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Birmingham Pragati Mandal, Birmingham, UK

Welcome to BPM

10 SAMPSON ROAD,SPARKBROOK,
BIRMINGHAM, B11 1JL
Tel: 0121 - 771 4478 or Tel: 0844 8700 276

MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTEES

Namaste,

Time to Think Differently – What Next?

As a result of the very exciting and informative Mochi – History and Heritage Project entitled ‘The Journey’ which outlined the migration of the Hindu Mochi community from India, to East Africa and the UK, we have provided an ideal opportunity to rethink and re-evaluate our position and place in the wider Hindu community and direction of travel over the next decade. The Project undoubtedly acted as a catalyst for contributing and establishing a dynamic forward looking BPM and the West.

In considering the above it is proposed that a programme of ‘Time to Think Differently’ is established. This will include a series of workshops and consultations with our members and other key organisations and individuals. In order for us to make informed decisions and minimise risk, for instance in any investments we make, we need to consider any factors which may impact on our community. This will include examining social trends, demographics, income streams, the changing political landscape, the place of the Gujarati Mochi and the Hindu community in a rapidly globalisation environment, etc.

The 'Time to Think Differently' Programme will enable us to debate issues affecting the Hindu Gujarati Mochi community in Birmingham and the wider factors which are likely to impact on the Hindu community. In taking this initiative forward we need to acknowledge and address both the local and national context:

Local Context – Building on Our Success

We acknowledge and celebrate our achievements for BPM with continuous progress that speaks volumes for the unwavering professionalism and commitment of the Executive, Team leaders & the members of their wider team and not least the Management Committee. Having laid a strong and stable organisational structure, BPM is now well placed to build on its past and present achievements. The Board is delighted to pay tribute to their energy, enthusiasm and success in providing what our members have said they recognise as high levels of cultural and religious services. This report is one way of thanking everyone! The Board has to undertake fiduciary (guardian) responsibilities of all that BPM does, but its main focus this year has been the recruitment and appointment of experienced leaders resulting in the well organised and day to day management of BPM. These include for instance special projects undertaken such as the refurbishment programme (led by Shree Kishorbhai D Parmar – Vice President), the outstanding success of the History and Heritage Day (H&H Day) organised by the H&H Day Planning Group, (in particular, we pay tribute to Shree Kishorbhai V Solanki for his imaginative creation of the history of the Mochi Community and Shree Jayantibhai A Surti for researching and writing the history ‘The Journey’, the raising of substantial amount of monies for various charities and the very generous donations towards the BPM Building project Fund by our samaj, individuals and their families.

National Context – the Future of Hinduism in the UK

Modern innovations in communication mean that we are living in shrinking world. As Mochis we are living in a global village and cannot and should not live in isolation of local, regional, national or international issues which impact on us and our families. Future trends in Hinduism will impact on our community. Future trends in Hinduism will impact on our community.
From the banks of the Ganges to the cities of the UK, North America and Europe this ancient faith is on the move. The future of Hinduism - in its intellectual, political, artistic and cultural facets – has an increasingly globalised manifestation. We need to address these developments as part of our responsibility to shape the world in which we live. In addressing the Frontiers of Hinduism, for the sake of the next generation, we need to journey in the wisdom teachings to retrieve those essential insights that will guide their (young generation) response to significant contemporary challenges.
We need to ask what are the ideas, people and politics shaping the future of Hinduism in India and the diaspora? Hinduism is the oldest surviving religion, currently followed by over a billion people in the world, with a universal appeal that is too difficult to ignore. To understand the future of Hinduism, we have to understand its strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
Hinduism can become a dominant and vibrant religion of the world.
In learning to Think Differently, we can find solutions to the above questions.

About Us

Birmingham Pragati Mandal is a registered charity based in the south Birmingham. We cater for the needs of the local Gujarati “Mochi” community

The Mandal’s aims and objects (“the objects”) are:

· Advancement of Education;

· Relief of persons suffering in conditions of need, hardship and distress;

· Advancement of Hindu religion;

· To apply such sums as the Council of Trustees shall determine to or for such charitable purpose or purposes or charitable institution or institutions as the Council of Trustees shall determine.

Shree Krishna Mandir

· Shree Krishna Mandir is an integral part of the Birmingham Pragati Mandal.

· Shree Krishna Mandir celebrates all Hindu religious and cultural festivals.

· Facilities

· We have facilities for private, social or cultural functions. Apart from the main hall, we also have conference rooms.

· See Facilities for Hire for details

Krishna temple, Birmingham, UK

10 SAMPSON ROAD, SPARKBROOK, BIRMINGHAM B11 1JL

Tel: 0121 - 771 4478

Shree Krishna Temple, which was founded in 1994 is the heart of BPM. Although it serves the purpose for Hindu Community in Birmingham, it invites all other ethnic groups to join them to celebrate cultural functions and social events.

The temple have been refurbished recently. Come and visit Radha and Krishna, Mataji, Jalarambapa, Shive link.

Fully tiled temple with heated floor. Aarti everyday at 7.30 p.m.

BPM Events Diary

Tuesday, July 22

DADA Event

Wednesday, July 23

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, July 24

DADA Event

Saturday, July 26

DADA Event

Monday, July 28

DADA Event

Wednesday, July 30

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, August 1

DADA Event

Sunday, August 3

DADA Event

Monday, August 4

7:30pm

BPM Monthly Management Meeting

Tuesday, August 5

NORINEM

DADA Event

Wednesday, August 6

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, August 7

DADA Event

Friday, August 8

5:00pm

PRIVATE BOOKING

Saturday, August 9

DADA Event

4:00pm

SHREE SATYA NARAYAN KATHA

Sunday, August 10

12:00pm

PRIVATE BOOKING

Monday, August 11

DADA Event

Wednesday, August 13

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, August 15

DADA Event

Saturday, August 16

4:00pm

PRIVATE BOOKING

Sunday, August 17

DADA Event

6:00pm

JANMASTHMI

Tuesday, August 19

DADA Event

Wednesday, August 20

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, August 21

DADA Event

Saturday, August 23

DADA Event

Monday, August 25

DADA Event

Wednesday, August 27

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, August 29

GANESH CHATURTHI

DADA Event

Sunday, August 31

DADA Event

Monday, September 1

7:30pm

BPM Monthly Management Meeting

Tuesday, September 2

DADA Event

Wednesday, September 3

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, September 4

DADA Event

Saturday, September 6

DADA Event

Monday, September 8

DADA Event

Wednesday, September 10

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, September 12

DADA Event

Saturday, September 13

SHRADH BHAJAN & BHOJAN

Sunday, September 14

DADA Event

Tuesday, September 16

DADA Event

Wednesday, September 17

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, September 18

DADA Event

Saturday, September 20

DADA Event

Monday, September 22

DADA Event

Wednesday, September 24

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, September 25

7:30pm

NAVRATI STARTS

Friday, September 26

DADA Event

Sunday, September 28

DADA Event

9:30am

ATHAM HAVAN

Tuesday, September 30

DADA Event

Wednesday, October 1

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, October 2

DADA Event

Friday, October 3

7:00pm

LAST DAY OF NAVRATRI

Saturday, October 4

DADA Event

Monday, October 6

DADA Event

7:30pm

BPM Monthly Management Meeting

Wednesday, October 8

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, October 10

DADA Event

6:00pm

SHARAD POONAM DANDIA RASS

7:30pm

Satsang Group

Saturday, October 11

6:00pm

kitchen hire

Sunday, October 12

DADA Event

9:00am

private booking

Tuesday, October 14

DADA Event

Wednesday, October 15

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, October 16

DADA Event

Saturday, October 18

RANGOLI COMPETITION

DADA Event

Monday, October 20

DADA Event

Wednesday, October 22

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, October 23

DIWALI ANNAKUT

Friday, October 24

NUTAN VARSH

DADA Event

Sunday, October 26

DADA Event

Tuesday, October 28

DADA Event

Wednesday, October 29

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, October 30

DADA Event

Saturday, November 1, 2014

DADA Event

Sunday, November 2, 2014

DIWALI DINNER & DANCE

Monday, November 3, 2014

DADA Event

7:30pm

BPM Monthly Management Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, November 7, 2014

DADA Event

Sunday, November 9, 2014

DADA Event

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

DADA Event

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, November 13, 2014

DADA Event

Saturday, November 15, 2014

DADA Event

Monday, November 17, 2014

DADA Event

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

DADA Event

7:30pm

Yoga

Friday, November 21, 2014

DADA Event

Sunday, November 23, 2014

DADA Event

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

DADA Event

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

7:30pm

Yoga

Thursday, November 27, 2014

DADA Event

Saturday, November 29, 2014

DADA Event

Rosoi Group

Formerly known as Mahila Mandal

Delight your senses with a vibrant dishies experience at any BPM function.

Rasoi Groups cooking is unparalleled blend of traditional gujarati dishes and modern British cuisine will captivate your taste buds and inspire your sense of the east and west.

A new experience in fine eastern dining, every moment of your visit to BPM's cooking is stimulating. Absorb the aromas of our cooking and see BPM's Rosoi Group at work as you wait to be served; and finally, relax in the warm, sophisticated atmosphere of our hall/temple area and enjoy our function as you savour the best meal you've ever had.

Apart from cooking Rasoi Group also organises the fowlling:-

Kichee Party

Ladies night out

Nori Nom

If you have any ideas or suggestions of events that you would like to see at BPM's Rosoi Group to organise

Vrudh

B.P.M Vrudh Seva Mandal was formed in 1996. Since 1996 BPM, have organized a number of functions with lots of guest speakers. Every month they have an elderly social gathering which normally takes place on the first monday of every month, which includes seminars on keep fit and how to maintain your health. Keep fit classes for over 50's are also organized on a regular basis. The club provides services to older people from Gujarati community, Although the club meets in Sparkbrook (UK), their membership comes from across the city and into neighboring boroughs and because BPM has a Temple the members are able to worship and pray whilst at the centre

Vrudh Seva Mandal is a non profitable centre and their main aim is to get the elderly people who are isolated, depressed or disabled, away from their daily routine and socialize with other people of the same age and interests. The objectives therefore are to run the elderly dinner club more efficiently with the intentions of creating unity amongst the community and have more health, body hygiene and cultural seminars.

Look after yourself, and enjoy life to the full. Come and join us, first Monday of every Month. Speak to Naginbhai B. Parmar at BPM.

More details can be obtained from BPM Office between 7.15 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

Council of Trustee,
The Executive Committee,
Women's Network,
B.P.M.Youth Association,
Bal Vihar and Vrudh Seva Group.

BOARD	NAME	STATUS
TRUSTEE BOARD CHAIR	Chandrakantbhai "JAY" Chauhan	COT Chair
TRUSTEE BOARD SECRETARY	NEETAben U MAKAWANA	COT Secretary
TRUSTEE BOARD VICE CHAIR	Jayeshbhai M. Chauhan
TRUSTEE BOARD TREASURER	JAYESHbhai I SOLANKI	COT Treasurer
CHIEF OPERATION TRUSTEE	HAMEERBHAI CHOUHAN
OPERATION TRUSTEE	Ashokbhai U. Bodhani,
EXECUTIVE BOARD	RAMANBHAI BULSARA	President
	PareshBHAI A Bodhani	Vice-President - Events
	KISHORBHAI D Parmar	Vice-President - Operations
	Jayaben J chavda	Secretary
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS	Anushkaben a parma	Public Relations Officer
YOUTH ASSOCIATION	devishbhai h chouhan	Chairman
	shakunt h parmar	Vice Chairman
	natashaben m parma	Secretary
	jaysel k parmar	Treasurer
WOMEN'S NETWORK	taraben d chauhan	Chairperson
	arvindaben s champaneri	Secretary
	meena a patel	Secretary
VRUDH SEVA	Naginbhai Parmar	Organiser
BAL VIHAR	Nareshbhai K. Parmar	Headmaster
	Maheshbhai Miyanger	Vice Head
	Bhavnaben H. Chavda	Secretary

Bal Vihar

Gujarati school is organized and run by a team of qualified teachers. It is open every Saturday afternoon and they provide service to all Hindus who wish to learn their mother language.

Although the school is in Sparkbrook (UK) the students come from across the city and into neighboring boroughs. The school is very active with full programme of education throughout the year and because BPM has a temple the children are able to worship and pray whilst at the school.

We take great pride in the fact that there are Gujarati classes and teaching of Hinduism at the BPM Hall. Please send your children to attend these classes.

The new term will begin in September.

For further information contact shri Nareshbhai K. Parmar

Youth

Welcome to B.P.M.Y.S.A

BPMYSA is here for our samaj, bringing in members to take part and socialise with other members in a safe and friendly environment.

Our sporting activities are for all ages and we are offering top facilities at hugely competitive/subsidised rates and where possible free of charge.

Please take advantage of all of our sporting activities, they are great fun, fitness focused and socialising orientated.
Try and attend of all our organised events as these help to fund our annual expenses to keep all of the activities at a low cost and on going for the future of our samaj

For more details contact:

Sports Team Leader - Devish Chouhan

Mobile: 07817 182783

Vice Sports Team Leader - Shak Parmar

Mobile: 07809 485602

Hire Charges

· BPM consists of an entrance foyer,

· care takers office,

· a small library,

· a very colourful temple

· a large hall includs a raised stage,

· a LARGE and very clean kitchen for cooking and food preparations,

· Changing Rooms,

· Plasma screen and a projection screen

· a car parking area.

· (Sixty 5ft x 3 ft tables and lots of chairs)

Contact BPM

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