Jai Mataji
Dearest Samaj Brothers and Sisters,
We hope you have had a great start to summer and find this update letter as a useful reminder about forth coming events at our community centre. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform you of the latest developments affecting our Samaj.
As per the events calendar we sent earlier this year, we have organised a celebratory event marking the birth anniversary of Shri Maldev Rana Keshwala and heartily invite you to attend a programme of events. We humbly request for you to accept this as a personal invitation and support the event with your family. The event details are:
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2019
Time: 5pm – 10pm. Guests to be seated promptly by 5.30pm
Venue: The Maher Community Centre, Leicester
Programme: Tribute, Honours, Dinner, Raas-Garba Performances
Please note, volunteers have worked very hard to organise an action-packed programme and sincerely request for guests to arrive for a prompt start at 5.30pm. Together with your support, we will make this occasion special for our much respected and worshipful Shri Maldevbapu.
Other updates
A polite reminder about services available for our community members:
- Support for families dealing with bereavements
- Free use of tables and chairs for besnu/shok-sabha held at home
- Free use of Mandir for bhajans
- Free use of Dandia-Raas sticks
Centre-hire discounts applicable to Maher Community
Hire price on which discount is applicable |
2 shareholders |
1 shareholder |
Mahers without shares |
£6500 |
40% discount |
25% discount |
10% discount |
This offer is subject to review and does not affect any other booking terms and conditions.
Remaining events and activities for this year:
Event/Activity |
Day/Date |
Time |
Details |
Maldev Bapu Janm-Jayanti |
Saturday 03/08/19 |
5.00pm – 10.00pm |
An evening gathering to celebrate Bapu’s birthday as detailed in this letter. |
Janmashtami |
Saturday 24/08/19 |
5.30pm – 9.30pm |
The annual celebration of Lord Shri Krishna’s birthday will take place at out Mandir. |
Navratri |
Sunday 29/09/19 to Monday 07/10/19 |
7pm onwards |
Celebrating the victory of good over evil. Details of the event will be posted and available on our website. |
Sharad Poonam |
Saturday 12/10/19 |
7pm onwards |
Sharad Poonam Dandia Raas night will be hosted for our Samaj this year. Further details will be available near to the event. |
Diwali / Sneh Milan |
Saturday 02/11/19 |
5pm onwards |
Further details of the annual gathering will be available near to the event. |
Children’s Xmas Party |
Saturday 14/12/19 |
3pm – 7pm |
The annual fun packed Christmas party will be held for children under 16. |
Beej Bhajans |
As per Beej Calendar |
6pm onwards |
Please refer to the Beej Calendar for details and contact our centre should you wish to donate prasadi. |
Junior Mixed Sports Practice in Crown Hills |
Every Tuesday |
5.30pm – 7pm |
Weekly practice will be held for boys who are 16 and under. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Badminton in Crown Hills |
Every Tuesday |
5.30pm – 7pm |
Weekly badminton practice for adults. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Men’s Football Practice |
Every Wednesday |
5pm -6pm |
Weekly practice is being held at Gateway College. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Cricket Practice in Crown Hills |
Every Thursday |
6pm – 8pm |
Weekly practice is being held at Crown Hills Community College. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Volleyball |
Every Sunday |
4pm – 7pm |
Weekly practice is being held at Gateway College, Leicester. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Raas Garba practice for girls |
Every Wednesday |
6pm – 8pm |
Weekly Raas Garba practice is being held at our centre for girls between 5 to 16 years. Please contact our centre for further information. |
Note: Further information about events and activities will be available on our new community website www.mahercommunity.org. Please do notify us of any changes to your contact details or address so that we can update our records and keep you informed of the latest developments.
Finally, please contact the centre should you wish to sponsor any of our community events. We thank you for your ongoing support and get in touch with the centre should you have any questions or queries.
Leicester Maher Community Association (LMCA)