Rugby
Namaste
2016 / 17 has been another notable and rewarding year for SPA Rugby, during which we have supported and raised funds for various Charities.
HQ Highlights
The Seniors Sneh Milan and Mahila Samelan were both well attended and enjoyed by all. We also provided enthusiastic volunteers for the Mahila Samelan.
In early September, the SPA( UK) Sports Day was held in Leeds. Rugby branch had the second highest number of participants. The branch excelled in multiple events, winning the Under 13’ s Badminton, Men’ s Pool, Men’ s Volleyball and were runners up in the Over 40’ s Football and Darts Doubles, and in addition we were awarded the Fair Play Trophy.
The branch supported the SPA( UK) charities of the year; Kasturba Ashram and Muni Seva Trusts in India.
The Shradh Bhajan & Bhojan in 2016 and 2017 were well attended with melodious Bhajans and prayers, with all the Aarti collections donated to the The Myton Hospices.
In November 2016 an Orange Ball was held in memory of Late Vinodbhai Mistry. SPA Rugby is proud to announce that £ 5,200 was raised from this event and other generous donations. This enabled the branch to donate a Vein Viewer for the Haematology Department on Ward 34 at the University Hospital Coventry. The Vein Viewer uses Near Infra-Red-Light Technology to optimise in seeing blood vessels. This is significant for patients with veins which are difficult to locate, especially for babies, the elderly and the patients with cancer.
SPA Rugby congratulates brothers Navin, Balwant and Kishor from Rugby, for their sheer grit and determination on conquering Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and raising money for charities at the same time.
At the end of 2017, a Red-Carpet Ball was held in aid of Friends of Rugby Hospital Charity who provide invaluable voluntary services and equipment to the Hospital. From this event we soon hope to donate £ 1,000.
SPA Rugby branch Highlights
During June, SPA Rugby branch organised a coach trip to Weymouth. Despite the disappointing weather, the trip was well received and enjoyed by all who atteneded, including the local fish & chips.
Finally, the Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members and volunteers for their continued support and kind donations.
We wish you all a happy new year. Jai Shree Krishna SPA( UK)- Rugby Branch
70 vol. 42 | Prajapati Sandesh 2017