OCA (Old Cottonians Association)India (Northern Chapter) in collaboration with TCAS (Team Chandigarh Adventure Sports) is organizing the 4th edition of the Shivalik Hill Drive from Chandigarh to Shimla on the 26th of September 2018 (Wednesday). The event is open to all motor sport enthusiasts.
For further queries please contact:
* 8427377099
* 9888890788
* 9872077755
Oil Crayon painting of the BCS Gate by Om Prakash
Om Prakash, Curzon House 1966 Batch, passed away at Chandigarh this morning (28th April 2018). Cremation is on 30th April 11 AM at Sector 25 cremation grounds Chandigarh.
Our condolences to Ompi’s family.
Dear OC’s,
You will be glad to know that the OCA (India) Northern Chapter is organizing its 2nd Chandigarh Alumni Golf Invitational followed by a gala Dinner ‘n’ Dance on Friday the 24th February 2017, featuring alumni from the top boarding schools of the country namely: Bishop Cotton School Shimla, The Doon School, Mayo, Lawrence School Sanawar and Welham Boys.
The Dinner is open to all Old Cottonians and will be full of activity including a live band.
The details of the event are as under: –
TIME : 7 am
Alumni Golf Tournament
VENUE: Chandigarh Golf Club, Sector -6, Chandigarh
EVENTS: Breakfast, On course prizes, overall team prizes and other activity will be happening.
DRESS CODE: Golfing attire
TIME: 11 am
Post Golf Interaction
Academy lawn, Chandigarh Golf Club
Beer and snacks for golfers.
TIME: 8 pm
EVENT: Gala Dinner ‘n’ Dance
Cocktails, activities dinner, Live Band in attendance and His Excellency The Governor of Chandigarh is our Honored Chief Guest.
VENUE : Chandigarh Golf Club, Sector – 6, Chandigarh.
DRESS CODE: Semi Formal
The all Inclusive contribution for the above event shall be Rs 2,500/-.
Please note that participation at the Dinner ‘n’ Dance is open to all OCs and their spouses and is not limited to the Golfers alone.
OCs interested in participating either in the Alumni Golf Tournament or dinner may kindly fill the entry requirement or by contacting us and then collecting the passes from the undersigned.
The same option for giving your entries is also possible at Chandigarh Golf Club itself.
Please note that entry shall be strictly by passes since a large number of participants are expected from all the above Schools.
You are also requested to kindly inform all OCs known to you.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Col NKS Brar
Secretary,
OCA (India) Northern Chapter,
Mob – 9780402999 / Email mikkibrar@yahoo.co.in
12th December 2015 at Chandigarh
Important information for the Shivalik Hill Drive attached:
The Old Cottonians Association NORTHERN CHAPTER will have a Reunion Lunch on Sunday 9th March 2014 at the CGA Golf Range at Sector 6, Chandigarh [11:30 AM onward]. Dress : Formal / Preferably Blazer School Tie. Contributory Rs 750/= Students , Rs 1500/= For OC’s .. Wives & Girlfriends are Guests and there is no separate charge for them.
The organizers are looking forward to seeing OCs in large numbers show up. OCs may please come straight to the event. No prior booking necessary! If you need further information, call Neetu on 9988090007. Click here for a FB link of the event.
Update:
The TRIBUNE: “Chandigarh, March 9 As many as 115 alumni of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, relived memories during a reunion function at the Chandigarh Golf Range here today. The annual reunion was initiated by the Old Cottonians’ Association (OCA) and alumni residing in India and abroad……”
Dear OCs,
OCA (India), Northern Chapter 23rd Annual Meet at Chandigarh on Sunday, 4th December, 2011
Looking forward to seeing you,
Regards,
Ajay Thiara
Member Executive
OCA (India), Northern Chapter
Phone: 0091-172-4009932, 5071931
Email: ocanorthernchapter@yahoo.com
Thursday, 24th November, 2011
5th December 2011 UPDATE. Photo added:
OC’s of the 1990 batch got together at Chandigarh on 25th Jan this year.
Here is a nice pic of them, some meeting each other after 20 years!
Click the picture for a larger view.
Dear OCs:
This is to inform you that the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of BCS are taking place from 1st, October till 6th October 2009 both days inclusive as per the programme enclosed. Please feel free to contact us at the OCA ( India) Northern Chapter for any assistance you may require towards making the Sesquicentennial Celebrations a most enjoyable and memorable experience.
Thursday 1st October 2009 – 7:30 PM:
OC Dinner at Chandigarh, at The Lake Club (Pool Side)
Courtesy of OCA (India) Northern Chapter
Accommodation and Local Transportation at Chandigarh
Adequate arrangements have been made for accommodation at Chandigarh for the night of 1st October, 2009. Some OC’s have very graciously agreed to host visiting OC’s. Tie ups have also been made with some leading hotels in various categories who would provide rooms and facilities at a special tariff ranging from Rs. 2000/- till Rs. 6000/- . To meet your accommodation and local transportation requirements at Chandigarh you are requested to kindly contact OC Kanwaljeet Singh, member OCA (India), Northern Chapter Celebration Committee on mobile no. 9988090007/ 9814073289 or at email address neetuonly@yahoo.co.uk
Accommodation at Shimla
Adequate arrangements have been made for accommodation at Shimla from 2nd till 6th October, 2009. Some OC’s have very graciously agreed to host visiting OC’s. Tie ups have also been made with some leading hotels in various categories who would provide rooms and facilities at the following special tariffs.
a) Hotel Combermere @Rs. 4500/- for double occupancy incl of b’fast / taxes per night
b) Hotel Eastbourne @Rs. 4400/- for double occupancy incl of b’fast / taxes per night
c) Hotel Holiday Home @Rs. 2900/- for double occupancy incl of b’fast / taxes per night
To meet your accommodation requirements at Shimla you are requested to kindly contact latest by 29th August 2009. OC Jaspal Sawhney, member OCA ( India), Delhi on mobile no. 98110-40347 or at email address jaspal@eagle-grp.com
Kalka Shimla Train
The OCA (India) Northern Chapter is sponsoring a train from Kalka to Shimla on the 2nd of October 2009. The train would depart from Kalka at approx. 12:00 noon. Food and beverages (non-alcoholic) would be served. The seats would be allotted on a first come, first serve basis according to the following order of priority:
a) Overseas OC’s
b) OC’s who had been a part of the school party during their school days
c) Others
Should you be desirous of undertaking this journey, then you are requested to kindly contact OC Manvir Guron , member OCA ( India), Northern Chapter Celebration Committee on 09876219900 or at email address manvirguron@yahoo.co.in to check on the availability of seats.
Contribution for attending the Sesquicentennial Celebrations:
An amount of Rs. 2000/- is being charged towards attending the Sesquicentennial Celebrations. Spouses would be considered guests and would not be charged separately. The last date for confirming your participation would be 5th of September, 2009. The contribution of Rs. 2000/- if through cheque should be made in favour of OCA India, if through DD, in favour of OCA ( India), payable at New Delhi, payment in cash would also be accepted. All payments would be receipted. You are also requested to fill and submit the enclosed registration form along with your payment to complete the registration process. Kindly contact OC Devinder Singh Jaaj , member OCA ( India), Northern Chapter Celebration Committee on mobile 9316534604 or at email address: dsinghjaaj@gmail.com.
Souvenir
On the occasion of the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of Bishop Cotton School, the OCA ( India) Northern Chapter is printing a souvenir. The rates for advertising in the Souvenir are as follows:
1. Title Page – Rs. 25,000/-
2. Back Page – Rs. 20,000/-
3. Front Page inside – Rs. 15,000/-
4. Back page inside – Rs. 15,000/-
5. Full page inside – Rs. 10,000/-
6. Half page inside – Rs. 5000/-
The last date for confirming your advertisement would be 5th of September, 2009. The contribution towards meeting the cost of the advertisement through cheque should be made in favour of OCA( India), Northern Chapter, if through DD, in favour of OCA ( India) Northern Chapter, payable at Chandigarh, payment in cash would also be accepted. All payments would be receipted. Kindly contact OC Devinder Singh Jaaj , member OCA ( India), Northern Chapter Celebration Committee on mobile 9316534604 or at email address: dsinghjaaj@gmail.com.
Note: Keeping in view the enormous expense which would be incurred by the OCA (India) Northern Chapter towards hosting a dinner at Chandigarh, a lunch at Shimla and the Kalka-Shimla train, all OC’s are requested to generously contribute any amount they are comfortable with over and above the Rs. 2000/- participation fee in order to help meet the expenses. The additional contribution may be made in favour of OCA (India) Northern Chapter.
I would also like to take this opportunity to request you to put us in touch with all those OC’s whose contact details have changed, or are not on our records. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to meeting you in Chandigarh & Shimla.
Warm regards,
Ajay Thiara
Member Executive & Celebration Committee
OCA ( India) Northern Chapter