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15/02/2024

Dive into the vibrant world of British Caribbean life with the latest edition of One Caribbean magazine! Bursting with 7 stories of Caribbean excellence to inspire and delight you. Make sure to never miss out by signing up at eventconnoisseurs.com

19/12/2023

A Note of Thanks at Christmas 🎄♥️
As the year comes to a close we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to you for being a part of our journey. Your support and loyalty mean everything to us, and we couldn't have made it this far without you. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with appreciation for all the wonderful experiences and opportunities it brought. We are also excited for what the new year holds and can't wait to share more with you.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued member of our community.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth and love ❤️

01/11/2023

OUT NOW
Your October Issue of One Caribbean Magazine

We are very excited to share with you our very first issue of One Caribbean magazine a quarterly lifestyle publication created just for you.

To read please click on the link below.
eventconnoisseurs.com/one-caribbean-magazine

Please share your comments and feedback!

01/11/2023

OUT NOW
Your October Issue of One Caribbean Magazine

We are very excited to share with you our very first issue of One Caribbean magazine a quarterly lifestyle publication created just for you.

To read please click on the link below.
eventconnoisseurs.com/one-caribbean-magazine

Share your comments and feedback with us.

06/08/2023

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Event Connoisseurs 🇯🇲

04/08/2023

An historic event, to see Caribbean women break barriers and achieve space flight in the next week 🙌🏾

01/08/2023

It is important to get a sense of how different generations of the Caribbean community has evolved through the challenges and opportunities of life in the UK. This Survey is our first step on that journey.

We know that with busy lifestyles not everyone had the chance to take part. There will be further opportunities to share your views with us coming up.

A huge note of thanks to everyone that completed the 100 Caribbean Voices Survey; you are truly appreciated. We will be reviewing each submission and will compile a report to be shared with you as soon as possible.

Thank you again for being such an important part of our community.

19/07/2023

100 Caribbean Voices.
Are you part of the British Caribbean community? If so, we want to hear your thoughts.

Along with our friends at BLACK WALL ST. MEDIA we invite you to complete our survey on what it means to be Caribbean or of Caribbean heritage in the UK.
It’s important to get a sense of how different generations of the community have evolved through the challenges and opportunities of life in the UK. With Windrush Day behind us and Emancipation Day ahead, it’s a time for reflecting on our experiences. Complete the survey here https://lnkd.in/eD3BnKM2 by 30 July, and please share in your networks.

   

11/07/2023

100 Caribbean Voices

Do you identify as Caribbean or of Caribbean Heritage and live in the UK?

We are conducting a survey on what it means to be Caribbean or of Caribbean heritage in the UK, and your thoughts on this will be invaluable to us.

We know that everyone is so busy these days – us here at Event Connoisseurs being no different – so we have made this short, thought provoking and engaging. The survey is now open and will close on Sunday 23 July 2023. This should take about 30 minutes to complete; you can start and come back, and you won’t be timed out – so sit back relax and share your views with us.

Link to Survey: https://forms.office.com/e/D6k8Wnznxg

Link to our Privacy Policy: https://eventconnoisseurs.com/privacy-policy/

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US!
Your feedback will be used to help us better understand your experiences of life for the Caribbean community in the UK today.

The results will be published on our website / social media and will be shared with our subscribers.

This survey is support by Black Wall St. Media: https://blackwallst.media/

Thanks for being such an important part of our community!
We look forward to receiving your completed Survey.

Elizabeth Flanders
Event Connoisseurs Ltd.
https://eventconnoisseurs.com/

03/07/2023

Another way the Caribbean community has enriched life in the UK

*Caribbean Influence in the UK* On Saturday, the West Indies cricket team, the famous 'Windies'; lost to Scotland in the World Cup Qualifier.
How did Scotand's cricket become so good? A Jamaican trained them! It's another way that the community has made a massive contribution in GB (even if it worked against us on Saturday).
The man responsible was club cricket legend Irvin Iffla, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He initially played for the Jamaican Cricket team, before moving to Scotland on a contract that required him to both play and train.

His trainees spoke highly of his character and skill, his encouragement, and the transformative effect he had on the Scottish game. 'He changed everything, frankly;" said Raymond Bond, a wicketkeeper. "He transformed the whole club and the whole of Scottsish cricket. He was a magician with the ball and brilliant with the bat, and people came flocking to Williamfield to see him every Saturday he was playing".

Iffla passed in 2012 aged 88, and is buried in Stirling, Scotland, where he was the second ever person to recieve the Freedom of the City. So, it was a loss on Saturday for the Windies, but a win for the community and Iffla's fantastic sporting legacy.

Image : Stephencdisckson https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_grave_of_Irvin_Iffla,_Valleyfield_Cemetery,_Stirling.jpg

30/06/2023

Let’s keep on celebrating the spirit and the achievements of the Caribbean community 🙌🏾

We've had a week of Windrush Celebrations in the UK. At Event Connoisseurs, we believe in ALWAYS celebrating the achievements of the Caribbean community, and being inspired by how far we've come. Let's keep it going!

30/06/2023

We've had a week of Windrush Celebrations in the UK. At Event Connoisseurs, we believe in ALWAYS celebrating the achievements of the Caribbean community, and being inspired by how far we've come. Let's keep it going!

27/06/2023

This is the 1970s UK Caribbean front room on display in the Museum of the home in London.
This reminds us of so many things growing up. Although at times they seemed deeply unfashionable to our young eyes, It is noticeable how our mothers and grandmothers were extremely talented in their creation of crochet doilies and chair backs, and crochet lace edges on handkerchiefs and tablecloths. This room looks as though it's warm and welcoming, has some great tunes on in the background and smells of really good food!

23/06/2023

Great reads from Caribbean writers.
In the years since the late Andrea Levy’s novel "Small Island" received widespread recognition and won the Orange Prize for Fiction back in 2004, Caribbean book and novel writers have achieved considerable success in the UK. They have garnered critical acclaim, won prestigious literary awards, and gained a widespread UK readership.

Have you checked out Caryl Phillips, whose works like "Crossing the River" and "A Distant Shore" have been highly regarded.
Or, Trinidadian-born author V.S. Naipaul, "A House for Mr Biswas" and "The Enigma of Arrival."
More recently, Marlon James, a Jamaican author, won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2015 for his novel "A Brief History of Seven Killings."
Trinidadian Cambridge and Edinburgh graduate Brianne McIvor’s “The God of good looks” comes out this week, too. There’s so many choices, so check out some Caribbean vibes in your summer reading.

21/06/2023

Don't miss this tonight! AN AWARD-winning film about the life of a Trinidadian World War II RAF pilot, who went on to help African leaders to gain independence from their colonial masters in the 1960s, is to be shown on BBC Two tonight. He even tricked RAF officers into believing he was an African Prince so they would make his bed for him 😂

21/06/2023

In all this heat, it's hard to imagine arctic winds and frozen seas, but this is exactly what holding Barbadian Philip Als is heading into in the coming weeks. Not content with being part of the first Barbadian duo to row across the Atlantic, Phil is part of a British team heading north to be the first in the world to row the notorious across the Arctic region. We're wishing him luck on his latest expedition, which shows the world some more Caribbean excellence 👌🏿🙌🏾 See the full story on our blog https://eventconnoisseurs.com/2023/06/philip-als-setting-sail-for-uncharted-waters-and-inspiring-barbados/
Philip Als North West Passage Row

31/08/2022

"It was a fantastic event. No wonder you're the Event Connoisseur!
Thoroughly enjoyed it."
George Ruddock, The Weekly Gleaner Newspaper

Register your interest for our next Spirit of the Caribbean Annual Ball on Sat 3rd Jun 2023 - [email protected]

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30/08/2022

Event Connoisseurs exists to showcase the best of the Caribbean to a UK audience, and to celebrate, preserve and grow our rich culture and heritage through a series of annual and biennial events that will inspire harmony, trust, creativity, respect and understanding within our community and beyond.
Find out more about our ethos and upcoming events - https://eventconnoisseurs.com/

28/08/2022

**SAVE THE DATE**
Saturday 3rd June 2023...
We'll be holding our second Spirit of the Caribbean Annual Ball, featuring the Black Honour Awards, at the ILEC Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Road London SW6 1UD.
Register your interest by emailing - [email protected]

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25/08/2022

"Although event planning can certainly be challenging, it also can be exciting & worthwhile. Also, once you’ve got the hang of it, event planning isn’t exactly rocket science, & if you know the secrets, even planning a huge event can be a breeze..."



Here are 10 top tips from Eventtia to make sure of that perfect event: https://www.eventtia.com/en/blog/how-to-organize-a-successful-event-10-top-tips-for-perfect-events

23/08/2022

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21/08/2022

"Me and my guests has a blast... It was an elegant and well organised evening. We are so glad that we came."

Our first Spirit of the Caribbean Annual Ball was such a success! See what you missed by visiting our website, and register your interest for the next Ball on Sat 3rd June 2023. Email: [email protected]

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19/08/2022

Are you a Caribbean food or drink trader and would like to participate in one of our upcoming events? We have 3 major cultural events happening in 2023 and 2024. More information is on our website. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in taking part.
https://eventconnoisseurs.com/trade/

17/08/2022

We have some amazing sponsorship opportunities across our events. We work with you to create a deal that’s right for you and your brand. We don’t just want your money, we want to create a meaningful relationship between you, Event Connoisseurs and our audience that can only add value to your business.
Our vision speaks for itself, giving you greater access and understanding to our target audience; we can help you raise your brand awareness and so much more.
Advertisers, if the Caribbean is your goal, make us your voice!
For more details please contact: [email protected]
https://eventconnoisseurs.com/sponsership/

14/08/2022

"What sets apart average events from events that wow is – branding..."
So, what is event branding and why is it so important? This in-depth guide from guidebook.com sets out exactly what you should be thinking about if you're planning an event....

https://guidebook.com/resources/event-branding-tips-guide/

12/08/2022

"Just to say we had a wonderful evening so much information and interesting individuals with such a wide range of attainment and achievements...
Congratulations!"
Joyce Page and Clyon Tomlinson
Find out more about our events here: eventconnoisseurs.com

06/08/2022

Happy Jamaican Independence Day!

"Jamaica gained independence from Britian on 6 August 1952...
Jamaica’s first colonial constitution gave considerable power to settlers. The governor’s council included senior figures such as the bishop and Chief Justice, but the representative assembly was controlled by white settlers. After the imposition of direct Crown colony rule in 1866, settlers lost their power and the Governor was advised only by the mainly nominated privy council. With amendments, this constitution was retained until 1944.

As World War II came to a close, a sweeping movement of decolonization overtook the world. At this time, the British Government and Jamaican politicians began a long transition of converting the Caribbean island from a crown colony into an independent state. Jamaica gained a degree of local political control in the mid-1940s. The People's National Party (PNP) was founded in 1938. Its main rival, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was established five years later. The first elections under universal adult suffrage were held in 1944. The political climate of the socially prospering colony was primarily a contest between the PNP and JLP, with the houses of legislature switching hands between the two throughout the 1950s.

After leader of the PNP Norman Manley was elected Chief Minister in 1955, he sped up the process of decolonization via several constitutional amendments. These amendments allowed for greater self-government and established the Minister's administration as a cabinet under a premier."

Read more here: http://www.caribbeanelections.com/education/independence/jm_independence.asp