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Georgian Society of Jamaica- preserving our heritage

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Sarah Newland-Martin (left) and Desiree Robins share an umbrella as they arrive for the brunch.
Angela Aguilar (left) and Gail Abrahams arrive at the McIver residence.
Jennifer Lim (left) and Charmaine Chin Loy braved the rains to attend.-photos by Colin Hamilton/ FREELANCE Photographer
Trevor DeLeon, of the law firm Nunes, Scholefield, DeLeon & Co, snuggles up to his lovely wife, Margaret.
The lovely Tamara Hill smiles for the camera.
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It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Guests listened to Keith Lyn croon some of their favourite ballads as they enjoyed a scrumptious brunch, catching up on the latest news with friends while supporting the work of the Georgian Society of Jamaica's Kingston chapter.

They were gathered to raise funds for the society's many restoration projects. The beautiful venue - Rosie McIver's family residence - was kindly donated for the occasion.

One giant-size tent provided welcome respite from the sun's rays, while smaller ones were used to house stalls bearing plants, cakes and pastries, paintings and prints, clothing, and jewellery for sale.

COMMITTED TO RESTORATION

The Georgian Society of Jamaica is committed to the restoration and maintenance of Jamaica's historic buildings, monuments, artefacts, works of art, furniture, and fixtures, particularly those from the Georgian period - 1720 to 1760.

The society was founded in 1967 in Falmouth, Trelawny, by Jeffrey Pinto and Pat Tennison. In 2007, it celebrated its 40th anniversary with an exhibition at Devon House. There are four chapters and a national boards chaired by Dr Ivor Connelly; the Kingston chapter is chaired by Jeanne Watson.

The society helps in stimulating and promoting an appreciation of the value of Jamaica's heritage. It also lobbies for, where possible, legislation to be enacted, rescinded or altered to enable the work to be accomplished.

The society's newsletter, Our Island Heritage, features details of the historic sites, notices and tips on some interesting Jamaican heritage attractions worth visiting.