News 2011
Events Calendar 2011
Tentative dates only and check the website at a closer date for the confirmed date and event details.
| Clean up Australia Day | 6th March 2011 |
| National Conference | 23rd & 24th April 2011 |
| Blood Donation Camp | 2nd July 2011 |
| Spring Picnic | 11th September 2011 |
| Maharnonbu | 8th October 2011 |
| Diwali | 29th October 2011 |
| Pillayar Nonbu | 30th December 2011 |
Pillayar Nonbu - 30th December 2011 (Friday)
Nagarathar Sangam Australia is organising Pillayar Nonbu on 30th December 2011 (Friday), we invite you all to join this celebration. Further details
Date: 30th December 2011 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, 13 Carrington Ave, (Off The Boulevard) Strathfield.
Agenda
6:00pm - Members and Guest arrival. Pooja and Izhai preparation commence.
6:30pm - Pooja and Izhai distribution
7:30pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Pillayar Nonbu Special Auction
9:00pm - Photo session and celebration concludes.
Food is by the courtesy of all participating families. All other costs will be shared by participating members. Interested members please RSVP to my self on valliappan@hotmail.com or Sasi on sasifromchennai@yahoo.com on or before 17th December 2011.
As usual this year Pillayar Nonbu food items will be chosen by families using "Kulukal" (Lucky Draw) method. This is same as previous years and will be open to all the members attending the celebration.
Lucky Draw Date : 18th December 2011 (Sunday)
Place : Parramatta Park (near kids play area)
Time : 3:00PM
On behalf of our Sangam, I seek everyone's co-operation to make this event success, also do not hesitate to extend this invite to Nagarathar friends who currently may not be receving this email. Please be advised that the Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of our Sangam will NOT be held on Pillayarnonbu day.
Deepavali Celebration - 29th October 2011 (Saturday)
Nagarathar Sangam Australia is organizing the Deepavali festival 2011
Venue : Uniting Church Hall, Frances Ave, South Strathfield
Agenda:
5:30 pm - Pooja at Karpaga Vinayagar Temple (Address: 123 The Crescent Homebush West NSW 2140)
6:30 pm - Meet and Greet at the Uniting Church hall, Frances Avenue, South Strathfield
6:30 pm - Party Crackers
7:00 pm - Chettinad Deepavali Dinner
8:00 pm - Pattuku Pattu
9:30 pm - Vote of thanks
Interested members please RSVP to myself on msrinim@gmail.com or Subramaniyan on alagappans@yahoo.com on or before 14th October 2011.
Food for this festival is to be prepared by all participating members. Assigning food items to members will be through draw system (kulukal). After the RSVP close, an Executive Committee member will get in touch with you regarding the food preparation. Other costs towards this celebration will be shared by all the participants.
Maharnonbu Celebration - 8th October 2011 (Saturday)
Nagarathar Sangam Australia is organising the MaharNonbu festival 2011 (Ambu Poduthal), we invite you all to join us to celebrate the Vijayadasami day (Mahar Nonbu Festival is traditionally celebrated on Vijayadasami day). Apart from Ambu poduthal; preparations are made for Golu (doll festival) as well on the same
Date : Saturday, 8th October 2011 (School Holidays)
Time : 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue : Uniting Church Hall, Frances Ave, South Strathfield
Interested members please RSVP to my self on valliappan@hotmail.com or Sasi on sasifromchennai@yahoo.com on or before 30th September 2011. Food for this festival is to be prepared by all participating members. After the RSVP close, an Executive Committee member will get in touch with you regarding the food preparation. Other costs towards this celebration will be shared by all the participants.
Blood Donation Campaign - 2nd July 2011 (Saturday)
Following Successful NSA Blood Donation Campaign last year with lot of good feedback and comments, we had decided to organise it this year as well through Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Rosehill. Blood is needed NOW for Life saving treatments. Please come and join us to donate blood and be a proud donor.
Venue: Nobby's Beach, NewCastle
Date: 11/09/2011, Sunday
Time: Arrival 10am at the Nobby's beach, Departure 4:30pm
Lunch & Picnic: from 12 noon onwards (BBQ and variety rice)
Preferred mode of Transport: Train (Will explore using the CityRail Sunday Fun-day tickets costing $2.50 each)
The train line between Sydney and NewCastle was considered to be one of the most picturesque with scenic views; to add to the fun will be number of fun activities being planned for the train trip and for the rest of the picnic as well. At a closer date train time table and local coordination to get to the train station can be arranged. Breakfast can be had in the train and is BYO. All other food cost will be shared by all participating members. We are also currently exploring the option of using the NewCastle Ferry for a local NewCastle tour after the lunch at about 2pm using the same Sunday Fun day ticket or for a minimal cost!!
Please RSVP to Valliappan on valliappan@hotmail.com or Sasi on sasifromchennai@yahoo.com on or before 20th August 2011. In your rsvp mention if you will not be joining the train trip. Also let us know if you would like to organise activities during the picnic or assist in organising the picnic.
Reference links: http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/accom_result1/nobbys-beach/ http://www.cityrail.info/tickets/which/funday
Blood Donation Campaign - 2nd July 2011 (Saturday)
Following Successful NSA Blood Donation Campaign last year with lot of good feedback and comments, we had decided to organise it this year as well through Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Rosehill. Blood is needed NOW for Life saving treatments. Please come and join us to donate blood and be a proud donor.
Venue: Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 22 Oak Street, Rosehill - 2142.
Date: 2nd July 2011 (Saturday, School Holidays)
Time: 9:45am at the donor centre entrance for 10am appointment.
Lunch & Picnic: 12:30pm, Holroyd Gardens, Walpole Street, Merrylands.
Interested members who would like to donate blood or support this campaign by participating in the picnic please RSVP to Valliappan on valliappan@hotmail.com or Sasi on sasifromchennai@yahoo.com on or before 18th June 2011. For any further questions about this campaign or willing to coordinate kid's activity during the picnic do not hesitate to talk to me or Sasi. If more than one person from your family is willing to donate blood, please give all their full names. Check this website for your eligibility to donate: http://www.donateblood.com.au/
Holroyd Garden in Merrylands: This Garden is about 7mins drive from the Red Cross donor centre. Lunch will be organised for all NSA Donors and members through participating families at the Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands (lunch preparation optional for donors).
Some of the highlights of this Garden include: Free parking, sheltered picnic facilities, bicycle training track to provide on- road experience for kids (bring your bike and safety gear for this), adventure play ground, kids play ground etc.,.
More information from the website: Holroyd Gardens
Be proud, NSA have saved 15 lives! NSA Blood Donation Campaign 2011 was another success with contribution from 6 Achies and Chettiars. Let's us all jointly thank them for their kind generosity and feeling for the community.
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Blood Donation was followed by the Picnic. Possibly it was the best day in this winter with bright sun throughout. And the food was fabulous too. All the 30 of us who gathered at the park enjoyed every moment of the day!
Red Cross Certificate
Clean Up Australia Day 2011 - 6th April 2011
Click here for photosA new venue is chosen this year (details as below). This activity will involve gardening and basic cleaning in and around the temple premises.
Date : 6th March 2011 (Sunday)
Time : 8am - 12 noon
Venue : Sri Saradhambal Temple
Address : 1039, Old Northern Road (entry via 1037, Old Northern Road: Pine Valley Flowers), Dural - 2158. NSW.
Interested members who would like to participate in this event Please RSVP to Sasi on sasifromchennai@yahoo.com or Subbu Alagappan on alagappans@yahoo.com on or before 2nd Mar2011. For any further questions about this activity do not hesitate to talk to me or Subbu. Further details about the event will be sent to all interested members.
Can you also use the following link to register directly for the Australia Clean-Up Day activity - http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Sri+Shiva+Sharada+Temple
