KCA UK Summer Picnic 2026: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire
The Konkani Cultural Association UK (KCA UK) successfully organised its annual Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the picturesque Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. Dating back to 1871, the historic Pavilion Gardens is a magnificent Victorian venue set amidst 23 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and play areas, providing the perfect setting for a fun-filled and relaxing family day out.
Around 60 members of KCA UK from Manchester, Stockport, Warrington, Liverpool, Oldham, and Crewe participated in the event along with their families. Members began arriving at the venue from around 10:00 a.m., where they gathered at a centrally located marquee that served as the meeting point throughout the day, creating a warm and welcoming family atmosphere.
The day began with a delicious community breakfast, where each family brought homemade dishes to share. Participants enjoyed a wide variety of authentic Mangalorean delicacies, making it a perfect start to the day's celebrations and reinforcing the spirit of togetherness that KCA UK is known for.
The gathering was warmly welcomed by young Gianna Sequeira, followed by an address from KCA UK President Sujith Rodrigues. General Secretary Vinod Barboza coordinated the day's activities and ensured the event ran smoothly.
Following breakfast, members spent time exploring the beautiful gardens, enjoying attractions such as the miniature train, boating, leisurely walks, and capturing memorable photographs and videos with family and friends.
A sumptuous lunch was served at around 1:30 p.m., thanks to the dedicated efforts of the KCA UK team. During lunch, participants entertained one another with singing and dancing, performing favourite songs in Konkani, Tulu, Kannada, and Hindi, adding colour and joy to the celebration.
The afternoon was filled with exciting sports and games for both children and adults. The KCA UK team enthusiastically organised and coordinated the activities, ensuring everyone had an opportunity to participate and enjoy themselves. KCA UK young adults enjoyed the day visiting near by market place and spending time in the swimming pool.
As the event drew to a close, Communication Coordinator Vinjoy Rego delivered the vote of thanks, expressing sincere appreciation to all participants for making the picnic a grand success.
KCA UK extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event, especially those involved in food preparation and distribution, setting up the venue, arranging the music system, photography, videography, and the clean-up efforts.
Although the picnic concluded at 6:00 p.m., the memories created, friendships strengthened, and the spirit of unity and togetherness shared among the members will be cherished for years to come. The annual KCA UK Summer Picnic once again proved to be a wonderful celebration of community, culture, and family values.
