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*For all the latest news from the Nottingham Asian Arts Council*






Hi there,

Welcome to our latest edition of our NAAC e-alert. Please share our e-alert with your friends and family to keep them updated of all that's happening in and around Nottingham...and encourage them to join our mailing list for all future updates on events and activities.

NAAC has only been able to deliver a wide range of events for our communities with the help and support of all our partner organisations, students, tutors and parents/families...*THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for supporting us...*Also please let us know if you would like to volunteer at any of our events by contacting NAAC.

As some of you are already aware, NAAC has very limited funding but is working very hard with partner organisations to ensure that you do not miss out. It is really very important for you to encourage your family and friends to support all the events that we organise and if individuals/businesses can sponsor NAAC, then please get in touch with us.

*_NAAC Music & Dance Academy_*

*Every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm *

*Venue: Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL.*

NAAC is looking for sponsorships/donations in order to carry on with the running of our Music and Dance classes. If you can or know of any businesses/individuals who can help us, then please get in touch with NAAC. 

Please advertise our ongoing NAAC Music & Dance Academy classes held every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm at Radford Academy. Please register your interest if you want to learn how to sing; play tabla, dhol, sitar, harmonium, flute, keyboard; Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Bhangra, Folk or Bollywood Dance!

Our Music & Dance Academy students are given the opportunity to participate at loads of local events organised by NAAC and other organisations...so come along and be that budding star! 

*For full details, use this link to download the poster... [ [link removed] ]*

*Registration Form... [ [link removed] ]*

*September - December 2024 Term Dates [ [link removed] ]*

*For directions to the Academy use this link... [ [link removed] ]*

NAAC Music & Dance Academy
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*Dates For Your Diary...*

*BYRON 200 Mult*ilingual Poetry Event 

Saturday 27th July 2024, 1pm-4pm

Newstead Abbey

Kavya Rang with NAAC have organised a Multilingual Poetry Event to commemorate the bicentennary of Lord Byron [ [link removed] ]...

To plan your visit, see our page: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/visit [ [link removed] ]

Please note, Newstead Abbey is a historical site with stepped access inside the Historic House, for more accessibility information, please see the accessibility page [ [link removed] ].

Site entry and parking charges apply on entry.

Poetry [ [link removed] ]
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Kite Azaadi Festival

Sunday August 11 2024, 11am-5pm

Wollaton Park

*Radio Faza 97.1 FM* presents the Kite Azaadi Festival [ [link removed] ] at Wollaton Park.

*Price: £1.10 (includes booking fee)*

*BOOK TICKETS [ [link removed] ]*

Booking tickets in advance is required. We cannot guarantee tickets on the day, so to avoid disappointment – all visitors should book their tickets in advance.

At the event, Entertainment, Games & Food will be available. Optional charges apply.

*Please note:* You are unable to bring your own kite due to safety requirements for the Park & wildlife, however, kites are able to be purchased. Subject to charges, starting from £2 and availability on the day.

*Please get in touch with us if you are interested in having a Stall at the event...*

Kite Festival [ [link removed] ]

*Parking:* Any standard parking area on site. Parking charges apply.

Plan your visit [ [link removed] ] and see our accessibility page [ [link removed] ] for Wollaton Park.

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The Sikh Games Opening Ceremony

Thursday 15 August 2024, 5pm-9:30pm

Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

The UK’s 1st Sikh Games Opening Ceremony will be held at the prestigious National Ice Centre [ [link removed] ] (Motorpoint Arena Nottingham [ [link removed] ]). We are thrilled to introduce, Satinder Sartaaj who will be gracing the stage with an unforgettable performance. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event—*get your tickets now! [ [link removed] ]*

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Sign Up - The Sikh Games | United Kingdom 2024 [ [link removed] ]

For Sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]

Be a part of history at The Sikh Games UK Opening Ceremony, a night of spectacular and unique performances, celebrating Sikh tradition, heritage and culture. Witness the UK's Sikh Community come together in a celebration of unity and sport, for the 1st time in UK's history.

Featuring Global Musical Icons:

- Satinder Sartaj

- Jazzy B

- Jaz Dhami

Behold at breathtaking Gatka displays showcasing the art of Sikh martial prowess, and immerse yourself in the vibrant and unforgettable visual and auditory experience. 

The Opening Ceremony has been designed to visually showcase the ambitions of The Sikh Games, to enhance, encourage and celebrate participation, regardless of gender, age, or ability. It'll also be a remarkable opportunity to celebrate the immense contribution of the Sikh community to the UK and display the openness, values and virtues that Sikhs hold close to their hearts.

Join us for an evening of unity, sport, culture, and unforgettable memories as we kick off the UK's 1st Sikh Games!

Host: Dr Shani Dhanda

For Sponsorship opportunities, please email: [email protected] [ [link removed] ]

*BOOK TICKETS [ [link removed] ]*
Sikh Games
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More Events...Details to Follow...

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*Nottingham Mela - Sunday 8 September 2024...For Stalls please complete MELA STALLS BOOKING FORM [ [link removed] ]*

* **Kite Making Workshops - We are also planning to have some workshops and will be sharing more details with you soon...Watch this space...**
* *Open Heritage weekend and free entrance at all heritage venues Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September 2024*
* *Ganesh Festival/Visarjan - Tuesday 17 September 2024*
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*Diwali Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Venue TBC)*

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_Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton Park & Newstead Abbey_

wellbeing @wollaton

*_Wollaton Park:_*

Come and join us for Wellbeing at Wollaton each month in Wollaton Park!

*Date:* First Sunday of each month.

*Time:* 10 am – 11.30 am

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served basis only.

*Webpage - www.wollatonhall.org.uk/wellbeing-at-wollaton [ [link removed] ]*

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Wellbeing @Newstead

*_Newstead Abbey:_*

Come and join us for Wellbeing at Newstead each month in Newstead Park!

*Date:* Third Sunday of each month.

*Time:* 10 am – 11.00 am

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served basis only.

*Webpage: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/wellbeing-at-newstead [ [link removed] ]*

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Want to enjoy more Wellbeing at Newstead & Wollaton on Sunday

Shinrin Yoku

Forest Bathing

The Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku has long been recognised as the ideal way to connect with nature, improve wellbeing and help people relax from the stresses of everyday life.

*Time:* 11 am – 12 pm

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity.

*Shinrin Yoku Webpage - www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing [ [link removed] ]*

*BOOK FREE SHINRIN YOKU [ [link removed] ]*

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NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

*Individual Membership* [ [link removed] ]

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £10.00

Life Membership: £100.00 Individuals £150.00 Couples £50.00 Over 60’s

*_Organisation Membership [ [link removed] ]_*

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £20.00

Corporate Membership: £1000.00

Any feedback on the e-alerts and suggestions on what you, our readers would like to see in future editions is always welcome…

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*Nottingham Asian Arts Association (NAAC),*

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Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Tel: 0115 876 5589 / 0115 876 5590

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