Diwali Celebratory Lunch 2023

Thanks to the incredible support and enthusiasm from our dedicated REACH Network colleagues, this year's Diwali Lunch was undeniably a tremendous success, with an impressive turnout of 92 attendees.

The event was truly special, bringing together a vibrant community to celebrate the festival of lights. Looking forward to many more collaborative and joyous occasions ahead!

Speakers

Thanking our esteemed community members for generously sharing their wisdom, insights, and key learnings during the Diwali Lunch:

• Nileshbhai (Priest from Shree Ram Krishna Temple)
• Amrat Bava, Chaplaincy
• Dr. Sarabjit Mastana, Senior Lecturer SSEHS

Their valuable contributions added depth and meaning to the event, creating an enriching experience for everyone present.  Special thanks as well to all participants who engaged in delightful conversations while enjoying a scrumptious 3-course meal. Here's to the spirit of community and shared knowledge

Special Thanks!

A heartfelt special thanks goes out to the dedicated individuals whose hard work and unwavering support played a pivotal role in making this Diwali Lunch an extraordinary success, and :

• Nina Dave (Finance)
• Jaswinder Kaur (Finance)
• Bhavna Patel (Finance)
• Swapnil Kulkarni (SDC)
• Alan Walsh (HR)

Testimonials

Extending thanks to all the attendees who dedicated their time to provide feedback filled with such positivity. The constructive input is invaluable, and it greatly contributes to our success:

• Please pass on my sincere thanks to the team for organising a fantastic Diwali lunch, speaking to our team in IT I know everyone enjoyed it. I also know that things like this don’t just happen, they take time and effort from so many behind the scenes. 
• Keep up the good work………… 
• Firstly, I just want to say a huge thank you for the Diwali lunch yesterday, it was lovely, the food was delicious, and I learnt a lot from the speeches.  Please do pass on my thanks to the team who organised it. 
• The Diwali event was a lovely celebration, the effort put in was clear to see from the room decorations to the speakers. The food served was delicious and I really enjoyed learning more about the history of Diwali.  
• We all worked really well as a team, and everyone put a lot of effort into making the event. We would like to thank the photographer, catering team, speakers and the stadium staff for their support. One thing we did take away was to spread out the 3-course meal so that there is a gap and give people an opportunity to experience a variety of desserts.  
• The lunch was well organised and the food are tasty. Having the starters pre-prepared and provided on the table was an excellent idea. Collecting food by table also avoided people queuing for food. The catering staff provided excellent services. I enjoyed the food, but it would be better to provide water and more drinks on the table.