This month is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month, a time to celebrate and to tackle prejudice, challenge myths and to amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
The theme of this year’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is ‘Make Some Space’. As well as making space for teaching time, physical space and the authentic portrayal of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in TV and the media, allies are being asked to make some space in their days to educate themselves on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller histories and cultures and how to support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to uphold their rights.
York Travellers Trust
York Travellers Trust (YTT) is the longest running registered charity within the UK that works solely with Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTC). Their work is concentrated in York and surrounding areas and focuses on relieving poverty, advancing education, preserving and protecting health, and empowering the GTC to become active members of the community.
The Trust has organised a series of coffee mornings across summer as well as a celebration event at Museum Gardens on Saturday 26 June. Find out more below. You can also visit YTT’s website for more information about their work, how your organisation can get involved, resources, as well as some delicious traditional recipes!
Museum Gardens – Celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Saturday 26 June between 11:00 and 14:00
Join York Travellers Trust on Saturday 26 June at Museum Gardens to help celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history and culture in York (there will be live music!)
Coffee mornings throughout summer!
Thursday 24 June / 29 July / 26 August, 10:30 – 12:30, The Lanes Community Gardens (just behind the York Travellers Trust building.
Do you want to meet new people in your local community? Do you like tea, coffee and cake?! Join York Travellers Trust for monthly coffee mornings throughout the summer!
Resources:
Friends, Families and Travellers is a national charity that works on behalf of all Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. The charity has published a range of resources to mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. The resources include a timeline of the rich and diverse histories of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people as well as useful words and phrases in Irish Cant, Scottish Cant and Romani Dialect.