Centre Announcements
This page contains the announcements made at our Centre. The announcements give details of forthcoming events and some feedback on events that have taken place recently, plus information on any special events, notices, changes, etc.
Announcements for Sunday 29 Dec. 2013
We hope you all had a lovely Christmas.
1. New Year’s Eve program.
We have an invitation from Nottingham Sai Centre. They are holding their New
Year’s Eve bhajans on Tuesday 31st Dec at the Hindu Temple Nottingham.
This programme has been organized every year and a number of devotees
from our Centre attend. You are
all invited to join the bhajan s. Please see information desk for address
and transport arrangements,
2. Also at East West Centre.
There will be a program from 9-12 pm on Tuesday the 31st of December to
welcome the New Year. The Youth have organised bhajans, quizzes/question and
answer sessions and also refreshments. We look forward to seeing you all and
starting 2014 with divine vibrations and positive energy.
A very happy and peaceful New Year to
everyone.
Thought of the day by Vijaybhai
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Announcements for Sunday 22nd Dec. 2013
1.
New Year’s Eve program
We have an invitation from Nottingham Sai Centre. They are holding their New
Year’s Eve bhajans on Tuesday 31st Dec at the Hindu Temple
Nottingham. This programme has
been organized every year and a number of devotees from our Centre attend.
You are all invited to join the bhajans. Please see information desk
for address and transport arrangements.
The Hindu Temple,
215 Carlton Road,
Nottingham NG3 2FX
Also
at East West Centre.
There will be a program from 9-12 pm on Tuesday
the 31st of December to welcome the New Year. The Youth have
organised bhajans, quizzes, question and answer sessions and also
refreshments. We look forward to seeing you all and starting 2014 with
divine vibrations and positive energy.
2. Bridge Project
Volunteers are required to help with night shelter project until
26th Jan 2014. The night
shelter will provide overnight stay and hot food for approximately 15
people.
3. National Sathya Sai Orientation Conference 2014.
This is Office bearers and active member’s conference and if you wish to
attend it is on -
Date:
Saturday 25th January 2014
Time:
10 am to 5.30 pm
Venue:
Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB.
Please see information desk for further details.
Thought of the day by Sanjaybhai.
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Announcements for
Sunday 15 th Dec. 2013
1. Centre Christmas Celebrations 22nd Dec 2013
On Sunday here at Soar Valley we
will have our Centre Christmas Celebrations. All parents are requested to
bring their children and join in the celebrations.
2. Bridge Project
Volunteers are required to help with night
shelter project from 16th December to 26th Jan 2014.
The night shelter will provide overnight staying and hot food for 15 people.
3. Dawn Centre
The Dawn Centre provides
temporary accommodation for the homeless in Leicester. As in
previous years the youth will be holding a Christmas Party for the Dawn
Centre on the 21st of December. Each guest will be given a gift
.If you wish to contribute the items required are: A hat, Scarf, gloves or a
pair of winter socks and a small chocolate bar.
They must be neutral colours so
they can give them to both gents and ladies.
4. National Sathya Sai Orientation Conference 2014.
This is Office bearers and active member’s conference and
if you wish to attend it is on -
Date:
Saturday 25th January 2014
Time:
10 am to 5.30 pm
Venue:
Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB.
Please see information desk for
further details.
Thought of the day by Vijaybhai.
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Announcements for Sunday 8th Dec. 2013
1.
Today is SSE Exam Prize Presentation.
Everyone is welcome to stay and join in the programme.
2. National Christmas program
On 15th
December there will be the National Christmas celebrations in Cheltenham.
If anyone wishes to attend you need
to register. For further details please see information desk.
Please
give your names if you wish to attend and would like to travel by coach.
3. Centre Christmas Celebrations 22nd Dec 2013
On Sunday
here at Soar Valley we will have our Centre Christmas Celebrations. All
parents are requested to bring their children and join in the
celebrations.
4. Bridge Project
Volunteers
are required to help with night shelter project from 16th December to 26th
Jan 2014. The night shelter will provide overnight staying and hot food for
15 people.
5. Dawn Centre
The Dawn
Centre provides temporary accommodation for the homeless in Leicester. As in
previous years the youth will be holding a Christmas Party for the Dawn
Centre on the 21st of December. Each guest will be given a gift .If you wish
to contribute the items required are: A hat, Scarf, gloves or a pair of
winter socks and a small chocolate bar.
They must
be neutral colours so they can give them to both gents and ladies.
6. SSE Term date
The new
SSE term starts back on Sunday 12th January 2014
7. New Year’s eve bhajans – we have been invited to the bhajans on new Year’s eve on
Tuesday 31 December at Hindu temple, Nottingham. Please see Info Desk for
more information.
Thought of the Day by Pratibhaben.
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Announcements
for Sunday 1st Dec. 2013
1. Just a
reminder – we are still collecting for Philippines Disaster relief
efforts by our Organisation. If you wish to help please see information desk
where we have the gift aid forms and all the details
2. Christmas
program – National
On 15th
December there will be the National Christmas celebrations in Cheltenham and
Dana Gillespie is the special guest – She is an amazing singer and
she has had many wonderful experiences with Swami so the programme will be a
real treat. If anyone wishes to attend you need to register. Details are on
our website You can also get
them from information desk.
We can book a
coach if there are enough people travelling. So please give your names if
you wish to attend and would like to travel by coach.
3. Centre
Christmas Celebrations 22nd Dec 2013
On Sunday here
at Soar Valley we will have our Centre Christmas Celebrations
4. We have an
important communication from our National Chair
Kiranbhai Patel. I would like Navinbhai to come forward and give us the
information.
Please
click here to see the document.
Thought of the
Day by Sanjaybhai Samani.
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Announcements for Sunday
24th
Nov. 2013
1. Swami’s Birthday celebrations
With Swami’s
grace the programme was very good and our SSE children did really well.
A big than you to all who made this celebration programme a success.
Thank you Swami for guiding us.
2. Evening with Janet Bock on
Tuesday 26th Nov 2013
There is a
special programme at Ram Mandir on Tuesday 26 November from 7:00 to 9:00 pm,
where guest speaker Janet Bock will share her experiences of Swami with us.
All are welcome to attend.
3. Last week
we announced about Philippines Disaster relief efforts by our Organisation.
If you wish to help please see information desk where we have the gift aid
forms and all the details
3. Christmas program
On 15th
December there will be the National Christmas celebrations in Cheltenham and
Dana Gillespie is the special guest –
She is an amazing singer and she has had many wonderful experiences with
Swami so the programme will be a real treat. If anyone wishes to attend you
need to register. Details are on our website
You can also get them from information desk.
We can book a
coach if there are enough people travelling. So please give your names if
you wish to attend and would like to travel by coach.
Thought of the
Day by Amit Mistry
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Announcements
for Sunday 17th Nov. 2013
1. With
Swami’s grace we completed our Akhand bhajans last weekend. The vibrations were tremendous and as per our theme this
year Sing for Harmony – Multi-faith groups who participated also enjoyed the
event. And we hope you all felt the same.
2. Swami’s
Birthdays celebrations 23rd Nov 2013
(Next Saturday)
Theme this
year is Harmony – “Harmony in the Individual, Family and World”
The programme
is on Saturday 23rd November from 2-7 pm
The Venue is
Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
If anyone
would like to help with setting up, decorating, or catering please see our
service coordinators Jasuben and Hemantbhai .
On the same
day Saturday 23rd November there is a National Programme in London. If you
wish to attend further details available at the information desk.
3. Narayan
Seva-Croatia Food parcels
With all your
generous contribution for this Narayan Sewa – we made up 144 family boxes
and delivered yesterday to warehouse in Wellingborough and they will be sent
to Croatia in 2 weeks’ time.
4. Ladies Day
Tuesday Nov 19th 2013
We will be
celebrating Ladies day on Tuesday 19th November. Swami placed great emphasis
on this day when he declared Ladies Day on 19th November 1995. Since then
ladies day has been celebrated 19th of every month.
The programme
is based on "Realising the Dharma of women"
Venue: Hansaben & Bijal Sisodia's
Home
Time: 7.30 pm-
9.15 pm
5. There is a
special programme at Ram Mandir on Tuesday 26 November
from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, where guest speaker Janet
Bock will share her experiences of Swami with us.
6.
Navinbhai will give us details of Philippines Disaster relief efforts by our
Organisation.
Click
here for
details and
gift aid form
Thought of the
Day Pratibhaben
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Announcements for Sunday 10th
Nov 2013
- AKHAND BHAJANS
Swami’s Birthdays celebrations
23rd Nov 2013
Theme this
year is Harmony - Harmony in the Individual, Family and World,
The programme
is on Saturday 23rd November from 2-7 pm
The Venue is Ram Mandir, Hildyard
Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
On the same
day Saturday 23rd November there is a National Programme in
London. If you wish to attend please
give your names at the information desk.
Thought of the
Day by Chhotubhai on Akhand Bhajans
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Announcements
for Sunday 3rd Nov. 2013
A very happy
Diwali to everyone.
We are
celebrating Diwali today. As part of
our celebrations we have organized Rangoli and Aarti competition. And there
is refreshments in the dining area so please stay and join in the
celebration.
1. Akhand
bhajans Saturday 9th –Sunday 10th Nov. 2013
Our theme this
year is Sing for Harmony – 24 hours of singing the Glory of God for World
Peace and Harmony will take place from 12.30 pm Saturday 9th November 2013
until 12.30 pm Sunday 10th November 2013.
The Venue:
Charotar Patidar Samaj, 20 South Church Gate,
Leicester, LE1 3AE
We have a list
of time slots of one hour. if
you wish to organize a small group and sing bhajans for one hour please put
your names forward.
Please note
there will be no bhajans here at Soar Valley College on Sunday 10th November
2013.
2. Swami’s
Birthdays celebrations 23rd Nov 2013
Theme this
year is Harmony - Harmony in the Individual, Family and World,
The programme
is on Saturday 23rd November from 2-7pm
The Venue is
Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
On the same
day Saturday 23rd November there is a National Programme in
London. If you wish to attend please
give your names at the information desk.
3. Narayan
Seva-Croatia Food parcels
Once again we
are collecting items to make up family parcels for refugees & needy people
in Croatia. This is an opportunity for all of us to be part of Narayan Seva,
linked to our ‘Ceiling on Desire’ project. The list of items needed can be
collected from the information desk.. The food will be packed on Wednesday
13th and will be delivered to Refugee
Relief Charity on Saturday 16th Nov. If you wish to help with packing or
delivery please see information desk.
4. National
Christmas program
On 15th
December there will be the National Christmas celebrations in Cheltenham and
Dana Gillespie is the special guest – She is an amazing singer but
she has harmony wonderful experiences with Swami so the programme will be a
real treat. Region 4 choir that will join other singers and instrumentalists
on the day from the UK.. If you
would like to join the choir or play an instrument or would like to
co-ordinate the choir. Please get in touch with Jenni latest by 1st
November.
Thought of the Day by Nareshbhai Pancholi
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Announcements for Sunday 27th Oct. 2013
1. Diwali
Celebration Sunday 3rd
Nov 2013
We will be
celebrating Diwali on Sunday 3rd November here at Soar Valley. As part of
our celebrations we have organized Rangoli and Aarti competition. So if you
wish to take part please bring along your decorated rangolis and aarti’s.
2. Akhand bhajans Saturday 9th
–Sunday 10th Nov. 2013
Our theme this
year is Sing for Harmony – 24 hours of singing the Glory of God for World
Peace and Harmony will take place from 12.30 pm Saturday 9th November 2013
until 12.30 pm Sunday 10th November 2013.
The Venue:
Charotar Patidar Samaj, 20 South Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AE
We have a list
of time slots of one hour. if
you wish to organize a small group and sing bhajans for one hour please put
your names forward.
Please note
there will be no bhajans here at Soar Valley College on Sunday 10th November
2013.
3. Swami’s Birthdays celebrations
23rd Nov 2013
Theme this
year is Harmony - Harmony in the Individual, Family and World,
The programme
is on Saturday 23rd November from 2-7pm
The Venue is Ram Mandir, Hildyard
Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
On the same
day Saturday 23rd November there is a National Programme in
London. If you wish to attend please
give your names at the information desk.
4. Avatar Declaration Day
Celebrations
To mark this
event we did a food collection and we had a very good response from all of
you. Thank you everyone.
These items
have now been delivered to local food bank.
We are still
collecting for parcels to Croatia.
For more
details please see information desk.
5. Christmas program
On 15th
December there will be the National Christmas celebrations in Cheltenham and
Dana Gillespie is the special guest – She is an amazing singer but
she has harmony wonderful experiences with Swami so the programme will be a
real treat.
Region 4 choir
that will join other singers and instrumentalists on the day from the UK..
If you would like to join the choir or play an instrument or would
like to co-ordinate the choir. Please get in touch with Jenni latest by 1st
November
6. There is an
important communication about
Sathya
Sai School from our UK Council and we request Navinbhai
to give us the details.
Thought of the
Day by Vijaybhai.
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Announcements for Sunday 20th Oct. 2013
1 Service Wing .Meeting Monday
21st Oct 2013
Service wing have arranged a meeting here at Soar Valley from 7.30 – 9.30.
Anybody who wishes to find out more about our centre service activities,
please come along to this meeting.
2. Diwali Celebration Sunday 3rd
Nov 2013
We will be celebrating Diwali on Sunday 3rd November here at Soar
Valley. As part of our celebrations we have organized Rangoli and Aarti
competition. So if you wish to take part please bring along your decorated
rangolis and aarti’s.
3. Akhand bhajans Saturday 9th –Sunday 10th Nov. 2013
Our theme this year is Sing for Harmony – 24 hours of singing the
Glory of God for World Peace and Harmony will take place from 12.30 pm
Saturday 9th November 2013 until 12.30 pm Sunday 10th November 2013.
The Venue:
Charotar Patidar Samaj, 20 South Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AE
We have a list of time slots of one hour.
if you wish to organize a small group and sing bhajans for one hour
please put your names forward.
4.
Swami’s Birthdays celebrations 23rd Nov 2013
Theme this year is Harmony - Harmony in the Individual, Family and World,
The programme is on Saturday 23rd November from 2-7pm
The Venue isRam Mandir, Hildyard
Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
5. Avatar
Declaration Day Celebrations
20th October 1940 -
the day Bhagawan declared to the world His Advent and His Avataric Mission.
We are indeed very fortunate to have been blessed to be part of His Divine
Mission.
In the UK, lot of our devotees will be engaged in service by way of
supplying food items to Food Banks and serving Homeless Shelters.
There is Laksharcharna in
Watford today from 11.30 – 2.00
For those unable to attend but wish to join in the Laksharcharna, please use
the attached live stream to participate:
http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/servetheplanet/livestream.php
6. Now we will see a short presentation on Swami’s early years by Navinbhai
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Announcements for Sunday 13th October 2013
1. Health & Safety Training –Today after bhajans. Please join in this workshop.
2. Avatar Declaration Day. 20th October 2013
20th
October 1940 is a historic date in our lives when Bhagawan declared to the
world His Avatar and His Divine Avataric Mission to redeem all mankind.
Devotees
all around the world are celebrating this joyous occasion in prayers,
devotional singing, and undertaking service
. To mark
this day a project ‘Serve the Planet’ has been launched nationally ‘
This
project is in three parts and we humbly request you to participate in this
event.
(i).Narayan Seva:
by bringing food items to our centre
for delivery to local Food Bank. List
of Items needed is available at the information desk
(ii) Naam Seva:
You could join in Laksharchana
(chanting the divine name) which will be led by our revered elder Sri
Vadgama.
Date:
Sunday 20th October 2013
Time:
11:30am to 2:00pm
Venue:
Oxhey Wood Primary School, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL
Registration is required for Laksharchana. Please go to information desk for
further details.
(iii) Serving at the homeless Shelter.
You can
join our volunteers who serve every Sunday at Bridge Centre.
There is
now a short presentation by Hemantbhai about this project.
For
further information on any of these please go to the information desk or
please see our Centre website.
Thought of the Day by Hansaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 6
October 2013
1. Navaratri festival – TODAY.
There will be ras garba after bhajans celebrating Navaratri, so please bring
your dandiyas with you!!!!
2. Health & Safety Training – on Sunday 13 October, there will be health &
safety training day after bhajans. All are welcome , especially for active
seva dal members.
3. Avtar Declaration Day – on 20 October, there will be Serve the Planet
project starting. More details will be provided next week.
4. Lakhsha Charan
on 20 October in Watford.
Time : 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School,
South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7SL
Registration is required at
http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/servethe planet/laksharchana_registration.php
Please give your names at Info Desk if
you wish to attend. Depending on the number of devotees who wish to attend,
we will see if we need to hire a coach/mini-bus.
5. Narayan Seva
– Food parcels for Croatia. We will be collecting for this from 20 October –
please pick up leaflet with details from Information Desk.
6. Bhajan practices are held in
foyer after bhajans. Anyone who wishes to lead a bhajan please come and
attend.
Thought
of the Day by Pratibhaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 29th
September 2013
1. SSE Parents Conference
– TODAY after bhajans. All are welcome to attend this conference, especially
parents of SSE children.
2. Navaratri festival
– On Sunday 6 October, there will be ras garba after bhajans celebrating
Navaratri, so please bring your dandiyas with you!!!!
3. Health & Safety Training
– on Sunday 13 October, there will be health & safety training day after
bhajans. All are welcome , especially for active seva dal members.
4. Avtar Declaration Day
– on 20 October, there will be Serve the Planet project starting. More
details will be provided next week.
5. Lakhsha Charan
on 20 October in Watford. More information at the Info Desk.
6. Narayan Seva
– Food parcels for Croatia. We will be collecting for this from 20 October –
please pick up leaflet with details from Information Desk.
7. Bhajan practices
are held in foyer after bhajans. Anyone who wishes to lead a bhajan please
come and attend.
Thought of the Day by
Pratibhaben.
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Announcements
for Sunday 22nd September 2013
1. Ladies Wing
Study Circle
- Today there is a study circle for ladies here after bhajans.
So all ladies please join in.
2. SSE Parents
Conference
on Sunday 29th September. SSE
parents conference has been arranged here next Sunday at Soar Valley College
after bhajans. All are welcome to attend this conference, especially parents
of SSE children.
3. Shirdi Sai
Satcharitra
- The reading of the Shirdi Sai Satcharitra will take place on Saturday the
28th September, and the palki procession will take place on Friday the 27th
at 8 pm at East West Centre. All are welcome.
4. Bhajan
practices
are held in foyer after bhajans. Anyone who wishes to lead a bhajan please
come and attend.
5. Committee
meeting -
Our next
committee meeting is on the Tuesday 24th Sept. at Soar Valley from 7.30 -9
30. Anyone who is interested in the Centre activities and planning please
come along and join us.
Thought
of the Day by Pratibhaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 15th September 2013
1. Sai Smaran Bhajans-
Date:
Saturday 21st September, Time: 10.30
am-4.30 pm
Venue:
Sandbach High School & Sixth Form College, Middlewich Road, Sandbach,
Cheshire CW11 3NT. Anybody wanting to sing or play an instrument please get
in touch with Jenni. You are all
welcome to join the bhajans. For further details please see information
desk.
2. Ladies Wing.
Have organized bhajan session where all ladies will be singing bhajans on
Thursday the 19th of September at East West Centre so any ladies wishing to
sing please contact Bijal at information desk.
3. Ladies Wing Study Circle Sunday 22nd September after bhajans here at Soar Valley.
4. SSE Parents Conference Sunday 29th September
here at Soar Valley College after bhajans.
All are welcome to attend this
conference and specially parents of SSE children.
5. Shirdi Sai Satcharitra - The reading of the Shirdi Sai Satcharitra will take place on
Saturday the 28th of September, and the palki procession will take place on
Friday the 27th at 8 pm. at East West Centre. All are welcome.
Thought of
the Day by Vijaybhai
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Announcements for Sunday 8th Sept
2013
1. Ladies Wing are holding bhajans
at Ashra House today -
Sunday 8th September from 4-5 pm.
All are welcome.
2. Next Sunday (15th Sep 2013) there will be
Vrindavan
bhajan video presentation and Summary of the talk by Sri Rathnakar.
This will be after bhajans .
3. Sai Smaran Bhajans.
Date: Saturday 21st September, Time:
10.30 am-4.30 pm
Venue: Sandbach High School & Sixth Form College, Middlewich Road, Sandbach,
Cheshire CW11 3NT.
Anybody wanting to sing or play an instrument please get in touch with
Jenni. You are all welcome to
join the bhajans. For further details please see information desk.
4. Bhajan Practice:
There will be normal bhajan practice, after bhajans today. Please come and
practice your bhajans if you would like to sing on Sundays old and new
comers are welcome.
Thought of the Day by Hansaben
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Announcements for Sunday 1 September 2013
1. Bhajan Practice:
There will be normal
bhajan practice , after bhajans today. please come and practise your bhajans
if you would like to sing on Sundays old and new comers are welcome.
2. Mr Rathnakar will be speaking on Monday 2nd of September from 7-9 pm
Shree Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road Leicester LE4 5GG.
We need volunteers so please give your names at the information
desk.
3. Our SSE will start on the Sunday 8th September as normal if any new
children would like to join our SSE classes please see Aarti Mistry or
Roopaben Shukla.
Thought of the day by Sanjay Samani
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Announcements for Sunday 25th August 2013
Today’s announcements are as follows:
1. Krishna Janmastami on Wednesday 28th August .at Belgrave
Neighbourhood Centre from 7.00-9.30
Please arrive early as the programme will start at 7.00
2. UK National Sai Retreat 2013 will take place in Llandudno in Wales next
weekend.
There is a brief meeting today after bhajans for all the volunteers
attending the retreat.
3. Mr. Ratnakar – Swami’s nephew who is one of the guest
speakers at the National Retreat will be giving a talk about his experiences
on Monday 2nd of September from 7-9 pm..at Shree
Ram Mandir, Hildyard Road, Leicester
4. Committee meeting
Our next committee meeting is on Tuesday 27th August here at Soar Valley
from 7.30-9.30. If you are interested in finding out more about our Centre
activities, please come along.
5. Bhajan Practice
There is bhajan practice after Vibhuti mantra, in the foyer. Practices are
held every Sunday and anybody who wishes to lead a bhajan can come and join
in.
Thought of the Day by Amit Mistry – ‘Shrawan’
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Announcements for Sunday 18th August 2013
Today’s announcements are as follows:
1. Today there is a Ladies wing meeting it is a special
workshop on the topic of “Self-confidence”
The workshop aims to explore self-confidence and its importance in
our spiritual growth and development.
So ladies please stay and join in the programme.
2. Krishna Janmastami will be celebrated on Wednesday 28th August at Belgrave
Neighbourhood Centre from 7.00 pm
-9.30 pm.
3. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales
again this year .Registration is still open. If you would like to attend
please go to the National website and register as soon as possible. Further
details are available at the information desk.
4. Mr. Ratnakar
– Swami’s nephew who is one of the guest speakers at the retreat will be
giving a talk about his experiences on Monday 2nd of September from 7-9 pm.
You are all welcome.
Venue -
Shree Ram Mandir,, Hildyard Road
Leicester LE4 5GG
5. Bhajan Practice.
After last week’s inspiring bhajan workshop by Mr Hariharan –we are hoping
that all of you would like to join in the bhajan practice which will be held
in the foyer. Practices are held every Sunday and anybody who wishes to lead
a bhajan can come and join in.
Thought of the Day by Pratibhaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 11th August 2013
Today’s announcements are as follows:
1. Krishna Janmastami on Wednesday 28th August .at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
7.00-9.30
2. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales
again this year .Registration is still open. If you would like to attend
please go to the National website and register as soon as possible. Further
details available at the information desk.
3. Salcey Forest ( tree planting) Service - Sunday 18th August 2013
From 10.00
till 2.00. As always volunteers need to wear suitable clothing
(waterproof) and footwear (wellingtons).
The
meeting point is: The Café, Salcey Forest, Quinton Road, Hartwell NN7 2HX
4. Ladies Wing Meeting Sunday 18th August
The ladies
wing have organised a special workshop on the topic of “Self-confidence”
The workshop will be taking place on Sunday 18th after bhajans.
This will be conducted by health professionals in psychotherapy and mental
health. The workshop aims to explore self-confidence and its importance in
our spiritual growth and development.
Thought of the Day by Vijaybhai
on Eid.
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Announcements for Sunday 4th August
2013
Today’s
announcements are as follows:
1. Bhajan Practice
Bhajan
practices are held every Sunday after our morning programme. If you would
like to lead bhajans on Sunday, please come to these practices. For further
details please see Vijaybhai.
2. We are very fortunate to have Mr
T V Hariharan, a former
Sai Student, an ardent devotee of Bhagwan and a very talented singer coming
to Region 4 on Sunday 11th Aug at Soar Valley College.
Bhajans from
9-10 am Talk by TV Hariharan from 10.15-11 am Bhajan Workshop from
11.30 - 12.30
The Bhajan Workshop is open to all, it would be
wonderful to see all our Bhajan singers and musicians attend the golden
opportunity.
After the Bhajan workshop, there will be some light
refreshments. Please can you
confirm numbers of attendance from your centres/groups to give us an
indication for catering purposes.
3. UK National Retreat UK National
Sai Retreat 2013 (30
August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year
.Registration is still open. If you would like to attend please go to the
National website and register as soon as possible. Further details available
at the information desk.
Thought of the Day by Pratibhaben.
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Announcements for Sunday 28th July
2013
1. Last week
there was Rudra Homam at Balaji
Temple at Birmingham. We request Chottubhai to tell us about the event.
And
yesterday we had our Centre Global Service Day. And here are some clips of what we did at
the Wicksteed Park.
Today’s announcements are as
follows:
1. Lakshaarchana - Saturday 3rd
August
Lakshaarchana
is chanting the divine name of God, 100,000 time in unison. Narborough
Centre will be holding a
Lakshaarchana on Saturday the 3rd of August at Stonehill School , Stonehill
Avenue, Birstall, Leicester from 2-7 pm. Mr. Vadgama will be conducting the
event. Please give your names at the information desk if you wish to attend.
2. Uttarkhand Flood Relief Funds
We have been
announcing regarding the collection for flood affected areas in Uttarkhand.
We will be
collecting donations for 2 more weeks. If anyone would like more details
please see information desk.
3. UK National Retreat UK National
Sai Retreat 2013 (30
August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year
.Registration is still open. If you would like to attend please go to the
National website and register as soon as possible. Further details available
at the information desk.
4. Committee meeting
There is a
committee meeting on Tuesday
30th of July from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at
Soar valley College.
All committee
members please attend. If anyone wishes to find out more about our centre
activities, please come along.
Thought of the Day by Sanjaybhai.
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Announcements for Sunday 21st July 2013
Today’s
announcements are as follows:
1. Global Service Day Next
Saturday.
Our Centre
global service day is on Saturday 27th July 2013. This year we are taking
our guests to Wicksteed Park. If you like to volunteer please see Hemantbhai
or Jasuben
2. Lakshaarchana -
3rd August
Lakshaarchana is chanting the divine name of God, 100,000 time in unison.
Narborough Centre will be holding a
Lakshaarchana on Saturday the 3rd of August at Stonehill School , Stonehill
Avenue, Birstall, Leicester from 2-7pm. Mr. Vadgama will be conducting the
event. Please give your names at the information desk if you wish to attend.
3. National Events
National
Pilgrimage 28th July to 3rd of August 2013
4. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013
(30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales
again this year .Registration is now open .This was very popular last year.
Sri Rathnakar has the very extraordinary and rare blessing of being born in
Bhagawan’s physical family as His nephew. He is a former alumnus of the Sri
Sathya Sai University, Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri Rathnakar has had innumerable
opportunities and experiences in the divine presence and was personally
guided by Him To avoid disappointment please go to the National website and
register as soon as possible.
5. Uttarkhand Flood Relief Funds
We have
been announcing regarding the collection for flood affected areas in
Uttarkhand. We will be sending our first collection on Monday. We will be
collecting donations for 3 more weeks. If anyone would like more details
please see information desk.
Thought of the Day by Amit Mistry.
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Announcements for Sunday 14th July 2013
Today’s announcements are as follows:
1. Lakshaarchana
Lakshaarchana is chanting the divine name of God, 100,000 time in unison. We
will be holding a Lakshaarchana on Saturday the 3rd of August at Stonehill
School , Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester from 2-7 pm. Mr. Vadgama will
be conducting the event. Please give your names at the information desk if
you wish to attend.
2. Guru Purnima Homam
A coach has been booked for Guru Purnima Homam at Balaji Temple in
Birmingham, Coach will leave from Soar Valley at 7.30 am on 21st July .If
you are interested please go to the information desk for further details.
3. Ladies Wing
The first Ladies Movie Night will be held
Friday 19 July at
East West community project from
7.30 pm showing.
We will watch a short film and sharing views/discussion to gain more
knowledge. The film will be in English and interjected with Sai movie clips
and wisdom.
Please bring a friend.
Refreshments & Popcorn will be available.
4. Global Service Day
Our Centre's
Global
Service
day is on Saturday 27th July 2013. This year we are taking our guests to
Wicksteed Park. If you like to volunteer please see Hemantbhai or Jasuben.
Meeting has been organized to allocate duties to volunteers, tomorrow here
at Soar Valley College at 7.30.
All the volunteers must attend the meeting.
5. National Events
National Pilgrimage 28th July to 3rd
of August 2013
Thought of the Day by Vijaybhai.
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Announcements for Sunday 7th July 2013
Today’s
announcements are as follows:
1. Guru Purnima
There will
be a Rudra Homam at the Balaji temple in Birmingham on the 21st of July. It
is very important that you register on the national website if you wish to
attend.
We have
organized coach to go to Balaji Temple in Birmingham so if you have put your
names down for transport , please see Chottubhai or Niteshbhai after
bhajans.
2. UK National Retreat 2013 from 30th August – 1st September in Llandudno in Wales. Please
register online or see information desk for details.
3. Global Service Day
Our Centre
global service day is on Saturday 27th July 2013. This year we are taking
our guests to Wicksteed Park. If you like to volunteer please see Hemantbhai
or Jasuben.
4. SSE Fun Day Today
Please
stay after bhajans and join in the activities organized by SSE wing.
5. Service Wing meeting
on Monday 15 July here at Soar Valley at 7:30 pm. Details of Global Service
Day will be provided so all volunteers please attend.
6.
It is with great pride and joy I would like to announce that
Kanchanben Modi , one of our Centre member has been awarded a LABA
(Leicestershire Asian Business Association) award recognising outstanding
work done by individuals in the community.
I would
like to congratulate Kanchanben on behalf of all of us.
She will say few words.
7. Floods in Uttarkhand
please click for more details
I request
Navinbhai to give us the details of relief work in the affected area.
Thought of
the day by Hansaben Sisodia
- Ramadan
|
Announcements for Sunday
30th June 2013
Today’s announcements are as
follow
1.
There will be a Rudra Homam at the Balaji temple in Birmingham on the 21st
of July. It is very important that you register on the national website if
you wish to attend.
2.
If you would like to learn the Rudram…. Classes are held at East West
Community centre on Saturdays from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
3.
The auditions for the lead chanting group will be on the Saturday 6th of
July from 10.30 – 12.30 at the East west community centre.
4.
Sai Family Sports Day will be on Sunday 7th July and is open for whole
centre from 11-2 pm.
5.
There will be a CPR training opportunity on the 10th of August. The duration
is 2 hours.
6.
Also First Aid training will be happening in September (date yet to be
confirmed). This is a one day training.r
person.
7.
If anybody would like training for the tasks that are involved in when we
take part in service programmes, such as Global Service Day. There will be a
session lead by registered nurses for more information please go to the
information desk.
8.
UK National Retreat 2013 will take place from 30th August – 1st September in
Llandudno in Wales. Esteemed guest Sri Rathnakar who is a nephew of Swami
and will be sharing some of his experiences. Registration is now open, to
avoid disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon
as possible. For those unable to register online please give your details to
Niteshbhai Patel.
9.
Bhajan practice for next Sunday will be held after the announcements so if
you would like to sing please stay behind.
Thought of the day by
Nareshbhai Pancholi |
Announcements for Sunday
23rd June 2013
Today’s
announcements are as follows:
1. Bhajan
practice for next Sunday will be held after the announcements so anyone who
wants to sing please stay
behind.
2. There
will be a committee meeting on the 25th of June at SVC 7.30- 9.30 pm. All
committee members please attend.
3. Rudram
classes have begun at East West Community center and are held in the
upstairs room on Saturdays from 10.30 am to
12.30 pm .These classes are for all to practice for the Rudra Homam at the
Balaji Temple in Birmingham on the 21st of July. The registration is now
open so please go on to the national website and register if you wish to
attend this wonderful event.
4. If
anyone would like to be part of the chanting team please let Jennibhen know.
The auditions for the Rudram chanters
will take place: For Coventry,
Leicester Central & Narborough Road Sai Centers:
Saturday 6th July 10.30 am
-12.30 Venue: East West Community
Centre, 10 Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0GT
For Birmingham & Wolverhampton Sai Centers
Saturday 6th July 4 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Wolverhampton to be confirmed
Devotees in Derby, Nottingham, Northampton, Rugby or
Shrewsbury who would like to attend then please attend one of
the above sessions.
The
correct chanting of the Rudram is very important so if devotes would like to
take part please come to the practices and auditions. It’s a wonderful
opportunity and even if you have been unsuccessful at last year’s auditions
do come along to see if you’ve improved.
5. English
Devotional Song Project - Anyone who can sing English bhajans and wish to be
part of the team that will be recording for the UK Sai website please get in
touch with Jenni .The deadline is 30th June.
6.
UK National Retreat 2013 will take place from 30th
August – 1st September in Llandudno in Wales again this year. Esteemed guest
Sri Rathnakar will be present and has the very extraordinary and rare
blessing of being born in Bhagawan’s physical family as His nephew. He is a
former alumnus of the Sri Sathya Sai University, Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri
Rathnakar has had innumerable opportunities and experiences in the divine
presence and was personally guided by Him. Registration is now open, to
avoid disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon
as possible. For those unable to register online please give you details to
Niteshbhai Patel at the info desk.
7. Gayatri
Mantra programme will be held on Saturday 29th June at the East west
community center from 2-7 pm.
8. There
is a National Pilgrimage to Prashanti from 28th July to 3rd of August 2013
for further information please go to the information desk.
9.
Also 15 minute talk by Vijaybhai Desai who
is chair of Prashanti communications and media.
Thought of the
day by Sanjay Samani. |
Announcements for Sunday
16th June 2013
Today’s announcements are as
follows:
1.
Learning the Rudram
Learning
the Rudram Rudram
classes have begun and are held in the upstairs room on Saturdays from
10.30am to 12.30 pm. These classes are for beginners and for those who have
already learnt the Rudram to practice it for the Homam in Birmingham on the
21st
of July . The registration is now open so please go on to the national
website and register if you wish to attend this wonderful event.
If anyone would like to be part of the chanting team please make sure that
you let Jenni know with contact details. Also if there are any bhajan singer
leads and instrumentalists who would like to be involved at the Homam –
again please let Jenni know.
2
.Bhajan
Practice:
There
will be bhajan practice as usual in the foyer after bhajans.Please come and
practise your bhajans if you wish to sing on Sundays.
3..National Events.
UK National Retreat
UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30August – 01September) will take place in
Llandudno in Wales again this year .Registration is now open .This was very
popular last year. To avoid disappointment please go to the National website
and register as soon as possible.
4.Guru Purnima Rudra Homam will
be held at Balaji temple in Birmingham 21st
July 2013
5. Today is Fathers Day: Wishing our universal Father Swami Happy Fathers
Day, and we Have Navibhai Patel who is going to share some of events
captured when Swami was very young these pictures are very rare and the
stories behind this pictures will be shared by Navinbhai Patel who was one
of Swamis first batch of student.
These rare photos will be shown over in few sessions and stories
behind them.
For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or
please see our Centre website.
Thought of the Day by SSE Children
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Announcements for Sunday
9th June 2013
T oday’s
announcements are as follows:
1.
Learning the Rudram
Rudram
classes started yesterday at the East West Centre on Narborough Road, in
the upstairs room. Classes for practice will be held every Saturday
until Homam in Birmingham on the 21st July.
2
.Bhajan
Practice:
There
will be bhajan practice as usual in the foyer after bhajans.Please come
and practise your bhajans if you wish to sing on Sundays.
3 Study
Circle
There will be study circle next after
bhajans Today.
4
.National Events.
UK
National Retreat
UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30August –
01September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year
.Registration is now open .This was very popular last year. To avoid
disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon as
possible.
Guru
Purnima Rudra Homam will
be held at Balaji temple in Birmingham 21st
July 2013
For further information on any
of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre
website.
Thought of the Day by Amit Mistry
| Announcements for Sunday 2nd June 2013
Today’s announcements are as follows: 1. Learning the Rudram Rudram chanting classes at the East West Centre on Narborough Road, in the upstairs room. Classes for practice will be held every Saturday, from 10:30 to 12:30, until Homam in Birmingham on the 21st July. 2 .Bhajan Practice: There will be bhajan practice as usual in the foyer after bhajans. Please come and practice your bhajans if you wish to sing on Sundays. 3. Study Circle There will be study circle next Sunday after bhajans. The topic for next Sunday is ‘Harmony in thought word and deed’. Everyone is welcome. 4 .National Events. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year .Registration is now open .This was very popular last year. To avoid disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon as possible. Guru Purnima Rudra Homam will be held at Balaji temple in Birmingham 21st July 2013 For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre website. Thought of the Day by Vijaybhai | Announcements for Sunday 26th May 2013 Today’s announcements are as follows: 1. Learning the Rudram Rudram classes started yesterday at the East West Centre on Narborough Road, in the upstairs room, from 10:30 to 12:00. Classes for practice will be held every Saturday until Homam in Birmingham on the 21st July. 2 .Bhajan Practice: There will be bhajan practice as usual in the foyer after bhajans. Please come and practise your bhajans if you wish to sing on Sundays. 3. Study Circle There will be study circle next Sunday after bhajans. 4. National Events. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year .Registration is now open .This was very popular last year. To avoid disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon as possible. Guru Purnima Rudra Homam will be held at Balaji temple in Birmingham 21st July 2013 For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre website. Thought of the Day by SSE student on Buddha Purnima. | Announcements for Sunday 19 May 2013 1. Learning the Rudram Rudram classes will start at the East West Centre on Narborough Road, in the upstairs room on Saturday the 25th of May from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. These classes will be for beginners and for those who have already learnt the Rudram to practice it for the Homam in Birmingham on the 21st of July. Swami wants everybody in every country to learn to chant the Rudram. All are welcome 2. Buddha Purnima is on Saturday 25th May We will be celebrating Buddha Purnima On Sunday 26th May here at Soar Valley. 3. Ladies wing meeting The ladies wing will be holding the much desired and anticipated health awareness event today after bhajans in this main hall. The event is called " The Moving Temple"! This engaging workshop will be conducted by Health professionals from different health sectors, doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists ! Swami inspires and emphasizes the importance of this moving temple the body to be healthy for a healthy mind to lead a dharmic life. A must for all ladies 4. National Events. UK National Retreat UK National Sai Retreat 2013 (30 August – 01 September) will take place in Llandudno in Wales again this year .Registration is now open .This was very popular last year. To avoid disappointment please go to the National website and register as soon as possible. For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre website. Thought of the Day by Hansaben
| Announcements for Sunday 12 May 2013 1. Bhajan Practices – After bhajans today, there will be practice and additional practice on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 at BNC. Anybody interested in leading bhajans should attend please. 2. National Events -National Pilgrimage 28th July to 3rd of August 2013 For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre website. 3. Ladies Day Next meeting is on Sunday 19th May i.e. next week. The topic this time is Health Awareness. 4. Shirdi Sai Sat Charitra - There will be a reading of the Shirdi Sai Sat Charitra in Gujarati on Saturday 18th May at East West Centre from 5.00 am to 6.00 pm. There will also be a Palki procession on Friday the 17th of May All are welcome. Chirag is here today and he will give us more information. 5. Buddha Purnima is on 25th May Saturday We will be celebrating Buddha Purnima On Sunday 26th May here at Soar Valley. Thought of the day by Pratibhaben | Announcements for Sunday 5th May 2013 1. Sathya Sai National Human Values Day 2013 We would like to thank everybody who helped in any way to make last Saturday, the Sathya Sai Human Values Day at Maher Hall, a success.. 2. Shirdi Sai Sat Charitra There will be a reading of the Shirdi Sai Sat Charitra in Gujarati on Saturday 18th May at East West Centre from 5.00 am to 6.00 pm. There will also be a Palki procession on Friday the 17th May. All are welcome 3. National Events. National Pilgrimage 28th July to 3rd of August 2013 Sai Smaran bhajans -18th May 2013 Oxhey Wood primary School, Oxhey Drive, Watford WD19 7SL Time: 11.00 - 15.00 hrs For further information on any of these please go to the information desk or please see our Centre website.
| Announcements for Sunday 28 April 2013 1. National Easwaramma Day Saturday 4th May 2013 Coach has been booked for next Saturday to go to London. Those of you who are going please arrive at Soar Valley at 7.45. There are some places available so please give your names at information desk. 2. Centre Easwaramma day Centre Easwaramma Day programme is on Sunday 5th May here at Soar Valley. The programme is from 9.00 – 12.30. There are inter active workshops for Children and adults so please do come along and join in the programme. Kiranbhai introduced our guest speaker – Dr Ravi Kumar. Thought of the Day by Sanjaybhai. | Announcements for Sunday 21st April 2013 1. Ladies Wing Meeting There is a ladies Wing meeting after bhajans today. It is a workshop on cake decoration. Please ladies join in and learn a new skill. 2. Sathya Sai Human Values Day 2013 Wednesday 24th April Maha Samadhi day bhajans will be held here at Soar Valley College from 7.30-9.00 pm. 3. Sathya Sai National Human Values Day 2013 Date: Saturday 27th April 2013 Time: 11.00 - 17.00 Venue: Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester LE4 0BZ Please register on line as soon as possible or at information desk. 4. National Easwaramma Day Saturday 4th May 2013 This year National Easwaramma Day will be celebrated in London. SSE children are taking part in this programme and so if anyone wishes to go to this celebration please give your names today. Coach has been booked. Further details available at information desk. leave your name at the Information desk. 5. Easwaramma Day will be celebrated at our Centre on Sunday 5th May here at Soar Valley College. All are welcome, please join in the celebrations. 6. If anyone would like to take part as one of the lead singers in the National Sai Smaran Bhajans in London on 18th May there will be recordings taken next Sunday 28th April during bhajan practice (after the bhajan programme). For further information please see Jenni after bhajans today.
Kiranbhai will say a few words on the coming National Sri Sathya Sai Human Values Day.
| Announcements for Sunday 14th April 2013 1. Sri Ram Navami is on Saturday 20th April Sri Ram Navami – Will be celebrated here at Soar Valley College on Saturday 20th April from 7.30 - 9.30. That is next Saturday so please everyone, come and join in the celebrations. 2. Gayatri Mantra Programme On Saturday the 20th April there is Gayatri Mantra programme at East West Centre from 2-7 pm. Please come and support this event, the Gayatri Mantras are chanted for World Peace. 3. Narborough Sai Centre 25th Anniversary celebrations Narborough Sai Centre are celebrating their 25th Anniversary today at Wanza Community. Hall, Pasture Lane, Leicester.LE14EY .The program will be from 2-6 pm. All are welcome 4. Ladies Wing Meeting is on Sunday 21st April after bhajans here at Soar Valley College. The Ladies wing will be holding hands-on workshop on: cake decoration! This, as many of you know, has been a very popular workshop. We would like all ladies who are interested to place their names on the sign-up sheet at the information desk. This is a fantastic opportunity to get creative, build on new or existing skills. Please see Bijal at information desk for further details. 5. Sathya Sai Human Values Day 2013 Wednesday 24th April Maha Samadhi day bhajans will be held here at Soar Valley College from 7.30-9.00 pm. 6. Sathya Sai NATIONAL Human Values Day 2013 Date: Saturday 27th April 2013Time: 11.00 - 17.00 Venue: Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester LE4 0BZ Please register on line as soon as possible or at information desk. 7. National Pilgrimage – Prashanti Nilayam National Pilgrimage 2013 – ‘Sai Anandam- In Harmony With Sai’ Pilgrimage 28th July – 3rd August 2013. If anyone is interested please give your names at the information desk. 8. NATIONAL Easwaramma Day Saturday 4th May 2013 This year National Easwaramma Day will be celebrated in London. SSE children are taking part in this programme and so if anyone wishes to go to this celebration please give your names so that we can book a coach. Further details available at information desk. 9. Easwaramma Day Sunday 5th May 2013 We will celebrate Easwaramma Day on Sunday 5th May here at Soar Valley College. 10. Sai Smaran Bhajans The next National Sai Smaran bhajans is 18th May, Oxhey Wood primary School, Oxhey Drive, Watford WD19 7SL. There will be recordings taken this Sunday at Soar Valley College after bhajans (10 am) if anyone would like to come. If anyone would like to sing then you need to let Jenni know by the 17th April.
| Announcements for Sunday 7th April 2013 1. National Pilgrimage – Prashanti Nilayam National Pilgrimage 2013 – ‘Sai Anandam- In Harmony With Sai’ Pilgrimage 28th July – 3rd August 2013. If anyone is interested please give your names at the information desk. 2. Narborough Sai Centre 25th Anniversary celebrations Narborough Sai Centre will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on Sunday the 14th April at Wanza Community. Hall, Pasture Lane, Leicester. LE1 4EY .The program will be from 2-6 pm. Events-Bhajans, Guest speaker, Paduka puja ,Centre history and Prasadam .If you would like to do Paduka Pooja on the day please give your names at information desk. 3. Sathya Sai National Human Values Day 2013 Date: Saturday 27th April 2013 Time: 11.00 - 17.00 Venue: Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester LE4 0BZ Please register on line as soon as possible at: http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes, or leave your name at the Information desk. 4. SSE Teachers Training- has been organized on Saturday 20th April 2013 at Milton Keynes. The basic training is for New teachers, parents, office bearers, SSE helpers, aspiring teachers, Group 4, Youth wing and as a refresher for current teachers. The intermediate training is for current teachers and SSE helpers. Please see information desk for more details. 5. Vaisakhi celebrations on Sunday 14th April here at our normal bhajan time. We will have our bhajans and also kirtan for this special occasion. 6 National Easwaramma Day Saturday 4th May 2013 This year National Easwaramma Day will be celebrated in London. SSE children are taking part in this programme and so if anyone wishes to go to this celebration please give your names so that we can book a coach. Further details available at information desk. Thought of the Day – on Ugadi by Sanjay Samani
| Announcements for Sunday 31st March 2013 Easter Programme today – with Pastor Thomas from Lutterworth as our guest, with some members from his congregation 1. National Pilgrimage – Prashanti Nilayam National Pilgrimage 2013 – ‘Sai Anandam- In Harmony With Sai’ Pilgrimage 28th July – 3rd August 2013. National Pilgrimage being in the school holidays will be an ideal opportunity for children and parents. First Sadhana meeting: Date: Saturday 6th April 2013
Time: 11.00 - 15.00
Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7S 2. Narborough Sai Centre 25th Anniversary celebrations Narborough Sai Centre will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on Sunday the 14th April at Wanza Community. Hall, Pasture Lane, Leicester. LE1 4EY .The program will be from 2-6 pm. Events-Bhajans, Guest speaker, Paduka puja ,Centre history and Prasadam .If you would like to do Paduka Puja on the day please give your names at information desk. 3. Sathya Sai National Human Values Day 2013 Date: Saturday 27th April 2013. Time: 11.00 - 17.00 Venue: Maher Centre, 15 Ravensbridge Drive, Leicester LE4 0BZ Please register on line as soon as possible at: http://www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes, or leave your name at the Information desk. 4. Easter Celebrations in Coventry- we have an invitation from Coventry Sai Centre who are celebrating Easter today, from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at St. Paul's Church Hall on Foleshill Road, Coventry. The programme includes SSE children and a guest speaker. All are invited. 5. SSE Teachers Training- has been organized on Saturday 20th April 2013 at Milton Keynes. The basic training is for new teachers, parents, office bearers, SSE helpers, aspiring teachers, Group 4, Youth wing and as a refresher for current teachers. The intermediate training is for current teachers and SSE helpers. Thought of the Day - Easter Message from Pastor Thomas
| Announcements for Sunday 24th March 2013 SSE Classes were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. 1. Open day Sunday 24th March. Today after bhajans we have organized open day. Please join in and find out about activities of our Centre. 2. SSE- Today parent information session for LOTUSS group 3/4 students aged 15-18 years is also, today. 3. Study circle – Today Here after bhajans. 4. Easter Celebration - Next Sunday 31st March, and we have our Easter programme here. Pastor Graham Thomas from Lutterworth Church will share Easter message with us. 5. Easter Invitation from Coventry Centre. Coventry Centre are having their Easter Celebrations on Sunday 31st March from 4 pm to 5.30 pm and have invited us to attend. Details at the information desk. 6. National Pilgrimage – Date for the Pilgrimage this year is 28th July to 3rd August This is during summer holiday time so it would be ideal for parents to go with children. Please give your names at the information desk if you would like to join the group. Thought of the day by Hansaben. | Announcements for Sunday 17 March 2013 1. Computer awareness – Just a reminder. It is today …… Timing is – from 11.30 – 4.30 pm. It is a drop in session so you can come anytime and stay for as long as you need to. 2. Ladies Wing - There is a Study Circle- for ladies wing today after bhajans. On ‘The Role & Duty of Women in today’s world for oneself, family & society ‘ The study circle will explore the key messages of our Beloved Lord Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this topic. 3. Regional Orientation Saturday 23rd March Venue: Broadway School, The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B20 3DP Start 10:30 am to 5 pm. Everybody is welcome to attend this conference. Please give your names at the information desk if you wish to attend. More details at information 4. Open day Sunday 24th March. Open Day has been organized on Sunday 24th March here after bhajans. This is your opportunity to find out about the activities of our Centre. So please join in. 5. SSE - parent information session for LOTUSS group 3/4 students aged 15-18 years next Sunday 24th March after bhajans. Thought of the day by Amitbhai and Kantaben.
| Announcements for Sunday 10 March 2013 1. Maha Shivratri We are celebrating Maha Shivratri this evening at Ram Mandir from 7.30 to 10.30. 2. Computer Awareness – Just a reminder. Basic Computer awareness learning session has been organized on Sunday 17th March at 65 Broad Street, Syston. Timing is – from 11.30 – 4.30 pm. It is a drop in session so you can come anytime and stay for as long as you need to. 3. Ladies Wing- On Sunday 17th March There is a Study Circle- The Role & Duty of Women in today’s world for oneself, family & society The study circle will explore the key messages of our Beloved Lord Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this topic. A must for all ladies! 4. Regional Orientation - On Saturday- 23rd March Venue: Broadway School, The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B20 3DP Start 10:30 am to 5 pm. Everybody is welcome to attend this conference. Please give your names at the information desk if you wish to attend. More details at information Thought of the day by SSE and Ladies Wing – Bijal Sisodia.
| Announcements for Sunday 3rd March 2013 1 Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri celebrations will be on Sunday 10th of March. It is also Mother’s Day that day. Morning bhajans will be here as normal and Shivratri Bhajans will be in the evening at Ram Mandir from 7.30 to 10.30. 2. Computer awareness Basic Computer awareness learning session has been organized on Sunday 17th March at 65 Broad Street, Syston. Timing is – from 11.30 – 4.30 pm. It is a drop in session so you can come anytime and stay for as long as you need to. 3 Bhajan Practice There will be bhajans practice at BNC 7-9 pm on Friday. Straight after today's bhajans, there will be a vocal training for 15 minutes in the foyer with the Bhajan Team led by Shivam and Raj. This will be followed by bhajan practice. Also Mother’s Day bhajan practice today after bhajans. For Maha Shivratri – Bhajan practice on Wednesday 7.30-9.00 at BNC For further information please see Vijaybhai or Raj. 4 Ladies Wing- On Sunday 17th March There is a Study Circle- The Role & Duty of Women in today’s world for oneself, family & society The study circle will explore the key messages of our Beloved Lord Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this topic. A must for all ladies! 5. Talk by youth on their conference previous weekend – Sarita & Bijal. Thought of the day by Vijaybhai Shukla.
| Announcements for Sunday 24th February 2013 1. Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri celebrations will be on Sunday 10th of March. It is also Mother’s Day that day. Morning bhajans will be here as normal and Shivratri Bhajans will be in the evening at Ram Mandir from 7.30 to 10.30. 2. Service wing. There is a service wing meeting on Saturday 2nd March at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre from 6.00 to 8.00pm. Please come along to find out more about service activities. 3. Computer awareness Basic Computer awareness learning session has been organized on Sunday 17th March at 65 Broad Street, Syston. Timing is – from 11.30 – 4.30pm. It is a drop in session so you can come anytime and stay for as long as you need to. 4. Bhajan Practice There will be bhajans practice at BNC 7-9 pm on Friday. Straight after today's bhajans, there will be a vocal training for 15 minutes in the foyer with the Bhajan Team led by Shivam and Raj. This will be followed by bhajan & Shivratri practice. For further information please see Vijaybhai or Nareshbhai. 5. Bhajan Practice for Shivratri - There will be Bhajan practice for Shivratri on Wednesday 27 February at 7:30. Thought of the day by Pratibhaben Niravane | Announcements for Sunday 17th February 2013 1. National Youth Conference – Theme- How to Make OUR Life HIS Message on 22-24 February 2013. Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts, WD19 7SL Date: 22nd February – 6 pm – 24th February to 12 pm. For more details visit www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/NYC2013 2. Bhajan Practice There will be bhajans practice at BNC 7-9 pm on Friday. Straight after today's bhajans, there will be a vocal training for 15 minutes in the foyer with the Bhajan Team led by Shivam and Raj. This will be followed by bhajan practice. For further information please see Vijaybhai or Nareshbhai. 3. Gayatri Mantra programme On Saturday the 23rd of February there is Gayatri Mantra programme at East West Centre from 2-7 pm. Please come and support this event, The Gayatri Mantras are chanted for the world Peace. 4. Maha Shivaratri Maha Shivratri celebrations will be on Sunday 10th of March. It is also Mother’s Day that day. Morning bhajans will be here as normal and Shivratri Bhajans will be in the evening at Ram Mandir Thought of the day by Amit Mistry – ‘Harmony’. | Announcements for Sunday 10th February 2013 1. Office Bearers conference 2013 Navinbhai will share with us the message from the Conference. 2. National Youth Conference – Theme- How to Make OUR Life HIS Message on 22-24 February 2013. Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts, WD19 7SL Date: 22nd February – 6 pm – 24th February to 12 pm. For more details visit www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/NYC2013 Hari to say a few words about the conference after the announcements. 3. Bhajan Practice Next Friday 8th February –There will be bhajans practice at BNC 7-9 pm Straight after today's bhajans, there will be a vocal training for 15 minutes in the foyer with the Bhajan Team led by Shivam and Raj. This will be followed by bhajan practice. For further information please see Vijaybhai or Nareshbhai.. 4. Ladies Wing There is a Ladies group meeting today after bhajans. Please attend this meeting and find out what events are planned for the year. Thought of the day - Rayan Kotecha (SSE Group 2 Year 3) | Announcements for Sunday 3 February 2013 1. Office Bearers conference 2013 Conference Dates: Saturday 9th of February (One day Only) next Saturday Venue: Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB If you would like to attend, please see information desk. 2. National Youth Conference – Theme- How to Make OUR Life HIS Message on 22-24 February 2013. Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts, WD19 7SL Date: 22nd February – 6 pm – 24th February to 12 pm. For more details visit www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/NYC2013 3. Bhajan Practice Next Friday 8th February –There will be bhajans practice at BNC 7-9 pm Straight after today's bhajans, there will be a vocal training for 15 minutes in the foyer with the Bhajan Team led by Shivam and Raj. This will be followed by bhajan practice. For further information please see Vijaybhai or Nareshbhai. 4. SSE · SSE guru’s training is organized on 10th February 10.30 - 5pm in Milton Keynes. If anyone is interested please see Aarti. · No SSE classes next Sunday 10th February as it is Half term. Thought of the day
| Announcements for Sunday 27 January 2013 1. Rescheduled Office Bearers conference 2013 Because of the adverse weather conditions last weekend the conference was cancelled The new date is: Conference Dates: Saturday 9th of February (One day Only) Venue: Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB Delegates: All current OBs in regions, centres and groups, All active members (those who don’t hold a post) If you would like to attend, please put your names forward. Those who registered before will have received an email to re-confirm our place. 2. SSE spring term started 2 weeks ago – Registration is still open for new children. Parent and child Playgroup for under 4's, Nursery class starts age 4 years Group 1 to group 4 covers ages 6 - 17 years old. ......... If you know of any families who would like more information then please contact Aarti, our SSE Co-ordinator. 3. National Youth Conference – Theme- How to Make OUR Life HIS Message on 22-24 February 2013. Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts, WD19 7SL Date: 22nd February – 6 pm – 24th February to 12 pm. For more details visit www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/NYC2013 4. Committee Meeting Tuesday 29th January 2013 at Soar Valley from &.30 pm till 9.30 pm All committee members, and active workers are requested to attend this meeting please and any of our brothers and sisters present here who wish to attend are also most welcome. 5. Swami’s pet elephant Sathya Geeta has attained the Divine Lotus on Tuesday 22nd January. Special photographs & video, which Swami had seen can be viewed on Radio Sai media.radiosai.org 6. Thought of the day
| Announcements for Sunday 20 January 2013
The Bhajans & SSE Classes were cancelled today due to adverse weather conditions.
And the Office Bearers Conference & the Interactive Session on Monday were also cancelled due the the adverse weather conditions.
| Announcements: Sunday 13th January 2013 1. Office Bearers conference 2013 Conference Dates: 19 – 20 January 2013 Venue: Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB Delegates: All current OBs in regions, centres and groups, All new OBs All active members (those who don’t hold a post) if you would still like to attend, Please see Anilaben. 2. I am very happy to announce that we will be having an interactive session with our Chief Guests Dr Narendranath Reddy and Mr Belz. Many of you know that Dr Narendranath Reddy is the Chairman of the Prashanti Council. Mr Belz is now the new Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation, and has taken over from Dr Michael Goldstein. This is a wonderful opportunity for us all to meet and hear from our two most senior officials and ardent devotees of Bhagawan in the Sai Organisation. Monday 21st January from 7- 9 pm at Soar valley College 3. SSE spring term starts today 13/01/2013- Registration for new children will be open. Parent and child Playgroup for under 4's, Nursery class starts age 4 years Group 1 to group 4 covers ages 6 - 17 years old. ......... If you know of any families who would like more information then please contact Aarti, our SSE Co-ordinator. 4. National Youth Conference – Theme- How to Make OUR Life HIS Message on 22-24 February 2013. Venue: Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts, WD19 7SL Date: 22nd February – 6 pm – 24th February to 12 pm. For more details visit /www.srisathyasai.org.uk/national-programmes/NYC2013 Invite Hari to give more information. Thought of the day- Makarshankranti | Announcements for Sunday 6 January 2013 Happy New Year To You All! 1. Sai Smaran Bhajans National Sai Smaran Bhajans at Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Wood, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7SL on 12th January 2013 11 am - 5 pm. 2. Office Bearers conference 2013 Conference Dates: 19 – 20 January 2013 Venue: Onslow St Audrey’s School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB Delegates: All current OBs in regions, centres and groups, All new OBs All active members (those who don’t hold a post). Accommodation: nearby hotels – details to follow shortly. 3. I am very happy to announce that we will be having an interactive session with our Chief Guests Dr Narendranath Reddy and Mr Belz. Many of you know that Dr Narendranath Reddy is the Chairman of the Prasanthi Council. Mr Belz is now the new Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation, and has taken over from Dr Michael Goldstein. This is a wonderful opportunity for us all to meet and hear from our two most senior officials and ardent devotees of Bhagawan in the Sai Organisation. Monday 21st January from 7 pm to 9 pm in Leicester. Venue to be confirmed. 4. First Committee Meeting- 08.01.2013 All office bearers, committee members and active workers are requested to attend this important meeting, from 7.30 to 9.30 at SVC on Tuesday 8th January. This meeting will see the new office bearer’s take their posts, so please come along to support & contribute to the planning for the new year. 5. SSE starts on 13/01/2013- Registration for new children will be open. Any new families interested in joining SSE from January can register their children from next week also; Parent and child Playgroup for under 4's, Nursery class starts age 4 years Group 1 to group 4 covers ages 6 - 17 years old. If you know of any families who would like more information then please contact Aarti, our SSE coordinator.
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