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DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION LUNCH
A lunch is being organised by BMS, hosted jointly with the RISE Global UK and the British Tamil Chamber of Commerce (BTCC), to celebrate Deepavali.
The RISE Global – is a social and business network for 80 million Tamils worldwide.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Deepavali, or Diwali, means a "row of lights", symbolising light over dark and good over evil.
Date: Saturday 18 October, 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Crystal Wembley, 1 Poppin Business Centre, South Way, Wembley HA9 0HB
Nearest station: Wembley Park (14 minute walk)
Parking: available on site.
Dress Code: Traditional Indian or Smart Casual
ENTERTAINMENT
Indian dances, Songs and Musical Recitals.
PROGRAMME
Lighting up Deepavali 2025: Professor Kanes K Rajah - Deputy Chair BMS & President RISE UK.
Deepavali Greetings:
Ms Mei Sim Lai DL OBE - Chair BMS
Mr Amutha Chelien - CEO RISE UK/Europe
Mr Rajkumar - President, British Tamil Chamber of Commerce
Tharmanantha Balu & Champa Gurnani - Organising Committee.
SPECIAL DEEPAVALI MESSAGES
Malaysian High Commissioner to United Kingdom, His Excellency Dato' Zakri Jaafar.
Worshipful Mayor of Brent, Cllr Ryan Hack
Dr Kamala Arunasalam - President, CANE UK.
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Download the Event Flyer Page 2 (with Menu) Here
COST
BMS Members: £45 pp
Members of RISE UK and BTCC: £45 pp
BMS Student Members: £30 pp
Non members: £55 pp
Children from age 6 years upwards: £30 pp
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Please reserve your place(s) as soon as possible as places are limited.
Booking can be made using the online booking system. Please select the number of tickets required, then click on the "Book Now" box below.
Please note that, when booking at BMS Member's rates, it is necessary to be logged in to your User Account. Note that this includes BMS Student Members. To log in, look for the "Log in" button at the top right or bottom of the Event Page.
Special Dietary requirements - Download the Flyer Page 2 to view the menu. This is a Halal menu but please advise if you have any special dietary requirements - this can be done when booking online.
If you are unable to book online, or have any queries, please contact BMS at
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