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SUMMARY:SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2025 Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SAaS presents our 22nd Annual Event 2025!! \nThe 2025 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 22nd annual event on 29/11/2025.‬ \nVenue: Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Rd\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL \nDate: 29/11/2025 \nTime: 6.30pm-10:00pm \nhttps://buytickets.at/saasplymouth/1871066 \n 
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/saas-annual-cultural-evening-2023-2/
LOCATION:Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Road\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL
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SUMMARY:Sparkling Splendor: The Grand New Year's Eve Gala!
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nAs we approach the end of the year 2023\, the excitement for our New Year’s Eve Celebration organized by the South Asian Society (SAaS)\, Devon and Cornwall is building up! We hope you are as eager as we are to welcome 2024 with joy and festivities. \nTo make this event a memorable one\, we encourage each of you to secure your tickets as soon as possible. The details of the event are as follows: \nEvent:     Sparkling Splendor: The Grand New Year’s Eve Gala!\nDate:       Sunday\, December 31\, 2023\nTime:      9:00 pm – 2:00 am\nVenue:    Sparkwell Parish Hall\, Sparkwell\, PL7 5DD \nReserve your spot at the celebration by booking your tickets. Early bookings will help us ensure a seamless experience for everyone. \nA few important notes for the celebration: \n1. BYOD (Bring Your Own Drinks): Kindly bring your preferred beverages to enjoy during the event. We want you to feel at home and savor your favorite drinks. \n2. BYOS (Bring Your Own Snacks): While the hall will be buzzing with energy\, we recommend bringing your own snacks to keep your energy levels high as you dance the night away. \n3. Open Dance Floor: Dance enthusiasts\, get ready to strut your stuff! Our venue features an open dance floor where you can let loose and dance your way into the New Year. \n✨ Supporting a Worthy Cause:\nWe’re thrilled to announce that the proceeds from this extravagant celebration\, after deducting all expenses\, will be donated to the Plymouth Food Bank. Your participation not only ensures a night of joy but also contributes to making a positive impact in our community. \nLet’s come together as a community to ring in the New Year with laughter\, music\, and shared moments. We look forward to celebrating with each and every one of you. \nSee you on the dance floor! \nWarm regards\, \nSAaS Trustees \nAll members from the South Asian community from Devon and Cornwall are welcome or rather encouraged to attend.  \nTickets will not be available at the gate as the event is usually oversubscribed. \nA Special Note to Parents:  \nWe understand the importance of family\, and we want everyone to have a fantastic time\, including our little ones. Parents\, please take special care of your children during the event. While the night promises fun and excitement\, ensuring the safety and well-being of our younger members is our top priority. \nhttps://buytickets.at/saasplymouth/1084137
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/sparkling-splendor-the-grand-new-years-eve-gala/
LOCATION:Sparkwell Parish Hall\, Sparkwell\, PL7 5DD\, Sparkwell\, PL7 5DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T233000
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SUMMARY:SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2023 Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SAaS presents our 20th Annual Event 2023!! \nThe 2023 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 20th annual event on 18/11/2023.‬ \nVenue: Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Rd\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL \nDate: 18/11/2023 \nTime: 6pm-11:30pm
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/saas-annual-cultural-evening-2023/
LOCATION:Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Road\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210808T133000
DTSTAMP:20210731T015019Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Walk supporting Devon Mind
DESCRIPTION:Charity Family Walk organised around Burrator Reservoir on Sunday the 8th of August. The walk will be roughly for 2 hours. \nDetails:\nMeeting point – Burrator Reservoir car park at 9.30 am. \nThe walk starts at 10.00 am sharp led by Dr Bharat Shrestha & Dr Smita Tripathi \nDuration of walk roughly 2 hours for Adults. If walking at a slower pace\, it may take slightly longer. \n\nPlease come prepared for the weather changes – rain or sun. If there are extreme weather warnings\, we may cancel at the last minute.\nLunch would be at 13.00 hours.\nOne bottle of water and a snack will be provided per person from the Society.\nJoining members will need to bring their own packed lunch and drinks.\n\nA minimum voluntary donation of £5.00 per family (towards Devon Mind) is desirable. \nEvent Registration
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/charity-walk-supporting-devon-mind/
LOCATION:Burrator Reservoir\, Burrator Reservoir\, PL20 6PE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Virtual Annual Event 2020
DESCRIPTION:Due to the recent national lockdown announcement\, we have postponed the Virtual Annual event to 19th December. This will allow members more time to prepare while we are not allowed to meet in small groups.\n\nPlease find attached details on Guidelines for the virtual event.\n\nThere will be a nominal charge of £5 per family to cover the costs of the virtual platform.\n\nKey Dates:\n\n10th Nov 2020 – Entry registration deadline\n\n16th Nov 2020 – Notification of entry acceptance\n\n13th Dec 2020 – Deadline for submitting pre-recorded performance\n\n19th Dec 2020 – SAaS Virtual Annual Event\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/virtual-annual-event-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190914T170000
DTSTAMP:20190928T175453Z
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SUMMARY:Respect Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:This year Plymouth Respect Festival turns 21 and will be celebrating in style\, with world music and dance at Plymouth Guildhall. \nThere 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. \nThere will be a range of performances from the South Asian community during the event including participation in the parade. We will also provide some south Asian snacks in our stall with the hope to raise funds for the Brain Cancer Charity in Plymouth.
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/respect-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Plymouth Guildhall\, PL1 2BJ
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190601T190000
DTSTAMP:20190928T180353Z
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SUMMARY:AGM 2019
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to participate in the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM 2019) of SAaS  \nDate – Saturday\, 1st June 2019\nTime 3-7pm (arrival 3 pm for 3.15 Start)\nLocation – Sherwell Church\, Plymouth University\, PL4 8AA \nAgenda:\n1. Welcome: Soft Drinks / coffee / tea\n2. Tribute to Anjanaben\n3. Short Cultural programme plus Prize distribution\n3. A. Welcome by the chairperson\nB. Secretary – report\nC. Treasures Report.\n4. Members comments- AOB\n5. Food served and socialisation- 5:30pm onwards\n06:30 pm close \nIf members want to discuss anything\, in particular\, please email us (chairpersonsaas@gmail.com) your agenda item by 18th May so that we can add it under the General Meeting item. Please confirm your attendance by 18th May for catering purposes and let us know if you have any dietary requirements (e.g. allergies etc.). \nWe encourage our members to participate in the cultural programme. If you/your child would like to participate for a short performance for the programme please send an email to chairpersonsaas@gmail.com by 18th May \nPlease note\, photographs will be taken during the event and will be used to promote the work of the society externally. By attending the event you are providing consent to use these photos for the above-mentioned purpose. If you do not want us to use any of your photographs then please let us know via email by 18th May.  \nAll trustees please email (chairpersonsaas@gmail.com) at least 2 weeks prior to AGM (i.e.18th May 2019) that you would like to serve as a trustee for next year. If anyone would like to join as an associate trustee\, please send an email to chairpersonsaas@gmail.com by18th May 2019.  \nWe look forward to seeing you all during the AGM.  \nThank you \nSAaS Trustees
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/agm-2019/
LOCATION:Sherwell Church\, Sherwell Church\, University of Plymouth\, Plymouth\, PL4 8AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190112T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190112T170000
DTSTAMP:20181216T015045Z
CREATED:20181216T015045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T015045Z
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SUMMARY:Eden project visit - Free entry
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nWhilst 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 advance booking is recommended (there is a charge for this activity). These opportunities might change so please check the Eden Project website for an updated information. \nThe current ticket prices are £64 for a family of 4 or £25 per adult and £12.50 per child. This is a great opportunity to avail (for FREE) and explore EDEN as a community event. We have a limited number of places and we need to let them know in advance. Please fill in the following form to express your interest. We have also investigated the option to travel as a group in a coach. If we have enough members interested to travel as a group we will book a coach. Ticket prices per seat will be between £7-£10 depending on final numbers. We need to inform them by 2nd January 2019 latest.  
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/eden-project-visit-free-entry/
LOCATION:Eden Project\, Bodelva\, PL24 2SG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181117T233000
DTSTAMP:20180924T001632Z
CREATED:20180725T224343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T001632Z
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SUMMARY:SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2018
DESCRIPTION:As an amazing and eventful year progresses\, SAaS brings to you another exciting and colourful event to look forward to in 2018! \nBe 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!  \nSAaS presents our 15th Annual Event 2018!! \nVenue: Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Rd\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL \nDate: 17/11/2018 \nTime: 6pm-11:30pm
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/saas-annual-cultural-evening-2018/
LOCATION:Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Road\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180630T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20180531T103115Z
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SUMMARY:SAaS Badminton charity event 30th June
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrain 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.  \n\nbrain tumours continue to kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer\nthere are over 120 different types of brain tumour\nit is estimated that around 16\,000 people a year in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour\nless than 20 per cent of brain tumour patients survive beyond 5 years of their diagnosis\n10 people a day die of a brain tumour\n\nAccordingly we have teamed up with Brain Tumour Research and help raise funds for this important underfunded area of research.   \nIn support of this cause Nuffield Health\, Devonshire Health and Racquets Club is offering free access to their world class facilities for the participants and their families for 30th June and 1st July. Nuffield Health are investing heavily this month to upgrade their gym facilities with an launch event planned on the 24th June. It will be a great opportunity for you and your family to experience the state of the art facilities while contributing towards an important cause and enjoy some badminton.  \n \n  \nPlease buy your tickets or offer to volunteer here by clicking the button below. \n \nFormat and rules:  \nAs this is the inaugural Badminton Cup from our society the format and rules of the event will be determined by the number of registrations we receive by 20th June.  \n 
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/saas-badminton-charity-event/
LOCATION:Nuffield Health\, 10\, Plymbridge Lane\, Derriford\,\, Plymouth\, PL6 8BD
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T183000
DTSTAMP:20180531T234647Z
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SUMMARY:AGM 2018
DESCRIPTION:Date/ time: 9th June\, 16.00- 18.45\nVenue: Sherwell Church\, University of Plymouth\, PL4 8AA\n \nDear all\nMany 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.\nSincere thanks also to members who have volunteered themselves to be trustee of the society.  \nNeedless to mention\, society’s activities\, achievements and future directions depend on active participation of its members. Apart from socialising\, this is an important opportunity for the members to move the society forward.\nWe also had good response for the cultural event to be organised during the AGM. There are still the opportunity for the members\, especially the kids to perform during the event. Please let us know if you or your kids would like to take the opportunity to perform during the event.\nIf you have not already registered\, this is a final request to come forward and participate in the meeting. Please spare few minutes to register your participation.\nPlease note- parking is available free in the University Campus and in the Sherwell Church parking area. The car should however be parked in the designated parking ways only.   \nWe will look forward to see you on 9th June\, 2018. \nAgenda / sequence of the event: \n\nWelcome and socialising: 16.00- 16.30 (Tea/ coffee/ soft drinks available)\nCultural programme: 16.30-17.00 \nAGM: 17.00-17.30\n\nWelcome by Chairperson\nSecretary’s report\nTreasure’s report\nAOB\n\n\nSnacks/refreshments and socialising: 17.30-18.30\nClose of the meeting: 18.30
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/agm-2018/
LOCATION:Sherwell Church\, Sherwell Church\, University of Plymouth\, Plymouth\, PL4 8AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171112T200000
DTSTAMP:20171030T133546Z
CREATED:20171030T133512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T133546Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhism and Meditation workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Vidyadhara began his spiritual pursuits early in life\, and soon after graduating from St. Xavier’s High School — a Jesuit boarding school in Kathmandu — he began exploring Hindu Tantra under the guidance of his granduncle\, Dhana Shumsher Junga Bahadur Rana. However\, after failing to find spiritual fulfilment even after nine years of intense practice\, he began to practise under the famous Vedantic master\, Khaptad Baba. However\, here too he failed to find the answers to his questions\, and this led him to seek them in the Buddhadharma. \nIn 1979 he began practising Zen under the guidance of Roshi Nanrei Kobori — the Abbot of Ryokoin\, a sub-temple of the Daitokuji of Kyoto — and the Korean Master\, Seung Sahn\, and his student\, Zen Master Wu Bong (Jacob Perl). However\, the difficulties in communicating with his teachers from Nepal led him to seek for qualified teachers within the Tibetan Buddhist community in Nepal\, and in 1987 he met his first Vajrayana teacher\, the Venerable Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche\, considered by many to be among the greatest modern Dzogchen masters. \nTulku Urgyen Rinpoche further introduced him to various other masters\, and from them he received numerous empowerments (Abhishekas/Wangs) and practice instructions. In April 1996\, under the guidance of His Eminence (HE) the late Chobgay Trichen Rinpoche — the then head of the Tsarpa subdivision of the Sakya School — and His Holiness (HH) Sakya Trizin Rinpoche\, he entered retreat at his residence in Bishalnagar\, Kathmandu. \nAfter completing six and half years of retreat\, Chobgay Trichen Rinpoche bestowed upon him the title of “Rinpoche”\, and in 2006\, at the end of his tenth year in retreat\, he again bestowed upon him the tile of “Mahayogi” (Great Yogi). On 25 May\, 2013\, at the end of his seventeenth year in retreat\, HE the Fourth Karma Thinley Rinpoche honoured him with the title of “Vidyadhara” (Wisdom Holder). Called Rigdzin in Tibetan\, the title refers to one who constantly abides in the pure essence of the nature of mind and who has special knowledge of the use of different Vidyadharanis (Wisdom Mantras)\, their principles\, origins\, uses\, etc. It was used in the past to address such accomplished Tantric masters as Mahasiddha Vimalamitra\, Guru Padmasambhava\, Mahasiddha Virupada\, etc. \nNow in his twenty-second year of retreat\, the Vidyadhara is committed to extending it to the rest of his life in the Tse Tsam style of the Tibetan tradition as practised by the great yogi\,  Lama Shyabkar. This type of practice allows for the retreat to be held in multiple places with short breaks. As such\, in March 2017 he embarked on his first teaching tour with a visit to Thailand; with visits to the US\, the UK\, and Australia scheduled for later in the year. \nAlthough he is under a strict practice schedule in retreat\, the Vidyadhara has always found time to disseminate his teachings\, primarily in the form of written discourses\, which are translated from the original English into Nepali and read out by his chief disciple\, Narayan Prasad Rijal\, during monthly gatherings of the growing Sangha. Four volumes of these teachings\, entitled “Bodhipushpanjali” (The Flower Garland of Wisdom) have so far been compiled and published. In addition\, the Vidyadhara has written prolifically\, primarily in English\, on various aspects of Buddhism\, including defences of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism\, and his visions for Buddhism in the modern age. \nWhile his Hindu background has facilitated his teachings and interactions in Nepal\, his wide knowledge of western philosophy and psychology makes his style especially suited for western and western-oriented Sangha members. In addition to traditional Vajrayana teachings\, including those based on his termas\, he also conducts healing and therapeutic workshops\, and advocates integrating various psychotherapeutic and psychological practices with Buddhist meditation techniques in order to expedite mind transformation and enable his disciples to advance rapidly along the path. \nBesides the Vajrayana tradition of Tibet and Nepal\, the Vidyadhara is also a scholar of Chan and Zen Buddhism; Jodo Shinshu; and the Abhidharma  of the Mahayana\, Vaibhashika and Theravada traditions. He also maintains a keen interest in both Zen and Theravada practices\, and one of his aims is to make available all aspects of the Buddhadharma to those interested in studying and practising it. As such\, he promotes a non-sectarian and universal Buddhist tradition\, where all lineages and traditions of Buddhist practices are respected.
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/buddhism-and-meditation-workshop/
LOCATION:Roland Levinsky Building\, Room 206/207\, Roland Levinsky Building\, University of Plymouth\, Plymouth\, Devon\, Pl4\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171111T233000
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SUMMARY:SAaS Annual Cultural Evening 2017
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets can be purchased online or through one of the trustees. From 28th Oct Adult Ticket Price will be £20 so buy early to save. \nWe are offering 1 year free membership to everyone who will be attending the event this year. \nVenue: Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Rd\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL \nDate: 11/11/2017 \nTime: 6pm-11:30pm
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/saas-annual-cultural-evening-2017/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170930T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170930T190000
DTSTAMP:20170910T201731Z
CREATED:20170910T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170910T201731Z
UID:461-1506790800-1506798000@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Curry Night in Support of St Luke's Hospice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/curry-night-in-support-of-st-lukes-hospice/
LOCATION:Drakes Place Garden\, Drakes Place Garden\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL4 8AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161029T233000
DTSTAMP:20161004T101300Z
CREATED:20161004T092816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T101300Z
UID:330-1477764000-1477783800@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:South Asian Society Annual Cultural Event 2016
DESCRIPTION:There will be variety of Music\, Dance and delicious Asian cuisine. All the members and non-members are welcome to participate in evening cultural events. Please contact one of our trustees for more information or participating in cultural events. \nVenue: Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Rd\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL \nDate: 29/10/2016 \nTime: 6pm-11:30pm \nTickets can be purchased online only.
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/south-asian-society-annual-cultural-event-2016/
LOCATION:Devonport High School for Girls\, Lyndhurst Road\, Plymouth\, PL2 3DL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160717T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160717T150000
DTSTAMP:20161003T121032Z
CREATED:20160912T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T121032Z
UID:317-1468749600-1468767600@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Burrator Reservoir Walk/Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Dear All \nA family Picnic with the intention walking around the Burrator Reservoir (2- 3 miles walk)  is planned weather permitting on Sunday 17th of July. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable shoes. Bring your own food for yourself and family and plenty of Drinks- weather is supposed to be hot on that day. \nMeeting place Burrator Reservoir – Near Stone Bridge \nTime between 10.00  – 11.00 AM ( Meeting Time at Reservoir) \nBest Wishes \nBharat
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/burrator-reservoir-walkpicnic/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160702T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160702T230000
DTSTAMP:20161003T121049Z
CREATED:20160912T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T121049Z
UID:315-1467486000-1467500400@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Music Masti 2016
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nPlease see below for the details of programme \nEndeavour Charity Musical Masti Night\nOn 2 July 2016\nTrinity URC Church Hall\, Torr Lane\,  Plymouth PL3 5NY \nProgramme \n19: 00 – 21: 30 Food \n19: 25  – Welcome by Somaiah Aroori \n19: 30 – 19: 35  Prayer by Swetha Pandy & Saahithya Aroori \n19: 35 – 19: 40  Skit by Ayyali Naresh & Bhumika Sinha \n19: 40 – 19:55  Singing by Torbay Music Masti Group \n19: 55 : 20:05 Singing by M Mirza & Ashutosh Kulkarni \n20: 05:  20: 10 Singing by Rashmi Jain \n20: 10  – 20: 40 Music Masti by Sreevidya Aroori\, Rachna & Himanshu Sharma\,  Ashutosh Kulkarni \n20:40  – 20: 55 Break Time / Presentation by Somaiah Aroori \n20: 55 – 21:05 Singing by Suparna and Somnath Bagchi \n21:05 – 21:10  Heavy Metal Guitar Song by Sam Braganza \n21: 15 – 21: 20 Singing by Ganga Srinivasan \n21: 20 – 21:25 Singing by Naveen Arora \n21: 25 – 21:35 Singing by Arunima & Sayanima Kisku \n21: 35- 22:05 Music Masti by Sreevidya Aroori\, Rachna & Himanshu Sharma \, and Ashutosh Kulkarni \n22: 05- 22: 10 Singing by Sheela Raghu \n22: 10 – 22: 15 Raffle Prizes  by Raja Srinivasan \n22: 15- 22: 20 Vote of Thanks by Raj Srinivasan \n22:20 -23:00  Singing and Dancing \nFood is provided by VR Catering from 1830 on wards for a reasonable price \nTea/Coffee/Lassi/Squash are complimentary and will be available through out the programme. \nThere is plenty of free parking in the church premises and nearby Venn Grove and Venn Crescent. \nOn behalf of \nRaj\, Ashutosh\, Himanshu & Somaiah
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/music-masti-2016/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160604T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160604T180000
DTSTAMP:20161003T121049Z
CREATED:20160328T222556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T121049Z
UID:166-1465052400-1465063200@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM of South Asian Society 2016
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting of South Asian Society 2016 \nAGM includes cultural programme (details to follow). \nFree welcome soft and hot drinks .\nFood after meeting .\nFree Parking is on the site.\nAll welcome\, your presence makes the difference.
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/agm-of-south-asian-society-2016/
LOCATION:Crownhill Methodist Church\, 3 Crownhill Road\, Plymouth\, PL6 5AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151010T230000
DTSTAMP:20151007T220157Z
CREATED:20150902T232908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T220157Z
UID:25-1444500000-1444518000@www.southasiansociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Diwali Eid Celebrations 2015
DESCRIPTION:South Asian Society welcomes you all to enjoy its annual Diwali-Eid event \nVenue: Elm community centre \nDate: Saturday 10th of October 2015 from 6pm-11pm. \nThere will be variety of Music\, Dance and delicious Asian cuisine. All the members and non-members are welcome to participate in evening cultural events. Please contact Dr Sree Vidya Aroori – Secretary of the society for participating in cultural events. Tickets for the events will be on sale soon and will be notified through email and web.
URL:https://www.southasiansociety.org.uk/event/diwali-eid-celebrations-2015/
LOCATION:Elm community centre\, Leypark Walk\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL6 8UE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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