Events for October 4, 2026

During Fairtrade Fortnight 2026 we're asking you to Do it Fair - for People, for Planet and for Fair Pay.

October 1 marks the start of Black History Month. It was first celebrated in London in 1987 and aims to shine a spotlight on the achievements, lives and contributions of Black people that are all too often hidden and neglected. Each year there is a different focus. This year's theme is 'Honouring Our Communities'. Events are taking place all around the […]

In October 1936, thousands of Londoners gathered to stop Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists marching through the East End. Fascism will not pass The fascists aimed to win support by dividing Londoners at a time of economic crisis, as have many other political groups past and present. Their march targeted the East End’s large Jewish community – who they […]