The Windrush Generation Jigsaw Puzzle

Name: The Windrush Generation Jigsaw Puzzle
SKU: 1146
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£14.90 – £15.90 exc VAT

Product Description

The Windrush Jigsaw puzzle is a celebration and acknowledgement of the contributions made by the Windrush generation and its continuation by their descendants to British society.

Caribbean men and women answered the call from ‘Mother England’ and came to help rebuild an economy that had been severely drained by the second world war.

June 22nd 1948 saw the arrival of over 1000 Caribbean men and women on the Empire Windrush which docked at Tilbury Docks, Essex.

Most of the arrivals found jobs in the construction and manufacturing industries and on public transport as train drivers, bus conductors etc.

Additionally, many Caribbean women worked in the newly created NHS as nurses and midwives whilst others found employment in admin or the civil service.

Benefits of jigsaws for seniors and children

Research has shown that puzzles such as the Windrush Generation Jigsaw (Dementia Friendly) have a therapeutic effect, exercising the brain whilst providing hours of relaxation in seniors and those with early-stage dementia.

Putting a puzzle together improves concentration, short-term memory, cognition, and visual-spatial reasoning. Enhancing socialisation and transmissive and integrative reminiscence are additional benefits.

In children, studies reveal that jigsaws enhance memory skills, concentration, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, self-esteem and much more.

As well jigsaws are a great education tool in that they allow for engaging interactive conversations, improved language skills and topic-specific knowledge. As in this instance, it can be used to talk about the Windrush generation, Black British history etc.

More fun this way…

Once completed check out some of our other children’s and seniors’ dementia-friendly puzzles

Also, our brain-boosting our Colouring Pages and Word Games

Our puzzles make great BIRTHDAY PRESENTS AND GIFTS.

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The Windrush Generation jigsaw is a celebration and acknowledgement of the contributions made by the Windrush Generation to British society. As well as its continuation by their descendants.

If you’re looking for an easy-to-complete family puzzle, that’s not just a source of entertainment for young and old but also spotlights the efforts of these pioneers then this jigsaw is for you.

With large easy-to-handle chunky wooden pieces, the Windrush Generation jigsaw puzzle is perfectly suited for children, seniors and those with early-stage dementia. Ranging from 12-80 pieces means they are easy to complete. The puzzle contains many elements of the Windrush era and beyond that will stimulate transmissive and integrative reminiscence as well as give hours of delightful family or group conversations.

Benefits of jigsaw puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles have been shown to have a therapeutic effect, exercising the brain whilst providing hours of relaxation. Putting the Windrush Generation jigsaw together allows for improved concentration, mentally stimulating both sides of the brain.

Research reveals that this has led to an improvement in short-term memory, cognition and visual-spatial reasoning. This is a task that can be completed by yourself, with family or in a group allowing for social interaction and fun all around.

Once completed you will feel a great sense of accomplishment and will be reaching for the next puzzle! Why not look at some of the other puzzles that we have available!