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 the Swarminarayan Temple, 79a Trafalgar Road, Portslade BN41 1XD. Click on the links below for the AGM Notice and Nomination Form -2017/2018. GUJARATI_CULTURAL_SOCIETY_AGM_Notice GCS_AGM_Nomination_2017 If you have any queries about this nomination Form, the election procedures, or have any questions about standing as an Office bearer please contact Mahindra Chauhan on 07801912707 or email: mahindra.chauhan@yahoo.co.uk Please apply to serve on the committee only if your are able to attend meetings regularly and can contribute constructively and positively to the running of the society. Kind Regards Mahndra Chauhan secretary
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 colours are used. It is skin friendly and bio degradable so no environmental issues to be concerned about. Tear open the sachet and you’re ready to powder. Although the powders are safe and non-toxic we do not recommend throwing directly in to eyes or mouth. Bleached or non-natural hair may hold the colour so may be best to pop some head gear on. A pair of cool funk shades will help keep most of the dust out your eyes and a dust mask is recommended. Remember have fun and play safe. ‘The powder is in your hands…. Whoosh!!’ Clothing & Body: Jump up and down, shake yourself, pat your clothes to remove most of the powder. You could even hoover yourself if you carry one round with you! Don’t wear your best designer clothes when intending to use these powders as they may discolour lighter items of clothing. Bleached or damaged hair could absorb some colour. Grass and Concrete: A light covering will wash away with the next rain shower but if there are heavier deposits then a hose and stiff brush will help to disperse the remains. Ingredients: The contents are 99% corn starch and the remainder is made of colorants. The powders are tested and confirmed as free from heavy metals. Many other Holi Powders will not match this parameter. The powders are tested and approved in the UK by SGS. The test reports show the ingredients meet the EU cosmetic regulation. User Instructions: Not for use by children under 3 years of age. Not for use by children who are under 14 and not in company of an adult! Easy to open sachet. Just tear open. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If irritation occurs flush with plenty of water. Do not eat! Skin friendly. Plant friendly. Environmentally friendly. Powder could will leave stains on lighter clothing. Wear items you don’t have to worry about. Can be mixed with water. Use outside or in well ventilated areas. Not for use indoors. Have fun! Clothing: A bit of common sense required here, do not wear your Sunday best! Although generally the powders wash out there is a high risk of them tinting lighter items of clothing. The risk will increase if your clothing gets wet prior, during or after powder application. Plain white t shirts are ideal as you can pick them up cheap enough plus they show off the paint powder. BY USING THESE POWDERS, YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE ABOVE AND THEY ARE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK. PARTYGLOW LTD WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THESE POWDERS. WE ARE HAPPY TO SEND SAFETY CERTIFICATES IF REQUIRED
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 for a chance to meet others, play and laugh, forgive and forget, repair broken relationships and a thanksgiving for a good harvest. It lasts for two days but being in another country we can only meet at the bonfire. But this year for the first time the GCS will be holding the Holi Bonfire on Sunday 12th March 2017 and the Rangwali Holi on Sunday 19th March 2017 from 1pm weather permitting. Venue for colour festival to be announced. Please see website and Facebook. Entry Free but donations of snack foods and drinks (warm) welcome at both events or please own. Please let a contact for GCS know by 5th March 2017 if coming to one or both events for catering purposes. In the colour festival, bags of colour will be available for a small charge. Contact details Gopal 07748153686 Jig 07798706060 Anita 07768080831 Mahendra 07801912707 Daksha 07526626201 Ila 07496010447 Other Information Fire regulations and Health and Safety mean prompt start and finish. GCS wish you to enjoy all events but cannot take responsibility for any risks guests may take whilst attending the events. Guests must be vigilant and be respectful with fire and the sparks which are associated with the bonfire. If playing with colours please respect other people if they do not want it on their faces or eyes, skin due to allergies. Also remember you will need to go home so please bring coverings for your car seating if playing with colours.
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 Brighton and surrounding areas can show publicly. It is a fun evening with a feedback element aka Britain’s got talent but not harsh to upset anyone. We have no age limits and entry is free to all participants and Members. Non-members are £5 per persons over 12 and £2.50 for non member children. Non member children can enter for free but parents will need to pay £5. There will be a maximum of 10 children performance and maximum of 10 Adult performances. In between each 10 will be an interval of 1/2 hour or so. Each performance should last no more than 4-5 minutes. It’s very laid back and there will be prizes for all performers. Please can all participating performers complete the online form There will be a snack and refreshments at the interval. The event starts at 6.30pm to 11pm at Hove Park Upper School on Neville Road, Hove. Please let organisers know if you are attending for seating and catering purposes. Gopal Patel 07748153686 Anita Agnihotri 07768080831 Mahendra Chauhan 07801912707 Jignesh Agnihotri 07798706060
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, Brighton and Hove Albion match ticket and Golf Lessons at the Mid Sussex Golf club. We now have a 2 day Mercedes experience, Signed first team Albion Shirt and 2 Executive Box tickets at the Emirates for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace donated by Duet Capital. You can see the full details here : link
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 available with stands to exhibit your product services. For details please contact Mahindra Chauhan, Jignesh Agnihotri, or Gopal Patel as above. Or email to contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk Date & Time Saturday 12th November 2016, 7.30pm to 12.30am Costs / Ticket Prices for Event Members (Membership Pricing Details) : Adult £10.00 Child under 12 years £5.00 Non Members (Only available from the 15th October 2016): Adult £30.00 Child Under 12 years £15.00 Book Tickets Here Location Event The Grand Hotel , 97-99 King’s Rd, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex BN1 2FW Contact details for buy event tickets From committee members secretary Contact : Mahindra Chauhan 07801912707 Entertainment Secretary: Gopal Patel: 07748153686 Jignesh Agnihotri – President: 07798706060
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 Event Member’s Free, Non Members- £3, Children Free, Students Free Contact Details For Buy Event Tickets On The Day At The Door. Any Further Information About The Event Anyone Wishing To Offer Food /snacks For The Religious Sharad Poonam Garba Night Please Contact Dhirubhai Lamba 07780667160
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 DJ Kunal. Dates and Times 1st October to 10th October 2016 8pm to 11pm Location event Longhill school hall, Longhill school, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR Costs / ticket prices for event Free to members, £3 per night for non members, students- free with identity card Contact details for buy event tickets At the venue on the day Any further information about the event Anyone wishing to offer Aarti please contact the GCS secretary – 07768080831 Hall hire donations also welcome
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 off the drive to Cobham services. Had a coffee or tea, had Comfort break and set off to Kew Gardens! It rained but by the time we got there it just stopped. Then after distribution of entry tickets we sat on the Kew Explorer which took us around the Royal Botanical Gardens on 45 minute ride. Then we got off and visited the Hive, Princess of Wales conservatory, Pagoda, Treetop walk and palaces. We explored the plants and trees, ate a grand picnic, and had afternoon teas and coffees before setting off for the Swaminarayan Temple in Kenton. After doing Darshan we ate our lovely Gujarati feast at Pradips in Kenton, Middlesex. On the coach journey home Gopal took over the PA and gave information about future events and the guests were looking forward to them after the success of Kew Gardens trip. Finally Gopal gave a rendition of a few songs from newer and older Bollywood films which everyone seemed to enjoy! Happy Day with a great crowd!
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 Communities who have musculoskeletal conditions (such as back or hip pain, osteoporosis or arthritis) with support in the local community and voluntary sector that can help improve their wellbeing. It will take place in Brighton on Tuesday 11th of October at The Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership Centre (BMECP). It’s hosted by Right Track, a collaboration of community and voluntary sector organisations, on behalf of local NHS service provider, Sussex MSK Partnership Central. The event will give people with these conditions, and their carers, the opportunity to: * Meet others facing similar challenges and share their experiences * Get specialist advice on how they can manage their condition * Find out about free or low cost support, activities and groups near them * Barriers to communities managing their own health better. * What’s currently out there? What helps you now? * What resources have we got? What additional resources do we need? * How do we take this work forward? * What solutions could you offer?
