The Committee with the Trustees have set a program for an exciting year ahead and are hoping to organize the following events with details to follow:
The majority of events organized by NANIS are for members only so please JOIN the society to attend our events.
Upcoming Events:
Bressingham steam engines and garden
Date: August 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am at main enterance
Location: Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens, Low Rd, Diss IP22 2AA
The next group outing / picnic will be at: Bressingham Steam & Gardens
Cost: Each family to purchase their own tickets via the official Bressingham Website or on the day.
The day will be very relaxed and people can go around in groups or on their own at their own speed.
We hope to arrange a time to meet up somewhere for picnic on the day, so please bring food accordingly or their is a cafeteria and coffee shop onsite where food can be purchased.
This site has beautiful gardens with the garden railway running through it, giving passengers a clear view of the landscaped beds. A second railway loop runs through meadows along the Waveney Valley. The Gallopers or the merry go round is a must for both children and adults to enjoy.
The steam engine museum and Dad’s Army Collection of vintage vehicle warrants a visit too. Locomotives will be seen in steam throughout the museum site during your visit.
We hope to see you there for a fun filled family day out.
Navratri 2022
Start date: October 1, 2022
End date: October 2, 2022
Time: TBC
Location: Willow center, , Willowcroft Way, Cringleford NR4 7JJ
TBC
Sharad Poonam Garba
Start date: October 8, 2022
End date: October 9, 2022
Time: TBC
Location: Willow center, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford NR4 7JJ
Diwali 2022
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Poringland Community Centre, Overtons Way, Poringland NR14 7WB
TBC
Events from the past:
Cricket and BBQ 2022
Date: July 3, 2022
Time: Time – 12pm onwards, BBQ food served around 4pm
Location: Sprowston cricket club, Sprowston Cricket Pavilion, Barkers Lane, Norwich, NR7 8QZ
Charges for this event are as follows and include food, soft drinks / juice and big family fun.
- Life Members (inc their children over 10) – £9.00 each
- Members (inc their children over 10) – £10.00 each
- Non-members (inc their children over 10) – £15.00 each
- All children 5-10 yrs old – £5.00 each
- All infants under 5 yrs old – Free
To book, please make payment to NANIS bank account (see details below).
Deadline for payment is midnight on Friday 1st July, this will allow the committee to plan & cater for the event accordingly so everyone can enjoy maximum fun and food.
Norfolk & Norwich Indian Society
Sort code – 40-35-49
Account number – 11406612
Please quote “BBQ2022” as reference with your payment.
IT update & Quiz Evening
Date: April 24, 2022
Time: TBC
Location: Virtual
TBC
Ramnavami Bhajan 2022
Date: April 10, 2022
Time: 17:00 to 19:00
Location: Zoom
NANIS Committee members have organised a virtual event to celebrate Shree Ramnavmi by reciting devotional bhajans.
Due to Zoom restrictions, only one login can sing at any one point so please contact Daksha Raja on 07787 550088 if you would like to sing a bhajan by Friday 8th April, as it will be on first come first served basis.
Ten pin bowling
Date: March 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Namco Funscape,10 Barnard Rd, Bowthorpe Employment Area, Norwich NR5 9JB
All NANIS paid members are invited to attend our first outing of 2022, on Sunday 20th March.
Join in the fun along with your family for Ten Pin Bowling, come on and show us how you strike out.
Numbers are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
We have planned 2 games of bowling and cost includes shoe hire if required. To be included please read points below and make payment before the payment deadline.
Please read carefully:
Please arrive by 9.45am for 10am start. (to avoid disappointment please be on time, as games will start at 10am sharp)
Cost: £9 (for 2 games) and each individual participant and includes shoe hire if needed
Cost is same for all kids taking part on their own (all costs are set by NAMCO, not NANIS), but kids can play with parents (or vice versa) if needed eg child and parent play together, cost is only £9, not £18
Payment deadline: Midnight on Friday 11th March
Bank Account Details:
Norfolk & Norwich Indian Society
Sort code – 40-35-49
Account number – 11406612
Please quote “Namco” as reference with your payment.
Please clearly quote how many people you are paying for and their names (if kids are playing with adults we don’t need the names or vice versa)
Please note this event is open to all NANIS for members only.
For anyone who is not a member of NANIS, please fill in the membership form and make appropriate payment of membership fees.
Shivratri 2022
Date: March 1, 2022
Time: 8.00 pm onwards
Location: Zoom
NANIS Committee members are cordially inviting you to our first event for 2022, to join in the virtual Satsang / Bhajan evening to celebrate Maha Shivratri on Tuesday 1st March at 8.00 p.m. by reciting some devotional bhajans.
Due to Zoom restrictions, only one login can sing at any one point so please contact Daksha Raja on 07787 550088 if you would like to sing a bhajan, latest by Monday 28th February. It will be on first come first served basis.
AGM – 2022
Date: February 6, 2022
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
NANIS Christmas party 2021 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID VARIANT
Date: December 18, 2021
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Location: TBC
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID VARIANT
NANIS has organised Father Christmas (Santa Claus) to come to give out Christmas presents for all kids under the age of 10 years at the NANIS Christmas party. That’s not all, there will be games, music and dancing for both kids and adults. And yes we have taken care of food and drinks as well. There will be Pizzas, deserts and soft drinks for everyone. If you wish to bring your own alcohol, you are welcome to do so.
Prices:
Children under 5 – free
Kids between 5 and 10 years of age – £5
Anyone above the age of 10 – £10
There is going to be a limited number of spaces due to capacity constraints at the venue, so to book your place kindly RSVP before Wednesday 1st December by making the payment in the society’s bank account and please email us on norwichindiansociety@gmail.com with the name and age of everyone attending.
Bank Account details:
Norfolk & Norwich Indian Society
Sort code – 40-35-49
Account number – 11406612
As usual please do a lateral flow test before you arrive.
Diwali 2021
Date: November 20, 2021
Time: 18:30-23:30
Location: Poringland Community Centre, Overtons Way, Poringland NR14 7WB

Programme:
- Meet & Greet – 6.30pm to 7pm
- Buffet Dinner – 6.30pm to 8pm
- Entertainment – 8pm to 11.30pm
We expect this event to be highly popular , so members kindly RSVP by emailing the society on norwichindiansociety@gmail.com by midnight of 31st October 2021.
Please also mention number of adults and children attending and transfer the appropriate amount in the society’s bank account given below.
Any non member wishing to attend the event will be kept on a waiting list and accommodated after 31st October, if there are spaces available.
If you wish your meal to be “no onion no garlic” kindly let us know when you book.
The hall has limited capacity so it will be on first come first served basis.
There are 3 different prices for adults and kids, please read carefully:
- Life Members/their kids over age of 10: £20
- Kids Age 5-10: £10
- Members/their kids over age of 10: £25
- Kids Age 5-10: £12.50
- Non-Members/their kids over age of 10: £30
- Kids Age 5-10: £15
- All under age of 5 are free
Bank Account details:
Norfolk & Norwich Indian Society
Sort code – 40-35-49
Account number – 11406612
Please quote “Diwali” as reference with your payment.
We would also like to request you to perform a lateral flow test before you come for your own safety and safety of everyone else.
Dussehra Garba – SOLD OUT
Date: October 15, 2021
Time: 19:30 - 22:30
Location: St Margarets Church Hall, 12 Blacksmiths Way, , Old Catton, Norwich NR6 7DT
This is a completely free event for all paid members of NANIS.
Food served: 7.45pm to 8.15pm
Capacity – 80 including children
Kindly RSVP by emailing the society on norwichindiansociety@gmail.com by midnight of 11th October 2021, please also mention number of adults and children attending. The hall has limited capacity so it will be on first come first served basis. This is a completely free event for all paid members of NANIS, however we kindly request you to only confirm your presence if you are sure of going to be there. We need to give the numbers to the caterers and the last thing we would like to see is food being wasted for no shows.
We would also like to request you to perform a lateral flow test before you come for your own safety and safety of everyone else.
Garba – 2021
Start date: October 9, 2021
End date: October 10, 2021
Location: Willow center, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford NR4 7JJ
Date
- Saturday 9th October 7.30pm to 11.15pm
- Sunday 10th October 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Price
- Members free
- Non-Member adults and children over 5 years old – £4 per person per night. (Cash payment only please)
All members are welcome to bring Aarti thalis and prasad. Due to fire safety regulations could all members please use battery operated lights for diya. Kindly also ensure that any prasad offered is egg free, especially chocolates.
If you would like to make any donations or sponsorships towards any of the festive events kindly get in touch with the society on norwichindiansociety@gmail.com
We would like to request all members to do a home lateral flow test before coming for Navratri. This will be helpful to ensure your own safety and safety of everyone else.