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Kildonan Concern Citizens Development Group starts emancipation celebrations
The Kildonan Concern Citizens Development Group has planned a series of sporting activities to mark the 175 Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery. The week of activities is expected to kick off on Sunday 28th July with Athletics Road from Manchester to Kildonan a distance of over three miles, beginning at 08:30 hrs. There will be categories for males and females as well as juniors and seniors with the top finishers in each category receiving trophies. The senior citizens will not be left out as they are slated to take part in a Senior Citizens Walk covering the same route and distance.
83 years old Doreen Kyte, with Guyana flag, leads the way.
A Cycle Race Road race will be held on the same morning beginning at 08:00 hrs. The cyclists will pedal off from Manchester and proceed to Eversham and back to Kildonan, covering a distance of 16 miles. The event is open to all cyclists in Berbice, including upright and BMX cyclists. Trophies and other incentives will be up for grabs for the top finishers in each category.
The BMX riders will also be expected to get their chance to show off their worth with a race from Manchester to Kildonan.
A number of other in and outdoor games have been planned for the rest of the day at the Kildonan Sports Complex including Softball Cricket, Dominoes, Circle Tennis and Football among other activities. These and other events are expected to last throughout the week.
In fact a fitness walk to get persons in shape and enhance awareness was held on Sunday 14th July covering a distance of four miles under the theme “Together we believe together we achieve.” The walk began at Auchlyne Village and journeyed to Kildonan a distance of four miles. The activity drew participants from Manchester, Auchlyne, Limlair, Alness, Nurney and Kildonan. The main purpose of the walk was to create an awareness of Emancipation and what it means.
The oldest participant was 83 year old Doreen Kyte who completed the entire journey.
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