Hi there,

Welcome to our latest edition of our NAAC e-alert. We have great opportunities for music, dance and cricket enthusiasts...Yes cricket too! Our Bollywood classes are back with Vrundadevi, from 6:00pm every Wednesday. Please let your friends and family know about the classes. 

NAAC is pleased to announce that the All Stars Cricket & Dynamos Cricket training for children will be starting at Radford Academy from Wednesday 11 May. We hope to see you all at the classes/training...

Due to funding cuts, NAAC is looking for sponsors to support its sustainability and would welcome anyone wanting to sponsor our events, classes, etc. Please get in touch with us if you can help!

Congratulations to Mrs Verma:

The High Sherriff of Nottinghamshire Professor Harminder Singh Dua, presented the High Sherriff Award to Mrs Jai Verma, Chairperson of Kavya Rang and the Director of Nottingham Asian Arts Council on 23rd March 2022 in recognition of great and valuable services to the community. The award also recognizes the appreciation of the residents and people of the said High Sherriff's county for activity and contribution in enhancing the life of the community.  Also as part of marking Shahidi Day at the Nottingham Indian Centre noted poet and writer Mrs Jai Verma received a commendation from the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, professor Harminder Singh Dua CBE in recognition of her work in literature and community engagement": words and images by Matt Turpin and Eleanor Flowerday for Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature.

NAAC Music & Dance Academy

Nottingham Asian Arts Association (NAAC) Music & Dance Academy aspires to promote and support South Asian Arts through arranging and promoting a wide range of workshops for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The Academy is a centre of excellence with tutors who are of high calibre, professional and specialist with years of experience in delivering quality classes in vocal, music and dance.

So whether you want to keep fit with Bollywood Zumba, learn how to dance or learn a musical instrument for fun, as a hobby, or want to achieve and pass grades, we can tailor our music, vocal and dance tuition to meet your needs.

To register your interest and NAAC membership please contact:

Nina Virdi on 07944 051187, Bhavesh Jani on 07792 247331 or

NAAC 0115 8765589/8765590.

For full details, use this link to download the poster...

Registration Form...

April - July 2022 Term Dates...

For directions to the Academy use this link... 

All Stars Cricket & Dynamos Cricket

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have a few remaining *fully funded* places on both All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket for summer 2022 for boys and girls!

Sessions start in May 2022 (Places limited on a first come first served basis) Must sign up directly with the links below.

Radford Academy & NAAC 

All Stars Cricket (Ages 5-8)

Wednesday - starting 11 May, 3:45pm-4:45pm

Sign up link – ClubSpark / All Stars / Course 

Dynamos Cricket (Ages 8-11)

Wednesdays - starting 11th May, 5pm-6pm

Sign Up link- http://bit.ly/dynamosradford

If you would like to get involved and support/ volunteer at these sessions please complete the 2 forms below:

https://forms.office.com/r/7iWEWxSFWU

https://forms.office.com/r/S2DchBAG9P

Forthcoming Events:

Her Lohri Project - Saturday 7 May 2022

The Her Lohri Project is facilitating a Sukhmani Sahib event to pray for peace on the planet and to raise the profile of women and girls in the world.

The paath, kirtan, ardas and all seva will all be performed by females to highlight the role of women in Sikhi.

This uplifting event is open to all so join us and come along - please bring your family and friends too!

There will be information stalls and langar will be served throughout.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Nottingham Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan

Sunday 8 May 2022

Nottingham Nagar Kirtan is being held on Sunday 8th May, starting at 9:30 from Church Street and ending around 15:30 at Percy Street. See poster for more details.

Will be great to see you all on the day, any volunteers for the day should contact your Gurdwara Representative on the Nottingham Nagar Kirtan Committee or inbox Ramgarhia Sabha Nottingham.

Chotto Xenos -  Sunday 8 May, 2pm

Akram Khan Company present Chotto Xenos on Sunday 8 May, 2pm at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham. £13 (£11 concessions) 50 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 8+ How does war begin? And how does it end? It depends on who is telling the story. Inspired by Akram Khan’s Olivier Award winning solo show XENOS, Chotto Xenos is a captivating dance production that takes young audiences back in time, exploring the often forgotten and untold stories of World War One colonial soldiers, through dance, film and touching storytelling. Watch the full trailer for the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u7gOtKNxa0 Akram Khan Company is undisputedly one of the foremost innovative dance companies in the world. Much of the company’s work fuses Kathak and modern dance. A milestone in the company’s journey was the creation of a section of the London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in 2012. For more information and to book tickets: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/children-and-families/event/5594/chotto-xenos.html

Nottingham Poetry Festival with NAAC

Saturday 14 May 2022, 3pm - 6pm

The Kavya Rang is Celebrating Nottingham Poetry Festival with Nottingham Asian Arts Council on Saturday 14th of May, 3 PM to 6 PM at Hindu Temple, Carlton Road, Nottingham, NG3 2FX.

Please Bring your Poems to read and to enjoy Poetry. Please let your friends and family know of this event...

Date                              Saturday 14 May 2022

Poetry Recital              3 PM - 5 PM 

Refreshments (Tea)     5 PM - 6 PM 

Venue                            Hindu Temple, Carlton Road, Nottingham, NG3 2FX

Looking Forward to seeing you all.

Wollaton Arts Festival Finale

Sunday 26 June 2022, 1pm - 5pm

On Sunday 26 June 2022, in the grounds of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park (1pm to 5pm) will be the Wollaton Arts Festival Finale - which will aim to bring all members of the community together especially our diverse communities to a FREE family fun day with live performances, arts activities/workshops and showcasing activities in the area. NAAC will be showcasing their students' performances from the  Music & Dance Academy from 11am to 12noon at the finale...look forward to seeing you all there.

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Nottingham Asian Arts Association (NAAC),

Communities Courtyard, Wollaton Road, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AD

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Tel: 0115 876 5589 / 0115 876 5590

Nina Mob: 07944 051187 | Bhavesh Mob: 07792 247331