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 year and it would be nice to see as many old and new faces as possible so please spread the word and bring along your friends. Navratri , October 5-13th (18th Sharad Purnima) . 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 this event. The venue again at Hove town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH. [label type=’important’]Membership Reminder[/label] Just a reminder that Membership is due on the first day of Navratri and thank you in advance for your continued support. [contactinfo address=’Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH’]
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) to discussed the following points: Is the Society in a position to purchase a building in the near or distant future for the members needs and use with the current restricted fund held in the Society’s account. If NOT, will the Society be able to increase this fund to buy a building for the members needs and use IF (2) is not possible then: (a) All of the restricted fund should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. Or (b) A portion of the restricted fund should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. If the members agree to transfer part of the restricted funds, the remainder will be retained as a restricted fund for future Trustees to increase the fund in order to achieve the member’s original aspiration to purchase a property that will satisfy their needs and use. Notice of Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the GUJARATI CULTURAL SOCIETY will be held at: [highlight_blue]The Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton at 5.00 p.m. on SUNDAY 22 September 2013[/highlight_blue], to transact the following business. Agenda We therefore ask you to consider and vote upon the following resolutions: (A) To transfer the whole of the restricted fund to a general fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity, (B) A portion of the restricted funds should be transferred to the General Fund to be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of some particular aspect of the objects of the Charity. (C) If resolution (B) is agreed then the remainder of the restricted funds will be retained as a restricted fund for future Trustees to increase the fund in order to achieve the member’s original aspiration to purchase a property that will satisfy their needs and use. Proposals and suggestions should be sent to the Secretary by noon 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. A revised agenda will be issued 5 days prior to the meeting on our website: www.gcs-brighton.org.uk It should be remembered that decisions reached at a trustee or members’ meeting are collective decisions and the decision is binding upon all charity trustees and members. It is for this reason that all charity trustees and members are encouraged to participate in all debates. By order of the Board of Charity Trustees Jignesh Agnihoti Secretary 30th August 2013 [dividertop] [contactinfo address=’Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton’ ]
2013 Hindu Calendar
Source : Calendarlabs Date Day Festival Jan 14, 2013 Monday Makarsankranti / Pongal Feb 15, 2013 Friday Vasant Panchami Mar 10, 2013 Sunday Maha Shivaratri Mar 27, 2013 Wednesday Holi Apr 11, 2013 Thursday Hindi New Year Apr 11, 2013 Thursday Telugu New Year / Ugadi Apr 14, 2013 Sunday Tamil New Year Apr 14, 2013 Sunday Baisakhi / Vishu Apr 15, 2013 Monday Bengali New Year Apr 20, 2013 Saturday Ramanavami Apr 25, 2013 Thursday Hanuman Jayanti May 13, 2013 Monday Akshaya Tritiya Jun 08, 2013 Saturday Savitri Pooja Jul 10, 2013 Wednesday Puri Rath Yatra Jul 22, 2013 Monday Guru Purnima Aug 11, 2013 Sunday Nag Panchami Aug 20, 2013 Tuesday Raksha Bandhan Aug 28, 2013 Wednesday Krishna Janmashtami Sep 09, 2013 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi Sep 16, 2013 Monday Onam Sep 20, 2013 Friday Pitr-paksha Begins Oct 04, 2013 Friday Pitr-paksha Ends Oct 05, 2013 Saturday Navaratri Begins Oct 11, 2013 Friday Durga Puja Begins Oct 13, 2013 Sunday Navaratri Ends Oct 14, 2013 Monday Dusshera Oct 18, 2013 Friday Lakshmi Puja Oct 22, 2013 Tuesday Karwa Chauth Nov 01, 2013 Friday Dhan Teras Nov 03, 2013 Sunday Diwali Nov 17, 2013 Sunday Kartik Poornima
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
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/
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]
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.
