Windrush 77th Anniversary

A two-day of celebration, reflection, and cultural exchange, featuring music, food and other activities at Landseer Road Park and Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich.

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Arrival Stories

In partnership with Chapter 82

Free creative workshops for 7–11 year olds at The Hold, Suffolk Archives, Ipswich. Dates/Times: 10:00–12:00 on Thursday July 25, Friday July 26, Thursday August 1. Book your tickets at the Suffolk Archives website

EmpowerMENt

In partnership with Kingsmen and 1SAF

8-week men's group to share experiences and discuss issues affecting black men. Open to men (18 and over). 8 sessions starting Wednesday July 17 19:00-21:00 at Nansen Road Baptist Church, Ipswich, IP3 9HN

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Windrush 76th Anniversary

A day of celebration, reflection, and cultural exchange, featuring music, food and other activities at Murray Road Park and Murrayside Community Centre, Ipswich.

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Windrush 75th Anniversary

A day of celebration, reflection, and cultural exchange, featuring music, food and other activities at Murray Road Park and Murrayside Community Centre, Ipswich.

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Windrush – A Journey Through Art

In partnership with Inside Out Community

A series of creative workshops around the theme of 'The Windrush', led by artist Margaret Holder at the Murrayside Community Centre, Ipswich.

Men's Group

A six session pilot programme to build the foundations of a mutual aid group for men of Caribbean heritage.

The Lies You Tell

In partnership with The New Wolsey Theatre

This brand-new, joyful, music-filled play by Yolanda Mercy encourages young people to speak up, and speak out, around their mental health and well-being following the disruptions of the pandemic. This special performance at the Murrayside Community Centre was delivered as part of Black History Month by the New Wolsey Theatre in association with Murrayside Community Development & Ipswich Windrush Society.

The Caribbean Front Room

A display as part of the 'House & Home Exhibition' at The Hold, Suffolk Archives, Ipswich.

Windrush Day Dominoes Tournament

A friendly competition between Colchester Caribbean Elders Community Group and the Ipswich Windrush Society at the Murrayside Community Centre, Ipswich.

The Reflection Room at RUSH

A one-night display as part of 'A Joyous Jamaican Journey' by RUSH Theatre Company performed at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

The Reflection Room

A time-capsule exhibition at Sailmakers, Ipswich. The exhibition is still open for visitors and special events. Please contact us to arrange a viewing.

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Caribbean Luncheon Club

The Gainsborough Luncheon Club for the over 60s ran for 15 weeks and provided an opportunity for participants to have an affordable meal outside of the home and to meet with others in a social setting.