London and Home Counties Sikh Societies

Sikhi Q&A

2006-11-25T08:27:00.001Z

Got a Sikhi Question? Need an Answer?

www.UniversalFaith.net

www.Sikhism101.com
The Answer to All your Sikhi Questions!

New Contact & Blog

2006-08-14T10:57:00.000Z

We have new contact details for London and Home Counties Sikh Societies new email is LondonSikhSocs@gmail.com and blog is www.LondonSikhSocs.blogspot.com

Summer Camps Update!

2006-07-11T14:29:00.000Z

Just to let everyone know SIKHI Camp is now FULLY BOOKED

Sikhi Camp has now reach it’s capacity, Applications will no longer be accepted.

If you missed out, let hope you can make it next yr.

Get your applications in for Khalsa Camp before spaces run out there aswell!!
www.KhalsaCamp.com

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SUMMER SIKH STUDENT CAMPS

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Exams have finished and summer holidays are here. There is so much to do in the holidays. We are so blessed that we have opportunity to spend time in Saadh Sangat and be inspired by Gurmat. There are two camps which I personally recommend to everyone over 16 years old to attend this summer - in July there is Boss Sikhi Camp and in August there is Khalsa Camp. These two camps are great places to learn about Sikhi, share pyaar for Guru Jee and enjoy the bliss of Saadh Sangat.

If you haven't already applied, then best to get in your applications early.

Boss Sikhi Camp 2006 - 24th to 29th July
More info @ www.SikhiCamp.com

Khalsa Camp 2006 - 20th to 25th August
More info @ www.KhalsaCamp.com

ਸਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਾਵਉ ਦੀਜੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਕਿਰਪਾਨਦ ॥
saran saran saran prabh paavo, deejai saaDhsangat kirpaanad.
O God, I seek Your Sanctuary, Your Sanctuary, Your Sanctuary; please mercifully bless me with the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.
(Ang 1204)

Slough Sikh School Mela

2006-06-08T11:18:00.000Z

Sikhi Camp

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Two great camps this summer. First in July is Sikhi camp (www.sikhicamp.com) and the other is in August Khalsa Camp (www.Khalsacamp.com).

Here is a video from last year Sikhi camp.

Lodger wanted

2006-05-31T07:05:00.000Z

Lodger wanted - preferably female - to live in a house less than 10 minutes walk from Slough train and bus stations, from August 2006 onwards. Fast train to London takes you to Paddington Train Station within 20 minutes.

You will definitely be a tee-total vegetarian (no intoxicants and no meat, fish or egg) and will not be someone who has boyfriends or girlfriends. Neither will you be the kind of person who is untidy or plays loud music.

In return you will have a decent-sized bedroom in an extended Victorian end-of-terrace located on a desirable and very quiet cul-de-sac which has ample free parking spaces. You will have shared access to the rest of the house including a small office ideal for study, a large kitchen and a large garden.

You will be living with us, a married couple (in our mid-to-late 20's), currently without children.

£400 pcm (inclusive of all bills and wireless broadband access)

Only serious applicants should contact us.

07738 419 407 / jupesingh@hotmail.com

Jagroop Singh & Kamaljit Kaur

Snatam Kaur - London Dates

2006-05-25T15:08:00.000Z

Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
2-8 Park Avenue
Southall
Middlesex, UK
UB1 3AG
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Central Gurdwara Sahib
62 Queensdale Road
Shepherds Bush
London W11 4SG
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FAITH IN THE ENVIRONMENT

2006-05-25T14:48:00.000Z

Organised by

A ROCHA **(Southall) - Christians in Conservation - www.en.arocha.org

LONDON 21 SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK - www.london21.org &

DIVERSE LONDON, London Sustainability Exchange – www.lsx.org.uk

LONDON SUSTAINABILITY WEEKS 2006**

FAITH IN THE

ENVIRONMENT

Tuesday 6^th June 2006, 11am – 4pm

How can spirituality and faith play a role in the protection of our environment in London

Muslim- Christian-Sikh Perspectives & Community Dialogue

VENUE: Dominion Arts Education Centre, 112 The Green, SOUTHALL (west London).

Nearest rail: SOUTHALL (from Paddington via Ealing Broadway)

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“the lord God placed man in the Garden of Eden to cultivate it and guard it.” Genesis 2:15

“You cause the grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for people to use, to bring forth food from the earth…”Psalm 104

“The Earth is green and beautiful, and Allah has appointed you his stewards over it.” Prayer of Muhammed

“His trustees are responsible for maintaining the unity of creation, the integrity of the Earth, its flora and fauna, its wildlife and natural environment.” Muslim Declaration on Nature at WWF 25^th Anniversary, Assisi (September 1986)

"The world is your garden, you are the world gardener.” Guru Granth Sahib

“Your Light pervades creation and the creation is contained in your Light. Your own Supreme Power fills the inanimate and animate creation.” Rehraas, Mahala 2, Guru Granth Sahib

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PROGRAMME:

11am – 11.20am Arrival

11.20am Welcome & Introduction by Sian Hawkins / David Bookless, A Rocha

11.30am FAITH PERSPECTIVES on Nature & the Environment - Talks/Presentations by

Muslim, Christian and Sikh speakers (10 minutes each)

- Reverend David Bookless, A Rocha (Christians in Conservation)

- Mizan Raja, Islamic Foundation for Ecology & Environmental Sciences (IFEES)

- Jagdeesh Singh, Sikh Community Action Network

Followed by Open Discussion

12. 30pm – 1.15pm LUNCH

1.15pm HOW CAN FAITH INSTITUTIONS & COMMUNITIES play a participative role in a greener, cleaner and healthier London? How can FAITH & the Environment work together?

Speaker: Snowia Hussain, DIVERSE LONDON – Waste Recycling initiatives with East London Mosques

DISCUSSION : Ideas and proposals for positive contribution & action

2.15pm Listening to FAITH PERSPECTIVES & ASPIRATIONS: What can public sector and mainstream environmental bodies do to engage and integrate the role of FAITH GROUPS & COMMUNITIES into a greener, cleaner and healthier London? GUEST SPEAKERS include:

Friends of the Earth representative

Followed by DISCUSSION & Questions

3.20pm Concluding Comments & Thanks by A Rocha / London 21

3.30pm Conference Finish & Networking

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED (Vegetarian, Vegan & Organic)

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SUPPORTED BY: Islamic Foundation for Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Sikh Community Action Network, DIVERSE LONDON (London Sustainability Exchange), London 21 Sustainability Network, A Rocha, Friends of the Earth

PLEASE BOOK ATTENDANCE with Sian Hawkins at A Rocha (Christians in Conservation), 13 Avenue Rd, Southall, Middx UB1 3BL, tel: 0208 574 5935, fax: 0208-571-6471, email: Sian.Hawkins@arocha.org

Jagdeesh Singh, Programme Co-ordinator,
BLACK & ETHNIC MINORITY INITIATIVES FOR GREEN & HEALTHY LONDON NEIGHBOURHOODS,
London 21 - www.london21.org | t. 0208-968-4601

LONDON 21 promotes, supports & networks community-based action for a green, healthy & equitable London.

Exams Finishing, Summer Starting - Sikhi Camp 2006 :)

2006-05-23T12:57:00.000Z

Sikhi Camp 2006

The British Organisation of Sikh Students is holding its annual summer Sikhi Camp from the 24th – 29th July, 2006. Sikhi camp has been a constant source of inspiration for young Sikhs since it started 10 years ago. The camp provides a chance to meet young Sikhs from all over the UK and Europe and experience Sikhi. The organisers describe the camp as a “residential action packed 6 days aiming to create an environment that is unlike anything else out there.”

Sikhi Camp 2006 will be marking the 400th anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji's Shaheedi (martyrdom) to uphold the ideals of truth, freedom and justice, as well as a number of other historical milestones. The camp features excellent talks, small group discussions, kirtan darbars with English katha (explanations) of Gurbani, action packed outdoor activities all set out in the beautiful countryside.

Every Sikh is proud of their heritage and wants to learn more about the works and basic teachings of our great Gurus, however many young people dread being looked down upon or being preached at. Sikhi Camp like other Gurmat camps for students is far from it. One camper described, “I was scared at first because I have never been to camp before and I cut my hair. However, staying a week at the camp changed my perspective and I am so glad that I went. People were so friendly; I learnt lots, made many friends and had an enjoyable week. I now understand and respect those who follow the Guru’s Path and hope one day I walk in the same direction.”

So who can attend Sikhi Camp? It’s for anyone over 16 years old who is interested in learning the basics about Sikhi in a friendly, relaxed and non-judgemental environment. It doesn't matter how religious one is. It's all about how keen you are to learn. “Everyone is Welcome!” It’s only £55 for 6 days in the British countryside with the benefit of loads of fun activities, inspirational talks and discussions. There is a £5 discount for applications received 30th May 2006.

One camp sewadar said, “The six day Sikhi Camp is amazing if you really want to know what it’s like though, rather than just read about it on websites, or hear about it from your friends, go and find out for yourself, and experience for your self the Vibe at Sikhi Camp.”

For more information or to download an application form then please visit:
www.SikhiCamp.org

Events for May - August 2006

2006-05-20T20:23:00.000Z

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Exams are almost over for most people and summer holidays begin!

There are lots of things happening, so please make sure you participate and enjoy the events! Please let others know about events happens so that they can take laahaa (benefit) from them.

Also application forms for Sikhi Camp 2006 (24-29 July) are now online on www.sikhicamp.org. If you send in your forms before 30th May then you get a £5, so might as well save £5 and apply early! If you haven't been to camp before, then I can tell you that you will have a great time, meet loads of nice people, be inspired by the talks and have funs with the activities. More details about the camp on www.sikhicamp.org.

EVENTS FOR MAY-AUGUST 2006:

----------- MAY -----------

Kirtan by Bhai Anoop Singh Ji (Una Sahib Wale)
When: Monday 20th May – Sunday 28th May
Where: Various Gurdwaras in Southall
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)
More info/ Schedule: http://www.kirtansevauk.org/sasuk.html

Sikh Youth Simran with Bhai Anoop Singh Ji (Una Sahib Wale)
When: Friday, 26th May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Sikh Missionary Society, 10 Featherstone Road, Southall (Upstairs hall)
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)

End of Exams Special Student Kirtan Darbaar
When: Saturday, 27th May, 7.30pm - late
Where: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue, Southall
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)
More info: http://boss-uk.org/#dusk2dawn

Kirtan by Bibi Snatam Kaur
When: Sunday, 28th May, 1pm - 2pm
Where: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue, Southall
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)
More info: www.snatamkaur.com

----------- JUNE -----------

Remembrance March & Freedom Rally
When: Sunday, 4th June, 11:30am – 4.30pm
Programme:
- Gather for a mini-rally at Hyde Park from 11.30am
- March through central London to Trafalgar Square between 1.30-2.30pm
- Massive rally in Trafalgar Square between 2:30-4:30pm
More info: www.campaign84.org

----------- JULY -----------

Sikhi Camp 2006
When: Monday 24th July – Saturday 29th July
Where: Beautiful British countryside
(Coaches leaving various pickup points)
Application Form/ More info: www.sikhicamp.org

----------- AUGUST -----------

Khalsa Camp 2006
When: Sunday 20th August – Friday 25th August
Where: North of England
(Coaches leaving various pickup points)
Application Form/ More info: www.khalsacamp.com

----------- Regular Programmes -----------

Simran at Sunset (Weekly)
When: Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm
Where: Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Alice Way, Hounslow
(Train: Hounslow station from Waterloo Station)

World Sikh Youth Network Simran Programme (Last Friday of every Month)
When: Friday, 30th June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Sikh Missionary Society, 10 Featherstone Road, Southall (Upstairs hall)
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)

Youth Student Kirtan Darbaar (Last Saturday of every Month)
When: Saturday, 24th June, 7.30pm - late
Where: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue, Southall
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)
More info: http://boss-uk.org/#dusk2dawn

Keep up to date with events and national programmes on www.boss-uk.org

Youth Kirtan Darbar

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Vahiguroo Ji Ka Khalsa Vahiguroo Ji Ki Fateh

ਜਹਾਂ ਬੀਸਰੈ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਪਿਆਰੋ ਤਹਾਂ ਦੂਖ ਸਭ ਆਪਦ ॥

jahaaN beesrai thaakur pi-aaro tahaaN dookh sabh aapad.
Wherever my Beloved Lord and Master is forgotten - all misery and misfortune is there.

ਜਹ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ਆਨੰਦ ਮੰਗਲ ਰੂਪ ਤਹਾਂ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਦ ॥੧॥

jah gun gaa-ay aanand mangal roop tahaaN sadaa sukh sampad. ||1||
Where the Praises of my Lord, the Embodiment of Bliss and Joy are sung - eternal peace and wealth are there. ||1||

Saturday 27th May

7.30 pm till LATE

Sri Guru Singh Sabha
Southall
Park Avenue

End of Month Youth Keertan Darbar

Free your self from the stresses of Exams and look forward to Summer Holidays take out one night and feed your soul.

Vahiguroo Ji Ka Khalsa Vahiguroo Ji Ki Fateh

Khalsa Talks

2006-03-20T12:19:00.000Z

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
Khalsa Talks is a series of genuinely inspiring & informative talks on the essence of the Sikh faith.
Lasting just 4 hours, you will have the chance to listen to 2 talks and have your questions answered.

Khalsa Talks in London -
Sat 25 March 2006, 1pm - 5pm

Topics:
Talk 1: A World of Maya
Talk 2: Unique Sikhi
Q&A: Open Forum

At: Kings College London
Lecture Theatre 1,
New Hunt's House
Guy's Campus,
London,
SE1 1UL

Nearest Tube/Railway station: London Bridge (Northern/Jubaliee Line and National Rail)

Khalsa Talks are taking place acoss the UK and Seats are limited due to there popularity and high demand we would ask you to please register and reserve your place today via the Khalsa Talks website www.khalsatalks.com
Direct Link to register click here.

Food and refreshments will be provided.
REGISTER NOW! www.KhalsaTalks.com

More info:
www.khalsatalks.com
email: contact@sweetsikhi.com

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

Rainsbai Kirtan

2006-03-20T12:16:00.000Z

Hola Mohalla Rainsbai Kirtan in memory of Bhai Ram Singh Jee of AKJ (international) will take place in the evening in Southall

WITH ENGLISH OVER HEAD DISPLAY

Sat 25 Mar 2006
7pm - 5am

www.akj.org.uk

Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2-8 Park Avenue
SOUTHALL
UB1 3AG

Sangats from the talk will be travelling to Southall to Rainsbai.

SIGNIFICANCE OF HOLA MAHALLA

2006-03-20T12:15:00.000Z

Guru Gobind Singh Ji had a marvellous foresight; he wanted his Sikhs to have a strong soul, which we achieve by our prayers. He also wanted us to be physically fit and have a disciplined life and Hola can be taken as a symbol or a day, which would remind us that Sikhs need to be physically fit also.

Also, Guru Patshaah wanted us to seek for active forms of entertainment. When one is involved in horsemanship, soldiery, swordsmanship and archery or any other form of sport of today we are actively involved in it as against the passive forms of entertainment like watching television, playing computer games and so on and so forth.

Physical fitness flows from discipline skills. These skills include the ability to organize our life to meet our basic needs adequately, rest, diet, health, hygiene, exercise, reading, prayer, etc. It will help if we draw up an action programme for the acquisition of self-discipline skills. Two important moments of the day are when we get up in the morning and when we go to sleep. In the morning, when we are fresh from sleep, we can resolve to practice this self-discipline and at night we can ask ourselves an account of how have we practised them. Then we may resolve for the following day and go on disciplining ourselves.

Of course, some of you who are reading this are already doing all these because you are at a higher level of functioning and are trying to actualize your potential but this is just a humble effort to share some of my views with all of you.

For Sikhs this is what HOLA day signifies, to make our self externally and internally strong and not by merely wasting our life and doing the things blindly what others do that bear no fruits.
So, let all of us try to be Victorious by overcoming our evils, our own enemies Kaam, Krodh, Lob, Moh & Aanhkar.

|| kaam kroDh lobh moh jeetahu aisee khayl har pi-aaree|| (Ang 1185 SGGS)
Conquer sexual desire, anger, greed and worldly attachment; only such a game as this is dear to the Lord.

|| janam padaarath jin chali-aa naanak aa-i-aa so parvaan thi-aa. || (Ang 1007 SGGS)
Those who depart after having been victorious in this priceless human life - O Nanak, their coming into the world is approved.

www.DiscoverSikhi.com

Sikh Youth Conference 06

2006-03-20T12:11:00.000Z

Event Title: Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE
Event Owner: sikh soc
Event Date: April 5, 2006
Event Type: Single Day Event
Event Post:
Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE

Conference 2006

The Sikh Human Rights Group (SHRG) and the British Organisation of Sikh Students (BOSS) present a one day conference on issues affecting the Sikhs in the United Kingdom. A day of lectures and seminars will be presented by eminent and impressive Sikh academics, human rights activists and lawyers. The conference aims to examine and highlight the current issues affecting the Sikhs in the United Kingdom and the impact of global issues on the Sikh Diaspora, security, religious freedom, employment and misconceptions about Sikhs. Graduate /undergraduates these issues affect you - so make your voice heard! The conference is open to all individuals, faiths, communities and organisations. Those with a particular interest in issues affecting Sikhs are especially welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday 5th April 2006
Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm (Tea and refreshments will be provided for).
Venue: Imperial College, Sir Alexander Fleming Building (No. 5 on the Campus map). Nearest tube South Kensington

Key note speakers will include;

* Professor Gurharpal - Department of Theology, Birmingham University
* Professor Arvind pal Singh Mandair - Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hofstra University, USA)
* Manjit Singh Gill – Barrister and leading Queens Counsel
* Dr Jasdev Singh Rai - Director of the Sikh Human Rights Group
* Key note speakers from BOSS.

The lectures will cover key topical issues such as Legal invisibility: Sikhs and the law, The Panth in a global world, Facts, fiction and reality of the Sikh Community in the UK, Challenges and Opportunities.

This conference will act as a focus for debate over the issues and concerns affecting the Sikhs and wider Sikh community. .

For more information contact 07971602159 – Whilst the conference is free please register for a full time table and information pack at sikh_conference_2006@yahoo.co.uk

www.shrg.net www.boss-uk.org

GETTING THERE
Arriving by Air

There are a number of international airports serving London of which the most relevant are probably Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow. There are a number of means of getting from these airports to Imperial College, including suburban trains, underground trains (the Tube) and buses. Taxis are another, but more expensive option.
Express shuttle trains run from the major London airports into the capital's mainline railway stations.
The Stansted Express runs into Liverpool Street Station, the Heathrow Express terminates at London Paddington Station whilst the Gatwick Express terminates at London Victoria Station. In each case take the Circle Line Underground to South Kensington. It is also possible to take the District Line from Paddington and Victoria Stations but not from Liverpool Street.
Thameslink Railways also run trains from Gatwick Airport (cheaper than the Express) and you simply get off at Blackfriars Station and take the Circle or District Underground Lines (west) to South Kensington Tube Station.

The Piccadilly Underground Line (around 50 minutes) offers one of the cheapest routes into London from Heathrow Airport and goes direct to South Kensington.
Buses run from the airports into Victoria Coach Station, across the road from Victoria Railway Station. Take the Circle or District Line just two stops west from there to South Kensington or take a taxi.
To get to Imperial College from the tube station see below.
Arriving by Train
Details of routes, timetables as well as online ticket purchasing are located via the UK Railways on the Net and National Rail websites. The National Rail site is arguably more comprehensive with links to several different sites for timetables, booking and useful travel link information. Most of the relevant rail stations are conveniently on the Circle or District Lines but from Waterloo Station take the Jubilee Line one stop north to Westminster and then the Circle or District Lines four stops west to South Kensington.
Arriving by Bus
National Express operate a network of buses between all major cities in Great Britain and information on the bus network, including timetables and online booking facilities are available at the National Express website (or telephone +44-(0)875 808080).
Getting around London
The easiest way to get around London is via the extensive London Underground system, but there are also extensive bus services to all parts of London. Pick up information and route maps at the Underground Stations or at Imperial College reception.
Imperial College Campus
The Symposium will be held at the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College. A map showing the location of the campus in South Kensington is available here.
The meeting will take place in the Sir Alexander Fleming Building (No. 5 on the Campus map). Registration will take place at the conference desk immediately outside the lecture theatre from 10:30am on Wednesday 5th April 2006. The conference desk will be open for the duration.

London Sikhi Week 2

2006-02-14T11:47:00.000Z

London Sikhi Week 2
1st March - 8th March 2006
Various
It's that time of year once again for a week long of inspiring, intellectual, active and most importantly fun talks, discussions, workshops and Keertan. This Sikhi Week has been carefully put together after much deliberation with numerous students and elder Gursikhs alike to present a week long of a high quality active Sikh learning experience. This Sikhi Week is unique as it was felt by the large Sikh spectrum that the following topics where key and need to be covered for everyone no matter what stage we are at with our Sikhi. Speakers have been carefully selected to insure students get the maximum use of there time. The week will begin with an Ekta Paintballing Massacre. More information on venues of London Sikhi Week 2006 will come shortly.
www.sweetsikhi.com

boss@khalsa.com

Paintballing Massacre

2006-02-14T11:46:00.000Z

Ekta Paintballing Massacre
Wednesday 1st March 2006
Maidenhead
So what’s included?- entry!!- 200 paintballs- Lunch- CoachIt's a pretty amazing offer. We're booking 3 coaches.. 1 to leave from West London (likely to be Brunel Uni), 1 to leave from Central London (likely to be around King's or even Euston area) and one to leave from East London (Queen Mary's).So we are looking at atleast 150 students at paintballing from across London.what can be better than that!!TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!You don’t have to be from London although transport is being provided from various points through out London.This event will be open to all!.. so make sure you tell your mates!
mini.kaur@hotmail.co.uk 07908 94 34 26

Faith & Science Are You a Believer?

2006-02-14T11:43:00.000Z

Faith & Science Are You a Believer?
6pm - 8pm

Thursday 23rd February 2006
Kings College London - New Hunt's House Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL

View Map Campus Map
See poster for details.
http://www.sweetsikhi.com

boss@khalsa.com

sikh.soc@kcl.ac.uk

Simran at Sunset

2006-02-14T11:39:00.000Z

Simran at Sunset
7.30pm - 9pm

Wednesday 15th February 2006
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Alice Way, Hanworth Road, Hounslow, London TW3 3UA

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Bus: 111, 281 Tube: Hounslow Central Train: Hounslow (from Waterloo)
Take a break from your books, work and life - Come join us for this specially extended youth simran.The evening will see numerous people doing Keertan Seva.. and there will be chips, beans, pasta and ice cream for langar!!!
www.sweetsikhi.com

boss@khalsa.com

07940 431 925

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

2006-01-06T10:06:00.000Z

Warm greetings to everyone on the 340th Parkash Divas of 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
You can read more about Guru Sahib on:
www.sikhiunleashed.com
www.allaboutsikhs.com

Keep Up To Date With Events

2005-12-23T15:22:00.000Z

Keep up with up and coming events see BOSS website at:

www.boss-uk.org

If you would like to bee added to the mailing list for events taking place in and around London and Home counties please email sikhsoc@gmail.com, in subject please write “Mailing List.”

Official Press Release - Daily Express

2005-12-07T14:50:00.000Z

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Official Press Release

Yesterday headline in the Daily Express was, "Now the Cross is Banned".

It is about a young girl called Sam Morris, who has been banned from wearing a crucifix to her local Sinfin Community School in Derby. The paper claims the situation is "crazy" compared to the fact that Sikhs are allowed to wear Kirpans to the same school. Then it has a picture of a large 2-3ft kirpan. The front page is very sensationalist to outrage as much as possible. The article is continued on page 7 of the paper, with another picture of the necklace and the big kirpan next to it.

Following the article, BOSS Representative/ London Co-ordinators, sent out a letter on behalf of London and Home Counties Sikh Societies to the Daily Express. We have attached the letter for circulation.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

On Behalf of:
London and Home Counties Sikh Societies
www.sikhsoc.blogspot.com

Official Press Release Here

London Sikhi Week 2005

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Spiritual Vibes

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Spiritual Vibes

Youth Kirtan Darbar at London Metropolitan University

Everyone welcome to do Kirtan
Come and experience the bliss of meditation...

Friday 2nd December 5.30pm - 8.00pm

London Metropolitan University, Tower Building,
166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB.

NS: Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line)
Map
Contact: sikhsociety@gmail.com

www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com

www.boss-uk.org

Monthly Student Kirtan

2005-11-25T10:52:00.000Z

Monthly Student Kirtan

Last Saturday of each month

7.30 pm - late

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2 Park Avenue,
Southall,
London
UB1 3AG
View Map

See poster for details.
Contact: lovesikhi@hotmail.com
07940 431925

See you there.

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

World Sikh Youth Network

2005-11-25T10:48:00.000Z

World Sikh Youth Network

Kirtan and Discussion

Last friday of each month

Sikh Missionary,

Southall

Portraits of Courage

2005-11-25T09:40:00.000Z

Portraits of Courage
7pm Monday 5th December 2005

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road,
London,
SE1 6HZ
View Map

“Ambush at Koragh”

One of the earliest regiments raised by the British the 14th Sikhs first saw service during the Mutiny of 1857. They would go on to fight on all fronts from Mesopotamia to Gallipoli and Egypt . This year's lecture by Brian Russell will be an illustrated account of a North West Frontier action, which would see a record number of gallantry awards

“ Two consecutive masses of swordsmen were repulsed, reminding them of the folly of attacking the Sikhs shoulder to shoulder”

DOORS OPEN 6.30 PM
LECTURE 7.00 PM
Tickets: Adults ?7.50: Concessions ?6.00

020 7416 5439
boxoffice@iwm.org.uk
The Portraits of Courage series is an initiative of the Maharajah Duleep Singh Centenary Trust in association with the Imperial War Museum.

National Akj Uk Youth Gurbani Abyass Smagam, 15th to 17th December

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AKJ UK will be doing a National Youth Smagam between Thursday 15th December to Saturday 17th December.

The Smagam will be held at Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Bradford, with the Rainsbhai at Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, Leeds Road, Bradford. Coach transport for the rainsbhai is available from Glasgow, Birmingham and Slough/Southall. Further transport will be available from derby, and other parts of the midlands.

Gursikh keertanis from around UK, and others visiting from abroad will be doing seva. However, it is the policy of this smagam to dedicate as much time as possible to Youth keertanis, who do not always get time at main rainsbhais to encourage them to further their abyass of Gurbani.

More details on poster attached. For further information and to book accommodation, contact Bhai Kamaljeet singh ji on 07971 185 457 or email myself. Youth travelling by train, coach or bus to attend the full smagam, please let us know, and we will arrange to pick you up from the stations.

Sikh Music Lectures

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A series of educational lectures shedding light on the rich musical trends of the Sikh Gurus.
Kings College
London Bridge
Tuesday 6th December 7 - 10 pm
www.rajacademy.com

JAP 108

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JAP 108

In commemoration of the 301 Sahibzades’ shaheedi Purb

It is a great honour and privilege to be involved with you in this meditation/path for the Sahibzade. Amongst the billions of people around the globe you are the few great souls who have been chosen by Vaheguru to carry out this mahaan seva.

The commemoration of the anniversary of our shaheeds is now. In remembrance of this anniversary you yourselves are making Sikh history. Numbers has never swamped Sikhi, but it has always emphasised quality. You are the true examples of this quality.

The reason why you have been blessed with this seva...

The Sikh nation is a young way of life in comparison to other faiths. We have only just celebrated the 300th tricentenary of the Khalsa Panth as well as the 400th anniversary of the Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji being our ONE AND ONLY TRUE GURU JI. We do not follow any living, self-proclaimed fake Guru/Gurus.

This meditation/path is being commemorated because it has been 301 years since these great young souls sacrificed their lives so that anyone may choose their own denomination (faith/religion).

The Sahibzade were offered bribes of immense money and wealth, and even though they were at a young age, attempts were made to seduce them with beautiful women from across the Islamic nation in exchange to renounce Sikhi and convert to Islam. They profoundly refused each and every bribe that was offered to them. Suffering the consequences of trials and attempts of humiliation, as well as the most barbaric, unimaginable, physical and mental torture and finally being sentenced to death by being bricked alive. Remember your meditation/path is being done in their honour.

The pages of Sikh history are showered with numerous shaheeds such as Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Mata Gujri Ji. There was also the Great Holocaust (Wadda Ghalughara) on 5th February 1762 where between 20,000 and 30,000 Sikh men, women and children were slaughtered in a massacre. Recent times to date include the horrific massacre attempt to ethnically cleanse Sikhs from Hindustan in 1984 by the tyrant evil hell-bent president of the Indian Government Indira Gandhi.

Your Sewa is…

1) To read 108 Japji Sahibs within a period time of 40 days. This will be done in your leisure. However, if possible try to follow this format best as possible:

- 1 in the morning
- 1 in the evening
- 1 before sleeping

Please note this is only a rough guide and that this meditation/path can be done as is convenient to you.

2) The first time you start your path/meditation, it is essential that you take a full shower/bath; this includes washing your hair and full body.

3) Throughout the 40-day period, you are required to shower daily (it is your own prerogative whether you wish to have a full shower/bath or just a body wash). If you are going to be completing a path later on in the day, it is not necessary to have another shower/bath as long as you have had your morning shower/bath.

4) Wherever possible try to wear clean clothes when reading your meditation/path.

5) Every time you meditate, it is essential that you cover your hair.

6) You do not have to complete the Japji Sahib path in one sitting. You can read it ending on a pauri, and then restart from that pauri later on.

7) You will be provided with a calendar to mark off the days. Also on the calendar there will be a tick chart. On completion of a Japji Sahib you can mark this off enabling you to know how many paths you have completed and how much time you have left.

8) As a rough guide you should be completing between 16 and 18 Japji Sahibs meditation/paths per week or 2 - 2 ½ (20 pauris) daily.

9) Catch up sessions will be done once a week during this 40-day period. These Catch up sessions will take place at Gurdwaras around the UK (please refer to website to find nearest Gurdwara, dates and times).

Locations and Dates

Start Date: Thursday 17th November 5.30pm sharp.

Location:
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara,
Sedgley Street/ Duncan Street,
Wolverhampton,
WV2 3AJ
UK

Telephone no. 01902 459413/ 458877

Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara
Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib
Start Date: Saturday 24th December start of Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib.

Bhog Date: Monday 26th December bhog of Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib followed by Rhensabhai.

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple.
Sedgley Street off Dudley Road,
Wolverhampton,
West Midlands.
WV2 3AJ
Tel: 01902 459413.

Bus Routes:
Buses from Wolverhampton City Centre are: 526, 541, 641

Nearest Coach Station and Train Station is Wolverhampton City Centre and both are close to the Bus Station.

Contact Information for Sewadars

For any queries or further information required, please contact the sewadars below.

For more inforamtion please contact email: info@jap108.co.uk or sikhsoc@gmail.com

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www.panjabradio.co.uk

Every SUNDAY 6.00PM - 8.00PM

Weekly Simran

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Weekly Simran
Every Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm

Room G4,
New Hunts House,
Guy's Campus,
King's College London

Nearest tube station: London Bridge.

Open to everybody

For further info:
email:sikh.soc@kcl.ac.uk

London Sikhi Week 2005

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On behalf of the London and Home Counties Sikh societies, we are privileged to announce the Longley Anticipated

London Sikhi Week 2005

Diwali 2005

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Kings College London Sikh Soc Presents:

*****Diwali 2005*****

Tueday 1st November 2005

Join KCL Sikh Society for this year's Bandi Chhor celebrations at the

biggest Gurdwara outside India OPEN TO ALL!!!
* Langar
* Shabad Kirtan
* Fireworkds & Candles
* Meet new friends
* Sewa

Venue: Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Havelock Road,
Southall,
London
UB2 4NP

020 8574 8901

What is Diwali (Bandi Chhor)

West Midlands Sikhi Week 05

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Check out the details below to find out whats in store...

“The ONE”
Aston University
Weds 2nd Nov
2-5pm.

To kick start the week, a great spiritual professor, Bhai Vir Jee, will be leading a discussion on Guru Nanak Dev Jee, the founder of the Sikh faith and the inspiration behind this year’s Sikhi Week. Make sure your there to experience an enlightening encounter of a unique kind!

Gurus' Langar on Campus
University of Birmingham
Thursday 3rd Nov
11-4pm

Voted best student event of 2004, this year we’re hoping to surpass the revolution that hit the campus of bham last year. In celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday we shall we serving free food to anyone and everyone and offering a truly Sikh experience to all. With a huge marquee in the middle of campus you can’t miss it so make sure your there… Over 2000 other people will be!

Food for the Soul
University of Birmingham
Thursday 3rd Nov
6-9pm

To continue the party atmosphere of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday we will be getting together in the evening to sing the praises of our creator. With the sun setting on the campus after a truly unique day, there is guaranteed to be a reflective and peaceful atmosphere in the midst of all the hustle of campus life. Join the Keertan in the marquee and stick around for the fireworks display at the end!

Soul Sikher
Arena Theatre: Wolverhampton.
Saturday 5th Nov
7.30pm start

Join us for an exclusive Sikh Soc showing of the biggest play to hit the town this year. Watch out for laughs, fun and pindu jokes along the way… Make sure you don’t fall out of your seat in laughter! But hurry, tickets are selling as fast as mum’s proatae on a Sunday morning so ring 07974 647772 to make sure you’re not left disappointed! (Tickets £6.50 members/ £8 non-members)

Charity Car Wash
Guru Nanak Gurdwara car park, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton
Sunday 6th Nov
9am start

To raise money for the tragic earthquake that hit South Asia this month, us students will be getting together to raise some much needed money as well as leaving auntia happy with gleaming new cars! Join us to help out and partake in some true Seva as our first Guru instructed us to do…

Dare to be Different…
The University of Central England
Monday 7th Nov
6-9pm

With the world turned upside down by recent acts of terrorism and religious debates springing up everywhere, join us for some interesting debate on where we, as Sikhs stand in today’s ever-changing society. Professor Gurnam Singh from the University of Coventry will head this hot topic of debate so make sure you’re there to help us define our identity and role as the future of tomorrow.

Flames of Justice
Birmingham City Centre: Chamberlain Square
Tuesday 8th Nov
4-7pm

As an act of remembrance, the Sikh community will be holding a candlelit vigil to mark the killing of thousands of Sikhs across India from the 80’s until the present. To this date even after the findings of the latest commission, no one has been prosecuted for the organisation of this horror and 21 years on the Sikh’s still await justice. Join us to light a candle of hope and say a prayer for all those souls awaiting peace.

Sikh-ing Meditation
The University of Wolverhampton
Wednesday 9th November
2-4pm

This event will be an interactive workshop on the art of Sikh meditation. An experienced teacher, Bhai Jujhar Singh who has a regular meditation class at Birmingham Uni will lead an introductory session that will equip participants with the necessary techniques to begin practicing meditation as a part of daily life.

For further details check out www.boss-uk.org or email wmsikhsocs@boss-uk.org for more details...

Make sure you're there!!

Sikh Music for World Peace

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Sikh Music for World Peace
Tuesday 15th November 2005

The UCL Bloomsbury Theatre
15 Gordon Street,
London
WC1H 0AH
View Map

UCL Bloomsbury and Sikh Musical Heritage are hosting a concert of Sikh Music in collaboration with LSE Sikh-Punjab Society and UCL Sikh Society. This is to commemorate the Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The evening promises to be a spectacular display of Sikh music and heritage, which will be presented in the way that the Gurus themselves performed Gurmat Sangeet and with the instruments that they blessed us with. The event has been organised to raise money for the 'Unique Orphanage' in India and aims to re-establish the missing link between music, spirituality, philosophy and healing.

Tickets are £7 (£5 Concessions) and go on sale from 25/10/05
Ticket Hotline: 020 7388 8822

www.rajacademy.com
www.thebloomsbury.com
www.sikhmusicalheritage.com

21 Years

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21 Years
10pm - 2am Saturday 5th November 2005

Gurdwara Singh Sabha (London East)
722/730 High Road,
Seven Kings,
Ilford,
London
IG3 8ST
View Map

See poster for details.

Manjit Singh: 07916167254
Ropinder Singh: 07956535642
Mankamal Singh: 07956889408

October Youth Kirtan

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Youth Kirtan
7pm - late
Saturday 29th October 2005

This October we have commemorated a number of special days, Sturday will be the monthly youth kirtan darbar.

This month we have commemorated:

Jyotijot Guru Har Rai Ji
Gurgadi Guru Har Krishan Ji
Gurgadi Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Jyotijot Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Saka Panja Sahib
Shaheedi Divas Bhai Beant Singh Ji
Shaheedi Divas Bhai Satwant Singh Ji

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2 Park Avenue,
Southall,
London
UB1 3AG
View Map

See poster for details.
Contact: lovesikhi@hotmail.com
07940 431925

See you there.

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

SIKHS IN THE SQUARE

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SIKHS IN THE SQUARE

...THE RALLY for SIKH AWARENESS, REMEMBERANCE OF NOV 1984 and the VIGIL FOR JUSTICE...

Organised by the Sikh youth and supported by Gurdwaras, Sikh organisations and the Sadh Sangat.

Takes place SUNDAY NOV 6th AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE..

A benti to ALL Sikhs in and around the UK, a humble request is made for you to attend this rally in your numbers. Make your impact and come and share this day with other likeminded Sikhs who wish to remember the events of NOV 1984...

AN EVENT NOT TO MISS!!!

London and Home Counties Sikh Societies

Sikhi Q&A

New Contact & Blog

Summer Camps Update!

SUMMER SIKH STUDENT CAMPS

Slough Sikh School Mela

Sikhi Camp

Lodger wanted

Snatam Kaur - London Dates

FAITH IN THE ENVIRONMENT

FAITH IN THE

Tuesday 6th June 2006, 11am – 4pm

How can spirituality and faith play a role in the protection of our environment in London

Muslim- Christian-Sikh Perspectives & Community Dialogue

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED (Vegetarian, Vegan & Organic)

Exams Finishing, Summer Starting - Sikhi Camp 2006 :)

Events for May - August 2006

Youth Kirtan Darbar

Khalsa Talks

Rainsbai Kirtan

SIGNIFICANCE OF HOLA MAHALLA

Sikh Youth Conference 06

London Sikhi Week 2

Paintballing Massacre

Faith & Science Are You a Believer?

Simran at Sunset

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Keep Up To Date With Events

Official Press Release - Daily Express

London Sikhi Week 2005

Spiritual Vibes

Monthly Student Kirtan

World Sikh Youth Network

Portraits of Courage

National Akj Uk Youth Gurbani Abyass Smagam, 15th to 17th December

Sikh Music Lectures

JAP 108

Weekly Simran

London Sikhi Week 2005

*****Diwali 2005*****

West Midlands Sikhi Week 05

Sikh Music for World Peace

21 Years

October Youth Kirtan

SIKHS IN THE SQUARE

Tuesday 6^th June 2006, 11am – 4pm

Diwali 2005