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London Trip to Temples Sunday 25th August 2019

London Trip to Temples Sunday 25th August 2019

Day Trip to London visiting 3 temples Start Date : 25th August 2019 8am End Date : 25th August 2019 7:30pm Members : £10 Non-Members…

GCS Event: Holi Celebrations 2019

GCS Announces: Holi Celebrations on Wednesday 20th March 2019 8pm @ Waterhall HOLI FIRE on Wednesday 20th March 2019 8pm Weather permitting will be at…

Programme and Menu for the Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018 at the Hilton, Brighton

Programme and Menu for the Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018 at the Hilton, Brighton

The programme has arrived for the Diwali event. Please share with your friends that are still thinking of joining us.

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Dance 18th Nov @ BrightonStMary 61 St James’s Street, BN2 1PR Brighton

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Dance 18th Nov @ BrightonStMary 61 St James’s Street, BN2 1PR Brighton

The Brighton Chamber Ensemble along with St Mary’s Church, Kemptown are putting on a event on 18th November to mark 100 years since the end…

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018

This year GCS goes CARNIVAL WAY……… GCS Brighton annual Diwali Dinner & Dance will at the Hilton Metropole – Live music by the popular MK…

Trench Brothers @ Brighton Dome – 17th October 2018

Trench Brothers @ Brighton Dome – 17th October 2018

As part of the Centenary commemorations, there is a show on 17th October at the Dome which explores the contribution of Ethnic Minority soldiers of…

Brighton and Hove Navratri 2018 Celebrations

Brighton and Hove Navratri 2018 Celebrations

Gujarati Cultural Society Navratri 2018 10th October to 19 October 2018 8pm – 11pm Sharad Poonam 24th October 2018 8pm – 11pm Longhill School, Falmer…

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship, a Very moving and humbling experience…🙏 with Lord Lieutenant Mr Peter Field and…

Windsor Castle visit –  Sunday 12th August 2018

Windsor Castle visit – Sunday 12th August 2018

Windsor Castle visit – Sunday 12th August 2018 Visit amazing Windsor Castle, a scenic river boat ride, picnic in Windsor royal gardens and an evening…

GCS Family Fun Day  – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm

GCS Family Fun Day – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm

GCS Family Fun Day – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm Patcham Place Recreation Ground, London Road, Brighton BN1 8YQ Family Fun Day – There…

Phir Wohl Shaam – Nostalgic Musical Evening with Nitu and Mahesh Gadhvi

Phir Wohl Shaam – Nostalgic Musical Evening with Nitu and Mahesh Gadhvi

28th July 2018 @ Sallis Benny Theatre, Brighton £12.50 Members – Non Members £15 – Book Online – www.gcs-brighton.org.uk Only Information – Dhirubhai Lamba 07780667160 Tickets…

Visit to three temples in London

Visit to three temples in London

Trip details The coach pickup is at Withdean Sports complex on Tongdean Lane. Hove – the coach will be in the car park. There is…

Gujarati Bonanza 2018 Feedback Request

Gujarati Bonanza 2018 Feedback Request

This survey will help Gujarati Cultural Society to identify the challenges and improve the future Events to better meet your needs. We appreciate your input!…

Chattri Memorial Service – Sunday 10th June 2018 at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham

The Service will take place on Sunday 10th June 2018 at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham, Standen Lane, Brighton, BN1 8ZB. Dear Friends of…

GUJARATI BONANZA EVENING

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…

EVENT : Partnership @ Rivervale Wed 18th April 2018 – 6-8pm

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,…

Annual General Meeting – 8th April 2018 5pm

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…

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,…

Sunday Yoga classes – Starting every Sunday from 4th February 2018

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…

Buy your Diwali photoshoot pictures

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…

Diwali 2017 Picture Gallery

Diwali 2017 Picture Gallery

Relive the Diwali 2017 celebrations at the Hilton Metropole Brighton. Pictures are by Paresh Limbachia (Paz Media).

Diwali Dinner and Dance 2017  Raffle Items

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…

Diwali Dinner & Dance Auction Items

Diwali Dinner & Dance Auction Items

The 2017 Diwali dinner & dance auction items are SIGNED MAN CITY SHIRT RIVERVALE – LUXURY CAR FOR THE WEEKEND PORCHE Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex are…

Meeting place, time & other important advice for Sunday 20/08/2017 (London Trip)

Just three days to go now for our Buckingham Palace & Duck Tour Trip. Everyone who is coming, please observe the following instructions & advice…

Buckingham Palace and London Visit on Sunday 20th August 2017 via return Coach trip!

Buckingham Palace and London Visit on Sunday 20th August 2017 via return Coach trip! Entry into the Palace, Evening Meal, Summer picnic in a royal…

Volunteers needed for the Chattri Service on Sunday 11th June 2017

Volunteers needed for the Chattri Service on Sunday 11th June 2017 Your support will be very much appreciated if you can help in the following…

Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 9th April 2017 at 5.30pm to 7pm at the the Swarminarayan Temple

Dear Members   Notice hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 9th April 2017 at 5.30pm to 7pm at the…

Dhuleti Festival 2017

Dhuleti Festival 2017

  Information on the Powder colour bought from GCS on the day: Safety The powder is made from 99% corn starch and only 1% natural…

GCS Holi Fire (Holika Dayan) 12th March 2017 – Stanmer Park, Brighton (7.30pm)

Holi is a Hindu Spring Festival in India. It signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of Spring, the end of Winter and…

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School The event is a talent show of what the community of…

Diwali Dinner and Dance Silent Auction

Diwali Dinner and Dance Silent Auction

We have just been generously donated 3 new items for our silent auction at the Diwali Dinner and Dance. Alongside the Porsche experience at Silvertsone,…

Diwali Dinner and Dance 2016 | Grand Hotel Brighton | 12th November

This Diwali will be celebrated in Grand Style at the Grand Hotel with Live Music DJ MK Roadshow and fantastic Diwali Cuisine. Sponsorship opportunities are…

Sharad Poonam Garba, Doodh Paunva ( Virjibhai Family) – 15th October 2016

Sharad Poonam Garba, Doodh Paunva ( Virjibhai Family) – 15th October 2016

Dates and Times 15th October 2016 8pm to 11pm Location Event Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Brighton, Rottingdean Bn2 7fr Costs / Ticket Prices For…

Navratri – 1st to 10th October 2016 at Longhill School Rottingdean, Brighton

Navratri – 1st to 10th October 2016 at Longhill School Rottingdean, Brighton

Hindu religious festival of Navratri – nine nights of worship of the mother Amba Mata. Daily worship, arti, garba, dj rocking ras garba music by…

Kew Gardens Trip 2016 in Pictures

Kew Gardens Trip 2016 in Pictures

Basically Day started at 7.20am after everyone greeted in the car park at Withdean Stadium. Brighton and Hove coaches picked us up and we set…

Musculoskeletal Event hosted by Right Track

Musculoskeletal Event hosted by Right Track

Right Track are running an event in October. The event is aimed at connecting people in Brighton and Hove especially from Black and Minority Ethnic…

Bollywood Blast – Musical Event – 10th September 2016

Bollywood Blast – Musical Event – 10th September 2016

Great Musical Evening enjoying old and new Bollywood songs. Snack box will be served prior to event between 6.45 and 7.45. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks…

Kew Gardens Day Trip – 20th August 2016

GCS Brighton have organised a day trip to the magical Kew Gardens in Richmond, London via coach. Amazing gardens, palaces and fountains to visit with…

Cricket Day – 26th June 2016

We have had a good uptake on the GCS Brighton organised cricket day on the 26th June. In previous years we have had a loosely…

Yoga Class for the Elderly  members

Yoga Class for the Elderly members

We are pleased to announce that GCS have organised Yoga Class which started on Wed 18th for elderly member’s activity, with support from Sussex police…

Holi 2016 at Stanmer Park

Holi will be on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 at the Stanmer Park Brighton. Please inform your family and friends; everybody is welcome.

Gujarati Cultural Society AGM 2016

Dear Friends Please find Our Newsletter Issue 3 Feb 2016 and also Annual General Meeting details on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 5 pm to…

Gujarati Culture Society (GCS) Presents: Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015

Highlights of this years Gujarati Cultural Society Diwali Dinner & dance courtesy of our own Paz Media (Paresh Limbachia) . You can checkout his youtube…

CANCELLED : GCS Talent Evening : 6th December 2015 : Hove Park Upper School

CANCELLED : GCS Talent Evening : 6th December 2015 : Hove Park Upper School

GCS TALENT EVENING 6.12.15. CANCELLED /POSTPONED Dear Friends Please note that our Talent Evening on 6th December 2015 has been cancelled and postponed to February-March…

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove Dear friends we are all getting excited about our Diwali Dinner and Dance…

Voices of India: The First World War

Voices of India: The First World War

Voices of India: The First World War 21 November 2015, The Old Courtroom, Brighton http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/news-events/voices-of-india-the-first-world-war-conference/ 10.15am-7.45pm For the past 100 years, the story of India’s…

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Sunday 1 November, 1130-3.30pm Come and celebrate Diwali, with a variety of fun, hands-on family-friendly…

Navratri 2015 – Brighton and Hove

Navratri 2015 – Brighton and Hove

GCS invites you all to celebrate Navratri from 13TH October to 22ND October and Sharad Poonam on 26TH October 2015 Long Hill High School FaLmer…

UK Welcomes Modi

UK Welcomes Modi

Dear Members I am delighted to confirm that Gujarati Cultural Society of Brighton and Hove has been successful in achieving Welcome Partner status for the…

Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi – Saturday 25th July 2015

Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi – Saturday 25th July 2015

Gujarati Cultural Society Presents Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi Saturday 25th July 2015 Doors Open at 7pm – Start 7.30pm to 10.45pm Tickets…

GCS Cricket Fun day – Sunday 14th June from 4pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

GCS Cricket Fun day – Sunday 14th June from 4pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

[rev_slider cricket] GCS will be organising a cricket/activity day for all the family members. Bring a picnic, share some Pimms and a cold beer. Teams will be…

Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment by Shiv Shankar Ray and guest musicians.

Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment by Shiv Shankar Ray and guest musicians.

Saturday July 11th 7.30pm – St Andrew’s Church, Waterloo Street, Hove. Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment byShiv Shankar Ray and guest…

The  Berakah Project

The Berakah Project

GCS would like support from the Committee on a concert arranged by ‘The  Berakah Project’    Their Misssion   The Berakah Project is a music based charity…

Cancer awareness talk with Gujarati Interpreter available – HEALTH EDUCATION

Cancer awareness talk with Gujarati Interpreter available – HEALTH EDUCATION

A cancer awareness talk is being held in Brighton on Wednesday 15th April 2015. Their will be a Gujarati interpreter available and will focus on…

Vaisakhi Function from The Sussex Indian Punjabi Society

Vaisakhi Function from The Sussex Indian Punjabi Society

Sussex Indian Punjabi Society would like to invite you to join in Vaisakhi celebrations 2015. In the form of a musical extravaganza. Rajeev Sharma and…

Jayanti Vaghadia is doing the London to Brighton bike ride

Jayanti Vaghadia is doing the London to Brighton bike ride

Jayanti Vaghadia GCS member is doing this years London to Brighton bike ride on Sunday June 21st, and he his raising funds for British Heart…

Gujarati Cultural Society AGM – 29th March 2015

Time:. 5.30PM to 9PM Venue: Porstlade Town Hall, Victoria Road Portslade BN41 1YF. Snacks will be served after the AGM The present committee wish to…

GCS will be celebrating HOLI @ Stanmer Park – 5th March 2014

Dear Fellow Members Jai Shree Krishna. We hope you all enjoyed the festivities from last year’s celebrations and the Bangalore Dreams concert on 8th Feb…

Rhythm and Raag – Free Trial Taster session – Feb 5th at 6.00 pm @ Patcham Memorial Hall

Rhythm and Raag – Free Trial Taster session – Feb 5th at 6.00 pm @ Patcham Memorial Hall

A warm welcome to “Rhythm and Raag” Please find attached information on our mission and purpose on setting up this Indian Art Academy with Reputed…

Gujarati Cultural Society Proudly Presents Bangalore Dreams @ Sallis Benney Theatre

Gujarati Cultural Society Proudly Presents Bangalore Dreams @ Sallis Benney Theatre

by Jyotsna Srikanth and specials guest @ Sallis Benney Theatre 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0JY Entry Fee £12.50, Doors open 6.30pm Date…

GCS Talent Evening Pictures

GCS Talent Evening Pictures

Here are some of the pictures from the talent evening held on the 6th December 2014 at Hove Park Upper School.  

GCS Talent Evening Program – Programme

FREE ENTRY FOR ALL COMPLIMENTS OF GCS Hove Park School Hall, (Upper), Neville Road, BN3 7BN Hove, Saturday 6 th December 2014 7.30 pm- 11.00…

Award-Winning violin virtuoso Jyotsna Srikanth is playing in Brighton – Wed 19th Nov 2014

Award-Winning violin virtuoso Jyotsna Srikanth is playing in Brighton – Wed 19th Nov 2014

Award-winning violin virtuoso Jyotsna Srikanth is playing in Brighton this coming Wed 19th November at the Latest Bar. Here are the details: Wed 19th Nov…

We invite all to celebrate Diwali at the temple – Shree Swaminarayan Temple (ISSO)

Shree Swaminarayan Temple (ISSO) 79a Trafalgar Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex,     BN41 1GU Tel: 01273 420 200   We invite all to celebrate Diwali…

Diwali Dinner and Dance – Saturday 25th Oct 2014 – Hove Town Hall

Diwali Dinner and Dance – Saturday 25th Oct 2014 – Hove Town Hall

New Year celebration with food, you may bring you own alcoholic drinks and dance all night to a mixture of music from our DJ. Plenty…

GCS Talent Evening – Dec 2014 – 6th Dec 14, from 7pm to 10.30pm

Venue: Hove Park School Hall (Upper) The programme is going to be free evening for members and non-members We all have got Talent, if you or…

Monthly Bhajans at the Mandir

Please remember that one Sunday a month GCS organises Bhajans at the Mandir and after bhajan, Prasad is served. Next bhajan is on 8th June from…

Navarati & Dasara 25th September to 3th October 2014

Navarati & Dasara 25th September to 3th October 2014

Will be celebrated at Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH. Please make the most of Navarati celebration at Town Hall, as the Hove Town Hall is…

Cricket 6th July 14 from 2 pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

Cricket 6th July 14 from 2 pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

GCS will be organising a cricket/activity day for all the family members. Bring a picnic, share some Pimms and a cold beer. Teams will be picked on…

Gujarati comedy play- BACHU NE BAATLIMA UTAARO

Saturday 14th June from 8 p.m. to 11pm: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH. Gujarati comedy play- BACHU NE BAATLIMA UTAARO written and…

Sunday 8 th June 14 from 2.00pm for 2.30pm Start–The Chattri Memorial Service

On the Downs near Patcham, Brighton (Standen Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZB). 2014 is the 100 year anniversary of the First World War. This service…

March 2014 GCS Brighton AGM Meeting

The AGM was held on 23rd March 2014 at the Swaminarayan Temple, we are pleased to inform you that it went very successfully, with a…

Cancer Talk – Focusing on Cervical, Breast and Bowel

Cancer Talk – Focusing on Cervical, Breast and Bowel

Cancer talk – focusing on cervical, breast and bowel (so also partly relevant for men if you want to bring any along). Venue – South…

Holi Celebrations – Sunday 16th March 2014

This years Holi celebrations will be held jointly with Crawley Mandir on the Sunday the 16th March. The event starts at 7.30pm.

Health Talk and Forum – Sunday 16th March

Specialists and visiting doctors will be giving talks/advice on subjects such as cancer, diabetes and general well being. The event is free to attend and…

GCS Dinner & Dance – 22nd February 2014 @ Hove Town Hall

Join us at Hove Town hall for the GCS Valentine’s dinner and dance. [accordion] [tab title=”Details”] The entertainment will include a DJ and a mix…

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda, Sun 17th November 2013 @ Portslade Town Hall

  This year we are celebrating the 150th Birth anniversary for an inspiring leader – Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). He was a great Indian saint who…

Diwali Celebrates – Sun 27 Oct 2013, 1pm – 4.30pm Brighton Dome

In partnership with Brighton & Hove Hindu Women’s Group Celebrate Diwali with a host of activities for the family. Learn to dance Bollywood style, get…

Sussex Indian Punjabi Society Diwali Dinner & Dance – 16th November @ Hove Town Hall

Our friends at the Sussex Indian Punjabi Society have anounced that they will be celebrating Diwali at Hove Town hall on the 16th November 2013.…

New Year Celebrations 23rd November 2013 @ Hove Town Hall

The New Year Celebration is set for Saturday November 23rd start time of 7.30pm until late. Guests are permitted to bring their own alcohol to…

Sharad Purnima – 18th October 2013 @ Hove Town Hall

Sharad Purnima , 18th October 2013 . What is Sharad Purnima? The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated…

Navratri , October 5-13th 2013

October 5th to 13th 2013 inclusive that is nine days continuous from our usual start time of 8pm. This is our most celebratory time of…

Extraordinary General Meeting Announced – 22nd September 2013

Dear Members, At the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) it was proposed and agreed that the new committee should hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)…

Cricket Event Photo Gallery

Cricket Event Photo Gallery

Here are some pictures from the cricket event at Wish Park. If you have any photos to share then please email to us at contact@gcs-brighton.co.uk  

Crawley International Mela 27th-28th July 2013 @ Hawth Theatre

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…

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…

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…

Lottery Lottery – 29th June 2013 8pm @ Hove Town Hall

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…

The Chattri Memorial Service – Sunday 9th June 2013

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…

Cricket Event – Sunday 7th July @ Wish Park

Cricket Event – Sunday 7th July @ Wish Park

Sunday 7th July : at Wish Park, Saxon Road, Hove (off New Church Road) With all the recent excitement of the IPL we will have…