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38 JANUARY’19-JUNE’19
THE REVIEW
DEVLALI-NASIK (IGATPURI), MAHARASHTRA
TNewYear’sEveDance
he Devlali-Nasik (Igatpuri) branch held its New Year’s Eve
Dance on 31 December 2018. The function began with the usual welcome and prayers. This was immediately followed by the first dance session of lively country foxtrot music. The rest of the evening and night saw the folks enjoying themselves with party games, tombola, music and dancing. The Grand March began at 11:30 pm. The folks sang their way around the hall and out into the compound for the bonfire. The merriment continued late into the night.
Clothes Donation to the Villagers of Dahod, TGujarat
he Devlali-Nasik (Igatpuri) branch donated the clothes remaining from the December 2018 Clothes Sale to
the needy villagers of Dahod in Gujarat.
A big ‘thank you’ to Mrs Valerie (Brown) Contractor for arranging for the clothes
to be taken to Dahod and distributing them there. She reported that the villagers were most
delighted
to receive the clothes. Many thanks to all those who donated clothes.
Lenten SAppeal
ome
of the money
collected
AIgatpuri Meeting
meeting was organised on 23 March
by the Devlali-Nasik (Igatpuri) branch from the donations to the Lenten Appeal was given to St Patrick’s Play School, Devlali, for the purchase of school items required by a few needy students. The rest
of the money was
diverted into The Good Samaritan Fund of
the branch. This will be used for financial assistance to
the needy members of the branch during Christmas. A very big thank you to each and
TGroup Discussion
he Branch organised a group discussion on the state of the branch and looking ahead on 9 March 2019,
at the AIAIA Hall, Nasik Road. The state of the branch, in several respects, was made
known to the members present and fruitfully discussed by all present. The members then looked ahead
and discussed several issues related to the welfare and progress of the branch. The group discussion will go a long way in helping the branch
in the coming years. Everyone then went on to enjoy three rounds of
2019, in Wonderland High School,
Igatpuri, by the Devlali-Nasik branch committee. The purpose of the meeting was to share information with the Anglo-Indians of Igatpuri about The All-India Anglo-Indian Association and membership of the Devlali- Nasik Branch. The information shared and ensuing discussions were very fruitful, as most of the Igatpuri Anglo-Indians present filled up the membership application forms. The Igatpuri membership shot up to about 30 with the approval of the new application forms. It was a very good evening for the Association and Anglo-Indian community in Devlali-Nasik and Igatpuri.
every contributor to the Lenten Appeal.
Community Centre Opening
n 11 February 2019, the
Community Centre was rechristened The All-India Anglo-
Indian Association
Hall. Thanks to branch
Vice-President Collin Brown, the owner of Grace Apartments, who also helped putting up the signboard (he can be
seen here with his drill!).
MCandles Lit for Pulwama
embers of the Devlali-Nasik (Igatpuri) branch, inspired by the thought from our
President in Chief, lit candles and prayed for the souls of the soldiers martyred on 14 February 2019 in Pulwama. Our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones.
tombola.
Julian Redden
Aunty Sheila Halliburn of the Devlali-Nasik (Igatpuri) branch turned a young 92 on 2 February 2019. We wish her health, wealth and happiness all the days of her life! God bless her always!