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Happy
New Year to all our Readers. Hope you had
an enjoyable and restful festive break. We start
this 3rd year for the LCUK eNewsletter with over
4000 Lohana subscribers for our mailshot worldwide.
Keep promoting the eNewsletter to your Lohana friends
and family. Thanks for your continued support for
eNews - please get you Lohana friends and family
to register at www.Lohana.info
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Community
News & Events
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LCUK
Directory Project
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A special newsletter and a Directory form requesting
your name, address, email and details of your family
will be posted in the next few days to all 6500
Lohana addresses we have got on our database. Please
provide all details as fully as possible so we are
able to collate the information in the form of a
census of all Lohanas in the UK. If you need more
forms for your Lohana friends and family then please
download a copy from our website www.LCUK.org.uk
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LCUK
Variety Show
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LCUK
hosts a Variety Show annually to promote cultural
activities among the young generation within our
Community. It is a marvellous opportunity for our
young members to express themselves through dance,
song and drama. Participation at the UK national
level ensures that people from many different parts
of the country have opportunities to meet and enjoy
each other's company and talent.
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It
gives LCUK great pleasure to inform you that this
years event will take place at Lohana Mahajanwadi
Leicester, Tilda Hall, Hildyard Road, Leicester,
LE4 5GG on Sunday, 22nd February 2009. Tickets
are limited and cost £10 or £15 including
buffet dinner. For more details see our website
at www.LCUK.org.uk.
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LCUK
Lohana Matchmaker event
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Last
year we organised a special Matchmaker event in
Leicester. It was attended by 70 candidates and
80 guests. It was a unique event where candidates
and guests all mingled together yet meeting between
candidates was going on. This was a unique method
of matchmaking.
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Our
second matchmaking event, supported by LCNL, will
take place on Saturday, 14th March 2009 at
Sapphire Lounge, Glengall Road, Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 8TE. The tickets for this event are £17.50
which includes a lavish buffet meal and soft drinks.
All participants will get free membership to Lohanamatchmaker.com
for one year. To receive full details of this
event please send an email to MatchMaker@LCUK.org.uk. |
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LCUK
Easter Sports festival
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This
annual event will be hosted on Saturday 11th
and Sunday 12th April 2009 - sports competition,
evening socials and venue details are being finalised.
See our website for more details as we get them.
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SLAB
Valentine's Mehfil
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On
Saturday 7th February 2009 at the Horseshoe
Bar & Restaurant, 1214 Stratford Road, Hall
Green, Birmingham B28 9BH. Tickets are £27.50
including a 3 course meal. Click
here for more details.
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LCWL
Valentines Party
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On
Saturday 14th February 2009 at the LMT Lounge,
Wembley. Tickets are £20 including buffet
dinner and Live music. Click
here for more details.
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LCUK
Gujarat Earthquake Schools Update
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The
LCUK sponsored the costs of building two primary
schools (Shakta Sanala and Mota Bhela) with Lions
Club International in the Morbi district of Rajkot.
These schools, rebuilt after the major Gujarat Earthquake,
were opened in March 2004 and currently have a total
of 332 boys and girls studying subjects from Standard
1 to 7.
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Most
of the students are from local under-privileged families
and are getting good education from the twelve teaching
staff employed by the school. The Gujarat Government
has recently provided seven computers to Shakta Sanala
Boys Primary School to hold special IT classes. The
LCUK is looking at a further project to sponsor some
refurbishment and refurnishing work at the schools
and provide funds for IT teachers and some more computer
equipment. We have recently received some photos of
the school which can be viewed on our website at www.LCUK.org.uk. |
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LCUK
Lohana Professionals Network website update |
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The
Lohana Professionals Network (LPN) was set up in 2008
for the purpose of uniting Lohana Professionals around
the world. Based in the UK, under the LCUK banner,
its aim is to enable networking among Lohana professionals
and enable the youth to mature into professionals.
The primary function of LPN is to organise networking
events, provide a forum for professionals of any age
to network, facilitate interview skills workshops,
host CV clinics, setup a regular e-newsletter for
its members, and so on. Visit their newly updated
website to register interest and for more details
- www.LohanaProfessionals.org.uk |
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Other
Events |
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Meet
the Shadow Home Secretary in Leicester
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Meet
Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve on Saturday 7th February
at Shree Ram Mandir, Leicester at 5.00pm to put
forward concerns of the Hindu Community and seek
information regarding Tory Party policies towards
ethnic minorities and lack of Hindu MPs representing
the Tory Party. Meeting is expected to finish at
7.00pm light snacks will be served. For further
information please contact C J Rabheru - 07958 275
222.
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Achievements
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Zena
Rach graduation
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Zena,
daughter of Naren and Hansa Rach, graduated from
the University of Hertforfshire with a BA (Hons)
Double Degree in International Business in November
2008.
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Mikisha
Makwana (Rach) candidate for Redbidge Young Citizen's
Award
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The
Ilford Recorder and Redbridge Rotary Club have recognised
the fund raising efforts of 8 year old Mikisha.
She was the youngest of 10,000 people who took part
in the 5Km Race for Life held in Regents Park last
year. Mikisha finished the race in just 45 minutes
and raised £400 for Cancer Research UK - well
done Mikisha
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Sonia
Rach wins Ready Steady Cook Challenge
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The
versatile Rach family have a hat trick in the achievements
section with Sonia Rach who won a competition last
year at her Oaks Park School with her teacher to
create a healthy main course and dessert on a fixed
budget of just £6. The competition is to be
held at each school in Redbridge this year with
a head to head final for the top prize.
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Sunny
and Shyam Savani presented Diana Award |
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Both
Sunny and Shyam Savani aged 15 from Wellingborough
were honoured in December 2008 with the Diana Award.
The Award gives public recognition to young people
aged 12 - 18 who go that extra mile to make a profound
difference to the lives of their friends, families,
schools and communities. They were chosen for the
Award because of their inspirational qualities that
are demonstrated through their commitment and work
in the field of Dance, Drama & Media Projects
to support young people and community development
through celebrating diversity, fundraising campaigning
and promoting awareness of Every Child Matters for
children and young people. |
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Dr
Dipak Ramji (Raikundalia) wins British Heart Foundation
grant |
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Dipakbhai,
from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University,
has won a grant of £98,709 to investigate a
protein which appears to prevent the build-up of fatty
plaques in artery walls, a major cause of heart attacks.
Understanding how the protein works may lead to new
medicines that prevent or slow down dangerous plaque
formation. |
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Readers
Contributions
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We
have had great articles of interest from our eNews
Subscribers - news and views from Barrack Obama to
the Mumbai Seige and lots of other religious, health,
humour and fun items. Please keep them coming so we
can share them worldwide. |
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President
Barack Obama's video song from India
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This
unique concept by Chirag Thakkar of complimenting
the first coloured President of USA has been musically
arranged by Jayesh Gandhi and sung by both versatile
artists. Click
here to see the video and listen to this
very good song - it will bring a smile to your face.
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Barack
O'Bollywood
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Mumbai
Seige - 'Kill all the hostages except the two Muslims'
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An
attack on India is not an attack on Hindus, Muslims,
Sikhs or Christians, it is an attack on democracy,
secularism and freedom. It is an attack on Hindus
that truly believe "Sarva Dharma Sambhava"
- that all religions are possible and equal and
Muslims that beleive in the true meaning of Islam
- Peace. Phone conversations between Mumbai attackers
and their 'Pakistani handlers' cast chilling new
light on the massacre. Click
here to see the an article in January from
The Independent. Click
here to view a Power Point presentation
on those heros who made India proud in her challenging
day 26th November 2008. TUM CHALO TO HINDUSTAN CHALE!
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Virtual
Ganesh Pooja
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Click
here to perform this very beautiful pooja
on-line on the web. Jai Shree Ganeshaye Namaha.
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Gujarati
Bhajan Video
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Brilliant
singing from Kamlesh Barot in India. What a lovely
rendition of "Hari Tu Gadu Maru Kyan Layi jaye".
Click
here to view the video |
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BT
scraps charges for 0870 & 0845 numbers
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These
are free to dial from January 16th 2009
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Be
inspired by the Great Human Spirit
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It
is the perfect time of the year to watch this video
and have your children watch this..with the new
year and all the hope and promise of the upcoming
year. We can entertain ourselves with the great
human spirit...we can learn many lessons from the
great spirit.... Click
here to see the YouTube video.
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Try
this test - usually can be done in 3 minutes if
your IQ is not under 50
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Click
here and have fun!
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National
Portal of India
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Click
here to see the January e-Newsletter from
the national portal of India. Keep up to date with
all the latest in India by subscribing
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Thirst
can only be quenched by Water
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Click
here for more details on how to use
this very useful style of massage.
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Mudras
- The old Indian science for improving one's well
being
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Doing
simple & easy things can be very beneficial
to your health. Click
here for details and then decide.
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Some
Food Tips
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Click
here to read some very good tips on using
and keeping our foods fresh
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Clumsy
TV Theme Medley
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Enjoyment
for our younger readers - Click
here and turn the volume up!
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US
Visa online authorisation |
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In
August 2008, the United States government introduced
voluntary online authorisation for the visa waiver
programme, enabling participants to apply for authorisation
before travelling. From 12th January 2009, this online
application has become mandatory for passport holders
from any of the 34 countries currently participating
in the visa-waiver programme, of which the UK is one.
The application process takes approximately 20 minutes.
Authorisation is normally granted immediately, but
can take up to 72 hours. You do not need to have firm
plans to travel to apply for authorisation. And once
granted, it stays valid for two years. |
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Calendar
until 2078 |
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Click
here to download a lovely EXCEL based calendar
which can be changed to print out dates for any year
up to 2078. |
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Did
You Know? |
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Ever
sat in a friends car or a rented car and thought "Which
side do I fill petrol from". If you look at your
petrol gauge in a car, you will see a small icon of
a gas pump. The handle of the petrol pump will extend
out on either the left or right side of the gas pump.
If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on
the left. If your tank is on the right, the handle
will be on the right. It is that simple and works
for all cars! |
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Check
Your Photo Card Driving License! |
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Thousands
of motorists are at risk of being fined up to £1,000
because they are unwittingly driving without a valid
licence. They risk prosecution after failing to spot
the extremely small print on their photocard licence
which says it automatically expires after 10 years
and has to be renewed - even though drivers are licensed
to drive until the age of 70. Motoring organisations
blamed the Government for the fiasco and said 'most'
drivers believed their licences were for life. They
said officials had failed to publicise sufficiently
the fact that new-style licences - unlike the old
paper ones - expire after a set period and have to
be renewed. To rub salt into wounds, drivers will
have to a pay £17.50 to renew their card - a
charge which critics have condemned as a 'stealth
tax' and which will earn the Treasury an estimated
£437million over 25 years. |
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Service
really comes from the Heart |
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Click
here to watch the video clip. It is a real
life story of Johnny, the grocery store bagger. It
is very short, but it will remind you of why and how
we make an impact in what we do. It's amazing how
one young Down's Syndrome bagger made such a wonderful
impact on those customers lucky enough to have Johnny
bag their groceries! |
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Young
Indian Vegetarians |
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Click
here to visit their website in UK for more
details. |
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New
website for Gujarati songs, raas-garba, lok geet |
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Click
here
to hear the songs with written lyrics. |
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Harrow
PCT are offering free courses for Expert Patient Programme |
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The
courses are open to any Harrow resident that has a
Harrow GP and is living with a long term health condition,
for example: diabetes, anxiety, heart disease, asthma
etc. The courses run for six weeks. Next course is
Thurs 5th March - Thurs 9th April 2pm - 4.30pm at
Wealdstone Centre, 38-40 High Street, Harrow, HA3
7AE. Call 020 8537 3173 for more details. |
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Articles
from our Readers are hosted on the
www.Lohana.info
website.
If you have any interesting articles then email
them to
eNews@LCUK.org.uk
- please
let us know if you have got the articles from another
website so we can acknowledge them. Any comments
and feedback welcome for all these articles - write
to
Feedback@LCUK.org.uk.
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Community
Announcements
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Bereavements
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Condolences
to the families of all the bereaved on behalf of
the LCUK Executive, Trustees and Central Council
members. May the souls of the sadly departed rest
in peace. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti .......
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Shree
Nareshbhai (Kanubhai) Purshottam Gokani of Leicester
passed away on 20th January aged 60 years. He was
Trustee of Shree Ram Mandir and Shree Lohana Mahajan
Leicester.
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Shree
Laxmidas Pragji Gokani of Leicester (formerly
Kakamega) passed away on 16th January aged 74.
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Shree
Dayabhai Dhanji Lakhani of East London (formerly
Blantyre, Malawi) passed away on 15th January aged
89 years.
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Shree
Mohanlal Hirji Thobhani of Leicester (Formerly
Kabali, Uganda) passed away on 15th January aged
87 years.
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Shree
Shirish Nathwani of Toronto, Canada passed away
on 11th January at the age of 58 years.
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Smt.
Savitaben Dhirajlal Karia (Daughter of Late
Vithaldas Jethalal Hathi) of Leicester (formally
Kampala) passed away aged 72 years on 4th January.
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Shree
Amratlal (Babubhai) Jagjivan Thakar (Bhimjiani)
of Finchley (formerly Dawn & Co Kampala) passed
away on 4th January aged 80 years.
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Shri
Vithaldas Liladhar Amlani of Nairobi passed
away on 2nd January.
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Shree
Dipeshbhai Laxmidas Raithatha of Northwood,
Middlesex (formerly Mbarara) passed away on 31st
December 2008 aged 45 years.
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Smt
Jyotsnaben Dinesh Ondhia of Pinner (of N.D.Patel
- Arusha, Tanzania) passed away on Sunday 28th December
aged 62 years.
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Smt.
Kashiben Karsandasbhai Thakrar of Coventry passed
away on 27th December 2008 aged 73 years.
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Shree
Chhotalal Chaganlal Ghelani of Toronto ( formerly
Mbarara) passed away on 26th December.
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Shree
Pareshbhai Dhirajlal Harji (Popat) passed away
aged 48 years on 20th December.
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Smt.
Lalitaben Karsanbhai Popat of Winchmore Hill
(formerly Kakamega) passed away on 20th December
aged 78 years.
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Smt.
Jayaben Laljibhai Bharania of Leicester passed
away aged 80 years on 16th December.
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Shree
Manilal Vandravan Raja of Harrow (formerly Kampala)
passed away on 11th December 2008 aged 77 years.
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Shri
Chunilalbhai Vasanji Popat of Wellingborough
(formerly of Thyolo, Malawi) passed away aged 77
years on 3rd December.
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Shree
Mahendrabhai Harjivan Popat of Palmers Green
(formerly Nairobi) passed away on 29th November
aged 60 years.
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Shree
Dilipbhai Mansukh Unadkat of Wembley (formerly
Kampala) passed away on 27th November aged 48 years.
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Shree
Kamleshbhai Ratilal Vithlani of Enfield (formerly
Jinja) passed away last year aged 44 years.
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Smt.
Jayaben Amritlal Samani of Northwood (formerly
Eldoret) passed away on 20th November aged 74 years.
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Smt.
Muktaben Bachubhai Sodha of Southall (formerly
Of Kabale, Uganda) passed away aged 81 years on
13th November.
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Shree
Pankajbhai Kalyanji Kothari of Croydon (son
of Kalyanjibhai Karmashi Kothari of Iganga) passed
away on 12 November aged 56 years.
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Smt.
Ramaben Ramanbhai Savani of Mombasa passed away
10th November in Nairobi
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Shree
Jesangbhai Bhimji Dattani of Hatch End (formerly
Kakamega) passed away on 8th November aged 76 years.
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Smt.
Manjulaben Vrajlalbhai Jobanputra of Toronto
sadly passed away on 4 November.
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Shree
Dayaljibhai Ramji Jatania of Bushy, North London
(formerly Nairobi) passed away on 3rd November.
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Smt.
Sakerben Datta of Chesunt (formerly Mwanza)
passed away in November aged 93 years.
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Smt.
Otamben Kanjibhai Lakhani of Edgware (formerly
Iganga, Uganda) passed away on 29th October aged
85 years.
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Shree
Jayeshbhai Dhirajlal Sanghani of Loughborough
(originally Kampala) passed away on 27th October
having lost his battle against Leukaemia.
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Smt.
Savitaben Hiralal Nathwani of Mombasa and Banglore
passed away in Waterloo, Ontario on 27th October
2008 aged 92 years.
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Shree
Bachulal Vasanji Sodha of Southall (formerly
from Kabale, Uganda) passed away on 18th October
aged 90 years.
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Master
Suraj Sunilbhai Jamnadas Bhayani of Rayners Lane
(formerly Kisumu) sadly passed away on 16th October
aged 19 years. |
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Rajeshbhai
(Raju) Bhagwandasbhai Lakhani of Wembley (formerly
Mombasa ) passed away on 8th October aged 54 years |
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Miss
Sheila Sodha, daughter of Hemleta and Shashikant
Sodha of Wembley (formerly of Mwanza, Tanzania) sadly
passed away on Sunday 3rd August 2008 aged 38 years. |
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Contributions
& Feedback
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If
you have any contributions to make to our next e-newsletter,
please email all relevant details / articles to
enews@lcuk.org.uk.
News
items provided will be included if relevant and
with space permitting. The eNews Editorial team
reserves the right to make amendments if and as
necessary
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Similarly,
if you have any feedback to give us on this e-newsletter
please email the Convenor Ajay Jobanputra on
feedback@lcuk.org.uk
- thank you for your time and support.
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