Personal Growth
We have organised a range of events dedicated to supporting personal and spiritual growth. Some of our past events are listed below:
“Finding Feasible Solutions for a Hemorrhaging Punjab” Aug 2016
This was an interactive workshop to ideate solutions that can be implemented by an international community such as members of City Sikhs to help alleviate issues in Punjab
Speakers at the Punjab Workshop
Prabhmeet Singh
Accountant
Hardeep Parmar
Management Consultant
“An Evening of Indian Classical Music” at the House of Commons Jun 2016
Raj Academy is a school of sound, dedicated to the revival and preservation of authentic Sikh Music. Sharing the techniques of its therapeutic values through performance and education to promote a quality experience.
“Reflections on the 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms” Dec 2014
The City Sikhs Network (CSN) in partnership with Wiener Library were honoured to host Professor Swaran P. Singh as a speaker as part of the programming for the exhibition ‘The 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms Remembered’. Professor Swaran P Singh is head of the Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, University of Warwick. He is also a Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, mandated by the UK Parliament.
Speakers at Reflections on the 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms
Jasvir Singh OBE
Family Law Barrister
Professor Swaran Singh
Head of the Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, University of Warwick
Dr Tia Jounija
Doctor, Chair for event
“Express Yourself” Aug 2013
Express Yourself is an event aimed at encouraging public speaking and team building and provides an opportunity for up to 25 people to do a 5 minute talk in front of an audience about any topic they wish.
Photos from the event can be seen here: Link to Pictures
You can see links to videos of some of our speakers here:
Prabhmeet Singh
Conquer Your Mind
Raja Dang
How to Stop Procrastination and the Key to Success
Pavandeep
1984, Can it Be Forgotten?
Suki Kaur
Listen to Your Heart Whispers
Raj Singh Rainu
Failure Leads to Success
Isabelle Ogland
Happiness and Finding Your True Passion
Gurdeep
Personal Creation
Sandeep Sidhu
Be the Change
Jap Inder
The Power of Naad
Deepa
Yoga
Dr Tia Jouija
The Importance of Charity Work
Jasdeep Khalsa
Closing Remarks from the Organisers
Param Singh
Property Investor, Chair for event
“Spiritual Inspirations in the City” May 2013
On 22nd May 2013, an inspiring panel of speakers came together near London Wall at an event co-hosted by the City of London Police and the City Sikhs Network to talk about their own spiritual beliefs in order to inspire others.
Around 100 people were enthralled by panellists including Uttrang Kaur Khalsa (formerly Alexandra Aitken), Fateh Singh (a follower of Hanmi Buddhism) and Rajinder Singh Sawhney (presenter of Ek Concious Living).
The full Press Release can be read here.
Photos from the event can be seen here: Link to Pictures
Speakers at Spiritual Inspirations in the City
Fateh Singh
Follower of Hanmi Buddhism
Uttrang Kaur Khalsa (formerly Alexandra Aitken)
Follower of the Nihang Tradition
Rajinder Sawhney
Presenter of Ek Conscious Living on Sikh Channel
“Inspirations from GT” at SOAS Sep 2011
The Punjabi Heritage Association in conjunction with The City Sikhs Network were proud to present “Inspiration from the Golden Temple” a special evening consisting of a tour of the Golden Temple Exhibition followed by 2 inspirational talks and a panel discussion followed by networking. Photos from the event can be seen here: Link to Pictures
Our speakers included Guruka Singh – CEO and Founder of Sikhnet. Guruka Singh now teaches all over the world and was one of the first teachers trained by Yogi Bhajan. The second speaker was Parmjit Singh Director of UK Punjabi Heritage Association who an independent researcher specialising in the culture, history and heritage of the Sikhs and Punjab.