This National Windrush Day, step into the vibrant world of the Caribbean right here in Devon at our Library Lates: Windrush event! Join us on the 22nd of June from 6 pm to 9:30 pm as we celebrate the rich tapestry of culture and heritage brought by the Windrush generations, both locally and nationally.
Produced by Devon Development Education, this free cultural takeover of the Library welcomes families and individuals of all ages to immerse themselves in a myriad of activities
Lenticular craft
The perfect craft activity for all ages. Come and make a Windrush lenticular!
Farewell Jamaica
We are so pleased to have the excerpts from the play Farewell Jamaica sharing with us the story of one man and his experiences of arriving and living in England
Banner making
Help us to create a lovely colourful Devon Windrush Banner that we can all join in and sew together!
Caribbean dance workshop
Meet the awesome Ros from Martinique who will lead us through some Caribbean dances that also have their roots in African dancing, get those hips ready!
Rainbow Steel Pan band
We are so excited to have members of this band coming along to play for us. Formed in the 1950s this band has an incredible & rich history
Dj Somatic
This mixed heritage community minded DJ has been with us for all the DDE Windrush celebrations so far, and is sure to get us all jumping n grooving!
Plus family storytelling sessions, exhibitions, poetry, “Not Just Rice & Peas” cooking videos, and more!
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Farewell Jamaica Performance -Moretonhampstead Library at the Parish Rooms
A captivating and heartwarming play that follows Neville’s Windrush journey, as he leaves Jamaica in search of a…