From the President’s Desk……

Dear Friends,

Onam 2008
We had a hugely successful and colourful Onam celebration this year also. This was LIMCA’s 6th Onam celebrations in Liverpool. Let me take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unrestrained support and participation for turning Onam 2008 into a resounding success. The credit goes to each and every person who toiled hard to make it a remarkable event. I am sorry, I cannot fit in all the names of the individuals on this page, but we know all of you, and we appreciate your efforts. Thanks a lot, from the bottom of our hearts.

I would also like to thank councillors Paul Twigger, Dave Irwing and Josie Mullen for supporting us. Our profound gratitude to Mr. Thomas Aby – SRK Group, Mr. Vishal Bahri – SBI Manchester, Mr. Sabu Kurian – MD, St. Mary’s International, Ms. Regi Jose - Taara Arts, Adv. Dominic Karthikapally – Dominic & Co. Solicitors and Samrat Indian Restaurant for sponsoring our programmes. I would also like to thank Mrs. Chris Foss and the management of Broadgreen High school and the Management of Childwall Sports Centre for allowing us to use their premises for the programmes.

LIMCA’s programmes always stands out from the crowd with its quality, variety and innovativeness. LIMCA can be proud of setting standards for others to follow. The whole day sports events and the athappookkalam competitions with fabulous cash prizes, trophies and certificates were unprecedented in UK.

As person who was connected with LIMCA since its inception, I am very much delighted to see the progress LIMCA had attained during the past years. Braving all odds, LIMCA had grown strength to strength, year after year with the profuse support and co-operation of the Malayalee community in Liverpool. LIMCA is committed to strive for the best interest of our community. Bearing this in mind, LIMCA had drawn up a plan of upcoming programmes and projects.

Onam Souvenir 2008
A colourful Onam souvenir is in the pipeline and will be available for free from LIMCA, very shortly.

Indian Dance & Music Classes
The much awaited Indian Dance & Music classes have become a reality now. LIMCA is delighted to announce the commencement of Indian Dance & Music Classes in Liverpool. We have joined hands with Milapfest and University of Liverpool to bring up this unique opportunity for our young generation. The classes commenced on Saturday, 4th October 2:00pm at Liverpool University’s Victoria Gallery & Museum, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3DQ. To find out the route to the venue, please click on the following link: http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/

Bharatanatyam classes will be held at 2:00pm every Saturday. The course is affiliated to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), who is one of the world's leading dance examinations board. Formed in 1904, today ISTD is a registered educational charity which covers the full spectrum of dance throughout the world. Periodic examinations will be held by the board and certificates issued to successful students.

Registrations are going on for lessons in Keyboard, Tabla, Violin, Sitar, Carnatic Vocal, etc. If anyone is interested to join or require further details, please contact Vaishali Karanjkar on 07985212310 or email vaishali@milapfest.com. Pls. circulate this news among your friends and don't miss out this fantastic opportunity to introduce the great Indian classical arts to our children.

Diwali - Festival of Lights Celebration
In connection with Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture celebrations, various Indian Communities in Merseyside have organised Diwali – “The festival of Lights” celebration on Friday 24th October 2008 at St. George’s Hall. This event is supported by Merseyside Police. LIMCA is extremely proud and privileged to associate with this event representing the Malayalee Community in Merseyside. Please contact Raji on rajimathew@gmail.com or ring 0151 2597822, for more details and tickets to this event.

Children’s Fest 2008
Children’s Fest is an ideal stage for our young generation to showcase their artistic talents and skills. It has become one of our most popular events, as the numbers of participants are increasing every year. Last year, we struggled to finish the programmes in a single day with the massive turnout. Therefore, we are splitting the children’s day into 2 days this year. More details of the event will follow shortly.

Malayalam Classes
Another important project LIMCA currently working on is to start Malayalam classes for our Children. We are discussing the details with Broadgreen High School and will keep you posted with the developments.

Liverpool Malayalee Directory 2009
Following the resounding success of Liverpool Malayalee Directory 2005, we are now on the process of publishing a new directory with updated details by the beginning of 2009. Forms for the directory can be downloaded from this website. If you wish to be included in the directory, please fill up the details, sign it and send it to the address on this website. Please note that forms received later than 10th November 2008 cannot be included in the directory.

LIMCA membership
We invite all Malayalees residing in Merseyside to take a membership in LIMCA. Together we can join hands and work for the best interest of our community.  Membership fee is £12 per year (i.e.: £1 per month). If you wish to be a subscribed member of LIMCA, please contact Jose Ouseph on tojose@hotmail.com or ring 0151 2285585 for details. Subscribed members will be eligible to participate in the annual general meeting for the election of office bearers and also enjoy other membership benefits.

Many thanks for your continued support.

For Liverpool Malayalee Cultural Association (LIMCA)
Raji Mathew
President

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