DDE at the Global Centre

Devon Development Education and the Devon Windrush Group, warmly invite you to come together in celebration of the Caribbean community and to honour the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation.

Join us for a vibrant weekend celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean community - honouring the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation through exhibitions, conversations, music, food and family-friendly activities.

🎨 Explore exhibitions
🗣️ Front Room Conversations
🎶 Caribbean music & celebration event
🍛 Caribbean food available by pre-booking
🎲 Crafts, games, spice trail & more for all ages

📅 Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RD
FREE entry

⭐ Celebration Event
Saturday 20th June | 6PM–9PM | Free entry but if you'd like to join us for Caribbean food (by pre-booking ONLY!) book here: https://bit.ly/CelebrateWindrush (£5)

With Exeter Respect Festival – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

Today we reflect on the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib, remembered in Sikh communities for his teachings of compassion, equality, humility, and peace.

Moments like these offer opportunities to learn about different faiths, histories, and traditions - helping build greater understanding between communities.

Spotlighting the talks as part of our Day One: Celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean Community event this weekend:

🧳 Celebrating Windrush: Front Room Conversations with Nadia Gorton 🧳

Every journey leaves a story behind.

Join Nadia Gorton for "With Every Suitcase Comes a Story", a heartfelt and thought-provoking exploration of migration, family, identity and belonging.

Using a striking suitcase display alongside personal storytelling, Nadia reflects on her family's Windrush journey from Jamaica to the UK, revealing the memories, emotions and treasured objects carried across continents and generations.

✨ Personal Stories
✨ Windrush Heritage
✨ Interactive Suitcase Display
✨ Reflections on Family, Identity & Migration

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕓 4:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6RD
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come and be part of an afternoon of conversation, reflection and shared history.

Spotlighting the talks as part of our Day One: Celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean Community event this weekend:

🌿 Celebrating Windrush: Front Room Conversations with Anne Madray 🌿

Join us for an intimate and inspiring afternoon as Anne Madray presents "Becoming: A Story in Poems" — a powerful collection of poetry, spoken word, artwork and personal storytelling.

Through three moving pieces, Anne explores childhood memories of Jamaica, her family's journey through Indentureship and Windrush, and the enduring love and wisdom passed down through generations.

✨ Poetry
✨ Spoken Word
✨ Original Artwork & Sketches
✨ Stories of Identity, Migration & Heritage

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕝 2:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6RD
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come and share in a conversation about the stories we carry and the connections that shape who we are.

Spotlighting talks as part of our Day One: Celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean Community event:

🏏 Celebrating Windrush: Front Room Conversations with Krish Madray 🏏

Discover a remarkable family story through "Cricket: Ivan Madray – Before and Beyond", a personal and reflective talk by Krish Madray.

Exploring the life of his father, Ivan Madray, Krish shares a journey shaped by cricket, migration, achievement and family legacy. Through personal insight and lived experience, he reflects on how history continues to influence identity and belonging across generations.

✨ Family History
✨ Windrush Heritage
✨ Cricket & Community
✨ Identity, Legacy & Connection

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕐 1:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6RD
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Join us for an engaging conversation about heritage, resilience and the stories that continue to shape our communities today.

📢 Представляємо Exeter Connection Service

Шановна громадо!

Ми раді повідомити про запуск Exeter Connection Service (Служби зв'язку Ексетера) - нової служби підтримки, яку Devon Ukrainian Association реалізує у партнерстві з Exeter City Council.

Ця служба створена для того, щоб допомагати українцям та їхнім родинам, які проживають в Ексетері, долати виклики адаптації, отримувати необхідну підтримку та впевнено будувати своє життя у Великій Британії. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

🤝 Ми прагнемо допомогти людям перейти від етапу екстреної підтримки до довгострокової стабільності, незалежності та успішної інтеграції.

Підтримка може включати:
🏠 житло та поселення
📄 візові та імміграційні питання (інформація та направлення)
💼 працевлаштування, навчання та розвиток навичок
🌱 добробут, соціальні зв'язки та інтеграцію
ℹ️ навігацію державними та місцевими службами Великої Британії

Come and join in the various Celebrate Exeter's Divercity events around Windrush Day

Celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean Community
Flag Raising Ceremony and Speeches (Celebrating Windrush in Devon)

Exeter is marking Windrush Day with a weekend of stories, music, food and family-friendly activities 🎶

Join the celebrations at Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street on Saturday 20 June, with guest speakers from 1–5pm and a free evening event from 6–9pm.

There’ll also be Caribbean food available for £5, plus crafts and traditional games across the weekend. A flag-raising ceremony takes place at Devon County Hall on Monday 22 June.