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’ ]
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.
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.
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 a two 12/12* matches for varying standards, men, women, boys and girls. Bring a picnic etc the idea is for all inclusive family fun in the fresh air. Scorers, Umpires, potential captains and of course anyone who wishes to play should register so we can organise fair teams or even if you feel you can gather your own team between friends and family (providing you are not one of the Bollywood stars brining your own franchise down for the weekend). There will be players, coaches at hand for a little fine tuning.
