September 2017
November 2017
SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2017
This year we are preparing a dynamic mix of performance to highlight various facets of the south asian culture. The performances will comprise of a variety of music, dance and instrumentals involving diverse members of the community. Dinner will be included constituting of delicious Indian sub-continental cuisine. All the members and members of local Devon and Cornwall communities are welcome or rather encouraged to attend. Please contact one of our trustees for more information or participating in cultural events. Tickets can be…
Find out more »Buddhism and Meditation workshop
The Vidyadhara Acharya Mahayogi Sridhar Rana Rinpoche was born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1949, the eldest child of Nara Narayan Shumsher Junga Bahadur Rana — a former Deputy Inspector General of Police and the grandson of the penultimate ruler of the Rana Dynasty, Maharaja Padma Shumsher Junga Bahadur Rana — and Shanti Rana, the daughter of Raja Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh, the humanist King of Bhajang. The Vidyadhara began his spiritual pursuits early in life, and soon after graduating from St. Xavier’s High School —…
Find out more »June 2018
AGM 2018
Date/ time: 9th June, 16.00- 18.45 Venue: Sherwell Church, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA Dear all Many thanks to those who have confirmed their participation for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the South Asian Society (SAaS). Sincere thanks also to those who have volunteered to participate or have suggested kid’s performance during the AGM. Sincere thanks also to members who have volunteered themselves to be trustee of the society. Needless to mention, society’s activities, achievements and future directions…
Find out more »SAaS Badminton charity event 30th June
Together with the support of Nuffield Health, South Asian Society of Devon and Cornwall is delighted to announce our first Badminton tournament on the 30th of June to raise money and support a day of research towards Brain Tumours & Cancer. Brain Tumour Research is an official charity partner of Plymouth University. It is one of only four universities in the UK working with the charity to improve the treatment and outcomes of brain tumours. brain tumours continue to kill more…
Find out more »November 2018
SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2018
As an amazing and eventful year progresses, SAaS brings to you another exciting and colourful event to look forward to in 2018! Be ready to be a part of the biggest celebration of South Asian culture with our local communities, to put on your dancing shoes, try some amazing asian food and show off the hidden talents you all have! SAaS presents our 15th Annual Event 2018!! Venue: Devonport High School for Girls, Lyndhurst Rd, Plymouth, PL2 3DL Date: 17/11/2018 Time:…
Find out more »January 2019
Eden project visit – Free entry
We are delighted to announce that in collaboration with the EDEN project, we have been able to secure a free of charge admission to Eden project on the Saturday 12th of January 2019. Whilst in EDEN, you may like to take the opportunity of upgrading to a Local’s Pass. This gives you unlimited admission to Eden project and all of their wonderful seasonal programmes until the end of October 2019 and can be purchased at the time of your visit. They will also have ice rink up and running, and…
Find out more »June 2019
AGM 2019
We cordially invite you to participate in the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM 2019) of SAaS Date - Saturday, 1st June 2019 Time 3-7pm (arrival 3 pm for 3.15 Start) Location - Sherwell Church, Plymouth University, PL4 8AA Agenda: 1. Welcome: Soft Drinks / coffee / tea 2. Tribute to Anjanaben 3. Short Cultural programme plus Prize distribution 3. A. Welcome by the chairperson B. Secretary - report C. Treasures Report. 4. Members comments- AOB 5. Food served and socialisation-…
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Respect Festival 2019
This year Plymouth Respect Festival turns 21 and will be celebrating in style, with world music and dance at Plymouth Guildhall. There will be world food stalls in the Guildhall car park to tempt your taste buds and free and exciting activities for children and young people in the lower Guildhall. To celebrate the upcoming festival we've been to meet some members from fascinating communities in Plymouth. There will be a range of performances from the South Asian community during…
Find out more »November 2019
SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2019 Tickets
SAaS presents our 16th Annual Event 2019!! The 2019 annual event celebrates the cultural diversity of our communities and increases cultural understanding. We have prepared a large variety of performances for you to enjoy. Please come join us at the 16th annual event on 16/11/2019. Venue: Devonport High School for Girls, Lyndhurst Rd, Plymouth, PL2 3DL Date: 16/11/2019 Time: 6pm-11:30pm
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