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News

• Unhead Voices - Winners Announced

Arts & Media Opportunities

• OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS & FILMMAKERS more
• AFRIK (African International Network), a non-profit Charity organization more
• New: Africa in Motion festival launches new short film competition for emerging African filmmakers across the continent. more
• The Global PA Network has been contacted by Channel 4 who has two great opportunities available working as a private PA for entrepreneurs. more
• opportunity for women filmmakers read more
• Radio Operations - Bursary Scheme Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in one of the most well known organisations Worldwide? Well, BBC Radio Resources may have just the opportunity for you. read more
• Film London EAST Screen Skills Bursary Support: The new bursary scheme, 'Screen Skills', is a joint venture between Film London and Skillset. It is aimed at freelancers and employees in the UKs audio visual industries.
• Film London's Film-makers' Festival Fund (FFF) aims to support the development of individual film-makers' and moving image artists' careers, by providing travel grants for attendance at a small number of overseas festivals where short films have been selected and are in competition.
• Link Up Mentoring Training Link Up mentoring advice guidance
  - become a mentor and/or advisor to emerging artists
  - paid opportunities following training
  - free training with access and childcare costs covered
  - sign up now for March 2007 training round.

Research

• JDYA: A newly formed youth group would like to get in contact with students of
  Jamaican descent within Nottingham and the wider UK. more
• Making the Journey to Adulthood: A research project into the experiences of young people of Caribbean heritage
• Are you intelligent, self motivated, interested in the emerging genre of feature-length documentary film production and believe you have the mettle to work under pressure, problem solve and multi-task? More Info

Mentors

• HOT: Origin is a Manhood Training Programme for 13-17 year olds of African descent
  view referral form
• Mentors Needed:Do you have an hour every two weeks to support a young man? If so we are looking for men of African descent representing every part of the Diaspora to join our team of mentors. read more

Grants & Funding

• Funder support from HCVS: *Book time to use Funder Finder to search for funding opportunities across the sector at HCVS more
• FADIS: Funding And Development Information Service ..More "Issue 24 - November/December 2007 Out Now"
• NESTAThe Big Green Challenge: the people powered £1m innovation prize - was launched on 16th October. more
• info: Future Friendly An awards scheme with prizes of £5,000 cash and £5,000 of services available for a range of activities sponsored by the main partners, Waste Watch, The Energy Saving Trust, Waterwise and Global Cool. more
• HOT: The Big Give You can now register your charity with The Big Give, a free to use website which allows major donors to search for charity projects in their field of interest. http://www.thebiggive.org.uk
• Mediabox. Mediabox is a new fund that offers disadvantaged 13 to 19 year-olds the opportunity to develop and produce creative media projects more
• Lifelong Learning. The European Commission has published the guidelines for the various elements of the Lifelong Learning programme for 2008 more
• Road Safety Partnership Grant Scheme. The Department for Transport has launched a bidding round to the Road Safety Partnership Grant Scheme in England. more
• CHANGEit is an awards scheme for young people aged 11-18 who want to make a difference and speak about issues they care about. more
• Free: Computers are being given away to people over 50 under a new scheme. more
• Connecting Communities Plus community grants more
• Baring Foundation Arts Grants for Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers more
• Independent/State School Partnerships Scheme - Building Bridges ..more
• Opportunities to join HLF/NHMF decision makers more
• Media Box funding
  Theres a funding available to organisations which work with people 13-19 - up to £80K for a media project. Please have a look and forward to whoever might be interested in it. read more
• The Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) would like to draw you attention to several exciting opportunities that might be of interest to members of your organisation.
  read more
• Futurebuilders England read more
• The Njoya Foundation The aims of the Foundation are to advance the life and education of boys between the ages of 5 and 15 of African and African-Caribbean descent in particular, but not exclusively read more

Calls For Papers/ Submissions

• New: bfm International Film Festival (IFF) - OPENS ITS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS more
• The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is soliciting papers for its 93rd Annual Conference. more
• PARDNER HAND CALL FOR SUBMISSION read more

Courses

• Origin is a Manhood Training Programme for 13-17 year olds of African descent
  28th Nov 7-9pm view referral form
• Hidden Histories was put together to encourage young people to find out more about themselves by looking at thier heritage read more - download application form
• The Centre for Caribbean Studies is offering a relatively new post graduate course - the 'MA Caribbean Literature and Creole Poetics'. It is a unique course in the very vibrant field of Caribbean studies.

Health

Miscellaneous

• Community Leadership Development in London
• Big Lottery Fund (Big) Research Programme Delayed.

Volunteering

• Imani Development Ltd Volunteer Fundraisers and Treasurer more

bfm International Film Festival (IFF) - OPENS ITS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Bringing the unseen to light bfm (Black Filmmaker) is pleased to open its call 
for submission for selection to the 10th bfm International Film Festival, which 
will be help at venues across London in November 2008.

We are looking for submissions of feature, documentary, short experimental and 
animation films representing the experiences of people of African origin from 
across the globe.

We are also taking submissions for the BET (Black Entertainment Television) 
Sponsored Short Film Awards.

To download the submission form visit our website at www.bfmmedia.com. 
The deadline For submissions is 6pm, Monday 16 June 2008.

BFM International Film Festival was established to create a UK based  platform 
for Black World Cinema and the Festival is the largest event of its kind in the
UK. Over the years the festival has attracted black Hollywood (Billy Dee Williams,
Eriq La Salle) as well as UK talents such as Eammon Walker, Idris Elba  (Daddy's 
Little Girls) and Marianne Jean Baptiste. 2008 marks bfm's 10th Anniversary year.

Nadia Denton bfm festival director confirmed; The 10th anniversary festival will 
take a new direction which will be more interactive as an event as well as extend
it's links and synergy with Black Hollywood, independents and African cinema. 

The festival will have something for anyone who enjoys cinema.

Event: bfm International Film Festival IFF 2008

Dates: 7th - 17th November 2008

Venues: ICA, BFI Southbank, British Museum and venues in Newham.

For any questions: please contact Nadia Denton at nadia@bfmmedia.com

AFRIK (African International Network), a non-profit Charity organization is seeking to recruit facilitators, researchers, drummers/performers and volunteers to boost its operations in the East Midlands. FACILITATORS: Do you have educational/vocational qualifications and experience? Can you work towards an educational qualification? Would you enjoy working with children aged between 4-16 years old?  Can you teach any African language/history, arts, food preparation etc? RESEARCHERS: Are you analytical, and a resourceful independent researcher? Have you sound knowledge in African history, culture and values? Do you have good writing, marketing and communication skills? VOLUNTEERS: Would you like to enrich your CV in order to enhance your future job search in the UK? Like to gain customer relations and office experience? Or can you offer your spare time whilst learning about African history and the situation of African in the East Midlands? DRUMMERS/PERFORMERS: Are you rich in African culture? Demonstrate dexterity in drumming, dancing, drama and African songs? If so, then AFRIK needs you! We would like to hear from you. Feel free to email us at afrik0303@yahoo.co.uk or call Moji on 07921623930.

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Opportunities to join HLF/NHMF decision makers

Over the next 12 years HLF will distribute £1.9billion of lottery investment to help conserve, sustain and share the heritage, now and for future generations.  Would you like to be part of this process? 

The HLF/NHMF will have vacancies for a Chair and four Trustees to join the Board; and vacancies for Chair and Members to join the East of England, East Midlands, South East England and West Midland regional Committees; all appointments will begin during 2008.

If you are enthusiastic and passionate about the UK ’s heritage and think you can apply your skills and experiences during this exciting and challenging time please visit www.hlf.org.uk (vacancies) or email decisionmakers.recruitment@hlf.org.uk to find out more…..

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The Journey of a Lifetime Award is a grant of £4,000 for an original and inspiring journey anywhere in the world. The winner will receive training in radio broadcasting from the BBC and will record their experiences for a BBC Radio 4 documentary. The aim of the award is to inspire an interest in the people and places of the world and to discover new radio broadcasting talent. The award is open to travellers of all ages but you must have a permanent UK postal address.

The Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary, run by RGS-IBG on behalf of Land Rover, provides £10,000 funding and the use of a Land Rover 110 Defender vehicle to help the successful participants 'go beyond' when exploring their understanding of a particular geographical environment. The journey must start and finish in the UK but can take place either within the UK or overseas. The loan vehicle must be essential to the journey, and the winning teams will be expected to share their experience(s) by documenting the journey in a medium of their choice: digital; photographic; film, written; visual; musical etc.

The RGS-IBG also offers a number of other similar grants, details of which can be found at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Expedition+and+fieldwork/Expeditions+and+fieldwork.htm

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New opportunity for women filmmakers

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PARDNER HAND CALL FOR SUBMISSION

Have you heard of the ‘pardner hand’, which was used by Caribbean (West Indian) migrants to save money? Do you have experience of, or are witness to how it was used and misused? Do you know people who have benefited or lost financially from using the ‘pardner hand’? Are you a Caribbean writer, by birth or descent? Are you interested in capturing stories that captures the impact of the pardner on the lives of Caribbean people, whether at home, or anywhere else Caribbean communities formed?

Pardner Hand is an anthology of short stories, prose and memoirs by Caribbean writers who can answer yes to the above questions. It is an international project created to reflect this very important, but largely hidden, aspect of Caribbean people’s history. Potential contributors are asked to submit short stories, not less than 2,500 words and no more than 6,000 words long. The stories can be set in any time in the post world war II period and must concern central character(s) who are about to receive, have just received, or have just spent their pardner money. Apart from the length of the submissions, the only other requirement is that the most prominent central character(s) are Caribbean.

For example, one of the editors is contributing a tale of a married couple in England, from different Caribbean islands, one of whom wishes to use the pardner money they have just received to return to the Caribbean – the last thing the other wishes to do. When the issue is pressed, the reasons behind the reluctance of the one wishing to stay in England rock the very foundations of their short, but hitherto very close relationship.

There are many potential themes arising from the pardner hand – here are a few examples: how friends and family supported each other financially, the social role of the pardner hand banker, how money bred temptation, jealousy and arguments over how it should be spent. You may have some other themes.

If you are interested in being considered for inclusion, please email submissions to Cyril Husbands at this address: c.husbands@talk21.com, as an RTF (rich text format) attachment, by 30 September 2007. Please observe the following requirements: lines should be double-spaced; the font should be Verdana 12-point size and every page should include the title of the piece and the name of the author. Each page should be numbered and all text should be left justified. Failure to observe any of these requirements may delay or prevent inclusion. Any questions should also be emailed to this address.

Michael McMillan is a renowned playwright, academic, author and live artist. His work has been broadcast by the BBC and Channel 4 and staged widely in Britain, the USA and elsewhere. Currently visiting professor of creative writing at the London College of Communication (University of the Arts) and formerly a fellow of the Royal Literary Fund, Michael is one of those rare individuals who combine creative excellence, academic achievement and engaging, accessible art. Among the best examples of this is the hugely successful West Indian Front Room exhibition he conceived and curated, which has proved to be a resounding international hit.

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Futurebuilders England

Futurebuilders England has published its fourth investment plan, detailing the priorities for support up to 31 March 2008. There is to be a streamlined application process, and some new priorities for funding. A further million will be available during the financial year to continue the programme of loan/grant investment in voluntary, community or social enterprises so that they can be more fully involved in the delivery of public services within England.

Before we highlight some key aspects of the 2007-08 investment plan we should reiterate some basic facts about Futurebuilders.

To be eligible to apply to Futurebuilders you need to be a charity, voluntary organisation, social enterprise, or cooperative or community interest company constituted for public or community benefit. Support can be given to existing public service delivery organisations that wish to do more, existing service deliverers who want to change their approach, or organisations planning to take on public service delivery for the first time. Your work must be in one or more of five service delivery areas: Community Cohesion; Crime; Education and Learning; Health and Social Care; and Support for Children and Young People. At least 51% of your proposed income from service delivery must come from a public agency, and work must mainly benefit people living in England. You must need at least 000 from Futurebuilders.

Points to bear in mind for 2007-08.

2007-08 will be the last year of funding under the current management plan. Subject to government review, a further programme will run from 2008-11, and a tendering process is underway for new managers of the scheme. Much of what lies in the 2007-08 Investment Plan is a continuation of previous priorities, but there has been some fine-tuning.

Futurebuilders anticipates making 99 investments in 2007-08, worth million. This will comprise a split of around 57 loans or capital grants and 42 development grants. Overall, Futurebuilders is required to have an 81%/19% split between capital investments and revenue investments (in cash terms). As a rule, the smallest overall investment is 000, and the commonest level of development grant is 000.

Though there will continue to be investment in all the five public service delivery areas covered by the fund, priority in 2007-08 will be given to supporting activities in the Crime area, as this is currently below target. Crime-related work can cover services that reduce crime and the fear of crime; improve levels of public confidence in the Criminal Justice System; protect the public; reduce re-offending; and reduce the harm caused by drugs.

In addition, Futurebuilders maintains its commitment to supporting the Black and minority ethnic led sector, and rural issues.

At least 20% of investments will be in organisations with an annual turnover of less than ,000.

The application process.

Applications are invited on a continual basis. The aim is to longlist eligible applicants within 20 days of receipt of the application. Around 50% of applicants have been longlisted in the past. At this point you would become engaged in a discussion process (often lengthy) to help develop your application in a way that could lead to investment. This can take several months.

Full details, and a copy of the 2007/08 Investment Plan, are available at http://www.%20futurebuilders-england.org.uk/

You can also call 0191 261 5200 or e-mail info@futurebuilders-england.org.uk

Telephone lines are open between 10.00am and 4.00pm (except Thursday, where the timing is 10.00am to 12 noon).

Closing date: Applications dealt with as received.

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Community Leadership Development in London

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) has launched a new Skills Development for Organisational Empowerment: Mentoring and Training Programme targeted at Black and Minority Ethnic volunteers, trustees and paid staff. Funded by the London Development Agency Opportunities Fund, the programme will support the development of community leadership skills. The Mentoring and Training Programme will consist of 26 hours of one to one mentoring support and worth of training for each participant on the programme.

An initial assessment will be carried out with each participant to identify their skills and training needs in the context of the organisational development issues they wish to work on. A plan of one to one support over a thirteen-week period, and a training programme, will be agreed at this meeting. Examples of organisational development/leadership skills include: group facilitation, strategic and business planning and management, fundraising, financial management, governance skills etc. Participants will be able to access training from a range of providers.

Priority will be given to organisations with an income below ,000.

Volunteers, trustees and paid staff of existing organisations, and individuals in the process of setting up organisations, are all eligible to apply. Individuals participating in the programme must be of BAME origin.

Applicants will be expected to:

• Demonstrate how the programme will contribute to their own development and that of their organisation.
• Make a commitment to taking part in 26 hours of one to one work on identifying and progressing organisational development issues.
• Complete the training within six months of starting the programme.

For further information phone Joan Neary on 020 7700 8110 or email: joan@lvsc.org.uk as soon as possible.

Closing date: Make your application as soon as possible

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Big Lottery Fund (Big)

Research Programme Delayed.

Build up to Big’s new research programme started out over a year ago with a call for partners to enable the programme’s ‘swift delivery’ by spring of this year. The appointment of Momenta to help with programme management, and Third Sector First to help voluntary sector applicants, is now in place. But obviously things are not going as smoothly as first hoped, because the opening date of the programme has now been delayed until the end of 2007.

In brief, the aim of the Research Programme will be to influence local and national policy and practice by funding the third sector to produce and disseminate evidence-based knowledge on medical and social issued deemed important by the charitable and voluntary sector. Only organisations from the voluntary and community sector will be able to apply, but they will be strongly encouraged to link up with universities and other research establishments.

As this has now been delayed by another seven or so months it is probably not worth going into full detail about the programme at this stage, but for further information about the Research Programme go to www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_research_programme.htm?regioncode=-uk&status=theProg&regioncode=-uk&status=theProg

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Radio Operations - Bursary Scheme

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in one of the most well known organisations Worldwide? Well, BBC Radio Resources may have just the opportunity for you.

We’re currently offering bursaries in radio operations which will give you a comprehensive introduction to the technical side of radio – everything from working in a studio to operating equipment on location. From using mixing desks to recording and replaying material from a range of sources. And along the way you’ll sample some of the broadest radio output in the world, including stations such as 1Xtra and Asian Network. Opportunities are available in Manchester and London for a 6 month period, giving you the opportunity to sample a wide range of duties within the radio operations remit.

For more information on the vacancy and tips on how to apply please go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/radio-ops-bursary-trainees.

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UNHEARD VOICES - Winners Announced

Unheard Voices book link | more books by Malorie Blackman

Competition run by Random House Children’s Books, supported by the www.Black- History-Month.co.uk website.

We are delighted to announce that we have chosen the winners for this competition. Malorie and the judges were unable to decide between two poems for the final winning entry, so we have decided to include both in the forthcoming anthology.

The two winners are:

DANIEL FRANCIS (left) for his poem, A Day in the Life, which cleverly compares and contrasts two separate viewpoints of the transportation of slaves.

And GRACE QUANSAH (right), whose moving poem, Visit to Elmina, was inspired by a recent journey, with her children, to Ghana - including a visit to Elmina Castle: an important site in the history of slavery. The poem shows very clearly how the events of the past still have a strong resonance today – and how important it is for everyone to be aware of their personal cultural history.

Daniel Francis was born in St Lucia, and moved to London when he was four. He therefore has first-hand experience of different cultures which is at the heart of his writing. He was inspired to write the poem by images exploring the relationship between slavery and religion, and also drew on the work of Braithwaite and Afrika which he is studying as part of his GCSE in English. He lives in London.

Grace Quansah is of Ghanaian descent. Born and brought up in London, she spent two years in Ghana during her school years, but only really began to discover her ancestral history as a young adult, first through learning about the legacies of slavery via the media, then through books and academic study, and African-centred community groups with an emphasis on Black history. She lives in London.

Random House Children’s Books and Malorie Blackman are delighted to be able to include work from both of these talented new writers in the collection. We hope that both will continue to develop their writing and that we will be able to publish further work from them in the future.

Unheard Voices is an anthology of both stories and poems which all relate to the theme of slavery. Edited by Malorie Blackman and published in March 2007 to tie in with the commemoration of the bicentenary of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, the book includes an original story from Malorie herself, alongside work from the following authors and poets: John Agard, Sandra Agard, James Berry, Valerie Bloom, Alex Haley, Catherine Johnson, Grace Nichols, Gary Paulsen and Benjamin Zephaniah; and extracts from slave narratives from Frederick Douglass, Olaudah Equiano, Harriet Jacobs and Mary Prince.

See also Citations

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Making the Journey to Adulthood

A research project into the experiences of young people of Caribbean heritage

My name is Yvonne Foster and I am undertaking research for my PhD with the University of Leicester. I am interested in finding out the range of experiences that young people aged 16-25 have ‘lived’ since leaving school at 16. Through this research I wish to bring to the attention of wider audiences the challenges, successes and failures that young black people have experienced since leaving school.

Areas the research will explore

• The issues which are of concern to young people as they attempt to create new lifestyles on their journey into adulthood
• Your career decisions since leaving school; what decisions you have made, why and how these decisions have affected you
• Family background and relationships
• Your experiences of school
• Your experiences of further education, work, unemployment, etc.
• Your peer relationships

What your involvement in the research would mean
The research will unfold in three stages.
Stage 1: I would like you to complete a detailed ‘life history’ questionnaire. This will give me information about what you did at school, your family and your activities since leaving school.
Stage 2: Your participation in two group discussions with about 10 other young people to share your ideas about your progression.
Stage 3: Participation in individual interviews to explore in more depth your experiences since leaving school, the events which have most shaped where you are now and where you intend to go in the future.

You do not have to participate in all stages of the research. You can withdraw at any stage. I hope that you will find your involvement interesting and worthwhile and that you will want to remain with the research for all the stages.

Confidentiality
No information that anyone gives will be traced back to any individual. All names and places referred to will be changed so that they cannot be recognised.

How long will the research take?
The research started in May 06 and will be completed by March 07. However, the writing up and publication of the research findings will not happen until the end of 2007. Your involvement is required from May 06 to May 07. In total the amount of your time that is required is about 3 days over this period.

Will you be paid?
I am funding the research myself, so I have limited resources and will not be able to pay you what your time is really worth. I will, however, cover your travel costs, if any are incurred, For those who participate in all stages of the research, as a thank you, I will give you £20.00 for your involvement.

What will I do with the materials produced?
The main purpose of this research is to ensure that the experiences of young black people related to their career choices, opportunities and barriers are written about and made known to different audiences. For example, policy makers and agencies who provide support services to young people. The information that I discover will be presented for my PhD degree, but that’s not all. I am fully committed to ensuring that out of this research a number of publication opportunities will be sought to create greater awareness about the post school experience of the young people who will give of their time to make their voices heard.

If you’d like to take part, or know someone who would, call Yvonne Foster on 07974 434 490

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Film London EAST
Screen Skills Bursary Support

The new bursary scheme, 'Screen Skills', is a joint venture between Film London and Skillset. It is aimed at freelancers and employees in the UKs audio visual industries.

Please note: the scheme will be managed by Skillset and applications must be made directly to them. Guidelines and application forms are now available on the Skillset website .

Find out more about Screen Skills Bursary Support .

Potential funding support for individual training may be found via the Skillset Film website .

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Film London Film-makers' Festival Fund (FFF)

Film London's Film-makers' Festival Fund (FFF) aims to support the development of individual film-makers' and moving image artists' careers, by providing travel grants for attendance at a small number of overseas festivals where short films have been selected and are in competition.

In a limited number of festivals where short films are in competition, contributions are also available towards the costs of striking a first film print/ or production of digital masters where required by the festival for screenings.

For further information and to download guidelines, a list of qualifying festivals and an application form visit the Film-makers' Festival Fund page .
Find out more about the fund on our *NEW* Case Studies page .

Other support for travel to film festivals worldwide:
The British Council provides festival support for British film-makers whose films are on the British Council's short films festivals submission scheme. They assist with freighting, funding towards the cost of a first print and provision of travel grants to attend festivals. Follow this link for further details of the scheme and the list of festivals supported through it: www.britishcouncil.org/arts-film-festival-submissions.htm .

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Link Up Mentoring Training

Link Up mentoring advice guidance
- become a mentor and/or advisor to emerging artists
- paid opportunities following training
- free training with access and childcare costs covered
- sign up now for 2008 training round.

Link Up Mentoring Training

"I have been teamed up with a mentor who is an excellent match. I would encourage everyone to be involved with this project as a mentor or mentee!" Steven Whinnery, Performer

Link Up is the ongoing development programme for deaf and disabled Londoners involved in the arts. As part of this project we are seeking to match experienced deaf and disabled creative industry professionals with emerging artists.

Applications are open to deaf and disabled individuals from across the arts in London; e.g actors, visual artists, musicians, craftspeople and dancers.

Participants are offered free training to become mentors and / or advisors, and paid opportunities within the Link Up programme following successful placements.

Contact name: Theresa Rahman
Organisation: Shape
Phone: 020 7619 6165
Fax: 020 7619 6162
Other contacts: Minicom 020 7619 6161
linkup@shapearts.org.uk
http://www.shapearts.org.uk

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The Njoya Foundation

The aims of the Foundation are to advance the life and education of boys between the ages of 5 and 15 of African and African-Caribbean descent in particular, but not exclusively by:

• developing the possibilities to enable them to participate in society;
• advancing education in African culture and traditions involved in cultural activities and projects.

They will fund projects that promote academic achievement and young people's growth through community-based personal development programmes. They are especially interested in teaching young people an awareness of business and finance.

Grants are between £50 to £500. There are 4 application deadlines: 12 May 2007, 12 August 2007, 12 November 2007 and 12 February 2008. You will hear the outcome of your application within eight weeks of these dates. Visit http://www.njoyafoundation.org.uk for an application form

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The Centre for Caribbean Studies, located within the Department of
English & Comparative Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London,
aims to promote interdisciplinary work within Caribbean Studies and to
develop the study of Caribbean literature.

The Centre for Caribbean Studies is offering a relatively new post
graduate course - the 'MA Caribbean Literature and Creole Poetics'. It
is a unique course in the very vibrant field of Caribbean studies. What
sets it apart, certainly in the UK, is that it offers an integrated
literary, critical and linguistic approach to the study of writing
emerging from the Caribbean space and its diaspora. Integral to the
course is the unique opportunity for students to learn a Creole (in
recent years this has been Haitian Creole) and to use the insights
gained from this experience to secure a 'lived' perspective on issues
of language, voicing and representation. The course is now in its third
year and its students have secured significant success, with several
having moved on to PhD study in the field.

Should prospective applicants wish to learn more, our website is
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/caribbean/
Dr Joan Anim- Addo shall, of course, be delighted to discuss the course
with interested students.

As a young course we are always looking for ways to raise our profile
and let potential students know of the option we represent.

Dr Joan Anim-Addo
Senior Lecturer
Caribbean Studies Centre <http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/caribbean>
Black Body in Europe <http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/blackbodyineurope>
English & Comparative Literatures
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, SE14 6NW

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PATH National Ltd Management Development Programme (MDP) PATH National is an award winning national skills development agency whose focus is on enhancing workforce diversity through training interventions aimed at black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals. Our work is supported by the London Development Agency (LDA), the Mayor's agency for Sustainable Economic Development - to deliver accredited Level 3, 4 and 5 Management Development qualifications as follows: Certificate in First Line Management Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (ADMS) Are you from a BAME background working within the public sector in a supervisory role or progressing towards a management position? Are you interested in developing your management skills and potential by acquiring an accredited qualification? Are you an employer wanting to cost effectively up skill your current workforce? Courses run for one academic year and there is intake throughout the year. For more information and an application pack please contact: Anusha Wijeyakumar at PATH National on 020 7001 2000. This project is delivered under Section 37 & 38 of The Race Relations Act 1976 (amendment 2000).

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RICE N PEAS

Are you intelligent, self motivated, interested in the emerging genre of feature-length documentary film production and believe you have the mettle to work under pressure, problem solve and multi-task? Are you willing to travel anywhere, under any circumstance and live under extremely testing conditions? Do you think you have the ability to absorb the responsibilities of a Director, Producer, Production Manager, P.A and sometimes Administrator?

Are you interested in current affairs and international politics, disillusioned by the lack of ethics in mainstream journalism and not one of those wishy-washy media types interested in Starbucks coffee and media for the sake of it? if you are not afraid of breaking a nail or scuffing your shoes and think you fulfill ALL of the criteria above, then drop us a line.

You will need to be able to financially support yourself whilst training, however, the benefits are enormous. You will become a part of a small yet dynamic team that travels the world experimenting with different documentary techniques and producing stories of international relevance.

We are possibly the most financially strapped independent documentary production company in the UK, yet one of the most dynamic.

SUPERMAN AND SUPERWOMAN NEED ONLY APPLY. A proven ability to deliver is necessary. SEND YOUR CV TO INFO@RICENPEAS.COM (Self belief is more important than experience)

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