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* Sikh Summer Retreat
August 29, 2011 - September 2, 2011
Sikh Summer Retreat 2011
Monday 29th August to Friday 2nd September 2011
You are cordially invited to take part in a residential retreat for approx. 70 young Sikhs who wish to take steps in personal, spiritual and practical development. The Retreat will provide a forum to develop professional skills which can be transferred to the work we do in our communities and provide activities to inspire and re-energise ourselves spiritually.
The Retreat is taking place from the morning of Monday 29th August to the afternoon of Friday 2nd September 2011, and is being hosted in Wiltshire, South-East England.
This Retreat aims to provide us with an opportunity to focus on Simran, Vichaar, and personal & professional development. Alongside deeper experiences, exploration and discovery, there will also be a chance to relax and enjoy treks in the beautiful hills and valleys of this unspoiled part of Wiltshire.
We hope that this week will allow you to?
? Reinvigorate yourself through Simran, stillness and Keertan.
? Discuss and debate various Sikhi related areas
? Share and develop relevant leadership skills
? Spend time enjoying and having fun in the Sangat of other Sikhs
Style ? The Retreat will consist of a programme of activities including creative workshops, dialogues and open forum discussions. In addition to these, other interactive sessions will take place informally, and parts of the Retreat will also take place outdoors. The theme for this year is “SIKHI SURVIVAL SKILLS”, and there will be an emphasis on developing those skills which generations before us had but we may lack; and this Retreat will provide an opportunity and platform to develop these skills.
About the venue – Tucked away in the countryside in beautiful Wiltshire, we will be staying in a fully-furnished youth hostel. The accommodation is set in an abundance of hillside grounds, and provides access to explore the beautiful areas surrounding Stonehenge. Sleeping arrangements will be in dorm style bedrooms, and bedding will be provided.
Travel will be arranged by coach/minibus, and the provisional pick up points are: West London, East London and Birmingham. Of course, other parts of the country will be accommodated if there is need. If you wish to make your own travel arrangements, car parking is available on-site.
Vegetarian meals will be provided and participants are asked to abstain from smoking, alcohol and drugs (except prescribed) for the duration of the Retreat.
COST: There is a fee of ?85 [with an optional donation of ?15 :-)] to cover accommodation, travel and food during the weekend. You MUST include copy of photo ID (passport/drivers license) AND a recent passport-size photograph.
For further information on the weekend, please contact:
Gajan Singh ? tel: 07985654567, or info@sikhretreat.org.uk
If you would like to apply for a place on this retreat, please complete the attached form and return together with a cheque for ?85 / ?100 payable to “Sikh Retreat” to the address detailed in the application form or complete the application on our website.
See you there!