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Condolences In a tragic accident in Bharat, the daughter(Mamta) of elder brother of Mananiya Balmukund Bhala, her Jetha and Jethani all passed away. Husband of Smt. Mamta is slowly recovering but is semi-paralysed. Ma.Bhalaji is Sanghachalak for South Midlands and can be contacted at [email protected] On behalf of Sangh Parivaar, we pray to Paramatma for eternal peace and sadgati of the departed soul, and grant the courage to the family to come over this loss. Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih! Grenfell Tower Tragedy The fire tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the loss of over 80 lives has touched the nation. We are deeply shocked and saddened, and extend our heartfelt condolences. Aum Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Dhiraj D Shah, Sanghachalak HSS(UK) Our Sevikas Lead Volunteers, for Grenfell Tower Victims In all the confusion in the early hours of the night when Grenfell Tower was on fire, our Sevika
Ss.Falguni Bhatt took an instinctive decision to come forward and see what help can be rendered.
It was clear the emergency services had to do their job first before any bystanders can give a helping hand. Soon help from people from all backgrounds began pouring in. Falguniji, being active Karyakarta of Hindu Sevika Samiti and HSS(UK), also canvased fellow Sevikas and Swayamsevaks. So they descended on Greenford Post Depot where hundreds of boxes of clothes for the survivors donated by the general public had arrived.
More than 25 volunteers came forward to help sort clothes over 5 days. A big thanks to all, at least we will not rest while great suffering takes place amidst us.
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Public Consultation on Caste Legislation What are our objections? See April Sanghmail. There is no empirical or qualitative evidence of caste discrimination in UK so it is not relevant to Hindu’s in UK and yet all Hindu’s will be tarnished with the suggestion that we practise some sort of caste discrimination What next? Deadline approaching fast. Complete form Online https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/caste-in-great-britain-and-equality-law-a-public-consulation International Day of Yoga - 21st June 2017 Tuesday 20th June - Yoga in Trafalgar Square, London High Commission of India along with selected organisation including HSS UK held the International Yoga Day event on Tuesday 20th June at Trafalgar Square, London. Over 150 Swayamsevaks and Sevikas participated.
Through the UK, in over 25 towns and cities, our shakhas, and Balagokulams had organised event
additional to other yoga day event. Apart from established nagars, others like Redditch, Cumbria, Leamington Spa, Gillingham, Basingstoke, Cardiff and Swindon, all had organised successful events. Slough nagar has
organised a coach to Bournemouth and organised ‘Yoga on the Beach’.
Woolwich Pannabai Shakha Yoga Day
Leamington Spa Yoga day MP Matt Weston addressed the gathering also.
Redbridge Yoga day Over 100 enthusiast attended!
Cumbria Balagokulam Yoga Day Newly established and a bit of support from Warrington, this energetic group of 30 gathered in Torpenhow Village Hall for their Yoga Day event.
Redditch Yoga Day
Redditch MP Rachel Maclean taking part in a sun salutations relay as part of International Yoga Day at Redditch Library.
Coventry Nagar ‘Chair’ Yoga Day
News from Around the UK
Fundraiser Charity Dinner in Aid of Victims of Manchester and London Terror Attacks The Liverpool Balagokulam participated in a charity dinner to show the solidarity with Manchester and London after recent tragic incidences there. It was organised by prominent community leader Mrs Veenaji Singh and her group at Mayur restaurant, Liverpool on 14th June 2017. More than 100 community members attended the dinner. The Lord Mayor along with the Lady Mayor of Liverpool attended as the chief guest of the evening. The programme started with Liverpool BG children singing geet, playing famous bhajan tunes on their instruments and reciting shanti mantra with English translation. The evening also entailed cultural dance shows, famous Bollywood songs, speeches from community leaders. The Lord Mayor in his speech praised Indian community for their inclusiveness and thanked their valuable contributions in Liverpool. He complimented Liverpool BG children for their performance. At the end, a raffle was conducted and dinner was served. Dinner was sponsored by Mayur restaurant. More than £2000.0 of donations were collected.
Proudh Shibir 2017 This year’s Proudh shibir was held during the weekend of 2/3/4th June at Beaumanor hall, Loughborough.
109 Swayamsevaks attended the 3 day camp. To mark the 100th anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhaya, one of our ideal Swayamsevak and Pracarak, the theme of the varg was Integral Humanism or Ekatma Manav Darshan. Mananiya Dhiraj D. Shah, UK Sanghachalak encouraged Proudh Swayamsevaks to get actively engaged in various Hindu related social and welfare activities. There was a bauddhik and exhibition on inspiring and dedicated life of pandit Deendayal Upadhaya.
Shri Chandrakant Sharma explained the concept of Integral Humanism in very inspiring and effective
way. Each and every Shakha should organise this talk for all yuva and other Swayamsevaks and also other people from society. Emphasis was also put on all Swayamsevaks to learn Prarthana and Ish Chintan by heart. There was also a detailed presentation by Sewa vibhag and a presentation on all anusanghi Karyas (Sangh connected activities in UK). Lists of karyakartas who have shown willingness to get involved in various activities have been prepared.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks On May bank holiday weekend, The CTA team had organised another successful Yorkshire3Peaks challenge.
Over 400 keen walkers converged with family and friends from all over the UK. ‘This event has gained popularity amongst all age groups and over time. If you manage to attend once, you’ll feel like
attending every year.’ Funds are raised for Sewa UK charities.
If you would like to join the group next year, or learn more about this event, do contact CTA lead Shri Satish Shah on [email protected]
“North Jagruti Shibir 2017” - Sangh in practice This year, the annual Balagokulam Shibir was planned at the regional level. The main purpose was to involve and develop new karyakartas. So the North Vibhags organised venue Calderstone School Liverpool, (the school of John Lennon of the Beatles) from 26th May to 28th May 2017. A total of 244 participants attended the Shibir from 13 nagars including Glasgow. The Indian Consul General representative Shri Pankaj Sharma attended and expressed his views. HSS Sanghchalak, Mananiya Dhirajji Shah was also present. A surprise visit by Smt. Vidula ji Ambekar, and also Man.Natubhai Faldu who cut short his Bharat yatra to join the shibir for full time added to the occasion.
All attendees thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.
Rugby SEWA Charity Walkathon raised £1500 for University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Rugby annual SEWA Walkathon took place on Friday 9th June 2017. The weather was kind to us on the day, which helped in attracting 114 participants on the day. The Walkathon is becoming popular with participants trying to set personal challenges on the day. This year, one participant started the walk at 8am and managed to complete 5 laps of the 5 mile circuit. She was joined during the morning by walkers from the Mandir Yoga group. Other
participants were trying to beat their personal records for either walking or running round. Most though, were there to enjoy a leisurely stroll around Draycote reservoir.
The event was rounded off with a great picnic with a variety of savoury snacks followed by a game of Ring. Over £1500 was raised on the day which will be going towards purchasing an Infrared Vein detector to be used by Ward 34 at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Ward 34 looked after one our Swayamsevak (Late Vinod Mistry) who passed away recently due to Myeloma Cancer. Reading East MP visits Shakha
On Friday 2nd June 2017, Rob Wilson, the Conservative MP for Reading East visited Reading Shakha & Balagokolum. It was a great opportunity for all to interact and get a glimpse about the life of a Member of Parliament.
Cardiff Balagokulam Growing! Cardiff Balagokulam started in November 2016 and has grown to about 40 members in a span of 9 months.
Blood donation has been one of first SEWA projects and the team have a few more planned in the pipeline. On 12th June, Cardiff BG had organised a family picnic day outing to Margam Park.
HM Queen’s Garden Party Invite
Shri Chottalal Mistry of Northampton attended an Invitation to HM Queens Garden Tea Party at Buckingham Palace on 1st June 2017. For his recognition of lifelong service to the community, we are proud that one of our active Swayamsevak had this honour of meeting Her Majesty, The Queen.
Hindu Sahitya Kendra a) Sangh Ganvesh In preparation for SSV and NKV Swayamsevaks are requested to have their ganvesh ready. Sangh Ganvesh tops are available from HSK starting from £6 for children sizes S M L to £9 for XXL Adult size. Please send your enquiries or request an order form to [email protected] b) A newly published book Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Ramesh Mehta in English or Gujarati is available from HSK on www.amazon.co.uk There is also a Kindle version available on Amazon. Email: [email protected] Website: www.hskonline.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/shops/hskonline https://www.facebook.com/hskonline
Forthcoming Programmes
Samiti Vargs 2017 Details of the Samiti SSV 2017 and Mahila Shibir 2017 were given in May. Further details from [email protected]
Sangh Shiksha Varg 2017 Date: Sat, 29th July to Sunday 6th Aug 2017 Closing date for Registration is 30th June 2017. For anyone wishing to register thereafter, their shakha karyawaha should first contact SSV Karyawaha, Dr. Yogish Joshi to gain permission to allow shiksharthi to register; else an automatic rejection will be issued. Contact for Yogishji is: 07894 264608 www.ssv2017.eventbrite.co.uk
Sankalp Shibir 2017 This is a Varg for National Karyakartas and all potential Yuva Swayamsevaks. Friday 4th – Sunday 6th August. Registration is now open. Closing date 23rd July 2017.
www.nkv2017.eventbrite.co.uk
Cycle 4 Sewa.
Birmingham – Sunday 27th August 2017 London – Sunday 3rd September 2017 Manchester – Sunday 10th September 2017 Online registration & information packs via www.sewauk.org/cycle4sewa2017 Any Shakha wishing to enter a team for the London Team Event please contact Shri Harish Bhudia on 07940427147.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/immortal-ram-tickets-27470793884?aff=ehomecard
Importance of Yoga in our Shakhas. - Sharad Shah, Kendriya saha Shareerik Pramukh.
International Yoga day this time has generated a lot of interest amongst shakhas and by celebrating the day we have connected to the local communities, bringing in MPs’ and councillors. This is very encouraging. Everyone is aware of the value the yoga. While we want to popularise it amongst the local people, are we as Swayamsevaks / Sevikas and karyakartas taking it serious enough in our daily lives? A large proportion of us do not. Clearly it is reflected in the state of our physical and mental fitness. We work harder and effectively than many of our Hindu counterparts, but in major cases the drive is more adrenalin driven, than natural, which in the longer run is detrimental to our health. We as Sangh karyakartas have more challenges than many of other Hindus at large, hence yoga in our daily lives is all the more essential. The benefits of daily practice of yoga and Suryanamaskar are immense. Apart from sound health and ease of mind, the work becomes a natural phenomenon. To develop a daily routine, it is necessary to introduce the yoga in shakhas with intent on daily practice. It is encouraging to note many proudh shakhas practice yoga. However, we need to have this as part of our curriculum in the younger shakhas, (yuva, tarun, kishore, bal), as well. 10/ 15 minutes should be fine. Suryanamaskar are the most essential and beneficial asanas should be made to be practiced on regular routine in shakhas. Suryanamaskar marathons can enhance the popularity of it. Many in the young age do not appreciate the benefits of yoga and it is dismissed as a passive and feminine exercise. Contrary to this yoga is the foundation to everything including martial arts. It makes a warrior out of a person going through the right asanas as well as other aspects of yoga. One can generate more sweat and physical fitness through yoga than a lot of other exercises. Again the benefits are all round. We need only about 10 to 15 minutes of the shakha time as we do not want to compromise on Khel. Khel is not just an attraction for the youth, but also builds up vital skills in our Swayamsevaks and Sevikas. Only 10 to 15 minutes of Shakha time will be enough for yoga. Further the strong practice of Suryanamaskars and asanas will only enhance khel and other aspects of shakha.