January 2012 - Oshwal Centre

~ President’s Message ~like to see the implementation of a regular transport service to Oshwal Centre for our Elders to come and worship atour beautiful Derasar, as well as to socialise with fellow Oshwals.A Vibrant CommunityThe Oshwal Association of the UK is over 40 years old and each of us in some capacity has contributed to itsresilience. From the early days when our forefathers settled in the UK, they brought with them a sense of communitythat served them well in East Africa and India. That same pioneering spirit led them to provide a home for the Oshwalfamily (via the Oshwal Centre formerly known as “Hook House”) where we have gathered to celebrate weddings,mourned the loss of our nearest and dearest and rejoiced in our religious milestones at our Derasar.As we have immersed ourselves in the UK, it fills me with great pride that the Oshwal community has provided us witha sense of belonging, a compass to our heritage and a connection with our wider Oshwal family.The community is an evolving enigma and our job is not done. We have only laid the basic foundations but I believeone of the strengths of this community is that as much as it is focused on its cultural values of family and traditions,those same values encourage us all to embrace some of the positive aspects of the UK society that we have allbecome accustomed to. Working together and sharing ideas will give the next generation the necessary strength totake the pioneering lead of their forefathers and lead this community to greater prosperity.The January 2012 edition of the Oshwal magazine provides a unique perspective of the future of the Oshwalcommunity and from a personal viewpoint, it has been a privilege to play a small part in its destiny.Jai Mahavir, Jai Oshwal,Tushar Jayantilal ShahPresident OAUKImportant NoteThe material in this article is for informational purpose only. Information herein is believed to be reliable but the Oshwal Association of the UK doesnot warrant its accuracy or completeness. While every effort has been made to ensure that the facts and figures stated in this presentation areaccurate, errors can nonetheless happen. Oshwal Association of the UK does not take any responsibility for any losses or damages caused directlyor indirectly of any nature which may arise as a result of this presentation. Readers should make the own independent decisions and/or seek furtherprofessional advice and place no reliance on the contents of this article.Oshwal Association of the UK | Oshwal Centre | Coopers Lane Road | EN6 4DG | Charity reg. no. 267037 | www.oshwal.co.ukOshwal Association of the U.K 2 President’s Message