An exhibition celebrating the history of the Windrush generation in Wales is currently in situ in Blaenau Gwent and is available to be viewed until the end of August.
The Windrush Cymru Exhibition shares the achievements and contributions of those who settled in the UK from the Caribbean and their descendants. These pioneers played a vital role in rebuilding Britain – working in steel mills, coal mines, hospitals and public transport - shaping the fabric of our nation after World War II.
The Race Council Cymru exhibition, funded by the National Lottery can be viewed at the following venues:
* General Offices, Ebbw Vale (Monday - Friday 9am-4pm)
* Tredegar Library (Monday - Wednesday & Friday 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5.30pm and Saturday, 9am – 1pm)
*Abertillery Library (Tuesday - Friday 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5.30pm and Saturday, 9am – 1pm).
You can also listen to the Valleys Voices podcast series, hosted by the West Gwent Community Cohesion Team, where Sean Wharton shares his story as a Windrush descendant and growing up in Gwent.
For more information on the Windrush Generation, you can visit the Windrush Generation Foundation by clicking on this link
You may also be interested to read and support Welsh Government’s Anti Racist Wales Action Plan - the plan aims to combat racism and promote equality across Wales by 2030.
