Over 50s Black Men Forum: Oral History Project
28 Jun 2025 – 26 Jul 2025
Chelmsford Library
Event Description
O5BM envision a future where every black man over the age of 50 enjoys optimal physical health, mental resilience, and a strong sense of community. They aim to break down barriers, combat stereotypes, and create a space where the Over 50s Black Men community across the United Kingdom thrive.
O5BM recognise the unique challenges faced by older Black Men and strive to address them through education, support, and advocacy.
When
28 Jun 2025 – 26 Jul 2025
Add to Calendar
Where
Chelmsford Library
County Hall Market Road
Chelmsford CM1 1QH
UK
Google Maps
Event Partner
Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM)
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Chelmsford Library.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestry One-to-One | 7 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Family History Sessions | 12 October 2026 at 3:00PM | Holland Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 14 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 21 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 28 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 4 November 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Family History Sessions | 9 November 2026 at 3:00PM | Holland Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 11 November 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 18 November 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Family History Sessions | 14 December 2026 at 3:00PM | Holland Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 6 January 2027 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 13 January 2027 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 20 January 2027 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| Ancestry One-to-One | 27 January 2027 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library |
Map
Similarly Named Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family History Sessions | 6 October 2026 at 1:00PM | Frinton Library | ||
| Katharine Project: Artist Workshop with Nicola Werenowska | 10 October 2026 at 2:30PM | Manningtree Library | ||
| Exploring your family history | 15 October 2026 at 10:00AM | West Mersea Library | ||
| Starting Your Family History | 17 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Chelmsford Library | Adult Event | |
| Family History Group | 17 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Wickford Library | ||
| Black British Ballet creative writing workshop | 27 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Basildon Library | Ages 10+ |
Social Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sunday Craft and Coffee | Today at 11:00AM | Colchester Library | ||
| Baby and Toddler Rhymetime | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Old Harlow Library | ||
| Hug in a Shrug | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | South Benfleet Library | ||
| Storytime | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Bringing Stories to Life | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Shenfield Library | ||
| French Chat Group | Tomorrow at 10:30AM | Brentwood Library |
Seniors Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sunday Craft and Coffee | Today at 11:00AM | Colchester Library | ||
| Sensory Session | Tomorrow at 11:30AM | Basildon Library | ||
| Seated Exercise | 6 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Chelmsford Library | Adult Event | FULL |
| Sensory Session | 6 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Basildon Library | ||
| Seated Chair Exercise | 6 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Maldon Library | Adult Event | |
| Knit and Natter | 7 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library |
Advice And Information Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS app and account support | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Chigwell Library | ||
| One-to-One Tech Basics | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Chelmsford Library | Adult Event | FULL |
| Employ-Ability Drop in Sessions | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Shenfield Library | Adult Event | |
| IT Support | Tomorrow at 11:00AM | Vange Library | Adult Event | |
| Saffron Scribblers | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Saffron Walden Library | ||
| Peabody Advice | 6 October 2026 at 9:00AM | Waltham Abbey Library |
History And Family History Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family History Sessions | 6 October 2026 at 1:00PM | Frinton Library | ||
| Local Talk: John Keen - Flint Knapping and Metal Detecting | 6 October 2026 at 5:00PM | Harwich Library | ||
| Wickford Community Archive Memory Desk | 10 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Wickford Library | ||
| Katharine Pop Up | 10 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Manningtree Library | ||
| Katharine Project: Artist Workshop with Nicola Werenowska | 10 October 2026 at 2:30PM | Manningtree Library | ||
| Exploring your family history | 15 October 2026 at 10:00AM | West Mersea Library |
Health & Wellness Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Library Memory Café | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| NHS app and account support | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Chigwell Library | ||
| Seated Exercise | Tomorrow at 11:00AM | Harlow Library | Adult Event | |
| Seated Yoga | Tomorrow at 12:00PM | Harwich Library | Adult Event | |
| Seated Yoga | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Harwich Library | Adult Event | |
| NHS app and account support | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | Broomfield Library |
Diversity & Inclusion Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed Play Time | Tomorrow at 9:00AM | Colchester Library | ||
| Baby and Toddler Rhymetime | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Old Harlow Library | ||
| Rayleigh Library Memory Café | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Rayleigh Library | ||
| NHS app and account support | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Chigwell Library | ||
| Employ-Ability Drop in Sessions | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Shenfield Library | Adult Event | |
| Sensory Session | Tomorrow at 11:30AM | Basildon Library |