Age Exchange has announced The Windrush Journey & Arrival 2026, a community reminiscence, arts and dance project that will bring together Windrush generation elders living with dementia, their carers and other community members in Lambeth and Lewisham. Through co-produced workshops, filmed performances and public exhibitions, the project will honour lived experience, preserve community stories and celebrate the cultural legacy of the Windrush Generation.
The Windrush Journey & Arrival 2026
Age Exchange is proud to launch The Windrush Journey & Arrival 2026, a creative community project celebrating the lives, memories and cultural legacy of the Windrush Generation across Brixton and Lewisham.
Running from 8 June to 31 July 2026, the project brings together Windrush elders living with dementia, their carers, local residents and community dancers through reminiscence, movement and storytelling. The programme aims to honour lived experience, strengthen community pride and ensure that Windrush stories continue to be shared across generations.
What’s Happening
- Co‑production dance workshops (8–20 June) — Creative sessions blending movement, memory and storytelling.
- Filmed performances on Windrush Day (22 June) — Two one‑hour performances featuring participants’ stories and reflections.
- Public exhibitions (15–31 July) — Local exhibitions in Lambeth and Lewisham sharing film, stories and creative outcomes with the wider community.
Why It Matters
As Yvonne Elliott, a grandchild of the Windrush Generation, reflects:
“Dancing these stories and seeing others honour them has given me a deeper sense of who I am. If we don’t capture our elders’ memories now, we lose a part of ourselves.”
Who’s Involved
The project brings together Windrush elders, carers, family members, dementia community dancers, volunteers and local residents. By centring reminiscence and inclusive creative practice, the programme creates space for connection, pride and visibility for stories that have shaped modern Britain.
About Age Exchange
Age Exchange is a leading charity using arts, culture and social connection to support people living with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and social isolation. Founded in 1983, it is recognised nationally for its pioneering reminiscence‑based approach.
If you would like to take part in the project, share you own family history of coming to the UK from The Caribbean, or host a screening of Film we are making, contact Age Exchange:
hello@age-exchange.org.uk 020 8318 9105 or 07801 702 438