Roma Taylor, Founder of Windrush Cymru Elders, Recognised in King’s New Year Honours List with BEM Award Roma Taylor, the esteemed founder and chair of Windrush Cymru Elders, has been duly recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List, receiving the prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM). This esteemed accolade pays tribute to Taylor’s exceptional contributions…
Hanna Muhammd Race Council Cymru Youth Parliament Member Hanna Mahamed, a dedicated Youth Parliament member representing Race Council Cymru, is currently pursuing a degree in neuroscience at Cardiff University. In her role, she collaborates closely with Members of Parliament (MPs) and Assembly Members (AMs) whilst also regularly meeting with other Welsh Youth Parliament Members (WYPM)…
RAF Musicians come to Cardiff to celebrate World Music A UNIQUE musical collaboration came to Cardiff Bay today from the RAF and a talented musician from Swansea. Titled ‘A Celebration of World Music’, it saw the Central Band of the Royal Air Force play at the Pierhead building, joined by Swansea pianist and composer Ify…
Ethnic Minority and Commonwealth Servicemen and Women Memorial Service 2023 On Tuesday, 14th November, 2023, Alexandra Gardens in Cardiff served as a poignant backdrop for a solemn and heartfelt Memorial Service honouring the sacrifices of our Minority Ethnic and Commonwealth Servicemen and Women. The service commenced at 9:30am uniting communities in remembrance and gratitude for…
Royal Visit Commemorating Windrush 75th Anniversary And Kickstarted Black History Wales 365 Celebrations On 3 October 2023, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a heartwarming event at the Grange Pavilion in Cardiff. Their Royal Highnesses met with members of the Windrush Generation, marking the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush.…
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Helpline and support numbers:Meic Cymrusupport for children and young people up to 25 years old. Tel 0808 802 3456Visit thier websiteMental Health Helpline for WalesProvides emotional support, referral to agencies and free self help leaflets for anyone in Wales. Tel: 0800 132 737 or TEXT 81066Visit thier websiteMind CymruProvide advice and support to empower anyone…
Join Us For Black History Wales 365 2023-24 Launch Black History Wales 365 is an all-year showcase of artistic, cultural, and educational events across Wales, launched in September or October each year, that highlights the significant contributions and achievements of Black individuals and communities throughout Wales. The event highlights the rich cultural heritage, struggles,…
NATIONAL WINDRUSH @75 ANNIVERSARY 2023 On the momentous occasion of the Windrush@75 Anniversary, a remarkable event took place at the iconic Senedd Building in Cardiff Bay on June 22, 2023. The day was filled with heartfelt tributes, joyful celebrations, and a renewed commitment to honouring the contributions of the Windrush generation and Commonwealth Nationals. The…
National Windrush Day Funding Announcement 2024 | Windrush Cymru @76 | Applications Now Open Following the successful delivery of Windrush Grants for 2022 and 2023, Race Council Cymru (led by Windrush Cymru Elders) successfully bid via an open procurement process to administer a small grant scheme for Welsh Government funding for National Windrush Day |…
