Sussex Indian Punjabi Society
We are celebrating Vaisakhi function on Saturday April 23rd 2022 at Meridian Community Hall .
Peacehaven
Come and join us and celebrate
Enjoy 3 course Punjabi dinner
Live group who will sing for us
Soft drinks
Tickets £25.00 must be purchased before by 20th April 2022
Limited supply
Letter from Chattri Memorial Group:-
Dear Friends
Further to my email on 26th March when I informed you that the Annual Chattri Memorial Service was cancelled, I have some good news. Some of you replied and suggested we hold a virtual type of Service instead, not unlike the one we conducted last year. This was an excellent suggestion for which I’m very grateful. Therefore, I’m pleased to say that we have managed to hold a small Service, which will be shown on You Tube.
I am grateful to Brighton and Hove City Council for their financial backing and we were able to film it under Covid restrictions.
The short film of the Chattri Memorial Service will be shown on Sunday 13th June at 2.30 pm, the date and time when it would have taken place under normal circumstances. The link will also be available on our website, www.chattri.org or you can activate the link below on Sunday.
The link is: https://youtu.be/uy7c-noOZII
Please share this link with family and friends. In addition, a brief history of the Chattri history can also be found at the website.
I hope you will be able to virtually join in the Service and pay your respects in your own private way.
I’m sure you will appreciate that we have continued holding the Annual Memorial Service since 1951 when it was first started by the Royal British Legion, notwithstanding the challenges posed by the Covid 19 Pandemic.
Along the way we have lost family members or friends, some who regularly attended the Chattri Service and we share the loss with those affected and extend our condolences.
On a happier note, I hope we will all gather next year at the Chattri to pay our respects in our usual manner. I look forward to seeing you next year on 12th June 2022
With my best wishes and please keep safe.
Davinder Dhillon
Chair Chattri Memorial Group
Please come enjoy a healthy walk connecting with Sussex Indian Punjabi Society friends & family whilst helping Surfers Against Sewage (https://www.sas.org.uk) to clean one million miles of coastline to stop the devastating effects of plastic pollution and to restore our oceans.
The event will be conducted in a ‘covid-aware‘ way. Please bring your own gloves, bags and grabber sticks if you have them. The group can only lend a limited number of these items.
Date : Sunday, 16th May 2021
Time: 10:00am – 13:00pm (participate for whatever duration that suits you)
Meeting Place/Location : Peace Statue on Hove Lawns ( https://goo.gl/maps/Vra6brb2F8Sv939TA )
Please also let organisers know you going via Surfers Against Sewage Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/EjQQ7Yid
or via SIPS Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/WMjwdiPy
Sussex Indian Punjabi Society is supporting RAYS a Curry to help feed the community to celebrate Vaisakhi this year. Due to COVID19 restrictions we are unable to organise the usual dinner & dance but we are hoping our members/volunteers can support this community initiative as a worthy replacement. If members of the community wish to support or participate, they can each help by cooking a large pot/tub of vegetarian food, enough to serve 20 people and drop off to our dedicated members; Shilpa & Pinakin Patel who run RAYS a Curry. They will consolidate & pre-heat this food before serving on Sunday to our communities at the Brighton Clock Tower. Volunteers can also request permission in advance to help distribute the food on Sunday or simply donate funds for Vaisakhi which will all go to RAYS a Curry
Preferred type of Vegetarian food: Liquid curried sauce with vegetarian ingredients like Chickpeas, Paneer, Peas, Potatoes, Soya, Kidney beans etc or Soups like Lentil Daal (Note: CHAPATI / ROTI / BREAD IS NOT REQUIRED)
Saturday 10th April – Cook & drop off food in large ‘Cooking Pot/Tub’, enough to serve 20 people to our members residence in Patcham who run RAYS a Curry
Sunday 11th April – Volunteer & help distribute cooked food with RAYS a Curry and Sussex Homeless Support
Location: Brighton Jubilee Clock Tower, North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3GJ
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
To donate food/volunteer:
Phone or Message: Shilpa Patel (07872 463684) & Pinakin Patel (07914 569224)
To donate funds:
Account Name: Sussex Indians Punjabi Society
Sort Code: 40-14-03
Account No: 22001195
Reference: Please ensure you add ‘Vaisakhi‘
Look out for your invitation pack in the post. It will show you how to complete your census.
For more information visit: www.census.gov.uk
To see Census info in various languages like Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu etc amongst others; Click Here
All homes will be receiving a postcard/letter from the Office of National Statistics issuing an individual code for residents to input when they fill in the form online. If you have not received this you can contact the number below and request a code. Unfortunately, paper copies are not being sent out automatically unless they are being requested by the individual prior to this day.
We’ll need your help with the census, which gathers vital information every 10 years to help plan services such as transport, education and healthcare. Please help to promote locally within community groups and organisations to raise awareness. The data gained really is crucial for the local area but also down to individual groups for future planning, funding and resources.
You must complete the census by law.
NB: Your answers are protected by law and will be kept confidential.
A paper copy can be requested online, by phone or text message:
The freephone number has advisers available at the following times:
Book your ticket for Cookery Class: Click Here
Objective: Connect our communities, lift spirits and improve social well-being
Date: Saturday 27th February, 17:00pm – 18:30pm
Organiser: Sussex Indian Punjabi Society
Supported by: Brighton and Hove County Council
Tutor: Minesh Agnihotri – Local Professional Chef from the The Kari Club
Format: Via Zoom (Details will be issued nearer the time of event)
Class Size: 50 Households(May increase depending on demand)
Main Dish (Veg & Non Veg): Tutorial will be focused on Mamaji Paneer Kari / Chicken Kari made with fresh spices, cashew nut** puree and roasted fenugreek. Cooked with a beautiful sweet potato and carrot thoran.
Supplementary Side Dishes: Cumin bayleaf basmati rice and wholemeal chapati’s. As tutorial will be focused on main dish, it is requested participants prepare the supplementary side dishes in their own time using cooking instructions provided.
Dish Serving: 4 people
Cooking Instructions / Pre-preparation: This will be provided in advance, detailing utensils required and what to prepare beforehand eg chopping and measurement of ingredients.
Allergies: ** Cashew Nut puree will be excluded for those with allergies or replaced with suitable alternatives available. Participants are requested to advise on all food allergies at the time of booking.
Cost: Including tutorial and all ingredients
NB: Normally this costs £40, so this is a real humbling and charitable offer from Minesh Agnihotri during COVID19 lockdown specially for Sussex Indian Punjab Society members and our surrounding communities.
* FREE Promotion Code: This will be issued with value of £10 in advance, valid for Sussex Indian Punjabi Society Members ONLY for first 40 bookings. In Ticket selection screen; simply select ‘Enter promo code‘ highlighted in blue in top left hand corner, then input code and select ‘Apply‘. If you wish to use this opportunity to donate, then simply omit the use of promo code. We are a non-profit organisation, so all proceeds from donations will go towards the benefit of our communities through events and activities we organise. If you wish to make further donations either now or at any other time, simply follow instructions via link; Donate.
Distribution: Boxed ingredients will be available from Friday 26th February 2:00pm
NB: ***7 mile radius of Brighton & Hove covers range from Peacehaven (East) to Shoreham-by-sea (West) and Pycombe (North). Please email info@sussexindianpunjabisociety.com or speak with one of our dedicated and friendly committee members if you have any issues with delivery or collection.
Communication: WhatsApp Group / Email will be used to keep participants informed of updates leading up to event.
Booking Deadline: Friday 19th February, no later than 5:00pm
Book your ticket for Cookery Class by selecting ‘Buy Tickets’ button or clicking here: Click Here
Rules/Disclaimer:
– Only one booking per household permitted
– Only book class & delivery of ingredients if you have full confidence that you can attend and participate in the zoom class. The objective is to engage, interact and connect our communities, lift spirits and improve social well-being during these strange times.
– Promo code is valid for members only, who were members as at time of this posting. If you wish to become a member and to take advantage of promotions in the future, please complete our Membership Form
– Non-members attempting to use promo code will have their booking rejected and will cause them unnecessary delay.
– If any unforeseen circumstances occur SIPS reserves the right to amend, move or cancel the event. Attendees will receive a full refund and be notified in advance.