The Chattri Memorial Service takes place on every 2nd Sunday in June at 2:00pm on the Downs at Standean Lane, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8ZB
The Chattri is dedicated to the Indian soldiers who fought on the Western Front during the First World War. During the First World War (1914-18) over one and a half million Indian army soldiers saw active service alongside British troops. Twelve thousand Indian soldiers who were wounded on the Western Front were hospitalised at sites around Brighton. These included York Place School, the Dome, the Corn Exchange and the Royal Pavilion.
The fifty-three Hindu and Sikh soldiers who died in Brighton were taken to a peaceful resting place on the Sussex Downs near Patcham for cremation, after which their ashes were scattered in the sea, in accordance with their religious rites.
The Muslim brothers in arms, totalling nineteen, were buried in a purpose built burial ground near to the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking. Built in 1889, the mosque is the oldest of its kind in north-west Europe
Contact: davinderdhillon@hotmail.com
Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership (BMECP)
BMECP vision is to create a sustainable resource centre which champions the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community in Brighton and Hove and support BME communities and their families. Our aim as an infrastructure organisation is to promote community cohesion. Staff and Trustees aim to offer affordable and welcoming space for the community, for training, meetings and cultural events.
Contact: 10A Fleet Street, Brighton, BN1 4ZE Tel: 01273 600 885 Mail: contact@bmecp.org.uk
A closed Facebook Group for Indians in Brighton. Its been seen that Indians in all parts of the UK are making a group to stand united in every situation and help each other in one shout when ever needed. As there wasn’t any specific INDIANS group. Hope this will be a great way to inform every Indian about whats happening in Brighton. And also a nice way to make friends and come together to celebrate our common festivals and have fun
Indian Colours is a cultural and community platform for likeminded Indian folks. We look forward to celebrate festivals occasions or sports gatherings together and enjoy being in social company. Its about connecting Indian Diaspora around us
Brighton Malayalee Association Facebook of Brighton Malayalee Association
The Brighton Malayalee Association aims at preserving and enriching the cultural heritage of the Malayalee community in and around Brighton & Hove area
Gujarati Cultural Society – Brighton
The Gujarati Cultural Society is the society for the Gujarati community in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton & Hove Hindu Women’s Group
Women’s support group. Runs monthly meetings & social gatherings.
104 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DN
Internations welcomes our expat community in Brighton! InterNations is here to help you on your move to Brighton by bringing you together with other expats in the local area
Indian Community Project for Brighton Photo Biennial
Programme Curator: Mariama Attah mariama@photoworks.org.uk