Today marks the anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at the Port of Tilbury near London on June 22, 1948.

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The Caribbean community who arrived into the UK have since made an "enormous contribution" to Britain, sacrificing their lives and hardship says Bracknell Forest Council.

But due to Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the council is asking residents to reflect at home.

Councillor Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, said: “Windrush Day is a celebration of everything that our British Caribbean community brings to our rich and diverse nation and indeed, our borough.

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“It’s an important reflection on everything that the Windrush Generation sacrificed and contributed, and still contribute, to Britain. Sadly, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it isn’t as easy to celebrate the day with events this year but there’s still lots going on and lots to do at home to mark this important part of our history and heritage.”

Suggested activities include:

•Tuning in to watch the National Theatre’s adaptation of Andrea Levy’s ground-breaking novel Small Island - free to air until 24 June through their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pac-Furijsw

•Sharing your stories and photos of you or your family’s journey to the UK and what you’ve brought to the nation and Bracknell Forest

•Reading about Windrush stories via the British Library at: www.bl.uk/windrush

•Creating a Windrush playlist – inspiration can be found at: www.windrushday.org.uk/community/the-windrush-70-50-playlist