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Blood Pressure Awareness

Blood Pressure Awareness

South Asian background and heart health Your ethnic origin can increase your risk of heart and circulatory disease and diabetes. Dr Sandy Gupta, consultant cardiologist…

Bhav Talks Event is happening on 15th June

Bhav Talks Event is happening on 15th June

Please register using this link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PNEJfSqQSb6knVDZqe23kA [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.gcs-brighton.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jun-1-Doc-2.pdf”]

Interactive Workshop Sunday 18th

Interactive Workshop Sunday 18th

Hope you enjoyed the ‘Bhav Talks’ A big thank you to Jig Agnihotri for organising it.WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT WITH OUR NEXT…

Bhav Talks Event is happening on 6th April

Bhav Talks Event is happening on 6th April

Please register using this link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PNEJfSqQSb6knVDZqe23kA

Virtual Celebration of Mother’s Love

Virtual Celebration of Mother’s Love

Please contact us via email for password access

London Trip to Temples Sunday 25th August 2019

London Trip to Temples Sunday 25th August 2019

Day Trip to London visiting 3 temples Start Date : 25th August 2019 8am End Date : 25th August 2019 7:30pm Members : £10 Non-Members…

Chattri Memorial Service – Sunday 9th June 2019 at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham

Dear Friends of the Chattri On behalf of the Chattri Memorial Group, I should like to invite you to a Memorial Service, in remembrance of…

Annual General Meeting 2019

Annual General Meeting 2019

Dear Member Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 21st April 2019 at 5.00 P.M to 7 P.M.,…

GCS Event: Holi Celebrations 2019

GCS Announces: Holi Celebrations on Wednesday 20th March 2019 8pm @ Waterhall HOLI FIRE on Wednesday 20th March 2019 8pm Weather permitting will be at…

Programme and Menu for the Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018 at the Hilton, Brighton

Programme and Menu for the Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018 at the Hilton, Brighton

The programme has arrived for the Diwali event. Please share with your friends that are still thinking of joining us.

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Dance 18th Nov @ BrightonStMary 61 St James’s Street, BN2 1PR Brighton

A Time to Mourn and A Time to Dance 18th Nov @ BrightonStMary 61 St James’s Street, BN2 1PR Brighton

The Brighton Chamber Ensemble along with St Mary’s Church, Kemptown are putting on a event on 18th November to mark 100 years since the end…

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton Diwali Dinner & Dance 2018

This year GCS goes CARNIVAL WAY……… GCS Brighton annual Diwali Dinner & Dance will at the Hilton Metropole – Live music by the popular MK…

Trench Brothers @ Brighton Dome – 17th October 2018

Trench Brothers @ Brighton Dome – 17th October 2018

As part of the Centenary commemorations, there is a show on 17th October at the Dome which explores the contribution of Ethnic Minority soldiers of…

A centenary remembrance of Indian soldiers who fought in the First World War

Sun 21 Oct, 1.15pm – 4.45pm Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Indian Gate, Royal Pavilion An afternoon of talks, poetry, classical Indian dancing, Bhangra & refreshments at…

Join our Facebook Community Group

Join our Facebook Community Group

  Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton Group Facebook group · 39 members Join Group A closed group for Gujarati cultural society Brighton members. Join requests are…

Brighton and Hove Navratri 2018 Celebrations

Brighton and Hove Navratri 2018 Celebrations

Gujarati Cultural Society Navratri 2018 10th October to 19 October 2018 8pm – 11pm Sharad Poonam 24th October 2018 8pm – 11pm Longhill School, Falmer…

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship

GCS represented at the Brighton Pavilion World War 1 Centenary Faith Worship, a Very moving and humbling experience…🙏 with Lord Lieutenant Mr Peter Field and…

Windsor Castle visit –  Sunday 12th August 2018

Windsor Castle visit – Sunday 12th August 2018

Windsor Castle visit – Sunday 12th August 2018 Visit amazing Windsor Castle, a scenic river boat ride, picnic in Windsor royal gardens and an evening…

GCS Family Fun Day  – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm

GCS Family Fun Day – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm

GCS Family Fun Day – Sunday 1st July 2018 – 1pm Patcham Place Recreation Ground, London Road, Brighton BN1 8YQ Family Fun Day – There…

Phir Wohl Shaam – Nostalgic Musical Evening with Nitu and Mahesh Gadhvi

Phir Wohl Shaam – Nostalgic Musical Evening with Nitu and Mahesh Gadhvi

28th July 2018 @ Sallis Benny Theatre, Brighton £12.50 Members – Non Members £15 – Book Online – www.gcs-brighton.org.uk Only Information – Dhirubhai Lamba 07780667160 Tickets…

Visit to three temples in London

Visit to three temples in London

Trip details The coach pickup is at Withdean Sports complex on Tongdean Lane. Hove – the coach will be in the car park. There is…

Gujarati Bonanza 2018 Feedback Request

Gujarati Bonanza 2018 Feedback Request

This survey will help Gujarati Cultural Society to identify the challenges and improve the future Events to better meet your needs. We appreciate your input!…

TOGETHER 2018 – Refugee Week – Sunday 24th June 18, 11 am – 4 pm

TOGETHER 2018 – Refugee Week – Sunday 24th June 18, 11 am – 4 pm

REFUGEE WEEK EVENT Brighton Dome and B&H Museum Sunday 24th June 18, 11 am – 4 pm Please let us now how you would like…

Chattri Memorial Service – Sunday 10th June 2018 at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham

The Service will take place on Sunday 10th June 2018 at 2.30 pm. at the Chattri, Patcham, Standen Lane, Brighton, BN1 8ZB. Dear Friends of…

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton donate to the Clock Tower Sanctuary

Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton donate to the Clock Tower Sanctuary

We chose the charity as homelessness is a huge problem in our city – and an ever increasing problem with the young population 18-25year old.…

GUJARATI BONANZA EVENING

GUJARATI BONANZA EVENING

A Musical Journey reminding you of the classics and performing a wide mix of music from old/new Bhajans, Gurajarti Geet and Jokes – An evening not…

EVENT : Partnership @ Rivervale Wed 18th April 2018 – 6-8pm

EVENT : Partnership @ Rivervale Wed 18th April 2018 – 6-8pm

Booking : Free tickets for GCS members via Eventbrite When : Wed 18th April 2018 6pm to 8pm Where : Rivervale House, 50 Victoria Road,…

Annual General Meeting – 8th April 2018 5pm

Annual General Meeting – 8th April 2018 5pm

When : 8th April 2018 5pm Where : Swaminarayan Temple, 79a Trafalgar Road Portslade BN41 1XD Dear Member Notice is hereby given of the Annual…

GCS Event: Holi Celebrations 2018 [Cancelled]

GCS Event: Holi Celebrations 2018 [Cancelled]

Dear Gujarati Cultural Society Members, Due to adverse weather conditions and forecast GCS have decided to cancel the Holi event due to take place at…

EVENT : Cyber security – How to protect yourself?

Booking : Free tickets for GCS members via Eventbrite When : 2nd February 2018 7pm to 9.30pm Where : The Barclays Lab on 1 Preston Rd,…

Sunday Yoga classes – Starting every Sunday from 4th February 2018

Sunday Yoga classes – Starting every Sunday from 4th February 2018

When : Every Sunday from 4th February 2018 Time 10am to 11 am Where : West Hill Hall, Compton Ave, Brighton BN1 3PS Cost : FREE…

Buy your Diwali photoshoot pictures

Buy your Diwali photoshoot pictures

If you did not get a chance to purchase your photo at the Diwali event last week, then here is another chance to look at…

Diwali 2017 Picture Gallery

Diwali 2017 Picture Gallery

Relive the Diwali 2017 celebrations at the Hilton Metropole Brighton. Pictures are by Paresh Limbachia (Paz Media).

Diwali Dinner and Dance 2017  Raffle Items

Diwali Dinner and Dance 2017 Raffle Items

The Raffle items for the 2017 Diwali dinner and dance event GCS – Lenovo Laptop worth £500 SYLCLASE – Tejal Patel – 3 x £100…

Diwali Dinner & Dance Auction Items

Diwali Dinner & Dance Auction Items

The 2017 Diwali dinner & dance auction items are SIGNED MAN CITY SHIRT RIVERVALE – LUXURY CAR FOR THE WEEKEND PORCHE Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex are…

GCS Diwali Dinner & Dance Extravaganza drawing close – Sat 11/11/2017

GCS Diwali Dinner & Dance Extravaganza drawing close – Sat 11/11/2017

GCS Diwali Dinner & Dance Extravaganza is drawing close – Saturday 11th November. Over 500 tickets are sold – the remaining 200 tickets are selling…

Reminder: Navratri this Thursday 28th September 2017 is at a different venue!

Reminder: Navratri this Thursday 28th September 2017 is at a different venue!

We wish to remind everyone that this Thursday (28th September) our Navratri celebration is to be held at a different venue – Hove Park Lower…

Membership Application 2017-2018

Membership Application 2017-2018

You can now download and print our membership application form and return it back to us by post or scan and email. Direct Download Here

Details & prices for GCS membership (2017 – 2018)

Details & prices for GCS membership (2017 – 2018)

Family membership – £65 (a couple and any unmarried children) Couples membership – £65 Single membership  – £30 Membership renewal forms / invoices will be…

Navratri – Donations for Food, Hall & Music

Navratri – Donations for Food, Hall & Music

Just a quick notice. We will be needing support/donations from the community for Hall, Food & Music for our Navratri celebrations, which start this Thursday…

Diwali Dinner & Dance Extravaganza, Saturday 11th November

Diwali Dinner & Dance Extravaganza, Saturday 11th November

GCS Brighton are pleased to announce details of our annual Diwali Dinner & Dance, which is one of the highlights of our calendar. This year…

Details of Navratri 2017

Details of Navratri 2017

Gujarati Cultural Society Presents Navratri 2017 The festival runs from: 21 Sep – 30 Sep | 8.00pm till 11.00pm 21 – 27 September, 29 – 30 Septmber: Longhill…

GCS Brighton Business Meeting | 15th September 2017 @ The Barclays Lab

Organised by Gujarati Cultural Society of Brighton Trustee Anant Suchak with Barclays Bank for the benefit of Indian / Gujarati Businesses – Start time for the event…

Meeting place, time & other important advice for Sunday 20/08/2017 (London Trip)

Just three days to go now for our Buckingham Palace & Duck Tour Trip. Everyone who is coming, please observe the following instructions & advice…

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT regarding Cricket / Summer Fun Day this afternoon.

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT regarding Cricket / Summer Fun Day this afternoon.

GCS urgent announcement:- Please note due to unforseen circumstances  we have had to change the venue to the Waterhall. WATERHALL ROAD, BRIGHTON BN1 8YR. Starting…

Sunday 13/08/2017 – Cricket, Picnic & Family Summer Fun Day

Sunday 13/08/2017 – Cricket, Picnic & Family Summer Fun Day

We are delighted to announce that GCS Brighton’s Annual Cricket, Picnic & Family Summer Fun Day has been confirmed For Sunday 13th August 2017. Location:…

We have a new logo

We have a new logo

We have a new logo for Gujarati Cultural Society. Please give us feedback and tell us what you think?  

SOLD OUT – Buckingham Palace & Duck Tours Trip

Just to notify everyone – tickets for our Buckingham Palace & Duck Tours trip on Sunday 20th August 2017 are totally sold out and no…

PolyCare looking for a student in need of some business experience

PolyCare looking for a student in need of some business experience

GCS Member Anant Suchak is giving the opportunity to a student who needs business experience for his new start up PolyCare. If a first or…

Rupa Suchak is fundraising for her charity project in Nepal

This summer I’m hoping to work on a project with the charity VSO, in Lamjung, Nepal which should be both challenging and exciting. I have…

Buckingham Palace and London Visit on Sunday 20th August 2017 via return Coach trip!

Buckingham Palace and London Visit on Sunday 20th August 2017 via return Coach trip! Entry into the Palace, Evening Meal, Summer picnic in a royal…

Volunteers needed for the Chattri Service on Sunday 11th June 2017

Volunteers needed for the Chattri Service on Sunday 11th June 2017 Your support will be very much appreciated if you can help in the following…

Artists open house at the BMECP

Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership (BMECP), a charitable trust, provides a space for the community from different cultures and backgrounds to meet and share…

Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 9th April 2017 at 5.30pm to 7pm at the the Swarminarayan Temple

Dear Members   Notice hereby given of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 9th April 2017 at 5.30pm to 7pm at the…

Dhuleti Festival 2017

Dhuleti Festival 2017

  Information on the Powder colour bought from GCS on the day: Safety The powder is made from 99% corn starch and only 1% natural…

Mid Sussex Golf Offer March 2017

Mid Sussex Golf Offer March 2017

Fabulous Golf Offer from one of our Diwali Event Sponsors GET INTO GOLF 2017 FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER PLAYED… GETTING INTO GOLF HAS NEVER…

GCS Holi Fire (Holika Dayan) 12th March 2017 – Stanmer Park, Brighton (7.30pm)

Holi is a Hindu Spring Festival in India. It signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of Spring, the end of Winter and…

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School

GCS Brighton’s Got Talent 2017 – 28th January 2017 – Hove Park Upper School The event is a talent show of what the community of…

Volunteering at Royal Sussex County Hospital

Volunteering at Royal Sussex County Hospital

Mariusz Przybytek from Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals is looking for Volunteers at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.  They would be really keen to come and talk…

Diwali Dinner and Dance Silent Auction

Diwali Dinner and Dance Silent Auction

We have just been generously donated 3 new items for our silent auction at the Diwali Dinner and Dance. Alongside the Porsche experience at Silvertsone,…

Mid Sussex Golf Club – Special Offer

Special Offer for Gujarati Culture Society Members Casual, social golf at times to suit you Full access to all facilities 5 or 7 days of…

Diwali Dinner and Dance 2016 | Grand Hotel Brighton | 12th November

This Diwali will be celebrated in Grand Style at the Grand Hotel with Live Music DJ MK Roadshow and fantastic Diwali Cuisine. Sponsorship opportunities are…

Sharad Poonam Garba, Doodh Paunva ( Virjibhai Family) – 15th October 2016

Sharad Poonam Garba, Doodh Paunva ( Virjibhai Family) – 15th October 2016

Dates and Times 15th October 2016 8pm to 11pm Location Event Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Brighton, Rottingdean Bn2 7fr Costs / Ticket Prices For…

Navratri – 1st to 10th October 2016 at Longhill School Rottingdean, Brighton

Navratri – 1st to 10th October 2016 at Longhill School Rottingdean, Brighton

Hindu religious festival of Navratri – nine nights of worship of the mother Amba Mata. Daily worship, arti, garba, dj rocking ras garba music by…

Kew Gardens Trip 2016 in Pictures

Kew Gardens Trip 2016 in Pictures

Basically Day started at 7.20am after everyone greeted in the car park at Withdean Stadium. Brighton and Hove coaches picked us up and we set…

Musculoskeletal Event hosted by Right Track

Musculoskeletal Event hosted by Right Track

Right Track are running an event in October. The event is aimed at connecting people in Brighton and Hove especially from Black and Minority Ethnic…

Bollywood Blast – Musical Event – 10th September 2016

Bollywood Blast – Musical Event – 10th September 2016

Great Musical Evening enjoying old and new Bollywood songs. Snack box will be served prior to event between 6.45 and 7.45. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks…

Kew Gardens Day Trip – 20th August 2016

GCS Brighton have organised a day trip to the magical Kew Gardens in Richmond, London via coach. Amazing gardens, palaces and fountains to visit with…

Funeral of Visrambhai Dalsania

The Dalsania family are holding Shanti path (prayers) for Visrambhai Dalsania at South Portslade Community Centre, Church Rd., Portslade, BN41 1LB on Thursday 7th July…

Cricket Day – 26th June 2016

We have had a good uptake on the GCS Brighton organised cricket day on the 26th June. In previous years we have had a loosely…

Yoga Class for the Elderly  members

Yoga Class for the Elderly members

We are pleased to announce that GCS have organised Yoga Class which started on Wed 18th for elderly member’s activity, with support from Sussex police…

The latest Newsletter from GCS Brighton

The latest Newsletter from GCS Brighton

The latest Newsletter from GCS Brighton

Holi 2016 at Stanmer Park

Holi will be on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 at the Stanmer Park Brighton. Please inform your family and friends; everybody is welcome.

Gujarati Cultural Society AGM 2016

Dear Friends Please find Our Newsletter Issue 3 Feb 2016 and also Annual General Meeting details on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 5 pm to…

Gujarati Culture Society (GCS) Presents: Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015

Highlights of this years Gujarati Cultural Society Diwali Dinner & dance courtesy of our own Paz Media (Paresh Limbachia) . You can checkout his youtube…

CANCELLED : GCS Talent Evening : 6th December 2015 : Hove Park Upper School

CANCELLED : GCS Talent Evening : 6th December 2015 : Hove Park Upper School

GCS TALENT EVENING 6.12.15. CANCELLED /POSTPONED Dear Friends Please note that our Talent Evening on 6th December 2015 has been cancelled and postponed to February-March…

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove

Diwali Dinner & Dance 2015 : Gujarati Cultural Society Brighton and Hove Dear friends we are all getting excited about our Diwali Dinner and Dance…

Voices of India: The First World War

Voices of India: The First World War

Voices of India: The First World War 21 November 2015, The Old Courtroom, Brighton http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/news-events/voices-of-india-the-first-world-war-conference/ 10.15am-7.45pm For the past 100 years, the story of India’s…

Gujarati Cultural Society of Brighton – Membership Application Form

Gujarati Cultural Society of Brighton – Membership Application Form

We have provided a download to the Membership application form for GCS Brighton. You can print off this application form on your home printer and…

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Diwali Family Fun Day – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Sunday 1 November, 1130-3.30pm Come and celebrate Diwali, with a variety of fun, hands-on family-friendly…

Navratri 2015 – Brighton and Hove

Navratri 2015 – Brighton and Hove

GCS invites you all to celebrate Navratri from 13TH October to 22ND October and Sharad Poonam on 26TH October 2015 Long Hill High School FaLmer…

UK Welcomes Modi

UK Welcomes Modi

Dear Members I am delighted to confirm that Gujarati Cultural Society of Brighton and Hove has been successful in achieving Welcome Partner status for the…

July 2015 GCS Newsletter

July 2015 GCS Newsletter

The GCS for July 2015 is here

Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi – Saturday 25th July 2015

Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi – Saturday 25th July 2015

Gujarati Cultural Society Presents Mehfil Night with Mahesh & Nitu Gadhvi Saturday 25th July 2015 Doors Open at 7pm – Start 7.30pm to 10.45pm Tickets…

GCS Cricket Fun day – Sunday 14th June from 4pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

GCS Cricket Fun day – Sunday 14th June from 4pm Wish Park, Hove (Saxon Road End)

[rev_slider cricket] GCS will be organising a cricket/activity day for all the family members. Bring a picnic, share some Pimms and a cold beer. Teams will be…

Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment by Shiv Shankar Ray and guest musicians.

Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment by Shiv Shankar Ray and guest musicians.

Saturday July 11th 7.30pm – St Andrew’s Church, Waterloo Street, Hove. Kathak Dance Performance by Jayashree Acharya with live accompaniment byShiv Shankar Ray and guest…

The  Berakah Project

The Berakah Project

GCS would like support from the Committee on a concert arranged by ‘The  Berakah Project’    Their Misssion   The Berakah Project is a music based charity…

Cancer awareness talk with Gujarati Interpreter available – HEALTH EDUCATION

Cancer awareness talk with Gujarati Interpreter available – HEALTH EDUCATION

A cancer awareness talk is being held in Brighton on Wednesday 15th April 2015. Their will be a Gujarati interpreter available and will focus on…

Vaisakhi Function from The Sussex Indian Punjabi Society

Vaisakhi Function from The Sussex Indian Punjabi Society

Sussex Indian Punjabi Society would like to invite you to join in Vaisakhi celebrations 2015. In the form of a musical extravaganza. Rajeev Sharma and…

Jayanti Vaghadia is doing the London to Brighton bike ride

Jayanti Vaghadia is doing the London to Brighton bike ride

Jayanti Vaghadia GCS member is doing this years London to Brighton bike ride on Sunday June 21st, and he his raising funds for British Heart…