The first of our newsletters aims to bring you up to date with all the exciting activities at Sikh Channel

Sikh Spectrum delivers in style!Sikh Channel wanted to give our viewers something different, so Sikh Spectrum set off to Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon to interview Balraj Singh and showcase some real dream machines!

Born and bred in the UK, Balraj was drawing images of cars from the age of 6. He left school at the age of 16 to take on a engineering apprenticeship gaining invaluable experience whilst also being paid and educated at the same time.

As an Ambassador for STEM (science technology engineering & maths) Balraj has presented to many school children to educate & inspire them, backed by the greatest automotive brand that exists.

The past few months has seen some significant changes at Sikh Channel to ensure continue to bring our viewers with a progressive Channel & series of programmes. Whilst we might not have the same budgets as the mainstream channels, we are confident that your support combined with our investment will make a difference and provide you with a channel you are proud to be part of. Some recent changes to tell you about:

• New CEO• Recruitment of new professional team• Office revamp including new staging• Purchase of new servers & latest

HD mixers for uninterrupted, quality coverage

Name: Baljinder Singh Age: 29Status: Married Lives: Stoke on TrentJob Title: Production/Broadcasting Executive

Baljinder is a key member of the Sikh Channel team, responsible for all off-site live events. Baljinder’s experience is vast, having worked in production management for the past 12 years.

Sikh Channel is the FIRST broadcasting channel of its kind in the world broadcasting Sikh religious and cultural shows around the clock across the world.

Sikh Channel has managed to fill a huge void within the world of television, being the first channel to focus upon the essence of the Sikh faith, providing a European free-to-air television platform for Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

Sikh channel is an integral part of the lives of the European Sikh community.

Our first newsletter is dedicated to all our loyal supporters, without

whom we wouldn’t be here.

Some comments from our viewers:‘Truly proud to be a sikh’

‘Really motivational and inspirational’ ‘Thank you for a great programme’

Who wouldn’t want the chance to get up close and personal with an Aston Martin?

This is testament to the team at Sikh Spectrum team who through professionalism and innovative thinking are engaging Sikhs across the UK in interesting

If you work in an interesting office, have something unique to offer and want to show our young Sikh children that they can achieve their dreams, then please contact us and we’ll endeavour to interview you on Sikh Spectrum.’

Baljinder

“I have been part of the Sikh Channel team for over a year and a half, and have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. I have received much love and appreciation from all the midlands sangat which will stay with me forever. I now move to London where I will be creating new programmes highlighting the success of Sikhs”

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Beyond the UKSikh channel has officially launched in Canada through the Bell Vibe network on channel 667 with an imminent launch due on the Rodgers network proposed for 25th June 2013. Our aim is to provide many live & recorded programmes from Canada to the UK Sangat also. As we progress with these development we will keep you updated. In the meantime please take the opportunity to tell your Canadian friends & family about the opening of the Sikh channel in Canada.

April 2013 saw our first programme from Melbourne Australia, showcasing d-live programmes for 5 days during the Vaisakhi period. The sangat of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Craigieburn , Australia warmly welcomed Sikh Channel & expressed their excitement knowing their programmes would be broadcast by Sikh Channel.

Sikh Channel - Your ChannelFACT: Our mission is to engage, integrate and promote Sikhi

FACT: We cannot operate without your continued support

FACT: We can be contacted in many waysSo get involved & enjoy being part of your Sikh Channel.

If you are interested in helping out at the Sikh Channel on a volunteer basis, to send across their name and details to harjit.kaur@sikhchannel.tv

“The channel is really good, as it is targeted towards all age ranges. It provides a lot of information in regards to Sikhism, as well as informing us of recent issues which affect Sikhs.”

Mr Prabhjot Singh, Trainee Manager, Huddersfield

“It is doing a phenomenal job of enhancing the profile of young Sikhs not only in Britain but Europe and now hopefully worldwide. It gives Sikhs an avenue/platform to know what is honestly going on out there and a channel we can trust.”

Mr Jasprit Singh, Art Historian Victoria & Albert Museum London, London

Keeping it ‘fresh’ for the young!Specific programmes aimed at our youth – the future of the panth:

YGen – the latest dharmic songs

Sikhs Got Talent – A new show platform for youth and elders across the UK to showcase their talents

Kaun Banega Gursikh Pyara – the first Sikh quiz show shot in HD (similar to who wants to be a millionaire)

Sikh children’s animations: Little Khalsa, Learn Gurmukhi, Creative Khalsa10

Stay Tuned for your ‘Regulars’

Set your record button for your favourite regular shows:

• Breakfast Show - Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 9.00pm

• Sikh Spectrum - Wednesday, 7.00pm to 7.30pm

• Ik Pika - Sunday, 8.00am to 9.30am

• Sikh Virasat - Wednesday, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

• Herbal Medicine - Monday, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

• Fateh - Friday, 8.00pm to 9.00pm

• Acupressure - Thursday, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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A special thank you to Peter Digwa for supporting this edition of the newsletter