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SUMMARY:Brent Biennial 2025: AIR Ritual – From Flat to Phat workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Westminster’s Fine Art Mixed Media group for an exploration of inflatables – what happens when air is the main actor?\n\n\nAbout the event \nTake a moment to explore what happens to light\, ephemeral materials when air becomes the main actant. Ask questions of materials: How large can they go – how small and light could they be – can they float can they fly can they hold heavy objects? If lines are drawn on the flat materials what happens to lines when they become air filled objects. Can these potential objects be ‘performed’ to fill them with air? \nAbout the organisers \nUniversity of Westminster’s innovative Fine Art Mixed Media BA gives students the opportunity to explore and develop work across boundaries\, within the ever-expanding contemporary fine art disciplines. \n \nBrent Biennial 2025: AIR Ritual \nEach breath is a new possibility of life. Inhalation and exhalation as cycles of existence. Air is also the catalytic substance of ignition; it represents the power of utterance; declaration\, song\, whistles\, chants\, spells\, of mobilising ideas and knowledge\, people and animals. The intangible\, invisible force that creates changes in culture\, education\, legal systems\, religion and ideologies. \nAIR Ritual forms part of the programme for Brent Biennial 2025. Titled “Bones\, stones\, and calling the four elements”\, it seeks to invoke a communal spirit of gathering and imagining. Between June to October 2025 four ‘rituals’\, WATER (22 June)\, EARTH (24 July – 1 August) FIRE (26 September – 12 October) and AIR (17 -24 October) will unfold at four Brent sites – a public reservoir\, a park\, an old medical facility and a university campus. Located in the north and south of the borough — Harrow\, Wembley and Kilburn — the ‘rituals’ will feature artists presenting workshops\, talks\, performance and exhibition.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-biennial-2025-air-ritual-from-flat-to-phat-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, Harrow Campus\, Watford Rd\, Northwick Park Roundabout\, Harrow\, England\, HA1 3TP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brent Biennial 2025: AIR Ritual – Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:One ticket to see all the AIR Ritual artworks at University of Westminster and Northwick Park Hospital
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-biennial-2025-air-ritual-exhibitions/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, Harrow Campus\, Watford Rd\, Northwick Park Roundabout\, Harrow\, England\, HA1 3TP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20251017T204241Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Biennial 2025: AIR Ritual – Breathing Space
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open and dynamic participatory dialogue exploring the vital intersections of art\, wellbeing\, and collective care\n\n\nBreathing Space: Art\, Wellbeing\, and Collective Care \nJoin us for an open and dynamic dialogue exploring the vital intersections of art\, wellbeing\, and care\, as part of the Brent Biennial AIR Ritual programme. This special session brings together researchers from Arts\, Communication and Culture (ACC) and the Creative Health Initiative at the University of Westminster\, alongside artists and members of Northwick Park Hospital\, to share experiences and collectively imagine new possibilities for creative health. \nIn collaboration with The People Speak\, using their engaging participatory format Talkaoke\, everyone is invited to take a seat at the table. Through conversation\, storytelling\, and speculative thinking\, we will explore how art can nurture wellbeing\, transform care environments\, and build meaningful connections between individuals\, institutions\, and communities. \nThis event takes place in the FORUM\, University Of Westminster\, Harrow Campus. \nPlease note\, there will be a break for lunch at 1:00pm\, and the session will resume at 2:00pm. \n \nAbout Talkaoke \nTalkaoke is a live\, television-style talk show format developed by The People Speak collective. It’s a great way to connect with strangers and find out about the latest ideas people are talking about! Talkaoke host sits in the middle of an illuminated round table while participants sit around the outside\, discussing whatever topics emerge. It’s completely non-hierarchical – participants set the agenda by grabbing the microphone and sharing their views. Conversations can be topical\, funny\, deep\, or surreal\, creating an unexpected journey from subject to subject. Participants are invited to drop by for as long as they want and contribute to the conversation or just listen. Don’t worry if your thought is not fully formed – we will complete it together in the course of the session. You don’t have to agree with everybody – we welcome difference of perspectives and explore commonalities. \n \nAbout the organisers \nArts\, Communication and Culture (ACC) at the University of Westminster is a vibrant interdisciplinary research community dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of our times. Our work spans critical issues such as systemic inequality\, democratic reform\, climate action\, care\, responsibility\, and the societal impact of technology. By fostering collaboration between researchers\, artists\, practitioners\, and communities\, we aim to bridge urgent real-world questions with innovative knowledge generated through the arts and humanities. Through this work\, we strive to cultivate spaces for dialogue\, reflection\, and collective action\, supporting new ways of living\, thinking\, and creating in a rapidly changing world. \nThe People Speak are a collective of artists and creative communicators based in London\, collaborating with partners in the UK and Europe. We have 28 years’ expertise in helping people to understand each other and collectively process the complexity of the world. We develop creative\, fun and engaging communication tools to repair the damaging impact of polarisation in society in a live – unmediated by AI\, technology way. For us\, conversation is a creative medium that leads to new ideas – not just means to share information\, knowledge and opinions. Creativity is a powerful and rebellious force necessary in areas that are not typically associated with creativity: science\, academic research\, public decision making\, community engagement. \nBrent Biennial 2025: AIR Ritual \nEach breath is a new possibility of life. Inhalation and exhalation as cycles of existence. Air is also the catalytic substance of ignition; it represents the power of utterance; declaration\, song\, whistles\, chants\, spells\, of mobilising ideas and knowledge\, people and animals. The intangible\, invisible force that creates changes in culture\, education\, legal systems\, religion and ideologies. \nAIR Ritual forms part of the programme for Brent Biennial 2025. Titled “Bones\, stones\, and calling the four elements”\, it seeks to invoke a communal spirit of gathering and imagining. Between June to October 2025 four ‘rituals’\, WATER (22 June)\, EARTH (24 July – 1 August) FIRE (26 September – 12 October) and AIR (17 -24 October) will unfold at four Brent sites – a public reservoir\, a park\, an old medical facility and a university campus. Located in the north and south of the borough — Harrow\, Wembley and Kilburn — the ‘rituals’ will feature artists presenting workshops\, talks\, performance and exhibition.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-biennial-2025-air-ritual-breathing-space/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, Harrow Campus\, Watford Rd\, Northwick Park Roundabout\, Harrow\, England\, HA1 3TP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T193000
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SUMMARY:Poetry in Wembley: The Language of Care
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening with two award winning poets\, Caroline Smith & Erica Hesketh.\n\n\n Poetry Readings by two award winning poets\, Caroline Smith & Erica Hesketh.  \nPoetry about the end of life and the beginning. These poets write powerfully and movingly about the challenges of dementia and early motherhood. Their poetry finds the heartache and joy that will resonate with all those caring for loved ones.  \nBycatch by Caroline Smith is published by Nine Arches Press in Autumn 2025. \n‘In Bycatch Caroline Smith has created a remarkable journal of care and its complex narratives\, composed throughout with striking clarity of image and compassionate observation. These finely resonant poems show us how the worlds of capacity and apparent incapacity exist all in the same moment – her ageing parents’ house ‘like an unlocked church’\, generous and vulnerable; her father’s shoe\, unrecognised by him\, ‘like a tugboat guiding him through the fog’; and most joyfully of all his un-anchored language ‘high up in the roof of the cloud forest/ broken free of the ground.’ Jane Draycott \nCaroline Smith lives in Wembley. She is author of ‘The Immigration Handbook‘ which was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award and translated into Italian. Widely published in journals and the recipient of many poetry prizes\, she is a 2025 Hawthornden Fellow. \n \nIn the Lily Room by Erica Hesketh was published by Nine Arches Press in Spring 2025 \n‘Medical misogyny\, birth trauma\, postnatal depression\, joy and boredom – all of this and more are held in place in these lyrical\, image-drenched poems as Hesketh expands our ideas and perceptions around what it means to be a mother.’ Kim Moore \nErica Hesketh is originally from Japan and Denmark she is now based in London. Her poetry has been commissioned by the Royal Festival hall\, Spread the Word and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Poet and editor\, she was previously Director of the Poetry Translation Centre.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/poetry-in-wembley-the-language-of-care/
LOCATION:Wembley Library\, 32 Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 8TS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20251016T142900Z
CREATED:20250623T151355Z
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SUMMARY:Kingsbury and Kenton Brent Connects Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to join Kingsbury and Kenton Brent Connects meeting online and have meaningful conversations!!\n\n\nJoin us for the Kingsbury and Kenton Brent Connects meeting!\n \nIf you live\, work or are interested and passionate in all things Kinsgbury and Kenton and surrounding areas – join our meeting!! \nThese regular meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed about your neighborhood. Sharing your views and disscusing the issues that affecting your area can lead to possitive change and improvements. This is your chance to access\, influence council’s decisions and hear from speakers and senior leaders at Brent Council. We hope you can join us; everyone is welcome! \nMeeting will be chaired by your local ward councillors. \nDon’t miss chance to connect\, collaborate\, and create positive change!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/kingsburykenton-brent-connects-autumn-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20251016T142859Z
CREATED:20250926T122857Z
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SUMMARY:Hate Crime Awareness Panel and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Brent Council for an evening focused on hate crime exploring how we address this within our community.\n\n\nWe welcome Brent residents to join the Community Safety team for an evening to hear from our contributors who support our diverse community\, as we raise awareness around what hate crimes are\, the impact within our diverse community\, and how this is addressed.   There will be an opportunity to share your views and ask questions.  \nWe will be joined by MET Police\, Tell MAMA\, Stop Hate UK\, Prevent\, Stay Safe East\, who will also join our Q&A to close the event.  \nFood and refreshments provided.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/hate-crime-awareness-panel-and-qa/
LOCATION:Brent Civic Centre\, The Base (1st Floor)\, Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20251015T074420Z
CREATED:20250927T051404Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with: Richard Langley & Mark Stein
DESCRIPTION:Former Professional Footballers Richard Langley & Mark Stein talk about the changes they have see over the years\, both on and off the pitch.\n\n\nFormer Professional Footballers Richard Langley & Mark Stein talk candidly about the changes they have see over the years\, both on and off the field. Providing insight into the unique journey both athletes have taken throughout their lives they will reflect on issues such as the impact of social media coverage on athletes\, equality and inclusion in sport\, the pressure and mental health support available. \nThe audience will have the opportunity to ask questions in an interactive Q&A with both former footballers \nAbout the Jason Roberts Foundation: \nThe Jason Roberts Foundation (JRF) is a sport for development charity delivering a programme of wrap-around support for 5 – 25-year-olds\, incorporating mentoring\, life skills\, education\, and training\, within our multi-sports activities providing opportunities and promoting exercise and team games to young people\, including those at risk\, and those with physical and learning difficulties and disabilities. \nThere is also a focus on health and wellbeing family interventions\, and intergenerational community projects and events. We collaborate with local voluntary\, public\, and private sector organisations\, and funding bodies to achieve our objective of ‘community first’ \nThis event is part of the nationwide project Our Freedom Then and Now\, exploring the legacy of VE Day and VJ Day. In Brent this takes the form of a dynamic community programme jointly delivered by Brent Libraries\, Culture and Heritage and the Jason Roberts Foundation.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/in-conversation-with-richard-langley-mark-stein/
LOCATION:Harlesden Library\, Craven Park Road\, London\, England\, NW10 8SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20251015T142851Z
CREATED:20250926T122857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T142851Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Forum
DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together at the Disability Forum to discuss challenges\, share experiences\, and find solutions – see you there!\n\n\nBrent Council would like to invite you to the next Disability Forum meeting will be held on Wednesday\, 15th October 3-5pm. \nTopics on the agenda include a “Members Voice” session where people can share their views or concerns\, followed by an exercise from the forum Chair to gather ideas for future forum topics and speakers. \nAshford Place & Public Health will present on the Belonging Project\, which supports Brent adults experiencing loneliness and isolation by connecting them with important services and community services. \nAdult Social Care team will present on the newly updated Adult Social Care website\, which will show new tools to help residents better understand and access available services whilst providing update on work being delivered. EDI Team will deliver an EDI exercise to engage members in shaping inclusive practices.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/disability-forum-6/
LOCATION:Brent Civic Centre\, Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T140000
DTSTAMP:20251014T192618Z
CREATED:20250929T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192618Z
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SUMMARY:Stitch Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the summer season of Stitch Social and enjoy a rich blend of storytelling and stitch art creativity. Funded by NLWA
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/stitch-social-30/
LOCATION:Sycamore Community Hall\, 27A West End Lane\, London\, England\, NW6 4NY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T123000
DTSTAMP:20251014T192618Z
CREATED:20250926T150130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192618Z
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SUMMARY:Women Supporting Women: A New Social Club for Women in NW6 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join our new women’s group; share experiences\, build friendships & support each other. Launch 17 Sept\, 10:30am. All welcome!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/women-supporting-women-a-new-social-club-for-women-in-nw6-and-beyond-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T153000
DTSTAMP:20251014T142716Z
CREATED:20250926T122856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T142716Z
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SUMMARY:Hate Crime Awareness Workshop hosted by Protection Approaches
DESCRIPTION:For professionals working in Brent\, join the Community Safety team and Protection Approaches for this upcoming hate crime awareness workshop\n\n\nJoin the Community Safety team for a 3-hour workshop with Protection Approaches to gain a deeper understanding of hate crime—its causes\, impacts\, and how to support those affected. \nThis interactive session will help you: \n\nUnderstand what constitutes a hate crime\nLearn how to access support if you’ve experienced one\nExplore the different ways to report incidents safely and effectively\n\n \nWhether you’re looking to support others or empower yourself\, this workshop offers practical knowledge and tools in a safe and inclusive space.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/hate-crime-awareness-workshop-hosted-by-protection-approaches/
LOCATION:Brent Civic Centre\, Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T072917Z
CREATED:20250927T051402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T072917Z
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SUMMARY:Willesden Green Coffee Morning: The history of women's football in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Phil Vasili will discuss the rise of women’s football\, the fifty year suppression and re-emergence as the epitome of ‘the beautiful game.\n\n\nIf the history of women’s football in the UK were made into a film\, it might resemble a dramatic story: a powerful\, confident new train racing forward\, while anxious railway executives\, threatened by this emerging force\, desperately try to tear up the tracks ahead. \nThis talk will examine the factors behind the rise and success of women’s football in the UK\, highlighting the remarkable achievements of the Lionesses. \nAbout the speaker \nPhil Vasili has been researching and writing about the history of football since the 1980s. Two of his books have been the subject of BBC documentaries and a drama. His play ‘Tull’ was staged at the Octagon Theatre\, Bolton and the Bernie Grant Centre\, Tottenham. Another ‘The Beautiful Game’ was the first play staged the Brent Civic Centre in 2014. \n \nThis event is part of the nationwide project Our Freedom Then and Now\, exploring the legacy of VE Day and VJ Day. In Brent this takes the form of a dynamic community programme jointly delivered by Brent Libraries\, Culture and Heritage and the Jason Roberts Foundation.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/willesden-green-coffee-morning-the-history-of-womens-football-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:The Library at Willesden Green\, 95 High Road\, London\, England\, NW10 2SF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20251013T185946Z
CREATED:20250926T150143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Kilburn Foraging Walks
DESCRIPTION:Learn about edible weeds and other plants growing wild in Kilburn on our guided foraging walks project\, open to everyone.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/kilburn-foraging-walks-3/
LOCATION:Varies\, Varies\, London\, England\, NW6 XXX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T173000
DTSTAMP:20251013T135905Z
CREATED:20250926T122856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T135905Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Brent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 2\, where we’ll discuss how to access funding for health projects.\n\n\nBrent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 2 \nWelcome to the first session of Brent Health Matters’ Community Grants Support! This online event is designed to assist individuals and organizations in navigating the grant application process. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned applicant\, join us for valuable insights\, tips\, and resources to help you secure funding for your health-related projects. Our team of experts will be on hand to answer your questions and provide guidance every step of the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your chances of success! Register now to reserve your spot. \nThese sessions will provide guidance on the application process\, eligibility criteria\, and how to develop a strong proposal. \nGrants of up to £10\,000 are available for Brent-based projects that aim to improve health and wellbeing in local neighbourhoods. We are particularly keen to support initiatives that: \n• Promote healthy living and raise awareness of health issues \n• Provide emotional and mental health support \n• Encourage early intervention and health screenings \n• Improve access to vaccinations \n• Engage children and young people in physical activity \n• Focus on specific groups experiencing health inequalities \n• Clearly demonstrate impact and outcomes \nWe encourage projects supporting children and young people\, and those working with disadvantaged communities. \nFor full details on the Community Grants Fund and how to apply\, visit: Community Grants Fund | Brent Council
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-health-matters-community-grants-support-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T120000
DTSTAMP:20251013T135905Z
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SUMMARY:Hate Crime Awareness Workshop hosted by Stop Hate UK
DESCRIPTION:For professionals working in Brent\, join the Community Safety team and Stop Hate UK for this upcoming hate crime awareness workshop\n\n\nBrent Community Safety team welcome professionals from local organisations\, and council staff to attend this workshop focused on hate crime\, hosted by Stop Hate UK.  \nIf you would like to further your knowledge and insight to support residents\, improve your own professional and personal development\, this workshop will address what a hate crime is\, exploring online hate\, freedom of speech online\, being an upstander and scenario practice.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/hate-crime-awareness-workshop-hosted-by-stop-hate-uk/
LOCATION:Brent Civic Centre\, Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T180000
DTSTAMP:20251011T054623Z
CREATED:20250927T051346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T054623Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Harrow Ciyaar Somali Community event
DESCRIPTION:Hadda waxaad ka warqabtaa sheekooyinka dadka reer Ciyaar ee Soomaaliyeed ee Harrow\, waxaadna ka wada shaqaynaysaa dadka kale ee Soomaalida k\n\n\nStories of Harrow Ciyaar Somali Community event \nCome join us at our in-person event where we will be sharing stories from the vibrant Ciyaar Somali Community. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Somali people. The event will be held at HA1 1YB\, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our community.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/stories-of-harrow-ciyaar-somali-community-event/
LOCATION:HA1 1YB\, Barons Mead\, Harrow\, England\, HA1 1YB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20251011T133321Z
CREATED:20250926T122854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T133321Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Items for FREE - Willesden Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Free clothing repairs\, small electrical fixes\, bike servicing\, a bike market\, and more!\n\n\nJoin this FREE event promoting repair and reuse in the community \n*Entry is free\, but please book a ticket. It’s first come\, first served and we cannot guarantee that everyone will be seen\, so please arrive early.* \nCome join us for a fun day of fixing! Bring your broken items and our skilled volunteers will help you repair them for free. Everything from a faulty alarm clock to a squeaky bike. Let’s reduce waste together and learn new skills in the process. See you there! \n \n\nTextile repairs with TRAID – Learn how to sew and repair your own clothes in a friendly workshop setting.\n\n \n\nElectrical repairs with the Restart Project – Repairers will help you troubleshoot and fix small electronic appliances. You are responsible for your device and any data stored on it. Please only bring one item per person.\n\n \n\nBike repairs with Peddle My Wheels – Cycle instructor mechanics will check your bike — wheels\, brakes\, gears\, racks\, pedals and saddles. Minor adjustments will be fixed on the day; for major repairs\, you’ll get advice on what to do next.\n\n \n\nBike market – Browse fully serviced\, affordable\, used bikes. You can also donate your old bike to Peddle My Wheels\, who are running the market.\n\n \nNEW: Electrical Repair Training Workshops with West Central London Fixers \nFor the first time\, we’re also offering two free hands-on workshops where you can learn how to repair small electrical items yourself. Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is an opportunity to watch\, learn and participate in electronic repairs of anything from a laptop to a sewing machine. \nSession 1: 10:30am – 12:30pm \nSession 2: 12:30pm – 2:30pm \nSpaces are limited\, so please only book if you’re committed to attending for the specified time. If you can’t make it\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. \nLast entry to the main event is at 2.00pm. \nFor more information\, or if you require assistance or have any specific requirements to be able to take part in the event\, please contact: climateemergency@brent.gov.uk.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/repair-items-for-free-willesden-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:The Pakistan Centre\, Marley Walk\, London\, England\, NW2 4PU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20251009T132850Z
CREATED:20250623T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T132850Z
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SUMMARY:Wembley Brent Connects  Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Wembley  Brent Connects Autumn 2025 – an epic online event which  is bringing people together !\n\n\nJoin us for the Wembley Brent Connects meeting!\n \nIf you live\, work or are interested and passionate in all things Wembley and surrounding areas – join our meeting ! \nThese regular meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed about your neighborhood. Sharing your views and disscusing the issues that affecting your area can lead to possitive change and improvements. This is your chance to access\, influence council’s decisions and hear from speakers and senior leaders at Brent Council. We hope you can join us; everyone is welcome! \nMeetings will be chaired by your local ward councillors and as part of our ongoing commitment to the transparency of Brent Connects\, we will be recording meetings. Additionally\, this will act as an official record of the discussions held\, motions proposed\, and the decisions taken. \nDon’t miss chance to connect\, collaborate\, and create positive change!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/wembley-brent-connects-autumn-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20251008T132611Z
CREATED:20250926T122852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T132611Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Private Renters Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brent Councils Private Renters Fair is where you’ll find everything you need to know about renting  in Brent\,  all under one roof!\n\n\nBrent Private Renters Fair 2025 \nCome join us at the Brent Civic Centre – Grand Hall for a fantastic event being held for all private renters in the borough! This fair is the perfect opportunity to connect\, learn\, and get expert advice. \nThis fair will be a one-stop shop for everything our private renting community needs\, combining exhibits\, stalls and presentations\, the fair will: \n\nFind out what the Renter’s Rights Bill means for you\nProvide essential support and guidance on renter rights\, tenancy agreements\, and how to navigate challenging situations with landlords.\nEmpower renters with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities\, fostering a positive and respectful relationship between landlords and tenants.\nShowcase the benefits of renting privately in Brent.\n\nThe fair will also host informative guest speakers from across the housing sector covering a range of topics\, ensuring your questions get answered. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and join us at the Brent Civic Centre for an afternoon filled with knowledge\, connections\, and opportunities. \nPlease note: You don’t need a ticket to attend\, but booking one helps us get an idea of numbers. Feel free to just drop in on the day.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-private-renters-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Brent Civic Centre\, Engineers Way\, Wembley Park\, England\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20251007T180336Z
CREATED:20250929T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T180336Z
UID:10000622-1759924800-1759932000@cvsbrent.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stitch Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the summer season of Stitch Social and enjoy a rich blend of storytelling and stitch art creativity. Funded by NLWA
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/stitch-social-29/
LOCATION:Sycamore Community Hall\, 27A West End Lane\, London\, England\, NW6 4NY\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T180336Z
CREATED:20250926T150130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T180336Z
UID:10000575-1759919400-1759926600@cvsbrent.org.uk
SUMMARY:Women Supporting Women: A New Social Club for Women in NW6 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join our new women’s group; share experiences\, build friendships & support each other. Launch 17 Sept\, 10:30am. All welcome!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/women-supporting-women-a-new-social-club-for-women-in-nw6-and-beyond-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20251007T062941Z
CREATED:20250807T211520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T062941Z
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SUMMARY:Kingsbury Library Coffee Morning:  Wembley's 1948 Olympic Games
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of Wembley’s 1948 Olympic Games like never before!\n\n\nAs the world was recovering from the Second World War\, the first Olympic Games for twelve years could help to bring people back together in friendship\, and it was Wembley which played host to them in the summer of 1948. Join Philip Grant\, from Wembley History Society\, for this richly illustrated talk which tells the story not just of the sporting events\, but the part which local residents and Wembley Council played in making these “Austerity Games” a success. \nThis event is part of the nationwide project Our Freedom Then and Now\, exploring the legacy of VE Day and VJ Day. In Brent this takes the form of a dynamic community programme jointly delivered by Brent Libraries\, Culture and Heritage and the Jason Roberts Foundation.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/kingsbury-library-coffee-morning-wembleys-1948-olympic-games/
LOCATION:Kingsbury Library\, Kingsbury Road\, London\, England\, NW9 9HE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20251006T174601Z
CREATED:20250926T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174601Z
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SUMMARY:Kilburn Foraging Walks
DESCRIPTION:Learn about edible weeds and other plants growing wild in Kilburn on our guided foraging walks project\, open to everyone.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/kilburn-foraging-walks-2/
LOCATION:Varies\, Varies\, London\, England\, NW6 XXX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20251006T131414Z
CREATED:20250623T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131414Z
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SUMMARY:Harlesden Brent Connects Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Harlesden Brent Connects for Autumn  round gathering in 2025- In PERSON!!\n\n\nJoin us for the Harlesden Brent Connects meeting!\n \nIf you live\, work or are interested and passionate in all things Harlesden and surrounding areas – join our meeting IN-PERSON!! \nThe venue : \nBrent Start Adult Education Service \nTwybridge Way\, \nNW10 0ST \nThese regular meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed about your neighborhood. Sharing your views and disscusing the issues that affecting your area can lead to possitive change and improvements. This is your chance to access\, influence council’s decisions and hear from speakers and senior leaders at Brent Council. We hope you can join us; everyone is welcome! \nMeetings will be chaired by your local ward councillors and as part of our ongoing commitment to the transparency of Brent Connects\, we will be recording these meetings.Additionally\, this will act as an official record of the discussions held\, motions proposed\, and the decisions taken. \nDon’t miss chance to connect\, collaborate\, and create positive change!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/harlesden-brent-connects-autumn-2025/
LOCATION:Brent Start Adult Education Service\, Twybridge Way\, London\, England\, NW10 0ST\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T173000
DTSTAMP:20251006T131414Z
CREATED:20250926T122851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131414Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Brent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 1\, where we’ll discuss how to access funding for health projects.\n\n\nBrent Health Matters – Community Grants Support Session 1 \nWelcome to the first session of Brent Health Matters’ Community Grants Support! This online event is designed to assist individuals and organizations in navigating the grant application process. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned applicant\, join us for valuable insights\, tips\, and resources to help you secure funding for your health-related projects. Our team of experts will be on hand to answer your questions and provide guidance every step of the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your chances of success! Register now to reserve your spot. \nThese sessions will provide guidance on the application process\, eligibility criteria\, and how to develop a strong proposal. \nGrants of up to £10\,000 are available for Brent-based projects that aim to improve health and wellbeing in local neighbourhoods. We are particularly keen to support initiatives that: \n• Promote healthy living and raise awareness of health issues \n• Provide emotional and mental health support \n• Encourage early intervention and health screenings \n• Improve access to vaccinations \n• Engage children and young people in physical activity \n• Focus on specific groups experiencing health inequalities \n• Clearly demonstrate impact and outcomes \nWe encourage projects supporting children and young people\, and those working with disadvantaged communities. \nFor full details on the Community Grants Fund and how to apply\, visit: Community Grants Fund | Brent Council
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-health-matters-community-grants-support-session-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T171430Z
CREATED:20250926T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T171430Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Biennial 2025: FIRE Ritual – "Curing the World? " with Alfredo Jaar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an artist’s talk by Alfredo Jaar\, followed by a discussion with artists Abbas Zahedi\, Yarli Allison and curator Annie Jael Kwan\n\n\nAbout the event: \nAn evening of discussion\, reflection and renewal – an artist’s talk by Alfredo Jaar titled “Things Fall Apart\,” followed by “Curing the World?” a discussion between Jaar and artists Abbas Zahedi and Yarli Allison\, moderated by curator Annie Jael Kwan. \nThe Brent Biennial 2025 FIRE Ritual asks: what if art could burn away indifference\, cauterise wounds\, and spark renewal in a world ablaze? We live amid inflammation and exhaustion—bodies\, minds\, and ecosystems scorched by injustice\, overheated by grief. Yet in the embers and ashes\, art offers not a salve of false comfort\, but a vital force: reigniting\, enlivening\, repairing. \nThis gathering brings together Alfredo Jaar\, Abbas Zahedi\, and Yarli Allison\, three artists who offer art as a living agent—not a passive reflection\, but a fever\, medicine\, a call. \nFor more than forty years\, Alfredo Jaar has worked at the fault lines of ethics and representation\, asking how images and cultural gestures can cut through indifference\, disrupt power\, galvanise change\, and demand empathy. Abbas Zahedi constructs resonant social architectures – part ritual\, part encounter – that pulse with collective breath\, showing how art can hold fragility and translate it into forms of care. Yarli Allison crafts speculative worlds out of migration\, queerness\, biotech\, and digital entanglement\, where survival means weaving tenderness through precarity. \nTogether\, they refuse the snake-oil fantasy of easy cures. Instead\, they ask: can art’s true power lie in its ability to gather us\, to change us\, to imagine otherwise? \nThis event is not a prescription. It is a provocation\, a fire lit in common ground—inviting audiences to see care as resistance\, healing as insurgency\, and art as a force that might yet reshape the future. \n \nAbout the artists: \nAlfredo Jaar is an artist\, architect\, and filmmaker who lives and works in New York. His work has been shown extensively around the world. He has participated in the Biennales of Venice (1986\, 2007\, 2009\, 2013)\, Sao Paulo (1987\, 1989\, 2010\, 2021)\, and Gwangju (1995\, 2000\, 2020) as well as Documenta in Kassel (1987\, 2002). The artist has realized more than seventy five public interventions around the world. Over eighty monographic publications have been published about his work. His work can be found in most major museum collections worldwide. He received the Hiroshima Art Prize in 2018 and the Hasselblad Award in 2020. This year he was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Edward MacDowell Medal. \nAbbas Zahedi is an artist whose practice blends sound\, sculpture\, performance\, and social processes to explore memory\, identity\, and belonging. With a background in medicine from University College London and an MA from Central Saint Martins\, Zahedi’s work engages with systems of care\, thresholds of experience\, and the creation of communal spaces for dialogue. His projects often interweave personal narratives with broader collective concerns\, using sound and materiality as conduits for reflection and connection. Recent exhibitions include Tate Modern\, CAPC\, Bordeaux\, and East Side Projects\, Birmingham. In addition to his artistic practice\, Zahedi collaborates with musicians\, researchers\, and institutions to develop interdisciplinary projects that explore the intersections of art\, architecture\, and sonic culture. His work has been recognised with awards such as the Stanley Picker Fellowship\, 2024 and Frieze Artist Award\, 2022. \nAnnie Jael Kwan is an independent curator and researcher based in London. Her practice is located at the intersection of contemporary art\, cultural and pedagogical activism with an interest in archives\, feminist/queer and alternative knowledge\, collective relations\, sisterhood\, solidarity and spiritual justice. She is the Director of Something Human\, a curatorial initiative that launched the largest Southeast Asia Performance Collection in Europe at the Live Art Development Agency in 2017\, where she also leads Asia-Art-Activism\, which is an interdisciplinary and intergenerational network\, and is the founding council member of Asia Forum for the contemporary arts of Global Asias\, co-launched with the Bagri Foundation during the opening of the 59th Venice Biennale\, and presented with Asymmetry Art Foundation for the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. Her curatorial projects include UnAuthorised Medium\, 2018 at Framer Framed (NL)\, Future Ages Will Wonder\, when she was the Curator-in-Residence at FACT Liverpool (2020-2022)\, and Noguchi Resonances for the Barbican Center (2021). She was also associate curator for Pera+Fauna+Flora\, collateral project for the 59th Venice Biennale\, and programme advisor for the 12th Seoul Mediacity Biennale (2023). She undertook the role of Curator of the Brent Biennial (2023-2025)\, and is also a techne scholar at CREAM (Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media)\, University of Westminster. \nYarli Allison is a Canadian-born\, Hong Kongese art-worker based in London with an interdisciplinary approach traversing sculpture\, XR\, film\, drawings\, tattooing\, and performances. Yarli’s works were exhibited at Tai Kwun Contemporary Museum\, Barbican Centre\, Institute of Contemporary Arts: ICA London\, V&A Museum. Recent project grants were awarded to Yarli by the Arts Council England\, the Canadian Council for the Arts\, and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. \nBrent Biennial 2025: FIRE Ritual \nFIRE Ritual takes place from 26 September to 12 October 2025. \nFire is a tool\, both revered and feared. A glowing hearth calls us home\, to safety and sustenance. Gentle embers create warmth\, while a blazing flame provides illumination and a force for change. Its power is exponential\, and the insurgencies and profligacies of fire threaten destruction. Fire symbolises the potential for creation and destruction. It challenges the notion that structures should last forever\, and instead speaks to transferences of im/materiality across dimensions. \nFIRE Ritual forms part of the programme for Brent Biennial 2025. Titled Bones\, stones\, and calling the four elements\, the Biennial is curated by Annie Jael Kwan\, and unfolds across a series of four elemental rituals – WATER\, EARTH\, FIRE and AIR – at four Brent sites – a public reservoir\, a park\, an old medical facility and a university campus. Located in the north and south of the borough— Harrow\, Wembley and Kilburn— the ‘rituals’ will feature artists presenting workshops\, talks\, performance and exhibition. \nThis event is hosted by CREAM (Centre for Research and Education in Art and Media)\, University of Westminster\, as part of Brent Biennial 2025. \nFIRE Ritual is presented by the Brent Biennial 2025\, with the support of Arts Council England\, Brent Council\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Hong Kong Arts Development Council\, Something Human\, and University of Westminster. \nFor more information visit : https://metrolandcultures.com/events/brent-biennial-2025/ \n \nImage: © Alfredo Jaar
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-biennial-2025-fire-ritual-alfredo-jaar-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Ambika P3\, 35 Marylebone Road\, London\, England\, NW1 5LS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20250930T171035Z
CREATED:20250929T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171035Z
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SUMMARY:Stitch Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the summer season of Stitch Social and enjoy a rich blend of storytelling and stitch art creativity. Funded by NLWA
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/stitch-social-28/
LOCATION:Sycamore Community Hall\, 27A West End Lane\, London\, England\, NW6 4NY\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T123000
DTSTAMP:20250930T171035Z
CREATED:20250926T150129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171035Z
UID:10000574-1759314600-1759321800@cvsbrent.org.uk
SUMMARY:Women Supporting Women: A New Social Club for Women in NW6 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join our new women’s group; share experiences\, build friendships & support each other. Launch 17 Sept\, 10:30am. All welcome!
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/women-supporting-women-a-new-social-club-for-women-in-nw6-and-beyond/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T120000
DTSTAMP:20250929T162334Z
CREATED:20250926T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162334Z
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SUMMARY:Kilburn Foraging Walks
DESCRIPTION:Learn about edible weeds and other plants growing wild in Kilburn on our guided foraging walks project\, open to everyone.
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/kilburn-foraging-walks/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T180000
DTSTAMP:20250928T155900Z
CREATED:20250926T150138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T155900Z
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SUMMARY:Brent Biennial 2025: FIRE Ritual - Embers of Light
DESCRIPTION:Explore transformation\, trust and impermanance through lumen printing—an alternative photographic technique – with artist Xinyue Tao\n\n\nAbout the workshop \nAs part of Brent Biennial 2025: Bones\, Stones and Calling the Four Elements\, we gather in a Fire Ritual to explore transformation through the lumen print process—an alternative photographic technique where objects are placed on light-sensitive paper and exposed to sunlight\, leaving ephemeral traces shaped by light and heat. \nBeginning with a meditation on fire as warmth\, energy\, and renewal\, we choose intuitively from materials connected to the four elements. Placed on the paper and exposed to sunlight\, these materials mark their fleeting presence. \nTogether we witness images appear\, shift\, and slowly fade. This impermanence becomes the essence of our ritual: a cycle of ignition\, manifestation\, disappearance\, and renewal. What remains is not permanence\, but resonance—an inner fire carried forward. We take our prints with us\, allowing them to keep transforming\, and continue the practice of presence\, trust\, and impermanence beyond the workshop. \n \nAbout the artist \nXinyue Tao (b.1998\, Kunming\, China) is a London-based artist whose practice explores the subjective perception of time and space through self-identity\, memory\, and the unconscious. Guided by intuition\, her work is primarily rooted in photography\, while also extending into performance\, installation\, and experimental forms. She engages deeply with darkroom printing and alternative photographic processes\, integrating light-sensitive materials and slow\, embodied methods into her image-making. Tao also embraces collaboration as a working method\, co-creating interdisciplinary works and initiating community-based workshops that foster dialogue\, shared experiences\, and connections. She is dedicated to creating fields of resonance where deep connections can emerge through artistic engagement. \nBrent Biennial 2025: FIRE Ritual \nFIRE Ritual takes place from 26 September to 12 October 2025. \nFire is a tool\, both revered and feared. A glowing hearth calls us home\, to safety and sustenance. Gentle embers create warmth\, while a blazing flame provides illumination and a force for change. Its power is exponential\, and the insurgencies and profligacies of fire threaten destruction. Fire symbolises the potential for creation and destruction. It challenges the notion that structures should last forever\, and instead speaks to transferences of im/materiality across dimensions. \nFIRE Ritual forms part of the programme for Brent Biennial 2025. Titled Bones\, stones\, and calling the four elements\, the Biennial is curated by Annie Jael Kwan\, and unfolds across a series of four elemental rituals – WATER\, EARTH\, FIRE and AIR – at four Brent sites – a public reservoir\, a park\, an old medical facility and a university campus. Located in the north and south of the borough— Harrow\, Wembley and Kilburn— the ‘rituals’ will feature artists presenting workshops\, talks\, performance and exhibition. \nFIRE Ritual is presented by the Brent Biennial 2025\, with the support of Arts Council England\, Brent Council\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Granville Community Kitchen\, Hong Kong Arts Development Council\, K2K Radio\, Kilburn Square Housing Co-op\, Something Human\, University of Westminster\, and Wing Yip. \nFor more information visit : https://metrolandcultures.com/events/brent-biennial-2025/
URL:https://cvsbrent.org.uk/events/brent-biennial-2025-fire-ritual-embers-of-light/
LOCATION:Metroland Studio\, 91 Kilburn Square\, (access via walking through Kilburn Market)\, London\, NW6 6PS\, United Kingdom
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