Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

Temple is closed to the public

Please see our Covid19 page
 

12 Feb 2021

Namaste All
We hope you are all keeping well.

Due to the current state of the pandemic, it has been decided that for the second year we will not be able to safely hold the AGM by end of March. We will try and hold the AGM as soon as it is practically possible to ensure the safety of our members and when legally allowed to have larger gatherings. Until we can safely hold the next AGM, the current set of committee members and trustees have agreed to remain in place.

In the meantime, please be reassured that the current committee and trustees have been working behind the scenes to ensure that the Temple is still maintained and managed effectively. Although we can't hold the AGM, but as our constitution demands, we will still be sending to our members only, the audited set of accounts. During these trying times, we thank everyone who has donated to the Temple to ensure that we do not eat into our reserves too much.

During the lockdowns, we have tried to keep the community engaged by running as many events online as possible. For this, our pujari Shree Riteshbhai has done a splendid job. We will continue to run as many online events as possible until the Government allows us to safely reopen so that we can hold the events as before. We thank you all for the online participation in the events.

Please note that the closure of the Temple has been reviewed and it will remain closed to the public for the present.

Vedic Society Hindu Temple Committee
 

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Donations
A request for donations

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Temple has had a great reduction in income.

The Temple's main income comes from donations, football parking and ACCA Hall hire. Since the pandemic all three income streams have dried up.

The day-to-day fixed costs as well as maintenance issues still need to be paid for. We are now having to use the Temple's emergency funds.

Your Temple needs your help more than ever now. We know these are difficult times for many of us. However, if all of us donated even £10 or £20 it will help collectively.

Please also consider creating a standing order from your bank account. A small monthly donation of even £5 will go a long way.

Please make a donation today

1. By a bank transfer or set up a standing order to:
Vedic Society of Southampton
Sort code: 602003
Account Number: 34671722
or

2. Send a cheque made out to Vedic Society of Southampton
to Vedic Society Hindu Temple, 79 – 195 Radcliffe Road, Southampton. SO14 OPS
or

3. Donate online through our website
https://www.vedicsociety.com/pages/Main/Donate.htm

Thank you for your help and support over the years.
Vedic Society of Southampton Committee