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could someone tell me where it would be best to park for the day, because im presuming its gonna be busy , so head to find a parking space and it will prpbs be expensive. itl be the first time im going to london in maybe 8years so im gona be lost.

could you also let me know the nearest, coach station, and train stations to the rally.

also will there be stalls for books, literature etc?

thanks sangat ji

i am sure there will be transport provided from up north? it's worthwhile checking it out with your local Gurdwara, i am sure Leeds and Manchester have transport (don't know if this is too far from Newcastle? grin.gif ) most Gurughars have coaches hired for the day... i am hoping someone else can provide you with name/number of your regional contact person

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PLEASE FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR CONTACTS, BLOGS, WEBSITES, E-GROUPS...etc:

1984 REMEMBRANCE MARCH & FREEDOM RALLY

SUNDAY 3RD JUNE 2007

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--PROGRAMME--

Gather at Hyde Park (Reformers Tree) from 11.30am

Remembrance March through Central London to Trafalgar Square between 1:30-3.00pm

Freedom Rally in Trafalgar Square between 3.00-5.00pm

-CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GURDWARA FOR TRANSPORT-

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Organised by: Federation of Sikh Organisations with the support of Gurdwaras and Sadh Sangat

*NEVER FORGET 84*

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PLEASE FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR CONTACTS, BLOGS, WEBSITES, E-GROUPS...etc:

To the Gurdwara Sahibs and Sadh Sangat of the United Kingdom,

REMEMBRANCE MARCH AND FREEDOM RALLY

CENTRAL LONDON

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE 2007

We are writing to request your full support for this year's remembrance march and freedom rally that will be taking place in central London on Sunday 3rd June 2007. Sikhs will gather in Hyde Park from 11.30am and the remembrance march will begin at 1.30pm and conclude with a freedom rally in Trafalgar Square between 3-5pm.

The Federation of Sikh Organisations (FSO) takes responsibility for organising the event, but it very much relies on Gurdwaras and the Sadh Sangat to support all aspects of the event.

In the last few years the main member organisations of the FSO have encouraged younger Sikhs to take the lead in many areas of the event and introduce new ideas to attract young Sikhs and take our message to non-Sikhs. For example, in the last few years we have seen:

i) the use of an eye-catching open top coach with a sound system on route (2004)

ii) the use of larger and more effective banners (2004-2006)

iii) better and more professional literature to distribute along the route of the march (2004-2006)

iv) more non-Sikh speakers or Sikh speakers from abroad (2004-2006)

v) the use of a large video screen in Trafalgar Square (2006)

vi) younger Sikhs speaking in English (2004 – Hyde Park and 2006 – Trafalgar Square)

For the event to be a bigger success and the implementation of these ideas requires support from Gurdwaras and the Sadh Sangat. The following action points are suggested for Gurdwaras:

Action Point 1 - Please use the link below to download the poster and ensure it can be put up on large screens at Gurdwaras where they are available, as well as forums, e-groups, blogs and other websites:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/CAMPAIGN8..._poster2007.jpg

Action Point 2 - It would be helpful if regular announcements could also be made at Gurdwaras about the 3rd June event and the availability of transportation (coaches, minibuses etc).

Action Point 3 - Posters and postcards should now be in Gurdwara Sahibs around the country. Please ring Bhai Kuldip Singh Chaheru, the FSO co-ordinator, if this is not the case. He is the best person to ring about the availability of posters and postcards - his mobile no is 07973 712872.

Action Point 4 - Give out individual postcards to Sikhs and encourage them at a personal level to attend.

Action Point 5 - Encourage families and young people in particular to attend the event in Trafalgar Square as this will be an educational experience.

Action Point 6 - If the Gurdwara operates a Panjabi school it should encourage as many youngsters as possible to attend with their parents and teachers at the school. This event should be seen as an annual 'field' trip as there will be many learning opportunities with the activities planned in Trafalgar Square. Therefore, where Gurdwaras have Panjabi school on Sunday, youngsters and teachers should be given the time off to attend this 'field' trip.

Action Point 7 - It would be good to see as many banners and placards as possible, therefore it is suggested that each coach organised by the Gurdwara should try and bring a couple of banners (one possibly with the Gurdwaras name) and 10 placards. Each minibus should try and bring one banner and 5 placards. The sandwich boards used by youngsters worked really well. Also please dig out all your banners from previous years. Banners and placards are a great way to generate awareness.

Action Point 8 - Make announcements at the Gurdwara regarding the event taking place on Sunday 3rd June and encourage the Sadh Sangat to take part in larger numbers and inform non-Sikhs of this important commemoration.

Action Point 9 - Arrange transportation for the local Sadh Sangat to take part in the commemoration and arrive in good time for the start of the event in Hyde Park.

Action Point 10 - Both prior to and after this important commemoration publicise the participation of Sikhs in the local newspapers and on local radio.

Action Point 11 - Contribute towards the costs. A breakdown of the expected costs will be provided to each Gurdwara Sahib. If you wish to sponsor a specific cost element of the event and have this acknowledged, this can be arranged e.g. advertisements.

-FSO Co-ordinator-

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