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Windrush Day Sunday 22nd June 2025


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Windrush Day, marking the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, will be celebrated on Sunday 22nd June. This year’s anniversary will be the 77th since the ship docked at Tilbury Docks on June 22, 1948. Numerous events and activities are planned to honour the Windrush generation and their contributions to British society. 

Here’s a more detailed look at Windrush Day 2025: 

    • Events and Celebrations:

      Many organizations and communities are planning events to commemorate the Windrush generation. GOV.UK reports on a new initiative by Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) to celebrate and educate people about the contributions of the Windrush generation across the Black Country, including roadshows, an intergenerational careers day, and a Windrush Takeover Day at BCLM on 21 June 2025. 

  • Grants and Funding:

    The government has also provided funding through a Windrush Day Grant Scheme, which supports various projects related to Windrush Day celebrations and education. 

  • Themes:

    Many events are expected to focus on the legacy and contributions of the Windrush generation, as well as reflecting on the enduring impact of Windrush. 

  • Windrush National Vigil:

    A Windrush National Vigil will be held in Windrush Square, Brixton, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. 

  • National Windrush Day:
    June 22, 2025, marks National Windrush Day, and projects are encouraged to include a lead event or activity on this date. 

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