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Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh! The Sikh Soc's of the West Midlands along with BOSS are organising a fantastic trip to the largest theme park in the UK... ALTON TOWERS! On Sunday 30th October, (the last day before the park closes for the winter) coaches full of Singhs & Singnees will be making their way down to Alton Towers for a day full of fun, fireworks, food and everything else you could possible expect from a day out like this! To take full advantage of the discounted price of £20 (£23 non Sikh Soc members) then please ring the number below at least a week before the trip and we can reserve you a ticket. Ring 07740 823 103 or email wmsikhsocs@gmail.com See you there!

WEST MIDLAND’S “BITESIZE SIKHI” SEASON 05! Wednesday 9th Feb- Wednesday 16st Feb Following the great success we have had during the last year, West Midland Sikh Soc’s now present to you the “BiteSize Sikhi” Season!! This is a series of three events; one of which is an inspiring talk, the second a day of paintballing and the third is Spiritual Vibes – a truly enlightening evening of devotional songs with translations in English. Following the recent Tsunami which shook the world in December 2004, this is your chance to make a difference. You will have the opportunity to hear first hand how Sikhs are helping in the relief aid at the talk held on the 9th Feb at UCE and you will also be able to join in prayer with the rest of the West Midland Sikh Students at the Keertan on Campus event. Also, at these two events, you will have the opportunity to donate any money towards the aid. Attached is the main poster, detailing where and when each event is being held. Transport to each event is available locally. Please contact your local Sikh Society for more information. You may also find a small description of each event below. For general information… See: www.boss-uk.org Email: wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org COMPASSION: SERVING OTHERS WEDS 9TH Feb: 2PM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ENGLAND (UCE): ATTWOOD BUILDING, ROOM 040 Seminar led by Ravinder Singh the founder of Khalsa Aid: A Registered Sikh Charity based in the UK. Ravinder Singh has travelled to places such as Kosovo and Congo and has recently returned from some of the worst hit areas in Asia. Discussions will focus on the importance of Seva (volunteering) in Sikhi. It will also provide information how YOU can help the cause. Please come along to educate yourself about the much needed seva and compassion… (ucesikhsoc@yahoo.co.uk) PAINTBALLING MASSACRE III SUN 13TH Feb PICK-UP POINTS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES. Not to be missed! After last years paintball massacre, everyone can’t wait to get back on the battle field!! Tickets are £25 for Sikh Society members. This includes 300 paintballs, all the necessary equipment, lunch and transport. Purchase your tickets by getting in touch with your local Sikh Society so if you would like to go, please contact us now. All are welcome. (For general info: 07740 823103) SPIRITUAL VIBES WED 16TH Feb: 3PM ONWARDS UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON: MU BUILDING, ROOM MU318 Spiritual Vibes is a keertan event with a difference which offers a totally spiritual enlightening experience. It’s done on campus to give all students the opportunity to get together and sing the Guru’s praises! As well as listening to the words of the Guru, there will also be an opportunity for students to do Keertan themselves and to listen to some inspiring stories told live. Translations in English will be available on a big screen and everyone is welcome. Transport will be available. (wolvessikhsoc@#)

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WEST MIDLAND’S SIKHI WEEK 2004! Weds 24th Nov- Weds 1st Dec Following on the success of previous weeks, the famous Sikhi Weeks of the West Midlands is back and boy is it going to be bigger then ever! With displays, talks, fairs, a classical music concert and a massive langar event this week promises to be the best yet. Attached is the poster for the week and a short description of each event. Please take the time out to come down and join in… you can’t afford to miss it! For general information… See: British Organisation Of Sikh Students Email: wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org Ring: 07830 255 969 GATKA: LIVE N’ EXPLOSIVE! WEDS 24TH NOV: 2-6PM UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON: SPORTS HALL: Colourful and exciting display of an ancient Sikh martial art (Gatka) Accompanying the display will be a Fair in the university Sport's Hall. There will be displays from local organisations & information on Sikhi. Free refreshments will be served, short films shown and charity events will take place. Entry will be free for all! (www.uksikhs.com/www.wolvessikhsoc@hotmail.com) WIPE OUT 1984 THURS 25TH NOV: 6-9PM ASTON UNIVERSITY: NG09 A top barrister dedicated in the field of human rights will l ead the lecture, 20years on from the massacre of Sikhs that occurred in Delhi. We will explore what happened then and since and what can be done next. Video clips will also be shown. Free refreshments to be provided. (astonsikhsoc@#) SEVA: LANGAR ON CAMPUS! FRI 26TH NOV: 11-3PM UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: OUTSIDE THE CLOCK TOWER The aim is to provide a free meal to as many people as possible on campus in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev jee’s Gurpurb. Langar will be served in a large marquee in the middle of campus. As much help as possible is needed for this event, so come along to partake in seva in a unique way! (www.bhamsikhsoc.info/bhamsikhsoc@#) SIKHS IN THE CITY SAT 27TH NOV: 4:30PM START ARENA THEATRE; WOLVERHAMPTON Get the chance to watch this highly acclaimed showing in our very own Sikh Week private showing. Purchase your tickets at a special discounted rate. Please ring 07740 823103 to buy your tickets. (www.boss-uk.org/wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org) SPIRITUAL VIBES: KEERTAN DARBAAR SAT 27TH NOV: 7PM ONWARDS Location & event TBC: Hopefully after the Sikhs in the City play we will be able to get together and sing the Guru’s praises! More information will be released closer to the time so watch this space! (www.boss-uk.org/wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org) 1-1430 MON 29TH NOV: 6-9PM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ENGLAND: Seminar led by a learned member of the congregation on the Sikh’s Guru, Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Discussions will also focus on 400years of Guru Granth Sahib Jee that the Sikh’s are celebrating this year. (ucesikhsoc@yahoo.co.uk) CLASSICAL VIBES TUES 30TH NOV: 6-9PM ASTON UNIVERSITY: MB708C We have managed to invite a world-famous tabla player to perform a traditional North Indian classical set at the University. Similar events in the past have proved to be very popular with Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike. (astonsikhsoc@#) BITTER-SWEET SACRIFICE WEDS 1ST DEC: 2-5PM THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: CR5, THE GUILD Interactive seminar on the life of Guru Gobind Singh Jee, focusing in particular on the sacrifice of his four beloved sons, that occurred exactly 300years ago. Event will include videos, slideshows and musical explanations.. (www.bhamsikhsoc.info/bhamsikhsoc@#) For general information… See: British Organisation Of Sikh Students Email: wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org Ring: 07830 255 969 Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh!

WEST MIDLAND’S SIKHI WEEK 2004! Weds 24th Nov- Weds 1st Dec Following on the success of previous weeks, the famous Sikhi Weeks of the West Midlands is back and boy is it going to be bigger then ever! With displays, talks, fairs, a classical music concert and a massive langar event this week promises to be the best yet. Attached is the poster for the week and a short description of each event. Please take the time out to come down and join in… you can’t afford to miss it! For general information… See: British Organisation of Sikh Students Email: wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org Ring: 07830 255 969 GATKA: LIVE N’ EXPLOSIVE! WEDS 24TH NOV: 2-6PM UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON: SPORTS HALL: Colourful and exciting display of an ancient Sikh martial art (Gatka) Accompanying the display will be a Fair in the university Sport's Hall. There will be displays from local organisations & information on Sikhi. Free refreshments will be served, short films shown and charity events will take place. Entry will be free for all! (www.uksikhs.com/wolvessikhsoc@hotmail.com) WIPE OUT 1984 THURS 25TH NOV: 6-9PM ASTON UNIVERSITY: NG09 A top barrister dedicated in the field of human rights will lead the lecture, 20years on from the massacre of Sikhs that occurred in Delhi. We will explore what happened then and since and what can be done next. Video clips will also be shown. Free refreshments to be provided. (astonsikhsoc@#) SEVA: LANGAR ON CAMPUS! FRI 26TH NOV: 11-3PM UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: OUTSIDE THE CLOCK TOWER The aim is to provide a free meal to as many people as possible on campus in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev jee’s Gurpurb. Langar will be served in a large marquee in the middle of campus. As much help as possible is needed for this event, so come along to partake in seva in a unique way! (www.BhamSikhSoc.info/bhamsikhsoc@#) SIKHS IN THE CITY SAT 27TH NOV: 4:30PM START ARENA THEATRE; WOLVERHAMPTON Get the chance to watch this highly acclaimed showing in our very own Sikh Week private showing. Purchase your tickets at a special discounted rate. Please ring 07740 823103 to buy your tickets. (www.boss-uk.org/wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org) SPIRITUAL VIBES: KEERTAN DARBAAR SAT 27TH NOV: 7PM ONWARDS Location & event TBC: Hopefully after the Sikhs in the City play we will be able to get together and sing the Guru’s praises! More information will be released closer to the time so watch this space! (www.boss-uk.org/wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org) 1-1430 MON 29TH NOV: 6-9PM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ENGLAND: Seminar led by a learned member of the congregation on the Sikh’s Guru, Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Discussions will also focus on 400years of Guru Granth Sahib Jee that the Sikh’s are celebrating this year. ([email=uces ikhsoc@yahoo.co.uk]ucesikhsoc@yahoo.co.uk[/email]) CLASSICAL VIBES TUES 30TH NOV: 6-9PM ASTON UNIVERSITY: MB708C We have managed to invite a world-famous tabla player to perform a traditional North Indian classical set at the University. Similar events in the past have proved to be very popular with Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike. (astonsikhsoc@#) BITTER-SWEET SACRIFICE WEDS 1ST DEC: 2-5PM THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: CR5, THE GUILD Interactive seminar on the life of Guru Gobind Singh Jee, focusing in particular on the sacrifice of his four beloved sons, that occurred exactly 300years ago. Event will include videos, slideshows and musical explanations.. (www.bhamsikhsoc.info/bhamsikhsoc@#) For general information… See: British Organisation Of Sikh Students Email: wmsikhsoc@boss-uk.org Ring: 07830 255 969 Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh!