June is the start of a series of events across the summer celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Windrush

Visual branding for of Windrush 75 in Newham

Newham’s Windrush 75 Anniversary will start with an evening programme that includes ‘Windrush Journeys’ a black and white photographic exhibition of the Windrush community and the journey they made, with augmented reality.

Thursday 22 June, 6.30-8pm, Old Town Hall Stratford

There will also be a Windrush Day of activities and events featuring a Caribbean marketplace, workshops, photo shoot and a talk on the Windrush generation’s contribution to music. From 7pm, the stage programme will start with the Reggae Choir, Pan Vibrations Steel Band, and the band One Love will be covering reggae tunes. The evening will end with a set from DJ Handson Family.

Saturday 24 June, 12-10pm, Old Town Hall Stratford

Home: Remembering the Windrush Generation is an exhibition, curated by author and speaker Tony Fairweather, and gives an insight into the nostalgic recreation of an iconic Caribbean front room. The room will be used to host talks, workshops and events. The collection is for all ages to enjoy and learn about the history of the Windrush Generation who came to England from the Caribbean and Africa after the war.

1-12 August, Old Town Hall Stratford

To book your place at these events and for more information visit: www. newhamwindrushday.org

Here comes Summer June Events compiled by Neandra Etienne

This post was edited on 13/07/2023 to reflect new launch dates for the Home exhibition at Old Town Hall Stratford

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