New Windrush Exhibition to Headline Big Caribbean Lunch in Brixton
A Celebration of Culture, Legacy, and Community
Sunday 22 June 2025 | 12–7pm | Windrush Square, Brixton
Hosted by Friends of Windrush Square
An impressive new outdoor exhibition featuring the moving stories of Windrush pioneers will be revealed as Brixton’s Windrush Square comes alive this summer with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Caribbean. The Annual Big Caribbean Lunch returns on Sunday 22 June 2025 to mark official Windrush Day.
This vibrant, family-friendly landmark event is a joyful celebration of Caribbean culture, honouring the Windrush legacy through food, music, storytelling, art, and community spirit. From 12 noon to 7pm, the square will transform into a lively, welcoming space featuring local food vendors, live performances, spoken word, and the new exhibition titled Windrush Untold Stories.
This powerful display will showcase 20 personal stories from members of the Windrush generation — featuring striking portraits and first-hand accounts from Caribbean elders who arrived in the UK between the late 1940s and 1970s. These deeply personal stories reflect the courage, challenges, and cultural impact of a generation whose legacy continues to shape British life.
As a gesture of appreciation and respect, a free Caribbean lunch will be offered to Windrush elders, served in a dedicated area where they can gather, connect, and be celebrated by the community.
“The Big Caribbean Lunch is more than just a lunch – it’s a moment to gather, honour, and celebrate the cultural contributions of Caribbean people in the UK,” said Ros Griffiths, Founder of The Big Caribbean Lunch.
“We come together on official Windrush Day to honour the Windrush generation and their lasting impact. Their stories inspire us, their strength grounds us, and their culture unites us. It’s a day for remembrance, celebration, and connection in the heart of Brixton.”
Event Highlights:
Authentic Caribbean Street food
Live reggae, soca, and steel pan music
Spoken word and storytelling performances
Local artisan and cultural market stalls
Support available for those seeking help with the Government’s Windrush Compensation Scheme and immigration issues
Photos from Last Year’s Big Caribbean Lunch
Media are invited to view and use images from last year’s Big Caribbean Lunch. The photos capture the essence of the event — vibrant food, music, community spirit, and a celebration of Caribbean culture.
Photos from last year’s event can be download here.
For further information, press enquiries, or to arrange interviews, please contact:
Ros Griffiths
Founder, The Big Caribbean Lunch
ros@bigcaribbeanlunch.com
07956 202771
Notes to the Editor
Windrush Untold Stories is a collaborative public art and oral history exhibition celebrating the lives and legacies of the Windrush Generation and their descendants. Founded by Ros Griffiths, the project brings together community members, artists, and cultural organisations to share powerful intergenerational stories through photography and sound.
The project is delivered by five partner organisations—Empathy Museum, Friends of Windrush Square, Born or Made, Photofusion, and the Black Cultural Archives—with funding from Lambeth Council. Together, the partners bring expertise in storytelling, heritage, photography, community engagement, and event delivery.
Empathy Museum (EM) creates participatory artworks that foster empathy through storytelling and conversation, aiming to heal division. Projects are made in collaboration with communities and amplify lived experience; they are playful, accessible, and free, and reimagine the high street as a place for exchange and community building.
Friends of Windrush Square (FoWS) is a consortium of local residents, activists, and organisations with a mission to protect and promote the heritage, function, and architecture of Windrush Square and its surroundings by advocating for initiatives that generate social value. People, Place, Culture.
Born or Made (BoM) is a Brixton-based communications business and community networking membership group that brings like-minded people together within the local community.
Photofusion is one of the UK’s largest photography hubs. Based in Brixton, they offer facilities, expertise, and opportunities for anyone in the community who is interested in photography.
Black Cultural Archives (BCA) is the home of Black British history, with a mission to collect, preserve, and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK.