Mrs McGhie with the Jamaican High Commissioner in London
In 1991 Mrs McGhie was made an Honourary Fellow of Community Roots College in London. This award was in recognition of her achievements with Shades Of Black in the community.
Mrs McGhie: Local Hero
A gallery showing some more of the inspirational work done by Mrs McGhie and Shades Of Black in the Handsworth community.
This first picture is an Evening Mail special report on the Local Heroes Awards ...
Not Forgotten - Association Garden Party
On July 29th 1994 Mrs McGhie attended the annual garden party of the "Not Forgottten Association" whom her daughter Lileth worked for. The Association works with, and on behalf of, ex-servicemen from ...
Paradise To Reality with Mrs McGhie
Eunice McGhie-Belgrave was born in Jamaica, left there for England in 1957 aged 22 and set up home in Handsworth. This exhibition traces her journey and work with the community she found here.
Mrs ...
Prince Charles visiting the Post 16 Centre
The Saint George's Post 16 Centre was opened in Newtown, Birmingham by Prince Charles. It was opened to provide a place for Post 16 adults to train and learn new skills. Mrs McGhie was involved in setting ...
Programme of Activities for Mental Health Day
"Mental Healtth programme of activities. Information about Shades Of Black".
(Mrs E.McGhie)
This was part of a day of activities held at Handsworth Wood Girls School in 1997.
Rainbow Gazette
"local news information about Shades Of Black Mental Health Conference".
(Mrs E.McGhie)
References for Employment
"These documentation references were brought from Jamaica in the West Indies. These references would enable the process of obtaining a job much easier and quicker". (E.McGhie-Belgrave)
Rookery Road Wedding
This picture was taken outside Rookery Road Methodist Church. The bridesmaid is Eunice McGhie-Belgrave and she made both of the dresses. At the time Mrs McGhie was running a dressmaking business in Handsworth....
Shades Of Black - getting things done for people
Statement from Shades Of Black about the services they provide for the local community. Shades Of Black was started in 1989 and has won several awards for its work helping people in the Handsworth area....
Shades Of Black at Community Roots College
In 1991 Mrs McGhie was made an Honourary Fellow of Community Roots College in London. This award was in recognition of her achievements with Shades Of Black in the Handsworth area.
Pictured above left ...
Shades of Black at Handsworth Wood Girls School
"Drama production at Handsworth Wood Girls School in 1997. A Shades Of Black Mental Health Project".
(Mrs E.McGhie)
Shades of Black at Handsworth Wood Girls School
"Mrs Murray, Teacher of Drama, and Mrs Hyman, Shades of Black Committee member at Handsworth Wood Girls School for a drama about Mental Health".
(Mrs E. Mcghie)
Shades Of Black Committee
"Shades of Black project leaflet on Mental Health produced by the Chairperson Mrs Y.J.McEwan and the organising Secretary Mrs E.McGhie Belgrave MBE".
Shades Of Black Flyer
"Information posted to local community people of Aston and Handsworth about Shades Of Black".
(Mrs E.McGhie)
Shades Of Black News
"Local news reporting on a Mental Health conference presented by Shades Of Black". (Mrs E. McGhie-Belgrave)
Articles are from the Weekly Gleaner of 1996.
St. Andrews Church Magazine - "The Messenger"
The Church Hall of Saint Andrew's on Oxhill Road was used by Shades Of Black for their meetings. St. Andrews would advertise and promote theie activities through their magazine "The Messenger" and also ...
The Paradise Club
Explanatory leaflet for the Paradise Club based at Handsworth Cultural Centre. Their activities were primarily concerned with the senior citizens in the area.