OTHER NEWS Songstress Nanda Malini takes UK by storm Sri Lankans unite at Bak Maha Ulela in London Agents sparkle at SriLankan awards night Imperial College Sri Lankan Society Annual Charity Dinner Dance – Sapphire 2008    Advertisement Print Version | Email to friend UK Visakhians Elect the 2008-09 Committee at the 25th AGM Reported by Vithanage Dhanaratne - Picture by Gerhard Rekers & Dhane 11-04-2008 The Past Pupils Association of Visakha UK held their 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 15th March 2008 in the Salter Suite at Harrow & Wembley Progressive Synagogue in Harrow, with the president Chandani Rekers in the chair. There was a large turnout of members in attendance. The main business included the presentation of annual reports by the Secretaries, the Treasurers and also the Election of the new Committee for 2008-2009. The meeting was followed by a presentation by the new president Dr Harshi Borelessa and other committee members who took the members and the guests back through time covering the activities of the association in over the last 25 years. The association has not only helped Visakha Vidyalaya over this period but many charities in Sri Lanka. In the current year alone the association has raised well over £7000.00 for many good causes. The past presidents present floated lighted candles and cut a beautiful cake to celebrate the 25th year. Dr.Rajapakse floated a candle on behalf of his late wife Padma Rajapakse. The buffet dinner supplied by Don Foods, was string hoppers with a fabulous spread of accompaniments. Denzil and Suresh assisted by committee member Lakshmi Perera entertained the members and the guests with their scintillating music which made even the most senior members head for the dance floor. It was a very enjoyable evening for everybody. Friendly atmosphere, good music and excellent food. The following office bearers were elected to the 2008-2009 Committee: President: Dr (Mrs) Harshi Borelessa Vice President: Mrs. Mala Polpitiya Joint Secretary: Mrs. Mala Dhanaratne Joint Secretary: Dr (Mrs) Kanthi Ravindran Joint Treasurer: Dr (Mrs) Damayanthi Perera Joint Treasurer: Mrs. Dayani Senarath Scholarship Coordinators: Dr (Mrs) Ilanga Samaratunga & Mrs Lakshmi Perera Event Coordinators: Dr (Mrs) Chithra Mannakkara & Mrs Chandani Rekers Editors: Mrs Amala Dissanayake, Mrs Lakshmi De Zoysa, MBE & Mrs Mala Dhanaratne The above will be supported by many other committee members. For information about association activities contact secretaries Mala Dhanaratne on 0208 866 4723) or Kanthi Ravindran on 0208 500 7772 For details of Founder’s Day \'Mal Pahan Puja\' at 6.00 pm on the 30th March 2008 at the London Buddhist Vihara ,Chiswick please get in touch with either Chitra ( 0208 898 7978 ) or Rukhi (0208 567 8637) Courtesy - Lanka Tribune - Award winning UK Sri Lanka Newspaper Print Version | Email to friend

Songstress Nanda Malini takes UK by storm Lanka Tribune Fri, 11-04-2008 11:00:00 Popular Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini kept her music fans in the United Kingdom enthralled when she performed in London on April 8th at the Camden Centre. The event organised by the old Nalandians Association in the UK was sponsored by Bank of Ceylon, Perfect Vision, Lakruwa and SriLankan airlines. The Nanda Malini concert was a sell out, with more than 700 fans attending the event, and Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in the United Kingdom Mrs. Kshenuka Seneviratne gracing the occ... |FULL STORY|

Sri Lankans unite at Bak Maha Ulela in London Lanka Tribune Fri, 11-04-2008 11:00:00 There was no visibility of caste and creed differences, when over a 1000 Sri Lankan's from all three communities, Sinhalese, Tamils Muslims gathered to celebrate the London Bak Maha Ulela 2008 on April 5th in Feltham. The event jointly organised by four Sri Lankan associations, Hounslow Sri Lankan Janahanda Foundation, Heathrow Sri Lankan Community Centre, Slsco Flame and Helabasa Surekeeme Jathika Ekamuthuwa saw the traditional Sri Lankan games and competitions being played, inc... |FULL STORY|

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Agents sparkle at SriLankan awards night Pics by Nimal Navaratne Fri, 11-04-2008 11:00:00 Agents sparkle at SriLankan awards night - Olagama discloses airline’s new development plans The SriLankan Airlines Agents Awards Night 2006/7 was held amidst much pageantry recently in London. The welcome speech was delivered by Jeremy Soertsz. The event was backed by a popular music group and the guests were accorded a four course sumptuous dinner. The awards were separated to three segments, Leisure Sales Awards, Passenger Sales Awards ad Tour Operator Awards. ... |FULL STORY|

Imperial College Sri Lankan Society Annual Charity Dinner Dance – Sapphire 2008 Lanka Tribune Wed, 27-02-2008 13:00:00 The annual charity dinner dance of Imperial College Sri Lankan Society was held on Saturday 23rd February at Troxy, Commercial Road in East London. This year’s event was organised in aid of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital in Sri Lanka. The event kicked off with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp by the chief guest, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Kshenuka Seneviratne, the legendary Desmond De Silva, and the Co-Presidents of the Sri Lankan society Kus... |FULL STORY|

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