Forgotten India at 80: Museum Takeover

Discover South Asian wartime stories through crafts, music listening sessions, curator conversations and instrument demonstrations.

Believe in Me CIC presents a three-day museum takeover exploring South Asian contributions during the First and Second World Wars. The Industrial Gallery programme combines creative activities with Kiran Sahota’s curator conversations, Jaskaran Singh’s tabla session, listening sessions with Dipps Bhamrah and DJ Manara, and a meeting with carnival costume maker Professor Black. Activities are free and drop-in. Age guidance: All ages. Friday 23 October: Crafternoons 12–4 pm, National Literacy Trust 12–2 pm, Kiran Sahota 1–1:30 pm. Saturday 24 October: tabla 11–11:45 am, Dipps Bhamrah 12:30–1:45 pm, DJ Manara 3–4:15 pm. Sunday 25 October: Marvellous Makers 11 am–3 pm, Kiran Sahota 11:30 am–noon, Professor Black noon–2 pm.