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We are constantly writing articles about our latest news and updates as a charity organisation as well as posting opinions on a diverse range of cultural and equality issues and also offering information and advice for local communities.
Looking and Feeling Good at the SWAG ‘Girls Night In’ at M & Co
SWAG ‘Girls Night In’ at M & Co Oh we shopped till we dropped at M & Co clothes store in Sittingbourne High Street at a special event organised by Diversity House and the management of M & Co on 6th September 2017. The shop closed after 6pm and only members invited by the SWAG Team could enjoy the exclusive service of personal shoppers and discounts on purchases made at the shop that evening. Certainly, the women and girls
African Drumming and Face Painting Uplifted Spirits at Art in The Park
Even though the wind howled and the weather was changeable, nothing could dampen the Diversity House spirit when they came out in full on Saturday 19th August at the Art in the Park event at Milton Creek in Sittingbourne. At their stall the team put on a range of workshops and activities including face painting, mask-making and the popular drumming and dancing workshops provided by Bantu Arts who also performed on the big stage and created quite a stir!
Happy 10th Anniversary Diversity House
Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary Ten years ago, who would have thought that a small charity in Sittingbourne called Diversity House, founded by a dynamic and passionate lady, Mrs Christine Locke would be celebrating its anniversary today. The ‘Diversity House’ story is a testament to the sheer will and hard work of its founder and leader and all the staff and volunteers who have contributed to its achievements and successes throughout the years. At the thanksgiving service on Friday 11th
Diversity House Youth Club – July 2017
The Diversity House Youth Club lasted three days in July; each day with a variety of activities for the children to enjoy. Tuesday 25th July The kids had a trip to London touring the Black Cultural Archives, and a tour of the library and went deep into the vaults of the archives and then off to enjoy the sights and aromatic smells of Brixton Market. They set out at 9am from Sittingbourne train
SWAG Flamingos and Amigos Book Reading Club – July 2017
The second meeting of the book club on 29th July was very eventful, I can tell you that much. It took place at Ideas Test, Shop 34 High Street, Sittingbourne (as always). We had a few more members join the club, which of course made it more interesting as more views and books were shared. I’d give an outline of said books and discussions so you might be able to look them up and indulge yourself in your free
SWAG Business Briefing and Networking Meeting – August 2017
August 1st marked a Business Briefing and Networking Meeting held at Ideas Test in Sittingbourne, attended by the CEO of Diversity House Christine Locke, SWAG Project Officer Neema Kambona. Other attendees included Selvum Padiachey, Rosemary Dymond DL (a Lieutenant of Kent) and Mayor of Faversham, Shiel Campbell, and Susan Earl of Utility Warehouse. Neema Kambona began the meeting with a talk on the activities of SWAG (Supporting Women and Girls) and its role in empowering women in Swale. Christine