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For full events listing please visit. http://www.asht.info/heritage_shared or see eflyer attached

For more information email events@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

A unique season of lectures, workshops and exhibitions serving to inspire, inform and entertain. Join in and discover the Sikh Heritage on your doorstep...

"Need a lot more of these events for the children"

"A riveting demonstration, very dramatic..."

"Excellent film more people need to see it"

Heritage Shared 2010 Photo Gallery

Organised in conjunction with Anglia Battlefield Tours, this trip will take you on a journey exploring the contribution made by Sikh soldiers during the Great War

Departures: Hounslow 5:00am, Maidstone Services M20/J8 6:45am

Cost: £90per person. (£85per person when a group of 4 or more book together)

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Price includes travel and tour guide only. Food & refreshments are not included.

For further information email tours@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

Here are just a few comments from previous visitors:

My favourite time on the trip was taking part in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. I felt very proud to represent both Britain and India. I really wanted everyone to know we, as Sikhs, are a very important part of British history. Jeevan Kaur Age 10

It was a huge learning & emotional experience. Jagdish Pamma

With the information and guidance provided by the Historians I could almost hear, smell and feel the battles that took place...Ambi Ray-Sanghera

"Throughout its service in France the magnificent Sikh regiment never failed to answer all calls. Its reputation would be secure and its right to fight shoulder to shoulder with our best troops would be established." General Sir H. Smith Dorien. GOC 2nd Corps

'The Maharajah and the Kohinoor' is a touching tale charting one of the most illustrious episodes in British history. Told through the eyes of the much disputed Kohinoor diamond, the play follows the story of Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Lahore and King of the Sikh Empire, who was deposed at the age of eleven and sent to England. Separated from his mother he arrived on the shores of England and was immediately adopted by Queen Victoria. Encouraged by Her Majesty, Duleep Singh established solid relationships with the Royal family over the years.

However, injustices and insincere intentions eventually drove him into the throws of exploitative meddlers who offered allegiance but left him isolated. He died penniless and alone in a desolate hotel in Paris in 1893.

Written by Hardial S. Rai

Directed by Harmage S. Kalirai

Reviews

Spring Tour 2010 Gallery

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For further information & bookings contact Harpeet Sharma on 0845 600 1893 or email education@asht.info

Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail & Zeroseefr in co-production with The Drum

The daughter of a Royal Palace kennel keeper, Jindan Kaur rose to become a Maharani & the most powerful woman in the Sikh Kingdom. This event sees the UK Premiere of short film 'The Rebel Queen' by Michael Singh which reveals the turmoil, murder, mayhem and diplomatic intrigue surrounding this extraordinary woman, wife of one Maharajah and mother of another. Followed by a panel discussion and Q & A with David Jones, Ipswich Museum.

FREE (Book at events@asht.info)

On display for one night only will be the set of Sikh armour, linked to Duleep Singh and Lord Dalhousie. The evening also offers a talk on the 'Battlefields of the Anglo Sikh Wars' by the military historian Amarpal Singh Sidhu. FREE

(Booking advisable at collectioncare@re-museum.co.uk or call 01634 822221)

Fought in the barren and hostile terrain of the North West frontier on 12th September 1897, the battle of Saragarhi, in which 21 Sikh soldiers valiantly fought and died defending their post against insurmountable odds, is alarmingly neglected in the pages of modern history.

This year's Heritage Shared will feature the launch of ASHT's nationwide 'Saragarhi Day', aimed at increasing awareness of this brave episode in British military history.

The campaign was recently launched at the Imperial War Museum by former head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, His Honour Judge Sir Mota Singh QC and Pops from Tigerstyle.

The campaign aims to encourage participation from organisations and individuals including direct descendents of those who served with the Sikh regiment in that action. The launch will be followed by events at key locations across the country.

"The British, as well as the Indians, are proud of the 36th Sikh Regiment. It is no exaggeration to record that the armies which possess the valiant Sikhs cannot face defeat in war." Queen Victoria

For further details of how you can support the campaign and be involved in various activities visit: www.asht.info/saragarhi and join our Facebook page, search 'Saragarhi: Tradition Never Dies'

The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail's annual series of events Heritage Shared returns this September with an exciting programme to inspire, inform and entertain!

Events include, family workshops at the Wallace Collection where you can take a trail of their Sikh treasures, hear 'tales' of great warrior Maharajah Ranjit Singh with a children's storytelling session at Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Museum, come along to the first UK display of the Malaysian Photographic Exhibition 'Frames of Bravery' which vividly demonstrates Sikh contributions during the second world war, see Sikh armour linked to Duleep Singh & Lord Dalhousie from the Anglo Sikh wars on display for one night only, and much more!

For a full list of events visit www.asht.info/heritage_shared

For information email events@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

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Heritage Shared 2010 Leaflet.pdf

Note: There will now be an additional pick up from Beaconsfield Services M40/J2 at 6:00am

Organised by the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail , this day trip will take you on a journey exploring the contribution made by Sikh soldiers during the WW1

* Experienced guides offer a unique insight into the Indian Army's outstanding contribution to the battles of World War 1

* Visit the preserved trenches at Bayernwald and learn how Sikh forces arrived in Europe unprepared for winter combat

* Visit the battlefields around Neuve Chapelle where Sikh Regiments were involved in heavy fighting

* After visiting the spectacular Indian Memorial, head to the town of Ypres to sample some of Belgium's famous chocolates and wonder the streets of the quaint Belgian town

* The tour culminates at the Menin Gate, with the 'Last Post' ceremony, commemorating those who sacrificed their lives in the defence of others

Departures: Birmingham 4:00am, Royal Leamington Spa 4:45am, Maidstone Services M20/J8 7:15am

My favourite time on the trip was taking part in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. I felt very proud to represent both Britain and India...Jeevan Kaur Age 10

The one thing I learnt from the trip was how little I and others are aware of the contribution made by India for the British Army. There is just so much to learn...Ambi Ray-Sanghera

Only £85 per person. Limited Places available.

BOOK NOW!

Price includes travel and tour guide only. Food & refreshments are not included.

For further information email tours@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

"Throughout its service in France the magnificent Sikh regiment never failed to answer all calls. Its reputation would be secure and its right to fight shoulder to shoulder with our best troops would be established." General Sir H. Smith Dorien. GOC 2nd Corps

www.asht.info

Have a look at the following news piece on the tour featured on the BBC News website

http://news.bbc.co.u.../uk/8720648.stm

Note: There will now be an additional pick up from Beaconsfield Services M40/J2 at 6:00am

Organised by the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail , this day trip will take you on a journey exploring the contribution made by Sikh soldiers during the WW1

* Experienced guides offer a unique insight into the Indian Army's outstanding contribution to the battles of World War 1

* Visit the preserved trenches at Bayernwald and learn how Sikh forces arrived in Europe unprepared for winter combat

* Visit the battlefields around Neuve Chapelle where Sikh Regiments were involved in heavy fighting

* After visiting the spectacular Indian Memorial, head to the town of Ypres to sample some of Belgium's famous chocolates and wonder the streets of the quaint Belgian town

* The tour culminates at the Menin Gate, with the 'Last Post' ceremony, commemorating those who sacrificed their lives in the defence of others

Departures: Birmingham 4:00am, Royal Leamington Spa 4:45am, Maidstone Services M20/J8 7:15am

My favourite time on the trip was taking part in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. I felt very proud to represent both Britain and India...Jeevan Kaur Age 10

The one thing I learnt from the trip was how little I and others are aware of the contribution made by India for the British Army. There is just so much to learn...Ambi Ray-Sanghera

Only £85 per person. Limited Places available.

BOOK NOW!

Price includes travel and tour guide only. Food & refreshments are not included.

For further information email tours@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

Saturday 29th May 2010

Organised by the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail , this day trip will take you on a journey exploring the contribution made by Sikh soldiers during the WW1

* Experienced guides offer a unique insight into the Indian Army's outstanding contribution to the battles of World War 1

* Visit the preserved trenches at Bayernwald and learn how Sikh forces arrived in Europe unprepared for winter combat

* Visit the battlefields around Neuve Chapelle where Sikh Regiments were involved in heavy fighting

* After visiting the spectacular Indian Memorial, head to the town of Ypres to sample some of Belgium's famous chocolates and wonder the streets of the quaint Belgian town

* The tour culminates at the Menin Gate, with the 'Last Post' ceremony, commemorating those who sacrificed their lives in the defence of others

Departures: Birmingham 4:00am, Royal Leamington Spa 4:45am, Maidstone Services M20/J8 7:15am

There will now be an additional pick up from Beaconsfield Services M40/J2 at 6:00am

My favourite time on the trip was taking part in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. I felt very proud to represent both Britain and India...Jeevan Kaur Age 10

The one thing I learnt from the trip was how little I and others are aware of the contribution made by India for the British Army. There is just so much to learn...Ambi Ray-Sanghera

Only £85 per person. Limited Places available.

BOOK NOW!

Price includes travel and tour guide only. Food & refreshments are not included.

For further information email tours@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

"Throughout its service in France the magnificent Sikh regiment never failed to answer all calls. Its reputation would be secure and its right to fight shoulder to shoulder with our best troops would be established." General Sir H. Smith Dorien. GOC 2nd Corps

www.asht.info

The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail & Zeroseefr in co-production with The Drum

Back by popular demand this family theatre production will tour around schools and venues in the UK from Spring - Autumn 2010.

The tour will launch with a performance at The Drum, Birmingham on 11th March.

Price: £8(£6)

Time: 7:30pm

Location: The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU

For tickets visit www.the-drum.org.uk or call the box office 0121 333 2444

The 'Maharajah and the Kohinoor' is an exciting theatre-in-education production aimed at Key Stages 2 & 3. Charting one of the most illustrious episodes in British history the play is a touching tale of love and loyalty. It follows the story of Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Lahore and King of the Sikh Empire, who was deposed at the age of eleven and sent to England. Separated from his mother he arrived on the shores of England and was immediately adopted by Queen Victoria. Encouraged by Her Majesty, Duleep Singh established solid relationships with the Royal family over the years. However, injustices and insincere intentions eventually drove him into the throws of exploitative meddlers who offered allegiance but left him isolated. He died penniless and alone in a desolate hotel in Paris in 1883.

Written by Hardial S. Rai

Directed by Harmage S. Kailirai

www.asht.info

The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail & Zeroseefr in co-production with The Drum

Back by popular demand this family theatre production will tour around schools and venues in the UK from Spring - Autumn 2010.

The tour will launch with a performance at The Drum, Birmingham on 11th March.

Price: £8(£6)

Time: 7:30pm

Location: The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU

For tickets visit www.the-drum.org.uk or call the box office 0121 333 2444

The 'Maharajah and the Kohinoor' is an exciting theatre-in-education production aimed at Key Stages 2 & 3. Charting one of the most illustrious episodes in British history the play is a touching tale of love and loyalty. It follows the story of Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Lahore and King of the Sikh Empire, who was deposed at the age of eleven and sent to England. Separated from his mother he arrived on the shores of England and was immediately adopted by Queen Victoria. Encouraged by Her Majesty, Duleep Singh established solid relationships with the Royal family over the years. However, injustices and insincere intentions eventually drove him into the throws of exploitative meddlers who offered allegiance but left him isolated. He died penniless and alone in a desolate hotel in Paris in 1883.

Read reviews and see photos from performances here

If you would like to host the play in a school, community centre or venue in your area don't miss the chance to book the play!

For further information call 0845 600 1893 or email education@asht.info

New screening in Leicester!

Sunday 7th March

Time: 3pm

Location: The Phoenix Square, Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG

Price: £5

For tickets vivist https://tickets.phoenix.org.uk 202422800 or call 0116 2422800

Flying Sikhs provides an intimate portrait of the Sikh pilots who valiantly contributed to British success in both World Wars. The history of the Sikhs who flew in the Royal Flying Corps, the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force has been forgotten, yet their bravery was recognised widely both within the armed services and the public during the dark days of the Blitz and the Japanese invasion of South East Asia. Included are interviews with the last remaining Sikh pilots from WWII.

Flying Sikhs was written and directed by Navdeep Singh Kandola, an award-winning filmmaker specialising in ecology, ethnicity and Punjabi culture in a career spanning over twenty years.

Produced by the Sikh Art & Film Foundation

Also showing

The Prisoner's Song by Michael Singh - A Gripping Story of Sacrifice, Suffering, and Ongoing Injustice

In 1916 German scientists made an 80-second audio recording of a Sikh soldier captured at the Battle of Flanders during WWI. The starving soldier, Mal Singh, yearns to return to his home in the Punjab, the "land of butter and milk." Retired Indian Colonel Perminder Singh Randhawa reflects on Mal Singh's fate, and locates his descendants still living in the ancestral village, and hoping to receive his long-forgotten pension.

Produced by Sikhpoint.com

Time: 3pm

Location: The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, B6 4UU

Price: £5 (£4 concessions)

For tickets visit www.the-drum.org.uk or call 0121 333 2444

Contact Name: ASHTContact Email: events@asht.infoEvent Website: http://www.the-drum....-fighter-pilots

This illustrated talk on iconic Sikh Hero Baba Deep Singh will focus on his life and martyrdom. Presented by Sikh scholar Lt Col Harisimran Singh, the talk will also examine the Sikh marital tradition.

Time: 7pm

Location: Aston Business School, Aston Street, Birmingham B4 7ET

FREE

For further information and bookings email events@asht.info or visit http://www.asht.info/heritage_shared

Set in the grounds that house the jewel in the crown, UK's leading musicians Tigerstyle perform live with music inspired by the life of the last Maharajah of Punjab, Duleep Singh.

Tigerstyle effortlessly fuse Traditional Dhadi Raag, Punjabi Bhangra and Contemporary Hip-Hop. Songs set to thundering Dhol drums, Scottish Sikh brothers Tigerstyle present a live performance of soulful vocal tones complimented by rich instrumentation on Mandolin, Sarangi & Algozay accompanied by punctuating Horns, dark Strings and boomin Bass!!!!

Also performing

Raj Academy, the world's leading institution preserving, promoting and reviving authentic Sikh Music will present a small performance of the sacred music as practiced over 300 years ago by the Sikhs, using the melodic instruments of the Sikh Court. Rabab, Saranda, Sarangi, Jori, Dilruba and Taus reunite again to sing in harmony the scales of the unstruck sound - Anhad - taking you beyond sound.

Time: 6:45pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: £20

For family bookings and children's tickets call 0845 600 1893

Location: Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

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For further information email events@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893

5th - 26th September

A unique season of lectures, workshops and exhibitions serving to inspire, inform and entertain.

This years events include an exclusive performance by Tigerstyle at the Tower of London, a gallery talk with internationally acclaimed artists 'The Singh Twins', a lecture on the iconic Sikh hero Baba Deep Singh & the Sikh Martial tradition and much more......................

Join in, discover and enjoy the splendour and substance that underpins the heritage connecting the Sikhs and the British.

Location: Nationwide, UK

Find out more at www.asht.info/heritage_shared or call 0845 600 1893.

£29k to £32k per annum – depending on experience

Fixed term 2 year contract.

The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to bring a greater understanding of Sikh heritage and history to the wider public. The ASHT Development Project is a £900,000 national programme of work taking place in a range of venues including museums and heritage sites and on-line.

An experienced and energetic Project Manager is required to join the team and lead ASHT in its next phase of development. This includes the opportunity to guide and shape the programme while working closely with heritage institutions nationally. Applicants for this post will need to be self-motivated with an ability to juggle multiple priorities and have strong event management and people skills. An interest in Anglo-Sikh heritage would be useful.

If you wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Harbinder on 01922721504

This is a full time position based in our offices in Walsall.

For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website www.asht.info/vacancies

Closing date 12 noon on 1^st October 200

Interviews will be held on 9^th October 2008 in Walsall

The fifth Annual Anglo Sikh Heritage Week begins on September 13th and promises to be bigger and better than previous years!

Events will be held at various locations across the country between 13th-21st of September. With a range of events including Gatka(Sikh Martial Art), Storytelling, Childrens' Workshops and Lectures by prestigious speakers there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Visit www.asht.info for further information and a full programme of events or email events@asht.info