GHU October - November - December 2016 Newsletter by Vinod Nalawade

Sanatan

Darshan

facebook.com/AppleTreeCentre October - November - December 2016

Welcome

by Ashwin Soni, GHU Ambassador

Dear Members, Friends, Well-wishers Namasta, Jai Shree Krishna, Jai Sia Ram

Here is a short report from the Ambassadors. The Ambassadors are Piyooshbhai Chotai,

Finally a word about fund raising. We have made good progress in paying our debt. We still have outstanding loan of £1.2 million with the Bank. Working with the Committee we have jointly developed an ambitious plan to raise funds over the next 12 months. Please do come forward and support the following three fund raising activities:-

Kirtikumar Patel, Illeshbhai Patel, Umesh Nayee and myself. The role of the Ambassadors is to help and support GHU Committee. We also guide and check that the Committee is taking good care of the Community and Centre. We hold monthly meetings with the Committee where we review short, medium and long term plans in area. This year we have focused on implementing New Committee structure with the President, Secretary and Treasurer. In our view this is working much better than the previous structure we had in GHU. Secondly we have focussed on Treasury. We helped to set fund raising targets in the key areas, namely Religious, Hall Hire, Social and others. We track all the income and expenditure on a monthly basis in order to identify any cost saving and/or improvement opportunities. We are pleased to report that planned activates and income streams are in good order and in some cases exceeding expectations. We have also focused on claiming Gift Aid in a timely manner. This work is ongoing and we hope to complete it in the next two months.

• SPONSOR A DAY • INTEREST FREE LOAN • EVENTS – RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL AND FROM NEXT YEAR SPORTS The Ambassadors have pledged to help, support and guide GHU. We really need others to join in to make our Centre and Sansta successful and prosperous.

Ashwin Soni October 2016

The Committee has continued to work hard to provide excellent service and support to the Community. The Committee desperately needs need members to come on board. Please do come forward to support your Community, your Sansta. 2

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My journey with GHU by Bharat Lukka , Chairman Jai Shree Krishna

Jai Sia Ram

Jai Jalaram

£1.4 million that we have borrowed.

I initially joined the Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) as a volunteer to help with basic social and religious needs. As time progressed, I decided to reciprocate to an organisation that made me a lot of the character I am today. By creating awareness and thus raising the profile of GHU we are now recognised across the country for the community spirit which has built our prestigious Apple Tree Centre.

My personal journey is of course not over, I have set myself some targets and expect to fulfil these in the coming years. The substance of my targets include a plan to focus on bringing back old and introducing new faces into the GHU, in doing so creating new fundraising initiatives, in turn maintaining the current upward trajectory that we are all so proud of.

I have achieved a great deal in my 33 year journey with GHU and owe a lot to the community, and during this time I have also made a lot of great friends. So it is with great reflection and pride that I sit down to write this report as the year finally comes to an end.

My sincere thanks also go to my family for supporting and sticking by me in achieving my vision to support the Sanatan Mandir and Apple Tree Community Centre.

The successes as well as failures over the last few years have all proved to be worth it as the vision is now coming to a total reality. It is the core governors, committee members and the dedicated community who have encouraged us of our cultural beliefs and aspirations. During the last year we have staged a variety of different events with focus on fundraising for the religious and social running of The Centre. As an organisation we are very grateful for all the support and help that our volunteers/members of the public have given us for every one of these events. Today, this community is a highly respected addition to the local population; fully integrated with local people. The Gurjar Hindu Union and the Hindu community of Crawley have the motto and vision of improving the quality of life through the cultural values of its members. This new Apple Tree Centre has become a part of the forthcoming generation and my prayers to you are to support us wholeheartedly with this project as we must and will repay the loan of

Life is a challenge

Meet it.

Life is a journey

Complete it.

Life is a goal

let’s achieve it together.

Finally, let’s encourage new members to join our community and let’s make a point to visit our centre at least once a week! Thank you to the committee, governors, ambassadors & the public for supporting me. Happy Diwali & a prosperous new year to you all Jai Jalaram Bharat Lukka President , Director/Governor Marketing Digital Media & Events

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Education Training GUJARATI SCHOOL Classes are very successful with parent who have shown interest to teach their children Gujarati. For the Gujarati School our vision is that the teaching and outcomes should be of same comparable standard with that of mainstream school. The Gujarati teaching should support pupils to maintain their language skills, increase their Hindu cultural heritage and develop their distinct identity as members of wider community. GHU Gujarati School is part of Crawley Community Teachers are Kokilaben Patel, Binitaben Kataria, Jagrutiben . Anjnaben Parekh. Kokilaben attended 10-week course to improve their teaching skills.

I would like to congratulate all Students on behalf of our sanstha. I am very grateful to parents for encouraging your children to take up Gujarati, our mother tongue, as a mainstream subject. •

School Visits - Managed and run by Hasmukhbhai

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Coach Visits from outside are managed by volunteers and Catering team. This year we have seen fewer coaches arrive at Mandir as majority of Mandirs have now visited us. Our hospitality will always be there when visitors arrive. Catering team make ensure lunch is provided unless requested not to if they are stopping for short period.

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Day Care - Wednesdays and Fridays attended by 20 Vadils on Friday with Lunch being served by catering volunteers. We would like ladies to come and form their little group too.

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GHU Coach Trips - The members have visited Wembley under supervision of Chandubhai

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Music Classes - Classes are run by our volunteer teacher Jagdisbhai who would like to see more more children and adults taking part. Students showcase their skills at our Diwali show.

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Yoga Classes - These are run very successful by Gomtiben on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. It is great pride for us that we are embracing our policy at the opening to be open to all public. Yoga students, half or more numbers are from other background.

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Bharatnatyam Classes – Priya is now well established and classes run every Monday eveing. Priya has been

Our support teachers are Ashwinbhai Soni and Arjanbhai Vadher. Last year GCSE examination were taken by two students who passed with A grades. This year in June five students sat the GCSE examination where all Achieved A and B grade passes. The subject will count as one of their mainstream subjects. Student who past 2016 GCSE GCSE RESULTS 2015-16

GRADE

Krishen Mistry

Maayan Patel

Mansi Parekh

Moesha Limbachia

Reema Limbachia

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& Day Care Centre show casing our students to outside organisations too. •

Achievements –

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Care Support Group established beginning of last year is well established– 3 monthly meeting take place where we are inviting speaker from various service providers updating our community with information i.e. Diabetes, Well bring, Healthy Eating, Heart Foundation list goes on. It is community’s advantage to attend these session going away with wealth of information.

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by Kokilaben Patel

milestone in GHU history. We have manage to open negoatiations with CBC and agreed to hold Ganesh Chaturthi 2016 in Tilgate where we submerged Ganeshji in the lake. Hopefully our Religious leader will not have to go far for visarjan every year. I am always ready to support my fellow Governors where there is need for guidance and help. Always in Seva and Thank You for your support.

Pranic Healing takes place in education every Sunday Morning. These sessions are very successful.

I am taking vital role in supporting Chandubhai and Bharatbhai where my expertise is required. I was part of team to lead Food and Hygiene achievement in our kitchen. We achieved yet again 5* ratings. Setting up Ganesh Chaturthi In the Park was another

Jai Shree Krishna Kokilaben Patel Education and Training Governor.

SEWA SUNDAY PROJECT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you able to devote 2 hours in a month? If so please join us.

Make Last Sunday of each month a Sewa Sunday from 10am – 12 noon.

Help required at the ATC : 1) Gardening and landscaping 2) Cleaning & decorating 3) Treasury, Data entry, filing 4) Religious duties and support 5) Kitchen, mandir

Please contact : Dilipbhai Limbachia: 07808 932858 dilip.limbachia@bt.com

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Divas Dance Club Divas would like to welcome 2 young choreographers to the Team. Anika Parekh (age 13) and Shreya Nayee (age 14) Both girls are excellent dancers and have been members of Divas since they were 4 years old. Divas are very proud of Anika and Shreya - they are an inspiration to all the young members. Divas meet every Friday at The ATC from 6 to 7 pm. We have 40 members at the moment and cannot take on anymore children but we do have a waiting list so if you are interested please contact Shobna via the Mandir.

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Crawley Arya Shakha At Crawley Arya Shakha (part of HSS UK) we focus on children aged 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25yrs old on character building, physical fitness, training for soft skills like team work, leadership and confidence building leading to personality development, always with Hindu ethos and cultural values as the backdrop. We started life on 7th July 2013 and slowly we have built a committed Hindu community of 25+ strong, confident and proud young Hindus. This milestone has been achieved through weekly 1hr 15minutes of fun filled sessions every Sunday morning at 11am where we play games, sing and learn about our culture together! It is fascinating to for us as Shikshaks (teachers) to see these kids develop and blossom into the next

generation of diligent human being rather than being stuck to their gaming consoles. smart phones or tablets. This is big achievement of our small attempt at bringing these young minds closer to the their own Hindu roots. HSS UK is 50 years old voluntary, non-profit, social & cultural organisation. HSS UK promotes diversity and unity. It works on ethos of Hinduism- universal acceptance and tolerance. More than 2000 people of age range 3 to 85 years come together on the weekly basis in more than 110 places in the UK. 50 years of contribution of HSS UK is based on its three principles: Sanskar (virtues, ethos and moral values), Sewa (Selfless Service) & Sanghatan (Unity).

II Crawley Arya Shakha II It’s not just your usual youth group or religious sermons! • • • •

Meet once a week for an hour in the local GHU Temple… Kick off with some warm up exercise… Followed by games (e.g. Football, Cricket, Kho Kho, Kabbadi) – fun, health and fitness… Last 15 - 20 min we will discuss culture, religion, current topics with a flavour of Hinduism…

Join us at the Apple Tree Centre every Sunday @ 11-12 Introduce us to your friends and family!

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Bharatnatyam Classes Bharatanatyam, is by far one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular Classical Dance forms, originating from the temples of South India. The classes taught here at the Apple Tree Centre, has grown from strength to strength since the opening of the centre as regular performances are given by the students locally as well as outside of the borough for religious and community events. If interested in learning Indian Classical Dance, please come forward and enrol in our classes. Classes are open to all those interested in Indian Art and Culture, regardless of age, ethnicity and gender, for beginners as well as advanced students, through disciplined yet enjoyable training. Bharatnatyam Classes are taught by: Priya Hema Bhawaneedin (Senior disciple of Guru Sri Prakash Yadagudde of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London) Every Monday: 5.30pm - 7.30pm To enrol or for more information please contact: Priyaji (Teacher): 07531 567 390 Kokilaben Patel (GHU Governor): 07950 245 715 Mandir: 01293 530105 Please note: To join, minimum age is 5years old. Additional costs: Sari, Costumes and accessories.

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w GURJAR HINDU UNION LTD - MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2016-17 Apple Tree Centre Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) Ltd Sanatan Mandir, Ifield Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0AF Tel: 01293 530105 Email: bharat@ghu.org.uk Web: www.crawleyhindu.com Sanatan Mandir & Community Centre, now a reality. 1. You can use this form for applying for new membership as well as renewal of existing membership. 2. Membership fees: £10.00 per annum per each British unit of family. (Husband, wife & 2 children aged 18 or below maybe added.) 3. Gurjar Hindu Union Committee reserves right of approving or disapproving any application. 4. Abuse of Union rules may lead to withdrawal of membership without any notice or disciplinary action will be taken. In any case no refund of membership free. 5. Change of address to be notified to the Secretary or Bharat Lukka bharat@ghu.org.uk 07967 339790 6. We may from time to time send you information about the work of GHU. If you do not wish to be contacted again please confirm to us in writing. 7. Membership fee maybe varied as and when requred by the GHU. 8. Information provided above will be used for MEMBERSHIP/GHU purposes only.

9. Please tick appropriate boxes wherever necessary & use CAPITAL letters.

Membership:

New

Renewal

Annual fee: £10.00

Life Membership: £151.00 Paid by: Cash Cheque Please find enclosed payment towards above and note my following address details: Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr):..........Surname:..............................Firstname:................................ Address:................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................... County:...........................................................Post Code:....................................................... Telephone:.....................................................Mobile:............................................................. E mail:...................................................................................................................................... Particulars of Family Name Age

Relation

Married/Single Occupation

.................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. In accordance with the provision of the Data Protection Act 1998 any personal data which is supplied to the Data Administrator,GHU, will be held in a secure database and used solely for the purpose of GHU.The information provided will not be passed to any third party. Information provided to Data Administrator will be subject toreview annually by the Data Administrator. You will be deemed to have accepted this declaration if you have signed this form.

I agree to abide by the Union rules if my membership is accepted. Signature: ………………………………………………..........................(Head of Family) FOR GHU OFFICE USE ONLY: Receipt No:...........................Date:....................Amount:£10.00/ £151.00.......Database/Gift Aid records updated:........ Form revised Feb 2016

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Experience the exceptional and unique quality of Tarana Restaurant. We transform our passion for Indian food into a totally enjoyable dining experience for our guests. Come and join us at Tarana to sample some of the best of our cultural dance heritage whilst enjoying the award-winning food and service. 26-Oct Bollywood-Night 02-Nov Tarana Fusion-Night (Bolly&Belly,Snake Charmer) 09-Nov Arabian-Night (Belly dancer) 16-Nov Bollywood-Night 23-Nov Fusion Night (Bolly&Belly dancer) 30-Nov Bollywood Fusion Night (Salsa&Bolly) 07-Dec Arabian-Night (Belly dancer) 14-Dec Tarana Fusion-Night (Bolly&Belly,Snake Charmer) 21-Dec Bollywood-Night

We are open from 12:00noon to 10:00pm Buffet or À la carte; The choice is yours! Buffet: Lunch £9.99 Evening £11.99 only Under 12/Child: Lunch £5.99 Evening £6.99 only

Awards! British Curry Awards 2012, 2014 Best Restaurant in UK (Spice Times 2011 ) (Asian Curry Awards 2011 / Spice Times 2010 / BCA 2009 ) Dress Code: Smart / Casual

Sponsor your Sanatan Mandir Crawley for a special day. This project is supported with the blessings and opened by Pujya Bhaishree’s Sponsor a day with just a £251 donation

Celebrate a special day with a £251 donation to help run the centre.

Sponsor : Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, In memory off, Special Occasion.

Shri Sanatan Mandir (Various seva information for Devotees)

FOR ALL SEVEN MANDIRS:

GANPATI MANDIR:

Whole day seva

• Durva Pooja - £1001 • Ganesh Atharvashirsh Abhishek - £1001 • Chaturthi Pooja - £101 • Angaraki Pooja - £101 • Ganesh Utsav (bhardrapad mas) - £1001

• Mangal bhog • Raj bhog Shayan bhog • Pushpa seva Dhwaja Ropan (lifetime)

- £501

LAXMI NARAYANA, RAM DARBAR, RADHA KRISHNA: • • • • •

Ram navmi Utsav Janmastami Utsav Dipawali Annakut Mota Annakut Satya Narayan Katha

HANUMANJI MANDIR: - £1001 - £1001 - £1001 - £1001 - £501

AMBAJI MANDIR: • Chandipath • Mataji yagna

- £101 - £501

SHIVALAYA: • • • •

Ruddrabhishek Laghurudra Shravan mas Monday pooja Maha shivratri chaturyam (entire day) pooja

- £15 - £101 - £51 - £1001

BHAJAN BHOJAN: • Package

- £651

• Hanuman Chalisa 108 path • Saturday puja • Hanumant yagna

- £1001 - £51 - £101

For more information or to book please call Chandubhai Nayee on 01293 530 105 or email bharat.lukka@hotmail.com Apple Tree Cente, Sanatan Mandir Ifield Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 OAF Website: crawleyhindu.com Facebook.com/AppleTreeCentre