1). President - Vinod Parekh announced : * Instructions for those joining in the 23rd May Trip to Brighton/Crawley :
i). Collect your tickets for Coach - whether you are in Coach 1 or 2
ii). You must reach latest by 9.10am at the Kenton Library and if you come early stand inside the Library Compound and not on the footpath. We plan to leave by 9.15 or latest 9.20am. We will return around 6.30 to 7.00 pm
iii). Lunch will be provided in Brighton around 1.00 pm. In Crawley, we will have Tea/Snacks from Jain members of Gujarati Cultural Society. On the Coach we will give water bottle and light snacks to all.
iv). Bring folding chairs if you have these.
v). Programme : Subject to change depending on weather conditions and what time we reach Brighton. In Brighton, we will go to Marina and spend about 45 minutes, then go for lunch and rest. Around 3.30 pm we will leave for Crawley, where we will visit the Apple Tree Mandir, where there will be some Kirtans etc, then Tea and Snacks. Leave at 5.30 pm for London.
vi). Our Co-Ordinator in Brighton is Chandrakantbhai Mehta who has always helped us in the past and this time also all arrangements have been made by him with his Group. They are ready to welcome us.
The following items have been donated for the Coach Trip :
Water Bottles & Pkt of Biscuits from Seju & Pritiben Shah
Packet of Crisps - Dr Anil & Jyotiben Gandhi
Pkts of Biscuits from Anonymous Donor
Many thanks to all Donors from NVK
He also spoke about the new arrangements for Disabled members and reiterated that they should only come and sit on the Disabled Tables when their line is called for lunch.
2). Today's Warm-up Yoga was done by Dineshbhai T Shah and Vijaybhai M Shah and the main Yoga was conducted by Manishaben. She conducted several Yogic poses for toning up the body joints and muscles. She gave many health tips. Many thanks from Kendra to all of them.
3). Sad News - It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we inform the Arihant Saran of our member - MANSUKHLAL JADVAJI MEHTA - Age 91 - on 16/05/23. He was the husband of our member - Sunitaben. They had joined since the inception of NVK in 2007 and attended regularly all NVK's programmes and trips. Last year we had celebrated Mansuklal's milestone 90th birthday with the bestowal of a 'saal'. On behalf of all members we offer the family members of late Mansukhlal our sincere condolences and pray to Lord Mahavir to rest the deceased's soul in eternal peace and gives courage to the family to bear the sad loss with fortitude.
We will now observe a minute's silence to pray for his soul. OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI
4). DONATIONS : a) £101 from Shardaben S Modi in memory of the 20th 'Tithi' of her husband - Surendrabhi Modi which was on 16/05/23 and also the 23rd 'Tithi' of Surendrabhai's brother - Rameshbhai Modi, which was on 16/05/23. Kendra's many thanks and we pray for their souls to rest in eternal peace.
b). A Thick Note Book to all members from Sunilbhai M Shah which will be distributed at Lunch Time. Many thanks from NVK. c). £21 from Dineshbhai T Shah who has qualified the Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Programme. NVK's thanks and congratulations on his achievement.
5). After lunch today, we will have a programme of Stavans and Bhajans and at Tea Time, Kendra will provide Tea, Coffee and the sponsored Biscuits
(Today's lunch menu included "Gulab Jambu", "Khandvi", Puri, Shaak and Kadhi ).
The programme began on time and many members came up to the Stage to sing Bhajans or Stavans when their names were called. Some members also joined in singing. Everyone enjoyed the programme. On 22/06/23 we have a programme of Drama/Natak. Please give your names if you wish to take part.
6). Next Thurs – 25/05/23 we will have a programme of “NVK has got Talents”
7). Dr. Vinodbhai Kapashi announced the details of the afternoon programme of 'Bhajans' and 'Stavans' stating that we had over 11 participants and everyone will be given 3 1/2 minutes. Next Thurs - 25th May we have a programme of Kendra has got Talents and requested names from those who are interested in giving details of their talents, like - Dancing, Singing, Playing Musical Instruments, Art, Cooking etc. But the names have to be given in advance. In June we intend to do a Drama/Natak. Those interested in joining, please give your names.
ATTENDANCE AS SIGNED IN THE REGISTER : 212
WEATHER : SUNNY AND CLOUDY AT TIMES 18 C