Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (SKLPC) UK is organising the Khat Murat (Foundation Stone Laying) Ceremony of India Gardens Project on Wednesday 17 May. This sacred Hindu Ceremony will be followed by Shanti Havan on Monday 29 May. This will be a self-funded project with a build cost of £20 million. The centre has been designed to sit beautifully and subtly within the Greenbelt 18-acre site.
India Gardens complex has been designed as a central hub for SKLPC members and the local community to enrich their lives through sports and community events. The vision is to have a community centre that will cater for the needs of all ages and support and promote their health, mental health and well-being. The modern facilities will encourage the youth to participate in activities and develop their sporting abilities. The elders of the community will be able to enjoy socials and activities that promote culture. The young families will have access to a child-friendly environment with a playground and a café. A well-established cricket club with 7 teams of different ages playing in county leagues and over 125 colts in the training academy are already in operation.
President Mavji Dhanji Jadva said, “SKLPC(UK) hosts the largest Asian 5-a-side football tournament each year with over 80 teams from juniors to seniors competing for the champions trophy. We also have our own badminton league and volleyball tournament, these will all be enhanced with better facilities and more training for the youth. In addition to our sporting activities, we run a Saturday school where we tutor over 400 students in English, Maths, Dance, Music and our mother tongue Gujarati. The school has been running every Saturday during term time for over 40 years.”
SKLPC (UK): 50 years of community service, enhancementThe community originated from the Kutch region in Gujarat, India. SKLPC (UK) was established in the United Kingdom 50 years ago as a self-funded charitable organisation, with the aim of enhancing the lives of our members through education, sports, and culture. The first community centre was purchased in West Hendon, London. In 1996, an 18-acre green belt site in Northolt, London was purchased. The community has grown from strength to strength since our humble beginnings in 1972 and now is a community of approximately 30,000 members.
The ceremonies: Khat Murat Poojan: Wednesday 17th May 2023, at 10amShanti Havan: Monday 29th May 2023, at 10.30amVenue: Premises of India Gardens, West End Road, Northolt UB5 6RE.
