Born in Barbados in 1936, Wood immigrated to Britain in 1962, becoming curate of St. Stephen’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush, a position held until 1974.
In 1985, he was appointed Bishop of Croydon, becoming the first Black bishop appointed by the Anglican Church, a position in which he remained until 2003.
Here we detail some of the ideas and history behind the annual celebration.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Caribbean Evening |
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