JAI GOPAL LAL
JAI HINGRAJ MA
VANZA
MANDAL
NEWSLETTER JULY2014
Registered Charity Number: 286623
PO BOX 1593 Ilford IG4 5GU
committee members
executive committee members
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
TREASURER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
nilaben kishor solanki
bhartiben makwana
pradipbhai dharamshi solanki
rashmibhai lalji makwana
pradeepbhai lakhman vaghela arvindbhai bhagwanji jadav
committee members
kamalben rajesh nandha
shobnaben himatlal pithia
sudhaben naresh pithia
lilaben shantilal bhundia
dilipbhai lakhman vaghela
miteshbhai pravin makwana
bharatbhai girish makwana
trustees
bachubhai bhovan nandha
hasmuck purshottam parmar
dilipbhai samji mandalia
webmasters
maneshbhai subhash gohil
rajeshbhai savji nandha
chandrikaben arvind jadav
nilaben vinod parmar
lilaben shantilal bhundia
arvindbhai keshavji bhadresa
dilipbhai samji mandalia
zugal kishor nandha
subhashbhai devji gohil
arvindbhai keshavji bhadresa
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ................................................................. 1
TRUSTEES’ MESSAGE .................................................................... 3
AGM & JANMASTMI BHAJANS .................................................. 4
NAVRATRI 2013 .................................................................................. 7
NAVRATRI 2014 .................................................................................. 10
DIWALI 2014 ....................................................................................... 18
QUIZ NIGHT 2014 ............................................................................... 20
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY ................................................... 20
HANUMAN CHALISA ................................................................................ 22
minalben subhash gohil
independant accountant
kishorbhai mathur sonigra
contents
RP ASIAN AWARENESS ..................................................................
TRIP TO GOA .....................................................................................
VANZA EASTER SPORTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA ............................
GUJARATI MESSAGE .......................................................................
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president’s
MESSAGE
dear vanza bandhus
It gives me great pleasure to say a
few words in this newsletter. Vanza
Mandal have held our first event of
the year in April, Hanuman Chalisa. In
May we had a trip to Birmingham &
Coventry mandirs planned, however
it had to be cancelled due to lack of
response from members. As you’ll
see in this circular, we have many events planned, including AGM,
Jamnashtimi bhajans, Quiz Night, Navratri celebrations, Diwali
Show and Children’s Xmas Party. I urge all members to give us your
full support as the naat belongs to you. We have also canvassed
views from you the members using
Facebook and Emails so that we can
arrange functions that would be of
interest, this is so that you have had
the opportunity of having an input
into the functions that we organise.
In addition to this our aim has been
to get this newsletter circulated early
so that you all get plenty of time to
prepare for these events
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president’s
MESSAGE
Not only that, but this serious message to young parents:
please bring your children to our functions, in order to teach the
Vanza youngsters about our culture and heritage. For our future
generation, we need to educate our children about our Vanza
beliefs, for example, Maa Hingraj and Guru Gopalal. Please come
and support our events, and be part of your naat.
This year, on a sad note, we have lost a number of members who
have always been there at our events and always been there to
provide support and guidance and they will be sorely missed.
I would like to thank the trustees, committee members and their
families, for their continued support and also a special thanks to
Anmol Suresh Nandha who has come forward and designed this
newsletter. Navratri and Diwali are
just around the corner, and I take this
opportunity to wish you all a very
happy Navratri, happy Diwali and a
prosperous new year.
I hope to see you all at the AGM/
Bhajans on 17th August, and once
again thank you for all your support.
NILA KISHOR SOLANKI
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trustees’
MESSAGE
dear
members
JAI GOPAL. JAI HINGRAJ MA
The trustees would like take this opportunity
to thank all the members for your continued
support and attending all our functions organized by the current
Executive Committee and the Committee members during
2013/14. We are also very grateful to all our members for your kind
donations and generosity in financially and voluntarily supporting
Vanza Mandal.
We look forward for your support in all our future events with
your participation, especially from our Vanza youths getting more
involved with Vanza Mandal.
Trustees and the Executive Commitee would welcome your
feedback,comments or any new ideas you wish suggest or present,
please forward them to us or to any Vanza Mandal Committee
member.
Once again thank you all for support and hope to see you all in our
future events.
The Vanza Mandal Trustees
Subashbhai Gohil, Hasmuckbhai Parmar, Arvindbhai Bhadresa,
Bachubahi Nandha, Dillipbhai Mandalia
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agm and
JANMASTMI BHAJANS
THE VANZA MANDAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND
TRUSTEES WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
TO THE VANZA MANDAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND
JANMASTMI BHAJANS.
TIME &
PLACE
SUNDAY 17th AUGUST 2014
SSPC EAST LONDON
COMMUNITY HALL
CLEVELAND ROAD, ILFORD
ESSEX IG1 1ED
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
3:00pm to 5:00pm
DINNER
5:00pm to 7:00pm
BHAJANS
7:00pm to 9:00pm
AGM
AGENDA
The agenda for the meeting is as
follows
1. Welcome from the President
2. Minutes from the last AGM
3. Secretary’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Amendments to the Constitution
6. Appointment of an Independent Auditor
7. Questions from the floor
8. A.O.B
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agm and
JANMASTMI BHAJANS
Please note that there will be no elections this year because the
present Committee will hold office for another year. We need a
quorum of 25 paid members present to start the meeting.
Please note that item 5 on the agenda is regarding some important
changes to our constitution whilst a lot of the changes are cosmetic
there are two important changes,
1. Changes to the membership fees to be agreed by the
Management Committee and not require AGM approval
2. Changes to liability in the case of any court action and who can
take court action on behalf of the Mandal if the need arises.
agm and
JANMASTMI BHAJANS
Notice is hereby given that should the Annual General Meeting on
17 August 2014 be adjourned due to lack of quorum, the adjourned
Annual General Meeting will take 20 minutes after the said
adjournment.
Bhartiben Makwana
Vanza Mandal Secretary
25th July 2014
Full details of these changes and other changes can be made
available by email. Should you require a full list of these changes
or a copy of the constitution then please send in an email to
[email protected].
If you have any questions you may wish to raise during the
meeting, including the constitution changes, please send them to
us 14 days prior to the AGM. If you have other queries regarding
this meeting please do not hesitate to contact any member of the
committee.
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navratri
2013
navratri
2013
PLEASE SEE SOME OF THE PHOTOS FROM THE NAVRATRI
2013 EVENT. AS YOU CAN SEE THIS WAS ONCE AGAIN A JOYOUS EVENT WITH MEMBERS TAKING PART IN ALL AREAS. WE
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS EVENT SUCH A SUCCESS
AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT DURING NAVRATRI
THIS YEAR.
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navratri
TIME &
PLACE
2014
25th SEPT - 3rd OCT 2014
SHARAD POONAM - 4th OCT 2014
East Ham Town Hall
High Street South, East Ham
E6 2RP
COMMENCES
7:00pm
FIRST ARTI
8:00pm
SECOND ARTI
10:30pm*
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY & PROMPTLY
navratri
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Anyone wishing to sing or play any instruments
are warmly welcome
* This may change to accommodate other events
IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be a daily £3 admission fee for
everyone over the age of 18.
Anyone who is a fully paid member will
be exempt from this fee.
Anyone wishing to make a donation
towards the cost of hiring the hall, or
would like to make a donation of £25.25
towards the milk and prashadi, please
contact any member of the Management
Committee.
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navratri
navratri
2014
2014
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE HELD DURING NAVRATRI AND
WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO TAKE PART AND ESPECIALLY
REQUEST THAT YOU ENCOURAGE OUR YOUNGER GENERATION.
DAY
DATE
EVENT
DRESS CODE
FEMALE
DRESS CODE
MALE
Thursday
Decorated Garbo
Red
Red Jabbo
Friday
25th Sept 2014
26th Sept 2014
Prize Auction for
Charity
Red
Red Jabbo
Saturday
27th Sept 2014
Childrens Arti &
Fancy Dress
Bhandani
(any colour)
Bhandani
Jabbo
Sunday
28th Sept 2014
Arti Competition
Silk saree
(any colour)
Silk Jabbo
Monday
29th Sept 2014
30th Sept 2014
Mehndi
Cream Jabbo
Tuesday
Purple
Grey Jabbo
Orange
Blue Jabbo
108 Arti & Garbo
Garchoru or
Red & Green
Red & Green
Jaboo
Thursday
1st Oct 2014
2nd Oct 2014
Friday
3rd Oct 2014
Best Costume &
Dancer
Traditional/
Chanya Choli
Traditional
Saturday
4th Oct 2014
Sharad Poonam
& Garbo Item
Raffle Draw
White & Red
White Jabbo
Wednesday
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE TABLE SHOWS A
DRESS CODE. IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED IF
YOU COULD ALL PARTICIPATE AND MAKE NAVRATRI A
COLOURFUL AND JOYOUS FESTIVAL.
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DECORATED
This is not so much a competition but a chance
for you all to decorate a Garbo. Traditionally, during
the nine days of Navratri we all light a deevo inside
a Garbo at home. The decoration of a Garbo can
vary in an array of colours but why not go back to
the tradition and decorate a clay Garbo. Get your
children involved in the decoration and lighting
a deevo, making them aware of the significance and giving them a chance to
pass on the knowledge when the time comes. Our aim is that from the first
day onwards we light a deevo in each of the Garba’s thus creating a wonderful
atmosphere. We sincerely request that you arrive early each evening to have
the privilege of lighting the deevo yourself. Our only request is that your Garbo
be made of clay, that you’ve decorated it yourself and please don’t forget the
‘Indhoni’. No pre-decorated Garbos.
GARBO
25th Sept 2014
If interested, please send in your name. For safety reasons we will only be
accepting the first 9 names and submissions will be treated on a first come, first
serve basis.
TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY OR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT:
RASHMI MAKWANA ON 07958 660 012
OR EMAIL [email protected]
PRIZE AUCTION
FOR CHARITY
26th Sept 2014
This is a new event that has been suggested
by one of our members. A surprise prize will be
auctioned and the person with the highest bid will
take the prize. All bid money raised will be donated
to charity.
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navratri
2014
CHILDRENS
ARTI
27th Sept 2014
As this wonderful event was a big success last
year, we would like to encourage all youngsters
between the ages 8 and 15 to participate. An Arti
plate will be provided to all who have submitted
their names and participants will then perform the
10:30pm Arti.
Please note that only the named child will be
allowed to do the 10:30am Arti and family members will be asked to stand back
as this gives the participant a chance.
TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY OR FURTHER INFO PLEASE CONTACT:
EMAIL [email protected]
OR REGISTER AT THE TREASURER’S TABLE
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THURS 25TH SEPT 2014
FANCY
This event creates great interest every year and to
ensure this remains consistent, this year’s theme
is not restricted to Navratri and Hinduism. Entrants
can wear super hero costumes, come dressed as
your favourite cartoon character or if preferred,
come dressed as a Hindu god…choice is yours.
This event is open to all age groups and everyone
participating is a winner so take part, have fun and even if you’re not a participant,
we encourage all guests to dress up. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RETAIN THE RIGHT
DRESS
27th Sept 2014
2014
ARTI
COMPETITION
28th Sept 2014
under 12s
12 to 18 years
overs 18s
This is a chance to show your creative skills in designing an Arti thali.
The competition will be judged in three age groups. All Arti plates must consist of
only 5 deevas.
EMAIL [email protected]
OR REGISTER AT THE TREASURER’S TABLE
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRI 26TH SEPT 2014
108 ARTI &
GARBO
2nd Oct 2014
This event is a must. Since we began this in
2000 this has been the highlight of the Navratri.
The deevas of 108 arti thalis are all lit creating a
unique atmosphere giving everyone a chance to
experience the wonderful unity all Vanza bandus
share during this event. Following the event and
complete this great event will be a garbo.
ANY LADIES OR GENTLEMEN WISHING TO PARTICIPATE OR
REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT;
SUDHABEN ON 020 8471 6091 OR SHOBABEN ON 07412 492 144
TO REFUSE PARTICIPIATION IF THE COSTUME IS DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE
EMAIL [email protected]
OR REGISTER AT THE TREASURER’S TABLE
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRI 26TH SEPT 2014
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NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO 16 LADIES & 16
GENTLEMENT, THEREFORE SUBMISSION WILL BE TREATED ON A
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
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navratri
navratri
2014
BEST COSTUME
DANCER
3rd Oct 2014
This will be a fun filled event and your day to
perform and entertain. Wear your best traditional
outfit and participate in Garba and Raas. There will
be prize for the best dressed male and female and
best dancer male and female in two categories:
0-16 years and 16 years and above.
Judging will be taking place throughout the
evening for Garba and Raas.
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RAFFLE
DRAW
4th Oct 2014
As per Vanza Mandal tradition, every year there will
be a raffle draw on the last day of Navratri.
TO MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS ANY OF
THESE PRIZES, PLEASE CONTACT
PRADEEPBHAI VAGHELA ON 07931 594 857
OR ARVINDBHAI JADAV ON 07949 460 398
OR EMAIL [email protected]
Please note this is a fun filled evening and it is not the winning that counts but
the participation. The judges will be chosen on the day and they will be given a
criteria for marking. Their decision will be final.
EMAIL [email protected]
OR REGISTER AT THE TREASURER’S TABLE
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY WED 1ST OCT 2014
SHARD POONAM
GARBO
4th Oct 2014
Last year on Sharad Poonam we had the pleasure
of watching the Garba group from Leicester who
came first in a competition. As a result of the
positive feeling this event produced, this we are
planning to organize a Garbo performed by Vanza
Mandal Members.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT:
SUDHABEN ON 020 8471 6091 OR CHANDRIKA ON 07809 744 700
OR EMAIL [email protected]
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diwali
2014
diwali
2014
The Vanza Mandal Management Committee and Trustees would like
to invite you and your family to this year’s Diwali Function. This year
we are planning to have a variety programme.
TIME &
PLACE
23rd November 2014
Eastbury Comprehensive School
Hulse Ave, Barking, Essex IG11 9UW
RANGOLI
COMPETITION
11:00 - 12:00pm
MEET & GREET
12:00 - 1:00pm
DINNER
WELCOME,
VARIETY
PROGRAMME &
RAFFLE DRAW
VARIETY
PROGRAMME
1:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00 - 5:00pm
This year’s Diwali celebrations is going to be a
variety Programme. We would therefore like you
to come forward and take part and perform.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PERFORM AN ITEM THEN PLEASE SEND
AN EMAIL TO [email protected]
OR REGISTER YOUR NAME AT THE TREASURES TABLE DURING
NAVRATRI THE CLOSING DATE IS 4 OCTOBER 2014.
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CHAPPAN BHOG FOR
We would like to ask the
members to come forward and
make prashdi for Ankot. A list
of delicious food items will be
available and we will be taking
down names of any members
who would like to make a certain
item on the list during Navratri. Please let us know early to avoid disappointment
but our aim is to complete the full list of 56 items.
ANKOT AT DIWALI
23rd Nov 2014
YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR NAME NOW AND A FULL LIST OF FOOD
ITEMS WILL BE CIRCULATED DURING NAVRATRI. PLEASE CONTACT
NILABEN ON 07450 479 979 OR SHOBNABEN ON 07412 492 144
RANGOLI
This is a new item for Diwali. On the day
of our Diwali Programme each participant
will be given an A3 sheet of white paper
some rangoli colors, which they must
use to create their own Rangoli within
an hour. There will be two age group
categories: 3 to 13 years and 13 years and over. Participant will be required to be
there 11:00am sharp.
23rd Nov 2014
TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE REGISTER YOUR NAME BY SENDING AN
EMAIL [email protected]
OR REGISTER AT THE TREASURER’S TABLE
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SHARAD POONAM. THERE
WILL BE A TOTAL OF 5 PARTICIPANTS PER AGE GROUP CATEGORY.
REGISTRATION WILL BE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
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QUIZ NIGHT
SUN 7th SEPT 2014 - location to be confirmed
TIME: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Yes its back. The Vanza Mandal Management Committee have great
pleasure in organizing a quiz night this year. This will be a fun filled evening
where teams will be competing with each other. Teams will consist of 6
members and each team will battle it out through 10 rounds of questions.
TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
RASHMI MAKWANA ON 07958 660 012
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED ON THE DAY
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUN 14th DEC 2014 - location to be confirmed
This years children’s Christmas party will be held on Sunday 15th December.
The party will start at 2pm and will finish at around 8pm. As always the party
is open to children aged 10 and under.
TO BOOK YOUR CHILD’S PLACE AT THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS
PARTY, PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE.
THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT IS
23TH NOVEMBER.
THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WELCOMES ANY DONATIONS
TOWARDS THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND OTHER
COSTS, SUCH AS HALL HIRE AND ENTERTAINMENT
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hanuman
CHALISA 2014
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THE FIRST EVENT OF THIS YEAR WAS HANUMAN
CHALISA AND BHAJANS HELD ON 12 APRIL 2014.
AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS THIS EVENT WAS VERY
SUCCESSFUL WITH AND VERY GOOD TURNOUT
DESPITE WEDDINGS AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS
TAKING PLACE ON THE SAME DAY. WE WOULD LIKE
TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ALSO
EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO RAMDEV BHAJAN
MANDLI WHO HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED US.
ENJOY THE PHOTOS BELOW.
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rp asian
AWARENESS DAY
jai gopal
It was a pleasure and a great
honour to organise a Charity
Fundraiser to raise awareness
of Retinitis Pigmentosa, a
degenerative eye condition leading
to total loss of sight, especially
amongst the Asian Community. This first event was held at the
Shree Wanza Community Centre in Leicester on Saturday 12th April
2014. We managed to raise £1000.00 after expenses and I would
like to express my thanks to the 150 people who attended and all
those who donated
RP AWARENESS DAY,
TRIP TO GOA &
EASTER SPORTS DAY IN
NAIROBI, KENYA
RP Fighting Blindness, the charity who I was fundraising for,
provided informative Talks along with Action for Blind People,
Vista Blind, Guide Dogs, Royal National Institute for the Blind and
British Blind Sport. They also had their own exhibition stands for
further information. Some stands had technology devices that
demonstrated an easier way of living for anyone with sight issues.
This was a very informative day and I hope that those who attended
found the day helpful. There are so many people in our community
who have experienced beit in the family or a close friend who have
difficulties and events like these that provide information and useful
links to seek support and guidance.
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AWARENESS DAY
As well as information for RP
Fighting Blindness we had guest
speakers namely Honey Kalaria
who spoke about meditations and
live performances from D’N”S
Productions, Kuntals School of
Bollywood Dance and Honey’s
Dance Academy SJ (Sunny
Patel) and Jazz Sahota to perform their latest songs and to have
‘Chaganlal Joshi’ indulge us his rib tickling humorous comedy acts.
Tejal Kantilal Mandalia sang alongside Kunal Raval who was part of
MK Roadshow who were the main DJ’s for the day and took care of
all the music and sound
There are so many people I would like to thanks but most
imporatant the host for the day Reena Jayantilal Parmar and Sheena
Sedani, with Beenaben Shikotra (committee member of Wanza
Leicester) who kindly managed the day and kept it organised
and running smoothly for me. Wanza Leicester Youth and Main
Committee for all their help and all the Vanza Communities who
helped to advertise the event including
rp asian
AWARENESS DAY
after the event as well. And not
forgetting the rest of the team of
Volunteer, Sailesh Photography
and Mak Productions for capturing
moments of the day.
But mostly to my husband Paresh
Mansukh Makwana who keeps on
believing in me, in all my ventures to make a difference and for his
continuous support and love together with the encouragement from
my daughters, Shreeya and Rheeya.
Take a look at my Facebook page, RP Awareness and Fundraisers
by Bhavini Makwana.
Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of your Summer!
BHAVINI PARESH MAKWANA
My Father, Jayantilal Vithal Parmar, My Mother, Hansa Jayantilal
Parmar, My Father in Law, Mansukh Damji Makwana and My
Mother in Law, Indumati Mansukh Makwana for their support.
A Huge Credit goes to them, as they made sure everything was
going accordingly to plan not only throughout the day but prior and
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trip to
easter sports
GOA
IN NAIROBI KENYA
dear all
jai gopal
dear all
jai gopal
I had a wonderful trip to Goa and enjoyed it
very much. The most important thing is that
I thank Vanza Mandal and the committee
members for trusting me with this donation,
which I distributed wisely.
Shree Vanza Union of Nairobi arranged
an Easter sports and cultural festival
starting on Thursday 17th April 2014,
lasting four exciting days. It started off
with an opening ceremony, where Shree
Vanza Union welcomed all Vanza sister
organisations which had come from a
range of locations, such as Mombasa,
Dar es Salaam, Kisumu and UK. Shree
Vanza Union Committee members
and Trustees made our stay in Nairobi
pleasant and memorable, especially Dr. Jagdishbhai Sonigra and Dr. Ranjanaben
Sonigra, Jayshreeben Parmar.
Although most of the money was spent in
the orphanages in Goa, I could not resist
giving some to the
the needy along the way in my trip.
Regards
ARVIND K BHADRESA
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The days were filled with a number of sports tournaments such as football,
table tennis and badminton, which were enjoyable to watch. There was also
games especially for ladies which were organised by the Mahila Mandal, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by all ladies. In the evenings there was a graduation
ceremony, celebrating the academic achievement of Vanza members; a cultural
night which involved the hosts entering on a rickshaw and a number of wonderful
performances. The event was very well catered, providing breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The food was of a very high standard, there was a number of dishes and
there was always different food available. Shree Vanza Union of Nairobi really
took care of us and a lot of hard work was put into the event making it of a
very high standard. I personally enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to
attending future events. Vanza Mandal donated £501 towards this event.
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easter sports
IN NAIROBI KENYA
I like to thank, Congratulate Shree Vanza
Union of Nairobi for organizing this
event.
Kind Regards
BHARTI MAKWANA
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