Reward Giving & Recognition Ceremony The “40 to A” O/L Maths Empowerment Programme proudly celebrates another remarkable milestone with a Reward Giving and Recognition Ceremony for students who successfully passed the March 2026 G.C.E. O/L Mathematics Examination. The programme, specially designed for students who scored 40 marks or below in their First Term school examination, has…
Reward Giving & Recognition Ceremony The “40 to A* ” O/L Tamil Empowerment Programme proudly celebrates another successful year with a Reward Giving and Recognition Ceremony for students who successfully passed the March 2026 G.C.E. O/L Tamil Examination. The programme was specially designed for students who scored 40 marks or below in their First Term school…
Bamba Night 2026 Event Date 12th of December 2026 Door Open: 17:30 Tickets Buy Tickets online (Coming Soon)
Bamba Night 2026 is taking the experience to a whole new level. 🏨 A stunning 5-Star venue 🍴 An exceptional new catering partner 🌟 A carefully curated dining experience designed to delight every guest From the first welcome drink to the last dessert, we’re creating an evening where great food, great company, and unforgettable entertainment…
Presented by the Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association – UK After a record-breaking Bamba Night 2025, we’re already preparing for the next chapter… ✨ BAMBA NIGHT 2026 ✨ A bigger celebration. A larger venue. More comfort. More entertainment. More unforgettable memories. 📅 Saturday, 12 December 2026 📍 Venue: To Be Announced 🎭 Dress Code:…
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💛🤎 Thank You, Paradise Catering Services Ltd 💛🤎 The success of Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 was made possible through the dedication of our volunteers, sponsors, partners, and service providers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. A special word of appreciation goes to Paradise Catering Services Ltd, who looked after our players, families, supporters, sponsors, volunteers,…
Full Event Details of Battle of the Hindus UK 2026 The Organising Committee of Battle of the Hindus UK 2026 extends its sincere gratitude to Balloon Boutique Events for generously sponsoring the event decoration setup for this year’s Big Match. Their creativity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence will help create a vibrant and memorable atmosphere…
Fueling the Battle of the Hindus – Proud Catering Partner: Tamil Square Bringing the Taste of Home to the Battle of the Hindus UK 2026 A great cricket match is remembered for the action on the field, the atmosphere around the boundary, and the people who come together to celebrate the occasion. No community event…
📢 Battle of the Hindus UK 2026 – Event Update – Postponed Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Battle of the Hindus UK 2026 cricket match scheduled for 06 June 2026 has been postponed. The match will now be played in July 2026, and the new date will be announced shortly. Please follow our social…
Forecasts are showing a HOT & SUNNY Bank Holiday with temperatures expected to hit around *36°C* 🥵🏏 But don’t worry… Paradise Catering Services Ltd has you fully covered from morning till evening 💛🤎 ❄️ Cool yourself down with: 🥤 Nelli Crush 🍹 Authentic Sri Lankan Sarbath 🧋 Ice Coffee 🥭 Spiced Mango & Pineapple 🍦…
BAMBA CRICKET GALA 2026 The Ultimate Hindu College Colombo Softball Cricket Festival in the UK Welcome to Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 — the most unique Sri Lankan alumni softball cricket experience in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧🔥 Organised by CHCPPA UK (Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association UK), this special event brings together generations of Hinduites…
BREAKFAST LIKE OUR SCHOOL CANTEEN DAYS AGAIN! Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 is not only about cricket… it’s about reliving the flavours and memories of our childhood 🇱🇰✨ 🍵 Early morning Masala Tea & Fresh Coffee 🥖 Hot Sri Lankan Roast Paan with Sambol 🌶 Famous Sri Lankan Bakery “Short Eats” 🥟 Mutton Rolls 🥔 Fish…
🔥 LIVE HOPPER STATION STARTS AT 9:00 AM 🍳 Egg Hoppers 🥥 Milk Hoppers 🥞 Plain Hoppers PLUS special sweet treats for kids & adults: 🍫 Oreo Hopper 🍓 Strawberry Hopper 🍯 Jaggery Hopper 🍫 Chocolate Hopper Served with: 🌶 Katta Sambol 🥥 Coconut Sambol 🧅 Seeni Sambol Paradise Catering Services Ltd will keep everyone…
🔥🍛 BAMBA CRICKET GALA 2026 – LUNCH WILL BE AN EXPERIENCE! 🍛🔥 At 11:00 AM Paradise Catering Services Ltd brings the flavours of Sri Lanka LIVE to Osterley Cricket Ground 🇱🇰🏏 🍗 Chicken Biriyani 🦀 Famous Jaffna Odiyal Kool Odiyal Kool is known as a true “Seafood Heaven” — a rich Northern Sri Lankan seafood…
🍟🔥 FIRST TIME IN THE UK – ONLY AT BAMBA CRICKET GALA 2026! 🔥🍟 Paradise Catering Services Ltd is introducing something special for food lovers at Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 🇱🇰🏏 👀 Introducing… DIRTY FRIES – 🔥 What happens when crispy fries meet bold Sri Lankan flavours, spices & street food magic? 🌶🍟 👉 You’ll…
Dear Content Creators & Influencers, CHCPPA UK warmly invites you to be part of Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 🇬🇧 This is one of the most unique Sri Lankan community sporting events in the UK — bringing together former students from the batches of 1980 to the present day for a 7-a-side softball cricket gala filled…
Bamba Cricket Gala 2026 – Team Marquees Now Available! Bring your batch mates, friends & family together and enjoy the cricket action in your own private marquee 🎉👨👩👧👦 ⛺ Marquee Sizes & Prices: 🔴 3m × 3m Marquee – £100 🔵 4m × 4m Marquee – £175 ✅ Perfect for teams, families & guest groups…
Promotional Stall and Business stands at Bamba Cricket Gala 2026. This is not just another cricket tournament — it’s the only 7-a-side softball cricket event among Sri Lankan sports in the UK 🇬🇧 From the batches of 1980 to now, players come together to relive their cricketing memories 🏏✨ While others focus on leather ball…
BAMBA CRICKET GALA 2026 – THE BATCHES ARE READY! From the legends of the 80s to the energy of the newest generations 💛🤎 17 teams are ready to battle it out for Bamba glory! 🏆 👀 Come support your batch mates, classmates, brothers, and friends as they relive the cricket memories that started in school…
Total Required fund has been reached through Gofundme and funds sent directly to Prasannah’s Family. Gofundme Donation is now paused. Heartfelt Thanks to Everyone Who Supported Us. On behalf of Prasannah and his family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every person who stood with us during this difficult time.…
BAMBA CRICKET GALA 2026 – BACK WITH A BANG! The Bamba Boys return with one of the most unique cricket events in the UK 💛🤎 📅 25th May 2026 📍 Osterley Cricket Ground ⏰ 8:00 AM Start 💥 16 Teams Already Confirmed 💥 Batches from 1980 onwards 💥 A full day of cricket, family fun…
🎉 SAVE THE DATE – BAMBA NIGHT 2026 🎉 Presented by the Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association – UK The countdown begins for the most iconic night in our calendar! After another record-breaking year, Bamba Night 2026 is set to return bigger, grander, and more unforgettable — with a larger venue and an even…
The registrations for the annual 7 a side soft ball cricket tournament “Bamba Cricket Gala 2026” is open now. 📅 25 May 2026 📍 Osterly Cricket Ground ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM 🧢 Team Format: 7 players per team ⚠ Eligibility: Open to Old Boys of Hindu College, Colombo ⚠️ Registratuon Guidelines: To ensure fairness across…
Sports Equipment Voucher Programme – 4th Year Handover Ceremony CHCPPA UK is proud to continue its commitment to nurturing young sporting talent through our Annual Sports Scholarship Programme. This year marks the 4th consecutive year of this impactful initiative — supporting students who actively represent Hindu College Colombo in official school sports while facing financial…
Bamba Night 2025 – A Night to Remember! What an incredible evening! Bamba Night 2025 was a tremendous success, with 400+ guests joining us from across the UK and around the world. We are proud to share that we surpassed our fundraising target, making this year’s event bigger, better, and more impactful than ever before. Each…
What an incredible evening! Bamba Night 2025 was a tremendous success, with 400+ guests joining us from across the UK and around the world. We are proud to share that we surpassed our fundraising target, making this year’s event bigger, better, and more impactful than ever before. Each year, our Bamba Night continues to grow…
Our much awaited Bamba Night Magazine 2025 Online Version has been released. Bamba Night 2025 Magazine
Thank you to all our members, batches, families and well-wishers — we have reached our target. 🔴 No tickets will be sold at the entrance. 🔴 Anyone arriving without a confirmed ticket will be asked to return, as we are at full capacity for health & safety.
We are pleased to share that, after days of preparation, the distribution of flood-relief packages has officially begun. ✅ Phase 1 Completed Successfully Relief packages have now been delivered across the Eastern and Northern regions as planned. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for making this possible. 🔜 Phase 2 – Upcountry Region Preparations…
Some have asked why we continue to host Bamba Night during challenging times. The answer is simple — Bamba Night has always been a vital fundraising engine that supports our school, our students, and our wider community. 🌧🇱🇰 Our Actions Speak Louder Than Words In just the past few weeks: ✔ Delivered over 2 TONNES…
Following the successful delivery of over 1 TON of essential groceries to Hindu College through the Sri Lanka OBA, we have received an additional urgent request for more relief packs. CHCPPAUK will be sending the third shipment, and we invite anyone who wishes to support to contribute. 💛 To Donate: 🔗 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/colombohinducollegeppauk/1972364 🏦 Bank Transfer:…
Sathees Nadesan Dwarakan – HCC OBA ( Sri Lanka ) Secretary
In response to the severe flooding conditions in Sri Lanka, the Hindu College OBA (Sri Lanka) initiated a flood-relief request to support all the affected families. We are humbled to share that CHCPPAUK has successfully initiated a project to send 1130 KG of essential items requested by the Sri Lanka OBA — including food,…
We are thrilled to welcome our long-time supporter and popular social-media influencer, London Tamilan, as the official Host of Bamba Night 2025! 🎉 London Tamilan — known online under @londontamilanofficial — brings a lively spirit, charisma, and deep connection with the community. He’s been with us through thick and thin, and this year he’ll lead…
We are thrilled to welcome the sensational Navarasa Nayakis, a dynamic UK-based dance crew founded by Luxika Ellalan. 🌟 About the Crew ✨ A powerful fusion of traditional Bharathanatyam with modern themes ✨ Uses dance to express the Navarasas — the nine human emotions ✨ Known for storytelling, creativity & cultural excellence ✨ Recently…
We’re proud to welcome Shankar Foods Ltd. as a Silver Sponsor for Bamba Night 2025! Founded in 1987, Shankar Foods pioneered ethnic retail in the UK and continues to bring premium world foods to our communities. With BRCGS Grade ‘A’ certification and a mission to deliver quality that feels like home, they’re a perfect partner…
CHCPPAUK Launches “Elevating Excellence in Sports” Initiative As part of our Bamba Night 2025 purpose and commitment, CHC PPA UK is proud to announce a major project focused on strengthening our Football Program and helping our teams rise to Division 1. This initiative supports our: Under 10 Team Under 12 Team Under 14 Team Under…
SILVER SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Bamba Night 2025 We are proud to welcome London Medic Lab as a Silver Sponsor for Bamba Night 2025! 🩺💙 Your trust and support strengthen our mission and help us continue the work we do for our beloved Hindu College, Colombo. 💙 Thank You, London Medic Lab Your partnership means a…
GOLD SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Bamba Night 2025 We are delighted to welcome a Well-Wisher from Batch ’94 as a Gold Sponsor for Bamba Night 2025! 🙌💛 Their generous support is dedicated to the special project: ⚽ “Football to Division 1” Project A powerful initiative focused on: ✔️ Elevating our school football team ✔️ Providing high-level…
PLATINUM SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Bamba Night 2025 We are honoured and grateful to welcome the Mahadevan Family as our Platinum Sponsor for Bamba Night 2025. Your trust in our mission and your commitment to giving back mean the world to our community. 🙏💙 💛 Your Support Powers Our Causes The sponsorship funds will go exclusively…
🎧 DJ Braha Joins Bamba Night 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that DJ Braha — one of the UK’s top event DJs, BBC Asian Network radio host, and artist represented by BeeSounds — will be performing live at Bamba Night 2025! Known for his high-energy sets and collaborations with global artists including Anirudh, DJ Braha…
Bamba Night 2025 Event Date 13th of December 2025 Door Open: 17:30 Tickets | VIP Table Deal : £750 | Table Deal : £550| |Adult: £60 | Couples:£110 | | Child: £20 (Below the Age of 12) | Buy Tickets online ( Sold Out )
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 💛🤎. EventNews of the EventMessage From the PresidentCateringNews…
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 💛🤎.
Click to Join Join the CHCPPAUK Portal – Choose Your Membership Today! We’ve officially launched the CHCPPAUK Membership Portal & App! Now it’s time to take the next step — Become a Member and be part of a growing, united alumni force in the UK Membership Options: Annual Membership – £20 Voting & Contesting Rights…
📣 Launching TOMORROW! 🚀 Are You Ready for the Next Era of Membership? Tomorrow – 30th July 2025 is the big day! 🗓️ We’re officially launching the CHCPPAUK Member Portal & App 🎉 Join a network built on connection, convenience, and community pride. 🔓 From blogs to benefits, events to advice –…
📣 Launching in 2 Days! 📲 Your Digital Membership. Elevated. Get excited! Only 2 days until we unveil the brand-new CHCPPAUK Members App 🎉 With the App, you can: ✔️ Access your Digital Membership Card ✔️ Add it to Apple or Google Wallet ✔️ See & update your own account details ✔️ Get…
📣 Launching in 3 Days! 📲 Discover All That Comes With Your Membership In just 3 days, we go live with your new Member Portal and App! Here’s what you’ll unlock: 🔸 Voting & Contesting Rights 🔸 Access to the exclusive Business Directory 🔸 Read Blogs – from Alumni Stories to Business Ideas…
Gents, Any questions, kindly ask us, as we need participants from 1970s batch to 1990s batch and 2010 batch to 2024 batch, where we are missing interests till now. To register your team. https://forms.gle/h4v9x7adNF3GkEeK9 Please submit before 31/07/2025. Many thanks. Kind Regards Sports Committee CHCPPAUK
📣 Launching in 4 Days! 🎉 Get Ready! The Future of Membership is Here. We’re just 4 days away from launching our Member-Only Online Portal and App – built exclusively for the members of Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association UK 🇬🇧 🔓 Your Membership, Your Control ✅ Digital Membership Card ✅ Instant Access to…
🎉 Big News for Our Members! 🎉 We’re launching our DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD soon! 💳📲 No more lost cards, delays, or chasing committee members. Here’s why you’ll love it: ✅ Instant access to your card after joining or renewing ✅ No need to wait for post or collect in person ✅ Keep your details…
CHCPPA UK – Summer Cricket Bash 2025! We’re warming up for our 75th Anniversary next year with an epic 7-a-side cricket showdown! Open to kids, families & friends Food stalls • Music • Cricket • Prizes 25 August 2025 Osterly Cricket Ground \[Time TBA] Team Format: 7 players per team Open to: [Old Boys of…
🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉 BAMBA Night 2025 Presented by the Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association – UK Mark your calendar for the most awaited night of the year! After 7 unforgettable years of elevating the Bamba spirit, BAMBA Night 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more breath-taking than ever. 📅 Saturday, December…
As promised—and with deep purpose—the funds raised through the raffle ticket sales at BAMBA Night 2024 have been proudly handed over to the Hunger Relief Program Project Group. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to raise a remarkable total of LKR 9,48,900.00. The Hunger Relief Program, launched at our school in…
Discover your Future Event:- A guide to Alternative Career Options by CHCPPAUK Venue: Hindu College School Hall Date: 11/03/25 Time: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM Attendees: 300 GCSE students and their parents. SL and UK OBA members. Speakers: 1) Mr. Parameswaran Adiththan , Advisory Committee CHCPPAUK Gave Introduction speech about the Discover Your Future Event.…
Sports Equipment Voucher Program Handover Ceremony- 3rd Year Event:- Handing over of Sports funds as Sports Equipment voucher by CHCPPAUK Venue: Hindu College School Hall Date: 11/03/25 Time: 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM Attendees: School Admins, Students, UK and SL OBA members & all. Sports equipment vouchers worth Rs 600,000 were presented to 40 deserving…
Dear CHC Members, We are organizing a collection drive in UK for kids’ used football boots in good condition to support our school children in need. How you can help: Drop off clean, gently used football boots at our designated collection points. Collection points will be set up in different areas in UK for convenience.…
Introducing Our Association’s LinkedIn Page! Let’s celebrate the success of our Association and our achievements together. Follow us, share our journey, and proudly add to your LinkedIn profile. Join us in growing our community and making an impact! https://www.linkedin.com/company/chcppauk/ #Networking #Success #ProudMember
AGM – January 2025 AGM to select new committee for 2025/2026 and office bearers was held on 10/01/2025 at London Tamil Centere, 253 East Ln, Wembley HA0 3NN at 07:30 PM. Face Book Events
Bamba Night 2024 a Dinner and Dance Annual event of CHPPA-UK was held on 14/12/24 at Crystal Banqueting Hall, Hayes. Dear Hinduites! 🙏🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended Bamba Night 2024! 🌟 Special shoutout to our sponsors, advertisers, raffle sponsors, well-wishers, ticket buyers, raffle ticket buyers, batch coordinators, and all our committee…
Our Aim of this event. As an organization, our mission is to uphold the principles of Hindu College, Colombo to foster an environment that promotes holistic learning. We are committed to ensuring that all Hinduites are given the support necessary to reach their fullest potential and that every young mind will flourish into strong professionals…
As predicated, promised & part of the cause, Allocation of funds raised from *BAMBA Night 2023* was given out to 30 underprivileged students as sports equipment vouchers. Each student received Sri Lankan Rupees 20,000.00 to spend on various sports/related activities. A further 8% discount has been negotiated with the voucher supplier. We thank Sri Lankan…
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our Former Principal T. Sangaralingam (1971-1986) has merged peacefully with the Divine on the 18th July 2024 surrounded by his family. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. As we remember and honour his remarkable legacy, we are reminded of the…
Colombo Hindu College Past Pupils Association of UK have achieved the Aim of raising fund at “ Bamaba Night 2023”. We have exceeded our target. Majority of the funds will be used for the Cause which we promised over the next 3 years. The Cause is to fund the development of Sports at our School.…
Venue: Hindu College Colombo. 77 Lorenz Rd, Colombo 00400, Sri Lanka. Date & Time: 26th February 2024 at 9:00 AM. Colombo Hindu college past pupils association UK president Mr Pravin Selvarajah and Mr Ranjith Ranis ( Gold Sponsor of Bamba Night 2023) will be handing over a part of the money raised by ” Bamba…
Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the CHC PPA UK held on 8th February 2024. This meeting provided an opportunity for all esteemed alumni to come together, reflect on our shared experiences, and contribute to the continued success of our association. Date: 8th February 2024 Time: 7pm-9pm Venue: London Tamil centre 253 East Lane, Wembley, HA0…
It was a great and successful night at Bamba Night 2023. Thank you to all the participants. Thank you very much all and we are wrapping with this for sure without bothering you further on our successful ever Dinner & Dance 2023 “Bamba Night”. More Photos on Facebook
Our Aim of this event. As an organization, our mission is to uphold the principles of Hindu College, Colombo to foster an environment that promotes holistic learning. We are committed to ensuring that all Hinduites are given the support necessary to reach their fullest potential and that every young mind will flourish into strong professionals…
Member Network and Karaoke Event was a memorableevening for CHC-PPA-UK on 11th March 2023 Thank you to those who have helped us organise this event and thanks to our event sponsor – Blue Lotus 360. Special thanks to those who haveparticipated on a freezing Saturday and made it a vibrant musical evening. Please find the…
1980 A/L classmates of Visakan Sanmuganathan who sadly passed way due Covid-19 in 2021 in the UK. His family helped create a media room at the school to boost the remote learning of the students.
Funding support was provided by CHCPPA UK and its members to the school in Colombo for students in years 8, 9, 10, 11 during Covid-19. Funding was provided to support worksheet reprinting for students during the pandemic. All relevant worksheets required for all subjects during the 1st term was reprinted and distributed to the students…
12 x Weeks of Employability programme is also being developed by CHCPPA-UK and supported by past pupils? and OBA of Hindu College globally. This programme will help students to gain some vital employability skills for future. Transferable Skills [Soft Skills] and Emotional Intelligence Training Business English (both conversational and presentation) Self-Empowerment and Building Self Esteem…
Key Core? subjects booster programme for students who are going to sit the GCE O/L exam in a year’s time. Mathematics and Tamil passes are key for students who are looking to progress to A/L after sitting the GCE O/L exam. CHCPPA-UK is sponsoring extra classes to boost the success rate in these subjects. Pre-Qualification…
