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Applications are invited for a part time vacancy/role for the position of Admin Asstt/Development Officer for the Ipswich Hindu Samaj.
You must be a enthusiastic & energetic Person with IT ability. Knowledge of Indian traditions & culture will be preferable but not essential. You must be a laptop holder.
IHS will carry out an enhanced CRB of the appointee at its own cost, according to its Child Protection Policy.
You will be working upto 32 hrs per month either from home or from the IHS Centre and keep record of work done on the Microsoft Excell sheet, and will report to the IHS Secretary & Manager.
The appointment will be initially for 3 months(13 weeks) and may be extended to 6 months (26 weeks)
The wages will be paid in arrears at the end of the month. The level will depend on the age of the appointed person.
The key objective is to improve/increase participation from young persons by developing information & activities, which would encourage them to use IHS premises and develop activities for young persons particularly from the Indian community.
The person appointed will undertake the following tasks:
- Compiling list of local young persons, between the ages of 13 to 25 via IHS contacts.
- Visiting youth centres (preferably managed by Indian youth leaders) in Suffolk/Leicester or London Boroughs for gaining knowledge or experience with support from the IHS.
- Canvass views/opinions using email or any other electronic media eg facebook/twitter etc what do young persons want to see happening.
- Organise of events for young persons with leaders from other groups as guests.
- To work along with Suffolk Youth Association and to seek their assistance in his/her work
The main output from this assignment will be a report for the IHS Management Committee covering the next 12 months, with recommendations on a programme of activities which can be organised by the local young people for the local young people, supported by the IHS.
If you are a mature and energetic person, send your CV at the address below together with names and addresses of two referrees by FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2012.
Dr Sushil Soni
Vice-Chairman/Secretary & Manager
Ipswich Hindu Samaj
Community Centre & Mandir
5 Thoroughfare
Ipswich IP1 1BX
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2012 - Thursday 15th March 7pm - 9.15pm
At the AGM held on Thursday 15th March, following were elected to IHS Executive Committee & Trustees:
IHS Executuive Committee (9)
Chairman/President: Mr Umesh Patel
Vice-Chairman/Vice-President: Dr Sushil Soni (EC decision to nominate & appoint Dr Sushil Soni at its 1st meeting on 26th March)
Secretary: Dr Sushil Soni
Treasurer: Mr Chandresh Patel
Committee Members (5): Dr P Athwall, Sachin Karale, Vinay Vasudeva, Harshad Patel and Ms Sital Patel (EC decision to nominate & appoint Ms Sital Patel at its 1st meeting on 26th March)
Trustees (5)
Chairman: Mr Sanjaya Martin Spettigue
Mrs Hamlesh Soni, Ashok Nathwani, Permjit Panesar and Neil Salter
Dr Sushil Soni
Secretary
Ipswich Hindu Samaj
(Vikram Year 2068)
Hindu Festivals
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Makar Sakranti |
Saturday |
14-01-2012 |
Vasant Panchami |
Saturday |
28-01-2012 |
Maha Shivaratri |
Monday |
20-02-2012 |
Holi |
Thursday |
08-03-2012 |
Hindi New Year |
Friday |
23-03-2012 |
Ramayana Week |
Friday |
23-03-2012 |
To |
Sunday |
01-04-2012 |
Ramanavami |
Sunday |
01-04-2012 |
Hanuman Jayanti |
Friday |
06-04-2012 |
Raksha Bandhan |
Thursday |
02-08-2012 |
Krishna Janmashthami |
Friday |
10-08-2012 |
Adhik Maas Extra Month |
Lunar |
Calendar |
Adhik Maas From |
Saturday |
18-08-2012 |
To |
Sunday |
16-09-2012 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Wednesday |
19-09-2012 |
Pitr- paksha |
Sunday |
30-09-2012 |
To |
Monday |
15-10-2012 |
Navaratri |
Tuesday |
16-10-2012 |
To |
Tuesday |
23-10-2012 |
Saraswati Puja
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Sunday |
21-10-2012 |
Vijay Dashami (Dasera) |
Wednesday |
24-10-2012 |
Deepavali (Diwali) |
Tuesday |
13-11-2012 |
Vikram New Year 2069 |
Wednesday |
14-11-2012 |
Buddha Purnima Sunday 06-05-2012 or
" " Saturday 05-05-2012
Guru Purnima Tuesday 03-07-2012
Bhajan Evening
Venue: Ipswich Mandir, 5 Thoroughfare, Ipswich 1 1BX
Date: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Time: 7 for 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Aarti 9pm.
Sponsor: Mr Vinod & Mrs Dina Masani
You and your family and friends are invited to the Bhajan Evening and to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the evening and get blessings from the deities.
You are also welcome to sing bhajans in any Indian language and in honour of your Isht Devta.
If you want to play musical instruments (harmonium & dholak) and to make use of the PA system, they are available at the Mandir. You may if you wish can bring your own musical instruments.
You may bring prasadam for offering to deities
Sushil Soni
Vice Chairman/Secretary
Ipswich Hindu Samaj
Bharat Natyam Dance Classes
Venue:Ipswich Community Centre & Mandir, 5 Thoroughfare, Ip1 1BX
When: Mondays every week
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Tutor: Thabo Gnanuthian.
For more information please contact Vinaya Kulkarni 07748 257394 or Thabo 01473 724718 or email: "thabeg76@yahoo.co.uk";
Dr Sushil Soni
Vice Chairman/Secretary, IHS
Rooms available for meetings, social & cultural activities at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir
The EC & Trustees at their recent meeting held on 9th May 2011 agreed to let rooms for meetings, social & cultural activities at the following rates:
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Prayer room for special pujas or celebrations £15 per hour; £35 per session & £51 for upto 6 hours (A session to comprise of up to 3 hours)
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Lounge for birthday parties etc at £15 per hour, £35 per session & £50 for up to 6 hours. rates inclusive of use of kichen facilities.
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Gold Room £10 per hour + £5 per half hour and £25 per session.
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Small rooms £7 per hour + £4 per half hour & £15 per session.
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Bhajan Evenings sponsorship from £31 per sponsorship.
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Blessings on birthdays or at anniversaries £11 donations.
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When hired for two sessions or up to six hours for parties. there will be an attendance charge of £5 per hour or £25 for upto 6 hours.
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For hiring table for sale of food or sealed snacks £15 per table for up to one session and £25 for up to 6 hours on celebrations days.
No food will be consumed in the Prayer Room except for Parshad offered in hand. And also no food will be taken upstairs for consumption. Hirers for special events will help Mandir volunteers in cleaning the prayer room, lounge & kitchen.
If any hirer or user needs a Pujari/Priest from London or Midlands - their usual fees is £51 + mileage at 40p per mile. If coming by train, then train fare, plus other incidental charges eg taxi fare + fees + accomodation etc. Arrangements can be made or contact details can be provided.
For further information email at: info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk
Renewal of Membership for 2012
If you have not already renewed the membership please do it now by completing the membership form. You may down load the membership form from the contributory page, and post it to address mentioned at the bottom of the form.
Please contact me on 07944180026 / 0844 3572846 / 01473 399391 or email me on" sushilsoni72@yahoo.co.uk or info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk.
Dr Sushil K Soni
Vice Chairman/Secretary
Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir
On behalf of the Ipswich Hindu Samaj, we are pleased to inform you that the mandir will be opened 2 days a week and and on special occassions and Hindu festivals.
Opening Timings:
Every Saturday and Sunday: 4pm to 7pm. Aarti will be at 6.15pm.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Bhajan Evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with Aarti at 9pm.
On special occasions and Hindu festivals - Flier will be sent to all members and also displayed on the Mandir notice boards. Also see events & news page on the website.
We will be pleased to see you, and hope you enjoy the blessings from the Deities
5 Thoroughfare, (Right side of Corn Exchange, by Lloyds TSB & Left side of the NatWEST Bank, Tavern Street, after Snapy-Snap & Coffee shops & prior to Evolution shop opposite the ICVS entrance), Ipswich IP1 IBX
Contact No's: 0844 3572846 / 01473 399391 / 07944180026
Bhajan Evening
The next Bhajan Evening will be on Tuesday 19th June 2012, at 5 Thoroughfare, Ipswich IP1 1BX 7.30pm -9.30pm. Aarti at 9pm.
The sponsors for this Bhajan Evening are Mr & Mrs Vinod & Dina Masani.
You are invited to participate in the Aarti and welcome to bring Prasadam for offering to the deities.
You are most welcome with family and friends to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the evening.
If you want to sponsor the Bhajan Evening for £31 or above, please contact Dr Sushil Soni, Chairman, by email: info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk;
or by phone 07944180026 / 0844 357 2846 or 01473 399391
Bhakti Yoga Discussion and Hari Sankirtan and Japa Group Saturdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm
The Bhakti Yoga Discussion & Hari Sankirtan and Japa Group will meet at 14.30.00 hours (2.30pm) - 16.30 hours (4.30pm) every Saturday in 2012 at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir, 5 Thoroughfare, Ipswich, IP1 1BX.
You are most welcome to join the group. For further information please contact Sejal Patel 0759 577620
Please Note:
Every third Tuesday of the month, the Samaj holds a Bhajan Evening at the Ipswich Hindu Samaj Community Centre & Mandir, 5 Thoroughfare (the Old Buddhist Centre), Ipswich, IP1 1BX, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All are welcome. Please sponsor the Bhajan Evenings for £31. Contact Dr Soni, Chairman, Ipswich Hindu Samaj by email: info@ipswichhindusamaj.org.uk