Hindu
and Sikh
Provision
at Newcastle University
19/20 Windsor Terrace.
0191 222 6341
[email protected]
www.ncl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Welcome to Newcastle
Religious Tolerance & Diversity
Newcastle is a friendly and diverse place. There are many
different religious communities represented in the city and
in the University. Within the United Kingdom there is
religious freedom to follow whatever religion you choose,
and this freedom has been further protected by laws against
Religious Discrimination and Harassment. We hope that you
do not encounter any harassment or prejudice because of
your religious practices or beliefs; but if you do, we would
like to offer you our support.
You can bring your concerns to the University Chaplain, the the Union Society, or to
the University’s Equal Opportunity advisor, Julie Bullimore: [email protected]
tel: 0191 222 3440.
Newcastle Hindu
Society
The Hindu society is a student led group
that represents and provides for any student
following or interested in Hinduism. The
society covers a variety of cultural and Hindu
and Sikh religious events as well as social
events and outings throughout the year.
There are also regular opportunities to delve
into Bollywood, traditional cuisine and sports.
We are affiliated to the Union Society of the
University and are led by an elected Executive
Committee. We are responsible for organising
services and relevant educational talks at the
chaplaincy.
Festivals
Hindus:
Ganesh Chaturthi – usually held around
3rd September
Navaratri – usually held around
30th September
Diwali – usually held around 25th October
Holi – usually held around 21st March
Hanuman Jayanti – usually held around
19th April
Raksha Bandhan – usually held around
16th August
Krishna Janmaashtami – usually held around
24th August
Sikhs:
Hola Mohalla – follows Holi
Vaisakhi – usually held around 13th April
Diwali – as above
Mandirs and Gurdwaras in Newcastle
Hindu Temple Newcastle
172 West Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9QB
ISKCON Temple
304 Westgate Road
Newcastle
Tyne and Wear
NE4 6AR
Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha
Tindale Close
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5RJ
Parwinder Singh: 07843776102
Contact details
University Chaplain:
Revd Catherine Lack 0191-222-6341
[email protected]
Union Society contact is:
Hindu Society
[email protected]
Where to find the
University Chaplaincy
The University Chaplaincy is
located at 19/20 Windsor Terrace.
You will find us behind the
Robinson Library.
For the most recent information including
chaplaincy changes, activities and future
events, please see our website.
www.ncl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Prayer facilities: the university provides
prayer facilities in the chaplaincy where there
is a dedicated room for worship containing
statues of various deities and the holy books.