On Sunday 29th April, the Liberal Democrate Brian Paddick kindly made time in his busy schedule to visit Ealing Gurdwara and speak to the Sikh Community there
Sikh Forum International
Liberal Democrat Mayor Candidate Brian Paddick
Dastar Day (D-Day 2011)
Turban wearing Sikhs urged to gather at House of Commons on Sunday 25th September 2011.
Other congregations being held in 4 world cities.
Silver Jubliee Year
The Forum was established in 1985 with the help of likeminded Sikhs by the late Lt. General Jagjit SIngh Aurora, a true Indian Soldier who led the Indian Forces to victory against Pakistan in 1971 war, which led to the birth of a new country - Bangladesh. Its current Global President Mr Ranjit Singh OBE is the Founder President of the Forum.
The Forum is a cultural and charitable organisation and its main aims and objectives are:-
- Promote the culturak heritage of Sikhism and spread its message of peace, oneness of God and universal brotherhood.
- Unite the Sikh intelligensia to promote understanding and openness with other faiths.
- Raise the profile of Sikhs and encourage them to take part in political and public life.
- Raise funds for charities in Britain and abroad.
The Forum has been organising every year, high profile functions to achieve its aims and objectives. It has been honouring the role models of Sikhs with the award of "Sikh of the Year".
- Late Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora
- Late Patwant Singh (Historian)
- Mr A S Dassan (Community Advisor)
- HH Sir Mota Singh Singh QC
- General JJ Singh (Rtd Chief of the Indian Army)
- Mr Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Chairman of Planning Commission, Government of India)
- Mrs Preneet Kaur (State Minister, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India)
We have been supporting charities in the UK and abroad which include (Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, The British Army and Prince's Trust.)
£32,000 Charitable Donation to Prince's Trust
The Sikh Forum International presented a cheque for £32,000 to The Prince's Trust. A unique achievement and a significant figure, the donation marked 32 years since the establishment of The Trust.
In 2008 the Sikh Forum International moved the focus of its charitable work towards The Prince's Trust, applauding The Trust’s message of inclusivity, which encapsulates the objectives of the Forum.
The Sikh Forum International is committed to work closely with The Prince’s Trust in the future: helping young people reach their potential.
Julian Barrell, Director of Fundraising at The Trust, said:
We are honoured to receive this generous donation from The Sikh Forum International. Their support means a great deal and will go along way towards supporting many young people from all communities across the UK this year.
Please folllow the link below:
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/news_2009/090529_sikh_forum.aspx
Airport Security 2010
The following rules have been issued by the Aviation Authority:
4.1 SCREENING OF PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGE 4.1.1 Screening of passengers
4.1.1.1 Before screening, coats and jackets of passengers shall be taken off and shall be screened as cabin baggage.
4.1.1.2 Passengers shall be screened by:
(a) a hand search; or
(b) walk-through metal detection (WTMD) equipment.
Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the passenger is carrying prohibited articles, the passenger shall be denied access to security restricted areas or rescreened to the screener’s satisfaction.
4.1.1.3 When a hand search is performed it shall be carried out so as to reasonably ensure that the person is not carrying prohibited articles.
4.1.1.4 When WTMD equipment alarms, the cause of the alarm shall be resolved.
4.1.1.5 Hand-held metal detection (HHMD) equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening. It shall not replace the requirements of a hand search.
We sincerely hope that turbaned Sikhs are not unfairly treated in any way, and if they are; that representations are made to the relevant bodies immediately