Essex Jamaat Madressa Sports Day 2010

On Saturday 17th July, the SI Madressa of Essex held its Annual Sports Day at Lawford Mead Primary School. All members of the community were invited to attend and there was a great turnout. Activities commenced at 10.00am. A number of sports and activities were offered, starting with a football match between the boys and their parents. The match was a score draw resulting in a penalty shootout, won by the boys. There was also a lively game of cricket. The girls enjoyed a game of rounders. There were also teamed fun sports, ranging from "egg and spoon" for the youngest, to 3-legged race for the older participants!

All these strenuous activities built up a thirst for an ice lolly or a "99" from the ice-cream van.  Interspersed between these sports, there was an opportunity to visit various stalls raising money for charity. The youngest children were able to enjoy the bouncy castle.

The day ended by speeches from the Madressa Principal, Dr. Qamar Abbas; Essex Jamaat President, Br. Sajjad Manji; Mayor Alan Arnot; and the Kidscape representative. £125 was raised on the day and a cheque was handed over to Kidscape by Br. Sajjad Manj.

The day ended with a delicious lunch of kebab rolls, pakoras and samosas!

All in all, the day was blessed by good weather, a great turnout and several hours of sports and activities. We thank the entire Madressa team for organising yet another very successful Sports Day and pray for its continued success. A few photos of the day are attached and the remaining photos will be put onto the Essex Jamaat website (www.essexjamaat.org.uk/madressa).