Familian old girls celebrate 50 years
As all past students of the O/L classes of 1974 and A/L classes of 1977/78 of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, have reached or will reach that memorable half-century milepost this year, a celebration has been arranged for Saturday, September 26. The day will begin in the true Familian spirit with a thanksgiving mass at 11 a.m. at the HFC chapel followed by a group photograph, after which a festive lunch has been arranged at the Palm Lounge of Galle Face Hotel.
So all those who are 50 or will soon be, come join the celebrations, re-establish contact with your schoolmates and go down memory lane to the fun times in school. For more information please e-mail: Rukshan at drukshan@yahoo.com
Special sale of Burgher food
The Dutch Burgher Union will hold a special sale of Burgher food on Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. onwards.
The Burgher delicacies on sale will include - Lamprais, broeder, foguetti, asparagus sandwiches, beef smore, pork badun, beef patties, home made ginger beer, milk wine and a whole lot more. Proceeds from the sale will be in aid of the DBU Welfare Beneficiaries Project.
Book launch: Sybil’s latest book
Sybil Wettasinghe's latest books 'Eternally Yours' sequel to 'Child In Me' and the children's book 'Podda & Poddi' (and their Sinhala versions) will be launched on September 8 at 3.30 p.m. at the Kiyawana Nuwana bookshop, Nugegoda.
Kamala Peiris, former Director for Primary Education, Daya Rohana Atukorala, Senior Lecturer of the Education Faculty of the University of Colombo, author Tissa Devendra and artist Kingsley Gunatillaka, Senior Lecturer of the University of Aesthetic Studies will speak on Sybil Wettasinghe's children's books and art on this occasion.
New editions of her outstanding and much loved other works for children - 'Kuda Hora', 'Kavum Yodhaya', 'Thambaya', 'Waniyang Kalu Waneeyang' and her award-winning book for youth 'Meti Gedara Lamai' will also be brought out as Visidunu Publications at this event.
An exhibition and sale of Sybil Wettasinghe's paintings and books will be held at the Kiyawana Nuwana bookshop from September 9 to 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to mark this occasion. |
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