GUJARATI BONANZA EVENING

A Musical Journey reminding you of the classics and performing a wide mix of music from old/new Bhajans, Gurajarti Geet and Jokes – An evening not to be missed! Haridan Gadvi from London – Profession singer- traditional Gujarati folk songs, Bhajans and Gujarati Jokes Mahavir Bapu – from India- devotional to Bhajans songs Nikhil Parmar – on Tabla Members Free – Non Members £10 Without online booking, entry may be refused book early to avoid disappointment – Members and Non-Members For more info, contact Dhirubhai Lamba 07780667160 or contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk *Booking Instructions. If you order a Free GCS Member ticket, then please ensure you have a membership for each ticket your book. We will contact you directly if no membership is identified from the details you have given us. Book Now
EVENT : Partnership @ Rivervale Wed 18th April 2018 – 6-8pm

Booking : Free tickets for GCS members via Eventbrite When : Wed 18th April 2018 6pm to 8pm Where : Rivervale House, 50 Victoria Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1XB Cost : Free for members only As was mentioned previously by Anant Suchak, going forward GCS will form “partnerships” with local businesses and work with them collaboratively for the benefit of our members and their businesses. We have formed a partnership with Rivervale. Rivervale is a well know car company which many people will know as a specialist for Mercedes-Benz, but they can source any vehicle (including BMWs, Lexus and Fords and also vans) at very competitive prices. Rivervale has also agreed to host an event for us on 18th April 2018 at their showroom on Victoria Rd, Portslade to talk to us about what they do and the different options for accessing use of a motor vehicle. The membership benefits of this partnership will be explained at the event. Food and drinks will be available at the event. Enquiries : contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk Location
Annual General Meeting – 8th April 2018 5pm

When : 8th April 2018 5pm Where : Swaminarayan Temple, 79a Trafalgar Road Portslade BN41 1XD Dear Member Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 8th April 2018 at 5.00 P.M to 7 P.M., at the Swaminarayan Temple, 79a Trafalgar Road Portslade BN41 1XD Attached are: Download PDF (287kb) – the agenda for this meeting – Nomination paper/election form At the meeting, members will have the opportunity to: – find out about GCS’s operations and finances – ask questions about the operations and finances of GCS – speak about any items on the agenda – vote on any resolutions proposed. At the meeting, members will be asked to vote to: – accept the minutes of the last annual general meeting – accept the annual report – accept the auditor’s report – accept the annual financial statements – appoint auditor. – elect office bearers Regards Gujarati Cultural Society Mahindra Chauhan Enquiries : contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk
GCS Event: Holi Celebrations 2018 [Cancelled]

Dear Gujarati Cultural Society Members, Due to adverse weather conditions and forecast GCS have decided to cancel the Holi event due to take place at Waterhall on Thursday 1 March this is in the interest of public health and safety which is our primary concern . Sincerely Jignesh Agnihotri Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton GCS Announces: Holi Celebrations 2018 HOLI FIRE on Thursday 1st March 2018 8 to 9.30pm Weather permitting will be at Waterhall Playing Fields. Address: Waterhall Road. Brighton. East Sussex. BN1 8YR Lots of parking but please wear very warm clothes, money to donate and your Holi Puja water, coconut and popcorn etc. DHULETI will be delayed this year as the weather is going to get worse with snow and winds. Please check Facebook and GCS website soon for further updates. Looking forward to seeing seeing you all and please pass on this message to all. Don’t forget to wear warm clothes and layers.
EVENT : Cyber security – How to protect yourself?
Booking : Free tickets for GCS members via Eventbrite When : 2nd February 2018 7pm to 9.30pm Where : The Barclays Lab on 1 Preston Rd, Brighton Cost : The event is a members only event – please apply for tickets via the website Cybercrime is a worrying issue for everyone. You need to know how to protect yourself when online. Our Partners Barclays see a lot of activity in this area and their experts will share with us their insights on how to best protect yourself online and the sorts of activities you need to be alert to. Apps for your business: Separately at the event – Barclays will ask for young entrepreneurs to talk to us about how they can help your business. These will be four – 5-minute presentations on how the performance of your business might be improved – using technology. Enquiries : contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk Location
Sunday Yoga classes – Starting every Sunday from 4th February 2018

When : Every Sunday from 4th February 2018 Time 10am to 11 am Where : West Hill Hall, Compton Ave, Brighton BN1 3PS Cost : FREE to Members only (any contribution is most welcomed) Yoga Instructor : Stephanie Eastwood There is only street parking available at the Hall. People coming to the class will need to bring their own yoga mat with them. I do have some spare mats that I will have, but depending on the number of people coming, it is not guaranteed that someone will get one of these. Please email Stephanie Eastwood beforehand if you want to guarantee a mat. The class will be suitable for complete beginners, people don’t need to have any experience! Directions
Buy your Diwali photoshoot pictures

If you did not get a chance to purchase your photo at the Diwali event last week, then here is another chance to look at your photo’s and buy online. View Gallery
Diwali 2017 Picture Gallery

Relive the Diwali 2017 celebrations at the Hilton Metropole Brighton. Pictures are by Paresh Limbachia (Paz Media).
Diwali Dinner & Dance Programme, Menu and our Sponsors

Doors open tomorrow at 6.30pm
Diwali Dinner and Dance 2017 Raffle Items

The Raffle items for the 2017 Diwali dinner and dance event GCS – Lenovo Laptop worth £500 SYLCLASE – Tejal Patel – 3 x £100 voucher for laser hair removal for men and women Bookers Cash & Carry – Christmas Hamper Virgin Active Brighton – Family Guest Pass for Virgin Active Brighton (Family voucher entitles 2 Adults and 2 Children) Healthy Vibes – Hove -3 power Plate classes Perfections Beauty & Wellbeing – Swedish back, neck And Shoulder Massage (25mins) Dr Shah & Mrs Shah – Brighton Dome & Festival Gift Voucher £40 Sports Direct Hove – Voucher entitles the bearer to a Free Two week Gym/Swim Membership X 2 Kaajal Singh – voucher for Organic Facial







