My incomplete information suggests that Alfred de Souza ("Alfie" the Radio Officer) and Ashely (Giselle's hubby) launched the initiative. When I took Riza and Aren along today, there must have been about 20 kids, playing with a ball, frisbee, and more just outside the club.
We tried 7-tiles (lobbiani). Who says kids don't play anymore? Who says they're too busy studying and watching TV? You just need to hear the squeals.
If you want to make this a success, pleeeeeeeease send your kids along. Or pass the word around in the village. Alfie suggests this could become a Monday-to-Saturday evening (family break on the Sabbath). Subject to days when one of the kids has a party or something (like Saturday, March 5).
On Wednesdays, the reading club continues. All those involved deserve special praise for making this happen....
And a couple of days ago, I was passing by the gym (near
St Anne's Chapel) on my evening kiddies-ride, and came
across my friend Daya. I took Aren for a dekko, and was
surprised to learn that there are as many as 50-60
youngsters going in for practise at the gym. Earlier,
it seemed empty, but this time round, it was quite
full. Tried to raise Sharon's point that even women
need gym facilities -- maybe for one hour daily or
whatever. Daya said a suggestion could be put up.Let's build more public spaces and 'social capital' in the village! FN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ d88888b d8b db Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa India 88' 888o 88 f r e d @ b y t e s f o r a l l . o r g 88ooo 88V8o 88 http://www.bytesforall.org * http://fn.swiki.net 88~~~ 88 V8o88 Phone 0091.832.2409490 Mobile 09822 122436 88 88 V888 784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Sonarbhat Saligao Goa 403511 YP VP V8P Writing ... with a difference, on issues that matter
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