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
🇯🇲 Salute to Leeds West Indian Carnival!
59 Years of Culture, Community & Pride
We’re proud to salute this iconic cultural event of our Caribbean community’s history, identity & creativity from generation to generation❤️
Happy Carnival 2026! Revel strong. 🇯🇲✨
#Carnival #Jamaica #Leeds #Caribbean
59 Years of Culture, Community & Pride
We’re proud to salute this iconic cultural event of our Caribbean community’s history, identity & creativity from generation to generation❤️
Happy Carnival 2026! Revel strong. 🇯🇲✨
#Carnival #Jamaica #Leeds #Caribbean
August 31, 2026 at 10:28 AM
🇯🇲 Salute to Leeds West Indian Carnival!
59 Years of Culture, Community & Pride
We’re proud to salute this iconic cultural event of our Caribbean community’s history, identity & creativity from generation to generation❤️
Happy Carnival 2026! Revel strong. 🇯🇲✨
#Carnival #Jamaica #Leeds #Caribbean
59 Years of Culture, Community & Pride
We’re proud to salute this iconic cultural event of our Caribbean community’s history, identity & creativity from generation to generation❤️
Happy Carnival 2026! Revel strong. 🇯🇲✨
#Carnival #Jamaica #Leeds #Caribbean
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🇯🇲 Jamaica 64: Unity, Faith & Community
Our Thanksgiving Service at St Aidan’s united the Jamaican & Caribbean community under “Unity in the Face of Diversity.”
With Lord Mayor Cllr Stephen Holyrod, Chaplain Simon Mapals & Councillors Jane Dowson & Sharon Hamilton.
#Jamaica64 #Jamaica
🇯🇲 Jamaica 64: Unity, Faith & Community
Our Thanksgiving Service at St Aidan’s united the Jamaican & Caribbean community under “Unity in the Face of Diversity.”
With Lord Mayor Cllr Stephen Holyrod, Chaplain Simon Mapals & Councillors Jane Dowson & Sharon Hamilton.
#Jamaica64 #Jamaica
August 13, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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🇯🇲 Jamaica 64: Unity, Faith & Community
Our Thanksgiving Service at St Aidan’s united the Jamaican & Caribbean community under “Unity in the Face of Diversity.”
With Lord Mayor Cllr Stephen Holyrod, Chaplain Simon Mapals & Councillors Jane Dowson & Sharon Hamilton.
#Jamaica64 #Jamaica
🇯🇲 Jamaica 64: Unity, Faith & Community
Our Thanksgiving Service at St Aidan’s united the Jamaican & Caribbean community under “Unity in the Face of Diversity.”
With Lord Mayor Cllr Stephen Holyrod, Chaplain Simon Mapals & Councillors Jane Dowson & Sharon Hamilton.
#Jamaica64 #Jamaica
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 11 – Independence at Last
#Jamaica raised the Black, Green and Gold flag on 6 Aug 1962, and stepped into a new future. Independence meant more than a flag. It meant a constitution, unity, and the motto “Out of Many, One People.” Share your memories
#Jamaica64
#Jamaica raised the Black, Green and Gold flag on 6 Aug 1962, and stepped into a new future. Independence meant more than a flag. It meant a constitution, unity, and the motto “Out of Many, One People.” Share your memories
#Jamaica64
August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 11 – Independence at Last
#Jamaica raised the Black, Green and Gold flag on 6 Aug 1962, and stepped into a new future. Independence meant more than a flag. It meant a constitution, unity, and the motto “Out of Many, One People.” Share your memories
#Jamaica64
#Jamaica raised the Black, Green and Gold flag on 6 Aug 1962, and stepped into a new future. Independence meant more than a flag. It meant a constitution, unity, and the motto “Out of Many, One People.” Share your memories
#Jamaica64
🇯🇲 Happy Jamaica Independence Day! 🇯🇲
64 years strong.
From #Jamaica to #Leeds and across the world, we honour the courage of those before us, celebrate Jamaican achievements and culture, and remember that our hard‑won freedoms shape who we are and what we pass on.
#jamaica64 #onelove
64 years strong.
From #Jamaica to #Leeds and across the world, we honour the courage of those before us, celebrate Jamaican achievements and culture, and remember that our hard‑won freedoms shape who we are and what we pass on.
#jamaica64 #onelove
August 6, 2026 at 6:28 AM
🇯🇲 Happy Jamaica Independence Day! 🇯🇲
64 years strong.
From #Jamaica to #Leeds and across the world, we honour the courage of those before us, celebrate Jamaican achievements and culture, and remember that our hard‑won freedoms shape who we are and what we pass on.
#jamaica64 #onelove
64 years strong.
From #Jamaica to #Leeds and across the world, we honour the courage of those before us, celebrate Jamaican achievements and culture, and remember that our hard‑won freedoms shape who we are and what we pass on.
#jamaica64 #onelove
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 10
Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation in 1958, a bold step toward Caribbean unity. In 1961, Jamaicans voted to leave—choosing self‑government and shaping our future. A defining, proud moment in our history.
#Jamaica64 #jamaica #heritage #jamaicaindependence
Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation in 1958, a bold step toward Caribbean unity. In 1961, Jamaicans voted to leave—choosing self‑government and shaping our future. A defining, proud moment in our history.
#Jamaica64 #jamaica #heritage #jamaicaindependence
August 6, 2026 at 6:26 AM
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 10
Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation in 1958, a bold step toward Caribbean unity. In 1961, Jamaicans voted to leave—choosing self‑government and shaping our future. A defining, proud moment in our history.
#Jamaica64 #jamaica #heritage #jamaicaindependence
Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation in 1958, a bold step toward Caribbean unity. In 1961, Jamaicans voted to leave—choosing self‑government and shaping our future. A defining, proud moment in our history.
#Jamaica64 #jamaica #heritage #jamaicaindependence
Reposted by Jamaica Society Leeds
Max Romeo wrote this protest song to the melody of the old calypso song Stone Cold Dead In The Market.
It was produced by Lee Perry who also makes a brief appearance in the intro...
youtu.be/y5Ubi_KgT4U?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #leeperry
It was produced by Lee Perry who also makes a brief appearance in the intro...
youtu.be/y5Ubi_KgT4U?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #leeperry
August 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Max Romeo wrote this protest song to the melody of the old calypso song Stone Cold Dead In The Market.
It was produced by Lee Perry who also makes a brief appearance in the intro...
youtu.be/y5Ubi_KgT4U?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #leeperry
It was produced by Lee Perry who also makes a brief appearance in the intro...
youtu.be/y5Ubi_KgT4U?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #leeperry
Reposted by Jamaica Society Leeds
Happy 69th birthday to saxophone legend Dean Fraser.
Over the last 50 years Dean has played with everyone from Dennis Brown to Tarrus Riley.
Here's an early 7" of him playing a reggae version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five...
youtu.be/ZBdycOUxk-Q?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky
Over the last 50 years Dean has played with everyone from Dennis Brown to Tarrus Riley.
Here's an early 7" of him playing a reggae version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five...
youtu.be/ZBdycOUxk-Q?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky
August 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Happy 69th birthday to saxophone legend Dean Fraser.
Over the last 50 years Dean has played with everyone from Dennis Brown to Tarrus Riley.
Here's an early 7" of him playing a reggae version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five...
youtu.be/ZBdycOUxk-Q?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky
Over the last 50 years Dean has played with everyone from Dennis Brown to Tarrus Riley.
Here's an early 7" of him playing a reggae version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five...
youtu.be/ZBdycOUxk-Q?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 9: Universal Adult Suffrage, 1944
In 1944, Jamaicans gained the right to vote – 106 years after full emancipation. For the first time, ordinary Jamaicans could choose their leaders and help shape their future under colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#jamaica
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 9: Universal Adult Suffrage, 1944
In 1944, Jamaicans gained the right to vote – 106 years after full emancipation. For the first time, ordinary Jamaicans could choose their leaders and help shape their future under colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#jamaica
August 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 9: Universal Adult Suffrage, 1944
In 1944, Jamaicans gained the right to vote – 106 years after full emancipation. For the first time, ordinary Jamaicans could choose their leaders and help shape their future under colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#jamaica
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 9: Universal Adult Suffrage, 1944
In 1944, Jamaicans gained the right to vote – 106 years after full emancipation. For the first time, ordinary Jamaicans could choose their leaders and help shape their future under colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#jamaica
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 8: The People Demanded Change
The 1938 labour uprisings transformed Jamaica. Workers demanded fair wages, dignity & better opportunities. Their collective action paved the way for political reform, party politics & self-government.
#Jamaica64 #Heritage
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 8: The People Demanded Change
The 1938 labour uprisings transformed Jamaica. Workers demanded fair wages, dignity & better opportunities. Their collective action paved the way for political reform, party politics & self-government.
#Jamaica64 #Heritage
August 4, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 8: The People Demanded Change
The 1938 labour uprisings transformed Jamaica. Workers demanded fair wages, dignity & better opportunities. Their collective action paved the way for political reform, party politics & self-government.
#Jamaica64 #Heritage
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 8: The People Demanded Change
The 1938 labour uprisings transformed Jamaica. Workers demanded fair wages, dignity & better opportunities. Their collective action paved the way for political reform, party politics & self-government.
#Jamaica64 #Heritage
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 7 – Building a Nation
The decades after emancipation saw Jamaicans grow with civic pride.
Leaders like Marcus Garvey inspired a people to believe in their worth.
This Independence, we remember...
📅 Join us 9 August, St Aidan’s Church.
#Jamaica64 #Freedom #Leeds
The decades after emancipation saw Jamaicans grow with civic pride.
Leaders like Marcus Garvey inspired a people to believe in their worth.
This Independence, we remember...
📅 Join us 9 August, St Aidan’s Church.
#Jamaica64 #Freedom #Leeds
August 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 7 – Building a Nation
The decades after emancipation saw Jamaicans grow with civic pride.
Leaders like Marcus Garvey inspired a people to believe in their worth.
This Independence, we remember...
📅 Join us 9 August, St Aidan’s Church.
#Jamaica64 #Freedom #Leeds
The decades after emancipation saw Jamaicans grow with civic pride.
Leaders like Marcus Garvey inspired a people to believe in their worth.
This Independence, we remember...
📅 Join us 9 August, St Aidan’s Church.
#Jamaica64 #Freedom #Leeds
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 6: Our Struggle Against Colonial Rule
Paul Bogle. George William Gordon. The people of St Thomas.
In 1865, Jamaicans rose against injustice, demanding dignity & fair treatment. The Morant Bay Rebellion challenged colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#independence
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 6: Our Struggle Against Colonial Rule
Paul Bogle. George William Gordon. The people of St Thomas.
In 1865, Jamaicans rose against injustice, demanding dignity & fair treatment. The Morant Bay Rebellion challenged colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#independence
August 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 6: Our Struggle Against Colonial Rule
Paul Bogle. George William Gordon. The people of St Thomas.
In 1865, Jamaicans rose against injustice, demanding dignity & fair treatment. The Morant Bay Rebellion challenged colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#independence
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 6: Our Struggle Against Colonial Rule
Paul Bogle. George William Gordon. The people of St Thomas.
In 1865, Jamaicans rose against injustice, demanding dignity & fair treatment. The Morant Bay Rebellion challenged colonial rule.
#Jamaica64
#independence
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 5 - Emancipation
From 1834 to 1838, #freedom came in stages, hard‑won by brave #Jamaicans.
On 1 August 1838, full #emancipation became a reality in #Jamaica. Communities were built with dreams of nationhood.
Independence was still to come.
#Jamaica64 #Leeds
From 1834 to 1838, #freedom came in stages, hard‑won by brave #Jamaicans.
On 1 August 1838, full #emancipation became a reality in #Jamaica. Communities were built with dreams of nationhood.
Independence was still to come.
#Jamaica64 #Leeds
August 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence: Part 5 - Emancipation
From 1834 to 1838, #freedom came in stages, hard‑won by brave #Jamaicans.
On 1 August 1838, full #emancipation became a reality in #Jamaica. Communities were built with dreams of nationhood.
Independence was still to come.
#Jamaica64 #Leeds
From 1834 to 1838, #freedom came in stages, hard‑won by brave #Jamaicans.
On 1 August 1838, full #emancipation became a reality in #Jamaica. Communities were built with dreams of nationhood.
Independence was still to come.
#Jamaica64 #Leeds
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 4: Brave Heroes
#Freedom was never simply handed to #Jamaica. Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe & Paul Bogle stood against injustice, inspiring generations to believe change was possible.
Join us: Sun 9 Aug | 5pm
📍 St Aidan’s Church, Harehills
#Jamaica64
#Freedom was never simply handed to #Jamaica. Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe & Paul Bogle stood against injustice, inspiring generations to believe change was possible.
Join us: Sun 9 Aug | 5pm
📍 St Aidan’s Church, Harehills
#Jamaica64
August 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 4: Brave Heroes
#Freedom was never simply handed to #Jamaica. Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe & Paul Bogle stood against injustice, inspiring generations to believe change was possible.
Join us: Sun 9 Aug | 5pm
📍 St Aidan’s Church, Harehills
#Jamaica64
#Freedom was never simply handed to #Jamaica. Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe & Paul Bogle stood against injustice, inspiring generations to believe change was possible.
Join us: Sun 9 Aug | 5pm
📍 St Aidan’s Church, Harehills
#Jamaica64
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 3: Strength Through Adversity
After Britain seized Jamaica in 1655, hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the island to labour on plantations.
#Jamaica64 #OurStory
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 3: Strength Through Adversity
After Britain seized Jamaica in 1655, hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the island to labour on plantations.
#Jamaica64 #OurStory
August 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 3: Strength Through Adversity
After Britain seized Jamaica in 1655, hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the island to labour on plantations.
#Jamaica64 #OurStory
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 3: Strength Through Adversity
After Britain seized Jamaica in 1655, hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the island to labour on plantations.
#Jamaica64 #OurStory
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 2: A Turning Point
In 1494, Christopher Columbus arrived in #Jamaica, beginning European colonisation, devastation and exploitation. Centuries of foreign rule followed, reshaping the island, its people and future.
#Jamaica64
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 2: A Turning Point
In 1494, Christopher Columbus arrived in #Jamaica, beginning European colonisation, devastation and exploitation. Centuries of foreign rule followed, reshaping the island, its people and future.
#Jamaica64
August 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 2: A Turning Point
In 1494, Christopher Columbus arrived in #Jamaica, beginning European colonisation, devastation and exploitation. Centuries of foreign rule followed, reshaping the island, its people and future.
#Jamaica64
🇯🇲 The Road to Independence – Part 2: A Turning Point
In 1494, Christopher Columbus arrived in #Jamaica, beginning European colonisation, devastation and exploitation. Centuries of foreign rule followed, reshaping the island, its people and future.
#Jamaica64
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🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Road to Independence – Part 1
Long before independence, the Taíno called the island Xaymaca – “Land of Wood and Water.” They built communities among its rivers, mountains and forests, leaving a legacy still present today.
#Jamaica64
🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Road to Independence – Part 1
Long before independence, the Taíno called the island Xaymaca – “Land of Wood and Water.” They built communities among its rivers, mountains and forests, leaving a legacy still present today.
#Jamaica64
August 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Road to Independence – Part 1
Long before independence, the Taíno called the island Xaymaca – “Land of Wood and Water.” They built communities among its rivers, mountains and forests, leaving a legacy still present today.
#Jamaica64
🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Road to Independence – Part 1
Long before independence, the Taíno called the island Xaymaca – “Land of Wood and Water.” They built communities among its rivers, mountains and forests, leaving a legacy still present today.
#Jamaica64
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🇯🇲 Happy Emancipation Day!
Today we honour the courage, faith and resilience of our ancestors who endured enslavement and those who never stopped fighting for freedom. Their sacrifices shaped Jamaica’s future and continue to inspire us.
#EmancipationDay #Freedom #Heritage
🇯🇲 Happy Emancipation Day!
Today we honour the courage, faith and resilience of our ancestors who endured enslavement and those who never stopped fighting for freedom. Their sacrifices shaped Jamaica’s future and continue to inspire us.
#EmancipationDay #Freedom #Heritage
August 1, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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🇯🇲 Happy Emancipation Day!
Today we honour the courage, faith and resilience of our ancestors who endured enslavement and those who never stopped fighting for freedom. Their sacrifices shaped Jamaica’s future and continue to inspire us.
#EmancipationDay #Freedom #Heritage
🇯🇲 Happy Emancipation Day!
Today we honour the courage, faith and resilience of our ancestors who endured enslavement and those who never stopped fighting for freedom. Their sacrifices shaped Jamaica’s future and continue to inspire us.
#EmancipationDay #Freedom #Heritage
🇯🇲 Join us as we give thanks & celebrate Jamaica’s 64th Anniversary of Independence at our Church Service.
🗓 Sun, 9th Aug
🕔 5:00pm
📍 St. Aidan’s Church, Harehills, Leeds
All are welcome. Light refreshments.
❤️💛💚 Let’s celebrate together
#Jamaica #Jamaica64 #JamaicaIndependence #Leeds #Community
🗓 Sun, 9th Aug
🕔 5:00pm
📍 St. Aidan’s Church, Harehills, Leeds
All are welcome. Light refreshments.
❤️💛💚 Let’s celebrate together
#Jamaica #Jamaica64 #JamaicaIndependence #Leeds #Community
July 22, 2026 at 11:27 AM
🇯🇲 Join us as we give thanks & celebrate Jamaica’s 64th Anniversary of Independence at our Church Service.
🗓 Sun, 9th Aug
🕔 5:00pm
📍 St. Aidan’s Church, Harehills, Leeds
All are welcome. Light refreshments.
❤️💛💚 Let’s celebrate together
#Jamaica #Jamaica64 #JamaicaIndependence #Leeds #Community
🗓 Sun, 9th Aug
🕔 5:00pm
📍 St. Aidan’s Church, Harehills, Leeds
All are welcome. Light refreshments.
❤️💛💚 Let’s celebrate together
#Jamaica #Jamaica64 #JamaicaIndependence #Leeds #Community
🎥 Throwback to an unforgettable day❤️💛💚
We started July with a bang 💥
We came together to celebrate the Windrush generation.
Jamaica House was electric -alive with music, poetry, dancing & memories -the spirit of what the Windrush pioneers carried to the UK & what we continue to carry forward. ⚡
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We started July with a bang 💥
We came together to celebrate the Windrush generation.
Jamaica House was electric -alive with music, poetry, dancing & memories -the spirit of what the Windrush pioneers carried to the UK & what we continue to carry forward. ⚡
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July 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM
🎥 Throwback to an unforgettable day❤️💛💚
We started July with a bang 💥
We came together to celebrate the Windrush generation.
Jamaica House was electric -alive with music, poetry, dancing & memories -the spirit of what the Windrush pioneers carried to the UK & what we continue to carry forward. ⚡
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We started July with a bang 💥
We came together to celebrate the Windrush generation.
Jamaica House was electric -alive with music, poetry, dancing & memories -the spirit of what the Windrush pioneers carried to the UK & what we continue to carry forward. ⚡
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❤️💛💚 An incredible Windrush Cultural Day! 🇯🇲🇰🇳
Yesterday was pure magic. ✨ Leeds was bursting with talented singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. Our elders relived the songs of their youth while three generations of deejays kept everyone moving. 🔥
#WindrushLegacy #Leeds
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Yesterday was pure magic. ✨ Leeds was bursting with talented singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. Our elders relived the songs of their youth while three generations of deejays kept everyone moving. 🔥
#WindrushLegacy #Leeds
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July 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
❤️💛💚 An incredible Windrush Cultural Day! 🇯🇲🇰🇳
Yesterday was pure magic. ✨ Leeds was bursting with talented singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. Our elders relived the songs of their youth while three generations of deejays kept everyone moving. 🔥
#WindrushLegacy #Leeds
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Yesterday was pure magic. ✨ Leeds was bursting with talented singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. Our elders relived the songs of their youth while three generations of deejays kept everyone moving. 🔥
#WindrushLegacy #Leeds
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Today’s the day!
Join us for our #Windrush Cultural Celebration Day
2–6pm
🎧 Three Generations of Deejays
🎤 Live performances
🍷 #Caribbean food and drinks on sale
📍 Jamaica House, Leeds
🆓 Free
📸 2024. Photo: R. Jones
With #Leeds St Kitts & Nevis Association
#WindrushLegacy
#Heritage
Join us for our #Windrush Cultural Celebration Day
2–6pm
🎧 Three Generations of Deejays
🎤 Live performances
🍷 #Caribbean food and drinks on sale
📍 Jamaica House, Leeds
🆓 Free
📸 2024. Photo: R. Jones
With #Leeds St Kitts & Nevis Association
#WindrushLegacy
#Heritage
July 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Today’s the day!
Join us for our #Windrush Cultural Celebration Day
2–6pm
🎧 Three Generations of Deejays
🎤 Live performances
🍷 #Caribbean food and drinks on sale
📍 Jamaica House, Leeds
🆓 Free
📸 2024. Photo: R. Jones
With #Leeds St Kitts & Nevis Association
#WindrushLegacy
#Heritage
Join us for our #Windrush Cultural Celebration Day
2–6pm
🎧 Three Generations of Deejays
🎤 Live performances
🍷 #Caribbean food and drinks on sale
📍 Jamaica House, Leeds
🆓 Free
📸 2024. Photo: R. Jones
With #Leeds St Kitts & Nevis Association
#WindrushLegacy
#Heritage
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✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Jason Allen-Paisant to our Windrush Cultural Day.
🇯🇲Jamaican-born and Leeds-based, Jason is one of today’s leading poets, winner of the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Self-Portrait as Othello.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Jason Allen-Paisant to our Windrush Cultural Day.
🇯🇲Jamaican-born and Leeds-based, Jason is one of today’s leading poets, winner of the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Self-Portrait as Othello.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
July 4, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Jason Allen-Paisant to our Windrush Cultural Day.
🇯🇲Jamaican-born and Leeds-based, Jason is one of today’s leading poets, winner of the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Self-Portrait as Othello.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Jason Allen-Paisant to our Windrush Cultural Day.
🇯🇲Jamaican-born and Leeds-based, Jason is one of today’s leading poets, winner of the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Self-Portrait as Othello.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
Meet the Future. Meet DJ KC. 🔥🎧
Third Generation in our Three The Hard Way Sound Clash, KC is an open-format, multi-genre DJ with 10+ years behind the decks, bringing today’s Black British music scene to life.
#AYDM #WindrushLegacy #Heritage
Third Generation in our Three The Hard Way Sound Clash, KC is an open-format, multi-genre DJ with 10+ years behind the decks, bringing today’s Black British music scene to life.
#AYDM #WindrushLegacy #Heritage
July 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Meet the Future. Meet DJ KC. 🔥🎧
Third Generation in our Three The Hard Way Sound Clash, KC is an open-format, multi-genre DJ with 10+ years behind the decks, bringing today’s Black British music scene to life.
#AYDM #WindrushLegacy #Heritage
Third Generation in our Three The Hard Way Sound Clash, KC is an open-format, multi-genre DJ with 10+ years behind the decks, bringing today’s Black British music scene to life.
#AYDM #WindrushLegacy #Heritage
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🎶 Joining us this Saturday!
The Caribbean Breeze Steel Band have been performing together for more than 15 years, bringing the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean to audiences with music that gets everyone smiling and moving.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
🎶 Joining us this Saturday!
The Caribbean Breeze Steel Band have been performing together for more than 15 years, bringing the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean to audiences with music that gets everyone smiling and moving.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
July 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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🎶 Joining us this Saturday!
The Caribbean Breeze Steel Band have been performing together for more than 15 years, bringing the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean to audiences with music that gets everyone smiling and moving.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
🎶 Joining us this Saturday!
The Caribbean Breeze Steel Band have been performing together for more than 15 years, bringing the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean to audiences with music that gets everyone smiling and moving.
#WindrushLegacy #Heritage #Windrush
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📣 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Malika Booker to perform at our #Windrush Cultural Day this Saturday.
An award-winning poet, writer and spoken word pioneer, she has helped shape the UK’s contemporary spoken word movement.
Her performance pays tribute to the
#WindrushGeneration
#Heritage
📣 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Malika Booker to perform at our #Windrush Cultural Day this Saturday.
An award-winning poet, writer and spoken word pioneer, she has helped shape the UK’s contemporary spoken word movement.
Her performance pays tribute to the
#WindrushGeneration
#Heritage
July 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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📣 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Malika Booker to perform at our #Windrush Cultural Day this Saturday.
An award-winning poet, writer and spoken word pioneer, she has helped shape the UK’s contemporary spoken word movement.
Her performance pays tribute to the
#WindrushGeneration
#Heritage
📣 We’re delighted to welcome Dr Malika Booker to perform at our #Windrush Cultural Day this Saturday.
An award-winning poet, writer and spoken word pioneer, she has helped shape the UK’s contemporary spoken word movement.
Her performance pays tribute to the
#WindrushGeneration
#Heritage