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Pen to Print: The South Asian Dilemma with Juneha Chowdhury

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Thursday 7 August 2025, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

 

This thought-provoking session, led by author and former teacher Juneha Chowdhury, explores how South Asian women are perceived in society and the challenges of navigating identity, prejudice, and discrimination.

Through interactive writing tasks, participants will reflect on their personal journeys and experiences. 

The event is part of Pen to Print’s contribution to South Asian Heritage Month and aims to inspire open discussion and creative expression .

Independence Day Family Funday & MMR Awareness Campaign

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Friday 15 August 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm

This free outdoor community event celebrates Indian Independence Day and South Asian Heritage Month under the theme “Roots to Routes – Honouring Our Journeys.”

Organised by Events 2 Empower CIC in collaboration with LBBD Public Health, NHS Vaccination UK, and the GP Federation, the event features:

• 🇮🇳 Cultural performances
• Mobile animal farm & kids’ attractions
• Wellbeing talks & vaccination awareness
• Free henna & face painting
• Women-led local stalls

Women's Museum Film Club: Sister Midnight+ Q&A

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Thursday 21 August 2025, 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Women's Museum, in partnership with Curated Community Cinema and to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, presents a free screening followed by a Q&A

Feature Film - Sister Midnight

In Mumbai, an arranged marriage spirals into darkness as the spineless husband watches his wife morph into a ruthless, feral force within their marital confines. 

Director: Karan Kandhari

Cast: Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam 

Cert: 15 

Duration: 1h 48m

Q&A: TBC