SLIA Community Fun Day 2026 🎉

A Celebration of Family, Faith, Heritage & Togetherness

The Sri Lanka Islamic Association (SLIA) warmly invites you and your family to our Community Fun Day 2026!

Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with delicious Sri Lankan food, games, competitions, family activities and an opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new people and celebrate the community that brings us together.

Whether you've been part of SLIA for many years or are joining us for the first time, there's something for everyone!

📅 Sunday, 8 November 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Holywell Community Centre, Chaffinch Lane, Watford WD18 9QD

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Everyone is welcome!

🎉 What's Happening?

🏰 Bouncy Castle & Children's Activities

A fun-filled afternoon for our younger members, with a bouncy castle, indoor games and activities for children of all ages.

🎮 FC26 PS5 Gaming Tournament

Put your football gaming skills to the test! Compete against other players in group stages and knockout rounds for exciting prizes.

• Entry: £5 per player

• Limited places available

• WhatsApp Matheen on 07935 694 171 to register.

🧁 SLIA Bake Off 2026

Calling all bakers! Children and adults are invited to show off their baking skills by preparing their favourite sweet treats, from cakes and milk toffee to traditional Sri Lankan favourites.

Three award categories:

• SLIA Junior Baker 2026

• SLIA Showstopper 2026

• SLIA Signature Bake 2026

Entries must be handed in by 1:00pm, with winners announced at 4:00pm.

To participate, WhatsApp Imara on 07935 694 181 or Inshira on 07496 288 111.

🛍️ Bric-a-Brac Sale & Community Stalls

Browse a selection of pre-loved items and community stalls, including books, toys, clothing, homeware and decorative items.

Have unwanted items in good condition? Donate them to support SLIA's fundraising efforts and give them a new home!

To contribute, WhatsApp Dina Sadikeen on 07706 441 383.

🏆 Games, Competitions & More

Enjoy a variety of indoor games, competitions, guest speakers and opportunities to spend quality time together as a community.

🍛 Delicious Sri Lankan Food & Refreshments

No Sri Lankan community gathering would be complete without some wonderful food!

We'll have a selection of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, short eats, desserts and refreshments available to purchase.

Pre-order Your Lunch

Choose from:

• Sri Lankan Rice & Curry – £7: Ghee rice, mutton curry, aubergine curry (kaliya), dhal and mango curry.

• Signature Nasi Goreng Kampong – £9: With chicken, prawns, fried egg and anchovies.

• Chicken Nasi Goreng Kampong – £8: Chicken-only option.

Please pre-order by 5 November 2026 to help us plan catering.

📱 WhatsApp Imara on 07935 694 181 to place your order.

Afternoon Tea & Short Eats

From 3:00pm, enjoy a selection of short eats including rolls, cutlets, patties and ulundu wada with chutney. Desserts, snacks and drinks will also be available to purchase.

🤝 Get Involved – Volunteers Welcome!

Our events are made possible by the time, energy and generosity of our members.

If you would like to volunteer, contribute items for the sale or help with activities on the day, we'd love to hear from you.

Volunteer enquiries: Matheen – 07935 694 171
Email: info@slia.org.uk

💚 Bringing Our Community Together

SLIA is about more than events. It's about preserving our Sri Lankan heritage, strengthening friendships, embracing the diversity of our shared experiences and creating meaningful connections between generations.

Our Community Fun Day is an opportunity to celebrate those bonds and make new memories together.

Bring your family, invite your friends and join us for a wonderful afternoon, insha'Allah!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Sri Lanka Islamic Association (SLIA)
Stronger Together
www.slia.org.uk