Last year Kenyans in Bedford came up with the idea of a summer barbecue The planning committee met at the Anchor pub off Cardington Road which is owned by our fellow Kenyan. This was a labour of love because most of the committee members would come straight from work or leave the meeting and go to work. Every single person had a gift/talent/strength that we utilised when we met for 3 months to make this day a success and the minutes and accounts for the expenditures documented. The venue at the Jubilation Center was perfect because we could hold the event and keep an eye on the kids. The food and drinks was in plenty of supply. The games involved were egg and spoon race, hula hoops game, skipping, 3 legged race and tug of war where both the kids and adults took part. This was followed by a short presentation of trophies and a Community Award by the local MP Richard Fuller who was kind to join us in the games. The trophies were presented to the kids who won the games. The Bedfordshire Community Award was given to Peter “Special” Githieya who was nominated for his support to the Kenyan community as the to go to person when you need people to get together in your hour of need whether in happy or sad times. The BBQ event was a great success and we achieved the aim of the get together which was to get everyone especially the children to know each other. It had a feel good effect to a point where it was unanimous feedback that everyone wants a similar event soon.
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