The McGregor Gully community will be filled with excitement this Easter weekend with a star-filled stage show along with hosting its football and netball competitions and a talent pageant for girls aged 10-14.

There will also be a health fair for the elders, as several doctors have made themselves available to assist with ECG tests and check-ups. There will also be 70 care packages for them.

The activities are being staged by the McGregor Gardens Youths with Vision Club.

The popular stage show, which started in the 1980s, will feature the likes of Major Mackerel, Little John, Little Lenny, Ken Boothe, George Nooks, Althea Hewitt, Eesah, Tristan Palmer, Courtney Melody, Lone Ranger and Puddy Roots.

Shaun Grant, one of the organisers, noted that while the competition is seeking to raise funds, it is also all about unity. “It’s not about just fun, we want to be able to assist youngsters with tertiary level education. Those that are doing well and need the help,” said Grant.

Donald ‘Crat’ Vassell, another member of the organising committee, outlined that it will also be a day for the family to come and enjoy. “This is going to be a beautiful space, a safe place for parents and children from adjoining communities to interact with love, care, humility and peace,” said Vassell.

There will be 15 teams vying for the $100,000 first prize in football, while the netball winners will walk away with $50,000. Some of the participating teams are from adjoining communities of Mountain View, Jacques Road, Back Bush, Goodrich Lane, Burger Gully and Nannyville, plus teams from as far as Denham Town and Rockfort.

There will be cash prizes and giveaways in what is expected to be a fun-filled family day of activities.

With that said, Grant has high praise for the sponsors that will be making it possible. Home time Cable, White Rain Publishing, Almar Hardware, K&M Meat and Groceries, Maranatha Gospel Hall, the McGregor Diaspora, Levy Law Partners, Cal’s, Kingston Hireage, OJ Smoothies, Karen Whitely (Atlanta), Member of Parliament Julian Robinson and Opposition Caretaker Kevin Frith.