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 are available to purchase through the evening. Purchase Ticket Location Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD NCP car park available all evening at discount rate next door. Event Date Saturday 10th September 2016 – 6.30pm to 11.45pm Tickets £20 paid directly into GCS account via BACS. Sort code 30-98-74 Account number 44745060 Reference guest/party name -BB *once payment has been made please contact GOPAL on 07748 153686 and provide your reference to confirm receipt of payment. or contact: Anita 077680 880831 Gopal 07748 153686 Dhirubhai 07780 667160 Mahindra 07801 912707 Pravinbhai 01273 772965 Parking NCP car park next door Additional Information Young Children are welcome but not recommended
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 your friends and families. A tram will transport you around the big grounds and so get less tired. After a fascinating and enjoyable day a sit down dinner will be provided at a popular London restaurant. All of this included in the price for GCS members. The coach pickup will be at 7am and return will be approx 10:30pm Costs / Ticket Prices for Event Member prices £45 for adults £40 for concessions £30 for children upto 16 years Non GCS members add £5 Contact details for buy event tickets Gopal Patel 07748153686 Any further information about the event If any health issues then please consult your doctor before travel. GCS cannot be responsible for guests who miss departures and have the right to refuse entry onto coach if intoxicated or aggressive towards any guests and staff. Food will be served in the evening at a vegetarian restaurant and guests are reminded they can purchase or take food for consumption during the day. All guests must clear after themselves after eating or drinking on the coach or at the gardens. GCS are a charitable organisation and want everyone to enjoy themselves, however please be courteous towards one another and respect each other’s day and privacy. GCS hope that everyone will enjoy themselves but due to the weather, traffic, unforeseen circumstances the day’s program can change and we will keep you informed. GCS recommend bringing waterproof and possibly warm comfortable clothing in case of British weather changes. If you have any question regarding this trip then you can email contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk The closing date for tickets is the 5th August 2016 Itinerary Saturday 20/8/16 Contact : Gopal 07748153686 7:00-7:25 meet at Withdean Stadium 7:30 Coach departs Brighton 8:30 Reach Cobham Services M25 for comfort break 9:00 Leave Cobham Services 10:00 Reach Kew Gardens 13:00 Meet for Picnic Lunch 14:00 Continue Kew Gardens visit 18:00 Meet at Coach 18:15 Leave Kew Gardens 19:00 get to Restaurant/temple 20:45 Finish Restaurant and board coach 21:00 Depart London 22:30 Reach Withdean Brighton Timings subject to change due traffic, weather, sickness, enjoyment etc. Parking at Withdean park and ride is ok for parking all day – safe and free. Entrance is behind the bus stop and there is free parking on the street too. Park and ride site is at Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD.
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.
