“ Luton Branch ’ s recent success stories are that Shree Anilbhai D Mistry was one of the initial organisers of the Single ? Let ’ s Mingle ! events . Furthermore , Shree Arunbhai A Mistry is not only our Youth Leader and Branch Webmaster , but also SPA ( UK ) Webmaster and one of the Sandesh Graphic Designers too .”
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meeting in Bradford in May 1998 . SPA ( UK ) agreed to help Luton by providing finance to arrange a meeting of Luton Prajapatis and the meeting would be attended by Office Bearers of SPA ( UK ). Letters were sent to all known Prajapati families of Luton and the District and a meeting was held in June 1998 where around 60 people attended in the presence of the SPA ( UK ) Office Bearers . It was agreed by all present to revive SPA Luton branch . A Committee was formed and office bearers were elected . SPA ( UK ) returned the money that belonged to Luton Branch from 1978 .
“ Luton Branch ’ s recent success stories are that Shree Anilbhai D Mistry was one of the initial organisers of the Single ? Let ’ s Mingle ! events . Furthermore , Shree Arunbhai A Mistry is not only our Youth Leader and Branch Webmaster , but also SPA ( UK ) Webmaster and one of the Sandesh Graphic Designers too .”
Having learnt all this from Shree Kantilal , I can see how passionate Thakorbhai , Navinbhai , and Pravinbhai are about keeping the Samaj going , as they still attend our meetings and are very active committee members today .
Since the revival in 1998 we have had on the Committee - Shree Yogeshbhai G Mistry , Shree Ashock P Mistry , and Shrimati Bhartiben N Mistry . Sadly , since its revival we have seen Committee members come and go , and some have returned .
Our First President was Shantilal Mistry , our Secretary was Yogeshbhai and our Treasurer Deepesh K Lad . We are still a small branch with willing and dedicated volunteers that keep the branch progressing vibrantly , and we continue to meet regularly on a monthly basis . Over the years we have grown in knowledge and experience in understanding what the community likes . We have arranged a number of trips to Blackpool , Great Yarmouth , the Lake District , and the Hare Krishna Temple in Radlett to name just a few . We participate in badminton , table tennis and recently swimming . We hold Bhajans every year during the month of Shradh .
Luton Branch ’ s recent success stories are that Shree Anilbhai D Mistry was one of the initial organisers of the Single ? Let ’ s Mingle ! events . Furthermore , Shree Arunbhai A Mistry is not only our Youth Leader and Branch Webmaster , but also SPA ( UK ) Webmaster and one of the Sandesh Graphics Designers too .
This past year has been rather quieter compared to last year . We orgainsed a beach trip to Weston Super Mare and then followed by our Bhajan Bhojan during Shradh where funds were collected for The Nepal Earthquake . Sadly , we arranged a few other events but they were not as fruitful due to the lack of interest from the local community , but we all have quiet months and we shall carry on .
On a more positive note , we at Luton Branch would like to wish All Prajapatis a very Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh na Abhinandan .
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