Jamaica Society Leeds
jamaicasocleeds.bsky.social
Jamaica Society Leeds
@jamaicasocleeds.bsky.social
Charity championing #Jamaica's culture, people, heritage in the UK and caring about the welfare and wellbeing of our community in #Leeds since 1977. Proud of our HQ Jamaica House #OutofManyFestival #WindrushGeneration
🎄💛 Christmas spirit, reggae joy! 💚🎶
Join Jamaica Society Leeds for our Christmas Carol Service- festive carols, reggae Christmas vibes + a special performance from the Irish community! ☘️❤️

📅 13 Dec | ⏰ 3–5pm
📍 Jamaica House, LS7 3HA
👉🏾 [email protected]
#Christmas #Jamaica #Leeds #reggae
December 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎅🏾Carols, Community & Culture 💖
🎄This season, when we gather, we shine brighter.

💝Help us keep that joy for 2026!
🔵When you shop at #Tesco, vote for #Jamaica Society #Leeds in the #BlueToken campaign. Saturday Socials for all.

💛 The more tokens, more #StrongerStarts .

#ChristmasSpirit
#Christmas
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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🛒 Every time you shop at #Tesco, drop your blue token in our slot to help strengthen our intergenerational work.

💛 Together, we build community.
💚 Together, we support each other.
🖤 Together, we grow stronger.

#StrongerStarts #Community #Jamaica #OneLoveLeeds #Leeds
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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💛🎄 This Christmas, Vote for #Community! 🎄💛
We’re part of the #Tesco #StrongerStarts #BlueToken campaign. Your vote helps us keep elders and youths connected via our Saturday Socials.

The power of generations united during the Hurricane relief effort. That spirit continues.

#Jamaica #Leeds
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE! CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE ✨🎄
🎅🏾 Sat 13 Dec, 3pm 🤶🏾
Jamaica Society Leeds invites everyone—bring your nans, granddads, grand-aunts, uncles, little ones… or just bring yourself! 💛💚❤️
Elderly-friendly & intergenerational—let’s celebrate together! 🎶🕯️❤️💚💛
#ChristmasCarol
#Leeds
#Christmastime
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Grace Has the Final Word. 💛

💚 In our last #volunteer spotlight for #HurricaneMelissaRelief, Grace Macintosh is inspired by her heritage, and #Jamaica that has given the world so much. 🇯🇲✨

We’re humbled by her grace. 🙏🏾

#Leeds #Community
#StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Thank you, volunteers, you stepped forward with love and action and made all the difference, sending hope home. 🇬🇧👉🏾🇯🇲

#HurricaneMelissaRelief #StrongerTogether
#JamaicaStrong #ThankYouLeeds #OneLove
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Volunteer Appreciation – We Couldn’t Do It Without You! 💚🖤💛

💝 ’Tis the Season of Giving & Reflection 🙏🏾

Our hearts are with #Jamaica recovering from #HurricaneMelissa.
Last month, we were a true #community hub. Volunteers from across #Leeds (and even Bradford!) 🇯🇲📦
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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🇯🇲 Robert Chrouch, a long-standing member of Jamaica Society Leeds, went shopping with his son to personally buy supplies for those affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Forever dignified. Forever inspiring. 🤗

Community action has no age limit.
🇬🇧👉🏾🇯🇲 One community. One mission. One love.
#Jamaica #Leeds
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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🇯🇲 Doreen Patterson (94) travelled all the way from Glasgow → Leeds to donate to Jamaica House.
She searched for somewhere to give, and when she found us, she came with love, generosity, and the support of her friend and niece.
Pure determination. 💛

#OneLove #Nonagenarians #Inspiration
#Glasgow
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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🌟 MONDAY MOTIVATION 🌟
90+ YEARS YOUNG AND STILL GIVING WITH LOVE! 💛💚🖤

Meet two incredible nonagenarians whose hearts are as strong as their roots. 👴🏾💪🏾👵🏾
Their actions this week left us truly moved. 🥲

#MondayMotivation #HurricaneMelissaRelief
#JamaicaStrong
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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You gave hope, relief & dignity to people rebuilding their lives.

To our volunteers, friends & local organisations - thank you for your time, energy & compassion.

💛💚🖤 Thank You Leeds! Your kindness is felt across the ocean.
#ThankYouLeeds #JamaicaStrong #HurricaneMelissa
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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📦 Donations collected at Jamaica House
🚚 Shipped with support from Jamaica National Group, Jamaica High Commission London & JLB Shipping Ltd
👐🏾 Distributed in #Jamaica by Food For The Poor & ODPEM
👶🏽👦🏾👩🏾‍🦱 Reached families & #communities most affected.
#StrongerTogether
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🌟 Thank You Leeds! 🙏🏾🇯🇲

Our Drop Off Centre is now closed for 2025.

Over the past weeks, YOU have shown what true community spirit looks like.
Every donation, box packed, hour volunteered - #Leeds stood strong for #Jamaica. 🇬🇧💪🏾🇯🇲

#HurricaneMelissaRelief
#OneLove
#Community
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🏉RUGBY LADIES IN HURRICANE RELIEF ACTION TODAY!🇯🇲

The #Jamaica Reggae Warriors Women’s Rugby Team are stepping into a different kind of scrum to pack for #HurricaneMelissaRelief 💛💚🖤
🇬🇧👉🏾🇯🇲
#Leeds #Community #StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong #OneLove
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
📣 IT’S FRIDAY. WE’RE COLLECTING & BOXING TODAY!📦🇯🇲

#HurricaneMelissaRelief continues at Jamaica House and…
👉🏾Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to donate for 2025. 🚗🛍️

🧺Bring your essentials, let’s make every item count for those in need. 💛💚🖤
#SupportJamaica #Jamaica #Leeds #StrongerTogether
#HurricaneMelissa
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
💚Big Hits, Bigger Hearts!💛
The Reggae Warriors Women’s Team are trading tackles for teamwork this Saturday, packing #HurricaneMelissaRelief donations at #Jamaica House. 📦🏉
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One #community. One team. One mission. 🇬🇧👉🏾🇯🇲

#Leeds #StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong #OneLove
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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🧼 Deodorants, soaps, toothpaste
🧴 Lotions, creams
🛌 Bedding, pillowcases
👩🏽‍🍼 Sanitary pads, nappies
💦 Bottled water, purifying tablets
🔦 Solar lights, flashlights, batteries
💊 OTC meds

📍 Jamaica House, LS7
🗓️ Fri 10am–4pm | Sat 11am–2pm
#SupportJamaica #OneLove
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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⏳ LAST DAYS TO DONATE! 🇯🇲📦
Our final collection for #HurricaneMelissaRelief donations for 2025 is this Friday & Saturday.
🙏🏾You’re so generous , we’ve run out of space… again! 💛💚🖤

Thank you!

Finish strong, Leeds!
Full list 👉🏾 shorturl.at/X6SL9

#Jamaica #Leeds #StrongerTogether
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
🎁Need more boxes? Cheryl Moore delivers!🙋🏽‍♀️
🇯🇲Just when our Hurricane Melissa Relief efforts need more boxes, the marvellous Cheryl Moore delivers more pallets…relief in motion.📦✨”

Thank you 💚🖤💛

#Community #HurricaneMelissaRelief #StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong
#ThankYouLeeds
#Jamaica #Leeds
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Grateful to Leeds Central Seventh Day Adventist Church for supporting our volunteers & donating, to Chloe Millross (Chapeltown Family GP Surgery), and Gloria Hanley for supporting the Reginald Centre cake sale. 🍰
Together we make a difference. 🇯🇲
#StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong #Leeds
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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💛 Community Appreciation! 🇯🇲
Huge thank you to Pete Tatham (Hyde Park Source) for transporting donations from Seacroft Grange Care Home — and to Kadie Price, Simone Angel & the team for organising the collections. 🙌🏾
#HurricaneMelissaRelief #Community #ThankYouLeeds
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🇯🇲 Rest peacefully, Jimmy Cliff.

His songs were anthems, his voice unmistakable, his impact eternal.
We join #Jamaica and the global #reggae family in mourning a cultural giant whose music carried our spirit to the world.
🕊️ Walk good, #JimmyCliff. #OneLove.💚🖤💛
#ReggaeLegend
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
❄️🚗 All the way from Saltburn-By-the-Sea to support #Jamaica! 🇯🇲💚

Thanks to Lorna Bennett, who drove through the snow with donations from Rosedene Nursery and Saltburn Primary School. 🙌🏾💛💚🖤

❤️ across counties!
#Community #JamaicaStrong #StrongerTogether
#NorthYorkshire
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Her service builds on a family legacy that helped found Leeds’ #Caribbean #community. ❤️💛💚

Thank you, Keeley! Your care helps send hope, dignity and essential supplies to families rebuilding after #HurricaneMelissa.

#StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong #OneLove #LestWeForget
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM