Author: Tyrone Roach

It’s a testament to the group’s reputation that over fifteen community groups were represented at this annual event.

Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1932, Blenman moved to the UK after the Second World War. He was part of the wave of Caribbean recruits who joined London Transport in the late 1950s

Pinder later moved to British Guiana to work on the Demerara telephone exchange project, where his interest in anti-colonial politics and trade unionism deepened.

Barbados XI beats Broomley CC

Earlier in the afternoon, Manchester’s Mack Clarke asked the crowd to observe a one-minute silence in honour of Winston Pinder, a Barbadian pioneer, former NCBA executive officer, and a significant contributor to the Caribbean community in the UK.

From its inception, BOCFA created a vital social and support network bringing Barbadians together to connect, share experiences, and build community.

His Barbadian heritage, through parents John and Janice Stevenson, forms part of the cultural foundation.

Founders Oriel Weekes, Pauline Sealy, Jennifer Howell, Sheila Atherley, Iona Gittens, and Carlma Deabrau built a solid base for the association.

The event brought together associations and individuals in the Diaspora to support Barbados

“Cheryl was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose warmth, strength and unwavering love were the foundation of her family.”