Promotion of Wellbeing
SPA BOLTON Walsall
-“ SPA Walsall and Birmingham teamed up together focusing on bringing the two communities together!”
Namaste and Welcome to SPA Walsall.
As we look back over the last 12 months, we realise how much of our lives have been influenced by the Samaj. We devote our time and energies to create, organise and participate in SPA events. These events are attended and enjoyed by many of our members, and there is an enormous sense of satisfaction for those who have organised the event, especially when it is well attended and received. Despite the hard work, it is wonderful to see the organisers and volunteers are there year after year. Each year this cycle continues, with a few minor changes. In essence, we have conditioned ourselves to accept this as the’ norm’. who do come along enjoy the evening, especially the younger children who have more freedom to move around the dance circles and learn the steps at their own pace and not become squashed by the masses.
Our Christmas gathering / party comes next. This is a family event and aims to get everyone to relax, sit back and play all sorts of games. It’ s not just for the individual families, but for the bigger family …. the Samaj.
Moving onto the Mahila Samelan, this year Walsall carried this out in style. Not a branch to be shy, we willingly put ourselves forward to lay on an extravaganza. A‘ Mr & Mrs’ game show was held in front of an audience of
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hundreds! We took to the stage hosted by our Secretary and Mahila Leader. The‘ victims’, or rather the participants were asked to answer soul searching questions, such as“ Who makes the bed in the morning,.... properly” and“ Who makes the best cup of chai?” The answer of course, is the chai walla. Right!
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In Walsall our‘ norm’ starts with Shradhdh Bhajans, where our loved ones who are no longer with us are remembered. This is always a popular event; with attendance increasing year on year and for this reason it makes it all the more special. The photos of our loved ones preside on the stage, whilst we sing bhajans in their memory, which creates a satisfying feeling of togetherness in the community.
We then move onto Navratri, which is held at Palfrey Community School with a few ladies singing raas / garba accompanied by musicians from the Mandir and our local tabla players. Over the years the attendance at this event has reduced, however, those
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