A workshop on quick and convenient cooking was conducted recently at SLAF Station Colombo by the Station Seva Vanitha Unit. The programme was conducted by Mrs. Shantha Mayadunne who is a well-known, highly proficient and competent instructor in the field. Ladies of Directors and Senior Staff Officers participated in this workshop on invitation of the President SVU SLAF Statio...

The Semi Finals of  "Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2012" was staged on the 20th of August 2012, at SLAF Base Katunayake. In keeping with a concept of the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema, “Guwan Prathiba Prabha” was initiated during the year 2011, to bring out the talents in Singing, Dancing, Acting and Oratory from service pe...

A workshop was conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit, for Singing Semi Finalists of “Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2012” in order to brush up their Talents. The workshop was held on 14th August 2012 at the Airmen’s Club at SLAF Station Colombo. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Nawarathna Gamage. ...

A workshop was conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit, for Dancing Semi Finalists of “Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2012” in order to brush up their Talents. The workshop was held on 13th August 2012 at the ‘Airmen’s Social Club’ at SLAF Station Colombo. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Chandana Wickramasinghe and his Team....

A workshop was conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit, for Drama and Oratory Semi Finalists of “Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2012” in order to brush up their Talents. The workshop was held on 6th August 2012 at the ‘Astra Cinema’ at SLAF Base Katunayake. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Edward Chandrasiri, Mr. Bandula Vithanage and Mr. Senevirathne Rodrigo....

The quarter finals of “Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2012” were staged at the SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (30th July 2012). In keeping with a concept of the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema, “Guwan Prathiba Prabha” was initiated during the year 2011, to bring out the talents in Singing, Dancing, Acting and Oratory ...

Certificate awarding ceremony of the 1st batch of “self Grooming course” conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Colombo was held on 21st July 2012 and Mrs. Chamani Pathirage, graced the Occasion as the Chief Guest.“Self Grooming Course” which is conducted under the theme “Become your Own Beautician” will help the participants to gain knowledge and skil...

Under the patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF station Colombo, SLAF Hospital Guwanpura conducted a Well Woman Clinic on 20th July 2012 in collaboration with the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka. Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest.A series of health educational sessions regarding breast cancer, cervical cancers contraceptive methods, self-breas...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake conducted an Annual Cake Exhibition for Structure and Birthday Cakes on 12 July 12 at the Base Cafeteria. The participants were personal from the Cake classes held for the members of SVU SLAF Base Katunayake.   The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mrs. Neelika...

On the direction of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama and under the guidance of Mrs. Mali Wasage the President Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF Weerawila, a one day workshop on Saree Designing & Fabric Painting was held on 2 July 2012 at Weerawila.The Programme was conducted by Mrs. Jayanthi Gamage, a renowned Specialist in Saree Designing & Fabric Pa...

A Workshop on Cleaner Dining and Convenience food was conducted recently at SLAF Station Colombo by the Station Seva Vanitha Unit. The programme was conducted by a team led by the Executive Chef Saman Wijeratne from the Unilever Food Solutions. The programme was based on quick and convenient cooking methods for ladies and tips for preparation of Chinese, Italian, Thai, Indonesian and Ind...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under the patronage of Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema its Chairperson conducted a Community Project at Vavuniya on 28 June 2012 by assisting the children of “Siriliya Sevana” Children’s Home at Vavuniya. 29 Children of the Children’s Home received Shoes, Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases and a host of other sundry items. They were also treated with a lun...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under the patronage of Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema its Chairperson conducted a Community Project at Morawewa on 25 June 2012 by assisting children of Awwenagar Vidyalaya.63 Students of the school received Stationary items, School bags, School shoes and a host of other sundry items. The SLAF SVU and well-wishers were the benefactors of these items.The event was co...

Under The Patronage of the present Chair Person  Mrs. Nelika Abeywickrama the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit established a ‘Beauty Saloon’ (Guwan Air) at SLAF Academy China Bay on 11 Jun 12.This saloon intends to provide Beauty Culture requirements of the serving personnel in the Academy. A positive participation of service personnel especially Lady Officers & Airwomen o...

Under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force, The Directorate of Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force constructed a house at No 93, Diddeniya Waththa, Boyagane, Kurunagala which was presented to the wife and daughter  of the Wing Commander APJ Mohotti  on 8th June 2012.Wing Commander APJ Mohotti was killed in action when the Bell 212 which he was piloting crashed ...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the wives of the Officers, the wives of those who made the supreme sacrifice and the staff of the Seva Vanitha Unit visited Ward no. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 6th June 2012 .  A lunch was offered to the inmates of the Ward in lieu of Poson Poya amidst entertainment provided by the SLAF Calypso Band much to t...

‘Viru Daru Diri Thilina’ (Grants for Children with Special Needs), another innovative programme conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held at the Air Force Headquarter’s Auditorium on 28th May 2012 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema. A total number of 66 di...

Marking the 2601st Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012’, a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, on 6th May 2012 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and Mrs. K...

Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual fixture organized by the Directorate of Welfare as a part of the SLAF's Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme  was held yesterday, 11 April 2012, at new Sports Ground at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana.As the Chief Guest, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama attended the Avurudu Pola with his spouse Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The Avurudu...

The traditional ‘Aluth Avurudu’ celebrations were held with much vibrancy and fellowship at the Rifle Green, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo throughout the day on 10th April, 2012.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama inaugurated the festival which was jointly organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Station Colombo.The entire vicinity ...

A newly built house was handed over to Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa by The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama at the auspicious time of 10.25 am on 05th April 2012.Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa was disabled due to an Air Craft accident At Anuradhapura on 14th June 1997. The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engin...