Celebrating The Olympic Games & Jamaica’s 50th Independence Day
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Saturday 4th August 2012 @bexlive New Bingley Hall, Birmingham B18 5BE
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CONTENTS
Welcome to Black Exposure Live 2012 4 Workshops & seminars 6 Grace Foods Competition 10 Misha B Live 12/13 Star Performers 16 Inspirational Corner 22 BEX Live Exhibitors 23
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WELCOME TO BLACK EXPOSURE LIVE Here at Black Exposure Live (Bex Live), in spectacular fashion, we are proud to commemorate Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence together with our hosting of the Olympic Games here in Britain for the first time in 64 years in a fun, friendly and family atmosphere.
Health and Beauty are top of the agenda with FREE Seminars throughout the day that will help you get in tip top shape from head to toe! And the complimentary gifts just keep on coming with FREE goody bags sponsored by Paks Cosmetics and Jewellery Knox. Goody bags are filled to the brim with the hottest natural hair care products of the season and dazzling We are doubly proud to be a central part of these Swarovski crystal jewellery. celebrations by bringing together a wonderful and exciting array of Caribbean, African and Brit- Let the school holidays commence! Visit our Kids ish culture together with our very own Birmingham Corner where they’ll experience hours of fun! Creabased Olympic Torch Bearer, Leroy Henry to the tive face painting, bouncing castles and The One and sensational X Factor Finalist Misha B who will be Only Marley Puppet show is sure to provide hours of performing her brand new single ‘Home Run’. entertainment. This summer anthem is guaranteed to get those pulses racing and put you in a mood to celebrate. With so much to see and do, at this jam packed celebratory event, you are guaranteed to have a specAt Bex Live we have been working tremendously tacular day at our first annual event. hard so that you will have a fantastic and memorable experience. This spectacular show will feature We look forward to seeing you again next year. an on stage vibrant mix of singing, dancing and breath taking fashion shows that will give you inEmma Hamilton spirational ideas for the summer months.
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As we all have a passion for exotic food, you can experience the authentic taste of the Caribbean by visiting the exclusive cuisine corner and tasting Birmingham’s finest jerk chicken! But it doesn’t stop there as a variety of French to African Cuisine is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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Workshops & Seminars Summer Naturals
Conducted by: Oluchi Nwandu, Hair Care Enthusiast When the sun is shining we instantly reach for our skin protector but what about our precious tresses? Learn how to protect your natural hair from UV rays, chlorine and sea water! Oluchi from Afrocenchix will also guide you on how to make a 100% natural hair sun protector in this innovative seminar.
Health & Wellbeing - Funkalates
Olympic Torch Bearer Leroy Henry, Fitness Instructor Get fit the fun and easy way with Funkalates - A new type of dance exercise based on Pilates! Leroy will discuss the benefits of Funkalates and where in Birmingham it is available. Don’t miss your chance to get healthy eating tips from Birmingham’s finest Olympic Torch Bearer.
Head Wrap Workshop
Conducted by Sister E, Entrepreneur and Natural Hair Care Specialist Join Sister E, from Calabash Hub, as she provides expert advice on how to enhance and protect your crowning glory by using traditional ethnic head wraps – then join in the fun and attempt to apply your very own. Head wrap scarfs provided
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Natural Hair Back to Basics
Beauty Within
Conducted by Clancy Williams, Drama Therapist Angels without Wings provide a workshop with a difference! Learn how to ‘love the skin you’re in’ with this expressive and interactive workshop! Based on dramatic interaction, communication and most importantly fun this is one workshop not to be missed.
Conducted by Sasha Ricketts & Natasha Dunn, Hair Care Specialists Longing for soft, luscious, manageable curls? Look no further, I love Afro are here to help with tips on how to pre-poo, co-wash and moisturise your curls. The dynamic duo will also demonstrate how to create simple and elegant styles within minutes!
Workshops and Seminars Timetable 12:30 - 13.15 13:30 - 14:00 14:15 - 15:00 15:15 - 15:45 16:00 - 16:45
Head Wrap Workshop Health & Wellbeing Beauty Within Natural Hair - Back to Basics Summer Naturals
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Read below to be in the loop and ensure you don’t miss a thing – you will be literally spoilt for choice! Olympic Celebrations As a community we have all united and watched the most famous torch in the world, doing its rounds around Britain, but here’s your chance to shake the hand that touched the torch, as Birmingham’s very own Olympic Torch Bearer, Leroy Henry is on hand to give the residents of Birmingham quality health and fitness advice to get you in tip top condition – don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal and attend his exclusive one off FREE seminar! Health Sometimes we feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day and unfortunately it’s often the most important things like our health checks that fall by the way side, but we have great news, checking your blood pressure and BMI has never been easier, drop by the Health Exchange Mobile Unit located outside for a FREE, simple, no hassle health check. Fashion If fashion is your thing, you won’t be disappointed! A range of designs from both established and up and coming designers will grace the Bex Live stage! The flamboyant fashion show will feature designs from Award Winning designer Tina Lobondi’s Autumn Winter Collection which includes an imaginative fusion of African prints with elegant formal wear. Pop of Colour
storm with her creative yet wearable Jamaican 50 shoe collection. Designed especially to celebrate 50 years of Independence, we are proud to be featuring them here today in the fashion show. Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on one of these amazing pairs of shoes by visiting www.dionnegooding.com Dance Shows With an extra member, PressuriZe, the dance crew from Birmingham could easily be mistaken for a young Jackson Five, with their good looks, polished image and moves like Jagger, be prepared to see a dance show with a difference.
Threading Bar Prepare to be pampered at the exclusive threading bar! All Nation Nails & Beauty, based in Birmingham, will be on hand to work their magic and create beautifully define eyebrows that even Beyoncé would envy! Business Advice Fancy yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you have a business idea that’s just bursting to come to fruition? As there’s been a massive surge in internet based businesses The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is available on hand with good quality sound advice, so all you budding entrepreneurs head on over to their stand with all your business queries.
Dionne Gooding is a fast emerging shoe designer who has taken the fashion world by
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GO FOR GOLD
Everyone is talking about the Olympic games, but there is a different race that everyone has to take part in that has a different sort of reward. Let us have a look at some of the differences between an athletic race and the race God set before us. Difference between the world race and God’s race i) Only one person wins the race. Everyone is a winner in God’s race- God has a race for everyone.
ii) Everyone has to do the same race. Eg. running, swimming. With God No-one can run your race; only you. iii) The prize is a medal, honour for that season. God’s prize is a crown that lasts throughout eternity. We all need to run our race as we need to prepare for our returning King, Jesus and we need to pass the baton to the next generation. So lets awake, arise, train and run with all the honour and dignity that God has put within you. He has chosen you: run for Him: Go for Gold! Email: academyforlife@mac.com Mobile 07773788552 or 07540707086
Competition To be in with a chance of winning a Grace Foods Hamper worth over £150 simply answer the following question: Which special anniversary is Grace Foods celebrating this year? Email your answer and contact details to: info@blackexposurelive.co.uk
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“ Life is what YOU make of it”
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ot just a great soul artist or even a great R&B artist, the British-born, Manchesterbred Misha B encompasses several genres, while displaying vocals reminiscent of Motown-era greats. Armed with the vocals to blow people away, Misha has the vision to make history. Misha spent her teenage years showcasing her diva-infused voice at open-mic nights and busking on the street. While it was a tough crowd, she had the freedom to explore her sound and a chance to teach herself how to adapt to diverse audiences. “I never had a band. It was me, my CDs or sometimes just my voice, my heels, the audience and a huge stage to fill. I loved that!” Mix a bit of Jennifer Hudson with Nicki Minaj, add in the charisma and stage performance of Tina Turner and you will start to get an idea of what kind of package Misha brings to the table. Since leaving her X-Factor journey behind her, Misha B has signed to Sony / Relentless and is in the studio, working hard and ready to show the world what she can do. Having achieved so much in a short time, she is quick to emphasise: “Life is what YOU make of it”.
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Many congratulations are due to Misha B ahead of the release of her debut album, she has now achieved top 20 UK chart success with her first single Home Run. Her catchy dance tune entered the charts at number 11, which made it the highest charting new entry in that week. Misha B who created Home Run with her producer describes the song as being about a relationship with someone special who allows you to let yourself go in a good way. BEX Live will be hearing the magnificent sound of Misha B singing Home Run live and direct at the concert she is headlining. When she was asked how she was feeling about performing to her Birmingham fans at the event she said “I’m excited to perform to celebrate Jamaican Independence day and to support the chosen charities......... hopefully lots of money will be raised. I look forward to seeing you there!” BEX Live says: We are looking forward to seeing you too. A very warm welcome awaits you in Birmingham
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A Taste Of Jamaica
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I Love Afro Soft, manageable curls have never been so easy to achieve than with I Love Afro, offering handmade, all natural, moisture-rich hair care products filled with fresh ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil and Avocado Butter. Your hair will be left feeling buttery soft. Our favourite is the Choco Butter Melt; it smells good enough to eat!
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Got to be Natural Got to be Natural is your one stop shopping zone for natural products. They have an immense range of natural butters, oils, African black soap and powders and herbs that will far surpass your expectations. Be sure to pick up some Bentonite Clay Powder, that when combined with a drop of water, will turn into a thick paste and leave even the kinkiest hair soft and tangle free
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The Goody Box is a one of a kind boutique selling natural exotic oils that will aid in promoting healthy hair and skin. Offering their best selling product, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, it’s the cream of the crop when it comes to oils. With continuous use, this multi-functional oil is renowned for stimulating hair growth in troublesome areas such as the temples and the nape of the neck and also thickening sparse eyebrows.
Serzea Finally a foundation that caters for darker skin tones, Serzea Body Foundation, offer a variety of different shades that cannot only be used to cover blemishes and imperfections but with its buildable coverage it will also give you a flawless finish that will blend effortlessly with your skin.
I Grew it Long Hailed as a hero on hair care forums worldwide, model turned author Diane Hall is here with her brand new book ‘I Grew it Long’. Diane is here to dispel the myth that black women can’t grow long, thick, healthy hair. Her book, proclaimed by some as the hair care bible, provides invaluable tips backed by science on how you can achieve the mane you have always desired.
Supermalt Head over to the Supermalt stand, for quench busting sample!
Cunningham Spice Cunningham Spice combines authentic Jamaican jerk seasoning with a rich taste; this unique seasoning will add a spicy Caribbean flavour to all Chicken, Meat, or Fish on the BBQ or in the oven!
Harrison TastyKakes Taste a slice of the Caribbean with Harrison TastyKakes. They have a selection of custom made cupcakes topped with the Jamaican Flag, these novelty cupcakes not only look great but will leave you craving for more!
Charmain Kitchen Cakes With one bite, Charmain’s Kitchen Cakes, will take you straight back to childhood! Select from a range of sweet potato pudding, cornmeal pudding, carrot cake, banana cake, ginger cake, Caribbean cake and coconut coco drops you will be
Show Ur Colours Looking for a gift for a loved one? Look no further, Show Ur Colours, stock a range of gifts shipped direct from the Caribbean and around the world! We love the Jamaican themed umbrella, as even when the English weather strikes, you can carry a sprinkle of sunshine around with you.
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STAR PERFORMERS The Trinity Band are essentially an Urban Band, but due to the diverse influences and varied musical tastes refuse to be ‘pigeonholed’ to one particular genre. They are about creating a musical experience like no other and play as one’ yet each section of the band stands out in their own right! The Trinity Band are a five piece band who often surprise people because
they do not fit the musical stereotype that people expect of them. Their live vibrant music is about creating positivity and appeals to a wide variety of culture and ages. The band features Craig Dawkins on keyboard, James Dawkins on drums, Pete Sharpe on Bass, Dwaine Hayden Singing and Obe (Rukus) Watson is the band’s rapper. The Trinity Band are essentially an Urban Band, but due to the diverse influences and varied musical tastes refuse to be ‘pigeon-holed’ to one particular genre. They are about creating a musical experience like no other and play as one’ yet
each section of the band stands out in their own right! The Trinity Band are a five piece band who often surprise people because they do not fit the musical stereotype that people expect of them. Their live vibrant music is about creating positivity and appeals to a wide variety of culture and ages. The band features Craig Dawkins on keyboard, James Dawkins on drums, Pete Sharpe on Bass, Dwaine Hayden Singing and Obe (Rukus) Watson is the band’s rapper. They have an impressive individual and collective repertoire, and have worked with many of the music industry greats. Highlights include (but are not limited to) Tours with Mark Ronson / Jay Z, Sway, I Love Live and Residences at The Sugar Shack. They have also performed internationally in locations
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from Rotterdam to Dubai had a 2 hour broadcast in their honour aired Live on BBC Radio 1xtra. They have also performed at Kensington Palace as part of the Princes Youth Trust ambassadors concert to an elite crowd featuring the likes of Prince Charles, Lemar, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jamelia amongst others. The Trinity Band are the crowned champions of Live and Unsigned 2011 the UK’s largest competition for unsigned artists. Since the win the band have performed overseas at the Sound Academy in Toronto, Canada and have performed alongside Chase N Status, Example, Chipmunk, Alexandra Burke, Tine Tempah to name but a few.They continue to chase the dream in order to become the best within their field and their ‘Trinatronic’ sound is forever evolving and is a ‘breath’ of fresh air that engages any audience.
“That was impressive… the energy, the swagga was live, the playing ability was wicked as well” DIZZY RASCAL (Brit, NME and Mercury award winner)
(Chart Topping Singer/Songwriter Texas) “It’s still really tight, but there’s a lot of passion and energy, It doesn’t feel like soulless tightness” JAMIE CALLUM (Multiple award-winning singer and pianist)
“Guys really well rehearsed band.. Sounded good and you entertained this audience” SHARLEEN SPITERI
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Alstallio is a musician/pianist from Birmingham, England. He writes and produces songs and has worked with many artists/groups including Serina May, Imitation of life, the German band ‘4 Apostels’ and many more. He has a love for playing classical as well as modern music.
Inf Diggy is an aspiring UK Artist who established himself as a Rapper, Producer, Engineer and Songwriter in 1998. Since then he has had the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s finest artists within and outside of his genre, breaking the sound barriers with old school break beats mixed with futuristic melodies and sounds.
Notable songs are ‘Bad Boy’ and Alstallio’s ‘Who Am I’ (featured on TV programme ‘Fastlane’) ‘Try Again’ and ‘Angel Delight of my life’ (featured on ‘BBC Radio2’) Alstallio has made a number of Radio/TV and live appearances and talked about his unique styles of arrangement, which he feels goes back to when music actually meant something, and not just talking about unintelligent things, like gangs, murder and drugs (or 10000 fireflies), but rather love.
With cutting edge rhymes about everyday life experiences, love and being individual, it’s hard for a listener to resist or not relate to the charismatic wordplay from this artist. In Inf Diggy’s own words ‘I let my music speak for itself. They say I’m cosmic so I can only fly high?’ Twitter: @Inf_Diggy Email: hfpmusic@live.co.uk
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STAR PERFORMERS
James O’Hare
Danieal
My name is James O’Hare and I am currently studying music vocals at The Academy of Music in the centre of Birmingham.
Danieal is a singer/songwriter who writes and performs all genres of music, as she has been influenced by an eclectic mix from an early age. Her talents lie in all things creative; saxophone, piano, song writing, design, photography and much more...
I Have my own music studio which I have been building up over the past year and its actually amazing! I write and produce all my songs in there. The thing I enjoy doing the most is making music and spending time with the people I love.
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She has performed at a variety of events such as the Black International Film Festival at the NIA, Gatecrasher, ArtsFest, Movie Screen and Video Awards, MYFDA at Conservatoire, VegFest, I Am Afro Beauty, ITV centre, High Foundation Festival (Italy) and Off Corso (Holland). She has released her highly anticipated mixtape ‘Damsel In Distress’ which showcases her versatility as a performer. Her mixtape can be downloaded for free via her website ( www. danieal.co.uk). With a vast amount of material in her portfolio, you can expect to hear a lot more from Danieal in 2012!
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Did you know? Fact 1: Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean.
Fact 6: Jamaica was the first tropical country to enter the Winter Olympics.
Fact 2: Jamaica is the first Caribbean Country to gain Independence.
Fact 7: The national dish of Jamaica is Ackee and Saltfish.
Fact 3: Rum is the national drink of Jamaica.
Fact 8: Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.
Fact 4: Ian Fleming designed and built his home, “Goldeneye�, in Jamaica and wrote ten of his James Bond novels there. Fact 5: The Blue Mountains in Jamaica are named for the mists that often cover them, which look blue from a distance.
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Fact 9: Jamaica was the first commercial producer of bananas in the Western Hemisphere. Fact 10: Apart from the United States, Jamaica has won the most world and olympic medals.
Inspirational Corner BEX Live caught up with DJ Virtuous, the hottest name in events in and around Birmingham. But who is the lady behind the name? How did she become the Hostess with the Mostess? How does she look so good when her diary of events challenges the Queen during her Jubilee? Well BEX Live lets you into the secrets to success of the lady known as DJ Virtuous Name: Adel Pinnock Born: Birmingham, UK Family: 1 daughter, 3 brothers and 1 sister Favourite Book: Bible, anything that is inspirational, I have a large library of books at home which are like a goldmine to me....
Tell us some of the different roles you have done over the years: Well I think I would bore you silly with the amount of things I’ve done! But in a nutshell, I have been a senior lecturer in Fitness and Health, a Personal Fitness Trainer, Health Promotion Specialist, Radio Broadcaster, Events Compere, Deejay, Events promoter, Consultant to event’s organisers/promoters........as well as mother, iterant preacher & teacher of seminars and workshops developed over the years, praise & Worship leader......
When did you start your own business and why? I started in business over 16 years ago and it was because I loved to help others regain health and well being and I thought I could do this as a living! Before long, Health authorities were asking me to work with different communities in the borough and the rest is history. Virtuous promotions was birthed after a radio manager heard my voice on his station – I was invited to talk about an event I was doing, and he asked me to consider broadcasting! I’ve never looked back! God has used this area of my business to spread the message of hope and restoration to those who feel that there is no hope. So the business LEDA has 2 strands......NewLife Health Initiative (Health Promotion) and Virtuous Promotions (Media & Broadcasting).
that was my decision……trust me, hard work but priceless… What’s been your biggest challenge and how did you overcome it? I suppose having to work full time and undergo cancer treatment for 2years. That was a major challenge….on top of that I decided to enrol unto a masters degree at the same time! Looking back, I’m not entirely sure how I coped. I just took one day at a time and when things were just too hard I would just take time out by building in some “me” time…….
What’s been your best or proudest moment?
What does the future hold for DJ Virtuous?
Being able to own my own office for the first time in the very early stages of the business. It was a nice feeling not having to ask a boss when I could go home,……
I think that I have only scratched the surface with what I am doing now. I’m holding a ministry, work and marketplace conference on 28th September in the midst of
everything else, plus there are offers of other media projects in the pipeline so I am learning the ropes as I go along! What words of inspiration can you offer to our BEX Live readers? Hopefully to be an inspiration to other women who feel that they have so much more in them but never get that opportunity to show it. But also to encourage those who want to go into business to not let anyone deter you from going for it. You don’t need the whole world behind you to begin….just faith that God is the only one that will build you, connect you then launch you. email:virtuouspromo@yahoo. co.uk call: 07577155224 Adele, BEX Live wishes you every success!
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Adoption and Fostering Recruitment Team, Birmingham City Council 203 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SE Tel: 0121 303 7575 Email: Julie.reid.jones@birmingham.gov.uk Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/adoptionandfostering This will be an information stand; To recruit adopters and foster carers, plus helping to promote the needs of looked after children in the care of Birmingham City Council All Nations Nails & Beauty Contact: Patricia Tel: 0121 3314525 Nail extensions, ear piercing, threading & more ART (Aston Reinvestment Trust) 69 Aston Road North Birmingham B6 4EA Contact: Dr Steve Walker Tel: 0121 359 2444 Email: ART@reinvest.co,uk Website: www.reinvest.co.uk ART (Aston ReinvestmentTrust) is a local provider of Loan finance to small businesses and social enterprises in Birmingham and Solihull unable to obtain their full needs from the banks. Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group 75 Harbourne Road Birmingham B15 3DH Contact: Sandra Cunningham Tel: 0121 607 1874 Email: s.cunningham@birmingham-chamber.com Website: www.birmingham-chamber.com Membership Black history in our Schools Contact: Stephanie Pitter Tel: 07401956890 Email: stephaniepitter@hotmail.co.uk Black history in our schools is a voluntary set up to help black history to become part of the school curriculum, our aim is to collect 100,000 signatures. Candy Scent 5 Moran Walk, Manchester, M15 6GA Contact: Candy Kintu Tel: 07955 300667 Email: ckintu@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.candyscent.com I will be selling my branded Candy Scent products which include organic soaps, natural skincare, hair care, home scents and more. Charmain Kitchen Cakes Contact: Charmain Hamilton Email: charmainham@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07796241569 Come to my table and sample my delightful range of cakes which include sweet potato pudding, coconut coco drops and carrot cake – all your Caribbean favourites. Cunningham Spice 4 Rayleigh Close Handsworth Birmingham B21 8JY Contact: Mr Dennis Cunningham Tel: 07946008813 Email: dennis@cunninghamspice.co.uk Website: www.cunninghamspice.co.uk Cunningham spice combines authentic Jamaican jerk seasoning with a rich taste, this unique seasoning will add a spicy Caribbean flavour to your Chicken, meat or Fish, for the BBQ or in the oven. Deep Caribbean Experience 34 Bristol Street Birmingham B5 7AA Contact: Pauline Walters Tel: 0121 622 3332 Email: paulinewalters@hotmail.com Website: www.thedeepexperience.com We are serving a range of Caribbean cuisine here today including curried mutton, rice and peas, escobeach fish and calaoo fritters. Items start from only £1.50. Forever Living Products Contact: Pauline Email: akosua28@hotmail.co.uk Website: naturesanswer.myflpbiz.com Selling a range of aloe vera products Freshwinds Contact: Carol Hebden Tel: 0121 415 6670 Email: carol.hedben@freshwinds.org.uk Website: www.freshwinds.org.uk Freshwinds is a charity who supports those with life threatening illness and social exclusion to live independently. Their Community Health Champions will be present to promote a positive healthy lifestyle. FUNKALATES Ltd Contact: Leroy Henry Tel: 07869294406/07957695678 Email: funkalates@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.funkalates.com I am an Olympic Torch Bearer and work as a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the fitness sector. GOT TO BE NATURAL Contact: Lorraine Smith Contact: Lorraine Smith Email: lsmith@gtbnatural.co.uk Website: www.gtbnatural.co.uk GTB Natural, provide 100% natural skin care, natural hair care products. We aim to help you nourish your skin with natural organic ingredients to make your skin look and feel beautiful.
Exhibitors A-Z GRACE FOODS Grace House Bessemer Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1HW Website:www.gracefoods.co.uk If you are looking for the authentic taste of the Caribbean look no further! To celebrate our 90th anniversary we will be giving away 90 fantastic prizes – check our website for more info HAiR iD Contact: Jeniene Scott Tel: 07415 955 458 Email: hair-id.co.uk Website: www.hair-id@live.com HAiR-iD Virgin Hair Specialists provide a range of luxurious Brazilian, Indian and Peruvian Hair extensions. Our premium virgin hair will give you the quality you have always desired at fantastic prices. Harrison TastyKakes Contact: Joy Butler Tel: 07852 218 467 Email: harissontastykakes@yahoo.co.uk Harrison TastyKakes ‘Loving from the Oven’ cakes and cupcakes are baked daily and natural ingredient to give you the most delicious light and fluffy cakes. Health Exchange Contact: Jaskirat Sidhu Tel: 0121 663 0007 Email: jaskirat.sidhu@healthexchange.org.uk Website: www.healthexchange.org.uk Free health & wellbeing service, BP/BMI checks promoting Health Trainer service, Breastfeeding, Walks and courses on how to control long term health conditions such as diabetes. I GREW IT LONG 45 Highgate Terrace HD8 0DR Contact: Diane Hall Tel: 07951 475744 Email: igrewitlong@gmail.com Website: www.igrewitlong.com Ever wondered what it takes to grow your afro textured hair to longer lengths? Is there a secret miracle out there or is it just down to genes? Visit our table to find out the answer I LOVE AFRO Contact: Sasha or Natasha Tel: 07931330715 Email: info@iloveafro.co.uk Website: www.iloveafro.co.uk I Love Afro is a UK based company specialising in handmade hair care products using the finest quality ingredients that nourish and encourage soft manageable curls Inflate a Bull Hire Contact: Michael Tel: 07765651995 Email: inflate-a-bullhire@hotmail.com Website: www.inflate-a-bullhire.com A range of inflatable games for children including Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Bouncy Castle and Water Zorbs JEWELLERY AND GIFTS Contact: Hyacinth Tobin Tel: 07960150755 Email: hyacinthtobin@yahoo.co.uk Our wide range of goods includes handmade jewellery, gift wrap sweets, handmade necklace, earrings and bracelets and watches for ladies and men. Jewellery by Pauline G Contact: Mrs Pauline Green Tel: 07880907195 Email: info@jewellerybypaulineg.com Website: www.jewellerybypaulineg.com We produce hand crafted statement pieces that are aimed at people like you who are looking for extraordinary jewellery KIP MCGRATH TUTORING 1st Floor 325 High Street West Bromwich B70 8LU Contact: Mrs Claudette Bartley-March Tel: 0121 525 3601 Email: kipmcgrathsandwell@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/sandwell Booking your free assessment today, we offer professional tuition in maths and English, and Science for children five years & upwards. Lebara Mobile Contact Name: Graeme Email: Graeme.Woof@lebara.com Website: www.lebara.co.uk Lebara Mobile provides pre-paid Mobile Sim cards customized to the needs of international communities. Our network provides instant connection, very low rates and no hidden charges. Get your sim card today! MannaRose Wellness Solutions Contact: Rosemarie Cousins Tel: 07984 423 183 Email: mannarosehealth@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.mannarosehealth@hotmail.co.uk We will display educational material about supporting health Meroe Jewels Contact: Mr Omujwok Okwa Tel: 07737 601 681 Email: meroejewels@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.meroejewellery.com Handmade unique jewellery made from platinum, gold and silver!
Oscar Sandwell OSCAR Sandwell Company Limited 120 Lodge Road West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8PL Tel: +44 121 525 0556 Email: oscar-sandwell@hotmail.co.uk Working together with service users, voluntary and statutory services and stakeholders to improve the quality of life for people affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia in the Sandwell area. Paks Cosmetics 25-27 Stround Green Road, London, N4 3EF Contact: Jeff Tel: 020 7263 2331 Email: jeff@pakgroup.com Fast becoming a high street name in the UK, Pak’s Hair and Cosmetics shops have a massive range of hair extensions, beauty and hair products. Check them out online at www.paks.co.uk for easy, hassle free shopping. Positive Image Project 44/47 Alma St Grosvenor House The Enterprise Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 2PL Contact: Denise Lewis & Flo Awolaja Tel: 07532 042 665 positiveimageproject@hotmail.com www.positiveimageproject.com Cultural T-shirts with a difference and a social enterprise, we are a child centered creative consultancy focusing on the promotion of black culture, through education, publishing and social awareness. SHOW UR COLOURS Contact: Vincent Bent Tel: 07595 155 968 Email: showyourcolours@hotmail.co.uk Website: showyourcolours.com We are an online business that sell gifts and novelty items from the Caribbean, visit our website to find the perfect gift today. SOLO Shoes & Bags Contact: Shanti Email: Shanti.bromfield@hotmail.com Tel: 07056132808 SPARKLES SPARKLE Contact: Sabrina Shorter or Georgina Holder Tel: Sabrina 07950707983 or Georgina 07852969836 Email: sparklessparkle12@hotmail.com Website: www.sparklessparkle.com We specialise in costume jewellery for all occasions. We sell top of the range necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches and hair accessories. St Basils Contact: Lucy Hackett Tel: 0121 772 9619 Email: Lucy.hackett@stbasils.org.uk St Basils is a charity that works closely with young people to prevent youth homelessness by providing accommodation and support services. SUPERMALT UK Ltd Gable House 1 Balfour Road Ilford Road Essex 1G1 4HP Contact: Zac Hussain Tel: +44 7531 657 165 Email: supermalt@royalunibrew.com Website: www.supermalt.com Supermalt is a non-alcoholic nutritional drink for everybody. The rich, carbonated beverage can be enjoyed by all ages. It has a high content of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The Calabash Hub Contact: Sister E The Calabash Hub. Po Box 62962 N9 1DD Email: info@thecalabashhub.com Website: www.thecalabashhub.com African inspired cultural goods & natural products: Shea Butter, Black Soap, Cocoa Butter, Shea Moisturisers, Adinkra print Headwraps, Batik Bags & Purses, Accessories The Goody Box UK Contact: Charlene Watson Email: info@thegoodyboxuk.co.uk Website: www.thegoodyboxuk.co.uk We are a boutique selling natural oils for healthy hair, skin and aromatherapy. Our selection includes our best seller “Jamaica Black Castor Oil” West Midlands Police Thornhill Road Police Station, Handsworth Contact: PC Michelle UGWUEZE Email: m.ugwueze@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk Tel: 0345 113 5000 ext 7862 6758 Crime Prevention
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