Sunday, 20 March 2011

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Holi Celebrations

This year we will be taking part in Holi festival at Platt Fields Park , Manchester. Please be there for 12:30 so that we are ready to play Holi as a group.


Monday, 14 March 2011

Outdoor Activity Centre, Allerton Tower Park • Liverpool

Warrington Shakha has booked 26th March 2011 for Outdoor Activities at :


  Merseyside Challenge Trust, Allerton Tower Park, Liverpool, L25 7UL

We will be starting the sessions at 10:00 am sharp so please get to the venue by 9:30 am. Activities will involve 

Abseiling
Archery
Aerial Runway
Orienteering
Crate Climb
Nightline
Rescue Fido

Cost will be £10 per person


Contact Hasmukhji for more information

Hindus in Warrington

Census is currently taking place which will give us a good picture of how Hindus are distributed in Warrington. Here is what the 2001 Census revealed:



Some memories of Navratri 2010





















Sunday, 13 March 2011

3 Peaks Challenge 1 May 2011


This year, Warrington Vivekananda Shakha will again be taking part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. This is a Sponsored Walk / Trek. The Challenge is 24.5 MILES long including Pen-y-Ghent ,Whernside and Ingleborough with total climb of 5,000ft. Please bear in mind the following information:



SUNDAY 01 MAY 2011 - BANK HOLIDAY WEEK END
Start at  HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE  AT 7.00 AM
Must arrive by 6.30am  for registration &
briefing at Horton Cafe Car Park & toilet facilities

Registration Fee is £5. We need to complete group registration form.
Raise money for Sewa International Charity 

Important!! YOU MUST BE KITTED FOR A TREK
Boots, waterproofs, food, water, chocolates etc.
Be prepared for bad weather.
Average fitness - walk time app 12 Hours, fast group 9 hours.
Walk 1 or 2 peaks only
Pen-y-Ghent 5 miles return to start point then attempt
Igleborough peak and back to Horton in Ribblesdale, 9 mile gentle slope.
volunteer guides will assist on the day

REST POINTS - water, fruits, chocolates will be available
and transport to car park at start point will be provided

Direction :A65 to Skipton, B6479 Settle and  to Horton in Ribblesdale
Car park is adjacent to Horton Cafe



DISCLAIMER: participation is at your own risk and by taking part you acknowledge and assume the risks inherent therein and further acknowledge that you are responsible for all your actions and fitness and health. You use any transportation arranged by the organisers at your own risk. The organisers are not responsible for the condition of the route and do not accept any responsibility for any injuries or illness.

Log on Google – Yorkshire three peaks for further details








Thursday, 13 January 2011