Bring your little sparks to Islington Fire Station Black History Month open day

Feast on delicious African and Caribbean food while getting up close to a fire engine at Islington Fire Station’s open day to mark Black History Month.

The station has an action-packed afternoon in store on Sunday, October 1, with music, dance, stalls and activities. Also attending will be blood cancer and disorder charity ACLT which aims to raise awareness about the shortage of donors on the UK stem cell, blood and organ donor register.

The open day schedule is set to include…

12pm         Inspiration Worship Team Choir
12.20pm   Performance by Artivities using Djembe drums followed by an interactive drum session
1pm           London Fire Brigade Choir
1.15pm      Welcome address by Islington Borough Commander, Mayor of Islington and ACLT
2pm          Performance by Artivities using Djembe Drums followed by an interactive drum session
2.20pm     Eritrean Youth Club Cultural Group and Children’s Cultural Dance and Fashion Show
3pm          London International Gospel Choir
3.30pm     Performance by Artivities using Djembe drums followed by interactive drum session

… with a musical backdrop from London Fire Brigade resident DJ Udaine.

Come along 12pm-6pm at 278. Upper Street.