The 77th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service takes place at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 6:30pm.
All are welcome to a special Thanksgiving Service held at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday 22nd June 2025, which will honour the Windrush Generation and their descendants through uplifting music, songs, testimonies, prayers, readings and The Word of God.
Beginning with a welcome from the Revd Canon Ned Lunn, Canon for Intercultural Mission and the Arts at Bradford Cathedral, the service will include stories and recollections from Charles Dacres, Chair of the Windrush Generations group; Maureen Rowe, who has told her story as part of a local exhibition; and Olivia Guy, one of three young people who interviewed 22 Black elders of the Windrush Generation who came to live in Bradford as part of ‘The Windrush Stories: Don’t Give Up’ exhibition, which was on display in Cartwright Hall and Bradford Cathedral earlier this decade. These three speakers will be joined by elders from the Windrush generation.
Following the service there will be light refreshments.
Nigel S Guy MBE, Director of Windrush Generations UK, says:
“It is an honour to be the lead organiser for this Thanksgiving Service. It is a fitting occasion to acknowledge a defining period of Britain’s post war legacy of the Caribbean pioneers known as the Windrush generation.
“They gave decades of resolute commitment of labour, skills, care and services, with new vibrant energy and cultures. Creating stronger foundations and lasting bonds in all facets of UK life, they helped put the Great! back into Britain.
“Come join us rejoicing in faith, hope and love. Support the peaceful change for restorative justice for the Windrush generation, giving thanks for the mercy and grace of The Almighty God.”
ENDS
The 77th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service takes place at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 6:30pm. For further information please e-mail windrush-generations@outlook.com.
