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Nottingham Forest Community Trust welcomed 40 local school pupils to the City Ground ahead of Windrush Day for an interactive workshop exploring history, identity, and the local legacy of a Forest legend.

In partnership with British Future, the Trust brought Windrush history to life, using the power of football, storytelling, and hands-on learning to connect young people with a vital part of British heritage.

The interactive session welcomed pupils from two local Nottingham schools, Denewood Academy and Nottingham Academy, to the home of the Nottingham Forest.

Dr. Barbara Adewumi and Priyesh Patel from British Future led an engaging presentation detailing the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in 1948, the experiences of Caribbean migrants in post-war Britain, and the invaluable contributions the generation and their descendants have made to modern society.

The workshop served as a curtain-raiser for Windrush Day (June 22^nd 2026), giving the children a space to remember, celebrate, and learn from this shared history.

A key focus of the day used football to drive deeper conversations about belonging, representation, and social change. Pupils explored the career of a true Nottingham Forest pioneer: Viv Anderson.

Born in Clifton, Anderson progressed through the ranks at Nottingham Forest, playing a pivotal role in the club’s historic success before becoming the first Black footballer to win a senior cap for the England men’s national team.

Discussing Anderson’s journey right here at the City Ground showed the pupils that Windrush history isn’t just something found in school textbooks – it is actively rooted in the history of Nottingham and the football culture they see today.

The pupils were also given the unique opportunity to interact with real-life artifacts from the Windrush era. Handling items similar to those carried by Caribbean migrants – including a traditional grip suitcase – allowed the children to reflect on what it meant to leave everything behind to start a new life in a new country.

Following the classroom session, the group went behind the scenes with an exclusive tour of the City Ground, highlighting the role stadiums play as modern hubs for community unity and pride.

Football has long been a vehicle for social progress, and this collaboration highlighted how community trusts, schools, and organisations can work together to deliver impactful education.

As the country marks Windrush Day, Nottingham Forest Community Trust remains committed to ensuring the next generation understands the diverse stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped our community and our game.