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Glasgow Mela, the free multicultural festival of music, dance and arts, returns to Kelvingrove Park this month

Image by SNS Group The 2023 Glasgow Mela will see local, national and overseas acts entertain thousands during an action-packed day of musical and artistic performances. Glasgow Life, the charity that delivers culture and sport in Glasgow, has confirmed the free event will take place on Sunday, 25 June from 12pm to 8pm. The Mela, which […]

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Health chiefs from Rochdale highlight their work to European health leaders

Health chiefs from Rochdale have revealed the benefits of collaborative working in Greater Manchester to a conference of more than 1,000 delegates in Belgium. Dr Salman Shahid, associate medical director of Great Manchester Integrated Care Board, and a team from One Rochdale Health and Care, demonstrated how they integrated health and social care services to

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Prominent suffragette campaigner Princess Sophia Duleep Singh commemorated by English Heritage

Image by English Heritage Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, suffragette, daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab, and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, has been commemorated with a blue plaque by English Heritage, the charity announced on 26 May. The plaque will mark Faraday House, which was granted to Princess Sophia and her sisters as a

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The winners of The 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 are announced

Image by Oceanic Consulting The British Sikh Awards is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Sikhs in various fields, from business and academia to arts and community service. The event took place on Wednesday, 31 May at The Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport NEC. The Awards, running for second year, recognised the

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Devotees celebrate Yogi Jayanti in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj in London

Image by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha The birth anniversary of Yogiji Maharaj was celebrated through a one-of-a-kind theatrical production incorporating unique eyewitness accounts in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj on Tuesday, 16 May at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London. Involving a cast and crew of over 250 volunteers, this captivating performance explored the divine personality

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The finalists for the 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 are announced

Image by Oceanic Consulting Three hundred of the most remarkable British Sikhs are shortlisted as finalists at The 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 after hundreds of nominations received from across the country. The awards aim to recognise a wide range of achievements from inspiring individuals. This includes those who positively impact business, charity, sport, arts, culture,

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Yorkshire County Cricket Club hosts second annual Eid Milan event at Headingley Stadium

Image by yorkshireccc.com The Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) celebrated its second annual Eid Milan event at Headingley Stadium on Tuesday, 16 May, bringing communities together for a final celebration to mark the end of Ramadan 2023. More than 350 guests; including a number of community groups, dignitaries, members of Yorkshire’s professional squad, the Northern Diamonds,

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir celebrates the Coronation with the local community

Image by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, welcomed friends and neighbours from the local community for a ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ on Sunday, 7 May. The event formed part of the Mandir’s tributes to commemorate the historic coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and continued its longstanding commitment to community outreach activities. 

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UK charity Penny Appeal joins Wakefield residents in celebrating King Charles III\’s Coronation

Image by Penny Appeal UK charity Penny Appeal mentioned that it proud to join hands with Wakefield Cathedral last weekend during King Charles III\’s Coronation celebration, marking the occasion together with other members of all faiths. The Cathedral was organising celebrations throughout last week, with a series of concerts and family events. This culminated with

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British High Commission celebrates King Charles III’s Coronation in New Delhi

Image by Twitter @AlexWEllis The British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis hosted a reception and screening of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, at his residence in New Delhi. This historic milestone was celebrated in the UK over a special long weekend with events to bring the UK together,

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