Dear all,
 

The venue of the carrom competition has been changed to the Quarrell Room, Exeter College

Date: Saturday of 6th Week (21/11)
Time: 14:00-18:00
Venue: The Quarrell Room, Exeter College

Ladies and Gents,

Last year at the inaugural HUMSoc Annual Carrom Competition, we sought to find the Oxford Carrom DON.

HUMSoc Treasurer HURSH 'I don't need to aim' MEHTA powerfully stepped up to the mark and DOMINATED (though SAMEER 'I can't win, I'm Co-President' GANATRA, HUMSoc Co-Pres and esteemed runner-up, was admittedly 'going easy on him').

This year we throw open the competition once again, our boards fresh, dust-free, and 'zingy'. Come down and take on HURSH and prove yourself to be Oxford Carrom DON (MT09). There will be a PRIZE.

Alternatively, come for the REFRESHMENTS and BANTER. *BEGINNERS ARE VERY WELCOME.* We'll train you up.

Members: *FREE*
Non-members: £1

We can't wait.
 

Sorry, forgot to mention that there is Fusion Event going on tonight at the Oxford Brookes Student Union! Please check the Facebook event for more details and hopefully see you there!

http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=srp&sfxp=&q=fusion&o=4&dt=2&c1=#/event.php?eid=162610159193&index=1

Dear all,

There is Aarti tonight as usual! Come to the OCHS at 6.30pm, just next to Ponana on Magdalen Street.

Best wishes,
HUM Soc Committee

Hello all,

We hope you had a fantastic time at the Diwali Ball! We certainly did! Unfortunately some people have had some of their things mistakenly taken from the cloakroom. If you have something that's not yours please could you get in touch with us at ouhs@herald.ox.ac.uk ASAP. Among the items taken include a size 10 Topshop coat: dark grey/black with buttons down the front and 4 buttons on either side. The owner is quite concerned about getting it back so please get in touch if you have taken it by accident.

Wishing you all a wonderful 6th week,
your HUM Committee

Dear all Diwali Ball 2009 attendees,

We hope you're looking forward to this Saturday as much as we are! There are a few reminders we would like mention to you:

Please bring some form of ID with you e.g Bod cards

Be sure to check your pidgeon holes for your tickets if you have not already received them. If you have not received them by Friday afternoon, please contact Sameer Ganatra on 07846559153

If you are not affliated to a college or not a member of Oxford University then your tickets will be ready for collection at the door. Please arrive early if this is the case (between 6-6.15pm for diners and between 8.30-8.45pm for non-dining)

Saturday night is forecast to be a rainy so you might want to bring an umbrella (the event is indoors, it is just a warning!)

We have negotiated a deal with Royal Cars for taxi services from anywhere in central Oxford to Kassam Stadium. Call them on 01865 777 333. A car for 4 people is £10 one way; a minibus fitting 5-8 people is £15 one way.

PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME as the drinks reception will start promptly at 6pm and the starters will be served soon after. For the non-diners, Navin Kundra will begin performing at 8.45pm so arrive on time so as not to miss this!

Finally, the dress code is strictly Traditional Indian/Black Tie.

We cannot wait to celebrate Diwali with you!

See you soon!
your HUM committee

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are pleased to announce that we have completely sold out! Please do not pidge any more cheques to us! This year the ball promises to be much more than it ever was before, and the we on the HUM Committee are fully committed to delvering what will be an amazing night for all of you!

See you on Saturday,

your HUM Soc Committee

Hello everyone,

There are a very limited number of tickets (dining and non-dining) left, so get buying! We are also pleased to inform you that the Diwali Ball 2009 will now finish at 2am - that's a WHOLE EXTRA HOUR of Diwali Ball fun!

A quick reminder: if you have bought a ticket by pidging a cheque to Hursh Mehta and you have not received a confirmation email regarding this then please get in touch with hursh.mehta@new.ox.ac.uk or sohini.dhutia@pmb.ox.ac.uk to make sure we have received your cheque! This is only for those who have pidged us the payments!

Hope to see you all at the Diwali Ball,
your HUM committee

Dear Members,

Since it was announced that *RAGHAV* is headlining at the Diwali Ball 2009
and more recently that the *BALL WILL NOW RUN ON UNTIL 2AM* - never achieved
at any previous Oxford HUM Diwali Ball - tickets have been selling faster
than ever. Yesterday evening, DINING TICKETS SOLD OUT.

However, due to unprecedented demand, the Diwali Ball 2009 Committee has
managed to negotiate with the Kassam Stadium and the caterers to raise the
dining capacity for the Ball by another *50 TICKETS ONLY*. Tickets bought
henceforth will be counted in strict order of receipt.

If you are intending on coming to the Ball, you are strongly advised to buy
your dining tickets ASAP to avoid disappointment. To facilitate this, there
will be an *EXTRA SPOT SALE* tomorrow (Saturday 7 November) at the Starbucks
on Cornmarket Street between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. Alternatively please
physically place your cheque in Hursh Mehta's pidge at New College or buy
online at www.oxfordhum.co.uk

See you in just over a week...
Your HUM Committee.

Hi everyone,

We now only have around 50 dining tickets left! Get yours NOW to avoid disappointment! We are also pleased to inform you that the Diwali Ball 2009 will now finish at 2am - that's a WHOLE EXTRA HOUR of Diwali Ball fun!

There will be a FINAL spot sale TODAY (Thursday 5th November) between 4pm and 6pm at the Starbucks on Cornmarket St. This will almost certainly be your last chance to buy your dining tickets!

In addition, you may purchase tickets for the Diwali Ball 2009 ONLINE at http://www.facebook.com/l/fdd18;www.oxfordhum.co.uk.

Alternatively, please pidge cheques payable to the Oxford University Hindu Society to Hursh Mehta (Treasurer) at New College, clearly printing your full name and college on the back.

There will be a seating plan (ten per table), so buy now to get seats with your friends!

Dining tickets are ONLY £30 for members and £35 for non-members, and non-dining tickets are £15.
 

For more information, visit www.oxfordhum.co.uk or join our facebook event http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153979119108&ref=ts

See you soon!
HUM Committee x
 

A message from Majlis:

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MAJLIS COMMITTEE AND WANT TO FIND TO FIND OUT MORE?

Thank you to everyone who applied for a position for the Majlis Committee. We received a great number of applications this year which is fantastic. We are holding an informal meeting TODAY for anyone interested in becoming part of the committee (even if you have written to Raghav, please come along). Please do come along if you are interested or want to find out more about a specific role on the committee and what it involves. Don't worry if you haven't written to us yet- anyone is welcome who wants to get involved.

When?: WEDNESDAY 4TH WEEK (TODAY!)
Where?: LINCOLN SEMINAR ROOM 2, LINCOLN COLLEGE, TURL STREET
Time?: 5.30pm

Please be prepared to give a short hust (1-2 minute speech about why you would like to have a particular role on the committee and speak about any relevant experience). If you cannot make this meeting, please email raghav.ghai@lincoln.ox.ac.uk to let him know and write a couple of paragraphs explaining what position you would like and why you are suitable in place of a hust.

We hope to have a committee sorted by the end of the week so you will take over in 5th Week.

Freshers, postgrads, all welcome!

Just a reminder that we will be selling tickets for the Diwali Ball at our SPOT SALE TOMORROW (Tuesday 3rd November) between 16:00 and 18:00 at the Starbucks Cafe on Cornmarket St.

In addition, you may purchase tickets for the Diwali Ball 2009 ONLINE at www.oxfordhum.co.uk.

Alternatively, please make all CHEQUES payable to the Oxford University Hindu Society and pidge to Hursh Mehta (Treasurer) at New College.

No doubt you've heard about our headline act RAGHAV (of 'Can't Get Enough' fame)...tickets have been selling rapidly as a result of this news, so we suggest you buy your tickets as soon as possible!

See you there!

Diwali Ball 2009 - Dining Ticket deadline **NEXT SATURDAY** Get your tickets now!

Don't forget, the deadline for buying your dining ticket is 7th November, that's NEXT SATURDAY! This means that there is ONLY one week left to buy your dining tickets for the Ball! Tickets are selling faster than ever before, especially since we confirmed **RAGHAV** as our headline act, so make sure you buy yours ASAP to secure your place at what is shaping up to be the best Diwali Ball that Oxford has ever seen!

Dining tickets are ONLY £30 for members and £35 for non-members, and non-dining tickets are £15.

You can buy your tickets at our weekly spot sales every TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 4-6pm at the Starbucks on on Cornmarket St.

Alternatively, you can pidge a cheque to Hursh Mehta at New College (clearly printing your name and college on the back).

You can also buy your tickets online at www.oxfordhum.co.uk.

Featuring:

Three course Indian banquet - RAGHAV - Live performance from Navin Kundra - Live comedy of Shazia Mirza - Celebrity DJ/MC Tony Patti - Performances from talented Bollywood, Bhangra and Fusion dancers - Spectacular fireworks display - Masseurs - Palmists - Henna artists - Authentic Chaat, Mitthai and Paan huts - Lassi Junction - Chocolate Fountain, AND MORE.

This is one ball you definitely do not want to miss! Get your tickets NOW to avoid disappointment!

All details can be found on www.oxfordhum.co.uk or on our facebook group for the event http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=153979119108&index=1

The Oxford Diwali Ball 2009 is kindly sponsored by the Lakhani Group (http://www.lakhanigroup.com/), Clifford Chance, Davora and Kenya Airways.

Ladies and Gentleman this is the moment you have all been waiting for. HUM is proud to announce that the headline act at the Diwali Ball 2009 will be none other than Raghav, performing live at the Kassam Stadium just for you.

Tickets have been selling faster than you could ever imagine so make sure you get yours ASAP to secure your place at what is shaping up to be the best Diwali Ball that Oxford has ever seen. You can buy your tickets at the spotsale at Starbucks on Cornmarket today from 4pm-6pm, pidge a cheque to Hursh Mehta at New College, or buy online at www.oxfordhum.co.uk

All details can be found on www.oxfordhum.co.uk or on our facebook group for the event http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=153979119108&index=1

Dining guests will benefit from a delicious 3 course sit down Indian meal, award-winning dance performances, Navin Kundra singing live (http://www.myspace.com/navinkundra) and a live stand-up set from Shazia Mirza as well as an extra three and a half hours of ball-going experience.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Oxford Diwali Ball 2009 is kindly sponsored by the Lakhani Group (http://www.lakhanigroup.com/), Clifford Chance, Davora and Kenya Airways.

Dear all,

This Sunday HUM take on Sikhsoc in the biggest 5 aside football match of the year. If you are interested in playing for hum email amar.radia@balliol.ox.ac.uk by Saturday with any previous experience (eg college 2nds). The game will be at 9pm at the university club on Mansfield road.

Hopefully we'll see a lot of you there!

There is Aarti TONIGHT at 6.30pm at the OCHS on Magdalen Street, near the Ponana. The discussion topic will be 'Being a British Asain'.

See you there!

Dear HUM-lings

Thank you so much for making Navratri a success! We hope you had as much fun as we did!

If you thought that Navratri was great, wait till you see what we have in store for you in the weeks to come! We promise you the most spectacular Diwali Ball!

your HUM Committee!

Hello all,

A quick and cheery reminder that the *HUM-OIS RAAS GARBA* event is TONIGHT at the CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY from 19:00-23:00.

An unforgettable night of traditional Indian DANCING! If you don't know how, fret not, we'll TEACH you! Featuring a LIVE BAND, light refreshments and festivity.

Tickets are still available ONLINE (www.oxfordindiansociety.org) for ONLY £4 +BF (*EARLY BIRD OFFER*), and will also be available on the door for (a little) more. You will receive a PAIR OF DANDIYA absolutely *FREE*.

DRESS CODE: Traditional Indian/Smart-Casual. *[Don't worry if you only have a pair of jeans and a t-shirt... Come down nonetheless!]*

For more information, check out the HUMSoc website (www.oxfordhum.co.uk) or the Facebook Event page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151910124647&ref=ts

We're excited.

See you all tonight!

Your HUM Committee. x

(BRIEF) DIRECTIONS TO THE CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY:
Head down St. Aldates from the High Street (walking towards Folly Bridge) and turn right into Rose Place at Cafe Loco (very approximately opposite Christ Church). You'll see us!

Dear all,

We will be selling tickets for the Diwali Ball along with tickets for our Raas-Garba event at our SPOT SALES this Thursday (22nd) between 16:00 and 18:00 at the Starbucks Cafe on Cornmarket St. Tickets will also be available at the Raas-Garba event on Friday (23rd).

In addition, you may purchase tickets for the Diwali Ball 2009 ONLINE at www.oxfordhum.co.uk.

Alternatively, please make all CHEQUES payable to the Oxford University Hindu Society and pidge to Hursh Mehta (Treasurer) at New College.

See you there!

Don't forget that there's Aarti tonight! The discussion topic will be Pakistan and Partition. Please come along for what is bound to be an engaging debate!

Best wishes,

 your Hum Committee