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💃🏽 Zumba joy, #Christmas giving, community spirit. 🎄

Elaine, Marsha (+ support by Maureen) & amazing attendees raised £455 for #HurricaneMelissaRelief

Space from #Leeds Caribbean & African Centre, funds processed by us, proceeds go to Food for the Poor #Jamaica.
#Onelove. #Community in action🫶🏾
December 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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🎄 Give Warmth This Christmas 💛
✨ Keep Jamaica House Warm ✨

❄️ This winter, we need to raise £2,000 for a new boiler, heating upgrades, and urgent building repairs to keep Jamaica House warm and open for all generations.

#GiveThisChristmas #Leeds #Community
December 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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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
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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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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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🎁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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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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🇯🇲 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
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🌟 Honouring legacy. Serving community. 🇯🇲
Keeley Gardner-Parker - granddaughter of #Windrush pioneer & RAF veteran Alford Gardner -volunteered at #Jamaica House #Leeds for the #HurricaneMelissaRelief Drive.

She volunteered in his memory bringing “her granddad with her”. 🙏🏾

#CaribbeanCommunity
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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#SkyBusiness Leeds’ made a real difference at a critical time, showing true corporate compassion❤️🖤
From the Jamaica Society Leeds -Thank you🙏🏾
Your support sends hope & essential supplies to families rebuilding after #HurricaneMelissa. 💛
#StrongerTogether #JamaicaStrong #ThankYouLeeds #OneLove
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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🌟 Sky Business Leeds showed up for Jamaica! 🇯🇲💛💚🖤
Huge respect to Tulsy, Leon, Keeley, Charlotte & James for volunteering at Jamaica House to support the #HurricaneMelissaRelief Drive. From sorting to lifting, they jumped straight into the hard work. 💪🏾
#Community #Sky
#Leeds #Jamaica
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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📣We’re partnering with the Jamaica High Commission London to support the ODPEM.

Your seed donations replant hope and rebuild futures.

✅Drop off your donations at Jamaica House.
👉🏾Directions and opening times below 👇🏾

#StrongerTogether
#HurricaneMelissa
#ThankYouLeeds
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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💛💚🖤 ONE LOVE SUNDAY 💖✨

SENDING LOVE TO JAMAICA 🇯🇲

Our amazing volunteers filled Jamaica House with warmth, packing every box with love for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Your generosity is travelling far. ❤️

#OneLoveJamaica #Jamaica #Leeds #HurricaneMelissaRelief
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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What an incredible first day! 🇯🇲
💪🏾Over 50 volunteers!
🎁70+ donors turned out for the #Jamaica Society Leeds #HurricaneMelissa Relief Appeal.

🚙Cars full of supplies + businesses donating materials📦. Pure community spirit! 💚💛🖤
Thank you #Leeds! 🙏🏾#OneLove #JamaicaStrong
#StrongerTogether
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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📦🇯🇲 CALL FOR PACKING SUPPLIES!

#HurricaneMelissa relief, we need:
✅ Sturdy boxes (any size)
🖊️ Black marker pens
✂️ Rolls of cellotape

📍 Drop off: Jamaica House, 277 Chapeltown Rd, Leeds LS7 3HA
(Back Sholebroke Ave)
🕙 Fridays 10am–4pm
📱 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 07709659108
#SupportJamaica #Jamaica #Leeds
November 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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🇯🇲 Volunteers Needed!
📦Help with our #Hurricane #Melissa Relief donation boxes. 💚💛🖤
When?
🕐 Fridays starting 7 Nov. Tell us your availability! 10am - 4pm
📍 Jamaica House, 277 Chapeltown Rd, Leeds, LS7 3HA

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#HurricaneMelissa #SupportJamaica
#Leeds #Jamaica
November 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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💙Drop your #Tesco blue token for #Jamaica Society #Leeds Today 💚

🗓️1st of November - a new month with news of heartaches, but new hope. 💛

Your kind support when you shop helps us stay strong for those who need us most.💪🏾🖤
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#StrongerStarts.
#TescoBlueTokens
#WeRiseTogether
#CommunityStrength
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🇯🇲 Support Jamaica’s recovery after #HurricaneMelissa 🌧️💛🖤💚

We hope #Jamaicans are safe in the aftermath of this devastating disaster.

Donate safely via the official site: supportjamaica.gov.jm
Let’s help rebuild lives and restore hope. 🇯🇲
#SupportJamaica #Jamaica #Leeds
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🇯🇲 Today we honour Jamaica’s National Heroes — Nanny, Sam Sharpe, George William Gordon, Paul Bogle, Norman Manley, Sir Alexander Bustamante & Marcus Garvey — whose courage, intellect & vision shaped our freedom and identity.
💚💛🖤 #NationalHeroesDay #Jamaica #Leeds #OutOfManyOnePeople
October 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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“Jewish people in that Manchester synagogue are not responsible for Israeli foreign policy - likewise Muslims going to a mosque are not responsible for what some crazy jihadist might do."

"I 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 we could separate the two things.”
October 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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🇯🇲 Help send the #Reggae Warriors to the #Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers in France! 🇫🇷
🏉 Support Martin Hylton’s £10K fundraiser to back Jamaica’s national team on the global stage.
🎯 Donate now: tinyurl.com/2zd4cjay

#ReggaeWarriors #France2025 #RoadToWorldCup #Jamaica #JamaicaToTheWorld
July 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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👀 Popping into Tesco for “just milk”? Plant-based🌱 or Moo 🐄?
🛒 Don’t forget to drop your blue token before you leave!
You're not just buying essentials—you’re backing community action, connections and coming together with every shop.
#SupportOurElders
Support our work with all generations.
July 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Julian McMahon’s death is a sad, dramatic end to a magnetic talent, whose star was on the rise again | Luke Buckmaster
Julian McMahon’s death is a sad, dramatic end to a magnetic talent, whose star was on the rise again | Luke Buckmaster
The Australian actor broke into Hollywood playing suave villains in Nip/Tuck and Fantastic Four – but one of his final roles was some of his best work
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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💙 A stronger start begins with you.
Our Saturday Socials aren’t just meals—they’re lifelines.
👴🏾👵🏾👧🏿💁🏾‍♀️
Elders connect with all generations through joy, food & friendship.
#TescoStrongerStarts #SupportOurElders #LeedsCommunity
📷 Hanley
July 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM