NEWS AND EVENTS - AUGUST 2014

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NEWS AND EVENTS - AUGUST 2014
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President
Vinod Thakrar
Secretary & Editor
Deenesh Thakerar
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L CN L
- News & Events 2014
Contents
Editor & Constitution Report
Event Diary
President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Fund Raising & LCF Report
LCNL Social Secretary’s Report
LCNL Mahila Chairperson’s Report
DLC REALISING THE DREAM
Lohana Social Centre Men Report
Family Guidance & E News
YLS Report
Membership Secretary’s Report
B & P and LCNL Sport Report
LCNL Senior Ladies Report
Ebola
LCNL Speed Date & Raghuvanshi Magazine
RCT Report
Sponsors
Dynamic Marquees
Sona Tours
Vedanta Hedging
Aav Taru Kari Nakhu
Navratri
Sanghani Wardrobe
Pizza Party
Indian Funeral Directors
Wembley Greetings
Metro Bank
Corrundum Construction Limited
Chopda Poojan & Jalaram Jayanti
Ashi Developments
Major Estates
Dhamecha Group
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Editor’s Report
It was a truly an exciting challenge to have produced the June issue as my first
task for which we received a lot of positive response and acknowledgments.
As we enter the deep into summer (if one can call it that!) it gets busier with different events being
organised and some which were already celebrated. Of course the opening of Dhamecha Lohana
Centre (DLC) was the highlight.
The various updates on the Building (I have now removed the word ‘project’ as inauguration has
taken place), announcements and celebrations, articles appear in this bulletin.
I have received great help from all the Executive Committee members but particularly from
Sandhyaben Gandecha and Ashok Dattani. My Team included Vinod Thakrar, Jeet Rughani, Yatin
Dawada and Dinesh Shonchhatra. Many thanks to all the sponsors and contributors to this bulletin.
Deenesh Thakerar
Editor; LCNL 2014-15
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Constitution Committee Chairperson’s Report
In June of this year I reported that the SGM had been adjourned and that it was to be reconvened
to have approved and finalised the constitution that was discussed and debated on 13 April 2014.
Following this we had a short pre-SGM meeting where many of the prominent members of LCNL
attended and gave their views and suggestions.
I am very grateful to all those people and their contributions but in particularly one of our exPresident and Constitution chairperson Jayantibhai Tanna (who not only produced a detailed and
very helpful set of amendments but also helped me without any hesitation with the document).
In addition Balubhai Radia, Shantoobhai Ruparel, Jamandasbhai Raithatha, Kiritbhai Karia,
Dhirubhai Pau and many others (and I apologise if I have missed any names) made very valuable
contributions.
My team consisted of Amratlal Radia, Janubhai Kotecha, Deepak Jatania, Manish Sangani Dinesh
Kotecha Vinod Thakrar and Mansukh Raichura.
I can now confirm to the Community that the final version of the Constitution is now ready and
that the SGM will be called as soon as we can fit in the relevant schedule.
Deenesh Thakerar
Constitution Committee Chairperson
2013 -14 and 2014-15
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Lohana Community North London - Events Diary
Day
Date
Event
Venue
Tuesday
09/09/2014
Coach Trip
W-Super Mare
LSC Ladies
Tuesday
16/09/2014
Business & Professional Event
DLC
LCNL
Thursday
25/09/2014
Navratri Celebration till 3rd Oct. 2014
DLC
LCNL
Saturday
27/09/2014
Ladies Afternoon Garba
DLC
Mahilas
Friday
03/10/2014
Last day of Navaratri Celebration
DLC
LCNL
Thursday
09/10/2014
Sharad Poonam Garba
RCT
LSC ladies
Thursday
23/10/2014
Chopda Poojan
DLC
LCNL
Thursday
30/10/2014
Jalaram Jayanti with Maha Prashad
DLC
LCNL
Saturday
08/11/2014
Tulsi Vivah
RCT
LSC ladies
Saturday
15/11/2014
Diwali Event
DLC
LCNL
Sunday
30/11/2014
Speed Dating Event
DLC
LCNL
Saturday
06/12/2014
Xmas Party (people with special needs)
RCT/DLC
Mahilas
Thursday
18/12/2014
Xmas Dinner & Mehfil Night
RCT
LSC men
Sunday
01/03/2015
Medical Camp
DLC
Mahilas
Tuesday
03/03/2015
Meet and Greet
RCT
LSC ladies
Saturday
07/03/2015
International Womens Day Celebrations DLC
Mahilas
Sunday
29/03/2015
Ramnavmi with Maha Prashad
DLC
LCNL
TBA
Mar. 2015
Holi Celebration
RCT
LSC ladies
Saturday
04/04/2015
Hanuman Jayanti with Maha Prashad
DLC
LCNL
Tuesday
07/04/2015
Bhajans
RCT
LSC ladies
LSC Ladies
LSC Men
Mahilas
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President’s Message
I am extremely happy to report that the history was created on 28 and 29th June 2014 for all us
at LCNL as the long awaited dream of having our building became a reality. On 28th June 2014
we had havan ceremony at our new Dhamecha Lohana Centre (DLC) in South Harrow by
Nityanandji Maharaj.
On 29th June 2014 DLC was formally inaugurated by the most revered Jeje Shri Dwarkeshlalji Maharajshree together
with Dhamecha Parivar, followed by opening ceremonies for the Foyer by Parivar of the Late Shree Ratanshi Morarji
Radia, Ground floor by Parivar of Dr Rashiklal Chotalal Kantaria, first Floor by Gokal Parivar, Lower ground floor by
Parivar of late shree Vrajlal Gordhandas Pau, Kitchen area by Nagrecha Parivar and Car and the car park by the Gokani
Parivar.
Our Trustees Narendrabhai Thakrar and Rameshbhai Kantaria were present at this opening and in addition the
photographs of the elders of the Chatwani, Madhvani and Bhayani family were displayed in the foyer area as our
substantial sponsors. Needless to say I am thankful to all the donors who made it possible for us to in this position.
Not forgetting that all members from LCNL, Mahila YLS, RCT, LCF, LSC Men, LSC Ladies and volunteers joined hands
to make it possible.
I have to specifically thank Deepakbhai Jatania, Pratibhaben Lakhani, Amratlalbhai Radia, Janubhai Kotecha,
Manishbhai Sangani, Pradipbhai Dhamecha and Deeneshbhai Thakerar for taking the lead in masterminding the
opening event in such a short period of time. We also have to thank Shashikantbhai Vakeria and the whole team
from Vascroft builders for working closely with us in completing the building works in good time. In terms of project
management I convey our sincere thanks to Bhaveshbhai Radia, Vimalbhai Pau, Amratlalbhai Radia with Pradipbhai
Dhamecha who have done a wonderful job.
Amongst our objective witnesses we had the presence and blessings of CB Patel, Ramnikbhai Solanki and Zee TV
our Media partners as also the Mayor of Harrow, his worshipful Ajay Maru with other dignitaries to grace our function.
Our caterers Meera Catering have to be truly thanked as they flew back from Italy to oversee the catering for the two
days. The guidance from Councillor Rekhaben Shah and Navinbhai Shah has been very useful on this project. We
also had help from sound engineers, security staﬀ and numerous volunteers. This has to be without doubt, the most
exciting couple of days for each one of us for making this history for Lohana’s in the recent times.
DLC is now operational and we have already started to take bookings for Weddings, Parties, and Bhajans. Recently
most of the large LCNL’s programmes have been held at DLC and will continue to do so. This will serve our community
in bringing our members closer. On the other matters I report as below
Young Lohana society is progressing well; they now have their own membership of 150 (aged 18-35) which is
commendable achievement in a short time. New committee members replacing the old have jelled very well. I am
positive that the current team will be strongly established by end of March 2015.The team work side by side with all
the operating committees which is very encouraging.
We intend to have an SGM for finalisation of our constitution at the earliest possible opportunity following a
consultative meeting with some of the Past Presidents and members interested in the constitution matters. We
covered and discussed all the areas identified by the members.
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Our Mahila committee is doing an exceptionally good job in serving the community, I have had some very good
positive feed back on their Mini Yatra and Shiv Pooja recently at RCT.I am thankful to the team for working closely
with all LCNL’s operating bodies . Our senior ladies Health program at RCT was very educational .I am sure our
members will benefit by attending all the events of this nature in near future.
I was asked to conduct the election of our senior men’s social centre on 16th July2014 .The three senior oﬃcers are
Chairman, Chandubhai Rughani, Secretary, Kantibhai Hindocha and Treasurer, Kantibhai Kakad .Members of this
Social Centre meet three times a week who thoroughly enjoy the service provided. The whole team must be
congratulated .I also want to congratulate Rajbhai Saujani for being elected RCT chairperson on 13th July 2014
We have taken on a challenge of creating an electronic members directory with a search facility. Our, IT team will be
in touch with the members very shortly by e-mail. Members will be required to update one’s own data. Your data
will be secured by password created by yourselves. IT members will have a help desk to assist members in submitting
their information. I am positive that this database will be very useful in communicating with he members.
Social team has been busy. Janak Dulhari Natak on 27th July was very creative and worth watching for all the age
groups. We must thank Madhuben and Kishorebhai Somani together with their Vaisnav Sang for sponsoring and
working with LCNL in celebrating Jiji Indira betiji’s 75th birthday with us at DLC. We are equally thankful to Ketanbhai
and Ditiben Kotecha for sponsoring our Janmashtami event for many years. We had a wonderful celebration on 17th
August 2014 at DLC; we have had some very good feed back from the members for our first Janmashtami at DLC
I want to thank all the members for their generous donations to date but the fundraising process has to continue.
we still need funds for current and future refurbishment and also for the equipment. I once again would humbly
urge you all to continue with your generosity and make our Lohana Centre even an even a better place.
Bereavement committee have started using our DLC for Samuh prathna in serving our community during the times
of the need and they do a worthwhile job for the community. We are now planning our next big event of Navratri
from 25th September 2014 to 3rd October 2014 which will be exiting as our DLC venue is at a close proximity to the
membership, hence, we expect more members to celebrate. Our business and Professional event is also at DLC on
16th September 2014.This programme is planned to be in a diﬀerent format. I am positive that our members will
enjoy networking with fellow members.
Our Jalaram Jayanti event on 30th October will be at DLC which has been sponsored by the family of Late Shree
Dwarkadasbhai and Late Shrimati Nimuben Kotecha for many years. We will look at Chopda Poojan ceremony to be
held at DLC with meet & greet on 23/10/2014 and then we plan to have our first Diwali celebration at DLC in a grand
style on 15 November 2014.
I am thankful to all the Mahajan’s members for encouraging me and the executive committee and from my side, I
Intend to serve the community to best of my ability.
Vinod Thakrar
President
2014-15
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Secretary’s Report
On reflection I am very glad that I made a major input in the work for the previous
Secretary Dinesh Kotecha as this made this year’s job for me a little better and lighter to
handle. There is so much that has happened in this short period and continues to happen
that I never have time to catch my breath.
The constant meetings, planning attendances functions correspondence etc. is never ending but at the same
time very interesting challenging and exciting. The opening of the DLC on 28 and 29 June 2014 was the
highlight and the whole community received it very well. In July we thoroughly enjoyed the “Janak Dulari”
dance drama depicted the life of Sitaji. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone and I believe the next show
in November 2014 is at the Logan Hall in London.
I early August we attended the Shiv Rudraabhishek organised wonderfully by the Mahilas as they did the
haveli walk and other events. I was also privileged to attend the Senior Men’s lunch which our President Vinod
Thakrar hosted as per traditional “parampara” Then of course not forgetting the Jiji event in July which was
again thoroughly enjoyed by al all and well organised with the Somani family and under the leadership of
our capable Pratibhaben Lakhani.
The Building as you all know is now open and occupied but still needs to be completed in certain respects
and for that purpose the fund raising activities still continue and your support is necessary so that as Deepak
Jatania says in their report that it can be unencumbered. The YLS as usual are bringing in youthful energy not
only in meetings and events but also at the Executive Committee level where their attendance and
participation is excellent. So I congratulate them on these achievements and wish them well for the future.
Our Social team headed by Vishal Sodha is doing very well and were instrumental in hosting the Krishna
Janmastmi programme in conjunction with Ketanbhai Ramniklal Kotecha and family to whom we are grateful.
On that note the other Kotecha family that is always at the forefront is that of the late Dwarkadasbhai and
Nimuben and the family have carried on this legacy by sponsoring the Jalaram Jayanti celebrations on 30
October 2014.
All the other bodies like Senior Men and ladies, sports, Media, membership, family guidance and RCT are doing
very well in their own right and they have provided us with their reports as appropriate and these are printed
in this issue. Needless to say that we have had a further meeting for the discussion of the constitution and
that is just about to be finalised. Further details appear in my report as the constitution chairperson.
On the administrative side I can confirm that we are as usual dealing with all correspondence and
communication and have also recently written to Shri Narendra Modi congratulating him in his capacity as a
Gujarati leader who has done so well and made us proud here in the UK.
I end this report by thanking all the sponsors advertisers and supporter in whatever way they have helped in
the progress of our community
Jai Sri Krishna
Deenesh Thakerar
Hon. Secretary (LCNL 2014-2015).
Mobile: 07939 251684; E-Mail: [email protected]
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Various Events
Krishna Janmastmi
Krishna Janmastmi
Krishna Janmastmi
Mahila Event
Golf Event with the Owner of Metro Bank
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Fund Raising Committee Report aug 2014
Under the watchful eyes and the support of our seniors, LCF, LCNL, Mahilas. YLS and our team the
first fund raising event took place on 29th June 2014 (2nd day of opening) when the whole Lohana
Community came together and blessed our centre with very positive comments and cheques and
FULL HEARTED pledges.
In my 10 years with LCNL I never realised the generosity our community member for which we are
proud and eternally grateful. On that day we raised substantial sums. We appreciate your
generosity and contributed immensely and thank you all once again.
The job is 85% completed and we still have deficit as the last remaining invoices of our contractors
have to be settled. I request that all those who could not participate on the day or until now please
do visit the centre I and we will be delighted to take you for a tour. This is OUR community Building
OUR home. If possible we should not have any borrowing against our ‘Mother Building – our
Amanat’. We as the Community have delivered YOUR DREAM and now it is your turn to make it in
to UNENCUMBERED COMMUNITY CENTRE and the be proud to call ourselves TRUE RAGHUVANSHIS
Best wishes
Deepak Jatania - Chairperson
LCNL Fund Raising Committee
Report of Lohana Charitable Foundation (“LCF”)
As Vinod Thakrar the LCNL President, Pratibhaben Lakhani and Deepak Jatania have reported
that the building is now more or less complete occupied and operational.
We are very proud to have been associated with this project together with Pradeep Dhamecha
Bhavesh Radia and Vinal Pau whose contributions were tremendous in many respects. As it has
been repeated there is still need for funds and we urge the members to continue with their
support and cooperation in every respect.
Finally we don't want to forget to say a big thank you for all of you having the trust in us that we
can deliver and our sponsors contributors donors and finally the whole of the executive committe
of LCNL
Jai Shri Krishna
Manishbhai SanganI
LCF Chairman
Amratlalbhai Radia
LCNL Building Chairman
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LCNL Social Secretary Report
The weekend of 28th and 29th June 2014 was memorable for all of us as it was the grand opening
of Dhamecha Lohana Centre. The two days celebrations were successful.
On Saturday 26th July we celebrated Pujya Indira Betiji’s 75th Birthday with Mahila Samaj.
On Sunday 27th July 2014, we organised a musical Gujarati play by Sabrang Arts, "Janak Dulari
Sita" at Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth. A dramatic staging of India's timeless epic tale of
Sita (daughter of earth) told through musical story-telling, brilliant choreography, animated
backdrops and exquisite costumes. The house full evening that was attended by 400 guests started
with a delicious meal at around 6 pm and the Natak commenced at around 7.30 pm.
My special thanks to Dineshbhai Shonchatra, Pushpaben Karia, and Pratibhaben Lakhani for ticket
sales. I am also very thankful to all the other committee members for helping out during that
evening to make is a great success. Our forthcoming events are:
On Sunday 17th August 2014 we celebrated Krishna Janmastami Celebrations at Dhamecha
Lohana Centre. We were blessed with the divine attendance of pujya Devprasad Bapushree of Shri
Anandbaba Seva Sanstha of Jamnagar, Sahibji of Anoopam Mission and the most revered Vrajraj
kumar Jee Jee. This was accompanied by Bhajans from the melodious group Arpan, followed by
Krishna janam and Aarti.We felt as if we were in a modern day celebration of this divine activity.
We sincerely thank Shree Ketanbhai Ramniklal Kotecha and family for being our regular manorathi
for the Janmashtami event.
Our Forthcoming Events
Event
Date
Venue
Navaratri Celebrations
Chopda Pujan
Diwali Celebrations
Jalaram Jayanti
25/09/14 to 03/10/14
23/10/2014
15/11/2014
30/10/2014
DLC, South Harrow
DLC, South Harrow
DLC, South Harrow
DLC, South Harrow
I would like to thank the Executive Committee members, Mahila Mandal Team, YLS Team and all
volunteers for their eﬀorts in making these events a great success.
Vishal Sodha
LCNL Social Secretary - 2014-15
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Opening of DLC
Opening Ceremony & Blessing by JeJe Shri
The Real DLC Building
Prayers for the Building
LCNL Executive Comittee and various members
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LCNL Mahila Mandal Chairperson’s Report
Jai Shree Krishna, Jai Jalaram
Hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays and wedding season at its peak. We have had a packed sporting
season with the World Cup, Wimbledon and Cricket. August, favorable month full of many hindu rituals and
festivals-worship of Devo ka Dev Mahadev (Shravan), Raksha Bandhan, Ganpati Bapa and Shree Krishna
Janmashtami and Jai Hind, Independence Day.
Since the last News & Events Mahila Mandal had been busy with lots of events.
Our first event Coach Trip, Thames Cruising & Picnic at Greenwich Park (one of the London’s eight Royal Parks) on
Saturday 7th June was successful. Our 61 seater Coach was sold out. The weather was in our favour. Everyone
enjoyed thoroughly with breakfast on the coach and cruising London City.
The grand opening of our Dhamecha Lohana Centre in the presence of Shree Shasthpithadishwar Goswami 108
Shree Dwarkeshlalji Maharajshree on 28th and 29th June 2014 was truly a divine, historic and a proud, momentous
achievement weekend for all of us (LCNL Parivar) and the Lohana Community in large! All the Mahilas participated
enthusiastically in all the duties as one big team!
On 5th July 2014 we organised a Mini Walkathon, Yatra from RCT to Haveli (in Sudbury) in aid of Dementia Epidemic.
After congregating at RCT, all the 30 walkers joined the service of an experienced trainer, who showed how to warm
up, keep safe and be injury free during the walk. The RCT Chairman, Mr Ravibhai Tanna and Cllr Mina Parmar graced
our event. Our LCNL President, Mr Vinodbhai Thakrar flagged off the Walk. Everyone walked with great energy to
Haveli with the route provided. Thank you to Jyotiben and Rajnibhai Thakrar and Pratibhaben Lakhani for their
hospitality at Haveli. Rajbhog darshan and the Maha Prashad were enjoyed afterwards. What has been very
heartening is the overwhelming support that the event received from the sponsors and volunteers. We raised a
substantial sum for this worthy cause.
On 4th August 2014, being Shravan Somvar, we organised Samuh Shiv Rudrabhishek Maha Puja with
MahaPrashad. We are grateful to all Mukhya yajmans and yajmans. Devotees felt blessed.
On 27th September we are having our popular Saturday Navratri Garbas with Farari Lunch at our new Hall,
Dhamecha Lohana Centre. As every year, we will have Mela like stalls. Music will be provided by Mayaben Panchal
from India.
On 15th November we are celebrating Diwali in Style with all LCNL Parivar.
On 6th December we will have our Annual Christmas Party for People with Disabilities and their Careers and Parents
at RCT Hall.
We anticipate having Medical Camp and Women’s International Celebrations in the New Year.
On behalf of all Mahila Committee, I would like to thank our sponsors and well-wishers for their continued generous
support. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our upcoming events.
“May we join our strengths to be a source of strength to others!”
Sandhya Gandecha
Mahila Chairperson 2014-2015
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Live Music with MAYABEN PANCHAL from India
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´Chaalo Raas Garbani Ramzaat layei ane Diwali ni kharidi kariye.....µ
Dandias and Aarti Thalis on Sale
STALLS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
On Saturday 27th September 2014
At Dhamecha Lohana Centre, Brember Road, South Harrow, HA2 8AX
PLEASE SHARE CARS
SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM A VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
Time : Door Opens at 12:00pm
12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm ² 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) ² Same Price Held For The Last 3 Years
For Tickets And Further Information please contact:
Sandhyaben Gandecha 01707 270540
Nutanben Jobanputra 01923 836309
Sukeshiben Thakkar 020 8416 3838
Pushpaben Karia 020 8907 9563
Prafulaben Chotai 020 8907 9193
Pushpaben Panchmatia 020 8537 8580
Pravinaben Khagram 020 8248 4601
Reena Popat 07931 347854
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On Saturday 6th December 2014
Time: 12.30pm to 5:00pm
Venue: At RCT Sports Centre,
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA2 6NG
Lunch 12:30 to 2:00pm
Performance and Entertainment after 2:30pm
Fo r Fu r th er i n fo r mati o n p l ease co n tact:
Sandhyaben Gandecha: 07956 883342
Pra
raff ul aben Chot ai: 07956 470712
Nutanben Badiani: 07903 937909
Reena Popat 07931347854
Nutanben Jobanput ra : 0192383
836309
6309
Bhavi niben Kot echa: 07770 922911
K alpnaben Sanghani: 0
020
20 82043271
Ur mi l aben Thakk ar M BE 01923825523
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Dhamecha Lohana Centre (DLC) “Realising the Dream”
The weekend of 28th and 29th June 2014 was a truly cherishing memory as part of our ties for
so many years with LCNL as DLC was opened.
During the years 2009-2010 when Pratibhaben was President the concept of having a building
with the blessings of our Vadil and the support of the whole Executive Committee was conceived
and this led to the reality that we all experienced.
Both of us were given the task of fulfilling the “Opening Ceremony” of the Centre and we were
delighted and honoured to have been given this responsibility to ensure that all goes according
to the expectations.
The Ceremony began with the welcoming of guests and donors on Saturday with Havan, Pooja,
and Bhajans etc. Sunday was the prime day of the Ceremony. Fortunately the weather was in
our favour which allowed us to carry out a procession in proper traditional and religious style with
"dhol" player and our singing and dancing.
First and foremost, we were privileged to have the presence of Shree Shasthpithadishwar
Goswami 108 Shree Dwarkeshlalji Maharajshree. The opening of the centre by Pujya JeJe,
created a truly divine atmosphere. The Pravachan that he gave was inspirational and his
blessings have undoubtedly secured the future of our progress and service to the community.
We congratulate the LCNL President for mobilising various fraternities of LCNL namely Mahilas,
YLS, RCT, Senior Ladies, Senior Men, LCF Trustees, and volunteers to assist us in various tasks.
Each and every volunteer, committee member fulfilled their tasks ranging from the car park,
kitchen, hall and decoration with smiles and enthusiasm in abundance. With this co-operation
and sincerity, there is no reason why the Community cannot move forward from strength to
strength.
We were really pleased that all the Mahilas participated enthusiastically and were actively
involved in "Sthapna and stage decoration", the "havan" ceremony, processions and welcoming
with appropriate singing & greet with a smile.
We would like to thank all our major Donors for their generous contributions towards the building.
Last but not the least, Pradeepbhai Dhamecha and Pariwar have been instrumental in all aspects
of this project. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for their unconditional generosity, co-operation,
support and always willing attitude. As Jeje Shree Dwarkeshlalji said LCNL means Love,
Compassion, Nobility and letting go. We remain indebted to all the Donors for their extraordinary
generosity and may they continue to support in the good causes.
Jai Shree Krishna & Best wishes
Pratibha Lakhani
Deepak Jatania
Joint Convenors – DLC opening Ceremony
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AAV TARU KARI NAKHU SHOWS ALSO AT FOLLOWING VENUES
THURSDAY 4TH SEPT, FRIDAY 5TH SEPT AT 8PM - RUISLIP, WINSTON CHURCHILL HALL
TICKETS £15/£20/£25 WITH DINNER FROM BHANUBHAI PANDYA 07931 708 026
• P.R.PATEL 07957 555 226
SATURDAY 6TH SEPT AT 8PM - HATCHEND HIGH SCHOOL JAIN SOCIAL GROUP
TICKETS £15/£20 WITH JAIN FOOD FROM SUNIL GANDHI 07840 512 600 • HITEN KAMDAR 07976 244 756
SUNDAY 7TH SEPT 2.30PM & 7.30PM - POTTERS BAR,
WYLLOYTTS CENTRE CAREDUCATION TRUST
TICKETS £15/£20/£25 FROM NITIN SHAH 020 8361 2475 • BHARAT SLANKI 020 8854 9820
• KIRTIBEN LAKHANI 07779 089 741
FRIDAY 12TH SEPT AT 8PM - RUISLIP, WINSTON CHURCHILL HALL
ORGANISED BY NAVRANG
TICKETS £15/£20/£25 WITH DINNER FROM PINAL SHAH 020 8795 2391/07878 249 449
• NITESH SHAH 07828 703 125 VIDEORAMA 020 8907 0116
SATURDAY 13TH SEPT AT 8PM - CROYDON, OASIS ACCADEMY, SHIRLEY ROAD
TICKETS £15 & £20 WITH DINNER FROM KALPANA 020 8683 3962/07958 708 139
• YOGI VIDEO 020 8665 6080
SUNDAY 14TH SEPT AT 2.30PM - RUISLIP, WINSTON CHURCHILL HALL
ORGANISED BY BUSY BEES LADIES GROUP
TICKETS £15 & £20 INCLUDING LUNCH FROM JYOTI PATEL 07817 691 050
• JYOTSNA PATEL 07904 722 575 HEMA PATEL 07967 751 122 • BHADRA PATEL 07771 707 225
SUNDAY 14TH SEPT AT 7.30PM - RUISLIP, WINSTON CHURCHILL HALL
TICKETS £15/£20/£25 WITH DINNER FROM ASH/DEEPA 07947 561 947
FRIDAY 19TH SEPT 8PM - LEICESTER, LOHANA MAHAJAN HALL
TICKETS £10/£12/£15 FROM VASANT BHAKTA 07860 280 655 • RADIAS SUPERSTORE 0116 266
9409 • VINOD KOTECHA 07814 964 020
SATURDAY 20TH SEPT AT 8PM - BARKING, BROADWAY THEATRE
EAST LONDON & ESSEX BRAHM SAMAJ
TICKETS £10/£15/£20 WITH REFRESHMENTS SUBHASH THAKER 07977 939 457 • ANANT PATEL
07958 744 464 • RASIKABEN 020 8472 3754 • HARSHAD 07956 334 162
SUNDAY 21ST SEPT AT 6PM - HATCH END HIGH SCHOOL
TICKETS £15 & £20 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS BHANUBEN VADGAMA 020 8427 5715
• CHANDRA SODHA 07830 221 976 • VIJYABEN SUCHAK 020 8907 4345 • P.R.PATEL 07957 555 226
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Lohana Social Centre (Men)
Since the last report in the News & Events in June 2014 issue, the following events have been
accomplished and planned:On 15th June 2014: Picnic to South-End-On Sea was enjoyed by 39 members including spouses. The
weather was excellent and the ride in the train at the pier was a great. On completion of our Annual
Table Tennis and Pools competition, trophy presentation to the winners and runner-ups was arranged
on 14th July 2014.
Our AGM/Annual Panchayat was held on Wednesday the 16th July 2014. The President of LCNL
Vinodbhai Thakrar conducted the election. LCNL representative to LSC Dhirubhai Savani also attended
our AGM. We thank them for their continuous support. Dinner and Mehfil evening has been planned
on Thursday the 4th September 2014 from 6.00pm to 10.30pm at RCT Sports Hall. The charges for
dinner and melodious musical evening is fixed at £10.00 per person.
The new Management Committee for the year 2014/15
Jai Shree Krishna
Chandubhai Rughani
Chairperson - Lohana Social Centre (Men)
Contact List: August 2014
Name
Chandubhai Rughani
(Chairperson)
Address
3 Newlands Close,
Pinner,Middlesex
Postcode
HA5 4QP
Tel No
020 8421 0460
E: [email protected]
Kantibhai Hindocha
(Secretary)
89 Kingsfield Ave,
North Harrow,
Middlesex
HA2 6AL
020 8428 0644
Kantibhai Kakad
(Treasurer)
64 Brook Drive,
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 4RT
020 8248 1635
Committee Members:
Kantibhai Karia
Vinodbhai morjaria
Kiran Sachdev
Vinod Nathwani
Dhirubhai Radia
Hemant Nathwani
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Ajitbhai Adatia – Immediate Past Chairperson –LSC (Men)
Vinod Thakrar - President – LCNL
LCNL Representative to LSC (Men)
Deepakbhai Jatania
Dhirubhai Savani
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LC NL - Lohana Senior Ladies Centre
Organises
Coach Trip to Western
Supermare
On Tuesday. 9th September 2014
£16 per person
Sharad Poonam
Garba
Thursday, 9th October 2014 at RCT
Tulsi Vivah
Wednesday, 8th November 2014 ar RCT
Contact :
Urmila Thakkar, MBE
01923 825523
Maheshwari Kotecha 0208 902 1983
Pushpaben Panchmatia 0208 537 8580
Pratibha Lakhani 0208 907 3330
Naju Thakkar
0208 424 0516
Ella Kotecha
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JAI AMBEE MATAJI
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VRATRI
TRI CELEBRATIONS
CELEBRATIONS!
ONDON PROUDLY PRESENTS
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HA LOHANA CENTRE
TH HARROW, MIDDLESEX HA2 8AX
PTEMBER 2014 to FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2014
AY SHARP 8.00 TILL 11. 00 PM TICKETS PRICES £3
TILL 11.30 PM (Sharp) TICKETS PRICES £5.00
M ) 8.00PM TILL 11.30PM(Sharp) PRICE £5.00
Special Passes are available from Yajman.
onveners or Vinubhai Kotecha
of tickets to LCNL and YLS Members.
NURADHA OF STRINGS
EPTEMBER 2014; THE FIRST NIGHT OF NAVRATRI
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STALL BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT:
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8686 & DINESH KOTECHA JOINT CONVENOR 07816 813239
454644
JEET ASHWIN RUGHANI - 07956 284177
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SUSHMA KHAGRAM - 07432 630852
CENTRE , BREMBER ROAD, S. HARROW,
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BE HELD IN OUR NEW DHAMECHA LOHANA CENTRE
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Family Guidance Sub Committee Report
Good News
We have now planned a Lohana only event on 30th November 2014.
Please the leaflet attached herewith.
Also in the plan is a joint venture with navnat Centre in Hayes for recently Graduated individual
Boys & Girls in the last 5 years this is also in November 2014 but as it is diﬀerent concept it should
not interfere in our normal event of Lohana only event of November 30th 2014.
Please contact:
Vinod Thakrar,
Pratibhaben Lakhani.
Jeetbhai Rughani
Mansukhbhai Raichura
Dinesh Kotecha
Sandhyaben Gandecha
Reenaben Popat
Kind regards
Dinesh Kotecha.
Chairperson – Family Guidance
E-News & Website Report
E-news:
This is only transmitted to the life members who have registered with our membership secretary. This database is
a separate from the bereavement database which is managed by Vinubhai Kotecha. The last E-News was sent for
Janmashtami event invitation. If you did not receive one, please email [email protected] with your correct email
address.
Website:
All the program information from each of the bodies within LCNL is regularly updated. Our building brochure, News
& Event magazine and Raghuvanshi Magazine are uploaded in a flip book format. The current programs are
displayed on the front screen.
We are actively looking at upgrading our website to a more modern design with new functionalities including
launching our new Facebook & Twitter pages.
We have built state of art new system for membership repository online system which will provide online display
of the membership directory, with enhanced search options. This system will be launched in the next few days. If
you have registered your email, you will receive email asking you to create your account so that your current
information and your preferences are recorded. This will give you opportunity to create your own password to allow
you to maintain your profile and preferences and have the ability to view online membership directory.
If you have not registered your email, please send your email details to [email protected] I would like thank
Sanjaybhai Morzaria for his help in this project. If there are any areas which the members would like me to cover,
then please write to me at [email protected]
Amit Chandarana
Chairperson
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YLS Report
As you know we threw our latest event named "YLS in the City" which was a party based event. This event
like last year was a great success with over 220 people in attendance. The feedback from our audience
was tremendous as usual, thank you all for your support.
Since our formation we now have over 150 paid members and with that in mind, the next event will be
exclusively for paid members only. We will be having a YLS Pizza Party on the 7th September 2014, this
will be a great way of giving something back to our members. See info. as below
This will also be our first event at the DLC, which will provide an excellent platform to showcase our new
hall to the Young Lohana community. We have also booked a Venue for a fancy dress Halloween Party on
31st October so we hope to see you all there in your best outfits.
Looking forward to the New Year when we are planning a Motivational Talk to set you up for 2015!! Please
keep tabs on our Facebook page for more info.
Regards,
Reena Popat
YLS Chairperson
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Membership Secretary’s Report
Jai Shree Krishna
I am pleased to report that the membership of LCNL has grown, but slowly. Almost twenty new life members
have been added since April 2014 and we have had many new enquires since opening of the Dhamecha
Lohana Centre in June 2014.
Once again, I would encourage the Membership to promote LCNL to help increase our numbers. As a Life
Member you are part of a largest group of Lohanas outside India who have the same goals and enjoy true
sense of belonging. Some of the membership benefits are listed below:
Have a say in how the community is run
Involvement in the community’s religious and social and cultural events
Play a hands-on role in helping the community
Receive e-newsletters, publications, news and events and members directory
Membership application can be made through the LCNL website or by contacting me on
[email protected] or telephone me on 07815 438 262. Life Membership costs £75.00.
Our feasibility study with a view to producing our database and directory in an electronic format has nearly
concluded with very positive findings.
Finally, I would like to thank all Members for their continual support of the LCNL.
Ashok Dattani
Membership Secretary 2014-2015
Bereavement Committee
Our committee is committed in providing helping hand to the families during the sad time.
We are delighted to inform you that all of the bereavement prayers are now being held at our
DLC hall and that we have already have that more than 15 prarthnas since the opening in late
june of this year.
For Further Information and any assistance including Hall Booking please contact:
Vinubhai Kotecha
07956 847764
Rameshbhai Devani
07957 150505
Manubhai Radia
07961 351484
If you wish to receive bereavement announcements then, please register by forwarding your
e-mail address to: [email protected]
Vinubhai Kotecha
LCNL Bereavement Convener 2014-15
[email protected]
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B & P Report
As we celebrate the 10th year since the first LCNL Business & Professional I am pleased to report that the
activities have been very successful up to so far. The attendances and participation has been formidable.
The Business & Professional Seminar was established to provide a Platform for LCNL members to expand
their network, share ideas and gain valuable insights through the introduction of external speakers and
organisations.
Thus with the sponsors as well as with the speakers we continue to introduce the most pertinent individuals
from within and without the community ensuring that the event oﬀers diverse benefits for all involved.
As always, the price of the ticket covers the costs of the event and therefore the community members and
attendees to gain the best value for money. Additional benefits are gained from our sponsors who this year
are Plurimi Wealth LLP. We are grateful for contribution.
My sincere thanks to all the LCNL committee and to all LCNL members for their continued support
throughout the last 10 years, We are now delighted to invite you to the 1st event of its kind to be held at
the Dhamecha Lohana Centre on the 16th September 2014 for this year's event which is a dinner. For any
further information do not hesitate to contact us.
Deepak Jatania
LCNL - Sports
Report
The annual LNCL golf tournament was held at the Essendon Country Club in Hatfield on Monday 21 July
2014. The event proved to be more successful than last year with 77 golfers who took part on the day 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 who there would have been no golf day and also a
thank you to those that attended the BBQ in the evening. Can I also 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 goods to the participants.
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:, Sterling Accountants,
Harold Benjamin, Santok Group (who sponsored 2 holes), Harrow Service Centre, Sharplink, Newland Manor,
Simple Food, SME Europe, Handsdale Limited, Westminster Home, Kanta Group, Major Estates, Arkay
Windows, Bowling & Co and Circleresidential.com.
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.
Dhiru Savani
Sports Convenor 2014-15
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Full program details will be transmitted very shortly
Please register your interest by sending an e-mail to [email protected]
Please provide your telephone number and full name
Convenors:
Vinod Thakrar 07960541216
Meena Jasani 07900005719
Sandhya Gandecha 07956883342
Sub-Committee
Chandubhai Rughani 020 8421 0460
Pratibha Lakhani 07956454644
Reena Popat 07939251684
Dinesh Shonchhatra 07956810647
Raj Saujani 07932666445
Urmilaben Thakkar (MBE) 01923 825523
Deenesh Thakerar 07939251684
Vishal Sodha 07732010955
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Lohana Senior Ladies Centre’s Report
On 6th June we had a Health Seminar. About 150 people attended the Seminar. We were
glad to see members from Senior Men’s club attend this function. Two professional
doctors were invited to to give talks on Cancer and Knee Joint pains. Dr. Bharti Shah from
Northwick Park Hospital gave informative talk on Breast cancer, Bowl cancer and Ovarian
cancer. Dr. Lalit Sodha gave detailed talk on knee joint pains, operation and Sciatica and
cause of it.
A representative Linda Matthews from Alzemiers Society briefly explained about
Dementia and the help provided by the Society. She distributed leaflets to the members.
Rasika Radia our Yoga Teacher illustrated simple exercise, their benefits and talked on
healthy drinks and their advantages.
Lots of questions asked to these guests were answered satisfactorily. Light snacks wre
served at the end of Seminar.
Linda Mathews was very impressed by the professional way this Seminar was organised.
She emailed me to thank us for inviting her.
Our next programme was Mehfil/Dairo in July. There were about 80 members who
enjoyed the music by Marina and group. Everybody parted after having light snacks.
My thanks to all the committee members for their help at all the programmes. Many
thanks to our President Vinodbhai Thakrar for attending the Seminar
Our next programme is on 21st August. Being auspicious Shravan Month, we have
organised Lotiji Utsav, bhajans and Raas Garba. Everybody is invited. Sunilbhai
Mathuravasi from India will sing Bhajans and Raas Garba. Farari Snacks will be provided.
Our forthcoming programmes are: Coach Trip to Western Supermare on 9th Sept. instead
of Cookery Demonstration. The price is £16 per person.
Sharad Poonam Garba on Thursday, 9th Oct. at RCT.
Tulsi Vivah on 8th Nov. at RCT.
We look forward tp having you all at these functions. Please contact our committee
members for informations.
Jai Shree Krishna
Urmila Thakkar, MBE
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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 Thursday, 23rd October 2014
at D.L.C. Hall, Brember Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 8AX
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
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0781 681 3239
07960 541 216
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LOHANA COMMUNITY NORTH LONDON
With Yajmans
The Family Members of
The Late Shri Dwarkadasbhai and
The Late Shrimati Nimuben Kotecha
Invite all the members to celebrate
JALARAM JAYANTI
On Thursday 30th October 2014
At
at D.L.C. Hall, Brember Road,
Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 8AX
Time: 06.30pm to 08.00 pm Prashadi
Bhajan 08.00PM to 10.00PM
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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Tel: 0207 112 9041
Email: [email protected]
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EXTREMELY deadly: About 90% of people that catch Ebola will die from it. It's one of
the deadliest diseases in the world, killing in just a few weeks.
Untreatable(no cure): Ebola has no known treatment or cure. Victims are usually
treated for symptoms with the faint hope that they recover.
How Do I Know Someone has Ebola?
•Fever •Headache •Diarrhoea •Vomiting •Weakness •Joint Muscle pains •Stomach Pain
•Lack of Appetite
Protect Yourself: •Wash Your Hands with Soap Do this a lot. You can also use a good
hand sanitizer. Avoid unnecessary physical contact with people.
Restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself.
Disinfect Your Surroundings The virus cannot survive disinfectants,heat, direct
sunlight,detergents and soaps.
Clean up!: •Fumigate If you have Pests. •Rodents can be carriers of Ebola. •Fumigate
your environment dispose oﬀ the carcasses properly! •Dead bodies CAN still transmit
Ebola. •Don't touch them without protective gear or better yet avoid them altogether.
Protect Yourself: •Use protective gear if you must care or go near someone you suspect
has Ebola.
Report: •Report any suspicious symptoms in yourself or anyone else IMMEDIATELY.
Do not delay!
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Sunday 30th Nov. 2014
for ages 21-35 (inclusive)
Venue at DLC
Brember Road,
South Harrow HA2 8AX
3pm to 4pm registration
Speed Date to immediately follow
£ 20 per person
£ 15 each when boy & girl register together
Full meal & soft drink provided
Jeet Rughani : 07956 284 177
Reena Popat : 07931 347 854
Sandhya Gandecha :07956 883 342
Vinood Thakrar : 07960 541 216
Deenesh Thakerar : 07939 251 684
Raghuvanshi Magazine For DIWALI
Lohana Community North London Diwali Raghuvanshi Magazine is an annual
magazine distributed free to over 2000 families.
Cost of A4 Full Colour Advert:
Prime Section- £1000
Premier Section- £500
Back Section- £250
To place an advert in the Diwali Raghuvansi Magazine,
please contact Yatin Dawada Tel: 07711-650698
Email: [email protected]
To submit any articles for the magazine in Guajarati or English please contact
Mansukhbhai Raichura Tel: 0208 204 4407
Email: [email protected]
The articles must cover topics of interest and relevant to the community and must
be submitted before 10th September 2014
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Report of RCT
Following the recent AGM We have had one meeting on of the trustees 14th July 2014 to discuss the
normal business and the new oﬃcers appointed details of which ae as below.
At this stage there is nothing or imminent to report other than to say that the RCT has made a donation
of £11000 to the LCF for the construction and development of our building
Raj Saujani
Chairperson
+447932 666445
Raghuvanshi CharitableTrust
Name
Rajendra Saujani
Address
1 Armitage Close, Loudwater
Contact List: 29 July 2014 (Charity No. 288272)
Postcode
WD3 4HL
Tel No.
020 8861 9700 (O)
01923 778533 (H)
Mobile & Email
07932 666445
[email protected]
Rosend, Sarratt Road
Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3JF
020 8427 9988 (O)
01923 773637 (H)
07976 253971
[email protected]
82 Morley Crescent East
Stanmore, Middlesex
020 8907 0677 (H)
(Treasurer - Elected Trustee)
07951 229513
[email protected]
Ravindrabhai Tanna
(Elected Trustee)
34 Bishops Avenue.
Northwood
020 8459 0521 (O)
01923 824078 (H)
07958 608072
[email protected]
01923 771348 (H)
WD3 4BX
[email protected]
07973 793120
[email protected]
07841 741655
[email protected]
(Chairman - Elected Trustee)
Kamalesh Kantaria
(Secretary - Elected Trustee)
Parag Thacker
HA7 2LQ
HA6 3DG
Mohanbhai Jobanputra 12 Lime Tree Walk,
(Elected Trustee)
Chorleywood Rickmansworth
Neil Morjaria
(Elected Trustee)
10 Upper Tail
Carpenders Park, Watford
WD19 5DF
Kiranben Popat
(Appointed Trustee)
Little Cheverel
59 Carbery Avenue, London
W3 9AB
Vinodbhai Thakrar
21 Howard Close
New Southgate, London
N11 1EH
020 8361 1877 (H)
07960 541216
[email protected]
28 North Way, London
NW9 0RG
020 8204 4407 (H)
[email protected]
HA6 3NU
01923 825523 (H)
[email protected]
(Trustee - ex-officio LCNL President 2014/15)
Mansukhlal Raichura
(Representative Trustee - LCNL)
Urmilaben Thakkar MBE 12 Foxfield Close
(Representative Trustee - LCNL)
Northwood
Management Committee Members
Ravindrabhai Tanna
(Administrator)
34 Bishops Avenue.
Northwood
HA6 3DG
020 8459 0521 (O)
01923 824078 (H)
07958 608072
[email protected]
Dhirendrakumar Savani
35 Cowbridge Road
Kenton
HA3 9QA
020 8206 1583 (H)
01923 240327 (O)
07956 492825
[email protected]
Dhirendra M Raja
8 Holly Grove,
Pinner
HA5 4TA
020 8902 5311 (O)
020 8421 3309 (H)
07956 918118
[email protected]
Kantibhai Kakad
64 Brook Drive,Harrow
HA1 4RT
020 8248 1635 (H)
07956 258145
[email protected]
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