Learning together
Each month, the club’s 2-hour session revolves around a specific activity that attendees can do together – whether that’s a quiz, writing poetry, or learning about collective cultural heritage.
“Here, you learn things, you meet people, and it’s just a vibrant atmosphere,” says Jean, who’s been attending the club since it started. “Last year, we celebrated Black History Month, which was really interesting. I learned things that I wasn’t aware of about our history, about famous people that I’d never heard of and what they did for the Black community – what they did for the whole world, really.”
Today the group’s members are making jewellery. “I’ve just made a pair of earrings and a necklace,” says Elaine, who discovered the club a month ago. “They’re looking good, but it was very tricky. I didn’t bring my glasses today, but luckily there was a magnifying glass!”
On hand to help is Claudia, one of the club’s volunteers, who’s leading the crafting session. “There’s a sense of community here, which I love,” she says. “It gives me a feeling of belonging, and I think the other Carib Club members feel that too.”
