The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme

Rudi Page tells us a little bit about The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme which he has coordinated.

The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme is a unique community-focused initiative that showcases a life-size replica of the actual vessels anchor to celebrate Caribbean Commonwealth communities’ cultural heritage and contributions to the United Kingdom (UK).

Rudi Page and Patrick Vernon with the Windrush Anchor replica

The programme’s objectives are to engage wider communities on the Windrush Heritage, develop innovative educational approaches to raising cultural esteem, and pass on a legacy to young people by providing opportunities for them to play a key role in shaping cultural outputs.

The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education programme seeks to celebrate the cultural heritage of Caribbean Commonwealth communities. The Windrush Legacy room allows visitors from all backgrounds and ages to become immersed within households of the 1960s & 1970s Caribbean communities within England.

Designer of the Windrush Anchor replica, Laura Carle

This programme is rooted in the values of respect, inclusion, and belonging and aims to inspire peaceful, caring, and enterprising neighbourhoods and local communities.

Key Milestones:

• Community Empowerment

• Community Mental Health

• Creative Clusters & Murals

• Cultural Heritage Learning

• Digital Dialogues & Images

• Heritage & Legacy Exhibitions and Festivals

• Intergenerational Storytelling

The Windrush Anchor Heritage Education Programme represents hope, strength and belonging, aligns with 2030 National development plans and promotes a sense of cultural pride and unity amongst Caribbean Commonwealth communities.

To find out more, get in touch with Rudi at rudipage7@gmail.com.