WINDRUSH DAY 2026
Join us in Deptford for a special cultural evening featuring a screening of
Streets Paved With Gold, live performances, authentic Caribbean cuisine and a celebration of Windrush heritage and community.
22 June 2026 | Deptford, London SE8
Join local businesses, volunteers and families in helping every child start the school year with confidence and dignity
ABOUT THE EVENT
Windrush Day 2026 is a community celebration honouring the legacy and contribution of the Windrush Generation through film, music, food and culture.
Hosted in Deptford, the evening features a screening of Streets Paved With Gold, live steel pan performances from young musicians, Caribbean food and community vendors.
Let's Support Families Our Community
SPECIAL SCREENING
You know it takes a village and you are welcome to be part of the solution. To join the community effort you can...
Sponsors can contribute through:
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Hosting a Donation Point in-store
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Providing volunteers for pack assembly or event day
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Donating branded stationery
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Donating Calculators
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Vouchers for uniforms
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PARTNER WITH WINDRUSH DAY 2026
Support an intergenerational cultural evening in Deptford celebrating Windrush heritage through film, youth poetry, live steel pan performances, Caribbean cuisine and community connection.
WHY PARTNER WITH US...
Sponsors Receive:
Brand visibility across event promotion
Recognition during the event
Engagement with South London communities
Association with youth arts and cultural heritage
Social media and website acknowledgement
Community Impact
Windrush Day 2026 creates space for young voices, cultural story telling and community connection while honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation
A Meal Served With Love, Memory and Community
At this year’s Windrush Day Celebration, guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared, table‑seated meal the kind that feels like home. The dishes are simple, comforting and deeply rooted in the flavours our elders grew up with: warm spices, slow‑cooked tenderness, and the unmistakable aroma of Caribbean and West African kitchens.
This is not just dinner. It is a shared moment of honour, a chance to sit together, breathe, talk, and remember the journeys that brought our families here. Each plate is prepared with care, using ingredients that echo the stories of resilience, welcome and belonging.
A meal shared. A story remembered. A community strengthened.
VENUE
Barawak Community Hub, Deptford SE8 5TW
A welcoming space rooted in African and Caribbean heritage; created to support families, honour elders and strengthen community connection. This is where our programmes run, where our elders gather, and where our young people find belonging.
SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING
A calm, beautifully paced programme designed for comfort, dignity and celebration.
5:30PM
Doors Open
Welcome Refreshments
6:00 PM
Introductions & Welcomes
Young Musicians
Windrush Young Voices Awards
6:45 PM
Table Served Meal
7:15 PM
Film Screening: Milestone – Streets Paved with Gold
8:00 PM
Q&A with Victor Richards
8:45 PM
Community Reflections
9:00 PM
Close
Every moment is crafted to honour the Windrush legacy and the community Barawak serves.
However please note that these arrangements might change
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