Ipswich Hindu Samaj celebrated Shri Krishna Janamashtami, sponsored by Dr Sachin & Mrs Sarika Karale and Mrs Maithli, with great enthusiasm on 22nd Aug.

Thanks to all volunteers, who contributed towards the celebrations. Special thanks are to Dipti Patel for Krishna birthday cake, Nayana Patel for donation of Bal Gopal Jhoola and decorating it and for making garlands for all deities & Dipika Thakrar for donation of garments for Radha Krishna.

Dr Sushil Soni
Chairman
Ipswich Hindu Samaj

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Rooms available for meetings, social & cultural activities at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir

The EC & Trustees at their recent meeting held on 9th May 2011 agreed to let rooms for meetings, social & cultural activities at the following rates:

• Prayer room for special pujas or celebrations £21 per session  & £51 for upto 6 hours (A session to comprise of up to 3 hours)
• Lounge for birthday parties etc at £15 per session & £25 for up to 6 hours. rates inclusive of use of kichen facilities.
• Gold Room £10 per hour and £25 per session.
• Small rooms £7 per hour  & £15 per session.
• Bhajan Evenings sponsorship from £31 per sponsorship.
• Blessings on birthdays or at anniversaries £11 donations.
• When hired for two sessions or up to six hours for parties. there will be an attendance charge of £5 per hour or £25 for upto 6 hours.
• For hiring table for sale of food or sealed snacks £15 per table for up to one session and £25 for up to 6 hours on celebrations days.

No food will be consumed in the Prayer Room except for Parshad offered in hand. And also no food will be taken upstairs for consumption. Hirers for special events will help Mandir volunteers in cleaning the prayer room, lounge & kitchen.

If any hirer or user needs a Pujari/Priest from London or Midlands - their usual fees is £51 + mileage at 40p per mile. If coming by train, then train fare, plus other incidental charges eg taxi fare + fees + accomodation etc. Arrangements can be made or contact details can be provided.

For further information email at:  info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk

Dr Sushil K Soni
Chairman
Ipswich hindu Samaj
5 Thoroughfare
Ipswich IP1 1BX

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Samaj's Annual General Meeting 2011: Wed 16th March.

At the AGM the following officers were elected:-

Dr Sushil K Soni; Chairman/President; Mr Umesh Patel, Vice-Chairman/President;
Mrs Lila Patel, Secretary (resigned July 2011); Mr Chandresh Patel, Treasurer;
Executive Committee Members: Dr Punnu Athwall, Mr Ashok Nathwani, Mrs Manda Ben Patel, Dr Sachin Karale and Mr Harshad Patel.

Trustees elected: Mr Sanjay Martin Spettigue; Mrs Hamlesh Soni, Mr Vinay Vasudeva, Mr Neil Salter and Dr P Sundaram (resigned May 2011).

Dr Sushil K Soni
Chairman

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Renewal of Membership for 2011

If you have not already renewed the membership please do it now by completing the membership form. You may down load the membership form from the contributory page, and post it to address mentioned at the bottom of the form.

Please contact me on 07944180026 or 0844 3572846 or leave message at 01473 399391 for further information.

Dr Sushil K Soni
Chairman

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Bhajan Evening

Note:-THE BHAJAN EVENINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM 3rd FRIDAY TO 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7.30PM TO 9.30PM

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Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir

On behalf of the Ipswich Hindu Samaj, we are pleased to inform you that the mandir will be opened 2 days a weekand and on special occassions and Hindu festivals.

Opening Timings

Every Saturday and Sunday:  4pm to 7pm.  Aarti will be at 6.15pm.

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Bhajan Evening will be held from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with Aarti at 9pm.

We will be pleased to see you, and hope you enjoy the blessings from the Deities.

Venu: 

 5 Thoroughfare, (Right side of Corn Exchange, by Lloyds TSB & Left side of the NatWEST Bank, Tavern Street, after Snapy-Snap & Coffee shops & prior to Evolution shop opposite the ICVS entrance)

 Ipswich,

 IP1 IBX 
 

Phone:  01473 399 391 or 0844 3572846.

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 Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir In Ipswich

I am pleased to report the completion of the lease of 5 Thoroughfare (old Ipswich Buddhist Centre) for the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir.

The key for the premises was handed over to us on the 1st November. We held a small Diwali celebration on Saturday 6th November 2010. It is now fully operative.

Dr Sushil K Soni

Chairman

Ipswich Hindu Samaj

Dated: 12 January 2011

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Bhajan Evening  

The next Bhajan Evening  will be on Tuesday 20th September 2011, at 5 Thoroughfare, Ipswich IP1 1BX.  Bhajan has been sponsoreed by Amit & Neha Mishra, who has now left for India 

You are most welcome with family and friends to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the evening.

If you wish you may bring Prasadam for offering  at the Bhajan Evening.

If you want to sponsor the Bhajan Evening for £31 or above, please contact Dr Sushil Soni, Chairman, by email: info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk;
sushilsoni72@yahoo.co.uk;

or by phone 07944180026 / 0844 357 2846
01473 399391

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Reading of Shrimad Bhagvat Gita

The reading of Shrimad Bhagwat Gita programme for 2011 will be held at 19.00 hours (7.00pm)  every Saturday fortnight starting from Saturday 16th July 2011 at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir.

You are most welcome to join the group. For further information please contact Vinaya Kulkarni 07748 257394

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Please Note:

Every third Tuesday of the month, the Samaj holds a Bhajan Evening at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir, 5 Thoroughfare (the Old Buddhist Centre), Ipswich, IP1 1BX, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All are welcome. Please sponsor the Bhajan Evenings for £31. Contact Dr Soni, Chairman, Ipswich Hindu Samaj by email: info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk; or sushilsoni72@yahoo.co.uk;