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ABOUT APPLE TREE CENTRE

About Us

The Apple Tree Centre is a modern multi-purpose meeting place offering a wealth of facilities for business and community use.

Opened in 2010 by the Gurjar Hindu Union, a local charitable organisation, the Apple Tree Centre has conference and meeting rooms, sports courts and changing rooms, plus full kitchen and catering facilities

The main Dhamecha Suite (1200 square metres) provides capacity for up to one thousand people, with hire available for every use from private celebrations to business exhibitions and seminars

GHU host ‘Shrimad Bhagavat Gyan Yagna’ by Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza

2009
Autumn

Completion of Dhamecha Suite, Apple Tree Centre.

2009
Autumn

Start of SMCC construction.

2007

Expected completion of Temple.

2010
Spring

‘Shilanyas’ (ground-breaking) ceremony performed at Apple Tree Farm.

2004

'Bhumi Pujan’ performed at Apple Tree Farm.

2003

GHU acquired Apple Tree Farm site, a 3 acre site close to Crawley Town centre.

2002

Planning permission granted by Crawley Borough Council.

2001

GHU purchased a disused warehouse on Spencer Road and converted it into a temporary community centre.

1998

GHU hosted ‘Ram Katha’ by Pujya Morari Bapu. Over 5,000 people attended every day for 9 days.

1992

GHU’s First Constitution approved.

1989

GHU formed by 1st generation Indians from East Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

1968

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Apple Tree Center

There was and is a great deal of hard work done by the Crawley public to achieve its long-term dream and objective and ultimately realise the most beautiful Mandir and Community Centre in the UK.

We should all feel proud of this historic achievements and successes. We all made contributions, big and small, which all contributed to our new centre being completed. GHU Board and Committee thanks everyone who participated, helped and supported during the grand opening on 21, 22 and 23 May 2010.

“Completing the building of the mandir and performing pran pratista are the greatest achievements of the people of crawley for this and future generation”

– Bhaishree Shree Rameshbhai Oza said in public.