Thursday, 18 April 2024
We would like to remind you of the following notices:
ALLERGEN NOTICE
Please note that food served by us may contain or be manufactured in a factory that process allergens such as dairy, wheat, soya, nuts, seeds etc.
DISCLAIMER
Navjivan Vadil Kendra and the yoga instructor do not take any responsibility and will not be liable or any claims resulting from joining any physical or outdoor activities.
Participating in any such activities is entirely at the participant's risk. Not all activities my be suitable for everyone.
If an individual experiences pain at any of the activities, the individual must stop immediately and seek qualified medical help.
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK - THURSDAY 18 APRIL
- This announcement you all have been waiting for. We have arranged a 5 days, 4 nights visit to Scarborough and Yorkshire coastline. All 3 days of stay we will travel surrounding areas. Breakfast and Dinner is included. This is a new itinerary as we have never visited North Yorkshire before. We are only taking one coach. So if you are interested, please register your name and pay, either by cash, cheque or bank transfer. Names will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Please make sure that you are available on the dates of travel as once paid, there will be NO refund.
- The dates 3rd June to 7th June (Monday – Friday). Cost per member is £350; Non-members £375; Single supplement is £80. Payment by cash, cheque or Bank transfer. Bank details:
- HSBC, Account number - 12152525, Sort Code-40-46-09
- We will start taking names for Thursday 25. Names will only be taken with payment (If you have paid by bank transfer please provide a confirmation of payment when registering your name).
FUTURE SUMMER OUTING
- Our picnic will be in early July more details to follow.
2. NEXT WEEK & FUTURE AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (subject to any last minute changes)
- On Thursday 25 April, once again we will have musical programme in the afternoon. Our member Mr Vasant Malde and Mrs Kala Malde have sponsored ‘Bhuli Bisri Yaade’ to entertain us all. The musician is Mr Bharat Babber. Time 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm. Guests are allowed – charge £10 each to be paid at registration. Please inform, Vinod Parekh or Purnima Mehta beforehand if you are bring guests. Kendra‘s thanks to the Malde family for sponsoring the afternoon event.
- Please note yoga will be as usual, so bring your mat and belt. There will be NO chair yoga, next Thursday.
3. DONATIONS
- £51 from Ramanlal Ratilal Mehta on the occasion of his birthday which is today.
- £25 from Shobhana Lathia on the occasion of her birthday which is on 19 April.
- £25 from Mahesh Savadia on the occasion of his birthday which was on 16 April.
4. AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
- As announced, we had a surprise sponsor lunch and afternoon program of Bollywood songs. Both the lunch and afternoon programme were sponsored by Kundanben Parekh and family in celebration of Vinodbhai Parekh’s birthday which was today - 18 April.
- On behalf of the Kendra, the Secretary thanked Kundanben Parekh and family for sponsoring today’s lunch and songs in the afternoon.
- Vinodbhai Kapashi, our Vice President and Cultural Committee convenor, who was away on holiday sent a message, as below, which the Secretary, Purnima Mehta read out aloud.
- Vinodbhai Parekh thanked Vinodbhai Kapashi for his message and said he was very honoured to have received the message. He welcome all his guests and members and thanked all for being part of his celebration. He briefly talked about his journey in NVK. He joined NVK in 2007, giving his services as a volunteer. He worked with Jayantibhai Doshi and learnt a lot from him. After working in various positions he is now serving as President of NVK. He said that he enjoys serving the elderly and this is made easier by the support of his executive committee. He praised the volunteers who work hard and tirelessly every Thursday. He also praised the members who attend every Thursday and eagerly participate in all events and activities.
- This year we have introduced new ways of working in our day to day operation/management of the Kendra. We have introduced a new electronic data management system. This has led to new digitally printed membership cards being issued with QR code. which get scanned every Thursday to register attendance. Vinodbhai Parekh congratulated Secretary Purnima Mehta for leading this project to fruition.
- If any member wishes to sponsor such short musical sessions, please contact us and we will assist in setting it up.
- After a delicious lunch everyone enjoyed the Bhajans/Bollywood songs by Atul and Nita Kanabar All present enjoyed the event and had a wonderful time. A large number of members took to the floor dancing to popular bollywood numbers. The day ended with tea, coffee and biscuits.
5. ATTENDANCE
- Today's attendance: 288