Hello,
Last night, it was our pleasure to host Lambeth Council’s inaugural Pride reception at the Town Hall.
We welcomed members of our LGBTQ+ community to celebrate, share stories and recognise that all play their part in creating a Lambeth that is now home to the largest LGBTQ+ community in London. Lambeth is the home of Pride, and I am thrilled we brought that back to our Council last night.
Today, we turn our attention to another proud chapter in Lambeth’s rich history.
It’s been 75 years to the day, since the Empire Windrush first docked in London in 1948. The Windrush generation made Lambeth their home, and their contribution has helped shape the borough we all love. Our council is proud to celebrate the Windrush generation, and their descendants, and we recognise their contribution to Lambeth, today and every other day, and will continue to fight for justice.
Councillor Claire Holland, Lambeth Council Leader
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 It’s Windrush Day and we’re commemorating the Windrush Generation with a packed schedule of events in Lambeth!
Watch our video featuring advocate and historian Arthur Torrington CBE, who tells us about the important connection between the Windrush Generation and Lambeth Council.
Here’s a reminder of what’s happening this week and over the coming months:
 The procession is a spectacular community event taking place today! Starting at 3pm from Herne Hill and will travel along Railton Road, before arriving in Windrush Square where a programme of performance, speeches, art, theatre, and music will take place. All welcome to attend!
 We’re hosting an evening celebration at Lambeth Town Hall this evening to mark Windrush75. The event from 7pm will feature spoken word performances, live music and artists honouring the Windrush Generation.
 Join the Brixton Immortals for a special Windrush75 domino session in Windrush Square, this Saturday, 24 June from 12pm to 6pm. The event will feature competitions, prizes, and Caribbean vibes. For more information, please email: Brixtonimmortals@yahoo.com.
 Join the Big Caribbean Lunch in Brixton put on by the Friends of Windrush Square. The council is backing this lunch on Sunday, June 25 for 100 members of the Windrush Generation. Find out more and register.
Also happening
 We’ve opened ‘The Caribbean Front Room’ installation at Lambeth Town Hall to mark Windrush75. Visit now to check it out!
 Precious Treasures, a new free photography exhibition honouring the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, is now on show at Brixton Library. The exhibition has been created by local community group, Stockwell Good Neighbours, who have been supporting the local Caribbean community since 1974.
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 OVER A BARREL: Windrush Children Tragedy and Triumph
Discover the incredible journeys of children who travelled from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush era. The exhibition, co-curated by multi award-winning journalist Nadine White in collaboration with BCA, explores the profound impact of separation and reunion, isolation and belonging, as well as the cultural and social adjustments these children had to make to thrive in a hostile environment. On show from: today, 22 June to 10 September 2023. Plan your visit.
 Visit Clapham Library to see the ‘Windrush: A Voyage through the Generations’ free photography exhibition by award-winning photographer Jim Grover. It explores how the Windrush Generation and their descendants are living their lives today, and aims to invite conversations around the different ways of passing down their traditions, the continuity of heritage and intergenerational exchange. The exhibition is open until 2 September.
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Lambeth wins top award for Kerbside Strategy
Lambeth Council has been given a prestigious award recognising its groundbreaking Kerbside Strategy, which is set to transform the borough into a safer, healthier, and more sustainable place to live and work. It focuses on four priorities for the future of Lambeth’s streets. It will enable accessible and active travel, create social spaces, increase climate resilience, and reduce motor vehicle traffic and cut emissions.
Find out more
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