The Unsung Heroes of the Windrush Generation

Fri Jun 24 17:31:01 BST 2022

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** Friday 24 June 2022
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Welcome to the MyWestminster newsletter – your weekly update from Westminster City Council. In this issue:
* Windrush – The Unsung Heroes (#windrush)
* Information for Residents (#residents)
* What’s on in Westminster (#whatson)
* Save with City Save (#citysave)
* Public Health Updates (#health)

** Windrush – The Unsung Heroes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHteBXf0AUY
This week, we celebrated the lives and contributions of the Windrush Generation (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/windrush) , those who came to London between 1948 and 1970 upon invitation from the British Government to rebuild a nation ravaged by war. Events included the Westminster Windrush Film Festival, where the ‘And Still We Rise (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5hy4BkFCVI&feature=emb_imp_woyt) ’ documentary was screened. Attendees were greeted by the sounds of the steel pan drum and served traditional Caribbean drinks.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/windrush
The Lord Mayor opened the event, and the film included the stories of Westminster residents, Peter Straker, Roseline Monrose and Sheila Ramsey. Later in the evening, Peter, an actor by trade, shared his story at a meeting of the Full Council (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHteBXf0AUY) , giving a rousing performance of ‘Day-O’, a traditional Jamaican folk song.

You can continue to learn and celebrate the lives of the Windrush Generation by attending the Windrush Generation, Unsung Heroes exhibition now on at Queen’s Park library until Friday 29 July (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/windrush) .

** Information for Residents
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https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/
ARMED FORCES DAY: Members of our military services gathered with the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Ellie Ormsby at City Hall today to take part in a flag-raising for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25 June. The day commemorates the service of men and women in years gone by and across the world today and there are many ways for people, communities, and organisations across the country to show their support (https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/) .
https://youtu.be/XGdesUqT9no
ELECTRIC SCHOOL SIGNS: Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg visited St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School yesterday to see a new electronic sign in action (https://youtu.be/XGdesUqT9no) . The sign lights up at school drop-off and pick-up times instructing vehicles not to enter this road at those times, and represents a move towards creating safer streets around schools. This will help to reduce traffic and pollution, meaning children, parents and teachers can travel to and from school safely by bike, scooter or on foot.
https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview

SUPPORT OUR BUSES: Transport for London has announced its ‘Central London Bus Review’ consultation, proposing changes to bus routes across the city. Buses are needed to offer our residents the cheapest way to travel around London and are vital for those who are not able-bodied or who work nightshifts. Have your say on the consultation today (https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview) .

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-council-call-action-help-residents-risk-flooding-insure-their-homes-and-possessions
AFFECTED BY LAST YEAR’S FLOODING? On 12 and 13 July last year, areas of Westminster experienced flash floods. Hundreds of residents were forced to leave their homes and have struggled to get insurance companies to cover the cost of damages. We are calling upon the government to do more to support residents affected by flooding (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/news/westminster-council-call-action-help-residents-risk-flooding-insure-their-homes-and-possessions) . If you were affected by the floods, please contact us by phone on 020 7641 2259 or by email at mediateam at westminster.gov.uk (mailto:mediateam at westminster.gov.uk) .
http://eepurl.com/h1-4fL
NEWS4YOUTH: Our Youth Advocacy Team is planning to launch a regular monthly online newsletter aimed at providing young people across our estates with information on services, offers and opportunities available to them. Please encourage young people living in your home to sign up to receive this new newsletter by signing up here (http://eepurl.com/h1-4fL) .
HELP WITH THE COST OF LIVING: We know that many people are worried about the rising cost of living in 2022, including rising energy bills, and we want to provide as much support and help as possible to our residents. A range of help and guidance is available (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/advice-and-financial-help-residents) , including practical advice as to how you can cut your energy use at home and other ways to save money.

** What’s on in Westminster
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http://www.westendlive.co.uk/
LIGHT UP THE SQUARE WITH WEST END LIVE: Mamma Mia, here we go again... Join us in Trafalgar Square this weekend for performances from the West End’s most celebrated musicals and discover exciting new shows with West End LIVE. You don’t need to book, just turn up on the day and join in. Check out the full line up and get more information here (http://www.westendlive.co.uk/) and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PRIDE: This is Pride in London’s 50th anniversary (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/pride-london) and it’s a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ activism and culture throughout the years. That’s why this year the parade will retrace the historic route taken in 1972. Joining this year’s Pride parade? Tag us at @CityWestminster and using #WestminsterCelebratesPride to share your experiences.
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/events
CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: As part of London Climate Action Week, our teams will be helping you learn how to live more sustainably at a series of events including SouthWestFest (https://southwestfest.org.uk/) on Saturday 25 June and the Westbourne Summer Festival (https://www.facebook.com/WestFestW2/) on Sunday 26 June. We’ll also be taking the Smogmobile out around the city to highlight the causes of and solutions to air pollution, plus we’re hosting a Climate Action Community Day at Ebury Edge on 16 July. More details can be found here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/tackling-climate-change-westminster/events) .

** Save with City Save
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https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save
MORE OFFERS WITH CITY SAVE: Our membership scheme for residents is free to join and brings you discounts and savings that can help you make the most of your city. Current offers include:
* Get 20% off all services at Live True Soho (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/20-all-services-live-true-soho) . The Live True London Soho hair salon offers a full range of hair and beauty services in the heart of Soho.
* Enjoy 10% off authentic Indian cuisine at Maharaja of India (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save/10-discount-maharaja-india) , mouth-watering traditional Indian cuisine cooked to perfection in the heart of Leicester Square.

Find more great offers on food and drink, culture and entertainment, sport and leisure, shopping and much more at the City Save website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westminster-city-save) .

** Public Health Updates
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS UP TO DATE WITH VACCINATIONS: Recent news that the virus which causes polio has been detected in London shows these illnesses are still around. The risk is low, but it is very important to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child’s red book, contact your GP or visit the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/) to find out more.
VACCINATION SURVEY: Are you a parent of a child aged under 10 years? Share your views and experiences (https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJsu30w2PApHD8y?jfefe=new) about childhood vaccines with researchers at Imperial College London and Mosaic Community Trust to help the team understand why some children get vaccinated late or miss out on some of their routine vaccinations.

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