Laying Ceremony on 17 May

Shree Kutch Leva Patel

Commun ity (SKLPC )

UK is orga nis ing the Khat M urat (Founda tion St one Lay ing) C ere mony of India Gardens Project on Wednesday 17 May

This sa cr ed Hind u Ceremony will be followed by Shanti Havan on Mon day 2 9 Ma y

This will be a self-funded project with a build cost of £20 million The centre has been designed to sit beautifully and subtly within the Greenbelt 18-acre site

India Gardens complex has been designed as a central hub for SKLPC members and the local community to enrich their lives through sports and community events The vision is to have a community centre that will cater for the needs of all ages and support and promote their health, mental health and well-being

The modern facilities will encourage the youth to participate in activities and develop their sporting abilities The elders of the community will be able to enjoy socials and activities that promote culture The young families will have access to a child-friendly environment with a playground and a café A well-established cricket club with 7 teams of different ages playing in county leagues and over 125 colts in the training academy are already in operation

President Mavji Dhanji Jadva said, “SKLPC(UK) hosts the largest Asian 5-aside football tournament each year with over 80 teams from juniors to seniors competing for the champions trophy We also have our own badminton league and volleyball tournament, these will all be enhanced with better facilities and more training for the youth In addition to our sporting activities, we run a Saturday school where we tutor over 400 students in English, Maths, Dance, Music and our mother tongue Gujarati The school has been running every Saturday during term time

Pharmacists to offer prescriptions

for over 40 years ”

SKLPC (UK): 50 years of community service, enhancement

The community originated from the Kutch region in Gujarat, India

SKLPC (UK) was established in the United Kingdom 50 years ago as a selffunded charitable organisation, with the aim of enhancing the lives of our members through education, sports, and culture The first community centre was purchased in West Hendon, London In 1996, an 18-acre green belt site in Northolt, London was purchased The community has grown from strength to strength since our humble beginnings in 1972 and now is a community of approximately 30,000 members

The ceremonies: Khat Murat Poojan: Wednesday 17th May 2023, at 10am Shanti Havan: Monday 29th May 2023, at 10 30am Venue: Premises of India Gardens, West End Road, Northolt UB5 6RE

Pharmacists in the UK will s oon be ab le to presc ribe medicines and oral contraception to patients without G Ps ’ s ign-of f This is an attempt to ease the pressure on surgeries

According to PM Rishi Sunak, treatments for seven common conditions –including earache, sore throat and urinary tract infections – will be available without seeing a doctor He hopes the measures will help end the “all-too stressful wait” for appointments by freeing up 15 million slots at doctors’ surgeries over the next two years This reform is hoped to be introduced this winter after consultation with the industry This also implies that over half-amillion women would no longer need to speak to a nurse or GP to get oral contraception The other medications that pharmacies would be able to hand out would treat conditions are sinusitis, infected insect

bite, impetigo and shingles

According to The Independent, the number of people able to access blood pressure checks in pharmacies would be more than doubled to 2 5 million a year Self-referrals will also be increased for access to services such as physiotherapy, hearing tests and podiatry without having to see a GP first

“I know how frustrating it is to be stuck on hold to your GP practice when you or a family member desperately need an appointment for a common illness,” Sunak said, “We will end the 8am rush and expand the services offered by pharmacies ” NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has termed this move as an “ ambitious package” that will help transform how care is provided within the health service Thorrun Govind, the chairwoman of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England, said the plans are a “ real game-changer” for patients

Local elections 2023: Tories lose massive seats; Sunak under pressure

Rishi Sunak lost control of 50 councils in his first electoral test as Prime Minister The Tories lost 48 councils and more than 1,000 counci llors acr os s E ngla nd in Thursday's polls, exceeding their worst predictions The shocking part is the places they lost where they traditionally enjoyed strong support including the southern heartlands Labour says it is now the largest party in local government, surpassing the Tories for the first time since 2002 "The British public has sent a clear rejection of a prime minister who never had a mandate, to begin with," a Labour spokesperson said

For the first time, levelling up secretary, former leadership contender and Surrey Heath MP Michael Gove witnessed the council in his constituency go to the Lib Dems While Surrey Heath Tory councillors lost 12 seats, the Greens lost two Meanwhile, amidst the massive losses in local elections, Labour has said that the party is on track to cease power at the next general election

Labour made important gains in the north of England and the Midlands, as well as taking southern councils such as Plymouth, Swindon, Dover and Medway Since the days of Tony Blair in 2022, it has not happened that Labour celebrated becoming the largest party in local government

Labour took over Windsor and Maidenhead, the local council of former prime minister Theresa May, and Stratford-upon-Avon, the seat of the former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi

While Sunak and his party chairman, Greg Hands, tried to put a positive spin on the results, some Tory MPs expressed displeasure at the loss Tension in Conservative unity has already begun with Rehman Chishti, a former leadership contender, criticising Suella Braverman’s rhetoric on immigration Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claimed his party was on course to win the next general election, expected next year

Watford Palace Theatre showcases new play 'Happy Birthday Sunita'

Watford Palace’s newest pl ay 'H appy B irthd ay Sunit a' s hows how a family’s secrets unravel through comedic storytelling Also, it is a must see before its final performance

The Sunday, matinee show of Happy Birthday Sunita was houseful and the audience had a hearty laugh

The play written by Harvey Virdi, will run until Friday, May 12 It explores themes of communication, race, culture, sexism, ageism, and independence

The premise is the new kitchen which is pristine and looks perfect to the outside, just worn with flaws – as the Johal family has – was built in the garage for the “actual cooking to be done”

The plot revolves around Sunita whose mum, brother and his wife pays her a visit to celebrate her 40th birthday

When Sunita makes an entrance it becomes evident that each and every family member has been quietly dealing with the father’s absence who left them 20 years ago to live in India

It is Maurice, the builder, an outsider who sees their flaws and the family begins to speak with one another instead of at each other The play is about growth and acceptance