Members' Forum

Environmental Exhibition Coming Soon to a City near you

FoSLA Member Bruce Rawlings draws our attention to The Wasteland - Kalpitiya Project which has designed an art exhibition (recently held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre in Sri Lanka) known as Coastal Communities on the Precipe using photography and film to explore coastal erosion, rising sea levels and climate justice highlighting Sri Lankan communities most affected by environmental change. Contact the creative director Dr. Gil Mualem-Doron, Artist Founder & Creative Director SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salonhi@seasbrighton.org +44 7954439301 www.seasbrighton.org to find out when the exhibition is coming to a UK city near you or if you would like the opportunity to host the exhibition in your city.

Cyclone 2025

Cyclone Ditwah wrought severe devastation across Sri Lanka. Members including Farzana Dobbs, Lalilth De Kauwe, Jerry Martin, David Panter and Devaki Perera shared information about local devastation that they had witnessed and different appeals to support charities / organisations working on the groun in Sri Lanka to aid in relief efforts. The links to these appear below:

To make financial contributions to help areas near Rosyth Estate in Kegalle, Sri Lanka visit a justgiving page; for nationwide projects in Sri Lanka, see https://slltsunamicharity.orgor Australian charity Palmera Palmera.org/Cyclone25; in the hill country and around Hantana you can explore the Tea Project seeking secure donations via PayPal. Donations can also be made via The Sri Lanka High Commission in London or through the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce A/c Name: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Disaster Relief Fund; A/c No. 0009 6000 1257; Swift Code: BSAMLKLX; Sampath Bank (Nawam Mawatha Branch). Please drop Ms Manori Dissanayaka at the chamber an email when donating with your contact details: manori@chamber.lkMaterial donations: on the guidance of the DMC, the Chamber also has a collection point at its premises at 50 Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02 for specific items, namely: drinking water, toothbrushes, towels, mops, brooms and gloves / bed linen, detergent / washing powder, sanitary towels, / clothes for men, women and children.

New Book: Elite Guide to Sri Lanka

FoSLA Member Revantha Sinnetamby gives notice of a new travel guide on Sri Lanka. Expertly researched and illustrated with high-quality photography, this travel guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the history and cultural heritage of the island. Designed to serve as a practical and authoritative companion for those seeking a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka, the guide is available in both paperback and pocket-sized editions, each priced at £12.95, and can be purchased online at www.elitesrilanka.com, as well as through Waterstones and Amazon. It will be of particular value to prospective visitors and also makes a considered gift for those with an interest in Sri Lanka.

FoSLA Annual Lunch 2025

Our Events Page will soon carry photos and more news from the Annual Lunch and Campaign to Buy Sri Lankan, Support Sri Lanka

Photographs from the Annual Lunch 2024

FoSLA Member and Events Secretary Chamali Fernando shares a few photographs from the Annual Lunch last year.....

Annex to Summer 2021 Newsletter

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