Funeral of Visrambhai Dalsania
The Dalsania family are holding Shanti path (prayers) for Visrambhai Dalsania at South Portslade Community Centre, Church Rd., Portslade, BN41 1LB on Thursday 7th July from 8pm-9pm (parking is available in the health centre next door to the community centre). The funeral of Visrambhai Dalsania will be held at 11am, Saturday 9th July at Woodvale Crematorium, Lewes Rd., Brighton, BN2 3QB following the funeral there will be chaas at St. Richards Church Hall, Beal Crescent, Hollingdean, Brighton, BN1 7BU. If you would like to contact the family their numbers are: 01273 682564 / 204555.
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 run match with young and old alongside some food and games. This year we already have 26 names on this list of players and so we are probably going to be joined by Indian Colours group for a 3 way mini tournament. We have given the first two teams names and badges, to get the excitement and rivalry started. The GCS Lions are made up of mostly GCS Brighton members while I will be captaining the Pirates who are a mixture of the younger generation. If you have not contacted us to confirm that you would like to play then please email us your request to contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk with your name, mobile and email address. I you have your own equipment like bats and pads, then please bring them along is we only have limited equipment. Participants So Far Pirates 1. Pinakin Patel 2. Shohil 3. Ketan 4. Sanj J 5. Sachin J 6. Bobby 7. Avi 8. Rik 9. Jake 10. Bankim 11. Rishi Soni 12. Pranay 13. Ravi Jain GCS Lions 1. Jignesh Agnihotri 2. Kanad Patel – Eastbourne 3. Raj Patel – Lewes 4. Pankaj Sangani 5. Saaj Sangani 6. Sagar Aggrawal 7. Shobhit 8. Gopal 9. Manoj 10. Rakshit Ghandi 11. Nirav Patel – Eastbourne 12. Chirag – Lewes 13. Rohan Agnihotri Event Details The event starts at 2pm on June 26th 2016 at Patcham Place Park. Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1034035229966124/
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 grant towards the Hindu community. This was given to GCS to organise activities for the elderly. We have organised six Yoga sessions, one every Wednesday for next 5 weeks. It is FREE for all. Every one is welcome to join. Date : Every Wednesday for 6 Sessions starting 18th May 2016 Venue : Silver Birches, Rookery Close, Preston Rd, BN1 6DQ, Opposite Preston Park. Time : 1 – 2 pm followed by lunch
Gujarati Play ‘Wife Life’ at the Sallis Benney Theatre, Brighton 25th June 2016
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 7 pm at the Swaminarayan Temple, 79a Trafalgar Road Portslade BN41 1XD, thereafter Arti at 7 pm and Refreshments. Nomination Form is also enclosed please fill in the form and return either by post or email to Secretary – Mahindra Chauhan email – contact@gcs-brighton.org or post to 4 Lodge Court, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZA, before before 13th March 2016. We would very much like younger members of our community to join the Executive committee and take our GCS in their new directions. Regards Mahindra Chauhan Secretary on behalf of GCS Download AGM 2016 Agenda & Nomination 2016 PDF Forms
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 channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw78WFAeLhs
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 2016. Many of our GCS members and members of our community are away during December. Also the Hove Park School Hall is being renovated. We shall circulate new date and venue for Talent Evening shortly. Keep practising in the mean time and keep spreading the word do more members can take part ! Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas Festive. -Secrerary GCS , On behslf of GCS 27.11.2015. GCS Talent Evening : 6th December 2015 : Hove Park Upper School
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 now.. Your committee is working very hard to bring you the best experience so far of our Annual Diwali Dinner and Dance. A few important announcements for your co-operation: 1. Please bring your tickets and membership cards with you. Management reserves the right to refuse entry. There will be NO MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION OR TICKET SALE AT THE DIWALI EVENT ON THE DAY. 2. NO ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FROM OUTSIDE ALLOWED – the Hotel staff will confiscate your drink if you do. Please purchase your alcohol or soft drinks from the Cash Bar provided which will be in the Hall. 3. Entrance through main doors Kings Road – wheelchairs/disabled access guests please tell reception and they will open the side entrance for you. 4. Car parking: we have negotiated a special price £5 per car for the night- 150 spaces available – first come first serve. There are other local carparks and free road parking after 8.00pm along the area. 5. Seating arrangement: Tables with 12 chairs – you may reserve a table if you have a group of 10-12 people. Otherwise you may have to adjust our seating arrangements please. Contact Mahindra Chauhan 07801912707 contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk We still need sponsors and Raffle Prizes for the Diwali event- Please ask your contacts or businesses – we are offering a 6ft table for businesses to promote their business for £250. We will give two tickets free in return. Any donations most welcome and appreciated.
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 role in the First World War has been largely forgotten, both within India and by the rest of the world. The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove is bringing to life the diverse voices and experiences of individuals from India who were affected by the conflict in this major one-day conference. Discover the personal thoughts expressed by soldiers in letters home, listen to the astonishing sound recordings of soldiers in German prisoner of war camps and find out about extraordinary individuals such as Sophia Duleep Singh, Maharajah’s daughter, suffragette and nurse. This international conference seeks to consider how Indian soldiers and their families have been represented in memory, literature, media and official record; and how they can or should be remembered and viewed a century on. In conjunction with Gateways to the First World War; The Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, USI of India; The UK Punjab Heritage Association See the conference programme Speakers include: Rana Chhina, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, USI of India Dr Prabhjot Parmar, University of the Fraser Valley, Canada Dr Santanu Das, Kings College, Kamila Shamsie, author (A God in Every Stone) Anita Anand, broadcaster (Any Answers, BBC Radio 4) and author (Sophia, Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary) The UK Punjab Heritage Association Dr Heike Liebau, Centre for Modern Oriental Studies, Berlin Kevin Bacon, the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove Learn more about the speakers Indian patients in grounds of Royal Pavilion, 1915 Tickets £60, members £55, book in advance Lunch is not included but there are lots of lovely cafes and restaurants to choose from near the venue. Tickets includes drinks reception at the Royal Pavilion after the conference, 6.45-7.45pm and free entry with audio guide to the Royal Pavilion on the days adjacent to the conference, Friday 20 and Sunday 22 November. To book tickets please call 03000 290902 or buy online.
