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Irangani Gunatillake – Tea Queen 1967 having a chat with the Queen mother A great memorable moment, a great privilege. It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today.     ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Words of Sympathy.- By Noor Rahim In Memoriam  Dear Dr. Harold, Words of Sympathy can never replace a loss The loss of a loved one, who’s loved so much Words of Sympathy can only console one’s sorrow, as such At a time that one needs strength & courage to overcome the loss One can only find solace In the word of the Good Lord He’s our Creator and to Him do we belong Time is the healer, but happy memories are the final solace Noor Rahim June 30, 2023 ...

Jul 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 26th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BEAUTIFUL BAILA” – by Des Kelly Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva) Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal honoured in Wisdens best team of the year – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor Melbourne) Will the elation be short lived? – By Aubrey Joachim British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Eat more fibre- your doctor will recommend it. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with ...

Mar 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Irangani Gunatillake-chief Receptionist at Ceylon Tea Centre, PIccadily Centre, London, in 1966-1969 Irangani Gunatillake had the opportunity of greeting the Royals, Lord and other dignatories, when patronized for a Ceylon Cup of Tea. Great memories sent to eLanka by Dr. Harold Gunatillake. ...

Mar 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Irangani’s honour and privilege to meet with late H.E. Elizabeth 11 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Just five months after her coronation, Queen Elizabeth II engaged in a royal visit to Ceylon. This was the first visit to Ceylon by a reigning monarch. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. The ten-day tour included a royal procession through Colombo, where she opened the first session of the second Parliament of Ceylon, and a train ride to Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Nuwara Eliya. Today, I am interviewing Irangani Gunatillake, Ceylon Tea Queen 1968, and her memorable experience of chatting with the Queen for over 20 minutes, just the two of them, at the Ceylon Tea Centre stall, Scottish wholesale Cooperative Society, in Glasgow, in 1968 Hello, Irangani. Tell us about your experience meeting the Queen and Prince Phillip in Glasgow in 1968. Thank you for ...

Sep 16, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , ,
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Memorable moment for me- the day I met Prince Phillip -by Irangani Gunatillake   Memorable moment for me- the day I met Prince Phillip. It was in the year 1968, I was nominated as the Tea Queen to represent Sri Lanka at the Scottish Wholesale Society (SCWS), Centenary celebrations in Glasgow, on 5th July 1968.   Queen Elizabeth 11, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh graced the occasion and declared open the centenary celebrations, on the 5th of July. The Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society (SCWS) was founded to serve the Scottish cooperative movement as a wholesaler, in 1868. This wholesale Society imported ‘Ceylon Tea’ during the eighteen nineties, and since it was a profitable venture those years, to show appreciation to the Tea trade, a Ceylon Tea exhibition Stall was initiated among other stalls, within the premises of the wholesale building where the celebration was held. I was sent as Tea ...

Apr 11, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 17 Jan 2021 – 5th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Special Direction: CAASL-AMS-COVID -19-4 11.01.2021 – Special CAASL Guidelines for resumption of Operations at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) from 21st January 2021 “MATCH EKA” – by Des Kelly United Nations Pageants World Finals: Ankita Shetty from Australia Wins Against 39 Countries Invest in North West and South West of Sydney ‘No one else will get to 800, Lyon is not good enough’ – by michael vaughan Panthers downed by impressive Swans (Sri Lankan’s ex International Tillakaratne Dilshan in action!) A PLEA ON BEHALF OF ST PETER’S Health & Views January 2nd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Batadombalena Cave – journey into the past By Arundathie Abeysinghe AUSTRALIA DAY 2021 ENCOURAGES UNITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT – ...

Jan 17, 2021 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , ,
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My memories working at the Ceylon Tea Centre in London during the sixties My memoirs- written by Irangani Gunatillake I was fortunate to be sent to London by the Ceylon Tea Board in Colombo, accompanying my husband, going to UK on a scholarship for higher studies. I was extremely nervous, as it was the first time, I was going for  a job after leaving school, but I felt good as it was at the Ceylon  Tea Centre in Piccadilly circus, London. On my first day, I was interviewed by Miss Ward, Secretary to the Tea Commissioner Mr Chambers. Her first question after a pleasant conversation was, “When can you start work as the chief receptionist at the Tea Centre”? ...

Jan 9, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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