Silent Knights winners at All-Goa Carol Singing Contest

SILENT KNIGHTS TOPS ALL-GOA CAROL CONTEST

Silent Knights, Betalbatim won the 1^st Prize at the All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club on the 18th Dec. 2019. 

Sanctus from Majorda bagged the Second Prize and 

Harmonia, Benaulim garnered the 3^rd Prize. Altogether eight groups from Merces, Loutolim, Margao, Chinchinim, Orlim, Benaulim, Majorda and Betalbatim took part in Goa’s longest-running Carol Singing Competition. 

The Judges Mr. Emanuel Furtado and Fr. Peter Fernandes had a tough task choosing the winners as all the groups performed exceptionally well. Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso, the Chief Guest congratulated the winners and complimented the organisers. 

Xavier Cota compered and Wilma Noronha Cota quizzed the audience. Club President Franklin Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.  

report by Xavier Cota (Organising Secretary)

"KUD",Club of Betalbatim in Mumbai gets painted

There news to cheer as the Club of Betalbatim Villagers in Mumbai gets a fresh coat of paint in time for Christmas.

Under the able leadership of Mr. Nelson Alfonso the manager of the Club this was planned in 2017. Mr. Mariano Rodrigues and Mr Wilbur Cota together worked under the guidance of Mr. Nelson Alfonso to get the outer area painted.

pic credits: Wilbur Cota

Club of Betalbatim Villagers in Mumbai was founded in the year 1845 .Our club('kud', as it is known in Konkani) is a residential accommodation for the catholic residents of Betalbatim. It's situated in Mazgaon, Mumbai. Generous contribution have helped in this painting. 

If more generous donors come forward and contribute, the renovation of  the club including family rooms will be possible.The  members can get their families and stay in Mumbai at a nominal price. The Club officials are hoping to that the remaining renovation work will be done once people come forward to donate. 

Those who wish to contribute for this Club renovation may contact Mr. Joe Cota in Goa or Mr. Nelson Alfonso in Mumbai. Donations can be also directly transferred to the Club bank account.

Thanking you in advance for your generous contribution.