Shepherd’s Bush Market is pleased to be hosting a vibrant day of events, in collaboration with Mama Haven, in commemoration of Windrush Day.
As one of Shepherd Bush Market’s charity partners, Windrush Day at Shepherd Bush Market has been programmed in collaboration with Mama Haven. Mama Haven seeks to offer low-income parents a path out of poverty, connecting their users with employment opportunities and providing training providers and childcare support.
On the 22nd of June, Shepherd’s Bush Market will come alive with a series of exciting events for adults and children, family and friends, in celebration of Windrush Day:
● 11am – 12pm – Exercise Class with Imani, Faith Fitness. Start the day with getting active!
● 12pm – 2pm – Arts & Crafts with Cally, Mama Haven. Learn about the story of Windrush through pictures,worksheets, making crafts and colouring!
● 2pm – 3pm – Creative Writing Workshop with Rasheeda, Wilde Foundation on the journey of Windrush.
Throughout the day,visitors will encounter the euphoric sounds of the UFO Steel Pan Band and Colin Salmon. The day will explore, honour and celebrate the legacy of the Windrush in the UK.
Windrush Day – The 22nd of June marks the anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush on the 22nd June 1948. According to records, the ship was carrying 1,027 passengers. On this day we recognise and thank all those who arrived on Empire Windrush, and their descendants, for the enormous contributions they made to Britain during its recovery from the Second World War and have continued to make ever since.
The event will bring the community together and honour the incredible stories, traditions, and legacies that make British Caribbean Heritage so vibrant.
For the past 109 years, the Market has captured the hearts and minds of visitors, residents, and traders alike and in the process built deep ties to the surrounding area in which it serves. Shepherd’s Bush Market is delighted to be celebrating Windrush Day with our traders and community.
