PROGRAMME:

6.30 - 7.10 pm   Doors open, refreshments and music

7.10 - 7.15 pm Welcome from Judith Desbonne, Bridgwater & District TUC, and Ania Niedzielska, Somerset Film 

7.15 - 7.30 pm: Introduction to the “Brown Babies” exhibition, - Somerset Black GI’s project: Susann Savidge, Yeovil, Somerset African Caribbean Network

7.30 - 8 pm: “My father was a Black US GI” David Greene, Curry Rivel

8 - 8.15 pm: “Racism in WW2 England: Shepton Mallet Prison & the Leroy Henry Case”: Dave Chapple, Bridgwater 

8.15 - 8.30 pm:  Black GI’s in Britain during WW2 – Discussion and Q&A from the last two talks

8.30 - 9 pm: View the “Brown Babies” exhibition and displays – Break, buffet supper and refreshments

9 - 9.30 pm: “The Windrush Generation and their children” – Who we Are – Experiences Rural and Urban - The Legacy: Susann Savidge

9.30 - 9.45 pm: Discussion and Q&A from Susann’s talk: closing remarks, Judith Desbonne

9.45 - 10.45 pm: - "Black and White people dancing together through WW2" DC's 78rpm DJ/talkover session: swing, boogie-woogie. rhythm & blues

10.45 pm - End of the Event