Join the Royal Borough of Greenwich and our partners to celebrate Windrush Day with a range of inclusive activities.
From storytelling, crafts and dominoes at libraries, to film screenings and creative workshops, explore and learn about the history and legacies of the Windrush Generation.
Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Equalities, Culture and Leisure, said: "Here in Royal Greenwich we’re proud to be home to many residents from, and descendants of, the Windrush Generation.
“Windrush Day is an opportunity to reflect on the history and legacy of the Windrush Generation and their families, and their invaluable contribution within our communities.
“Activities are taking place across the borough, from inspiring stories on film to social dominoes, and you can even trace your own ancestors through Caribbean family history workshops. Get involved!”
Windrush Day is celebrated annually on the 22 June, commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks from Jamaica in 1948, carrying 1,027 people invited to the UK to help rebuild post-war Britain. These travellers - and those on other ships which came to the UK until 1971 - became known as the Windrush Generation. The day honours the Windrush Generation and their descendants for their lasting social, economic, and cultural contributions to modern Britain.
What’s on
Windrush Day: Steel pans and workshop
Monday 22 June, 4pm to 5pm, free Plumstead Library, SE18 1JL
Enjoy a steel pan performance from Play It On Pan, and an interactive workshop.
Windrush Day: Honouring our past, celebrating our future
Monday 22 June, 4:30pm to 6pm, free Woolwich Centre Library, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
In partnership with Caribbean Social Forum, hear stories from members of the Windrush Generation, learn the history of Windrush through photos and discover the rich history of dominoes and its importance within Caribbean Culture.
Tuesday 23 June, 10:30am, free Charlton Library, Charlton House and Gardens, SE7 8RE
Children can create their own arts and crafts inspired by Windrush history, plus check out a display to celebrating the talents and achievements of the Windrush Generation.
Windrush arts and crafts club and messy morning
Thursday 25 June, 4:30pm to 5:50pm, free
Friday 26 June, 10:30am to 11:30am, free
Woolwich Centre Library, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Children can create their own arts and crafts inspired by Windrush history.
Windrush local history exhibition
All week, free
Thamesmere Library, SE28 8RE
Explore the legacies of the local Windrush community, through a curated collection of photos and books.
To be first for updates on events and activities near you, follow the council on WhatsApp.