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		<title>Diwali Celebrations &#8211; 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎉✨ Celebrate Diwali in Style! ✨🎉 Get ready for an evening full of laughter, dance, and festive fun! 🎤 Stand-Up Comedy by the hilarious Alka Roy – get ready to giggle till your cheeks hurt!💃 Bollywood Dance Performances by Dansation Group – feel the energy and groove along!🕺 Dance Workshop with Hima – learn some [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="86" data-end="126">🎉✨ <strong data-start="90" data-end="120">Celebrate Diwali in Style!</strong> ✨🎉</h2>
<p data-start="128" data-end="200">Get ready for an evening full of <strong data-start="161" data-end="197">laughter, dance, and festive fun</strong>!</p>
<p data-start="202" data-end="481">🎤 <strong data-start="205" data-end="224">Stand-Up Comedy</strong> by the hilarious <strong data-start="242" data-end="254">Alka Roy</strong> – get ready to giggle till your cheeks hurt!<br data-start="299" data-end="302" />💃 <strong data-start="305" data-end="337">Bollywood Dance Performances</strong> by <strong data-start="341" data-end="360">Dansation Group</strong> – feel the energy and groove along!<br data-start="396" data-end="399" />🕺 <strong data-start="402" data-end="420">Dance Workshop</strong> with <strong data-start="426" data-end="434">Hima</strong> – learn some moves and show off your skills!</p>
<p data-start="483" data-end="686">🍽 <strong data-start="486" data-end="496">Ankoth</strong> will be arranged before dinner. To contribute items, please contact <strong data-start="565" data-end="579">Anju Swaly</strong>.<br data-start="580" data-end="583" />🍛 <strong data-start="586" data-end="596">Dinner</strong> will be served after the celebrations at <strong data-start="638" data-end="649">5:30 pm</strong> – so come hungry for fun AND food!</p>
<p data-start="85" data-end="139">🎟️ <strong data-start="89" data-end="137">Ticket Information – Diwali Celebration 2025</strong></p>
<p data-start="141" data-end="264">Tickets must be purchased online at <a class="decorated-link" href="http://bhatias.yapsody.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="177" data-end="226">bhatias.yapsody.com</a> <strong data-start="227" data-end="261">on or before 19th October 2025</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="266" data-end="286"><strong data-start="266" data-end="284">Ticket Prices:</strong></p>
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<p data-start="289" data-end="351">£20 – Subscribing members (including children over 10 years)</p>
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<p data-start="354" data-end="385">£35 – Non-subscribing members</p>
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<p data-start="388" data-end="417">£10 – Children (5–10 years)</p>
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<p data-start="420" data-end="451">Free – Children under 5 years</p>
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<p data-start="454" data-end="519">£35 – Tickets purchased after 19th October 2025 (all attendees)</p>
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<p data-start="521" data-end="543"><strong data-start="521" data-end="541">Important Notes:</strong></p>
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<p data-start="546" data-end="613"><strong data-start="546" data-end="585">No tickets will be sold at the gate</strong> – please book in advance.</p>
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<p data-start="616" data-end="649">Tickets are <strong data-start="628" data-end="646">non-refundable</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="652" data-end="692">Admission requires a <strong data-start="673" data-end="689">valid ticket</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="695" data-end="804">Concessional tickets purchased by subscribing members <strong data-start="749" data-end="774">cannot be transferred</strong> to non-subscribing members.</p>
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<p data-start="688" data-end="794">Bring your festive spirit, your friends, and your dancing shoes – it’s going to be a Diwali to remember!</p>
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		<title>Navaratri &#8211; Main Garba 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[🌟 Main Garba 2025 – An Afternoon to Remember! 🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, joyful dancing, radiant smiles, and delicious food! This year’s Garba promises to be just as vibrant and full of masti as ever with an entertaining Live Music Band. ✨ Come Dressed to Impress!Show off your [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="133" data-end="183">🌟 <strong data-start="136" data-end="178">Main Garba 2025 – An Afternoon to Remember!</strong> 🌟</h2>
<p data-start="185" data-end="383">Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with <strong data-start="236" data-end="302">live music, joyful dancing, radiant smiles, and delicious food</strong>! This year’s Garba promises to be just as vibrant and full of <em data-start="365" data-end="372">masti</em> as ever with an entertaining Live Music Band.</p>
<p data-start="385" data-end="663">✨ <strong data-start="387" data-end="415">Come Dressed to Impress!</strong><br data-start="415" data-end="418" />Show off your elegance with stunning outfits, graceful moves, and boundless enthusiasm. Let the rhythm lift your spirits as you dance the afternoon away. (Please note: music will conclude at <strong data-start="609" data-end="620">5:30 pm</strong>, so arrive early to enjoy every moment!)</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="855">🏆 <strong data-start="668" data-end="697">Super Dancer Competition!</strong><br data-start="697" data-end="700" />Think you’ve got the best moves? Throughout the afternoon, judges will be watching for our “Super Dancers.”<br data-start="807" data-end="810" />Prizes will be awarded in <strong data-start="836" data-end="852">6 categories</strong>:</p>
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<p data-start="858" data-end="881">Adults: Male &amp; Female</p>
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<p data-start="884" data-end="923">Children (below 12 years): Boy &amp; Girl</p>
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<p data-start="926" data-end="962">Seniors (60+ years): Male &amp; Female</p>
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<p data-start="964" data-end="1035">The competition will be lively—so get practicing and bring your best!</p>
<p data-start="1037" data-end="1181">🎟️ <strong data-start="1041" data-end="1063">Ticket Information</strong></p>
<p data-start="1037" data-end="1181">Members can purchase discounted tickets online with their emailed One-Time Promo code at <a class="decorated-link" href="http://bhatias.yapsody.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="123" data-end="172">bhatias.yapsody.com</a> until <strong>21st September 2025.</strong></p>
<p data-start="1037" data-end="1181">After this date, tickets will be available at the standard (post-discount) rate, with non-member purchases open until <strong>25th September 2025.</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1185" data-end="1247">£20 – Subscribing members (including children over 10 years)</p>
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<p data-start="1250" data-end="1281">£35 – Non-subscribing members</p>
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<p data-start="1284" data-end="1313">£10 – Children (5–10 years)</p>
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<p data-start="1316" data-end="1347">Free – Children under 5 years</p>
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<p data-start="1350" data-end="1413"><strong>£35 – Tickets purchased after 21st Sept 2025 (all categories)</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1415" data-end="1440">📌 <strong data-start="1418" data-end="1438">Important Notes:</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1443" data-end="1472">Tickets are non-refundable.</p>
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<p data-start="1475" data-end="1508">Entry only with a valid ticket.</p>
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<p data-start="1511" data-end="1590">Tickets at concessional member rates are <strong data-start="1552" data-end="1572">non-transferable</strong> to non-members.</p>
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<p data-start="1593" data-end="1662">Smoking and ball games are strictly prohibited inside the premises.</p>
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<p data-start="1664" data-end="1781">💡 If you would like to <strong data-start="1688" data-end="1706">sponsor prizes</strong> for the Super Dancer contest, please contact the President or Secretary.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1783" data-end="1869">✨ Come early. Dance freely. Celebrate joyfully. Let’s make this Garba truly special!</h3>
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		<title>Navaratri Day 2 &#8211; PRIVATE COMMUNITY EVENT</title>
		<link>https://bhatias.org.uk/event/navaratri-day-2-private-community-event/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pratik]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎉✨ Get Ready for the Biggest Dance Extravaganza of the Year! ✨🎉 It’s that magical time again—when the beats of the DJ and the rhythm of the Dholi take over, and the whole floor lights up with energy! 💃🕺 Whether you’re a pro dancer or just love soaking in the electrifying atmosphere, this is your [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="85" data-end="156">🎉✨ <strong data-start="89" data-end="150">Get Ready for the Biggest Dance Extravaganza of the Year!</strong> ✨🎉</h2>
<p data-start="158" data-end="455">It’s that magical time again—when the beats of the <strong data-start="209" data-end="215">DJ</strong> and the rhythm of the <strong data-start="238" data-end="247">Dholi</strong> take over, and the whole floor lights up with energy! 💃🕺 Whether you’re a pro dancer or just love soaking in the electrifying atmosphere, this is <em data-start="396" data-end="402">your</em> festival to let loose and celebrate with pure joy.</p>
<p data-start="457" data-end="625">👗 <strong data-start="460" data-end="478">Dress your way</strong> – dazzle in your traditional outfits or rock your favourite jeans. What matters is that you come ready to groove, clap, and swirl with happiness!</p>
<p data-start="627" data-end="842">🙏 Bringing <em data-start="639" data-end="655">Prasad Samagri</em>? Please bring <strong data-start="670" data-end="688">dry items only</strong>, as we’ll be using eco-friendly paper bags for distribution.<br data-start="749" data-end="752" />✨ And yes – <strong data-start="764" data-end="794">don’t forget your Dandiyas</strong>! The night wouldn’t be complete without them.</p>
<p data-start="844" data-end="1079">⚡ We only have <strong data-start="859" data-end="874">one weekend</strong> to make the most of this incredible festival, so arrive early and grab every moment of the fun.<br data-start="970" data-end="973" />🎟️ Entry is <strong data-start="986" data-end="1005">absolutely free</strong> on both days – so bring your friends, family, and all your dance moves!</p>
<p data-start="1081" data-end="1181">🔥 Two days. Unlimited energy. Non-stop music. Pure festival vibes.<br data-start="1148" data-end="1151" />You don’t want to miss this!</p>
<p>We request that all <strong>Confirmed</strong> attendees <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1150">book their free tickets online</strong> at <a class="decorated-link" href="http://bhatias.yapsody.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1154" data-end="1203">bhatias.yapsody.com</a></p>
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<h3 data-start="1081" data-end="1181"><strong><span data-redactor-style-cache="font-size: 14px;">Note: This is a Private community event.  Non-Bhatia guests are warmly welcome when accompanied by a Bhatia community member, with a suggested donation of £5 per person.</p>
<p>Entry is not open to the general public, and bookings will not be accepted.</span></strong></h3>
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		<title>Navratri Day 1 &#8211; PRIVATE COMMUNITY EVENT</title>
		<link>https://bhatias.org.uk/event/navratri-day-1-private-community-event/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pratik]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎉✨ Get Ready for the Biggest Dance Extravaganza of the Year! ✨🎉 It’s that magical time again—when the beats of the DJ and the rhythm of the Dholi take over, and the whole floor lights up with energy! 💃🕺 Whether you’re a pro dancer or just love soaking in the electrifying atmosphere, this is your [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="85" data-end="156">🎉✨ <strong data-start="89" data-end="150">Get Ready for the Biggest Dance Extravaganza of the Year!</strong> ✨🎉</h2>
<p data-start="158" data-end="455">It’s that magical time again—when the beats of the <strong data-start="209" data-end="215">DJ</strong> and the rhythm of the <strong data-start="238" data-end="247">Dholi</strong> take over, and the whole floor lights up with energy! 💃🕺 Whether you’re a pro dancer or just love soaking in the electrifying atmosphere, this is <em data-start="396" data-end="402">your</em> festival to let loose and celebrate with pure joy.</p>
<p data-start="457" data-end="625">👗 <strong data-start="460" data-end="478">Dress your way</strong> – dazzle in your traditional outfits or rock your favourite jeans. What matters is that you come ready to groove, clap, and swirl with happiness!</p>
<p data-start="627" data-end="842">🙏 Bringing <em data-start="639" data-end="655">Prasad Samagri</em>? Please bring <strong data-start="670" data-end="688">dry items only</strong>, as we’ll be using eco-friendly paper bags for distribution.<br data-start="749" data-end="752" />✨ And yes – <strong data-start="764" data-end="794">don’t forget your Dandiyas</strong>! The night wouldn’t be complete without them.</p>
<p data-start="844" data-end="1079">⚡ We only have <strong data-start="859" data-end="874">one weekend</strong> to make the most of this incredible festival, so arrive early and grab every moment of the fun.<br data-start="970" data-end="973" />🎟️ Entry is <strong data-start="986" data-end="1005">absolutely free</strong> on both days – so bring your friends, family, and all your dance moves!</p>
<p data-start="1081" data-end="1181">🔥 Two days. Unlimited energy. Non-stop music. Pure festival vibes.<br data-start="1148" data-end="1151" />You don’t want to miss this!</p>
<p>We request that all <strong>Confirmed</strong> attendees <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1150">book their free tickets online</strong> at <a class="decorated-link" href="http://bhatias.yapsody.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1154" data-end="1203">bhatias.yapsody.com</a></p>
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<h3 data-start="1081" data-end="1181"><strong><span data-redactor-style-cache="font-size: 14px;">Note: This is a Private community event.  Non-Bhatia guests are warmly welcome when accompanied by a Bhatia community member, with a suggested donation of £5 per person.</p>
<p>Entry is not open to the general public, and bookings will not be accepted.</span></strong></h3>
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		<title>Shraadh Bhajan Anjali &#8211; PRIVATE COMMUNITY EVENT</title>
		<link>https://bhatias.org.uk/event/bhajan-anjali-private-community-event/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pratik]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The sacred month of Shraadh is a time to honor and remember our dearly departed family members and friends. We invite you to join us in offering prayers for the eternal peace of their souls and in expressing gratitude to the Almighty for the love, blessings, and guidance we have received from them. We are [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="168" data-end="471">The sacred month of <em data-start="188" data-end="197">Shraadh</em> is a time to honor and remember our dearly departed family members and friends. We invite you to join us in offering prayers for the eternal peace of their souls and in expressing gratitude to the Almighty for the love, blessings, and guidance we have received from them.</p>
<p data-start="473" data-end="700">We are pleased to welcome <strong data-start="499" data-end="530">Mr. Narayanan and his group</strong>, who will lead us in soulful bhajans during the gathering. You are welcome to bring framed photographs of your departed loved ones to keep with you during the prayers.</p>
<p data-start="702" data-end="837">For those wishing to contribute <em data-start="734" data-end="743">Samagri</em> offerings, we kindly request dry items only, as <em data-start="792" data-end="800">prasad</em> will be distributed in paper bags.</p>
<p data-start="839" data-end="869">📌 <strong data-start="842" data-end="867">Important Information</strong></p>
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<p data-start="872" data-end="918">There is <strong data-start="881" data-end="894">no charge</strong> to attend this event.</p>
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<p data-start="921" data-end="1018">Voluntary sponsorships or donations are most welcome; please contact the <strong>President</strong> for details.</p>
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<p data-start="1021" data-end="1239">To help us plan food quantities appropriately and avoid wastage, we request that all attendees <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1150">book their free tickets online</strong> at <a class="decorated-link" href="http://bhatias.yapsody.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1154" data-end="1203">bhatias.yapsody.com</a></p>
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<p data-start="1242" data-end="1304">The <strong data-start="1246" data-end="1301">last date for booking tickets is 7th September 2025</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="1307" data-end="1386">Please follow the Step-by-step instructions for online booking as detailed in the Email Newsletter.</p>
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<p data-start="1388" data-end="1477">Prasad and dinner will be served from 4.30 pm onwards.</p>
<p data-start="1388" data-end="1477">We look forward to your presence as we come together in prayer, music, and remembrance.</p>
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