Active Horizons will be delivering Windrush Roadshow workshops around the Bexley borough, particularly aimed at schools and the community. The aim of the workshop is to celebrate and commemorate Windrush by raising awareness to young generation through the lenses of the elders in our community with lived experiences. They will be sharing their journey of Windrush and how they have helped shaped Britain today.

As you may be aware on the 22nd June we will be celebrating 75 year anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush Generation. The arrival of the ship HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury docks in 1948, bringing more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean, is a moment that shaped modern Britain.

Workshop Outline

As a school based in Bexley, we would like to offer this opportunity to run an interactive workshop to your pupils/students.

·       The workshop will include a mini exhibition of the Windrush, an interactive discussion led by Active Horizons’ Youth Workers and someone from Windrush generation and an opportunity for everyone to ask questions.

·       We may deliver this workshop as part of an assembly, A class or year group. This depends on your needs.

·       The Workshop is at no cost.

·       Timeframe of the work the workshop will be for 30-45 minutes. But we can give an allowance for 1hour just to include set up time.

·       We are aiming to roll this out in June – July. We anticipate a high interest for this opportunity and would encourage you to let us know your interest very soon. As this will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

About Active Horizons

Active Horizons is an established Youth Organisation, a registered Charity set up to raise the voice and engagement of young people. We operate across Bexley and surrounding areas in London providing timely and much needed support to underserved young people and communities.  We actively encourage the children of today to engage in activities which will benefit them in the future. This is a great opportunity for today’s youth to deepen the conversation about the past, present and future of modern Britain.

 If you are interested to sign up for this opportunity, Please complete the Expression of Interest form or contact Sinder Dhinsey on Sinder@activehorizons.org.uk or telephone 07724274187 if you would like further information or to book in a date by 16 June 2023. You can also visit our website for further details on www.activehorizons.org 

Once we receive your EIO form we will get back to you with next steps. 

We look forward to hearing from you and celebrating this incredibly important history.

Yours Faithfully

Yeukai Taruvinga- Chief Executive Officer