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23/07/2025

We are looking for girls and boys 6-21as well as senior players 21+ to join the Cambridge. Training given by Mr John Maynard, West Indian fast bowler. Contact Carol on [email protected]

18/07/2025

Thank you everyone for coming, it was a great night down memory lane. Fantastic and thank you Elder Eugene Toyloy for the dance and who told us that he first came to the pub 53 years again. Great night, one to be remembered. Thank you to Sherman and Nicole for the food, to Kearon and Dian for the music, to all the staff and owner of the Devonshire Arms. To Lucy and her family the former family of the Devonshire Arm and Trevor former landlord, to Cathy for your support and Eddie Stadnik and everyone who came to make it a night to remember.

18/07/2025

A look back on the first Windrush Event in Cambridge we held last year.

The Windrush Tea Party was a vibrant celebration honoring the contributions of the Windrush Generation and their descendants. Held in a warm, community-focused atmosphere, the event featured live steel pan music, adding a lively Caribbean rhythm to the occasion. Musicians, dressed in colorful tropical shirts, created a joyful ambiance that resonated with the crowd.

Guests, elegantly gathered around tables adorned with tiered trays of cakes, tea, and fresh fruit, enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea. The event encouraged socializing across generations and backgrounds, with attendees smiling, engaging in conversation, and celebrating the legacy of Caribbean culture in the UK.

The event served not only as a festive gathering but also as a moment of reflection, honoring resilience, community spirit, and the cultural richness brought by the Windrush Generation.

15/07/2025

The African Caribbean Research Group partners with the Museum of Cambridge to celebrate the contributions of the Windrush Pioneers to rebuild Britain.

The Legacies of the Windrush Generation in Cambridge is shines a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and the individuals who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. The exhibition 26 April - January 2026. Stand entry applies, children 16 and under visit free.

Featuring a unique first-time series of oral histories from local Caribbean Elders in Cambridge, the oral histories capture special moments of family history, experiences and invaluable community stories. The stories were collected in partnership with Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi (ACRG). Learn about the fantastic legacy of the Windrush generation through music, food religion, the arts and community. Enjoy the story of the pub landlords, local newsagents owners, steelpan bands, midwifery and military service. Celebrate the people at the heart of Cambridge's community.