1. Christmas Party for the Homeless

Announcements for Sunday 1st October 2017

1. Mentoring Project Talk by Lea Sutherland

Lea joined The Bridge in August 2017 and took on this exciting challenge of coordinating the Mentor Project. She was attracted to The Bridge because she believes that helping your neighbour, whoever they may be, is ultimately the best way of creating healthy, safe and peaceful communities.

2. Vishram Ghar Bhajans

We have organised bhajans at Vishram Ghar which is a home for the elderly on Saturday 7 October from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.  This is open to everyone and more information is available at the Information Desk. 

3. Youth Fresher’s Fayre

Next Sunday the youth have organised a Fresher’s Fayre for all the youth in the region and we will be hosting this at our centre.  The youth will be leading bhajans on this day and thereafter there will be various stalls showing the different activities undertaken by each of the wings and a special stand for Serve The Planet.  Everyone is welcome to look around the Fresher’s Fayre but please do let all the youth know about this important event. 

4. Mobile Phones & Computer Awareness

We are hosting a mobile phones & computer awareness session on Sunday 15 October, here in the hall after bhajans for 1 hour and then continue at Kusumben’s home from 12:00. Everyone is welcome – and in particular anyone who needs help/advice on using mobile phones, tablets, laptops, computers, email. More details at the Information Desk. Please see take a flyer for more information.

5. Centre Meeting

We will be having our monthly centre meeting this Tuesday 3rd October at Soar Valley College between 7:30pm – 9:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to join us but please will all active workers try to join this meeting. 

6. Home Bhajans

Today’s home bhajans will be at Harishbhai’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome. 

7. Archana

We are really honoured to have with us today Uncle Vadgama who will be leading the Archana puja which we will be having in this hall straight after the announcements.  Please do join us for this puja. 

Thought for the Day

Announcements for Sunday 24th September 2017

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1. Navratri Talk by Avantikaben 

2. Parenting Study Circle

We will be having our next Parenting study circle today after the announcements in one of the SSE classrooms. 

3. Navratri Garba

We will be having garba and dandya raas to celebrate Navratri in the main hall after the announcements 

4. Next Sunday’s Activities

Next Sunday we will be having an archana puja in the main hall between 10:30 - 11:45. Archana means chanting and glorifying the divine name. There will be a total of nine maara’s of ‘Aum Bhagawan Sri Sathya Krishna Namah’ chanted 108 times. We hope you take the opportunity to take part in this auspicious Archana. 

5. Swami’s Birthday and Akhand Bhajans Planning Meeting

On Monday 25th September between 7:30pm – 9:30pm, we will be holding our first planning meeting for Swami’s Birthday programme and Akhand Bhajans – everyone is welcome to join us but please will all active workers try to join this meeting. 

6. Home Bhajans at Pushpaben Parmar’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.

Thought for the Day

Announcements for Sunday 17th September 2017

1. The Bridge Health Awareness Day – Thank you 

We would like to say a big thank you to all of those who helped with The Bridge Health Awareness Day we organised last Sunday.

The event was a huge success where over 50 guests participated and were seen by our healthcare professionals.  We also had over 30 healthcare professionals participate which is the largest number of healthcare professionals we have ever had and they ranged from doctors, pharmacists, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, dieticians, optometrists, gynecologists, podiatrists and physiotherapists. The feedback from the guests, The Bridge and the healthcare professionals was very positive and in particular they commented on the professional organisation of the whole event – which is credit to all of you. Thank you again.

2. Sai Smaran Bhajans

Sai Smaran Bhajans are taking place on Saturday 23rd September between 10:30am to 4:30pm at Sandbach High School, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT. 

3. National Meditation Workshop

There will be a National Meditation Workshop on Sunday, 24th September between 10.30am and 3:00 pm at Oxheywood Primary School, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7SL.

Our beloved Bhagawan has placed a lot of emphasis on Meditation (Dhyaanam) as an important  path for spiritual progress. It is indeed the first point on the 9 point of Code of Conduct laid down by Him for every devotee to follow. He says  that meditation is  the very basis of all spiritual practices and that the path of meditation will destroy ignorance  and will grant the individual union with God!

Brother James Kon, Deputy Vice President of Spiritual Wing,  SSIO Malaysia, will be facilitating the workshop. Brother  James Kon has been practising meditation for more than 40 years, and in 1988 came under the divine guidance of Swami.  He was inspired by Swami to write a Programme on Meditation and share it with all. 

Please register on the national website to attend this workshop. 

4. Basic First Aid Presentation

After the announcements in this main hall, we will be having a First Aid Presentation by Dr Ram. This is open to anyone who is interested in some basic First Aid advice. Please note this is not an official or full First Aid Training course but a presentation to give us some background on basic first aid. 

5. Next Sunday’s Activities

Next Sunday we will be celebrating Navaratri with some garba in the main hall after bhajans.  We will also be resuming our Parenting Study Circles in one of the classrooms and this will be led by Girishbhai. 

5. Home Bhajans

Today’s home bhajans will be at: Hansaben Sisodia’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome to attend.

Thought for the Day – by SSE student.

Announcements for Sunday 3rd September 2017

   Centre Newsletter for 2 September 2017

1. National Teacher's Symposium

There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, co-ordinators to come together and share best practices, innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK has benefited our children. If you are interested in attending please register on the national website. 

2.The Bridge Health Awareness Day

Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday 10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  If you would like to help on the day please see Sanjay Samani or one of the centre service co-ordinators. 

3. Centre Meeting

Please note we have our centre meeting on Tuesday 5th September between 7:30pm - 9:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to come and share their thoughts and ideas about our centre activities. 

4. Home Bhajans

Today’s home bhajans will be at: Mohanbhai’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Thought for the Day.

Announcements for Sunday 27th August 2017

1. National Teacher's Symposium

There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, co-ordinators to come together and share best practices, innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK has benefited our children. If you are interested in attending please register on the national website. 

2. Eid Programme

Next Sunday 3rd September we will be having a special programme to celebrate Eid.  We will be joined by a guest speaker.  The programme will be from 9:00am to 11:00am.  Please do join us for this special programme. 

3. Study Circle

Today we will be having a study circle on the topic of morality.  The study circle will take place in the main hall straight after bhajans. 

4. Home Bhajans

Today’s home bhajans will be at: Anjaliben’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome. 

Thought of the Day.

Announcements for Sunday 20th August 2017

1. SSE Open Day

On Sunday 3rd September at 10:00am we will be holding an Open Day for any new parents and children who would like to join the Sai Spiritual Education programme (SSE). SSE classes help to foster character development and start children on their spiritual journey.  Do please tell any parents you know about these classes and ask them to come to this open day. 

2. National Teacher's Symposium

There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, coordinators to come together and share best practices, innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK has benefited our children. If you are interested in attending please register on the national website. 

3. The Bridge Health Awareness Day

Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday 10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  We still need more healthcare professionals to help on the day so if you are interested in joining us or know of someone who could help - please contact the centre service coordinators. 

4. Home Bhajans – at Kirtiben Chotai’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome. 

Thought of the Day.

Announcements for Sunday 13th August 2017 

1. Krishna Janmashtami

We will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with a special programme on Tuesday 15th August from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Sanatan Manavta Day Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street, Leicester, LE4 6FH. Please do join us and bring your family and friends. 

2. SSE Open Day

On Sunday 3rd September at 10:00am we will be holding an Open Day for any new parents and children who would like to join the Sai Spiritual Education programme (SSE). SSE classes help to foster character development and start children on their spiritual journey.  Do please tell any parents you know about these classes and ask them to come to this open day. 

3. National Teacher's Symposium

There will be a National Teacher's Symposium on Saturday 9th September 2017 between 10:30am and 4:30pm at the Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 6ET. The symposium will be an opportunity for SSE teachers, assistants, co-ordinators to come together and share best practices, innovate new and engaging teaching techniques and review how SSE in the UK has benefited our children. If you are interested in attending please register on the national website. 

4. Home Bhajans – At Dilipbhai’s home, from 7:00  to 8:00 . Everyone welcome.

Thought for the Day.

Announcements for Sunday 6th August 2017 

   Centre Newsletter for 4 August 2017

1. Krishna Janmastami

We will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with a special programme on Tuesday 15th August from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Sanatan Manavta Day Care Centre, 172-174 Surrey Street, Leicester, LE4 6FH. Please do join us and bring your family and friends. 

2. The Bridge Health Awareness Day

Every year we host a Health Awareness Day for the homeless guests who visit The Bridge. This year we will be running the Health Awareness Day on Sunday 10th September between 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  We still need more healthcare professionals to help on the day so if you are interested in joining us or know of someone who could help - please contact the centre service co-ordinators. 

3. SSE Open Day

On Sunday 3rd September at 10:00am we will be holding an Open Day for any new parents and children who would like to join the Sai Spiritual Education programme (SSE). SSE classes help to foster character development and start children on their spiritual journey.  Do please tell any parents you know about these classes and ask them to come to this open day. 

4. Home Bhajans are at Rajubhai Mistry’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome. 

Thought of the Day Delivered by Avantikaben.

Announcements for Sunday 16 July 2107

                 

  

1. Service Opportunity to Help with the London Grenfell Tower Fire Families

Over the last few weeks members of our Organisation have been working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and The British Red Cross on relief work after the Grenfell Tower fire, especially in the warehouses where all the donations of clothing and food are being sorted and prepared for the residents. The local council is extremely grateful for our support and we have been asked to provide teams for 7 days a week for at least the next four weeks. If you are interested in helping please go to the national website where you will see more information and place to register your name. 

2. Global Service Day

Every year, as part of Global Service Day, we host a summer event for guests from local residential homes and those with disabilities. This year we will be going to Bosworth Heritage Park in Market Bosworth on Saturday 15th July from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Volunteers are needed and if you are able to help then please contact Hemantbhai, Jasuben or Savitaben our service coordinators. 

3. Russia Medical Camp

An international medical camp is being held in Russia, in Mikhailovskiy city, Nizhnesergievsky district, which is in the Ural region of Russia (Sverdlovsk region) from the 1st to 12th August 2017. Volunteers from Russia, UK and USA will be participating in this diagnostic camp which will cover 5 villages surrounding Mikhailovskiy city. Doctors practising General Medicine, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Neurology, ENT, Cardiology and Endocrinology, Dentists, Optometrists and other professionals are required to serve the needy at this Camp. Also, there are limited places available for medical students and general volunteers. We request all interested participants to send their CV immediately by email to russiacamp@srisathyasai.org.uk or for further details, please phone 07825 441644 / 020 8952 5070 

4. Home Bhajans – At Jerambhai’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome. 

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 2nd July 2017

     

   Centre Newsletter for 1 July 2017
              

1. Prayers for Universal Peace

Prayers for Universal Peace, being held on Sunday the 9th July 2017, between 08.30 – 16.30, at Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, Dudley Road East, Tividale, Birmingham B69 3DU.

We will be chanting various sacred hymns such as the Gayathri and Sai Gayathri and Vedam Prayers and we will be conducting the Rudra Ekaadhashaini Homam. Like the previous year’s, families will also have the opportunity to do Abhishekam . If you would like to take part in the pooja and Abhishekem please email events@srisathyasai.org.uk or telephone 07855424764 leaving your name, name of your Sai centre and the names of the family members who would like to participate, along with your contact details. 

2. Service Opportunity to Help with the London Grenfell Tower Fire Families

Over the last few weeks members of our Organisation have been working with the London Councils on relief work after the Grenfell Tower fire, especially in the warehouses where all the donations of clothing and food have been sorted and prepared for the residents. The local council is extremely grateful, and they are amazed by our working lovingly, silently as a team and they would really like SSSIO to continue to help over the coming weeks.  We have been asked to provide teams for 7 days a week for at least the next four weeks. If you are interested in helping please contact our service co-ordinators. 

3. Global Service Day

Every year, as part of Global Service Day, we host a summer event for guests from local residential homes and those with disabilities. This year we will be going to Bosworth Heritage Park in Market Bosworth on Saturday 15th July from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Volunteers are needed and if you are able to help then please contact Hemantbhai, Jasuben or Savitaben our service coordinators. 

4. Centre Meeting

We have our monthly centre meeting this Tuesday 4th July at Soar Valley between 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to join us. 

5. Vedam Practices

We have our Vedam practices in the main hall after the vibhuti prayer.  It’s a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn how to chant the vedam and learn its meaning. 

6. Home Bhajans – at Kusumben’s home, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 11th June 2017

   Centre Newsletter for 11 June 2017

1. Parent’s Study Circle

Today we have the next Parent’s Study Circles on the theme of “Children and Mobile Phones”.  The study circle will take place between 10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall. 

2. Father’s Day

Next Sunday we will be celebrating Father’s Day from 10:00am – 11:30am.  The SSE children and gurus have prepared a fun filled morning for all of us so please do join us. 

3. Regional Family Values Day

We are hosting a regional Family Values Day at Soar Valley on Sunday 25th June from 9:30am to 2:30pm. The event promises a fun filled day of service activities, sports and games for all ages! There is also a picnic for everyone to enjoy.  Please do invite your whole family to join us on the day. 

4. Centre Meeting

This Tuesday 13th June we have our centre meeting at Soar Valley College between 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to join us. 

5. Special Thanks to Dixa, our Youth Coordinator who's leaving Leicester to work in Hull.

6. Home Bhajans – today’s home bhajans are at Pushpaben’s home from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children. 

Announcements for Sunday 4th June 2017 

    Centre Newsletter for 27 May 2017

1. Archana Puja

Today we will be having an archana puja in the main hall and every one is welcome to join us. Archana means chanting and glorifying the divine name. There will be a total of nine maara’s of ‘Aum Bhagawan Sri Sathya Krishna Namah' chanted 108 times. There will be a gap between every two maara’s with a bhajan. We hope you take the opportunity to take part in this auspicious Archana.   

2. Sai Smaran Bhajans

The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place next week on Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.  

3. Parent’s Study Circle

Next Sunday we have the last in our series of Parent’s Study Circles on the theme of “Children and Mobile Phones”.  The study circle will take place between 10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall. 

4. Home Bhajans

Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Girishbhai & Manjuben's home , from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 21st May 2017

1. Parents Study Circle

We have our second parent’s study circle on the topic of “Discipline and Children” today between 10:30 - 11:30 in the main hall.  All parents of all ages are welcome. (Girishbhai to explain a little more about what will be covered). 

2. RSPCA Nature Preservation Service

The young adults have organised a nature preservation service project on Bank Holiday Monday 29th May in Birmingham.  More details can be found at the information desk. 

3. Sai Smaran Bhajans

The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.  If you would like to sing on that day then please see Ashaben about sending in your recording of your bhajan. 

4. Home Bhajans

Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Vinodbhai B Patel’s house, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome. 

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 14th May 2017 

   Centre Newsletter 14 May 2017

1. Buddha Purnima Programme

This week we celebrated Buddha Purnima and we are delighted to have with us Brother Kosala Mendes from the Leicester Buddhist temple join us today.  He is currently the secretary of the Leicester Buddhist Temple and organises talks at the temple. Brother Kosala says that this helps him to also learn Buddha's teachings.  

2. National Service and Young Adults Conference

The National Service and Young Adults Conference will take place on 20th and 21st May 2017 at Grey Court School in Richmond. Brother Abhimanyu Kaul is the keynote speaker and he is an alumnus of the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. He has had the good fortune of serving in the Divine presence and has utilised his wealth of experience in founding the Values in Action foundation and has authored books including, The Joy of Self Discovery. The programme will include talks, workshops, and skills training. Please register for this event on the National website. 

3. Sai Smaran Bhajans

The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.  If you would like to sing on that day then please see Ashaben about sending in your recording of your bhajan. 

4. Parents Study Circle

Next Sunday we will have our second parent’s study circle on the topic of “Discipline and Children”. Girishbhai (a consultant Psychiatrist) will be leading this workshop. All are welcome to join us between 10:30 - 11:30 in the main hall.

5. Home Bhajans

Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Ramanbhai Patel’s House; from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, everyone welcome..

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 7^th May 2017 - Easwaramma Day Celebrations

1. Buddha Purnima Programme

Next Sunday we will be celebrating Buddha Purnima at our centre and we are delighted to announce that we have a guest speaker Brother Kosala Mendes from the Leicester Buddhist temple joining us.  He will be talking to us about Lord Buddha’s teachings and teaching us some Buddhist chants as well. Please do make every effort to join us from 10:00am to 10:30am straight after bhajans next week. 

2. Centre Meeting

We have our centre meeting this Tuesday and we are being joined by Keith Lawson-West one of the founders of The Bridge project who will be sharing the future vision for The Bridge.  The meeting will be on Tuesday 9^th May between 7:30 – 9:30 here at Soar Valley in the Community room.  Everyone is welcome so please do try to attend. 

3. Sai Smaran Bhajans

The 16th Sai Smaran Bhajan is taking place on Saturday 10th June in our Region from 10am to 4pm at the Gujarati Association, Sitara Hall, Mander Street, Off Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, Wolverhampton WV3 0JZ.  If you would like to sing on that day then please see Ashaben about sending in your recording of your bhajan. 

4. Home Bhajans

Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Natubhai & Hansaben's home, from 7:00 to 8:00. Everyone welcome.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 23rd April 2017

1.  Talk by Brother Arun Rajagopalan

Brother Arun not only is an Alumni of the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning but he is also an accomplished singer who was fortunate enough to sing in front of Bhagawan.  

After his talk, Brother Arun Rajagopalan will be sharing his thoughts on bhajan singing for all singers and musicians. 

2.  Swami's Maha Samadhi Anniversary Bhajans

We will be marking Swami's Maha Samadhi Anniversary with special bhajans tomorrow Monday 24th April at Soar Valley between 7:30pm to 9:00pm.  

3.  Walk for Values and Human Values Concert

Registration is open for the Sathya Sai Human Values day programme happening in Leicester on Saturday 29th April.  The day consists of a Walk for Values through Leicester city centre starting at Jubilee Square, a Human Values Music concert in Humberstone Gate, visits to places of worship and an afternoon programme with guest speaker and Prashanti mandir singer Dr Sunam at The Athena.  Please do register on the national website. 

4.  National Easwaramma Day Programme

This years National Easwaramma Day Programme will be held on Saturday 6th May 2017 between 10:30 am to 5 pm at Onslow St Audrey's School, Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 8AB.  The programme for the day will include group devotional singing, dances and plays by the SSE. The highlight of the day will be the opportunity for the children to serve elderly friends from the local community who will be joining us for part of the day for a Tea Party. Dr. Sunam Gyamtso Tenzin will be our special guest on the day. Please see the national website for more details and to register for the event. 

5.  UK National Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam & Rishikesh

The UK pilgrimage dates are 30th July - 8th August 2017 and this time will go to Prashanti Nilayam and Rishikesh which is where Swami also took a group of devotees on a pilgrimage.  The closing date for registration is Saturday 6th May. 

6.  Home Bhajans

Today’s Home Bhajans are at: Jayshreeben Khetia’s home, from 7:00 to 8:00, everyone welcome.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children.

Announcements for Sunday 9^th April 2017

Today we are celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi which is on Friday 14^th April and we are also remembering Hanuman Jayanti which is on Tuesday 11 April.

1. Nepal Medical Camp and Talk on Vaisakhi

I would like to invite our Spiritual Coordinator Vijayanbhai to tell us more about the Nepal Medical camp which he attended.  Vijayanbhai is a consultant oncologist by profession.  He will also talk a bit about the significance of Vaisakhi. 

2. Gurdwara Visit

We have arranged a visit to the Meynell Road Ramgarhia Gurdwara today after the announcements.  We have been invited by the Gurdwara to attend their kirtan and join them for langar (food) after the kirtan. Please see Kusumben for more details and the address is Meynell Road Ramgarhia Gurdwara, 51 Meynell Road, Leicester, LE5 3NE. 

3. Vedam Classes

We have Vedam classes straight after the announcements today and it will take place in the area behind the information desk. 

4. Easter Programme

We will be having a special Easter programme on Sunday 16^th April.  We will be joined by Chaplain Graham Thomas who will be presenting his Easter message for us. 

5. Ceiling on Desires

There is still time to take part in our centre’s Ceiling on Desires programme and help The Food Bank, RSPCA and Leicester Hospitals.  Please pick-up a leaflet at the Information Desk for more information.  The Food Bank specifically needs Juice cartons (the 1 litre packets) and toiletries like shower gels, shampoo and toothpaste.  The last day for all collections will be next Sunday 16^th April. 

6. Prashanti Update

As you know a lot of festivals and events are celebrated in Prashanti Nilayam.  Our Audio Visual Team has prepare a presentation to summarise the key events that have happened over the last few months. 

7. Walk for Values and Human Values Concert

Registration is now open for the Sathya Sai Human Values day programme happening in Leicester on Saturday 29^th April.  The day consists of a Walk for Values through Leicester city centre, a Human Values Music concert in the city centre, visits to places of worship and an afternoon programme with guest speaker and Prashanti mandir singer Dr Sunam.  We will be talking more about this unique event over the coming weeks but please put this date in your diary. 

8. Centre Meeting

We have our monthly centre meeting this Tuesday at Soar Valley between 7:30pm – 9:30pm.  All are welcome to join.

9. Centre Newsletter

Please leave your email address at the Information Desk if you would copy of our Centre Newsletter

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children

  

1. Yoga Classes

Today we have yoga classes after bhajans in the main hall. 

2. Parenting Workshop

We also have our first workshop specifically for parents.  The topic is “Understanding the Child's Mind”.  All are welcome to join us after in the SSE Classroom area. 

3. Ram Navami Celebrations

We will be celebrating Ram Navami here at Soar Valley on Wednesday 5th April from 7:30 – 9:00pm. The programme consists of prayers, bhajans and a talk on the significance of Ram Navami. 

4. Easter Programme

We will be having a special Easter programme on Sunday 16th April.  We will be joined by Chaplain Graham Thomas who will be presenting his Easter message for us. 

5. Ceiling on Desires

There is still time to take part in our Centre's Ceiling on Desires programme and help The Food Bank, RSPCA and Leicester Hospitals.  Please pick-up a leaflet at the Information desk for more information. 

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children 

Announcements for Sunday 26th March 2017

1. Ram Navmi Celebrations

We will be celebrating Ram Navmi here at Soar Valley on Wednesday 5th April from 7:30 – 9:00pm. The programme consists of prayers, bhajans and a talk on the significance of Ram Navmi. 

2. Yoga Classes

We are starting yoga classes after bhajans on Sunday 2nd April (next Sunday) – so please remember to wear comfortable clothes if you want to participate.  The yoga classes will take place between 10:30 – 11:30 in the main hall. 

3. Parenting Workshop

On Sunday 2nd April (next Sunday) we will be having our first workshop specifically for Parents.  Some parents have kindly prepared material for all parents to share on the topic of Understanding the Child's Mind.  All are welcome to join us between 10:30 - 11:30 in the SSE Classroom area.  I would like to invite Girishbhai Kunigiri, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Leicestershire NHS Trust, to come up and tell us more about this workshop. 

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children

Announcements for Sunday 19th March 2017 

1. Regional EcoCare Day

Last week we had our Ecocare project where devotees planted Oak trees at Bradgate Park. We have a short video to show you what happened. 

Our SSE children also took part in the Ecocare project and they planted seeds in their SSE classes as you can see from the pictures.  The children learnt about looking after the environment and we hope they will take this message home with them as they look after their plants. 

2. Ceiling on Desires Project

As you will all know we have launched our centre project around Ceiling on Desires.  We heard about the Tressell Trust and how we can support that cuase but today we want to explain about the two other causes you can support with your Ceiling on Desires efforts – the RSPCA and Leicester Hospitals. 

Click for the Ceiling on Desires  presentation & leaflet.

3. Earth Hour

Climate change is a growing problem in the world today. In order to raise awareness and reduce the energy wastage, Young Adults across the world will be taking part in a global initiative called EARTH HOUR.

We will be shutting off all lights and electricity and spreading love to the world through bhajans from 8:30 til 9:30pm on Saturday 25th March.  In Leicester, the youth will be gathering at the East West centre on that day from 6pm to 9pm and everyone is welcome to join them.  If you can’t join us there then please try to consume less energy for that one hour on that day. 

4. Tribute to our Late Brother Kishin Khubchandani

There is a special programme in Watford to commemorate the life of Brother Kubchandani.  The event will be held at Oxhey Wood Primary School, Oxhey Drive, Watford WD19 7SL on Sunday 2nd April 2017 (15.00 – 18.00hrs). I would like to ask Kiran Uncle to tell us a bit more about this event and Brother Kubchandani. 

5. Vedam Practices

We have started Vedam practices for all those who wish to learn how to chant the Vedam and the classes will be run by Marinne.  We have our next lesson today after bhajans near the information desk. 

6. Mother’s Day Programme

Next week our SSE children and gurus will be putting on a special Mother’s Day programme straight after bhajans so please do make time to try and attend. 

7. Yoga Classes

We are starting yoga classes after bhajans on Sunday 2nd April – so please remember to wear comfortable clothes if you want to participate. 

8. Practical Spirituality

We are now going to play a short excerpt from a talk from the website Souljourns with a devotee called Seema Dewan.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children

Announcements for Sunday 12th March 2017 

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Announcements for Sunday 5th March 2017

1. Regional EcoCare Day

We have a great opportunity to do some environmental service and do some tree planting. On Sunday 12th March between 10:00am – 1:30pm at Hunts Hill Wood at Bradgate Park, in Leicester we will be planting Oak trees.

What you need to note:

• Wear suitable warm clothing (waterproofs may be needed)

• Wear sensible footwear

• Bring gardening gloves and spades

• Bring picnic food for all to share.

Everyone to meet at the car park which has the following postcode LE6 0AH 

Please give your names to our Centre Service Coordinators if you are interested in attending.

2. Ceiling on Desires Project

Today we are launching a centre project around Ceiling on Desires.  Please welcome Janak Mistry our youth co-ordinator and Hemantbhai our service coordinator to tell you more about this project.

 Click for the presentation & leaflet.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children

Announcements for Sunday 26th February 2017 

We hope you all enjoyed Friday nights Shivratri programme.  A big thank you to the organising team, bhajan team and the service team for all their hard work.

1. Talk by Avantikaben

Avantikaben is going to share some thoughts on Maha Shivratri with all of us. 

2. Study Circle

Today after the vibutthi mantra we will be having our next study circle on the theme of “Sat Sang – Good Company”.  Please do stay behind and join in. 

3. Regional Ecocare Day

We have a great opportunity to do some environmental service and do some tree planting. On Sunday 12th March between 10:00am – 1:30pm at Hunts Hill Wood at Bradgate Park, in Leicester we will be planting Oak trees.

What you need to note:

• Wear suitable warm clothing (waterproofs may be needed)

• Wear sensible footwear

• Bring gardening gloves and spades

• Bring picnic food for all to share.

Everyone to meet at the car park which has the following postcode LE6 0AH 

Please give your names to our Centre Service Coordinators if you are interested in attending.

Thought of the Day Delivered by the SSE Children

Announcements for Sunday 19th February 2017

  

         

 

 

 

We are very pleased to have our regional team with us who will be sharing their thoughts and vision for 2017. 

We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and relatives know.

Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on Friday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community Centre (upstairs hall).  For more information please speak to our bhajan coordinator Asha.

Announcements for Sunday 12th February 2017 

1. Message of Love
Janak Mistry, our youth coordinator, will introduce a short video on the message of Love. 

2. Regional Team Visit
The heads of our regional team will be visiting the centre on Sunday 19th February to share their thoughts and vision for 2017.  Please do remember to put that in your diaries and allow time on that Sunday to stay and interact with them. The presentation will be from 10am to 11am. 

3. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and relatives know.

Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on Friday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community Centre (upstairs hall).  For more information please speak to our bhajan coordinator Asha.

Always contemplate on God’s Divine Name and become deserving of His love. Once you become the recipients of God’s love, you need not be afraid of anything. You will achieve everything in life. Therefore, develop equal-mindedness and make efforts to earn divine grace.

Announcements for Sunday 5th February 2017 

1. Prashanti Update
Our very talented youth and AV team have out together a short presentation of what happened in Prashnati over November and December 2016. 

We hope to bring you more regular updates of the celebrations and events happening in Prashanti each month from now. 

2. Study Circle - Power of Prayers
Our first study circle of the year will be held today in the main hall from 10:30am – 11:30am.  Everyone is welcome to join.  Please do try and join as the discussions will be very stimulating and though provoking. 

3. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celebrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and relatives know.

Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community Centre (upstairs hall).  For more information please speak to our bhajan coordinator Asha. 

Announcements for Sunday 29^th January 2017 

1. Professor Anil Kumar Leicester Programme
We have arranged a special satsang with Professor Anil Kumar in Leicester on Tuesday 31^st January from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. 

2. Service at Hugletts Animal Sanctuary
As part of the Serve the Planet initiative a service activity has been organised to help at the Hugletts Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex on Saturday 4^th February.  Please see the information desk for more details.  Activities will include ground and shelter maintenance and there will be time to spend with the rescued animals. 

3. Maha Shivratri Programme
We will be celelbrating Maha Shivratri on Friday 24^th February from 9:00pm to midnight at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. Please do let friends and relatives know.

Shivratri Practices:
Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on Fridays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community Centre (upstairs hall).  For more information please speak to our bhajan coordinator Asha. 

4. Study Circle
Our first study circle of the year will be held next Sunday 5^th February in the main hall from 10:30am – 11:30am.  Everyone is welcome to join. 

5. Regional Team Visit
The heads of our regional team will be visiting the centre on Sunday 12^th February to share their thoughts and vision for 2017.  Please do remember to put that in your diaries and allow time on that Sunday to stay and interact with them. 

6. Baby Packs for Nepal Medical Camp
We will be preparing new born Baby Packs for Nepal medical camp in the refectory – everyone welcome to come & help with this task.

Thought for the Day

“The culture of Bharat believes in unity in diversity, which is true wisdom. Many intellectuals observe multiplicity or plurality in unity, but there are very few men of wisdom who observe unity in diversity. Since ancient days, the inhabitants of this holy land have been practicing these principles and have been sharing them with the rest of the world. This country has always prayed for the advancement and welfare of the whole world. That is the meaning of the Vedic dictum, Loka samastha sukhino bhavantu (May the whole world be happy!) Our prayer is not limited to Bharat only. We pray for the welfare of the whole world.”

Announcements for Sunday 22nd January 2017 

1. National Orientation Conference 2017
The annual Sathya Sai National Orientation Conference 2017 will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2017, between 10am and 5pm on both days, at the Grey Court School, Ham Street, London TW10 7AN (Richmond). The Conference theme for this year is, ‘My Life is My Message; Expansion is My Life’. The guest speaker this year is Professor Anil Kumar from Prashanti Nilayam. Devotees are asked to register online. 

2. Professor Anil Kumar Leicester Programme
We have arranged a special satsang with Professor Anil Kumar in Leicester on Tuesday 31st January from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG. 

3. Shivratri Practices
Shivratri will be celebrated on Friday 24th February.  More details will be available from next week.  Practices have started for singing the Ashtakams and bhajans for that night. Practices will be held on Fridays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at East West Community Centre (upstairs hall).  For more information please speak to our bhajan coordinator Asha. 

Thought for the Day

Saturday 28th January is the Chinese New Year.  Here are some of Swami’s words from when the Asian devotees celebrated Chinese New Year in Prashanti Nilayam in 1997.

Today the Chinese devotees are observing their national New Year Day here. What is the origin of the word "China"? It is derived from the two words "chung" and "kuo". 'Chung" means the human heart. "Kuo" refers to the country. The word "China" therefore means that "My heart is my country". This concept is applicable to all countries and all religions. For instance, Bhaaratha. It is derived from, the two words- "Bhaa" meaning "effulgence" and "Ratha" meaning "to rejoice". The heart is the source of effulgence. Bhaaratheeya is one who rejoices in the effulgence emanating from the heart. Every man is attracted to the heart. God is not confined to any particular place. His mal abode is the heart. The Chinese have esteemed the heart as their native land. the heart is subject to troubles and difficulties. From ancient times and to some extent even to-day, the Chinese have observed one ritual every morning before beginning their day's chores. They declare: “Difficulties are our friends. Let us invite them." The Chinese have looked upon difficulties as their friends. They have recognised that without trouble no good can be realised. They used to start the day's work with this thought before them. The Chinese also realised that true happiness comes from the satisfaction of a task well done. In Bhaarath also there is the dictum, "Uddhareth Aathmanaaaathmaanam" (Raise the Self by the Self). What is it that can raise the Self? It is our own good conduct. Our good conduct is not for elevating the country, but for elevating ourselves. A whetstone is used for sharpening a knife, not for making the whetstone smoother. Likewise, in this world, your good conduct improves you and, as a result the world.

Announcements for Sunday 15th January 2017

            



1. New Year Message from Dr. Narendranath Reddy, Chairman, Prasanthi Council 

2. National Orientation Conference 2017

The annual Sathya Sai National Orientation Conference 2017 will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2017, between 10am and 5pm on both days, at the Grey Court School, Ham Street, London TW10 7AN (Richmond). The Conference theme for this year is, ‘My Life is My Message; Expansion is My Life’.

The guest speaker this year is Professor Anil Kumar from Prashanti Nilayam.

Devotees are asked to register online and if people are interested in going please let me know as we might be able to organise transport. 

3. Professor Anil Kumar Leicester Programme

We have arranged a special satsang with Professor Anil Kumar in Leicester on Tuesday 31st January at 7:30pm at the Lohana Hall (upstairs at Ram Mandir), Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG 

Thought for the Day

“Today the Sun-God begins his northward journey, the auspicious Uttarayana. Let this Sankranthi bring about a change in your attitude, so you sanctify your life. Ability to Change (Kraanthi) and Peace (Shanthi) both reside within your heart. Do not search for them in the outside world. Discover them within. Today is another pointer to the path to realise God. The Sun is the supreme example of selfless and tireless service. Life on earth is possible only because of the Sun. The Sun teaches everyone the lesson of humble devotion to duty, without any conceit. Sun God is a shining example and reminder for everyone that they should do their duty with devotion and dedication. Selflessly doing one's duty is the greatest Yoga, says Lord Krishna in the Gita. Serve your parents and society, and lead a godly life! Hence let your actions and thoughts be good. You will certainly experience the Bliss Divine.”

Announcements for Sunday 8th January 2017 

1. 2017-2019 Centre Coordinators

Thank you to the coordinators who have finished their terms and welcome to the new coordinators. 

2. National Orientation Conference 2017

The annual Sathya Sai National Orientation Conference 2017 will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2017, between 10am and 5pm on both days, at the Grey Court School, Ham Street, London TW10 7AN. The Conference theme for this year is, ‘My Life is My Message; Expansion is My Life’.

The guest speaker this year is Professor Anil Kumar from Prashanti Nilayam.

Devotees are asked to register online and if people are interested in going please let me know as we might be able to organise transport. 

3. Centre Meeting

Our first centre meeting of 2017 will be held on Tuesday 10th January at Soar Valley between 7:30 – 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thought for the Day

“Cultivate good qualities and prepare yourself for sacrifices. Sacrifice bestows eternal bliss. Share your education and wealth with your fellow human beings. In fact, God is the real owner of your earnings. As God’s trustee, use your earnings properly. Constantly contemplate on God with faith that He is always with you and win over your demonic qualities.”