MAUK COMMUNITY WHEELS PROJECT

Raffle Draw Winners

1st Prize Shobanan Dineshan Ticket No. 1230

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2nd Prize Sony Bhanu Ticket No. 1458

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3rd Prize Ravi Bhaskaran Ticket No. 379

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Vijayan Pillai Ticket No. 1270

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Ravindran Pillai Ticket No. 873

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Shibu Kunjuraman Ticket No. 2383

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Keerthy Viswanathan Ticket No. 1357

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Soumya Suresh Sheen Ticket No. 173

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Lathika Jayaprakash Ticket No. 667

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Sajith Ticket No. 2053

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Baldwin Simon Ticket No. 1895

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Manikandan Ticket No. 1633

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Prabha Vamadevan Ticket No. 2243

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1st Prize Shobanan Dineshan Ticket No. 1230

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2nd Prize Sony Bhanu Ticket No. 1458

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3rd Prize Ravi Bhaskaran Ticket No. 379

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Vijayan Pillai Ticket No. 1270

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Ravindran Pillai Ticket No. 873

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£50 Restaurant Voucher Shibu Kunjuraman Ticket No. 2383

MAUK Community Wheels Project – Raffle Draw Winners 🎉

We are delighted to announce the winners of the MAUK Community Wheels Project Raffle Draw! 🚐✨

🥇 1st Prize: Shobanan Dineshan – Ticket 1230
🥈 2nd Prize: Sony Bhanu – Ticket 1458
🥉 3rd Prize: Ravi Bhaskaran – Ticket 379

Congratulations to all our winners, including the 10 winners of our £50 complimentary restaurant vouchers.

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and supported our Community Wheels Project. Every ticket sold has helped take us another step closer to putting our community on the move.

Our sincere thanks to our generous prize sponsors – Shan Properties (UK) Ltd, Adam Short Stay, De Novo Solicitors and Chai Kadai Restaurants – for supporting this initiative.

Invitation for AGM 2026

MAUK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026

📅 Sunday, 27 September 2026
🕒 From 3:00 PM
📍 Kerala House, 671 Romford Road, London E12 5AD

MAUK members are invited to join the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026.

AGM Documents

Documents, reports and forms associated with the AGM are available at the following link for members and the public:

MAUK AGM 2026:
https://www.mauk.org/2026-agm/

Annual Accounts

2025 Final Annual Accounts:
https://www.mauk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025_FINAL-ACCOUNTS.pdf

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shri Kokkaraveetil Gangadharan Nair, affectionately known as KG Uncle. May his soul rest in peace.

K G Nair was a director and secretary of MAUK and the husband of the late Girija Nair, a volunteer and founder of the MAUK 60+ Sisters Club.

Mauk Father’s Day Sangamam

To the fathers who quietly carry responsibilities, guide their families with strength and stand beside us through every stage of life — this event is for you. 💙

Come with your family, create beautiful memories and celebrate the spirit of togetherness with the MAUK family. 💫

Mega Raffle

Join MAUK for a fun‑packed Day Trip to Camber Sands on Saturday, 6 June 2026!
Departing from Kerala House at 10 am, this is the perfect chance to enjoy sun, sand and a relaxing day out with family and friends

🌼✨ LONDON, GET READY FOR MAUK PONNONAM 2026! ✨🌼

An evening packed with live music, dance, culture and entertainment is coming your way!

🎤 Rakhesh Brahmanandan
🎤 William Isac
🎤 Delsy Ninan

MAUK Ponnonam 2026 on 12 September: Honouring Outstanding Individuals – Nominate a Deserving Individual or Organisation Today

The Malayalee Association of the UK (MAUK) will celebrate Ponnonam 2026 on 12 September 2026. As part of the Onam celebrations, MAUK will once again honour outstanding individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to the Malayalee community across the world.

MAUK Community Wheels Project

Over the past few years, the MAUK Director Board has reviewed how our activities are evolving and what improvements are needed to support our growing community.

MAUK Chairperson Sreejith Sreedharan Selected as Member of Lok Kerala Sabha

MAUK is proud to announce that Sreejith Sreedharan, chairperson of MAUK, has been selected as a Member of Lok Kerala Sabha (LKS) representing UK Malayalees.

This prestigious selection recognises nearly four decades of exceptional service to the Malayalee community across the UK, delivered through visionary leadership, unwavering commitment and sustained action at MAUK.

MAUK Kalaaravam 2025 – A Spectacular Celebration of Art, Culture & Community

Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Little Ilford School, London

MAUK Kalaaravam 2025 was a resounding success, uniting art, culture, and community spirit under one vibrant roof. Skillfully organised by Soumya Shaiju and team, and graciously hosted by the lovely Aswathy, this year’s event proved to be one of the most memorable editions yet.

Kerala House Shines in Sound Waves: Music in Newham A National Lottery Heritage Fund–Supported Project

Celebrating Newham’s Diverse Musical Story MAUK is delighted to share that Kerala House, our long-standing community centre in Manor Park, has been prominently featured in Sound Waves: Music in Newham—a borough-wide heritage initiative supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

M.A.U.K. Ponnonam 2025 Unites Generations Through Culture and the London Mayor’s Community Weekend

The Malayalee Association of the UK (M.A.U.K.) hosted its flagship Onam celebration, M.A.U.K. Ponnonam 2025, on Saturday 13 September at Eastbury Community School, Barking. With the London Mayor’s Community Weekend forming part of the programme, the festival brought together diverse communities and generations to share Kerala’s culture and celebrate the true spirit of Onam.

Kalaaravam 2024 – A Triumph of Rhythm and Grace – Report & photos

Celebrating the Annual Day of London Academy of Dravidian Arts (LADA)

Kalaaravam 2024, the annual day celebration of the esteemed London Academy of Dravidian Arts (LADA) School, was nothing short of spectacular, blending rhythm, grace and cultural richness into an unforgettable evening. Held at the Auditorium of Little Ilford School, Manor Park on Sunday 30th June 2024, the event showcased the exceptional talents of LADA students and artists from the wider community, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of parents and art aficionados.

Help Us Preserve the History of Kerala House, M.A.U.K. Call for Old Photographs

M.A.U.K. is requesting old photographs of Kerala House for an external heritage project.

Call For Paid Researcher

മലയാളി അസോസിയേഷൻ ഓഫ് ദി യുകെയുടെ ചരിത്രത്തിലേക്കും അതിൻറെ രൂപീകരണത്തിലേക്കും അന്വേഷണാത്മകമായി തിരച്ചിൽ നടത്തി വസ്തുതകൾ കണ്ടെത്തി റിപ്പോർട്ട് തയ്യാറാക്കുന്നതിലേക്ക് ഗവേഷകരെ ആവശ്യമുണ്ട്

Join Us for the Sunday Wellness at M.A.U.K.!

Are you looking for a vibrant and enriching way to spend your Sundays? Look no further! M.A.U.K. invites you to our Sunday Wellness Mission, where we aim to fuel minds and feed appetites.

Melaperuma 3: A 3-in-1 Mega Show

Presented by Navadhara School of Music, London

We’re thrilled to offer a special 15% discount exclusively for MAUK members – a great chance to enjoy an evening of music, dance, and cultural celebration.

Newham Community Champions Award

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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