Events by date
Dec
13
Launch of Jamaica 50 UK
Tuesday, 13th December 2011
Location:
O2
Jan
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Jamaica 50 Church Services
January 2012
Location:
across the UK
Jan
8
Launch of Jamaica 50
Sunday, 8th January 2012
Location:
Sheffield
Jan
28
Launch of Jamaica 50
Saturday, 28th January 2012
Location:
Huddersfield
Jan
28
Jamaica 50th Ball
Saturday, 28th January 2012
Location:
Reading
Feb
4
Musical Extravaganza
Saturday, 4th February 2012
Bob Marley Tribute
Location:
Sheffield
Feb
10
Valentine’s Fashion Show
Friday, 10th February 2012
Location:
The Drum Arts Centre - Wolverhampton
Mar
10
Sandwell Young People Creativity & Lifestyle Show
Saturday, 10th March 2012
Location:
Birmingham
Mar
18
In Honour of Jamaican Mothers
Sunday, 18th March 2012
Jam 50 Mother’s Day Event
Location:
Sheffield
Apr
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Western Union Jamaica 50 National Domino Tournament
April - October 2012
Apr
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Jamaica 50 Film Festival
April 2012
Location:
Various cinemas
Apr
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Film/Games Evenings/Lectures
April - May 2012
May
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Photo Exhibition
May 2012
Contact: Nottingham Jamaica Friendship Society
Phone: 0115 969 1364
Location:
Nottingham
May
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Photo Exhibition
May 2012
Pictures by Salesh Kapur
May
5
Bob Marley Day (Leicester)
Saturday, 5th May 2012
May
10
May
16
Community Reception (Leicester)
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
May
16
May
17
Ruckumbine - LaCadco Dance Company
Thursday, 17th May 2012 - Friday, 18th May 2012
May
18
Launch of Jamaica 50 Calendar of Events
Contact: Nottingham Jamaica Friendship Society
Tel: 07989 641 754
Location:
Council House, Market Square, Nottingham
May
19
Youth Empowerment Conference
Saturday, 19th May 2012
Location:
Wolverhampton
May
26
Jamaica 50 Exhibition
Saturday, 26th May 2012 - Sunday, 30th September 2012
Birmaingham Museum and Art Gallery presents Jamaica 50, celebrating fifty years of Jamaican Independence through the country's history, it's national heroes and symbols.
Website: www.bmag.org.uk
Location:
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Community Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
Jun
2
Jamaica Day (Leeds)
Saturday, 2nd June 2012
Jun
2
West Indies Cricket (Leicester)
Saturday, 2nd June 2012
Jun
16
Jamaican Diaspora UK National Conference
Saturday, 16th June 2012
Jun
19
Part of the Jamaica 50 Lecture Series
Topic: Monarchy, Republicanism and the Privy Council
Speaker: His Excellency Justice Patrick Robinson, C.D.
Judge, International Criminal Tribunal to Yugoslavia
Contact person for the event:
Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards
0207 808 8003
Location:
University of London, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 3PH
Jul
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Reggae Greats Ja 50 concert series
July - August 2012
Jul
8
Masters Cricket Match
Sunday, 8th July 2012
Jamaica Legends vs England Legends
Read more about Masters Cricket Match
Location:
Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SS
Jul
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Photo Exhibition - The Jamaican Experience.
July - August 2012
Event name: Photo Exhibition - The Jamaican Experience. A look into our Journey over the last 50 years .
Event Date: July 18th to August 15th - 12 noon - 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Event Location: Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Contact Person: Samantha Bristol
Phone: 0207 708 6611
Email: <mailto:>
Location:
Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Jul
19
Lens on Twelve Exhibition The Games:Inspiring Images
Thursday, 19th July 2012 - Saturday, 8th September 2012
This is a unique exhibition which brings 23 internationally renown artists from countries participating in the Olympics including Jamaica. Jamaica is represented by Albert Chong.
Location:
2 Albermarle Street London W1S 4HD
Jul
21
Location:
Methodist Central Hall, Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9NH
Jul
21
Jul
22
Simmer Down Festival in Handsworth Park
Sunday, 22nd July 2012
Birmingham's biggest free reggae festival celebrates Jamaican independence by paying tribute to Reggae history
Featuring ASWAD, Stereo Nation and many more including Live music, workshops, arts activities, food & craft stalls and much more.
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: <mailto:>
Direct Line: 0121 333 2421
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: www.the-drum.org.uk <http://www.the-drum.org.uk/>
Location:
Handsworth Park, Birmingham
Jul
25
Jamaica 50 JAAA Benefit Concert
Wednesday, 25th July 2012
Jul
25
Jamaica 50 Cultural Extravaganza
Wednesday, 25th July 2012
Jul
27
Festival Jamaica 2012
Friday, 27th July 2012 - Sunday, 12th August 2012
Contact Person:
Robert Robinson
Website: www.festivaljamaica2012.com
Location:
Maryland School, Gurney Road, Stratford, E15 1SL Left of the Olympic Village is Chobham Rd, to end of road on other side is Gurney Road.
Jul
29
Caribbean Cultural Awareness Summer Camps
Sunday, 29th July 2012
This unique event will offer the opportunity for young people to experience Caribbean Culture through the performing arts; dance, music, speech and drama.
Read more about Caribbean Cultural Awareness Summer Camps
Location:
Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8NA
Aug
1
Jamaica Diaspora Day of Prayer and Fasting, Birmingham
Wednesday, 1st August 2012
Aug
2
Jamaica House at the O2 Arena
Thursday, 2nd August 2012 - Sunday, 12th August 2012
Aug
2
Jamaica in the Square (Birmingham)
Thursday, 2nd August 2012 - Sunday, 12th August 2012
Aug
3
Strickly Roots Jamaica Festival
Friday, 3rd August 2012 - Sunday, 5th August 2012
Further information on the event may be obtained from the website www.jamaica-independence.com The organisers of the Festival are Hilary Brown, Lloyd Brown, Leo Muhammad and Charles McKenzie and may be contacted at .
Location:
Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Aug
4
Black Enterprise Expo
Saturday, 4th August 2012
Location:
New Bingley Hall
Aug
4
Bristol West Indian Parents and Friends Association Independence Ball
Saturday, 4th August 2012
Contact Persons:
Mr. Roy Hackett; 0117 955 7637
Ms. Barbara Dettering; 0117 951 0805
Mr. Albert Stewart; 0117 939 0915
Location:
The Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol
Aug
4
Jamaica Independence Dinner Dance
Saturday, 4th August 2012
Location:
Sheffield
Aug
4
Leicester Carnival
Saturday, 4th August 2012
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
10:30am
Location:
All Saints Parish Church, Hampton Road, Forest Gate, London E7 4RD
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Festival
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
5
Brixton Splash
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Location:
Brixton, London
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
5
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Aug
6
Jamaican High Commission Flag Raising Ceremony at the O2 Arena
Monday, 6th August 2012
11:00am - 12:30pm
The Jamaica High Commission will be hosting a Flag Raising Ceremony in commemoration of Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence
Read more about Jamaican High Commission Flag Raising Ceremony at the O2 Arena
Location:
The O2 Arena Peninsular Square London SE10 0DX
Aug
6
Flag Raising ceremonies
Monday, 6th August 2012
Contact local Councils for information
Location:
Across the UK
Aug
11
Aug
11
Independence Gala Dinner-Calabash Centre
Saturday, 11th August 2012
6:30pm
Location:
Calabash Day Centre, 26 George Lane, Lewisham, London SE13 6HH
Aug
12
I Love Jamaica Day
Sunday, 12th August 2012
Aug
12
Aug
16
Jamaica Birds in British Bird Fair
Thursday, 16th August 2012 - Sunday, 19th August 2012
Aug
16
Contact persons for Awards:
Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards, Deputy High Commissioner
Jamaican High Commission
Email: Tel: 0207 808 8003
Mrs. Celia Grandison-Markey
Email:;
For enquiries on the Gala kindly contact:
Website: www.jamaica50gala.co.uk
Tel: 020 3195 3829
Location:
Arsenal Emirates Stadium, Highbury House 75 Drayton Park, London N5 1BU
Aug
19
Association of Jamaican Nationals Jamaica 50 Anniversary Church Service
Sunday, 19th August 2012
Aug
25
Gospelympics at the Lighthouse Theatre
Saturday, 25th August 2012
Gospelympics is the name of the gospel event that will place at the Lighthouse theatre in Camberwell , South East London on 25th August
Read more about Gospelympics at the Lighthouse Theatre
Location:
Light House Theatre 262-274 Camberwell Road Camberwell London SE5 0DL
Sep
22
Lively Up! 2012 festival
Saturday, 22nd September 2012 - Friday, 2nd November 2012
A festival of high quality music on tour celebrating the breadth of Jamaica’s musical heritage curated by Gary Crosby OBE, award-winning artistic director, musician and producer.
Location:
Various
Oct
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Jamaica Heritage Programme
October 2012
Oct
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Book Display: Blast from the Past
October 2012
Oct
2
Panel Discussion on Jamaica 50: Challenges of an Independent Nation
Tuesday, 2nd October 2012
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Jamaican High Commission will be hosting a panel discussion in celebration of Jamaica Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence. Speakers include His Excellency Patrick Robinson, Judge International Criminal Court for the former Yugoslavia and Professor Verene Shepherd, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Read more about Panel Discussion on Jamaica 50: Challenges of an Independent Nation
Location:
Jamaican High Commission 1 Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BZ
Oct
18
Part of the Jamaica 50 Lecture Series
Topic: Sam Sharpe Lecture: Jamaica at 50
Speaker: Dr. Robert Beckford
Contact for the Event:
Location:
Jamaican High Commission, 1-2 Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BZ
Oct
27
Jamaica Basic Schools Foundation Ball
Saturday, 27th October 2012 - Thursday, 21st June 2012
8:00pm - 2:00am