Travellers Got Talent came to a successful conclusion in Stowmarket on 9 July. And the congratulations go to the winner Olivia Ayres.

In second place was the Romanian Roma band Abel and in third place the Doyle Sisters.

Travellers Got Talent 2010 final performances.

The final at the East Anglian Museum of Rural Life in Stowmarket was a fabulous event with wonderful performances from the winners and runners-up from 9 regional finals in a beautiful, relaxed setting and weather to match.

Well done to all those who worked so hard to make this event so successful.

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Contrary to the prejudice expressed by columnist Richard Littlejohn in the Daily Mail, the final didn't feature "tarmacking, tyre-burning and lawnmower racing", but 21 acts that included breakdancing, stepdancing, singing and rapping. The final was the culmination of the third Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month.

The final acts performed on a stage at the heart of the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, continuing the museum’s long history of celebrating Gypsy and Traveller heritage and culture. In front of a display of traditional Romany tents, wagons and caravans, acts performed in front of a strong crowd and 4 community judges who decided the winners.

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Poetry Competition

This year's GRTHM competition has closed. There's been entries from all over the country and a particular rush of last minute entries in the last few days. Good luck to all who entered. The poems are many and varied. It's going to be long, hard but entertaining work for the judges...

What Happened in 2010?

• See how GRTHM has made the news.
• Pictures from the Gypsy Heritage Day in Sussex where Gypsies and Travellers came together with the local police force to celebrate and share.
• Pictures from the GRTHM event in Ash.
• Does it matter where you come from? Visit University of Cambridge's website to read a report on the day of presentations and discussions with those who may fall outside of the higher education system that happened on 10 June.
• Online now are videos of speeches from the official launch of the Holocaust Against the Roma and Sinit exhibition on 8 June.
• Watch a video of the celebrations at Bourne Hall on 19 June in Epsom.
• Read about the History Seminar. Delegates also had access to a private view of the Otto Pankok exhibition at the same venue. See some of his work.
• Read about the formal launch of the Holocaust Against the Roma and Sinit exhibition with Mr Romani Rose and guests from Germany.

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Upcoming Attractions

Check our events listing pages for more up and coming events and reviews. There are several exhibitions and displays that you can see.

PLUS: This year's GRTHM magazine is now online >