Indian Cookery Class – Saturday 27th February, 5pm – 6:30pm

Indian Cookery Class – Saturday 27th February, 5pm – 6:30pm

Ingredients for Indian Cookery Class

Book your ticket for Cookery Class: Click Here

Objective: Connect our communities, lift spirits and improve social well-being

Date: Saturday 27th February, 17:00pm – 18:30pm

Organiser: Sussex Indian Punjabi Society

Supported by: Brighton and Hove County Council

Tutor: Minesh Agnihotri – Local Professional Chef from the The Kari Club

Format: Via Zoom (Details will be issued nearer the time of event)

Class Size: 50 Households(May increase depending on demand)

Main Dish (Veg & Non Veg): Tutorial will be focused on Mamaji Paneer Kari / Chicken Kari made with fresh spices, cashew nut** puree and roasted fenugreek. Cooked with a beautiful sweet potato and carrot thoran.

Supplementary Side Dishes: Cumin bayleaf basmati rice and wholemeal chapati’s. As tutorial will be focused on main dish, it is requested participants prepare the supplementary side dishes in their own time using cooking instructions provided.

Dish Serving: 4 people

Cooking Instructions / Pre-preparation: This will be provided in advance, detailing utensils required and what to prepare beforehand eg chopping and measurement of ingredients.

Allergies: ** Cashew Nut puree will be excluded for those with allergies or replaced with suitable alternatives available. Participants are requested to advise on all food allergies at the time of booking.

Cost: Including tutorial and all ingredients

  • MembersFREE* with “Promotion code” valid for ‘Members Only’.
  • Non-Members – £10 per household

NB: Normally this costs £40, so this is a real humbling and charitable offer from Minesh Agnihotri during COVID19 lockdown specially for Sussex Indian Punjab Society members and our surrounding communities.

* FREE Promotion Code: This will be issued with value of £10 in advance, valid for Sussex Indian Punjabi Society Members ONLY for first 40 bookings. In Ticket selection screen; simply select ‘Enter promo code‘ highlighted in blue in top left hand corner, then input code and select ‘Apply‘. If you wish to use this opportunity to donate, then simply omit the use of promo code. We are a non-profit organisation, so all proceeds from donations will go towards the benefit of our communities through events and activities we organise. If you wish to make further donations either now or at any other time, simply follow instructions via link; Donate.

Distribution: Boxed ingredients will be available from Friday 26th February 2:00pm

  • Delivery is FREE for those households within 7 mile*** radius of Brighton & Hove (via SIPS volunteers). Otherwise, £8 delivery fee applies for distribution outside this range.
  • Collection is possible at pre-arranged time and location within 7 mile*** radius of Brighton & Hove. Pick up points will be pre-agreed with participants nearer time of class.

NB: ***7 mile radius of Brighton & Hove covers range from Peacehaven (East) to Shoreham-by-sea (West) and Pycombe (North). Please email info@sussexindianpunjabisociety.com or speak with one of our dedicated and friendly committee members if you have any issues with delivery or collection.

Communication: WhatsApp Group / Email will be used to keep participants informed of updates leading up to event.

Booking Deadline: Friday 19th February, no later than 5:00pm

Book your ticket for Cookery Class by selecting ‘Buy Tickets’ button or clicking here: Click Here

Rules/Disclaimer:

– Only one booking per household permitted

– Only book class & delivery of ingredients if you have full confidence that you can attend and participate in the zoom class. The objective is to engage, interact and connect our communities, lift spirits and improve social well-being during these strange times.

Promo code is valid for members only, who were members as at time of this posting. If you wish to become a member and to take advantage of promotions in the future, please complete our Membership Form

– Non-members attempting to use promo code will have their booking rejected and will cause them unnecessary delay.

– If any unforeseen circumstances occur SIPS reserves the right to amend, move or cancel the event. Attendees will receive a full refund and be notified in advance.

Find out more about recruitment of ‘Magistrates’ from BAME ‘Black and Minority Ethnic’ communities via Zoom on Thursday 5th November – 10:30-11:30am

Find out more about recruitment of ‘Magistrates’ from BAME ‘Black and Minority Ethnic’ communities via Zoom on Thursday 5th November – 10:30-11:30am

Anyone aged between 18 and 65 can apply to be a Magistrate, regardless of their education, qualifications and social background.

Hangleton and Knoll Project are hosting in partnership with Brighton and Hove Magistrates, an online event to find out more about the role of local Magistrates, and the current vacancies for Magistrates from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. 

If anyone is interested; please contact Katie Merrien 07422 693478 or katie.merrien@hkproject.org.uk for more information and to book a place and receive a link to the Zoom session. 

Walking through Nanak’s Pakistan with Haroon Khalid – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 5:00 PM(UK) ON ZOOM

Walking through Nanak’s Pakistan with Haroon Khalid – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 5:00 PM(UK) ON ZOOM

Talking about Guru Nanak’s life, philosophy and legacy through gurdwaras in Pakistan. Khalid describes his travels across the length and breadth of Pakistan as he visits the many gurdwaras and other locales associated with the saint, delving into their history and musing about their place and significance in a Muslim country. But this book is not merely a story about gurdwaras, it is also a re-telling of the story of Nanak the son, the poet, the wanderer, the father, the friend. Sifting through the stories of his miracles and poetry, we emerge with a picture of Nanak, the man.

Register now via: UKPHA Discovering Punjab’s Heritage

Diwali 2020 / Facebook Concert Update – Saturday 21st Nov 5pm-7pm

Click here to book in your calendar, view more details or watch LIVE: Diwali Facebook LIVE Concert

We understand how important it is for everyone to meet socially for their health and well being at this special cultural and festive time of the Indian calendar. Hence, as an alternative to our normal Diwali Dinner & Dance, we have planned a FREE virtual Facebook LIVE interactive concert with singers and artists. This is for all local and overseas communities enjoyment on Saturday, 21st November from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

We are dedicating this event to our chosen Charity: Time To Talk Befriending ; excellence accredited befriending charity tackling loneliness through friendship, connection and engagement. A worthy charity in light of current global situation. Please phone 01273 737710 or email the charity if anyone wishes to donate, use or provide their own time and services. We also want to take this opportunity to promote: Bags of Kindness / Bags of Kindness Facebook Group , a group which supports, encourages and inspires individuals, communities and businesses to donate Bags of Kindness on Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Occasions to support the local community and bring us closer together. They have been for a long time generously supporting groups from the homeless to the elderly community.

This event is being achieved with support from Brighton & Hove County Council whilst working together with ‘Indian Colours’ , The Chattri Memorial Group and other interested local organisations of the ‘Brighton Indian Community’. So, please make a note of this in your diaries and share with all your friends and family in UK and abroad to watch on 21st November 5pm (GMT)

List of anticipated Singers/Artists:

BRIJ GYAN KUMAR

RASHIDA KHAN BANU

KULWANT SINGH BHAMRAH (of Apna Sangeet)

Cultural Festivals in October:

9th October – Birth of Guru Ram Das Ji

17th October – Navatri

20th October – Gur Gadi Diwas

25th October – Dusshera

Beach Clean – Sunday 15th November 2020

Beach Clean – Sunday 15th November 2020

Sussex Indian Punjabi Society is again supporting the beach clean up group; Surfers Against Sewage on following dates, times and locations. Note different start location/times to previous beach cleans. I will endeavour to be at start times. Observe latest COVID19 guidelines; eg Keeping to social distancing and limit groups to 6. Look forward to support from anyone who might be interested.

Date : Saturday, 15th November 2020
Time: 10:00am – 13:00pm (participate for whatever duration suitable for you)
Meet Location : Peace Statue on Hove Lawns. Let organisers know you going to event via; https://www.facebook.com/events/s/the-big-sas-beach-clean-bright/668768203996096/?ti=icl

Our Facebook page event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2745166769094481

Bags/Gloves/Pick sticks : If you have these, please bring your own for social safety reasons and in case stock available for volunteers are limited.

Lets show Brighton Indian Community cares passionately about our beaches and are available to help during these difficult and unusual times. Currently council resources are stretched and social behaviour a bit poor from some not taking their rubbish back home if bins full.

Details of this and other campaigns can be found on:

https://facebook.com/events/s/brighton-hove-sas-plastic-prot/596971440981916/?ti=icl