To remember the stories of those involved, Arundells will be hosting an exhibition from the 12th August - 1st November.
In August 1972 Uganda’s President Idi Amin suddenly announced his intention to expel the Asian community from the country within 90 days.
This August marks 50 years since this inhumane and wicked expulsion.
The exhibition tells the story of the expulsion and how the Asians, stripped of their jobs, property and dignity came to Britain, and how the government and an army of volunteers made them welcome.
It tells the story of the political struggle and how the refugees made a new life in a, sometimes, hostile climate. It is, however, a story with a moral – Britain’s compassion has been rewarded by the great contribution made to our national life by the Ugandan Asian community over the last 50 years.
Entry to the exhibition is included with a house or garden entry ticket. Click here to view opening times and prices.
The exhibition at Arundells has been made possible through the generous support of the Ahluwalia Family Foundation and of the Rumi Foundation. The Foundation is grateful for the work of its Advisory Group on the exhibition: Rt Hon Shailesh Vara M.P., Cllr Ravi Govindia and ecotourism expert and entrepreneur Praveen Moman.
Panel discussion
To support the exhibition, on Thursday 1st September, Arundells will be hosting a panel discussion. The event will bring together key players to examine the mass expulsion of Uganda’s Asian community, their experiences in Britain, the political battle for acceptance and the lessons learned for policy today.
When
Thursday 1st September
Drinks reception 5:30pm – 7pm
Panel Discussion 7pm
Where
The Marquee in the garden at Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN
Tickets
£15- to include Canapés and drinks in the garden
There will be access to Arundells and the Exodus exhibition during the reception
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