Tag: #StoriesToTell

Campaigning Princesses and the East Anglian Suffrage Movement talk FREE!

Explore the role of Princess Sophia and Princess Catherine Duleep Singh in the campaign for Votes for Women.

Summer holiday crafts, West Yorkshire History Centre

    Join us at West Yorkshire History Centre for a morning of crafts inspired by South Asian Heritage and Culture. Expect a relaxed morning of calligraphy, embroidery, mirror work, bookmark making and more! Event Details Date: August 14th 2025 Time: 10am – 1pm Venue: West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG Free, no booking required. All […]

South Asian Heritage Month Open Day at West Yorkshire History Centre

            Join us at West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield, on Saturday 19th July to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month.   There will be a chance to explore archive collections, look behind-the-scenes, enjoy free family crafts and snacks, and share your stories! Plus see objects from Wakefield Museums and Castles and […]

An Audience with Manisha Koirala

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY for Ovacome, the UK’s ovarian cancer support charity’s event: ‘An Audience with Manisha Koirala’—an inspiring afternoon with the acclaimed Bollywood star at London’s Shaw Theatre, as she shares her journey through global fame, ovarian cancer diagnosis, and recovery. With a heartfelt reading from her memoir Healed, this intimate event will raise […]

‘The Ayahs and Amahs’ Home’ in Hackney

‘Ayah’ refers to South Asian women and ‘Amah’ to South East Asian women who served the British in Asia and other colonies as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids. For the last few years Hackney Museum has been researching the stories of ayahs in Britain and in east London in particular. These pioneering women were […]

Do you have a food allergy?

Food allergies are a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for health and well-being. In the UK, the South Asian community faces unique challenges related to food allergies, which necessitates a culturally sensitive approach to education and management. As the NHS continues to strive for inclusive healthcare, understanding these specific needs is crucial.

South Asian Podcasters get together!

South Asian and interested in podcasting? This is for you. We made history with with the first ever South Asian Podcasters Meet-Up in the UK! This was literally the first time podcasters had come together in any UK podcasting industry event. I was told it was the “Most Attended Meet-Up” at the The Podcast Show […]

A Legacy of Courage: From India to Britain, Three Generations Find Their Home

My story begins with my grandfather, who plucked up the courage to travel aboard at the age of 22 and start a new life in the UK. I don’t think he would have thought that he would see three generations thereafter flourish and live an Anglo-Indian life in Great Britain. Beginnings in Siyod Vanmali Patel […]

Hackney Libraries Free To Be Me Recommended Reading List

Download the PDF Here Hackney Libraries South Asian Heritage Month Recommended Reading List

Destined to support Bangladeshis during challenging times

Ripon Ray I grew up in Tower Hamlets, an area of East London which was known to be one of the most neglected areas in the UK. I only mixed with the Bangladeshi community, both at home and my school, Stepney Green Secondary. I always felt like a Bangladeshi living in Britain, though East London […]