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