By Lloyd Govindsamy
As the nation prepares to wrap up Women’s Month at the end of August, the Trenance Park New Phase Community Police Sector Forum held one of their greatest events in honour of the hardworking and supportive women in the community.
The members of the sub forum went all out to make the guests of honour feel special by transporting them to the event held at the Martha Saghum Hall in Verulam and by showering them with awards and gifts to mark the occasion. Trenance Park resident and winner of the Oldest Women in the Community Award, 84-year-old Kalla Kallideen described the event as a fantastic and glamorous night, fit for all the women in the community.
She said: “It was a beautiful day and the very first time for me attending such an event. I am truly honoured to have been a part of it. It was was a very kind gesture by the CPSF, which is greatly appreciated.”
Another resident who attended the function, Shushie Ramjass, said she was filled with excitement as soon as she received the invite. “Transport was provided for those who needed it. The talks were informative, and the music and entertainment made my inner child come alive. It was great to see our police officers in attendance and having fun after all the hard work they do in keeping the community safe.”
Kovillan Naidoo, public relations officer (PRO) for the CPSF, said the event was put together in a matter of three weeks and that the turn out was beyond what they had hoped for. He said: “Our CPSF executive committee anddedicated patrollers, came together and tirelessly worked and interlinked to bring this event to a magnitude whereby it is still talked about among the community. It would not have been possible without the amazing sponsors that stepped in to make this event a success and put smiles on the faces of our women. Our programme director, dignitaries and guest of honour, Natasha Munien, brought in 100 gifts for the ladies worth over R30 000. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to you for making our women feel special.”
The CPSF chairperson, Belinda Francis said she was proud of the “tremendously successful event”. She said the initiative started as a simple idea and exploded into something incredible.
“Widows are often neglected and forgotten in many communities. We wanted to reassure these special women that they are not alone and that someone cares. Women in general are cut from a different cloth. We face adversity with a determination that is unsurpassed. What many deem as flaws, we see as our greatest strengths, like our ability to keep going through our tragedy, loss and challenges. The CPSF will definitely be hosting more initiatives, not just for women but for our entire communityadded Francis.
