Sunday 15th June 2025
On the back of the success of the first Cultural Cohesion Community Day hosted by the Jason Roberts Foundation (JRF) in partnership with Brent Council and the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government the second event on Father’s Day didn’t disappoint as the community came together in good spirits to share outdoor spaces, laughter and movement.
Over three hundred local residents of all ages joined together at Bridgestone Arena on a sunny June afternoon celebrating integration of different cultures and ethnicities.
Once again there was a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy including multi-sports such as tennis, teqball, football with the FA, and cricket, Bollywood style dance performances and dance workshops with Hillside Performing Arts, self-defence interactive demonstrations, face painting, trampolining, and a gladiator style inflatable challenge.
For those wanting a more relaxed afternoon there were head massages and reflexology on offer, as well as community health checks supported by Brent Health Matters.
Music was provided by Phoenix Rising a steel pan band, and resident DJ Jamo Beatz entertained the crowds, and again there were a wide range of cuisines on offer.
The two Community days were an opportunity to showcase Brent’s diversity by highlighting and celebrating the rich variety of cultures that make up the community.
As one attendee said, “There’s a real diversity of cultures here today. It’s a good opportunity to interact and learn from each other.”
Another agreed saying, “It’s not often that you get so many communities, even those living in the same area, together all at once. Events like this are really important to build community cohesion.”
Seeing the smiles and hearing the conversation and laughter during the day, it’s clear that Brent Council’s initiative to bring communities closer together through events like this is a recipe for success.
