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There are other dating events.... from third party providers, but I have to say that the ‘mingle’ ones have come up tops! What participants said about the February 2013 event: “I had a really good time yesterday. Had the chance to meet and network with lots of fellow Mistry’s. I was really impressed with the turn out as well. I thought there would of only been about 20 or 15 girls but I was shocked when I found out they had nearly 40 girls there and I got to talk to each one. Was a real good mix of people.” “Had a really fun time. Great to see so many new faces!” “My first time at one of these events and have to say it was really well organised. Credit to Anilbhai and the team for all their hard work. Definitely surpassed my expectations. I went along on my own but it was great to meet and ‘mingle’ with some new and old faces, many of whom I only know from their posts in the (Facebook) group” “I had a lovely afternoon and met some quite nice/interesting guys.” Singles Event Namaste – Jai Shree Krishna, w ould you believe that we have been organising these events since 2010 and the interest gets bigger and bigger! We have had many singles connecting and networking since our first event 3 years ago. The sixth Single? Let’s Mingle! event took place on 9th March 2013 at Walsall Football Club. Luckily this time there was no snow to be seen (unlike the event held in February 2012!). Nearly 80 tickets were sold and we were impressed by the number of single Prajapatis within our Samaj who were keen to attend. Again, there was more demand for male tickets and we had to turn people down, so guys get your skates on and purchase a ticket early for future events! The event started in the evening and went into the night. This time we thought 26 Mingling in 2013 we’d try something different and have a DJ. Although, a few people stayed on to enjoy the music, not everyone did which was disappointing. But those that did stay had a great time and were able to carry on their mingling! The next event was due to take place on 31st August 2013 in the bar at SPA Leicester (SPAL) hall. Sports Day was also held on this day and SPAL had organised a Sports Day After Party in the evening. After discussions with the Sport’s Team and SPAL, it was agreed that it would be beneficial to our members to hold a singles event on the same day (between events). People registered for the event beforehand, but unfortunately the event did not go ahead. It was disap