Management Committee Official Update:Thursday, 04 June 2009
Management Committee Official Update:Saturday, 16 May 2009It has now been 2 month’s since the terrible fire that damaged the 14 Saroops of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and destroyed our beautiful and dearly beloved Gurdwara on the 16th March 2009. The fire was also responsible for the Management Committee being unable, for the first time in their 30 year history, to hold the Vaisakhi Akand Path programme at the Gurdwara from the 12th to the 14th April 2009
We would like to thank all those who have shown their continued support and understanding during these difficult times and hope as many as possible can join us in our walk/march next week. Links:
Management Committee Official Update:Saturday, 21 March 2009Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh. Dear Respected Sath Sangat, Due to the fire and subsequent damage to 14 Saroops of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat (Harley Grove), the following programme has been arranged for Sunday 22nd March 2009;
Please Note: those Sangat that require assistance with transportation are asked to assemble at the Harley Grove Gurdwara, where 3 coaches will leave at 9.15 (sharp) and take the Sangat to the Gurdwara Matha Shaib Kaur Trust and then to Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College before returning to the Gurdwara at Harley Grove. However, as we are expecting many Sangat to attend we request that you please bring your own car, if possible, as spaces on the coach will be limited. We request all the Sangat to gather for prayers to the Jugo Jug Atal Sri Guru Granth. Management Committee Official Update:Thursday, 19 March 2009Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh. Dear Respected Sath Sangat, Due to the fire and subsequent damage at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat the following has been arranged to take place at Gurdwara Matha Shaib Kaur Trust, 7 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 (near to Newbury Park Station);
We will keep you informed of any further updates as and when we can. Official Statement of the Executive Committee of the Gurdwara Sikh SangatTuesday, 17 March 2009Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh. On Monday the 16th March 2009 at approximately 1.30pm, whilst some women were attending a Satsang a male person unknown to the worshipers entered the Temple through a side entrance. One of the worshipers came from the main hall and confronted the intruder coming down from the top floor and enquired why he was in the building. He replied that he had come to meet someone and then ran out. Shortly after a fire was discovered coming from the top floor Sachkhand room (this room is where the Guru Granth Shaibs/holy books are kept) within the Temple complex. The fire brigade was duly called, but unfortunately the fire had spread to such a degree that they were unable to control it. This resulted in substantial damage being caused to the Temple rendering it unusable for the foreseeable future. It is our opinion that the fire was started by this intruder who intended to cause maximum damage to the building with complete disregard to the safety of the worshipers by burning down the room and the contents which is most sacred to the Sikhs. We are unsure of the motives behind this incident and are providing our full support to the Police and Fire Authority with their investigation. We would also request if anyone has any information or can assist the police in any way, please contact them on the following numbers:
On behalf of our community we would like to extend our thanks to all the responsible authorities and key partners involved in responding so promptly. We would also especially like to thank the local residents who railed to our support at these difficult times. We will be issuing further updates and statements as the investigation progresses. Urgent noticeMonday, 16 March 2009Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh. |
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