HFC NEWSLETTER (2nd Edition)

What has happened: The Filipino Cultural show that was held last June 13 has been a success! The programme started with a welcome address from our president, Mrs. Eva Rodrigo, followed by showcase of dances, songs and poetry from our members. The fabulous kids and the fantastic adults displayed an array of talents from graceful dancing to melodious singing to heart warming poetry. The affair has been successful because of unending support of our members, old and new, and the used to be inactive members became very active. To all the participants, the young and the wise, the parents, the choreographers (Marlon, Princess, Carmela and Randy) and to everyone who in one way or another has contributed to the success of the event, thank you very much!
As requested by the chairman of Maharlika, the organizer of Yorkshire Barrio Fiesta, most of the acts from the very successful HFC Cultural Show, again displayed their graceful dancing talents at the Barrio Fiesta in Leeds. In addition to these, 3 of our cute little girls escorted by our little Mr. Pogi(s), were amongst the sagalas. Everyone enjoyed, and the thrill of riding in a double decked bus made the day out fantastic and memorable! The president was inundated with requests for another "excursion".

What's been happening: The officers are starting to prepare for the forthcoming sports festival which will be held on August 8-9 (Pls. book your off duty). Regular practice and try out are being held so we are inviting anybody interested to join in any games to please contact the game coordinator.
Regular try outs for basketball are held every Wednesday 8-9 pm at KC stadium.

Anybody interested in badminton pls. let Rona or Arnie know, at present the interested participants are practicing on their own time. If anyone who would like to be a part of the team and would like us to organize a group practice pls. let us know.

Practice dates for other games will be posted by the individual coordinator. Pls. let them know if your interested.

What will happen next: There will be 4 teams competing against each other in our sports festival: HULL, MANCHESTER, BRADFORD, AND WAKEFIELD. The events are basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess and darts. These friendly competitions will be held at Hull KC stadium from 9 am until 5 pm for 2 days and an awarding ceremony will follow on the last day. We would like to invite anyone interested to be part of our Team, and also, we would like to inform everyone that there will be an opportunity for our entrepreneurs to sell food for merienda/kakanin on that day. Please speak to our event coordinator Mr. Anton Embalsado (tel.no. 226340) for the details. Anybody who would like to play for our team pls. get in touch with each game coordinator. Here are the lists of the coordinators:

1. Volleyball Isagani Isaac 213383

2. Basketball Gladys Calonia 322849/ Jojo Tapiz 853398

3. Dart William Kapangyarihan 321667

4. Table tennis Bernie Azur 787059

5. Badminton Rona Calanao 320227/ Arnie Fernandez 211530

6. Chess Leslie Jallorina 610776

For the parents to enjoy their games, the children will be kept occupied in their own fest. There will be face painting, parlour games and tumble time.

We are inviting sponsors for this event, so anyone who know someone who might be interested to be a sponsor, pls. speak to Mrs.Doriedelle Quillopo (813184).

We would like to take this opportunity to inform everyone that there will be an exhibition game of basketball between New Castle and our very own Hull City Junior basketball team!

The Hull heartthrobs!!! (Paulo, Marcel, Von, Augie, Ronaldo, Dahryl. Hilal, Lou, Jay, Carl and Kenneth). Our young athletes have been honing their skills for some time now and it is time to display their prowess and vigour to the public. To our young talents welcome and we will be there to support you all the way!!! Knock 'em dead boys!!

Dates for your diary: December 19 will be the date for our Christmas party. Please book your off duty. The place will be announced later.