The Tribune

Bahama Girl Guides

Bahama Girl Guides Association. - The campaign to build a new headquarters for the Bahama Girl Guides Association (BAGA), which is celebrating its centenary, received a fillip when Sir Durward Knowles presented a cheque for $10,000 to assist with the construction.

Sir Durward made the donation in memory of his sister, Zoe Knowles, who was the first and only Captain of Sea Rangers, a senior group of the Girl Guides. He recalled how she ensured that the Sea Rangers were proficient in skills required for life saving and other emergencies that occurred at sea.

Every year, she took the Sea Rangers to The Current, North Eleuthera, on an expedition for the practical application of their skills.

Sir Durward has urged others to help the Girl Guides achieve their goal of building a new headquarters during their centennial celebrations in 2015. “I have been associated with the Girl Guides for many years, working with Barbara Brown and Hadyn Middleton on the policy, organisation and rules for the Association,” he said.

He paid tribute to Clarice Granger, the longest serving BAGA Chief Commissioner and current council member, for her distinguished service with the organisation. “I cannot thank these persons enough, especially Mrs Granger for her contribution to the girls of The Bahamas. Even today she is working hard to make the building a reality. While she looks 50 she is almost 90. I understand why she wants to ensure that there is a building where girls can continue to become good citizens.

“I am in my 90s, I would really like to see the building before I go on to my eternal reward,” he quipped.

Donations can be sent to the Bahamas Girl Guides Association, PO Box 4545, Nassau. Further information from 322 4342 or email bahamasgirlguides@msn.com.

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming events:

Saturday - 2015 time trial 15-mile start/finish at Lyford Cay race time is 8am, shotgun start. Contact: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com.

Sunday - 2015 Road Race start/finish at Goodman’s Bay Beach, starting at 8:15am, travel to Clifton pier and back, 26 miles. Juniors and women will cover 20 miles. Registration starts at 6:50am until race time. Contact: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com

May 2 - Grand Bahama, Dog Days Half Marathon/5K/and one-mile fun run to benefit the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. https://www.facebook.com/events/441489632680270/

May 25 - Whit Monday, 2nd Annual GBCC Time Trial Championships. Contact: gb-cyclist@hotmail.com for information.

June 6 - Pineappleeman Sprint Triathlon, Gregory Town, Eleuthera. Details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pineappleman/

June 21 - Potcakeman Super Sprint relay, Jaws Beach, New Providence.http://www.potcakeman.com/

July 18 - 7am, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. The Spanish Wells Cycling Association invites you to participate in their 1st Annual Cycling Road Race. This race will be run the same weekend as the Legendary Spanish Wells Fisherman’s Fest. Come for the race and stay for the Fisherman’s Fest!! www.fishermensfest.comTransportation to/from Spanish Wells is easiest on Bahamas Fast Ferries www.bahamasferries.com Accommodation / transportation Spanish Wells www.HarboursideBahamas.com Contact: Andre@HarboursideBahamas.com or call 242-333-5022.

September 5 - Potcakeman Sprint Triathlon, Jaws Beach, New Providence. www.facebook.com/potcakemantriathlon.

October - UWC Sprint/Olympic/Kids Triathlon, Jaws Beach, New Providence, www.uwctriathlon.com.

November 7 - Conchman Sprint Triathlon, Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, www.conchman.com.

Morning rides west - Wednesday & Friday, 4:45am, Cable Beach Police Station, West Bay Street, 20-mile ride route: Headed East to Montague amd return. One-hour duration. Cyclists capable of 14+MPH welcome. Ride leaves promptly (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route). Contact Shantell the day before to confirm your attendance: shorelinecargo@gmail.com.

Afternoon rides west - Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5:30pm sharp, parking lot next to Lyford Cay Gas Station. 18 or 24 miles depending if you do second loop. This is an advanced cyclist’s ride. The pace will range from 20+mph.

Morning ride east - Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5am sharp, start/end Seagrapes Shopping Centre (under the big sign), East Prince Charles Drive, 1-1.5 hour duration. Cyclists capable of 14+mph welcome. Prince Charles Dr-Eastern Road-Shirley St-Church St-East Bay-Eastern Road- Prince Charles. Please have lights attached to your bike.

Weekend rides –Saturday, leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 30 miles headed west. In order to complete this ride it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling! Leaving P/I Bridges optional at the end! The pace will range from 18– 20+mph, two-hour duration.

Sunday - leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 40 - 50 miles headed East. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers! P/I Bridges optional at the end! The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 3-3.5hour duration (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Diners’ Debate. - Next week, COB’s School of Social Sciences and Mojo’s Restaurant will be hosting another Diners’ Debate. This month’s topic is, “The Federal Republic of The Bahamas: Emancipation to Nassau”. The speakers for this topic are Nicolette Bethel and David Fawkes.The event will be held at Mojo’s Restaurant and Bar in West Bay Street at 7pm on April 16.

Pinewood Gardens Community Builders. - A group of 66 cruise ship guests from West Virginia and a dance ministry took time out to give a day of service. The group was headed by Chris and Laura Atkins along with Glen Rolle, chairman of Pinewood Gardens community builders. Fifty children from the community took part in dancing, craft and basketball. Members of the DNA also took part in the cleanup of the park. A&A comfort care home for the elderly was also treated to lunch from the group.