An exciting programme of events and activities is set to get underway later this week as Haringey prepares to mark Windrush Day.
Haringey celebrates Windrush Day on 22 June each year, with events held on and around this date across the borough – highlighting the significant contribution the Windrush Generation and their descendants have made, and continue to make, to our borough and British life beyond.
Windrush Day 2023 is particularly significant as it marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, with a special programme of activities happening across Haringey to celebrate this important milestone.
Whether you are...
- playing games on the lawn at the Community and Cultural Day in ‘Our Caribbean Corner in Tottenham’ in Bruce Castle Park
- listening to Pegasus Opera or dancing away at the Windrush Bloc Party at the Windrush 75 celebrations at Bernie Grant Arts Centre
- watching a screening of Small Island at Hornsey Library
- or seeing an exhibition about Claudia Jones at the Windrush Celebration at Lordship Hub
...take part, join in and celebrate 75 years of the Windrush Generation and their legacy!
Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council, said:
“We are incredibly proud of the fact that so many members of the Windrush Generation chose to make their home in Haringey. They and their descendants have left a lasting legacy on every aspect of our borough, including political and civic life, and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate that each year on Windrush Day.
“This year will be particularly special as we mark 75 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tillbury Docks. Our celebrations already began in May, when we were thrilled to unveil a blue plaque on West Green Road honouring the late Windrush elder and world-renowned textile artist Althea McNish, who lived and worked here in Haringey for over 60 years.
“We will continue in June with a wide programme of events across the borough, giving residents of all ages the opportunity to learn, celebrate and share their memories. I encourage all residents to join us – visit our website at www.haringey.gov.uk/windrush to find out more.”
Explore the full Windrush Day programme here: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/libraries-sport-and-leisure/culture/national-windrush-day/windrush-events
