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PRESENTS
2019
WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE - 31TH OCTOBER Museum Croydon Windrush Exhibitions Windrush Generation artefacts from the 1940s & 1950s including a Caribbean front room with Glassfish, Paraffin Heater, Gram, Grip etc Free film Katharine Street CR9 1ET10.30am – 5.00pm Tuesday- Saturday, Family FriendlyFREE ENTRY
FRIDAY 14TH JUNE The Windrush School Competition Awards Plus Events In local Schools Awards & celebrations with our young people, Croydon Town Hall, 1.45pm - 3.45pm Invitation only Email: [email protected]
MONDAY 17TH JUNE
David Lean Cinema Living In London During The Windrush Era SAPPHIRE 1959 A pregnant student Sapphire is murdered In London in the 50s, police discovers she was a black woman passing as white. This film explores the racial tension in the Windrush era. Film night & discussion with Dr Tony Sewell CBE 7.00pm FREE ENTRYKatharine Street CR9 1ET
FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
The Windrush Dinner, Awards And Dance De Vere Selsdon Estate Hotel
This dinner, awards & dance will honour the Windrush Generation with dinner, gift bag & entertainment from calypsonian Alexander D Great and guest artists.Windrush attendees will be recognised for their contribution to British society. Hosted by Ms D Cooper ODEDinner & Awards2.00pm – 6.00pmFREE ENTRY For The Windrush Generation, ID required Guests £20 - Pre-Booking Only Tel: 07821 612280Email: [email protected]
After Dinner Reception & Dance For The Community Dance to the retro sounds of Neville King & The Teachers Crew 6.00pm - 11.00pmTickets £5.00
Pre-Booking OnlyTel: 07821 612280Email: [email protected] FREE ENTRY for The Windrush Generation
SATURDAY 22ND JUNE National Windrush Day Museum Croydon Windrush Special Family Day12.00 noon -1.00pmTalk & Film with Ms SaleahPerforming in a Caribbean front room, Windrush history with a comedy twist.Free filmFREE ENTRY
Windrush Street Party & Caribbean Cookout In the heart of Croydon Town, The Windrush Street Party with Palm Trees, Windrush Exhibition, Caribbean Arts, Crafts & Books Stands, Endurance Steel Orchestra, Caribbean Folk Dances, Gospel Choir, DJ Daddy Ernie & Neville King, Jerk, Vegan & Caribbean Food, Free GiveawaysNorth End Road CRO 1TG 12.00 Noon - 5.00pmFREE ENTRY
Windrush Poetry JamCome to hear poems, spoken word, comedy and stories about adventure, adversity & triumph from Nairobi Thompson, Abstract Benna and guest, plus open mic for you to tell your Windrush story, Produced by Well Versed Ink - a community organisation that produces poetry & spoken word events. The Front Room 6:30pm doors open7:00pm – 9:00pm show 37-39 St George’s Walk, CRO 1YL FREE ENTRY
Windrush Party DJ Houdiniplus guests with Live PA Dance, Sing and Do Your Windrush Thing The best in Retro Reggae & Soulful vibes with Well Versed InkThe Front Room 9.00pm – 12.00 midnight 37-39 St George’s Walk, CRO 1YL FREE ENTRY
SUNDAY 23RD JUNE
Multi Faith Windrush Church Service An afternoon service of thanksgiving at Croydon Minster for the many lives that have made an impact on the British way of life featuring songs from IDMC Gospel Soul Choir, readings and addresses from prominent community leaders. 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Drinks reception in the Minster Church Hall 4.30pm – 5.30pmCroydon MinsterChurch Street CRO 1RN FREE ENTRY
MONDAY 24TH JUNE We Sing U Sing Summer Song Music FestivalFeaturing children in and around the Croydon community performing with multi-award winning John Fisher, live band and special guest artistes7.00pmOasis House, 5-9 Pearl Road, CRO 3EX £8.00 in advance £12.00 on the doorInfo: 07971 766513JOFISH MEDIA
MONDAY 24TH JUNE
David Lean Cinema Windrush LegacyFighting For King & EmpireWhy has the history books failed to acknowledge the African Caribbean involvement in World War Two. Film and discussionwith Producer, Journalist Mr Marc Wadsworth and Mr Neil Flannighan MBE former RAF & Ex-servicemen association 7.00pm Katharine Street CR9 1ETFREE ENTRY
MONDAY 1ST JULY
Windrush TEDx Talk Past, Present and FutureThe story of the Windrush Generation TEDx Talk by Councillor Patsy Cummings plus guests followed by Q&A Katharine Street CR9 1ET 6.30pm – 8.30pm with refreshmentsFREE ENTRY
SEPTEMBER
Windrush Exhibition in the Fairfield Hall FREE ENTRY
Croydon Council, Councillor Patsy Cummings, All Islands Together and the Windrush Trust honour the Windrush generation of Croydon.
For bookings & Croydon Windrush events informationInfo: 07821 612280 Email: [email protected] Website: www.croydonwindrush.org
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