Black History Month: Welwyn Hatfield event in pictures

Attendees of all ages enjoyed activities including face painting, tours of the fire station and fire engines, CPR demonstrations and live art sessions on October 12.

Black History Month event at Hatfield Fire Station (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) The event also showcased artwork displays by H'Arts in Mind, a larts and mental health charity.

The day was filled with vibrant music, delicious food and a strong sense of community spirit.

Black History Month event in Hatfield (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) Organised by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in partnership with Herts Fire and Rescue and Herts police, the event celebrated the rich contributions of the Black community in Welwyn Hatfield and beyond

Councillor Jane Quinton, deputy leader and executive member for leisure and community, said: “Black History Month is an important time for us to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and accomplishments of the Black community here in Welwyn Hatfield.

There were plenty of activities to enjoy (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) "This year’s event was a fantastic day of learning, celebration, and coming together as a community.”

Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Amy Sheldon added: “It was a pleasure to attend Saturday’s event and come together with residents and local partners to celebrate diversity.

There was face painting for the youngsters at the event (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) "Staff from our Positive Action team also came along to chat to residents interested in a career in policing.

"The team offers mentoring to applicants from under-represented groups to help them through the recruitment process. If you would like to find out more, please email mentoring@herts.police.uk.

There were plenty of activities to enjoy (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) “Don’t forget, the constabulary also has a Race and Inclusion Board. It gives you the chance to meet every month with senior officers to raise your views on how the constabulary can better support ethnic minorities. For more information, including how to join, please email rib@herts.police.uk.”

Black History Month event in Hatfield (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) CPR training at Hatfield Fire Station (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) Tours of fire engines took place (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council) The event was hosted by the fire station in partnership with the police and council (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)