PETER VIRDEE HONOURED BY CHIEF KHALSA DIWAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY

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I was honoured to be recognised by the Chief Khalsa Diwan as a prominent Sikh personality on the occasion of the 64th All India Sikh Educational Conference held at Ludhiana on 9 November 2012. 


Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society is a 110 year old institution of Sikhs. It was established in 1902. S. Arjan Singh Ji Bagrian was the founder President and S. Sunder Singh Ji Majithia was its first Honorary Secretary. For promoting education among Sikhs, Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society established a new organisation – Educational Committee in 1908.
The aim of the educational committee was not only to spread education but also to promote the philosophy of Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society to make the common masses aware of the importance of education. Since then, the Educational Committee of the Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society has organised 63 Educational Conferences in various parts of the country.
Wherever the Educational Committee used to organise and Educational Conference, a new educational institution was established at that place, with the efforts of the supporters of Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society. The first conference of the Educational Committee was held in 1908 in Gujranwala (now in Pakistan) and after that Khalsa High School came into being there. Thirty Three Educational Conferences were organised by this committee till 1946. Various prominent political personalities honoured these Educational Conferences with their gracious presence from time to time. Before 1947, the famous personalities who attended these conferences included royal personages. 

The prominent personalities who attended the Educational Conferences after the Independence are former Presidents of India, Dr Rajindra Prasad, Dr Zakir Hussain, Shree Fakhar-u-Din-Ali Ahmed, Dr G.S. Pathak – Vice President, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister, S. Sawarn Singh – Defence Minister Govt. Of India, Shri M. C. Chagla Chief Justice Bombay High Court, Shri K.M. Munshi Governor Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mangal Das Ji Pakwasa, Governor Maharashtra, S. Ujjal Singh Governor Punjab, S. Partap Singh Ji Kairon Chief Minister Punjab, Giani Zail Singh Chief Minister Punjab, Capt. Amrinder Singh Chief Minister Punjab, S. Parkash Singh Badal Chief Minister Punjab. The prominent personalities who gave Presidential Addresses in such conferences of Educational Committee of Chief Khalsa Diwan to give direction in field of education were S. Baghail Singh Ji Rias, S. Joginder Singh Ji Rais, Kanwar Daljit Singh Ji, S. Sunder Singh Ji Majithia, Dewan Leela Ram SinghJi, Sant Attar Singh Ji Maustuana, S. Kharak Singh Ji Rias, S. Harbans Singh JI Attari, S. Shivdev Singh Ji Rias, Principal Jodh Singh Ji, Prof. Puran Singh Ji, Bhai Kahan Singh Ji Nabha. 

 Before 1947 the educational conferences organised by the Educational Committee left such marks that the number of educationasl institutions rose from 7 to over 600. After the partition in 1947, the economic condition of the Sikhs deteriorated badly, because of which many schools were either closed or were handed over to the government by the Managing Committees.
 In 1967, Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society passed a resolution to establish schools under the banner of Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji; the 8th Guru and the first such school was established in Amritsar. At present more than 45 schools, Central Khalsa Orphanage (Amritsar) Old-Age Home (Tarn Taran), Hospitals, Homeopathic dispensaries, Dental Clinics, Sangeet Vidyalayas, Dharam Parcher committees etc are being run under the aegis of Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society which not only provide quality education but also make efforts to inculcate among students the spirit of Sikhism. It has already added two Adarsh schools at Dhandran (Ludhiana) & Naushera Pannua (Tarn Taran) in collaboration with Punjab Government under the name of Punjab Government CKD Adarsh Schools.  

Educational Committee of Chief Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society, Amritsar has now entered into the field of Technical, Vocational & Professioanl Education. Consequently, it has already started CKD International College of Nursing & CKD Institute of Management & Technology in Amritsar. The project of CKD Institute of Management & Technology at Tarn Taran & CKD Institute of Liberal Arts at Amritsar, are under consideration.   

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Suresh Raina, Peter Virdee & Kapil Dev

Peter Virdee & Al Pacino 

PV at Milan Fashion Week with RG

Srđan Djokovic & Peter Virdee

Peter Virdee & Lang Lang

 Akshay Kumar & Peter Virdee at Pakistan vs. India Match

Peter Virdee & Philippe Coutinho

 Steven Gerrard, Peter Virdee & Collegues

Peter Virdee & Sam Khan

  Peter Virdee & Rihanna 

Peter Virdee & HRH Prince Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi

Peter Virdee & Daniel Caltagirone

Victoria Christian & Peter Virdee

Lance, Peter Virdee, Alexandra Burke & Rubba Shaikh

Peter Virdee, Francis Card, Lisa Tse and the one and only Master Tse.

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 Peter Virdee & Jazzy B 

 George Boateng

 Peter Virdee & Satinder Sartaaj 

Video Shoot of Rambo Music Track with Jazzy B and the Boys 

 Sven Goran Eriksson, Peter Virdee, Emile Heskey & George Boateng

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Peter Virdee

Peter Virdee in Pakistan 

Peter Virdee at Ipswich RAF Air Base

Mickey Rourke & Peter Virdee

Peter Virdee in Antigua 

Peter Virdee on his Can Am Spyder 

DB, BT, GV, Steph, Peter Virdee & RG in Ancona, Italy

Peter Virdee in Delhi 

Amir Khan & Peter Virdee

Michael Holding & Peter Virdee

Peter Virdee & Yohan Blake 

Peter Virdee & Usain Bolt 

Mother nature powering the world via PV

Peter Virdee & Satinder Sartaaj 

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Rolls-Royce Invites Customers For Exclusive Dinner in Assembly Plant

Rolls-Royce invited a select 100 customers to “dine on the line”, transforming the factory where all Rolls cars are hand built into an exclusive event. 

Rolls-Royce invited a select 100 customers to “dine on the line”, transforming the factory where all Rolls cars are hand built into an exclusive event. I was fortunate enough to be invited along with other select customers who were introduced to some of the skilled men and women who are responsible for putting these cars together, and even got to try their hand at applying the perfect coat of paint on a Phantom Extended Wheelbase. The occasion was used to introduce the attendees to the Phantom Series II lineup. 

Along with the Phantom, a slew of classic 1930′s Rolls-Royce cars were displayed in the dining room

BUSINESS SECRETARY PAYS TRIBUTE TO BRITISH SIKHS AT VAISAKHI AS NEW FUND TO SUPPORT SIKH ENTREPRENEURS IS ANNOUNCED - 10 APRIL 2012

The Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary, Dr Vince Cable MP, has paid tribute to British Sikhs during Vaisakhi – at an event where the “Turbanology: Sikh Unwrapped’ exhibition went on display for the first time in London. 

Speaking about how Sikhs contribute to prosperity in Britain, Dr Cable highlighted the importance of the links the community provide with India – and defended the need to continue giving aid to the subcontinent to address issues such as poverty. 

The audience heard from a panel of leading Sikh business leaders who discussed how they had developed their enterprises – and how they hope to support the development of future Sikh talent. 

Business Tycoon, Peter Singh Virdee, announced a new fund to be launched later this year, solely for Sikhs who have a cutting edge idea are in need of finance. This group of prominent Sikhs in British business lead by Mr Virdee, would advise, nurture and guide any worldwide Sikh initiative, to ensure the creation of more wealth and prosperity in the hands of the Sikh community. 

Mr Virdee described how he felt there was a gap in the market to support creative ideas with a soft loan, without the obligation to take profit or shares. 

The evening was the first in a special week long series of events marking the 313th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa Brotherhood – a pivotal moment in 1699 which defined the Sikh community. ‘Turbanology at Vaisakhi’ incorporates the key components of the ‘Sikhs Unwrapped’ exhibition with a new film commission by hosts Ernst & Young Sikh Group which captures prominent Sikhs speaking out about what their Turban identity means to them. 

Jay Singh-Sohal, event host and exhibition director remarked, “It’s been a fantastic event – the Sikh community have made a tremendous impact upon British life and the economy so bringing this to light through our exhibition and speaker events at such an important time for Sikhs is a great way to celebrate the best we have to offer in Britain.” 

The exhibition will run until Friday 13th April with a further special panel being held on Thursday 12th April looking at how Sikhs are perceived in media and abroad. The evening event will feature a special screening of the new BBC documentary “The Story of the Turban.” 

The Big Egg Hunt Dinner and Auction - 20 March 2012

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Was honoured to attend one of the most exclusive events in london The Faberge Big Egg Banquet hosted by no other then Faberge themselves.

Other guests included  Holly Valance, Tamara Ecclestone, Nick Candy, Lisa Butcher, Lisa Tchenguiz and Ella Krasner.

Look out for the Eggs as its all for a good cause.

Key Speaker for NSPCC "Turning the tide on abuse in Blackpool" at Stonyhurts College.

As patron member of the NSPCC it was a pleasure to be invited as a key speaker to Stonyhurst College to 

raise awareness about the good work being done in Blackpool and the current appeal to raise £2.5 million over the next 5 years. 

The NSPCC exists to end cruelty to children. It is there to protect children, to stand up for their rights, to listen to them, help them when they need it and take action for them to ensure they can look forward to better and brighter futures. I am incredibly proud to support their vital work with children, young people and families here in the North West.

The NSPCC recently announced their new approach to ending cruelty, which will see them developing groundbreaking services directly to children delivered from centres across the UK, and I am delighted that in Lancashire our centre will be in Blackpool.  It is clear why the NSPCC needs a strong presence in the town for the following reasons:-

·      The town has a high population density which means we can reach more children and families.

·      In 2010, Blackpool was rated the 6th most deprived town in the country; the 2011 Multiple Deprivation index is likely to rate them the most deprived town.

·      To date in 2011/2012 Blackpool has more children subject to child protection plans than their statistical neighbours/northwest counterparts. This is higher than average in England.

·      More than 45% of children on child protection plans are registered under the category of neglect alone.

·      Blackpool has a high population of Looked after Children; this is significantly higher than their statistical neighbours/northwest counterparts and higher than average in England.

The Blackpool Service Centre will be at the forefront of child protection practice, pioneering new work for children, including therapeutic work with young people affected by alcohol and substance misuse, and preventing non-accidental head injuries in babies under one. The newly created centre will work alongside the NSPCC’s national services for young people, including ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline, which in 2011 made 20,546 referrals involving more than 40,000 children & the new ChildLine Schools service, which aims to reach out to 500,000 children of primary school age by 2016.  By Easter in Lancashire the Schools Service programme will have been delivered in 30 schools, and to over 1700 children. Nationally we have delivered to 500 schools, and to over 36,000 children.

NSPCC will be developing new projects for children that demonstrate how best to protect them from abuse and will rigorously evaluate that work so that they can continuously improve the services for children and leverage their knowledge and experience to enhance child protection everywhere. This evidence will also be used rigorously to influence positive change for all children across the UK through public awareness and campaigning activity.

As I said at the start, I am incredibly proud to be associated with the work of the NSPCC and I would like you all to join me, by thinking about how you can help those desperate children, young people and families in Blackpool and across Lancashire tonight either personally, through your company or by joining me on a Fundraising Board to drive this £2.5m appeal forward over the next 5 years.

Please help the NSPCC Turn the Tide on Abuse in Blackpool.