Christmas and New year Celebrations

BMA is celebrating Christmas and New year at Alderman George Green Community Centre on the 2nd January 2010, Saturday at 3.00pm. It is an exclusive programme for the Bangor Malayalee Association members, their families and friends. Councillors of North Down Borough Council and PSNI Community Support Officers have kindly agreed to support and attend the programme.

The celebration is envisaged as a short community interaction programmes and games mainly of very informal nature followed by Dinner, Music and Dance. If you would like to sing, dance or present an item of interest, please contact Varkey Abraham (Mob: 07737706739) or Jolly Joseph (Mob: 07805066676) as early as possible. The programme may extend up to 09.00 pm.

Children's Club

Hi all,

We are pround to announce creation of a Children's Club for the benefit of Nursery and Primary School children of Bangor Malayalee Association members.

This Club would start its operation on Saturday the 7th of November. This would run on every saturday till June 2010, barring Christmas holidays.

The venue : The Alderman George Green Community Centre, 1 Rathgill Parade, Bangor

Time : Between 1400 and 1600 Hours

Day ; Every Saturday

The North Down Borough Council has organised two trained personnel to 'man' our kids during this time. While 3-4 volunteers from the community will supplement the arrangement, the parents are requested to be available at the venue during this time.

Your cooperation will make this programme beneficial for the whole community.

Regards

Varkey Abraham

Deepawali

Hi friends,

We were fortunate enough to celebrate Deepawali on Saturday 17th October itself. The turnout was surprisingly good that we had to reorder the food.

I thank all those who organised and participated in this event and who those who did show their solidarity.

Thanks again.

Varkey Abraham

Onam 09

Contgratulations!!

Little out of date - yet better late than never!

You all deserve a big round of applause for making Onam 2009 a wonderful celebration for Bangor Malayalee Association.

I would like to thank our Mayor Councillor Tony Hill, Alderman Brian Wilson, Councillor Anne Wilson, Councillor Dr Stephen Farry besides our friends and colleagues from other community who graced our function.

Most of our members had put in considerable effort in making this event a memorable one and I must thank each and everyone. It was such a selfless effort and I know that I would only embarass them if I start naming them; As such I am shying away from it. Nevertheless it is worth noting that their efforts are well appreciated and I hope to see repeat runs in future.

A word of thanks is also due for the Borough Council, especially the Good Relations Council, who has time and again been our refuge as far as funding is concerned. The guidance and effort of the team led by the Linda is also appreciated.

Asian Flavours, Sanu and other Indian stores did pitch in with monetary sponsorships. Members of our Managing Committee were quick to rise to the occasion to defray the excess cost.

Also lot of thanks to all of our members and their friends, especially for being a well behaved audience.

Thanks again.

Varkey Abraham

Be a Member of Bangor Malayalee Association

Dear Friends,

As you are all aware, Bangor Malayalee Association is a voluntary organistion of the Malayalees residing in the North Down Borough Council area. Any Malayalee living in North Down can join the Association as Active Members. Associate Membership is also available to those Malayalees living outside this area.

Currently the Association is making an active campaign to update its membership as well as details like names, address, contact numbers and email address, etc. To this extent and to collect the Annual Subscription, the Committee Members are trying their best to meet all existing members. However, any effort to contact the Committee Members from your end will be highly appreciated.

List of our Managing Committee and the contact details are listd below:

Varkey Abraham, Chairperson - Mob: 07737706739

Jolly Joseph, Vice-Chairperson - Mob: 07805066676

Tom Xavier, Secretary - Mob: 07914117363

Joseph Lookka, Jt Secretary - Mob: 07886368255

Aji Joseph, Treasurer - Mob: 07872309603

Jimmy Jose, Jt Treasurer - Mob: 07525151734

Lizzy Antony, Member - Mob: 07727197798

Abraham Kuriakose, Member - Mob: 07821899876

Manoj Kuruvilla, Member - Mob: 07821192805

Joby, Member - Mob: 07983457217

Alternatively, please contact us through the newly created address of our Association - bangor.kerala@ymail.com

Regards
Varkey Abraham

Happy Deepawali!!

Dear Friends,

Bangor Malayalee Association is celebrating our festival of lights 'DEEPAWALI' on Saturday the 17th of October 6.00 pm at the Alderman George Green Community Centre, 1 Rathgill Parade, Bangor BT19 4JH. The programme is likely to last till 10.00 pm.

This is an opportunity to relax amongst friends and other members of the association, to network and get to know them better. All members are welcome with family and friends as well as to participate in the fun-games and cultural programmes!

Please contact Aji Joseph 91477874 / 07883917968 and intimate the number of your friends and families attending this as we would endeavour to organise refreshments to all attendees. Alternatively, please email us on bangor.kerala@ymail.com.

Regards

Varkey Abraham

സ്വാഗതം.

സ്വാഗതം.

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Bangor Malayalee Association.