I think a bottle auction would be great. And, after thinking about it a bit more, perhaps we could focus the relief for people in the rum industry since it’s what brought Jamaica to most member’s attention. As I mentioned above, I can ask Joy and Jahnine (the JSAERE GM) how we can help there and touch base with Andrew and Peppie from Hampden on how we can split what we can with them.
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As you can see, it will be a long haul. There is absolutely no infrastructure remaining in Black River. It could be months before they have electricity!
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I will defo donate a couple of bottles 
. So it is Up to @Oliver ,If and how we can do it.
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From Joy Spence: “Hi Robert,
All efforts are being made to have the Appleton Distillery up and running for the next crop.
New Yarmouth has resumed operations.
Please give everyone our love.
Joy”
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I like the charity auction idea, I will be happy to provide few bottles too!
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@Oliver wie schaut’s denn aus mit einer charity Auktion? Können wir das irgendwie über diese Plattform hier realisieren?
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UK delivery only, please note.
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Hampden Estate has been a beacon of Jamaican history and culture since 1753. For over 270 years, we have weathered countless storms, serving as not just a distillery, but a community hub, an employer, and a steward of the land in the Queen of Spain Valley.
Hampden Estate has established the Trelawny Hurricane Relief Fund to raise money for our local community in order to stabilize families, repair damages to the local community spaces, schools and church. The Trelawny Hurricane Relief Fund is not just about rebuilding the distillery; it’s about rebuilding the lives of the people who are the heart and soul of Hampden. 100% of your donations will go directly to providing immediate and long-term aid to employees, their families, and our surrounding community in Trelawny.
A donation of any amount is tremendously helpful and appreciated - please find the link in bio to support our community.
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Here is the link created by Andrew Hussey of Hampden Estate: Trelawny Hurricane Relief Fund (Hampden Distillery + AFJ)
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When is next crop?
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The harvest starts in January and runs through May.
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