Thursday, 7 August 2025
Dear members,
Jai Jinendra and Jai Shree Krishna,
1. Donations
- £51 from Navnitlalbhai Vora and Vasumatiben Vora. They are both celebrating their birthdays in August. Vasumatiben's birthday is on 10 August and Navnitlalbhai's birthday is on 14 August.
2. Chaas sponsors for the month of August
- Rasillaben Prubhudasbhai Shah and Binaben Shah
- Annonymous
- Sarojini Rawji Chauhan
On behalf of the kendra, many thanks to all the above donors and sponsors.
3. Please remember to take all your belongings with you when leave at the end of the day. If you forget any items will be given to the charity after 2 Thursdays.
4. Please take note that we are not meeting on Thursday 28 August, instead we will be meeting on Tuesday 26 August.
5. Afternoon programme
We had arranged to celebrate a festival of Raksha Bandhan on 7th August 2025. The actual day as per the Hindu calendar this year is 9th August 2025 but we celebrate on nearest Thursdays.
First of all, Vinod Kapashi explained the importance of this festival and described how it strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters. Members were asked to come forward and sing Raksha bandhan songs. Some six members sang the songs and created a beautiful atmosphere. Then members were asked to tie Raksha around 'brothers' wrists. Raksha potlis which were made sacred by monks were used. First a kumkum tilak was placed on the forehead and then Rakshas (Rakhdis) were tied. A very joyful and loving atmosphere made everyone happy. Programme finished at 3 Pm with tea and biscuits.
6. Today's attendance - 224
7. Proceeds from the sale of food - £40
8. Food ordered for - 225