Brighton & Hove Hindu Women’s Group
Women’s support group. Runs monthly meetings & social gatherings. [contactinfo address=’104 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DN’ ]
Crawley International Mela 27th-28th July 2013 @ Hawth Theatre
The headline act of Crawley Mela 2013 comes in the form of Bhangra superstar and sensation Jassi Sidhu. Former lead singer of the legendary band B21, Jassi Sidhu’s following Solo career has defined him as one of the greatest performers, singers and artists of the UK Bhangra scene. His success over the past 20 years has led him to become world renowned with 7 successful albums (4 solo), multiple tours and a feature in the film, Bend It Like Beckham. This is one act you cannot afford to miss! For more information, visit http://www.jassisidhu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/crawleymela Website – http://www.crawleymela.org/
Acts of Kindness: Experts Reveal the Health Benefits of Helping Others
Being and staying healthy involves a number of factors; eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water, getting sound sleep at night, just to name a few. Researchers now say that they can prove that “doing good” also has a positive impact on both your physical and mental health. Whenever I am feeling a bit overwhelmed or stressed, I step back for a moment and say to myself, “It could be worse”. I then get a pen and paper and jot a note to my sponsor child in Bolivia. Or perhaps I will clean out a closet or book shelf and make a donation to our local charity. I always feel better about my situation after doing something of that nature, but I didn’t realize the extended health benefits of such acts of kindness. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health studied the brain activity of a group of people given virtual money as part of a computer game. The ones that chose to give it way as opposed to hanging on to it for themselves showed that this act of kindness activated a part of the brain that produces oxytocin. Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone”. When associated with positive experiences it produces positive emotions. Meaning, it can affect behaviors such as trust, empathy, generosity and bonding with others. In another study conducted by David McClelland, behavioral psychologist, simply being a witness to acts of kindness can boost your immunity. In the study, students watched a documentary in which Mother Teresa was helping the poor in Calcutta. When tested, the students showed a significant increase in their Immunoglobulin A cells (important immune cells). Experts aggree, by creating a routine of kindness and compassion, you can improve your health in many ways. But committing to such a routine can be as difficult as sticking to a diet, unless you have a clear plan. Here are some tips that will help you help others without becoming over stressed. 1) Begin small. Although “saving the world” is a worthwhile goal, for most of us it is not quite doable in the grand scheme of things. Donate a few dollars a month to a reputable charity. Commit to making a phone call or writing a letter once a week to someone you know who is lonely. 2) Do something you enjoy If you love to shop, offer to do the shopping for someone who is ill or injured and can’t get out. If you love to read, offer to read a book to someone that can’t see too well. 3) Be specific Don’t just say I want to help the elderly, or the homeless, or children. Pick an organization that focuses on your passion and find a task that they need help with. 4) Pair up Find a friend with similar philanthropic desires and do something together. This will give you some accountability and motivation as well. 5) Mark you calendar regularly I don’t know about you, but I find that the days, weeks, even months just seem to fly by. Pick a day on your calendar and make a weekly or monthly appointment with yourself to complete an act of kindness. There are many stressors we all face on a daily basis. Some people choose devastating ways of coping, such as drinking, doing drugs, over spending, smoking or overeating. These bad habits will only create a worse health situation for you and those around you. The research now shows that you can actually become healthier by developing “helping habits” instead and sticking to them. Source: Womans Day magazine Dec. 08
Brighton Kite Festival this weekend at Stanmer Park
Brighton Kite Festival is a free public event not to be missed and brings some interesting shapes, sizes and colour to Stanmer Park that would not normally be seen there. It is one, if not the longest, running kite festivals in the UK and is fast approaching its 35th consecutive event on the 13th & 14th July 2013 in Stanmer Park, Brighton. BN1 9QA and will run from 11.00am – 5.00pm [quote]Some of the planned arena displays where kite flyers will be showing their kites include our now traditional Martin Lester Spirit kite fly, an Eddy shaped kite fly of all sizes, kite fighting both Indian and rokkaku, kites made in the children’s workshop, team and single flying from some of the world’s best sport kite flyers[/quote]
Indian Students Society of University of Sussex
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Sussex Indian Punjabi Society (SIPS)
They aim to organise two festivals a year, one in April to celebrate Basakhi and the other on November to celebrate Diwali. We also promote Punjabi dances Bhangra and indian Bollywood dances and songs and indian musical instruments. [contactinfo mail=’baldev.soni@btinternet.com’ phone=’01273 582753′ address=’15a Vernon Avenue, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8PL’ name=’Baldev Soni’] Website : http://www.sussexindianpunjabisociety.com/
Race for Life 30th June @ Stanmer Park
This Sunday 30th June is Cancer Research UK’s annual race for life event. The event is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. We have Anita and her daughter Reianna Agnihotri taking part and raising money for this worthwhile cause. If you are interested in sponsoring them, then you can donate via there Just Giving page.
Navratri 2013 Dates
The nine-day festival of Navratri, or Navaratri, in Hindu religion dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri 2013 dates are from October 5 to October 13, 2013. The most important Navratri in a year is the Sharadiya Navratra which begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin or Ashwayuja (September-October) as per traditional Hindu calendar. Navratri in 2013 October dates Navratri Day 1 – October 5, 2013 – Ghatsthapana Navratri Day 2 – October 6, 2013 – Chandra Darshan Navratri Day 3 – October 7, 2013 – Sindoor Tritiya Navratri Day 4 – October 8, 2013 – Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami Navratri Day 5 – October 9, 2013 – Upang Lalita Vrat – Lalitha Panchami Navratri Day 6 – October 10, 2013 – Saraswati Awahan in some regions Navratri Day 7 – October 11, 2013 – Saraswathi Puja – Maha Lakshmi Puja Navratri Day 8 – October 12, 2013 – Saraswathi Puja ends – Mahashtami – Annapoorna Parikrama Navratri Day 9 – October 13, 2013 – Saraswati Visarjan – Mahanavami October 13, 2013 – The tenth day is celebrated as Dasara or Vijaya Dashami. Vidyarambham in Kerala.
Lottery Lottery – 29th June 2013 8pm @ Hove Town Hall
If God were to visit you one day in your house and promised you the Lottery jackpot, but in return you would have to give up something, what would that be? What would you give up to become a millionaire overnight? See the real colour of money in a healthy wealthy Gujlish comedy! Lottery Lottery is a farcical satire packed with loads of music and dance poking fun at materialistic aspirations!
The Chattri Memorial Service – Sunday 9th June 2013
During the First World War (1914-18) over one and a half million Indian army soldiers saw active service alongside British troops. Twelve thousand Indian soldiers who were wounded on the Western Front were hospitalised at sites around Brighton. These included York Place School, the Dome, the Corn Exchange and the Royal Pavilion.
