Story courtesy of Dudrey Browne - Vice Chair St Vincent and the grenadines Association Reading

On Saturday 7 October, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Association in Reading UK hosted their ever popular annual dance in the prestigious Victoria Suite at the Town Hall to celebrate the 27th Anniversary of Independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The venue was most appropriately prepared and arranged to heighten the feeling of opulence for what turned out to be a most enjoyable evening for members and their 150 family and friends out to enjoy the fun-packed evening.

The Chair Gloria Jack, in her opening greetings was quick to give thanks to all the members who have worked hard throughout the years to lift the Association to such prominence where the Association is being so highly praised for the help and assistance given to so many worthy causes including the homeland. This, she explained, was the reason for the marvellous turn-out and support on the night.

The evening started with a cabaret by “Take Two” featuring the sensational singer Kim Strickland and Neil Drinkwater on piano, followed by a wonderfully finger-licking buffet, lavishly prepared by the members’ catering team.

Vincentians, so proud of their independence were in melodious voice to sing the National Anthem before revving up to whine down the house with some heavy soca rhythm.

The evening was made even more special by the presence of the representative, Bernice Samuel from the High Commission for St Vincent and the Grenadines UK and the Government representative, The Honourable Mike Browne (Minister of National Mobilisation, Social Development, and Local Government).

Minister Browne delivered a very encouraging message from the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Ralph E Gonsalves and expressed his delight in being able to share the enjoyment of the evening with fellow Vincentians in the diaspora.

Minister Browne also presented the prestigious Certificates of Recognition and Appreciation awarded to Mr Pollen Exeter, Mr Alan McLeod, Mrs Althea Wickham and Mrs Violet Lampkin, four of the most deserving members for their dynamic participation in the St Vincent and the Grenadines Association for the betterment of fellow members.

On the right in the photo is Althea Wickham one of the recipients of the award with her guests feeling mighty pleased.

The evening unfolded as a resounding success, the first of much celebration by Vincentians in the UK for the independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Written by: Dudrey Browne (Vice Chair SVGA (Reading)

St Vincent & The Grenadines Association (Reading)
150 Linden Road Reading RG2 7EH
Telephone 0118 9869587