Nottingham: MUKA Organises one day picnic filled with games and fun


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By John Fernandes
Bellevision Media Network

Nottingham, 05 August 2012: The Mangalorean United Konkani Association of Nottingham .U.K. held their Annual picnic on August 4,  2012, at Evanston Castle Country Park in Derbyshire. Despite dire predictions, the day turned out to be sunny with a slight breeze and uplifted the spirits and moods of all who attended.


 
The event began at 10am with a warm welcome by President Stany Sequeira. He requested everyone to interact with each other, participate in all games and have an enjoyable day. Followed by a short prayer by Flossy Fernandes, all the attendees evoked the God’s blessings on the day, thereafter delicious breakfast was served to all which was arranged by Conrad Aranha.

 
With the blow of a whistle and the blaring megaphone announcements, various games were conducted for all the children and adults.

 

 

 


The winners are as follows:


Lucky star for kids for the age 4 and under : 1st Prize : Aiden Menezes
2nd Prize : Elina Sequeira.
Bucket-ball game for age between 4-10 years : 1st Prize : Amy
2nd Prize : Hailey Fernandes
Plate-ball race game for age between 10-18 years : 1st Prize – Nelson
2nd Prize : Jessica Aranha
Above 18 years
Wheelbarrow game for Men :1stPrize : Jerald Alvares and Joe D’Souza
Tile race for Women : 1stPrize : Anitha Alvares; 2nd Prize : Irene Rasquinha


Egg catching game for couples was conducted by Valerian Alva, this was special attraction for the day which won by Stany and Anitha Sequeira and Evan and Lydia Lewis.

A sumptuous lunch Chicken Biriyani and Raitha prepared  by Anita Menezes, Anita Sequeira and Flossy Fernandes was served for all attended the picnic and enjoyed by all.


After the lunch break groups games were conducted such as passing the bottle, hula-hoop, tug of war and various other games to  enrich the team spirit. All the participants participated enthusiastically.


 
All the games were ably and professionally conducted by cultural secretary Vincent D’Souza and President Stany Sequeira.
 At the end of the day vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Deepak Alvares. All the winners were distributed with prizes, and sweets.


 
MUKA Executive Committee specially thank Mr. Valerian Alva for his generous support and sponsor for this event .The joyful day came to an end with thanksgiving hymn “Somiyank dinvasuya.”


 
MUKAearnestly appreciates the work of members and volunteers who sacrificed their time and energy and put in great efforts to ensure that the picnic was a grand success.

 

 

 

 

 

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Keviv, Mangalore Sun, August-5-2012, 7:57
Congratulations to all winners.
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