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The UK will celebrate the first annual Windrush Day on June 20, with events taking place up and down the country
AS THE UK marks the first annual Windrush day and celebrate the generation who helped shaped the nation, a series of events will be taking place up and down the country to pay homage to those who set sail upon the HMT Empire Windrush.
Below, we’ve listed some of the celebratory events taking place in the city of Birmingham - from church services to community fundays.
The Windrush Annual Church Service
Windrush 1948 Central presents an annual church service which will take place at the First Born Church in Birmingham on Sunday 23 June.
The service will include participation from the Royal Navy, British Army, RAF, West Midlands Police and NHS, along with a 70 member choir.
DATE: Sunday 23 June
TIME: 5-6pm
LOCATION: First Born Church, 23 Lozells Road, Birmingham, B19 2TQ
CONTACT: 07946374577 www.windrush [7] 1948central.uk
Public Service Day
Taking place Saturday 22 June, The Public Service Day will reflect and celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation with historic and modern displays along with activities.
The free community event will include exhibitions from local government, civil service, West Midlands Travel plus more.
DATE: Saturday 22 June
TIME: 10am-6pm
LOCATION: The Sports Hub, Holford Drive, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TU
CONTACT: 07946374577 www.windrush [7] 1948central.uk
Windrush Annual Gala Dinner & Ball
Join the celebration with a special Dinner and Ball honouring the Windrush generation. There will be a Windrush parada alongside entertainment and a drinks reception and dinner.
DATE: Saturday 22 June
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: The Holte Suit, Villa Park, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham b6 GHE
CONTACT: 07946374577 www.windrush [7] 1948central.uk
COST: Over 65’s: £35 / General admission: £45
The Windrush Family and Funday
The event will celebrate, educate and empower the youth, with a series of activities including face painting, football. Workshops plus more.
DATE: Saturday 22 June
TIME: 10am-6pm
LOCATION: The Sports Hub, Holford Drive Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TU
CONTACT: 07946374577 www.windrush [7] 1948central.uk
Windrush Elders Cruise Night
Enjoy an evening of good Caribbean food and entertainment with the Windrush Elders Cruise Night.
The event will include a cabaret show and musical entertainment, playing a mixture of ska, revival, calypso, reggae, motown, juazz and much more.
Admission is free with limited tickets for over 65’s. Elders and church groups welcome.
DATE: Friday 21 June
TIME: 6pm - 11pm
LOCATION: The Hudson Hall, Pannel Croft Village, Hospital Street, Newtown, Birmingham B19 2YD
CONTACT: 07946374577 www.windrush [7] 1948central.uk
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