Frequently Asked Questions …..

Key Information

When will the convention take place?
Where will the convention take place?
Who is the convention for?
Who organises it?

What will be happening

What is the programme for the weekend?
Do I need to know about Jain Dharma Already?
Who'll be doing the sharing / exploring of insights and wisdom?
Is it for non-Jains too?
What are the pre-events?
What are the post-events?

Registration

What if I’m a non-member or my membership has lapsed?
I sent my registration form ages ago but have not heard anything yet. Who do I contact?
Do you really need an email address on the registration form? What if I don’t have one?
Can I leave my registration till the last minute?
How do I register?
How much is it to register?
What is the Student Group offer?
What is the Family Group offer?

On the day

What time does it start and finish each day?
What do I need to bring?
Where is the Convention held?
I don’t live nearby ….
What is the dress code? - Indian/English
What if I can only make one day?

Food

Is food provided?

Kids Convention

What is the age of children for the kids convention?
What do they do in the kids convention?

Little Jains Event

What is the Little Jains event?
How much is it for my child to attend the Little Jain event?
How can I register my child for the Little Jains event?

Getting Involved

I would like to volunteer - what can I do, who can I contact?
I’d like to make a donation or be a sponsor - what can I do, who can I contact?
Any more questions?

General Questions

Key Information

When will the convention take place?

Friday 17th July to Sunday 19th July 2009

Where will the convention take place?

Canons High School
Shaldon Road,
Edgware,
Middlesex
HA8 6AN
UK

Who organises it?

Young Jains UK Registered Charity No. 1005856 UK.

What will be happening

What is the programme for the weekend?

Friday 17th July

Collect Convention pack and materials
Open minded exploration
Meet and interact with all the other delegates
Full delicious meal

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July

Insights and sharing from graduates of the Jain Dharma training programme
Sessions including:
- Is permanent happiness possible?
- What will it feel like?
- What’s stopping me achieving it now?
- Tools to prepare me for this journey
- Clarifying the path to true happiness (first experience of the soul)
Question & Answer sessions
Keynote speeches from international Jain leaders
Facilitated workshops
Raas Garba night
Garden Party
Jain refreshments and meals will be provided

Do I need to know about Jain Dharma Already?

This Convention is for you if you know:

very little about the basics of Jain Dharma and would like to increase your understanding
about various topics but do not know how they all fit together
a little bit more, and would like to consolidate and use it in every day life
you are curious to experience a different approach to learning, sharing and developing

Who'll be doing the sharing / exploring of insights and wisdom?

Insights will be shared by graduates of the Jain Dharma training programme. You can join the training programme in the run-up to the convention.

Is it for non-Jains too?

Yes - anyone who is interested in being present with an open-mind can attend the convention, as the content of the convention will be in English.

What are the post-events?

A selection of post-convention events have been planned - more details will be announced.

Registration

What if I’m a non-member or my membership has lapsed?

As a non-member, the convention fee difference compared to members is pretty much the fee for one year’s membership (£15). By becoming a member you’ll benefit from reduced Convention fees as well as getting the membership benefits of the free Newsletter, free entry to regular events and discounts on ticket events etc.

I sent my registration form ages ago but have not heard anything yet. Who do I contact?

Congrats for sending the registration form ages ago. Well done on great decision making. Please be aware that confirmations to registration may take up to 2 weeks so please be patient - after all patience is a virtue! If after 2 weeks you have not heard anything then contact Rishma Shah, stating your name and address.

Do you really need an email address on the registration form? What if I don’t have one?

An email address on the registration form is essential to help us provide a quick confirmation in a cost effective way. A confirmation letter and other material will be sent via email. Also updates and additional information may need to be shared which email helps make more timely. If you don’t have an email address then you can get one by visiting http://www.gmail.com

We don’t pass on the email addresses to any other organisations and will add you to the free Young Jains bulletin list to keep you informed of Young Jains events and other matters that may be of interest. You can request to be removed from this list at any time.

Can I leave my registration till the last minute?

We have a limited number of registration spaces due to fire regulations at the venue. Once the spaces are full we cannot accommodate any more no matter who it is. We expect spaces to fill up quickly and there is extra to pay the longer you wait. To confirm your place and benefit from early booking prices, register now. Fees are subsidised and do not cover the full cost of the Convention.

How do I register?

You can register securely online here

How much is it to register?

The registration rate is now £50.

What is the Student Group offer?

New special offer, register for Bridging The Gap as a group by completing the online form and save £100. Every member of your group must be in full time education. It is quick, easy and guarantees you a place

What is the Family Group offer?

New special offer, register for Bridging The Gap as a family by completing the online form and save £40. It is quick, easy and guarantees you a place. This special offer is valid only for 2 adults and children between 13 and 18.

And if you are non-member you can now get free family membership! check out the prices table for more info.

On the day

What time does it start and finish each day?

Timings are to be confirmed, but the will be approximately:

Friday 7.30pm - 10pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 10:00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 7.30pm

What do I need to bring?

Notepad, pens, chequebook, open mind, water/snacks if you require them

Where is the Convention held?

The convention will be held in NW London at Canons High School, Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN London, UK.

How to get there by public transport:

Queensbury Station - Jubilee line - a 10-minute walk or you can take the 288 bus going towards Edgware. Taking the 288 bus, alight at the third stop, on Camrose Avenue, where there is a width restriction barrier on the road. Canons High School is a 3-minute walk from here. Cross to the other side of the road and back-track in the direction that you have just come from and take a left onto Shaldon Road. Canons High School is situated at the bottom of this road.

Edgware Station - Northern Line - take the 288 towards Queensbury Station. Alight on Camrose Avenue at the bus stop where there is a width restriction. Canons High School is a 3-minute walk from here. Walk along Camrose Avenue, in the same direction as the bus would have continued in. The first turn left is Shaldon Road. Canons High School is situated at the bottom of this road.

I don’t live nearby ….

Check in with relative/friend, or enquire about host-familyaccommodation by emailing convention@youngjains.org.uk

What is the dress code? - Indian/English

Sensible clothes that you can be comfortable in.

What if I can only make one day?

Better to come on both to get the full experience and also each session builds on the next. You’ll still have to pay the full registration fee.