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People from all generations came together to celebrate Diwali at the HASWA centre with guest MP for Dagenham & Rainham Jon Cruddas, Deputy Mayor of Havering and Councillors Melvin Wallace, Stephanie Nunn and Barry Mugglestone. Mr Fauja Singh the 105 years old marathon runner made a guest appearance. The HASWA women’s, children and Bollywood groups provided the entertainment with DJ Surinder Tiwari. HASWA secretary Sansar Singh Narwal said: “Events as the Diwali celebration promote better cultural understanding of Havering’s rich and diverse community.”

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights was celebrated by the Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) at their community centre Greenfields, Kilmartin Way, Elm Park, Essex on Saturday 1st November 2014. People of all ages and backgrounds came together for celebrations along with guests MP for Hornchurch and Upminster Dame Angela Watkinson, MP for Dagenham & Rainham Jon Cruddas, the Mayor of Havering Councillor Linda Trew and Councillors Melvin Wallace and Stephanie Nunn. The guests delivered messages of goodwill to the community. Sansar Singh Narwal general secretary of HASWA, said events such as the Diwali celebration promote better cultural understanding of Havering’s rich and diverse community. Entertainment was provided through performances of Bollywood dancing, singing by the HASWA ladies group and a dance by the Little Ilford School highlighting Black History month.  There was also a raffle, DJ and authentic Indian cuisine.

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights was celebrated by the Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) at their community centre Greenfields, Kilmartin Way, Elm Park, Essex on Saturday 9th November 2013.  It was a community function and Sansar Singh Narwal General Secretary of HASWA welcomed everybody to the 16th Annual Diwali celebration by the Association. He said that events like these are good for community cohesion and help promote a better cultural understanding of the rich diverse community we have in Havering.

Amongst the guests was Dame Angela Watkinson DBE MP for Hornchurch & Upminster,  Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham & Rainham,  Councillor Linda Trew  Deputy Mayor of Havering & Councillor Melvin Wallace and his wife Joan. The guests (both the MP’s & Deputy Mayor) delivered messages of goodwill to the community.

HASWA’s cultural entertainment included Bollywood dance performances by children and singing by the ladies group held at HASWA every week.  Professional singer Malkit Singh sang beautifully the rest of the evening whilst everybody showed off their Bollywood dance moves!!   Authentic Indian cuisine from Samosa King and Kulfi donated by Continental Foods was enjoyed by all.  Airfield Tesco and members of HASWA donated the raffle prizes.

Ashok Sedha and Parminder Singh were presented with an Appreciation Voluntary Award for their dedication, time and help in supporting all HASWA activities in helping the Asian and wider community of Havering.