Warmer weather, same Seva.

as the weather has taken a nicer turn we have seen once again a positive response from our Seva. This evening we served 20+ meals to those who required it as we ordered in fresh pizzas.

As we noticed last summer, the less fortunate required bottle water in the warm weather to ensure they kept hydrated. As as the weather improves (hopefully) our Seva will continue to ensure that a meal is provided along with drinks/water.

Should anyone require further information about our Seva and how they can get involved then please message us. ... See more

Another Wednesday, Another Seva.

Our volunteers have just completed their weekly seva and we found this evening to be a little bit slower with approx 20+ meals served.

This evening we served fresh prepared pasta as our hot meal and include drinks, crisps, biscuits for anyone who required it.

We have seen an increased number of questions and people wanting to get involved with our weekly seva since our coverage on BBC. We will continue to provide our seva each Wednesday at 7.00pm and should anyone require any further information then please message us. ... See more

Another Week another Seva...

Its Wednesday so once again that means our weekly Seva is in effect. We have just returned from this weeks Seva where were able to serve over 20 hot meals.

This evening meal was rice with soya with wholemeal pitta bread as well as our usual offerings of snacks and drinks.

Over the last few weeks we have seen an increased number of people inquiring about our Seva , mainly due to the coverage in the Swindon Advertiser and BBC. The comments we have received vary from people asking for information on how to get involved to some people just offering their appreciation for what we do.

Should anyone have any questions or require further information on how to get involved then please message us. ... See more

****BBC Footage****

As mentioned in previous posts, BBC Points West joined us last Wednesday to record footage of our Seva. Unfortunately due to the announcement of the general election the footage did not air on TV. We are pleased to say they have uploaded the video to their Facebook page.

Thanks to all at BBC Points West and BBC South Today for taking the time to cover our important Seva. ... See more

A Sikh group in Swindon is marking its first anniversary of cooking food for the homeless. The Swindon Sikh Seva Society has been providing hot meals once a week in the town centre. On average they make around 30 meals each time. The service was set up after a rough sleeper died in a car park in Swindon last February ... See more

A group of Sikhs are marking their first anniversary of providing hot food for the needy in Swindon

Lots of activity.

Last week we were contacted by BBC Points West who were made aware of our Seva and the work that we have been doing. After a few discussions, Points West agreed to come and visit our Seva to see first hand what we do and the response we get.

This evening our volunteers prepared pasta at the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and then distributed at our regular location on Carfax Close. Similar to each week, we have seen a positive response with many people thankful for the meals that we are providing. Additionally we offered crisps, drinks, biscuits, ice lollies.

We would like to say a special thank you to Simon, a passer-by who saw our Seva and kindly went and donated fresh coffees for those individuals who require it.

One of the questions we were asked by Points West was how long do we plan on continuing our Seva, our response was simple, it is ongoing for the foreseeable future. We have seen an extremely positive response and would again like to thank all those people who have volunteered their time and for those who provided donations.

A special thanks to Michelle at Points West for taking the time out to visit our Seva. The coverage is expected to air on Monday evening however we will provide further updates should this change. ... See more

On Wednesday, we were joined by the Evening Advertiser who were keen to cover our seva and impact it has had. We are pleased to say the article was published in today's paper and available online also. ... See more

KIND-HEARTED volunteers who set up a group to provide hot meals for some of the poorest people in Swindon have marked their first year.

One year Anniversary.

This evening marks the one year anniversary of the Swindon Sikh Seva Society. 12 months ago, a handful of volunteers decided to get together and give back to those who are less fortunate.

Over the past 12 months we have able to provide a weekly hot meal to anyone who requires one with the total number of hot meals served exceeding 1500.

This evening, we have seen a busier than normal evening with new visitors as well as some regulars. This evenings hot meal was vegetarian chilli with rice freshly prepared by volunteers. We additionally offered the normal snacks like crisps, chocolates and biscuits. A thanks to Bethan Trueman who joined us this evening and provided food donations.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those individuals who have supported our seva since its start, for those people who have given up their time to help out as well all those people who have kindly donated food.

The response we have received over the last 12 months has been extremely positive and although we have faced challenges particular during the cold months, we are motivated to continue this voluntary seva going. ... See more