Celebrate Windrush 75

This year marks the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain with more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean, ready to embark on their new lives.

Brent Council is proud to celebrate Windrush 75 with a host of events around the borough this summer.

Kicking off the celebrations, on Thursday 22 June Brent Civic Centre will come alive with a flagship Market Place to celebrate the legacy and contribution of the African-Caribbean community with music, live performances and food stalls. The event is set to attract hundreds of visitors throughout the day. There is no need to book in advance.

This will be followed by a Tea Party in Gladstone Park on 24 June to celebrate the elderly survivors of the Windrush generation. There will be live performance with a reggae choir and many more surprises. Get your tickets from Eventbrite xxx.

Brent Libraries will also be hosting lots of exciting events, from a musical celebration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) to family crafts. Check out www.brent.gov.uk/libraries or visit your local library to read the What’s On guide and find out more.

For more information about Brent’s Windrush 75 celebrations, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brent-windrush-75-community-tea-party-tickets.