Category: Overseas Branches

The London version of the Thurstan v Isipathana Big Match was played at Northwick Park on Sunday 22nd June 2008. It was great to see both schools producing players with so much talent.

On behalf of the OBA (UK), I wish to congratulate the Thurstan team for winning the match so convincingly. Our young Thurstanites worked hard at this with commitment and determination. It really was a win for both schools as the event brought out the best of all participants proving it to be a true example of sportsmanship, unity and harmony. It was hard to distinguish who belonged to which school as it was such a friendly affair. There was so much organisation and preparation and all that was done with whole hearted co-operation from both sides. We want to thank Isipathana for being such good sportsmen and for the brotherhood.

The evening get together provided further opportunity for comradeship and enjoyment. The music, the dancing, the food and the cordial atmosphere kept everyone going merrily into the late hours. There were also some talk of a joint musical evening during the year and that’s a great idea.

We wish to say a big “thank you” to both teams, the participants and the organisers for a wonderful day. This certainly should continue as an annual event.

Best wishes.

Lucky Panagoda

President – Thurstan College OBA ( UK ) 

For the first time in the history of two leading Colleges in Colombo (Thurstan and Isipathana) a “Big Match & Funday” has been organised by the Old Boys Associations in UK .

By the initiative of the two OBA Commitees a Cricket match and a fun-day is scheduled to take place in London on Sunday the 27th of May 2007 at Kingston Grammar School, 70 London Road, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6PY starting from 2:00 p.m.

In addition to the cricket match, live music, food and drinks are being organised for the families and friends attending. Thurstan Old Boys living in UK are kindly invited to attend. Please bring food items, drinks and participate in this fun day for all. Children and family members are welcome. Further details can be obtained by contacting Chitrasena Senaratne (Secretary OBA) on 020 8842 2473, Lucky Panagoda (President OBA) on 020 8908 5905 or Dilip Gunawardena (Chairman OBA Cricket Committe) on 01462 686704.

Thurstan Old Boys wishing to play for the team please contact Dilip (above). Serious cricketers are also invited to put their names forward to represent Thurstan team at the forthcoming FoC festival on 15th July.