Better Together is a community project now in its seventh year, bringing together young people and older members of the Windrush Generation to share stories, experiences, and conversations.
Through open discussions and creative activities, the project explores themes of migration, identity, heritage, and belonging. It creates a space where generations can learn from one another, connect through shared experiences, and build stronger community ties.
By understanding the past, young people are encouraged to feel proud of who they are and confident in shaping the future.
2026 KAINÉ -Windrush Programme 2026
Windrush Memories Exhibition
A powerful exhibition capturing stories, artefacts, and lived experiences of the Windrush Generation in Leicester.
Opens 12 June 2026
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery,New Walk Museum, 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
Let Me Learn from You
Kainé, the University of Leicester with support from Leicester City Council celebrate Windrush Day by inviting children from local schools to a day where they will meet members of Leicester’s Windrush Generation. It has been developed to celebrate their legacy while creating opportunities for young people to learn through stories, lived experience, and creative expression. This programme reflects a shared commitment to preserving histories, encouraging inter-generational dialogue and inspiring young people through heritage, culture and education.
22 June 2026
University of Leicester
Bob Burgess Building, University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH
Handing Down the Legacy
Members of the Better Together Windrush group will attend libraries across the city to engage intergenerational activities with local school children. Organised by Leicester City Council, Library & Community Services and delivered by Marcia Brown, this inter-generational group will engage in hybrid craft activity creating interactive “memory-cases” containing memorabilia, stories, interview prompts, and recorded audio/video testimony.
Human Libraries:
25th June 2026 – St Barnabas Library 10.00 – 12.00
29th June 2026 – New Parks Library 10.00 – 12.00
2nd July 2026 – Brite Centre 10.00 – 12.00
Better Together Windrush Showcase
The Better Together Windrush Showcase is a vibrant, intergenerational celebration honouring the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of the Windrush Generation. It brings together elders, young people, artists, and local partners for a joy filled evening of presentations, songs, poetry and drama.
“We are committed to heritage and community empowerment and seek through this event, to amplify unheard voices and emphasise the importance of preserving Black British History for future generations”
28th October 2026 6.00pm
Curve Theatre
60 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB
Windrush 2026 at Spinney Hills Primary (left) and Stokeswood Primary (right)
Above: A clip of the Windrush 2026 workshop at The Brite Centre in Braunstone, with Folville Primary
What is Windrush Day?
Windrush Day, marked every year on 22 June, honours the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948 and celebrates the immense contribution of Caribbean people to Britain. The passengers aboard the Windrush were among the first of thousands invited to help rebuild the UK after the Second World War. They became nurses, engineers, transport workers, artists, soldiers, faith leaders and community builders — shaping modern British culture in profound and lasting ways. Windrush Day ensures their legacy is recognised, their stories preserved and their role in British history taught with dignity and truth.
The day is also a reminder of the injustices many elders later faced during the Windrush Scandal, including wrongful detentions, loss of employment, threats of deportation and the emotional trauma caused by the Hostile Environment. Commemorating Windrush Day is therefore both a celebration and a call for justice, respect and continued support for those affected.
Kainé Management plays an active role in Windrush Day because our mission is rooted in heritage, community empowerment and intergenerational connection. We recognise that the Windrush Generation laid the foundations for many of the communities we serve today. Their resilience, culture and leadership continue to inspire our work across Leicester and beyond.
The Empire Windrush
You can also read the more about the types of activities and typical program details via this online brochure.
Previous Better Together Windrush Proect annual reports are also available online via these links:
2021 Better Together Windrush Project report
Exciting Video Content!
We have some Youtube content covering the background to Better Together and Windrush available below via Youtube (external links).
Better Together, our Windrush Project, will return this year! Follow us on social media if you can or send us a message through the website to keep in touch.
