Sikhism and Pets
By Sandeep Singh Brar
Pets and Sikhism are two subjects very near and dear to my heart. I grew up as a small child on a farm in Kenya and was constantly surrounded by animals in my youth and I've always continued that practice. In my life I have kept almost every kind of pet that you can imagine from fish, dogs, birds, cats, deer, tortoise, hamsters, rabbits, lizards, snakes and even a pet tarantula spider. I really can't imagine how empty life must be for people who have no connection with pets or nature.

Sharing Sikh Heritage with Non-Sikhs: A visit to a Village School
By Lakhbir Singh
Shortly after arriving at Alderley Edge, I drove through the reasonably small but smart village. I noticed a very large church to my left and then alongside it was the primary school of about 9-10 teachers and 200 students. Judging from the standard of the area, the school was, I would think, at the heart of a well educated community. The teacher who invited me- Janet- met me at the door, greeted me and said the children were ready and expecting me.