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DOSTA! GRINTA! ENOUGH! demonstration success.

Lisa Smith, ACERT EC member speaks to supporters

A great day at this historic event which took place in Parliament Square, on Saturday 21st May, was attended by around 200 people. Brilliant speakers, excellent organisation and at the end a petition was presented at 10 Downing Street. The rally was a protest against the new Housing Act which redefines Gypsies and Travellers for the purposes of planning law. Gypsy and Traveller rights, culture and equality are all under threat. ACERT was well represented by our Chair and other members.

A petition was handed in to 10 Downing Street.

The demonstration was led around Parliament Square three horses and carts.

Equalities in Action: Working with Gypsies, Roma, Travellers, Showpeople

This one day training course run by the Romani Cultural and Arts Company will take place in Cardiff on Friday 29 April 2016.

“EQUALITIES IN ACTION: WORKING WITH GYPSIES, ROMA, TRAVELLERS, SHOWPEOPLE”

Thomas McCarthy – Traveller Story and Song

Thomas McCarthy

Thomas McCarthy spent his childhood travelling and living in Ireland and England and learnt his songs and stories from his family. He is internationally recognised for his wonderful authentic style of singing.

Thomas’ stories and songs are recommended particularly for children between the ages of 7-12. (Key Stage 2 and year 7) His sessions are approximately 1 hour with groups of up to and around 30 children.

“Thomas builds a real rapport with groups. He doesn’t just sing and tell stories. He engages children in discussion and understanding around Traveller culture.” Eileen Mullervy, Lead Teacher, Lancashire Ethnic Minority/Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Achievement Service.

For further information or booking: email Nicky Snell at nickysnell@yahoo.co.uk or ring/leave a message on 01524 389574 or 07508389428