Antigua & Barbuda
2017 Cricket Kindness Mission
- The twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda lies in the Eastern Caribbean in the Leeward Islands chain. Population 103,000
- Antigua is a developing country with a proud cricketing history as birthplace to some of the greatest cricketers of all time; Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Ridley Jacobs.
- In 2017, the Caribbean Children's Cricket Charity (as it was then known) extended the hand of generosity delivering 28 huge boxes of cricket gear to the beautiful children and teenagers of Antigua & Barbuda!
1. Five Islands Primary School - Five Islands Village, Antigua
Thursday 9 November 2017
Our 2017 Cricket Goodwill Tour began with an uplifting morning at Five Islands Primary School. Joining our founder Tamara Lowe were Cricket Kindness Antiguan Ambassadors, Sir Richie Richardson, Ridley Jacobs & Sen. Colin James. Tamara traveled to Antigua at her own expense to realise her dream of supporting grass roots cricket in disadvantaged Caribbean communities unable to afford cricket gear.
Antigua Broadcasting Service - 7pm News story
2. New Winthorpes Primary School - St Georges, Antigua
Friday 10 November 2017
Sir Richie Richardson and Tamara Lowe presenting cricket goodwill to students and staff at morning assembly.
3. Piggotts Primary School - St Georges, Antigua
Friday 10 November 2017
Staff and students excited by a visit from national hero and Children's Cricket Charity - Caribbean Ambassador, Sir Richie Richardson who spoke about the importance of always trying your best.
4. Parham Primary School - St Peter's, Antigua
Friday 10 November 2017
Caribbean Children's Cricket Charity Ambassador, former West Indies captain and wicket keeper, Ridley Jacobs delivered cricket goodwill to principal Donald Joshua.
5. Pares Primary School - St Peter, Antigua
Friday 10 November 2017
Fun at Pares Primary School! Ridley Jacobs and Alphonsine Bleau from the Ministry of Sports presented PE teacher Michael Christopher and principal Lois Drew with a donation of cricket gear.
6. Willikies Primary School - St Phillips, Antigua
Friday 10 November 2017
The end of a wonderfully busy day. Caribbean Children's Cricket Charity founder, Tamara Lowe and retired WI wicket keeper and captain Ridley Jacobs presented principal Allison Ledeatte with cricket equipment for her students.
Rising Sun Cricket Field - Saint John, Antigua
Saturday 11 November 2017
Enormous kit distribution at the combined schools Saturday morning competition where Antiguan schoolboy cricketers were thrilled to receive playing shirts and cricket equipment shipped from Sydney to Antigua!
Big shout out of thanks to Gordon District Cricket Club, Peninsula Cricket Club, West Pymble Cricket Club, Milo In2Cricket and McGrath Foundation for donating superseded shirts and bucket hats to our Gear Collection!
Meeting with Hon. E.P. Chet Green - Ministry of Sport, Antigua
Monday 13 November 2017
Founder, Tamara Lowe attended a meeting with the then Minister of Sport, Honourable E.P. Chet Green in his office at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Our Ambassadors, Sir Richie Richardson and Ridley Jacobs were present as the Minister expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the Government of Antigua & Barbuda.
7. Seaview Farm Primary School - St Georges, Antigua
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Cricket Kindness Ambassadors, Sir Richie Richardson and Ridley Jacobs presented much needed cricket kit to the children of Seaview
Farm Primary School.
8. JT Ambrose Public School - All Saints Village, Antigua
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Ridley Jacobs and Alphonsine Bleau from Ministry of Sports with a donation of cricket equipment to happy children.
9. Clare Hall Secondary School - Cassada Gardens, Antigua
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Students thrilled by a visit from Antiguan cricket greats, Sir Richie Richardson and Ridley Jacobs who presented principal, Ashwath Azille, with awesome cricket kit shipped from Sydney for the school!
10. Grammar School - St. John's, Antigua
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Sir Richie Richardson addressed students before presenting Principal Sam Roberts with a donation of cricket equipment.
11. Ottos Comprehensive School - St. John's, Antigua
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Sir Richie Richardson donated cricket equipment to students at the high school he attended as a teenager. Also present were Sen. Colin James, Ridley Jacobs and Cricket Kindness founder, Tamara Lowe.
12. Buckleys Primary School - Saint John, Antigua
Thursday 16 November 2017
Absolute joy as Sen. Colin James, Ridley Jacobs and Tamara Lowe delivered cricket goodwill.
13. Charlesworth T Samuel School - Saint Mary, Antigua
Thursday 16 November 2017
Beautiful children excited to receive cricket gear gave representatives, Sen. Colin James, Ridley Jacobs and Tamara Lowe a warm reception.
14. Irene B. Williams School - St Paul, Antigua
Thursday 16 November 2017
Sen. Colin James from the Ministry of Sports addressed students during our presentation of much needed cricket equipment to PE teacher & Antiguan National Cricketer, Kofi Captain James.
15. Liberta Primary School - St Paul, Antigua
Thursday 16 November 2017
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