Tushar Kumar
@cllrtusharkumar.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood
Councillor of Elstree & Borehamwood (Hillside)
Councillor of Elstree & Borehamwood (Hillside)
A pleasure to attend the Mad Hatter Tea Party in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚
Wonderful to see Mayors from across Hertfordshire, Essex & London, alongside Pearly Queens and the London Assembly, come together for such an important cause.
Wonderful to see Mayors from across Hertfordshire, Essex & London, alongside Pearly Queens and the London Assembly, come together for such an important cause.
February 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
A pleasure to attend the Mad Hatter Tea Party in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚
Wonderful to see Mayors from across Hertfordshire, Essex & London, alongside Pearly Queens and the London Assembly, come together for such an important cause.
Wonderful to see Mayors from across Hertfordshire, Essex & London, alongside Pearly Queens and the London Assembly, come together for such an important cause.
It was an honour to attend the 77th Republic Day of India reception organised by the High Commission of India.
The reception was graced by Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
A wonderful celebration of India’s democratic values and the strong ties between India and the UK. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
The reception was graced by Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
A wonderful celebration of India’s democratic values and the strong ties between India and the UK. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
January 29, 2026 at 7:09 PM
It was an honour to attend the 77th Republic Day of India reception organised by the High Commission of India.
The reception was graced by Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
A wonderful celebration of India’s democratic values and the strong ties between India and the UK. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
The reception was graced by Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
A wonderful celebration of India’s democratic values and the strong ties between India and the UK. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
A deeply moving Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at Hertswood Academy, hosted by Hertsmere Borough Council.
Maralyn Turgel’s account of her father’s survival, alongside the choir performance and candle lighting, made for a truly poignant evening. We remember. We reflect. We learn.
Maralyn Turgel’s account of her father’s survival, alongside the choir performance and candle lighting, made for a truly poignant evening. We remember. We reflect. We learn.
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A deeply moving Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at Hertswood Academy, hosted by Hertsmere Borough Council.
Maralyn Turgel’s account of her father’s survival, alongside the choir performance and candle lighting, made for a truly poignant evening. We remember. We reflect. We learn.
Maralyn Turgel’s account of her father’s survival, alongside the choir performance and candle lighting, made for a truly poignant evening. We remember. We reflect. We learn.
It was a pleasure to attend the AGM of Allum Manor, alongside councillors Sandra Parnell, Farida Turner and Cllr Parveen Rani, chaired by Ann Goddard, and to hear about the fantastic work taking place over the past year.
My sincere thanks to the trustees, staff, and caretakers.
My sincere thanks to the trustees, staff, and caretakers.
January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the AGM of Allum Manor, alongside councillors Sandra Parnell, Farida Turner and Cllr Parveen Rani, chaired by Ann Goddard, and to hear about the fantastic work taking place over the past year.
My sincere thanks to the trustees, staff, and caretakers.
My sincere thanks to the trustees, staff, and caretakers.
Honoured to attend the launch of CM75, celebrating 75 years of Chinmaya Mission and the start of a year-long programme across the UK and Europe.
A powerful reminder of Chinmaya Mission’s lasting impact through Vedanta, education, youth engagement, and community service.
A powerful reminder of Chinmaya Mission’s lasting impact through Vedanta, education, youth engagement, and community service.
January 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Honoured to attend the launch of CM75, celebrating 75 years of Chinmaya Mission and the start of a year-long programme across the UK and Europe.
A powerful reminder of Chinmaya Mission’s lasting impact through Vedanta, education, youth engagement, and community service.
A powerful reminder of Chinmaya Mission’s lasting impact through Vedanta, education, youth engagement, and community service.
Judging the Christmas-themed cupcake competition at Summerswood School was a real treat 🎄🧁
Great to join Cllr Parveen Rani and Abbi from Roaming Roast. Every entry was beautifully decorated — the children were incredibly talented, which made judging very difficult!
Well done to all!
Great to join Cllr Parveen Rani and Abbi from Roaming Roast. Every entry was beautifully decorated — the children were incredibly talented, which made judging very difficult!
Well done to all!
December 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Judging the Christmas-themed cupcake competition at Summerswood School was a real treat 🎄🧁
Great to join Cllr Parveen Rani and Abbi from Roaming Roast. Every entry was beautifully decorated — the children were incredibly talented, which made judging very difficult!
Well done to all!
Great to join Cllr Parveen Rani and Abbi from Roaming Roast. Every entry was beautifully decorated — the children were incredibly talented, which made judging very difficult!
Well done to all!
Lovely to attend the annual Christmas Party at Fountain Court 🎄✨
Huge thanks to Cllr Linda Smith for organising a warm, joyful afternoon of food, entertainment and gifts.
Great to hand out Warm Winter Bags from Small Acts of Kindness, and everyone received an Amaryllis for Christmas.
Huge thanks to Cllr Linda Smith for organising a warm, joyful afternoon of food, entertainment and gifts.
Great to hand out Warm Winter Bags from Small Acts of Kindness, and everyone received an Amaryllis for Christmas.
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Lovely to attend the annual Christmas Party at Fountain Court 🎄✨
Huge thanks to Cllr Linda Smith for organising a warm, joyful afternoon of food, entertainment and gifts.
Great to hand out Warm Winter Bags from Small Acts of Kindness, and everyone received an Amaryllis for Christmas.
Huge thanks to Cllr Linda Smith for organising a warm, joyful afternoon of food, entertainment and gifts.
Great to hand out Warm Winter Bags from Small Acts of Kindness, and everyone received an Amaryllis for Christmas.
Honoured to attend the UN World Meditation Day pre-event at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Krish Raval OBE with Sister Jayanti of the Brahma Kumaris. A powerful reflection on how inner peace can shape global harmony and how meditation supports resilience and leadership.
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Honoured to attend the UN World Meditation Day pre-event at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Krish Raval OBE with Sister Jayanti of the Brahma Kumaris. A powerful reflection on how inner peace can shape global harmony and how meditation supports resilience and leadership.
It was wonderful to attend the final Borehamwood Farmers & Craft Market of 2025! A huge thank you to our fantastic Council staff for putting together yet another brilliant community event and to Santa and his elves for making it magical for the children. 🎅✨
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It was wonderful to attend the final Borehamwood Farmers & Craft Market of 2025! A huge thank you to our fantastic Council staff for putting together yet another brilliant community event and to Santa and his elves for making it magical for the children. 🎅✨
Honoured to attend the Exclusive Women of Influence Circle Awards Gala in Borehamwood — and privileged to present awards to this year’s incredible honourees.
Huge thanks to EWIC CIC for the amazing work you do through foodbank support, skills programmes and community empowerment.
Huge thanks to EWIC CIC for the amazing work you do through foodbank support, skills programmes and community empowerment.
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Honoured to attend the Exclusive Women of Influence Circle Awards Gala in Borehamwood — and privileged to present awards to this year’s incredible honourees.
Huge thanks to EWIC CIC for the amazing work you do through foodbank support, skills programmes and community empowerment.
Huge thanks to EWIC CIC for the amazing work you do through foodbank support, skills programmes and community empowerment.
Honoured to attend this year’s #InterFaithWeek gathering at the SRMD London Spiritual Centre. The theme brought together speakers from Catholic, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Protestant and Muslim communities, each sharing powerful reflections on compassion and service.
#Bushey #SRMDUK
#Bushey #SRMDUK
November 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Honoured to attend this year’s #InterFaithWeek gathering at the SRMD London Spiritual Centre. The theme brought together speakers from Catholic, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Protestant and Muslim communities, each sharing powerful reflections on compassion and service.
#Bushey #SRMDUK
#Bushey #SRMDUK
It was a pleasure to attend the Blue Skies Hub launch today,a brilliant initiative supporting children & families locally and across the globe. Their Stay and Play Scheme will help bridge the childcare gap and give every child the chance to learn and thrive through play.
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the Blue Skies Hub launch today,a brilliant initiative supporting children & families locally and across the globe. Their Stay and Play Scheme will help bridge the childcare gap and give every child the chance to learn and thrive through play.
A big thank you to the Borehamwood Times and the Barnet Times series for covering the Remembrance Sunday service at the Elstree War Memorial.
🌺 We will remember them.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/2561735...
🌺 We will remember them.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/2561735...
Deputy mayor lays wreath at Elstree War Memorial
Borehamwood and Elstree residents gathered for a Service of Remembrance at the Elstree War Memorial, where deputy mayor Cllr Tushar Kumar laid a…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A big thank you to the Borehamwood Times and the Barnet Times series for covering the Remembrance Sunday service at the Elstree War Memorial.
🌺 We will remember them.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/2561735...
🌺 We will remember them.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/2561735...
Honoured to join the Mayor of Hertsmere for the Inter Faith Week Peace Walk this morning.
Faith leaders from across the borough and local school children walked together from Elstree to Borehamwood, pausing for reflection outside our local religious centres.
Faith leaders from across the borough and local school children walked together from Elstree to Borehamwood, pausing for reflection outside our local religious centres.
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Honoured to join the Mayor of Hertsmere for the Inter Faith Week Peace Walk this morning.
Faith leaders from across the borough and local school children walked together from Elstree to Borehamwood, pausing for reflection outside our local religious centres.
Faith leaders from across the borough and local school children walked together from Elstree to Borehamwood, pausing for reflection outside our local religious centres.
✨🪔 Wonderful to attend the SRMD London Diwali Open House in Bushey — a joyful afternoon of diya-making, cultural performances, delicious snacks & festive spirit.
Thank you to the SRMD team for such a warm, inclusive celebration of light & unity. 🌟
#Diwali2025 #SRMDLondon #FestivalOfLights
Thank you to the SRMD team for such a warm, inclusive celebration of light & unity. 🌟
#Diwali2025 #SRMDLondon #FestivalOfLights
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
✨🪔 Wonderful to attend the SRMD London Diwali Open House in Bushey — a joyful afternoon of diya-making, cultural performances, delicious snacks & festive spirit.
Thank you to the SRMD team for such a warm, inclusive celebration of light & unity. 🌟
#Diwali2025 #SRMDLondon #FestivalOfLights
Thank you to the SRMD team for such a warm, inclusive celebration of light & unity. 🌟
#Diwali2025 #SRMDLondon #FestivalOfLights
Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council at this year’s Remembrance Service — a day to reflect, remember, and give thanks to all who served. 🌺🇬🇧 #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council at this year’s Remembrance Service — a day to reflect, remember, and give thanks to all who served. 🌺🇬🇧 #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
🇬🇧✨ Honoured to attend the Defence Hindu Network’s Diwali 2025 Celebration at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence.
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🇬🇧✨ Honoured to attend the Defence Hindu Network’s Diwali 2025 Celebration at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence.
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A wonderful evening celebrating Diwali at the High Commission of India, London with Cllr Tushar Kumar.
Beautiful performances, great company, and the true spirit of togetherness. 🪔✨
#DiwaliCelebration #HighCommissionOfIndia #FestivalOfLights
Beautiful performances, great company, and the true spirit of togetherness. 🪔✨
#DiwaliCelebration #HighCommissionOfIndia #FestivalOfLights
November 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A wonderful evening celebrating Diwali at the High Commission of India, London with Cllr Tushar Kumar.
Beautiful performances, great company, and the true spirit of togetherness. 🪔✨
#DiwaliCelebration #HighCommissionOfIndia #FestivalOfLights
Beautiful performances, great company, and the true spirit of togetherness. 🪔✨
#DiwaliCelebration #HighCommissionOfIndia #FestivalOfLights
It was a pleasure to attend the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception at the House of Parliament — brilliantly hosted by Virendra Sharma, former MP, and Baggy Shanker MP.
A wonderful evening celebrating light, unity & harmony, and great to meet so many MPs, community leaders.
A wonderful evening celebrating light, unity & harmony, and great to meet so many MPs, community leaders.
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception at the House of Parliament — brilliantly hosted by Virendra Sharma, former MP, and Baggy Shanker MP.
A wonderful evening celebrating light, unity & harmony, and great to meet so many MPs, community leaders.
A wonderful evening celebrating light, unity & harmony, and great to meet so many MPs, community leaders.
Attended The Spirit of Diwali celebration at the Global Cooperation House, hosted by Brahma Kumaris UK.
A beautiful evening of reflection, meditation & music — reminding us that Diwali is not just about lights, but about rekindling the light within.
A beautiful evening of reflection, meditation & music — reminding us that Diwali is not just about lights, but about rekindling the light within.
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Attended The Spirit of Diwali celebration at the Global Cooperation House, hosted by Brahma Kumaris UK.
A beautiful evening of reflection, meditation & music — reminding us that Diwali is not just about lights, but about rekindling the light within.
A beautiful evening of reflection, meditation & music — reminding us that Diwali is not just about lights, but about rekindling the light within.
Had a great time at the Elstree & Borehamwood Diversity Festival 2025 at Allum Hall!
Fantastic cultural performances, delicious food, and stalls representing communities from around the world — a true celebration of unity and inclusion.
Huge thanks to Martin Eni and the team for an amazing event!
Fantastic cultural performances, delicious food, and stalls representing communities from around the world — a true celebration of unity and inclusion.
Huge thanks to Martin Eni and the team for an amazing event!
October 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Had a great time at the Elstree & Borehamwood Diversity Festival 2025 at Allum Hall!
Fantastic cultural performances, delicious food, and stalls representing communities from around the world — a true celebration of unity and inclusion.
Huge thanks to Martin Eni and the team for an amazing event!
Fantastic cultural performances, delicious food, and stalls representing communities from around the world — a true celebration of unity and inclusion.
Huge thanks to Martin Eni and the team for an amazing event!
Honoured to attend the Hertsmere Unsung Heroes event at Wyllyotts Theatre, celebrating incredible individuals recognised during Black History Month. Great to meet the Chair of Hertfordshire County Council, Cllr Lawrence, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, and fellow civic leaders across the county.
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Honoured to attend the Hertsmere Unsung Heroes event at Wyllyotts Theatre, celebrating incredible individuals recognised during Black History Month. Great to meet the Chair of Hertfordshire County Council, Cllr Lawrence, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, and fellow civic leaders across the county.
Honoured to attend London ki Ram Leela 2025, a spectacular celebration of the Ramayana organised by Sutton Friends.
A wonderful evening of music, drama & community spirit ahead of Diwali.
Thank you to Parveen Kumar & the team! 🌸✨
#RamLeela2025 #Diwali2025 #Community
A wonderful evening of music, drama & community spirit ahead of Diwali.
Thank you to Parveen Kumar & the team! 🌸✨
#RamLeela2025 #Diwali2025 #Community
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Honoured to attend London ki Ram Leela 2025, a spectacular celebration of the Ramayana organised by Sutton Friends.
A wonderful evening of music, drama & community spirit ahead of Diwali.
Thank you to Parveen Kumar & the team! 🌸✨
#RamLeela2025 #Diwali2025 #Community
A wonderful evening of music, drama & community spirit ahead of Diwali.
Thank you to Parveen Kumar & the team! 🌸✨
#RamLeela2025 #Diwali2025 #Community
🪔 It was a joy to organise the Council’s Diwali Festival 2025 alongside Cllr Parveen Rani & Entertainments Officer Dan Salter!
Grateful to all performers, guests & dignitaries. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!
#DiwaliFestival2025
Grateful to all performers, guests & dignitaries. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!
#DiwaliFestival2025
October 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🪔 It was a joy to organise the Council’s Diwali Festival 2025 alongside Cllr Parveen Rani & Entertainments Officer Dan Salter!
Grateful to all performers, guests & dignitaries. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!
#DiwaliFestival2025
Grateful to all performers, guests & dignitaries. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali!
#DiwaliFestival2025
Honoured to attend the 23rd Diwali at Westminster at the House of Commons, hosted by the Hindu Forum of Britain. ✨
Wonderful to catch up with Mayor of Harrow Cllr Anjana Patel, Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, and Deputy Mayor of RBKC Cllr Aarien Areti.
Wonderful to catch up with Mayor of Harrow Cllr Anjana Patel, Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, and Deputy Mayor of RBKC Cllr Aarien Areti.
October 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Honoured to attend the 23rd Diwali at Westminster at the House of Commons, hosted by the Hindu Forum of Britain. ✨
Wonderful to catch up with Mayor of Harrow Cllr Anjana Patel, Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, and Deputy Mayor of RBKC Cllr Aarien Areti.
Wonderful to catch up with Mayor of Harrow Cllr Anjana Patel, Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, and Deputy Mayor of RBKC Cllr Aarien Areti.