Our mission is to celebrate the contributions of the Windrush Generation in Ipswich and to promote cultural exchange and social cohesion.
Following on from the success of our Micro Reflection Room in Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich, it is now time for us to share this special space with our wider society. We aim to create the front room setting within a touring bus for all to see and reflect upon what we all have in common without social media all those years ago.
If you can help, please donate to our fundraiser.
Reflection Bus Mobile Museum by Ipswich Windrush Society
The Reflection Room is a time capsule exhibition located in the Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich, and showcases the stories of the Windrush Generation via a unique collection of memorabilia and a memorial wall honouring the local community. Please contact us to arrange a viewing.
Times are subject to change based on the availability of volunteers
Visit us at our new (temporary) location: First floor, Sailmakers Shopping Centre, opposite River Island.
We're urgently looking for a new home for the Reflection Room display after being asked to leave our space at Sailmakers Shopping Centre before the end of 2024.
If you can help, please contact us.
Visit us at our new (temporary) location: First floor, Sailmakers Shopping Centre, opposite River Island.
July 25 2024
In partnership with Chapter 82
Free creative workshops for 7–11 year olds at The Hold, Suffolk Archives, Ipswich. Dates/Times: 10:00–12:00 on Thursday July 25, Friday July 26, Thursday August 1. Book your tickets at the Suffolk Archives website
July 17 2024
In partnership with Kingsmen and 1SAF
8-week men's group to share experiences and discuss issues affecting black men. Open to men (18 and over). 8 sessions starting Wednesday July 17 19:00-21:00 at Nansen Road Baptist Church, Ipswich, IP3 9HN
June 11 2025
The Windrush Generation transformed British society after arriving from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971, with many settling in towns like Ipswich. This annual festival celebrates their lasting contribution to our community while bringing together residents of all backgrounds for one of Suffolk's biggest cultural celebrations. Organisers say the event has grown significantly since launching, describing it as “about coming together to celebrate identity, legacy and resilience.”
March 5 2025
The Ipswich Windrush Society, based in the Sailmaker's Shopping Centre, has been awarded £20,000 as part of the government's Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025. Mr Thomas said: “From small acorns resilient oak trees are spawned. The first generation planted those seeds and those roots steadfast into the ground for the generations that followed to build this society in Ipswich and the surrounding areas “We would like to celebrate this 77th anniversary with all our society so we can come together and showcase what Ipswich has to offer.”
