Bookoholics Open Mic! - 16th Nov '14

Event - Bookoholics Open Mic!

Organizers - Bookoholics Group (Surat)

Venue - VR Surat

Must Visit for – Book Lovers, Bibliophiles.

Blog By - Rahul Kedia

Photos Courtesy - Puja Kedia Photography

So we had a formal Bookoholics Meet after what seems like ages. Here is what the meet looked like in pictures with in brief minutes of the meet :)

Prakash.

Prakash, the host of the evening for this meet started the meet with a little introduction to Bookoholics and what we do. And then invited Pinak and Arvind to share their experiences of the Mumbai Literature Festival which they had attended recently.

This was followed by the speakers taking the center stage one by one and presenting their monologues -

Hemant Sir.

Arvind

Amit

The variety in the presentations was refreshing. And also the good part was most of the speakers had specially prepared their talk for the meet. So their views/ideas in the form of their monologues was a treat to be had for all of us present as audience.

Nazm

Dharmesh

Veronica

Pinak

All the speakers were absolutely outstanding and were a delight to listen to. We also squeezed in a small segment where the audience had a chance to take the center stage and introduce themselves and tell us what they would want the next Bookoholics meet to be. Following are some happy pictures from this segment -

A fun meet all in all which adds the much needed variety to our #LifeInSurat :)

Already looking forward to the next meet.

Rahul.

PS: We are really thankful to VR Surat for providing us with the venue. The help extended by the VR team is really appreciated.

VR Family #ChildrensDaySpecial

Remember the days, when you were a kid, & loved the idea of Children’s Day! It meant a chutti, or some celebration, or getting some gifts or giving a speech on Chacha Nehru :) Yes, that did make us all happy and excited.

This Children’s Day, let’s make it special for your kids, too. We have here some super family fun ideas, a children’s day gifting guide, & not to forget the kids friendly meals. Make this Children’s Day a Family Day out at VR Surat.

Family Fun Ideas for Children's Day -

1. The Toy Train:

Yes! Now you don’t need to take your kids to Matheran to experience The Toy Train. Discover the child in you. Take an enthralling ride in the toy train on the 1st floor and the 3rd floor @VR Surat. We are sure this will be your first ever ride in a toy train, in a mall. Your kids will love this! Do click some pictures and make some memories.

2. Kool Kidz – Kids play area next to the FoodBox:

Toddlers love playing too! To cater to all the age groups of kids, VR Surat has a special kids play area called "Kool Kidz” for tiny tots. This offers slides, tiny cars and play tents full of balls. Take your little one there it’s just Rs. 100 for 30 minutes. This will be a memorable and joyful experience for you and the baby.

3. SVM Bowling and Gaming:

From the adult kid to the 4 year olds, SVM at VR Surat, offers various games for all. From Bowling to Racing, from Mini Merry-Go-Rounds to mini Bullet Trains, from prize winning games to shooting ones. It’s a thorough family gaming experience. 

P.S. They also offer a Bull Riding experience, you can test your skills. It will surely be fun!

The Gifting Guide -

1. The Soft Toy Lovers – SIMBA – An international Toy Store:

Be it a Toddler or a primary school goer or a teenager, if your child is obsessed with soft toys and loves collecting these fluffy little bundles of joy, then SIMBA is the place for your perfect gift shopping. Find a vivid range of Disney character soft toys and pillows starting from Rs. 399 @ SIMBA.

2. Stylish and cost effective - T & S - Tales and Stories:

If you want to buy “not very expensive” clothes, but at the same time you want it to be stylish, then T&S is the place for you. Buy these lovely denim shirts for your daughters at Rs. 899 and cool colorful shorts for your boys at Rs. 799.

3. Brand matters - UCB Kids:

If you prefer brands and are looking at some useful winter gifts, then UCB Kids is your place. Get pretty little hoodies, skirts and sweater for your girls and equally cute mandarin collar shirts, Doctor sleeve T-shirts and loafers for your boys. This might solve your next wedding season wardrobe troubles too :P

4. For Memories’ Sake – Mommy and Me:

Whether your child is grown up, or is a tiny toddler, gifts do matter for each one of them. If not now, the memories of the first Children’s Day gift to your toddler will definitely bring a smile to his face when he grows older. We recommend this 10 in 1 Music combo for your Rockstar toddler and this rocking horse for the adventure lover!

5. Price Matters and Gifts Too!!! – Mega Mart

If you wish to gift new clothes to your kids but are running a little low on Budget, Megamart will solve your purpose. Get a wide range of apparels for boys and girls from the age of 2 to 14 years starting at Rs.199. Happy! Aren’t you?

6. Gini and Jonny – for the Party Animals

They have a stunning collection of party wear frocks for girls and cool stuff for boys too. If you are a socialite family and attend parties every week, this gift will definitely be a useful one for your kids.

7. U. S. Polo Assn – The casual stuff

If there’s no prefixed idea behind gifting, but you just want to shop some clothes, U.S POLO Assn. kids offers great casual stuff for boys as well as girls.

8. Bedtime Heroes – Comforter and Cushions from Portico

Get amazing Superman comforters and cushions for your little hero and Barbie comforter and cushions for your baby doll.

Superman cushion 399

Barbie comforter single 2999 

9. Disney Dudes - Bedsheets from Bombay Dyeing

Get amazing Disney character bedsheets form Bombay Dyeing. Pick up your Child’s favourite character from Tom and Jerry, Winnie the Pooh, Minnie Mouse etc.. Single bed sheets are priced at Rs. 1400 and double bed sheets are priced at Rs. 2000.

The Family Meals:

FoodBox at VR Surat offers multiple cuisines that are Family friendly. Be it the Happy meals for the kids from McDonald’s, the healthy sub sandwich for your wife, the spicy pizza from Pizza Hut, Mexican food from Mexican Rodeo or Tasty Indian food from Sugar and Spice, you’ll get it all there. Enjoy the family binging experience at its best :)

P.S. Don’t forget to buy your kids some Candy Floss. After all it’s Children’s Day!

Blogger - Hetvi / Photographer - Vishal