The inaugural Bamba Cricket Gala 2025 was held on 25th August 2025 at Osterley Cricket Ground.
This historic event marked the first-ever inter-batch cricket tournament organised by CHCPPA UK.
Over 200 participants and supporters came together to celebrate cricket, unity, and the vibrant spirit of our alumni community 💛🤎.
Event
17 Teams
200 + Participants
Played in 2 Pitches
Umpires, Leg Umpires and scorers from St Peters College Friends
Bouncy Castel for Kids Entertainment
Charity Stall by Miss & Mrs Tamil Europe contestants
💛🤎 “I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for being part of this day and for making it so special.
After 39 years, UK OBA finally came together and created something that will be remembered as the very first of its kind and that means more to me than words can express.
Looking ahead, what matters most is not who leads, but how we come together, with commitment, energy, and love. With that spirit, nothing is impossible.
Of course, being our very first event, we have faced challenges and moments of doubt. But together we overcame them and together we proved what unity can achieve. This success belongs to every single person who stood side by side to make it happen.
I also want to thank the families, the partners, children, parents, who supported us quietly from behind the scenes. Without their encouragement, none of us could have given ourselves fully here today.
This event was more than just cricket. It was about friendship, unity, and proving that when we stand together, we can create something truly beautiful.”
— President, CHCPPA UK
This year, Crystal Caterers are bringing something special to our Inaugural Gala – a healthy and traditional breakfast favourite:
✨ Mango Puttu (மாம்பழ புட்டு) ✨ Soft, fluffy Puttu paired with sweet, juicy mango – a true taste of Sri Lankan cuisine.
*Jaffna Kool*
🔥 *Taste the soul of Jaffna with the iconic Kool!*
Rich, spicy, and full of seafood goodness — cooked the traditional way by Crystal Caterers.
📍 *Be at the Gala early for your bowl!
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*Kothu Roti*
🥳 *Street food meets cricket fever!
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🔥 Kothu Roti – available in Veg & Mutton .
The sizzle, the spice, the sound — *nothing beats fresh Kothu at the ground!*
*Falooda Station*
🌸🥤 *Beat the summer heat at our Falooda Station!
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Refreshing, colourful, and sweet — *the perfect Gala cooler.*
📍 At the stalls with Crystal Caterers
*Short Eats Special*
🎉 *Snack attack incoming!*
🍗 Mutton Rolls
🐟 Fish Cutlets
🥔 Veg Patties
🥟 Veg Samosa
*Drinks & Treats*
*Stay cool while the cricket heats up!* 🔥
🥭 Spiced Mango & Pineapple
🥤 Neli Crush • Watermelon • Mango Juice
🍦 Ice Cream Van – a treat for kids & grownups alike.
🥶 *Refreshments ready @ Bamba Cricket Gala 2025*
*Perfect to share with friends while you cheer for your batch!* 🏏
