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LOHANA COMMUNITY
NORTH LONDON
NEWS AND EVENTS - AUGUST 2013
President
Deepak Jatania
Hon. Secretary
Dinesh Kotecha
Vice President
& Editor
Vinod Thakrar
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CoNteNts
RePoRts
Page No.
Editors
Events Dairy
President's
Fundraising and Building & LCF
Secretary's
Member announcements & Bereavement
Media Officer's
Social Secretary
Mahila Chairperson
Sports
Senior ladies Chairperson
Senior Men Chairperson
Family Guidance & RCT Chairperson's
Membership Secretary
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5
6
7
10
11
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15
18
20
28
30
34
38‐39‐40
Picture Gallery
21‐25‐31
sPoNsoRs
Metro Bank
Corrundum Construction limited
Yogi Ji's
Sanghani Wardrobe
Chinmaya Mission
Blue Ginger
Madhu Colwill
Wembley Greetings
Canons Gujarati School
Indian funeral Directors
Major Estates
Dhamecha Group
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8
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26‐27
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35
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43
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Editor’s Report
Dear Members
I happy to report that the style, design and the contents of the last issue of the
News and Events were positively received by the membership.
In this issue, you will notice that all the bodies of LCNL are getting very busy with the religious and
entertainment programs. In the forthcoming months we have our Navratri and Diwali festivals.
Our Navratri festival is from Saturday 5/10/2013 to 13/10/2013 at our regular venue, Brentford
Leisure Centre in Chiswick,TW8 0HJ. As we have two weekends this year, I am sure our members
will take the full benefit.
We have many programs lined up by teams from LCNL, Mahila’s, Senior Men and Senior Ladies. A
lot of hard work goes on behind the scene to make them successful. We are thankful to all
concerned including many volunteers who come forward to assist.
In the next issue, we will feature reports and programs by our newly formed LCNL Youth body. We
are very encouraged by the group of youngsters who have come forward. I am sure they will work
closely with us and encourage other youngsters to join us at our activities .
There were some errors on the Janmashtami leaflet in the last issue, which is corrected in this
publication. Janmashtami is on Wednesday 28th August 2013.
Our Chopda Poojan is on Sunday 3/11/2013 at RCT. I would like to wish everybody a Happy Diwali
and A Prosperous New Year on behalf of our President, Executive Committee and all the bodies of
LCNL.
I am also grateful to our sponsors who support us regularly by the way advertising in the News
and Events magazine.
Vinod Thakrar
Vice President & Editor 2013-14
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Lohana Community North London
Events Diary
Day
Date
Event
Venue
By
Page
Sun
25/08/2013
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Winston Churchill
LCNL
9
Wed
28/08/2013
Krishna Janmashtami
KP Hall
LCNL
13
Tue
03/09/2013
Cookery demonstration
RCT
LSC ladies
42
Sat
05/10/2013
Navratri Start
Brentford
LCNL
22
Sat
12/10/2013
Ladies Garba (afternoon)
KP Hall
Mahilas
19
Sat
12/10/2013
Navratri (Aatham)
Brentford
LCNL
22
Sun
13/10/2013
Navratri End
Brentford
LCNL
23
Thur
17/10/2013
Sharad Poonam Garba
RCT
LSC ladies
29
Thur
24/10/2013
Diwali Celebrations
KP Hall
LSC men
30
Sun
03/11/2013
Diwali & Chopda Poojan
RCT
LCNL
16
Thur
07/11/2013
Tulsi Vivah celebrations
RCT
Mahilas
37
Sat
09/11/2013
Jalaram Jayanti
KP Hall
LCNL
17
Thur
14/11/2013
Senior Ladies Diwali Celebration
RCT
LSC Ladies
29
Sat
14/12/2013
Special Needs Party
RCT
Mahilas
TBA
LCNL Speed Date
TBA
LCNL
LSC Ladies
LSC Men
Mahilas
LCNL
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President’s Message
Jai Jalaram
The year has started very well with all the community activities and we are now
moving forward to deal with the new and exciting challenges.
We organised a program on 7 June 2013 at RCT to honor Shree Sanjaybhai Tanna. Members and
spouses from LCNL, RCT, LCF, Senior Men, Senior Ladies and Mahila attended. Sanjaybhai Tanna is
an elected Independent MP for Tororo district of Uganda. He is one of the 3 Lohana serving MP’s
in the world, the others being Lord Dolar Popat and Shruti Vadera. Sanjaybhai gave us a very
interesting background to his journey to reach the Ugandan Parliament.
All members of the community enjoyed the Katha organised by Dhamecha Parivar. All seven days
had very personal, emotional and religious touch from the Dhamecha family. This family has always
had LCNL closer to their hearts and this was very evident throughout the katha. On the last day, I,
together with my fellow officers had a chance to present a plaque to the Dhamecha family for their
contribution and support to LCNL and many other communities.
We also had an opportunity to welcome Yogeshbhai Lakhani, President of Lohana Community
worldwide (Mahaparishat) on 17th June 2013. Yogeshbhai gave up his legal career to take a
challenge of heading 500 Mahajans with a membership of 2.5 million Lohana’s. LCNL, Mahila and
all the past Presidents of LCNL attended the event. He is a unique Raghuvanshi Leader with
tremendous dedication.
We are thankful to Shree CB Patel of Gujarat samachar for covering both the events in Gujarat
Samachar publication.
LCNL Golf was on 3rd July 2013. We had 89-golf players and 115 members at the Barbecue in the
evening. The Metro Bank sponsored this event. It is an achievement for the community to have
another corporate partner for our second event, the first being, business dinner. Record
contribution was made from current sponsorships as well. This event has now escalated to a new
height.
For the first time in our history, we have LCNL Youth Organisation (LYO) under our LCNL constitution
headed by a new chairperson Reena Popat, who by profession is a Solicitor. The committee consists
of capable post holders and committee members from various professional backgrounds. I believe
this organization has a vital role of bringing our youths closer to the community and my committee
is looking forward to unlocking this huge potential. My sincere thanks to our Vice President, Vinod
Thakrar and Jeet Rughani for making this dream come true.
We have Hanuman Charitra katha 10th & 11 August 2013- Gujrati Natak ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi ‘on
25th Aug 2013, Janmashtami 28th Aug 2013 followed by Navratri and Diwali.
The work at our South Harrow Building is progressing well and the first phase will be completed
soon. On completion, we should be able to chart out the planning for the next phase. We still
need funds and once again I request all the members to join hands in fulfilling this worthwhile
and long awaited project.
Finally, I would like to thank all the members for coming forward and showing your support to all
LCNL programmes and activities
Deepak Dayaljibhai Jatania
President LCNL 2013-2014
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Fund Raising Officer Report
Dear Members
The work on our building has started however ,We still need funds to complete the work to his
highest starndard. I am looking for various fund raising ideas. I will welcome all constructive input
and assistance. I am organizing a meeting shortly and in process of creating a sub-committee. If
any one wishes to join me please let me know.
My committee will be working jointly with LCF to make this dream project come true and have
our own community building.
All the Lohanas need to join hands and work together to realise the project.
My contact Nos. 07956 810 647 / 0208 424 8686
Dinesh Shonchhatra
Fund Raising Officer 2013-14
Building & LCF Report
Jai Shree Krishna
Further to our last report basic preparation work has been completed for the steel
framework and cladding work to commence. Proposed colour scheme for the exterior has
been discussed. Once the cladding for the building shell is completed, we will work towards
the second phase.
As reported previously, we require funding for the refurbishing. Our fundraising team will be
active in the next few weeks. I urge to all the members to be generous by donating and joining
hand with us to fulfill our ambition of completing the project ASAP.
Manishbhai Sangani
LCF Chairperson
Amratlalbhai Radia
Building Chairperson
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Secretary’s Report
You will notice from the various subcommittee reports and the global resume
by our President that the work of the Executive Committed is very strongly
pursued by the members. All the Chairpersons of all the wings of LCNL are doing
a great job for the community On my part I am pleased to report that the
administrative aspect of the LCNL is also in order and that the usual follow-ups
is maintained by our team. As noted in my last report, this year is fairly
important in the history of LCNL as we will be focused on the building project in Harrow and you
will note that this is progressing fairly well and that the first phase operation is in progress. The
photographic version of the outside has also been prepared, we will soon be embarking on these,
and other touches needed to progress the project.
The task of raising further funds has been placed in the capable hands of our young an energetic
member Dinesh shonchhatra. I have no doubt that we will hear from him with a positive input
in due course. Your continued support is important not only into matters any financial help but
also other visions that you may have and which you feel will enhance our ambitions of the
community.
I had also reported the winding up of YLANL. I am pleased to report that this has been positively
actioned by our President Dipakbhai and Vice-president Vinod thakrar after the mandate from
the AGM to bring under LCNL. A number of youth have been chosen who will head a new body.
This new body will be part of LCNL and will be operational on a similar mandate to that of Mahila.
Our Youth organisation will work closely with us and will also organise programs, which will be
attractive for our Lohana Youths. We anticipate that more youngsters will connect with LCNL
through this new body
We are in a process of reviewing our constitution in entirety because of many new developments
in the recent times. We have a new building, a new LCF trust ,a new youth wing and RCT. We need
to take a global view and tune up workings and operational matters for our large organisation
LCNL, in a professional manner.
Our other Religious Events and other fund raising events are continuously being followed by our
conveners and we sincerely thank our sponsors and also supporters who make this happen for
the community and us.
Jai Sri Krishna
Dinesh Kotecha
Hon. Secretary 2013-2014
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Members Announcements
Jai Shree Krishna,
Kiran & Sheila Adatia are proud to announce the birth of their grandson, Kanaiya born on 14th
June 2013 son of Vishal & Reena Adatia.
Tina and Nish are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Shanaya born on Monday 8th
July 2013 grand daughter of Pratibha and Amubhai Lakhani.
Vishal and Sweta Sodha are proud to announce the birth of their daughter on 25th July2013.
Lohana Community North London
Bereavement Committee
Our committee is committed in providing helping hand to the families
during the sad time.
We can assist by finding
•
Prayer halls
• Priest
• Bhajan Mandlis
•
Place to conduct a service, if there is an accommodation concerns
•
General advise on bereavement procedures and services
For Further Information and any assistance including Hall Booking please contact:
Vinubhai Kotecha
Rameshbhai Devani
Manubhai Radia
: 07956 847764
: 07957 150505
: 07961 351484
Our database is being reviewed in the next few weeks because of incomplete email addresses and
members unsubscribing by mistake. We will send you a seperate email to ask your permission to
reinstate unsubscribed emails.
If you wish to receive bereavement announcements then, please register by forwarding your
e-mail address to: bereavement@lcnl.org
Vinubhai Kotecha
LCNL Bereavement Convener 2013-14
bereavement@lcnl.org
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Media Officer Report
News and events Magazine:
The first news and event magazine for the year 2013-14 was posted on 31sy May 2013. It is an
important publication as contains details and reports from the newly elected committee. It
includes planned programmes for the year, subcommittee details, contact details of all the lcnl
bodies and committee members.
We had some encouraging remarks from the members on the design, quality and the contents,
which is always appreciated. We thank the members for talking the time to give us the feedback
The following subcommittee members played a vital part in the new design and concept. Jeet
Rughani, Dinesh thakerar and Dinesh shonchhatra.
If members wish to advertise then the rate is £175per page .Our next issue will be in December
2013. Once again if anybody has any articles or information, which the member’s would find
beneficial, then they should send it to me by e-mail: info@lcnl.org.
Website: www.lcnl.org:
Since the launch of the new website, visits to the site have increased. All programme information
from each of the lcnl bodies is regularly updated. We will shortly align the website with the
information from this publication of the News and Events. We still have some development work
to do to make our website more users friendly. I am happy to receive any constructive contribution
by e-mail, Face Book and Tweetor: Merits and benefits to the community members is being
reviewed .It will be implemented, if it is useful to our membership. I am thankful to Yatin Dawada
for his valuable contribution.
e-News Letter:
This media is instant, cost effective and it is the future way to communicate .It is only available to
the registered members (One per membership). Currently we have around 800 registered
members. Kiritbhai is sending out new forms to the members who have not yet completed the
form previously.
Madhuben Popat and Ashok Dattani are assisting me in this media and we will soon transmit
E News for this year
Raghuvanshi Diwali Magazine
This magazine is very important publication for the community as it is an opportunity for the
members to convey messages through advertising. It is also an opportunity for all wings of LCNL
to report on progress to date. This publication is produced to a very high standard and members
retain it for the articles and information published. Advertisers have an added benefit as this
magazine is on the front screen of our website-www.lcnl.org. All potential advertisers are
requested to contact me.
If any members would have interesting articles or information which could be useful to other
members then please send it to me by e-mail by 6th september 2013. Our senior experienced
team members from last year will join me this year as well.
Vinod Thakrar
Vice President and Media Officer
LCNL 2013-14 (info@lcnl.org)
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Lohana Community of North London
Invites you all to celebrate
JANMASHTAMI
On Wednesday 28th August 2013
sponsors for the evening:
sachin, Dharam, shreemati Ditiben,
shree Ketanbhai Ramniklal Kotecha Parivar
Venue :
Kadwa Patidar Hall
Address:
Kenmore Avenue, Kenton, HA3 8LU
Programme:
18:30 to 23:00
Maha Prashad : 18:30 to 20:00
Bhajans, Raas Garba :
Krishna Janam & Aarti : 20:00 to 23:00
For further information please contact :
Pratapbhai Khagram: 0208 248 4601
Dineshbhai Kotecha: 07816813239
Pushpaben Karia: 0208 907 9563
Vinubhai Kotecha: 07956 847764
Pratibha Lakhani: 0208 907 3330
Vishal Sodha: 07732 010955
Madhu Popat: 0208 954 8389
Sandhyaben Gandecha: 01707 270540
Dhirubhai Savani: 07956 492 825
Jeet Rughani: 07956 284 177
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Social Secretary Report
We are very pleased that all our social programs have been successful with your support. Our team
members work very hard and it is always good to see the support from all the bodies of LCNL. Our
sponsors play a great role in working side by side with us and have their support
The following are forth-coming events; we look forward to seeing you at these events
Chalti Kaa Naam Gadi:
LCNL has arranged for another hilarious gujarati natak “Chalti kaa naam gadi”. This natak is in aid
of the new Lohana Building being built in South Harrow.
Date:
Sunday 25th August 2013
Time:
8.00pm
Tickets:
£35/£25/£20/£15 Including Dinner
Venue:
Winston Churchill Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7QL.
JANMAsHtAMi
The actual festival falls on Wednesday 28th August, 2013 and to maintain the importance and
spirits of that day, the celebration is also arranged on the same day.
Date:
Wednesday 28th August 2013
Venue:
Kadwa Patidar Hall, Kenmore Avenue Kenton HA3 8 LU
Time:
06.30PM to 11.00PM
Sponsored by:
Sachin, Dharam, Shreemati Ditiben, Shree Ketanbhai Ramniklal
Kotecha Parivar
Mahaprashad will be served from 6.30pm until 8.00pm, thereafter followed by bhajans,
raasgarba, Krishna janam and arti.
NAVRAtRi
Date:
5th October until 13th October 2013.
Venue:
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, 658 Chiswick High Road,
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0HJ.
DiWALi AND CHoPDA PUJAN
Date:
03rd November 2013
Venue:
RCT Hall, Headstone Lane, Harrow HA2 6 NG
Fees:
£25.00 Per Poojan
Registration starts:
05.00 pm to 6.00pm
Puja Ceremony:
06.00 pm until 7.30pm
Refreshment:
07.30pm onwards
JALARAM JAYANti
Jalarambapa was a supreme Lohana by birth and a devout devotee of Lord Ram. LCNL is looking
forward to celebrate the jayanti of this great soul as every year as per the below details.
Date:
Venue:
Time:
Sponsored by:
Saturday 09th November 2013
KadwaPatidar Hall, Kenmore Avenue Kenton HA3 8 LU
06.30pm to 11.00pm (Mahaprashad from 06.30pm onwards)
Shreemati Nimuben Kotecha and Parivar
Pratap Khagram
Social Secretary 2013-14
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LOHANA COMMUNITY NORTH LONDON
Cordially invite you all to celebrate the Ceremony of
C H O P DA P O O JA N
On Sunday, 03rd November 2013
at R.C.T Hall, Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6NG
Registration: 05:00pm – 06:00pm
Puja Ceremony: 06:00pm – 07:30pm
Fees: £25 Per Poojan
(Pooja Samagri will be provided)
Please bring your own book
Refreshment: 07:30pm
Limited Seats – So please reserve as soon as possible
Please Contact:
Pratapbhai Khagram:
Pratibha Lakhani:
Madhu Popat:
Vinubhai Kotecha:
Pravin Khagram:
07791 455 910 Pushpaben Karia:
0208 907 3330 Dineshbhai Kotecha:
0208 954 8389 Vinod Thakrar:
07956 847 764 Vishal Sodha:
07939 223 151 Urmilaben Thakkar:
Sandhyaben Gendecha: 01707 270 540
0208 907 9563
0781 681 3239
07960 541 216
07732 010 955
01923 825 523
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LOHANA COMMUNITY NORTH LONDON
With Yajmans
Shrimati Nimuben Kotecha and Parivar
Invite all the members to celebrate
JALARAM JAYANTI
On Saturday 09th November 2013
At
Kadwa Patidar Hall
Kenmore Avenue, Kenton HA3 8LU
Time: 06.30pm to 08.00 pm Prashadi
Bhajan 08.00pm to 11.00PM
For details and to reserve your places please contact:
Pratap Khagram:
Pratibha Lakhani:
Vishal Sodha:
Rajnikant Sawjani:
Madhu Popat:
Yatin Dawda:
07791 455 910
020 8907 3330
07732 010 955
0208 907 2401
0208 954 8389
0208 904 6890
Pushpaben Karia:
0208 907 9563
Vinod Thakrar:
07960 541 216
Vinubhai Kotecha: 07956 847764
Pravin Khagram:
020 8426 6234
Dhirubhai Savani:
07956 492 825
Sandhyaben Gandecha: 01707 270 540
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LCNL Mahila Mandal Chairperson Report
Jai Shree Krishna, Jai Jalaram
We hope everyone is enjoying the surprisingly warm weather together with the Wedding season.
Our 1st “programme was a Yatra” on 22nd May 2013, to Birmingham to visit Shree Balaji Mandir
and the Ek Niwas Universal Temple as well as visiting the Chocolate Factory was a huge success.
Everyone indulged with the chocolate and had lots of fun.
On 29th June 2013, we had a Laughter Therapy Yoga Workshop at RCT, which was a new event
and was well received by all those who attended and they all appreciated the “HO HO HA HA”
therapy with positive and encouraging support.
Now with Shravan Month approaching fast and we ask Lord Shiv for eternal blessings.
On Monday 19th August, please come and join in Rudri poojan.
There are exciting times too as we are closely working with our LCNL parent team. Our forthcoming
event, a Gujarati play, “Chalti Ka Nam Gaadi” on Sunday 25th August at Winston Churchill, Ruislip.
Tickets are selling fast.
On 12th October, we have our ever-popular ladies Navratri Garba’s. Please come, enjoy mela style
garbas with lots of stalls, and end up by participating in the 108 Aarti.
On 7th November, we have The Divine Wedding of Bhagwan Shaligram (Vishnu Bhagwan) and
Mata Tulsi Vranda.
On 14th December, 2013 we are organsing our Annual Special Needs party at RCT.
We are hoping to have conferences and talks on medical aspects too.
We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to join and enjoy all these events listed
in this issue of News and Events.
On behalf of all the Mahila’s, I thank you all once again for your continued support.
Sandhya Gandecha (Chairperson)
Mahila Chairperson 2013-14
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LCNL MAHILA MANDAL
Proudly presents
The Ever Popular
Ladies Navratri Garbas
Live Music with Nitu Shah & Group
Let’s Enjoy Gujarati Mela style - Jewellery, Sari Stalls, and many more.......
“Halo..Halo sakhio ....mahila mandal saathe
Raas Garbani Ramzaat layei ane Diwali ni kharidi kariye.....”
Dandias and Aarti Thalis on Sale
Highlight: 108 Aartis as it is Aatham
Stalls available for Hire
On Saturday 12th October 2013
At Shree Kadwa Patidar Samaj (UK), Kenmore Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8LU
Time : Door Opens at 12:00pm
12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm – Farari Lunch (strictly no lunch after 1:45pm)
1:30pm onwards Navratri Garba Starts.....until 5.00PM
Entrance: £8.00 (Adult) and £4.00 (Children 5-10yrs)
For Tickets And Further Information please contact:
Sandhyaben Gandecha 01707 270540
Nutanben Jobanputra 01923 836309
Pushpaben Karia 020 8907 9563
Nutanben Badiani 020 8908 1353
Naynaben Popat 07958 402843
Pushpaben Panchmatia 020 8537 8580
Hansaben Devani 01923 241897
Seemaben Devani 07932 007906
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LCNL Sports Report
LCNL Golf 3rd July 2013
The annual LNCL golf tournament was held at the Essendon Country Club in
Hatfield on Wednesday 3 July 2013. The event proved to be more successful than
last year with 89 golfers who took part on the day and we were forced to turn away
over 20 late applicants. The whole day proved to be an immense success with all
participants enjoying not only the golf but also the BBQ in the evening.
Can I start by thanking all of the participants without whom there would have
been no golf day and also a thank you to those that attended the BBQ in the
evening. Can I also thank Club 2000 who provided the food for the BBQ in the
evening. Judging by the feedback that we have received, everyone who attended
loved the venue and the food.
Our main sponsor for the event this year was Metro Bank to whom we are very
grateful for their support and for providing various gifts to the participants. Again,
Rameshbhai Radia sponsored the floating trophy, which was awarded to the
winner of the event. Special thanks to Thakrar Family of HT & Co Drinks for their
generous sponsorship for the last 2 years
Again, we were able to acquire a number of sponsors for the event and can I thank
them all for the generosity that they showed in sponsoring our event. The sponsors
for the holes were Tiger Holidays.com, Sterling Accountants, Harold Benjamin,
Santok Group (who sponsored two holes), Harrow Service Centre, Kamsons
Pharmacy, Newland Manor, Maurya, SPEDAG INTERFREIGHT AG, Handsdale
Limited and Westminster Homes.
Lastly, can I say a special thank you to the following team members for helping to
organise the event and also for ensuring that everything ran so smoothly on the
day and without who the event would not have been possible; Mahendra Ganatra,
Ashok Sodha, Vinod Thakrar, Deepak Jatania, Janu Kotecha, Prakash Radia and
Kantibhai Kakad. All of these people played a major role in ensuring that the event
was a success.
We hope next year will prove to be even more successful!
Dhiru savani
Conveyor
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Lohana Community North London Events
Mahaparishat President’s Visit
Mahaparishat President’s Visit
Sanjaybhai Tanna MP Uganda
Mahaparishat President’s Visit
Sanjaybhai Tanna MP Uganda
Sanjaybhai Tanna MP Uganda
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LCNL Lohana Senior Ladies Centre’s Report
Jai Shree Krishna
After a successful event in May, Senior Ladies went to South End On Sea on 13th June 2013.
Though the weather was not favourable, the ladies’ plucked up the courage to join us for picnic.
It was not raining but it was very windy when we reached our destination. It was impossible to sit
in a park to have picnic. However, with the help of our influential committee members like Pratibha
and Naju, we managed to coax the Café Owner to let us sit in his small cafeteria and eat our lunch.
In return we promised him that we will all order coffee after lunch.
My thanks also go to Pratibha and Naju. Everybody sat in a warm cafeteria and enjoyed the lunch
and hot coffee. My thanks go to Maheshwari, Laxmiben, Savitaben, and Geeta Gadhia for helping
on the day.
Lohana member from the town had invited us for tea at his place. Unfortunately, the coach driver
was reluctant to take us there so we had to drop the idea. The ladies had a good time roaming in
the shopping arena but due to the bad weather, we could not walk on the sea shore. In spite of
this, we all had a good time.
On 2nd July, we had arranged to have a Lagna Geet Competition but as no-one showed any
interest to participate it was cancelled. 12 ladies from the public took part in the singing
competition. We had three winners, namely, Prafula, Kusumben Morjaria, and Sarojben Adatia.
Mayaben Panchal entertained us by singing Lagna Geets covering the whole ceremony starting
from the arrival of Jaan till the Vidai of the newly married. In some of the songs, the ladies
participated in singing. Pushpaben Raja provided Ormu on the day and everybody relished the
Idly Sāmbhar snacks.
My sincere thanks to the committee members for their untiring support and hard work at all the
functions. My sincere thanks to Pushpaben Raja for supporting us.
Our forthcoming programmes are Loti Utsav on Thursday, 8th August, 2013. The Manorathi for
Lotiji is £11. Other vaishnavs can come free of charge. Pujya Pad. Go.Shree Priti Betiji
Mahodyashree has kindly agreed to grace the function by her presence. Sunilbhai (Mathuravasi)
from India will sing bhajans and Garbas. Light Farari snacks will be served after the Utsav, followed
by Cookery Demonstration in September, Sharad Poonam Garba in October and Diwali Lunch in
November.
We hope to see you all at these functions.
Urmila Thakkar, MBE
Chairperson
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LCNL – LOHANA SENIOR LADIES CENTRE
Celebrates
Sharad Poonam
On Thursday, 17th October, 2013 (Please note change of date)
At Raghuvanshi Sports Centre, Headstone lane, Harrow, Middx. HA3 6NG
Music by welknown Kirit Vakani and Marina’s Group
Time : 1pm - 4-30pm
Price: £5 per person • £6 for Non-members (Light snacks will be served)
Diwali Celebration
On Thursday 14th November, 2013 (Please note change of date)
at Raghuvanshi Sports Centre, Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middx. HA3 6NG
Lunch : 1pm
Dairo by wellknown Artists from 2pm
Price : £7 Per person & £8 Non-Member
Urmila Thakkar MBE
Pushpaben Karia
Naju Thakkar
ConTACT
01923 825523 Pushpaben Panchmatia
0208 907 9563 Maheshwari Kotecha
0208 424 0516 Champaben Thakkar
0208 537 8580
0208 902 1983
01923 832812
To avoid disappointments please book your tickets early.
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Lohana Social Centre (Men)
Since our last report in the News Events in May 2013, the following programmes have been held:
A member’s social get together with their spouses was arranged on 14 June 2013 .This was to
encourage more youngsters and was attended by 140 participants. After lunch a variety of
entertainment items including a Bingo was played. I am pleased to report that our long-standing
supporter, MrsPushpaben Raja, sponsored the whole event. We are grateful for her regular support.
As this programme has become very popular, the spouses have arranged a reciprocal event on
Friday 16 August 2013 with a view to returning the hospitality to the centre members.
A one-day picnic to the Crawley temple and Brighton was arranged on Sunday the 7 July 2013.
The weather turned out to be very favorable and 49 member who participated enjoyed the picnic.
We have recently completed our Table Tennis and Pool annual competitions and the winners and
runner-ups will be awarded trophies on Monday the 29 July 2013.
Our annual Grand Diwali Dinner celebration programme is planned on Thursday the 24 October
2013 at Kadwa Patidar Hall. The programme consists of a social evening with dinner followed by
melodious music. This event is very popular amongst our members and senior members of our
community at large. It is usually well supported by LCNL and RCT. Once again, the Committee
has decided that the charges per person will be £15 only. Further details will be announced in
due course.
Our AGM/Annual Panchayat was held on Wednesday the 24 July 2013. The President of LCNL
Deepakbhai Jatania and two LCNL representatives, Janubhai Kotecha and Vinodbhai Thakrar
attended. In the absence of Shree Popatbhai Ruparelia the election was very effectively carried
out by LCNL President Deepakbhai Jatania. We thank them for their continuous support.
Chairperson:
secretary:
treasurer:
the new Management Committee for the year 2013-14:
Chandubhai Rughani, 3 Newland Close, Pinner, Middlesex,
HA5 4QP. Tel 020 8421 0460.
Kantibhai Hindocha, 89 Kingfield Avenue, North Harrow, HA2 6AL.
Tel 020 8248 0644
Kantibhai Kakad, 64 Brook Drive, Harrow, HA1 4RT, Tel 020 8248 1635
Committee Members:1. Kantibhai Davda - 020 8427 5461
3. Kantibhai Karia - 020 8428 9840
5. Vinod Nathwani - 020 8906 2023
2. Vinod Morjaria
4. Rameshbhai Thakkar
6. Kiran Sachdev
- 020 8449 0914
- 020 8207 5629
- 020 8954 9552
ex officio Members:Ajitbhai Adatia-Immediate Past Chairnman - LSC
Deepakbhai Jatania - President – LCNL
LCNL Representatives to LsC:Vinod Thakrar - Vice President - LCNL
Janubhai Kotecha - Immediate Past President - LCNL
Jai Shree Krishna
Chandubhai Rughani
Chairperson - Lohana Social Centre - Men
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Dhamecha Parivar Katha Presentation & Aarthi by LCNL President,
LCUK President & Mahaparishat President & IPP
Mahaparishat & Sanjaybhai Tanna’s Events June 2013
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Family Guidance Report
FoR eVeNt HeLD oN 9tH JUNe 2013
The venue for this event was the Navnat Centre in Hayes hired through the Navnat
Council of Vanik Association at cost price as this is their community hall.
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3 other organisations were also associated with us and as per protocol we were
briefed and informed at all times.
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260 young boys and girls who were registered and fully participated in the event.
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I have discussed with our President and Jeet Rughani to host a Lohana only event
which we are aiming to host in September 2013.
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The next mixed event involving the four communities and a possible fifth one
(including the SONI community) is planned for November 2013.
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I once again thank my committee who attended and assisted me in the event on
the day.
Dinesh Kotecha
Convenor- Family Guidance
RCT Chairperson’s Report
I feel extremely proud and privileged to have been given an opportunity to serve the Community
through the medium of RCT as a Trustee and latterly as Chairperson. My term following the AGM
will come to an end this year.
I am extremely thankful to my fellow trustees with whom I have worked for the last 6 years. They
have been of tremendous help, assistance and guidance particularly in the upgrading and
refurbishment of the RCT hall and it ancillary facilities. As a result of this, the hire and other use of
the premises have been expanded and has given us resources to continue with the improvements.
I would also like to thank the LCNL President, Executive Committee and affiliated bodies for their
continual support in all matters and cooperation which has led to the better enjoyment and
understanding of our objectives. With the completion of the Brember House project, I am sure
that both facilities will be used to the maximum benefit of the community at large.
It only remains for me to wish the incoming Chairperson all the best and look forward to the
continual support for the RCT facilities from the community members.
Jai Shri Krishna
Yash Hindocha
Chairman - Raghuvanshi Charitable Trust
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LCNL MAHILA MANDAL
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si Vivah Inviation
The Divine Wedding of Bhagwan Shaligram (Vishnu Bhagwan) and Mata Tulsi Vranda,
to be celebrated at RCT Hall, Headstone Lane, Headstone
on Thursday 7th November 2013 (Labh Pancham)
at 12.30pm followed by Mahaprashad
For Further Information please contact:
Sandhyaben Gandecha 01707 270540
Naynaben Popat 07958 402843
Pushpaben Panchmatia 020 8537 8580
Hansaben Devani 01923 241897
Seemaben Devani 07932 007906
Urmilaben Thakkar (MBE) 01923 825523
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Membership Secretary Report
Be a Proud Lohana & introduce a friend or relative to join the membership
Now you may ask – what is a Life Membership and what can it offer you?
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Well, as a Life Member you’re part of a largest group of Lohanas outside India– a real
community- who share the same goals, have a say in how the community is run and enjoy the
true sense of belonging.
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Membership also means being involved in the Community’s Religious, Social and Fund Raising
events.
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You can play a more hands-on role in helping your Community too if you like. There are many
other events which are regularly organised and your involvement would strengthen the
Community.
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You have a chance to shape the way we run the Community affairs, policies and share our
values and principles to retain the culture and foundation for the younger generation.
So, if you share our values and principles, why not join us today?
Life Membership costs £75. To join us - download the application form by visiting www.lcnl.org
or complete the adjacent form and return with your remittance.
I look forward to receiving your application and most importantly to your participation in the
Lohana Community North London.
Kirit Vithlani
Membership Secretary 2013-14
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LCNL – LOHANA SENIOR LADIES CENTRE
Organises
COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS
Mouth watering variety of dishes to entertain
our guests, relatives and friends during Diwali festival.
On
Tuesday, 3rd September, 2013
Demonstrations by welknown
Jyoti Shah • Kusumben Morjaria • Vilas Thakrar
Place : RCT Sports Centre, Headstone lane, Harrow, Middx. HA3 6NG
TIME: 1pm to 4.30pm
Ticket price : £5 per person • £6 for non members.
LIGHT SNACKS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE DEMONSTRATION
Urmila Thakkar, MBE
Pushpaben Karia
Naju Thakkar
Maheshwari Kotecha
Contact
01923 825523
Pratibha Lakhani
0208 907 9563 Pushpaben Panchmatia
0208 424 0516 Champaben Thakkar
0208 902 1983
0208 907 3330
0208 537 8587
01923 832812
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