Mark your calendars! The MAUK Women’s Forum is delighted to present a free event in celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday, 16 March 2024. This event will be held at Kerala House and is sponsored by Neil Travels and ‘Aananthapurum Daires’, a new Malayalam movie showcasing the resilience of women.

50 Years of MAUK Registration!

The origin of MAUK can be traced back to Shri V K Krishnamenon’s student days at the London School of Economics in the 1930s. However, MAUK was officially registered as the first Malayalee community organisation in the UK on 26th November 1974.

2024 ഫെബ്രുവരി 10 നു കേരളാഹൗസിൽ കട്ടൻകാപ്പിയും കവിതയും സംഘടിപ്പിച്ച പരിപാടിയിൽ, 2023 ഡിസംബറിൽ അന്തരിച്ച ബ്രിട്ടീഷ് കവിയും, നടനും, ഗായകനും, അധ്യാപകനും ആയിരുന്ന ബെഞ്ചമിൻ സെഫനായയ്ക്ക് ശ്രദ്ധാഞ്ജലി അർപ്പിച്ചു. 

Dear MAUK supporters

We now have secured sponsorship for all Thursdays in 2024. We greatly appreciate your continued support in helping us provide our services smoothly. Thank you for your advice, guidance, and assistance.

We have now started taking sponsorship for 2025.

MAUK Drishyakala’s 21st production, ‘Theyyam’

Get ready to witness an awe-inspiring cultural extravaganza! Mark your calendars for the grand premiere of MAUK Drishyakala’s 21st production, ‘Theyyam’ which is based on the rich tribal art form of Northern Kerala.

 

MAUK Badminton Club

MAUK Pool Competition 2024
Saturday 18 February from 11 AM
@ Rising Sun Pub, 528 Romford Road, London E7 8AF
More info: 07814430814

MAUK Thursday Lunch Club

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Look no further than the MAUK Thursday Lunch Club. This club provides an invaluable service to elders in our community, offering a safe space for them to gather, share their experiences, and engage in a variety of activities including card and board games, yoga, arts and crafts, poetry, film, picnics, trips, etc. Kerala lunch is also provided each week.

MAUK Badminton Club

MAUK has launched a Badminton Club on Sunday, January 7th, 2024. The club will meet every Sunday from 10 am to 12 noon at Little Ilford School, Rectory Road, Manor Park, London E12 6JB. You can enter the sports hall and car park through the Church Road gate.

 

Lunch Club Sponsorship Request

MAUK Thursday Lunch Club, part of MAUK Elders Services, has been functioning since 1998. This tailor-made service is a unique platform for Elders in our community to meet, chat and share their cultural identity and everyday experiences. Participants of the Club enjoy a variety of activities, including card and board games, exercise classes, knitting, arts and crafts, poetry, film, picnics, trips, etc. Kerala lunch, freshly cooked on the premises, is also served weekly.

Tokyo Story-an open discussion

“Tokyo Story is widely regarded as Ozu’s masterpiece and one of the greatest films in the history of cinema.” 

ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച ലോകോത്തര സിനിമകളിൽ ഒന്നായി കരുതപ്പെടുന്ന ‘ടോക്കിയോ സിറ്റി’ ചർച്ച ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്നു (സംവിധാനം: ഒസു). അകമ്പടിയായി സിനിമാ ദൃശ്യങ്ങൾ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നതാണ്. 

 

മധുര മലയാളം

മലയാളത്തിന്റെ അമൃതം നമ്മുടെ കുട്ടികൾക്ക് പകർന്നു കൊടുക്കാൻ വിജയദശമി നാളിൽ മലയാളം ക്ലാസുകൾ പുനരാരംഭിക്കുന്നു

The magic of compassion

മലയാളികളുടെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട മാന്ത്രികനായ ഗോപിനാഥ്‌ മുതുകാട്, അനുകമ്പയുടെ മാന്ത്രികച്ചെപ്പുമായി നമ്മോടു സംവദിക്കാൻ കേരളാ ഹൗസിൽ എത്തുന്നു. ഏവർക്കും സ്വാഗതം.

Celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India

Celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India with the High Commission of India, MAUK and other Indian organisations on Saturday, 26 August 2023 at Navnat Centre, Hayes UB3 1AR.

MAUK/Swayam Ponnonam 2023

MAUK/Swayam Ponnonam 2023 in aid of  MAUK Thanal House Building Project

Musical Extravaganza, Mimics, Variety Dances,

Sunday 17 September , Redbridge Town Hall, High Road, Ilford IG1 1DD

MAUK WF “അക്ഷര “ പുസ്തക കൂട്ടായമയുടെ അടുത്ത പുസ്തക അവലോകനം 29.7.2023 ശനിയാഴ്ച. 

 നവതിയുടെ നിറവില് ഇന്നും തിളഞി നില്ക്കുന്ന മലയാളികളുടെ അഭിമാനമായ പ്രശസ്ത സാഹിതൃകാരനായ എം. ടി വാസുദേവനായരുടെ “മഞ്ഞ്” എന്ന നോവലാണ്.

Janani – Inviting creative materials in English & Malayalam

We are inviting creative materials in English & Malayalam from British Malayalees and non-resident Keralites for MAUK’s annual souvenir Janani 2023, to be published at MAUK Ponnonam 2023 on 17 September @ Redbridge Town Hall, London.

 

 

Cultural Newham

Celebrating the vibrant multiculturalism of Newham through the folk and traditional dances and music of its diverse communities.

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Thursday Lunch Club
LBN Supported FREE Warm Haven

M.A.U.K’s flagship Thursday Lunch Club for Elders was started in 1998. It runs every Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Kerala House
671 Romford Road, London E12 5AD.

Ponnonam 2022 : MAUK JANANI Magazine Presentation

You will find a collection of short stories, poetry, personal essays, capturing illustrations and a recollection of all that MAUK volunteers accomplished through their selfless efforts during the peak of the pandemic
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The actions that spoke loudly M.A.U.K.’s response to the Pandemic

The world, as we knew, was turned on its head by COVID-19. We live through unprecedented times that require an equally thoughtful and responsible response from individuals, governments, and non-governmental organisations. The deeds of individuals and organisations during such challenging times justify their existence.

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M.A.U.K Thanal: The Pulari Project

For those of us fortunate enough to enjoy the luxuries of the festive season, it is easy to forget the crisis that millions face around the world. It is difficult to really comprehend the sheer magnitude of the problems that those less fortunate than us face- daily. Even during festive times.

Kerala Minister Mohammed Riyas congratulates MAUK’s COVID relief efforts. 

Suraksha Pain & Palliative is a registered charity in Koilandy, Kozhikode, Kerala. Medical equipment worth Rs 2.25 Lakhs for Suraksha is one of the sixteen COVID Relief projects MAUK has undertaken in Kerala in the last two months. 

 

Onasadya 2021

Onasadya, served on banana leaf and always eaten by hand, typically comprises 25 to 30 items and balances the six fundamental flavours — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent — among them. Starting with the order in which the dishes are served to the dishes themselves, the feast is a combination of Ayurveda and native wisdom, and has been observed ever since the festival has been celebrated.

 

COVID-19 Help India Appeal update. 

 

MAUK distributes face masks donated by Ford Dagenham Engine Plant. 

 

As our charitable endeavours in various parts of India are helping to ease the burden of those affected by the virus, the kind support of our friends here in the UK has been overwhelming. 

MAUK FOOD CLUB BBC REPORT

 

Our humble efforts have been reported on BBC. We thank all our members, supporters and well-wishers for your continued support.

 

MAUK Chair Sreejith Sreedharan, Secretary Anilkumar Edavana and Chief Financial Officer Sreekumar Kunjuraman in a frank conversation about the proud history and service-oriented activities of MAUK with S. Sreekumar, Anand TV CEO & Talking Point host

MAUK FOOD CLUB SERVING KINDNESS

03 April 2021 was the first anniversary of our Food Bank. Although not a celebratory occasion, MAUK can undoubtedly look back and be proud that our brave volunteers were at the forefront in serving UK Malayalees as well as the local community. …..

Restarting our Music Classes

Welcoming new students of all age groups to join our classes

MAUK Thanal | COVID RELIEF EFFORTS IN INDIA (update) 10 PROJECTS worth Rs20 Lakhs IN 10 DAYS!

MAUK, with its commendable response during the Kerala Floods, once again came to the forefront to help those who were indiscriminately affected by the second wave of Pandemic in Kerala. …..
 

HELP INDIA APPEAL

We are all aware of the grave situation in Kerala and are doing everything in our power to relieve the situation. We are also aware that our humble efforts might be a drop in the ocean but we are reminded that the ocean is made of many drops, and even one life saved is worth all our efforts.  …..

 

It’s an unprecedented situation. But we are better equipped to deal with it than ever before in the history of humankind.

Behind every success at MAUK is a great team of determined, passionate and skilful volunteers. 

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MAUK’s main plan of action was to check-in regularly on elders in the community and ensure their safety.

അനുഭവങ്ങൾ സൃഷ്ടിയുടെ ചോദനയാണെങ്കിൽ പ്രവാസികളുടെ ജീവിതം സൃഷ്ടിയുടെ ഈറ്റില്ലമാണ്.

Malayalee Association of the UK (MAUK), the UK’s first and largest service-oriented Malayalee organisation, receives the prestigious Newham Community Champions Award for its commendable and inspiring work since the start of the Pandemic.

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