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There are many exciting conferences on the subject of age discrimination coming up that we thought you may want to hear about. It is also Black History month in October and we've highlighted some events.

Title: Age Discrimination Conference
Details: Practical guidance for employers and lawyers on the Age Discrimination Regulations 2006
Date: 6 October 2006
Venue: Regents Park, Holiday Inn, London
Contact: www.conferencesandtraining.com/age06

Title: CIPR Diversity Conference – 'Diversity means business'
Date: 18 October 2006
Venue: CIPR Public Relations Centre, London
Contact: www.ipr.co.uk/prcentre

Details
A diverse workforce is often the key to good business, however today companies stand to be damaged should the communication between it and its diverse workforce be incorrectly managed.

The new Employment Equality (Age) Regulations, which will be in effect from 1 October 2006, will be one of the topics addressed by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in their half-day conference to give PR practitioners the opportunity to explore the business case for diversity.

The conference, which takes place on 18 October 2006, will be chaired by Chris Genasi, the immediate past president of the CIPR and CEO of Eloqui Public Relations. The afternoon will provide you with advice and ideas that can be utilised in the office.

The conference, which costs £141 for CIPR members and £205.63 for non-members, can be booked online at www.cipr.co.uk/Training/new/conferences/index.asp and includes an informal drinks reception where you will be able to share your thoughts and ideas with other delegates.

Title: National Housing Federation – 'Changing the face of Leadership in Housing'
Date: 6 December 2006
Venue: Cavendish Conference Centre
Contact: events@housing.org.uk

Details
We all agree that we would like to see a different and more diverse group of leaders for housing associations over the next five years.

This conference will give you the opportunity to get advice on effective governance and practical leadership and will additionally give you the chance to explore how you can play your part in driving the sector forward.

The programme offers a forward looking, thought provoking and challenging combination of interactive workshops and plenaries. Come along to examine a wide range of topical subjects including:

- Practical leadership
- Change management
- Putting yourself across
- Effective governance for Boards recruiting senior people
- Cultural change
- Hays INclusion Network

Further information
For further details about the event, including a copy of the programme and a booking form, visit the Federation's website at www.housing.org.uk/prodserv/conferences.

Alternatively, contact the Federation's Business Sales and Support Team on 0870 010 7676 or e-mail events@housing.org.uk

Black History Month
Black History Month was first celebrated in October 1987 as part of African Jubilee Year. It has since grown to recognise and embrace the contributions and traditions of other black communities.

It has its origins in the United States, where since 1926, February has been recognised as Black History Month, celebrating and acknowledging achievements and keeping alive heritage, traditions and histories.

Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
T: 020 8699 1872 / www.horniman.ac.uk
Saturday 1st October 2005 to Monday 31st October 2006
The Horniman Museum - Amazon to Caribbean: Early People of the Rainforest. The exhibition will also feature the work of contemporary black artists from both Britain and the Caribbean.

Black in the British Frame
19 October, 7.30pm, West Hampstead Library
Black in the British Frame is Stephen Bourne's award-winning book charting a century of black cinema and television in Britain. In his illustrated talk, Stephen will give a personal insight into the research he has conducted in this area and what he believes this country should be doing to recognise black achievers in British history.

Moments: Black Dance in Britain 1930s to 1990s
Monday 2 October to Tuesday 31 October 2006
A month long exhibition celebrating and documenting the professional experiences of some of the highly talented Black dance artists who worked in Britain between the 1930s and the 1990s. Featured artists include Namron, Brenda Edwards, Corrine Bougaard, Carol Straker, Stuart Arnold and Kenneth Tharp, who danced with Rambert and English National Ballet.

Sandblast: The Saharawi People of Western Sahara
Monday 2 October to Tuesday 31 October 2006
This photographic exhibition highlights the plight of almost 200,000 Saharawis who have been refugees in the Algerian desert for over 30 years while tens of thousands more live under a repressive occupying regime in their homeland. For more information go to www.sandblast-arts.org

Seeing Africa: Tate Britain
Seeing Africa is a display of 'Africaniste' paintings and sculptures, selected from one private collection. Some of the images are the lesser known work of prominent artists. Some are by obscure figures about whom little is known.

History Talk: Black Routes Exhibition
Monday 2 October to Friday 13 October 06
North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, W11 1ZP
T: 020 7792 2282
Discover the hidden black history of North Kensington and Earls Court through this exhibition.

Black Visual Artists in Britain Talks and Lecture Series
Friday 6 & 20 October 06
Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
T: 020 7942 2000
With art historian Peter Ashan, explore Black visual artists in contemporary Britain; their struggle to be recognised and taken seriously as artists and their role within the context of equality and anti- racism.

African Routes in Latin America
Saturday 28th October 06
Lighthouse West London, 111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT
T: 020 7352 2553
The rich cultural heritage of West Africa is deeply routed in Latin American culture to this day. Come and enjoy the mixture of African and Latin American rhythms and dance with the group ‘Ayer y Hoy’ and Brazilian ritualised martial arts dance with ‘Capoeira Canal’! Organised by the Latin American Community Association.