Click here to see photos from the event.

On Thursday 17th June, volunteers from the local Sikh Community were at St Peters Square in Nottingham City Centre throughout the day giving out free drinks in remembrance of an important day in Sikh History. This giving of free drinks to the public is known as a Schveel.

Sikhs come together at this time to remember Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jees (5th Sikh Gurus) life and ultimate sacrifice. In 1606, they gave their life standing up for freedom of religion, free speech and human rights. They refused to convert to another religion and were subjected to many days of relentless torture and subsequently martyred by the oppressive Mughal rulers. Guru Arjan Dev Jee was made to sit on a blistering hot plate, while scalding hot sand was poured over them, yet they sat through this calmly and continued to recite prayers.

To mark this day, Sikhs worldwide hand out cool drinks in remembrance of how Guru Jee remained cool and strong even in such a situation. The opportunity is also taken to reflect and spread the message given to us by the Gurus of earning an honest living, remembering God and seeing God in all regardless of faith, gender or colour and the concept of selfless service to all humanity.

More info about Guru Arjan Dev Jees Martyrdom – http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Martyrdom_of_Guru_Arjan

More info on Sikhism – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh

300 years ago, against all odds, the first Khalsa Raaj was established under the leadership of Baba Banda Singh Bahadhur Ji with the blessing given by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Join us in paying respect to the countless Khalsa Warriors and commemorate this occasion with a special programme by the East Midlands Council of Gurdwaras (EMCG) taking place at:

Guru Arjun Dev Ji Gurdwara, Derby
30th May 2010 from 2pm till 11pm

Visit www.emcg.co.uk for more information

SCYS are holding a short but jam packed, fun filled playscheme and flying sikhs presentation afternoon.

The 3 days will consist of making vaisakhi cards, workshops, sports, treasure hunt and cinema.

Sunday 11th April is open to all ages, children and adults. A minibus will be going to derby quad cinema for a presentation of Flying Sikhs. Tickets are £2.00. Mini bus will be leaving SCYS at 2.30pm

For further information, please contact me on 0115 915 8836 or email me sandeep.chaggar@scys-notts.co.uk

We would like to say thank you to everyone who took part in organising and attended the SCYS ‘Lend a hand’ Haiti appeal in Nottingham on the 13th of March! The day was a real success with near 100 people attending and included many activities such as bouncy castle, face painting, mini Sikh museum exhibition, cake sales, brick a brack sales, a gatka demo and an exclusive showing of Vismaads’ Bhai Tharu Singh movie. With your help we managed to raise a staggering £540 in only 4 hours! This money will go towards the amazing work Khalsa Aid are currently doing in Haiti.

SCYS would like to give a big thank you to the following people; Bhai Amardeep singh and Akhara from Derby, National Sikh heritage centre and holocaust museum Derby, Vismaad productions for allowing the showing of the Bhai Tharu Singh movie, Sukhwinder Kaur (face painting), all the cake bakers, everyone who helped at the event and of course everyone who attended.

We hope to continue to provide you with many other great events and opportunities. Please look out for the gatka classes which will be hopefully starting sometime during this year. Check the website for updates.

As you may be aware, Radford Unity Complex (RUC) is evicting all the community groups located in the complex…. We believe this is unfair justice, as we were not informed during the decision process

Sikh Community and Youth Services (SCYS) is a registered charity established since 1988 in which members of the community identified gaps in service provisions and take up of mainstream services by the Asian/Sikh Community in Nottingham.

SCYS has played a major role in changing many peoples lives and actively participates in campaigning for the rights of sikhs in UK for many years.

The fundamental aim of SCYS is to provide a wide range of high quality services, and encourage equality based on Sikh principles: vand ke shakna (Sharing all we have), kirth kamai (Earning an honest living), naam japna (Meditation) and seva (Serving and helping others).

SCYS and other community groups located at RUC are Rallying on 20th March 10.30am from the Radford Unity complex NG7 3FW to the Market Square, Nottingham.

‘Lend A Hand’ Haiti Appeal

Saturday 13th March

An event not to be missed!!

Archery, Gatka Demo’s, BLOOD BANK, Face painting, Bouncy castle, Mini Exibition- from National Sikh Museum, EXCLUSIVE movie showing, Free Food, Sikh Literature, Raffles, Brick a brack sales… ALL under one roof!

Come along for a mind blowing day of fun, laughter and most importantly seva for all the Family.

Nottingham’s First!

Do your bit- Lend a Hand!!

Please spread the word!

for more info please ring SCYS on 0115 9158836
or Harvir kaur on 07704774578

2 nights residential trip to Snowdonia, Wales on 19th Feb 2010.

Loads of fun and exciting activities such as mountaineering, climbing, new physically challenging experiences and team building.

All this and much more for only £40!!!

Book your place now by handing in your £20 deposit.

All deposits must be in by Fri 5th Feb 2010!!

Limited places available, so don’t delay and book your place today! (sound familiar? lol)

For further details or to book your place, call 0115 915 8836 or email me back!!

SCYS are fundraising for children in need.

We are taking part in an annual walk from Nottingham to Derby, on Sunday 8th November 2009.

The walk will start at 7.30am from Nottingham and arriving approximately at Derby 3.30pm.

You must get sponsors to take part, email me for a sponsor form and further information

sandeep.chaggar@scys-notts.co.uk

Take part, show your support and do something different!!

Click here for photos from the Gurmat Camp

SCYS presents…..

WHO AM I??
Come to realise the Sikh within….

When…

21st – 23rd August 2009
9am – 8pm

Where…

Radford Unity Complex
203 Ilkeston Road
Radford
Nottingham

It’s Back…

Yes… SCYS annual Gurmat Camp is back and bigger and better than ever before!!

Activities include:
BUNGEE RUN, boxing, crafts, good food, role plays, movie making, self defense, simran, water fights, sangat, workshops and lots more!!!

ALL ages welcome (7+)
(non- residential camp)

Please ring to book – places are going fast,
Don’t miss out, its THE place to be this summer!

For more information and to book your place ring: 0115 9158834

Its time again for the Summer Play scheme!

Starting on Monday 3rd August 2009, running every weekday from 10am till 4pm you will get a chance to partake in such great activities such as:

Clay craft, Graffiti, Sikhi Workshops, Origami, Street Dance, Ackers Adventures (Climbing, Archery and Teambuilding), Orienteering, Sports, Penpot craft, Weaving, Ready Steady Bake, Break Dance, Silk painting, Trip to Drayton Manor, Trip to Isle of Wight, Yoga, workshops and much much more!

For more information or if you are interested in going to Isle of Wight, Ackers adventures (Climbing, Archery and Teambuilding) or Drayton Manor this year, please book a place now to avoid disappointment by contacting us on the below details:

Sandeep Chaggar
Tel: 0115 915 8836
Email: sandeep.chaggar@scys-notts.co.uk

Info

Dates: Weekdays from Monday 3rd till Monday 31st August 2009
Times: 10am till 4pm
Ages: 8 year olds and over
Other info: Please bring vegetarian packed lunch.