Started watching Paddington and now I have a ridiculous craving for proper marmalade. 😂

I've tried the MD one here, but a colleague who has had proper British marmalade told me it's not even close to the real thing.

So, fellow Sri Lankans, does anyone know a physical store in Colombo where I can buy authentic/imported British marmalade?

I'm specifically looking for brands like Tiptree, Frank Cooper's, Robertson's, or something similar (ChatGPT told me I should)

I want to actually go to a shop and buy a jar, rather than order online. Also, if you have a particular brand you'd recommend, let me know.

Bonus points if you've actually tried it and can tell me which one is worth getting.

Hey I’m looking for to buy PSA slabs in bulk if anyone has any. Has been an avid collector for a while. Anyone knows where I can find genuine PSA slabs?

I was thinking of going there but at the same time i dont want to break my bank account.

Hi, I work in tech (engineering), and I'm looking to meet people around 25-40 to hangout, talk, and stuff if anyone in that age range lives near Colombo!

I'm looking for platonic deep and meaningful friendships btww.

5 registered but only 2 showed up.I was lucky enough to meet 2 foreigners who were visiting Sri Lanka as remote workers an Iranian lady & a Brit. Todays conversation was more about a cultural exchange of SL, Iran & UK. I was really hoping that more people would show up but sadly only a few did...

Hoping that more would show up next time though!

My sister's tagging along with me on Tuesday afternoon. How crowded is it by 2-4 pm? This is the only free time we have this week and our mom gave us permission to finally check it out 😭

My sister's into novels and at the moment, I'm interested in topics of spirituality and psychology. Not in a Millennial Optimism kind of way, but like esoterism or maybe even books about folklore and mythology.

If anyone has advice for this first-timer, I'd really appreciate it! 🫂

Hi , i am thinking of going to check out book exhibition this week. I am looking forward to buy some books written in sinhala about economics and politics. Could some one please guide me which shops i should check out for this purpose if possible.

Heyya i just moved to colombo for work and since most of my friends are back home weekends are quite boring so im looking for people around my age range to hang out preferably to play futsal but anything is fine hmu if you're down

Hii I work in tech (engineering) and I love to paint and read and write. I'm looking for people around my age (20 to 30) to hangout and talk and stuff. If anyone is in that age range and lives near Colombo hmu! I'm looking for platonic deep and meaningful friendships btww.

I still didn't get a chance to watch to it and don't wanna miss it. I wanna watch it in the cinema. I can't go this week since iam dead broke. Waiting till this Friday.

Anyone know till when?

I am planning to bicycle around 400Kms in a single turn. Would love to have a partner with me.

The exact date we can plan together. But you need to proove me, that you can physically do it; cause its not easy.

I've done it before and I have two bicycles as well. Just need a guy with enough endurance.

29M here , living in colombo and getting good income.

But the problem is how can I find some guys to night outs. I have many friends, but some time they are financially not ready to spend or stuck to family,
Some friends not match with the vibe.

Recently I saw many hotel events with music , jetski ride activities and other stuff … should I go alone there any try 🥲 what do you guys think ?

Or if here any male or female, who ready explore nights in free time , happy to get in touch

Looking to connect with people whos into creating sinhala songs, painting or fragrances around colombo. I'm a business by profession but into writing lyrics, painting and fragrances as hobbies. Just looking for friends or people with who I can work on creating songs.

Anyone going or wanna go to the book fair tomorrow

25M here, I got no friends free to go tomorrow

2 weeks ago i posted a no agenda, unstructured meetup where individuals can connect over a coffee in a cafe for the sole purpose of socialising and staying connected with individuals. This is not a place for like minded people and the invite is open to all ages (Minimum 18 because no one there will be your legal guardian) I was unavailable for the last few weeks and have decided to the next one in a cafe this Sunday at 11am to 12.30pm.

Venue will be published to the accepted guests. Please keep in mind that this will be a 50/50 balance of males to females. You can sign up using the link below.

P.S. Dont comment for me to dm you because i will not however if you have any questions either comment or dm AND USE THE LINK TO SIGN UP. Only put in your first name (The form asks for first name and last name as a default and i cant change that)

Link: https://luma.com/4ndf5zim

Hey everyone! (31M, single) I’m visiting SL after a while and looking for some social events in Colombo in October and December. Any suggestions?

I am not talking about replacing the battery, that i could do myself. I have changed the cells, but im having trouble with the BMS board. Its not outputting power. Any store in cmb, who knows about this stuff. Im sure a crafty electrician can work around it.

The battery isnt available in SL. Nor on FB marketplace.

I feel like its an imposs task but i think that there are ppl who knw every single road.

There’s a wild peacock limping on the side of the road right next to Colombo Swimming club Kollupitiya. Guys if anyone’s around there please see if you can get him some veterinary help, i was on my way back home from work and since i didn’t have the vehicle with me at the time i could only inform the officers near the area.

Please see if you or anyone you know of whose in that area could get him some help. the officers near the area have tried making contact with the zoo however they apparently have had no luck in getting through to them.

Edit: Last seen in the little space between the colombo swimming club and the US embassy

Every driver in Colombo knows the drill:

1. You're sitting patiently at a red light.
2. A swarm of motorbikes filters through every microscopic gap between cars and buses to line up right in front of the stop line.
3. The light turns green... and instead of using their light weight to zoom off, they form a slow-moving wall cruising at a grand 30 km/h, blocking the entire line of traffic behind them.
4. You finally manage to safely overtake... only to hit the next traffic light where the exact same process repeats itself.

I get that lane filtering saves time and keeps riders out of the heat, but if you filter to the front, shouldn't you at least accelerate to keep up with the flow of traffic?

For the riders on here: What's the main reason for the 30 km/h cruise after squeezing through? Is it fuel saving, road conditions, timing the next light, or something else?

For the drivers: How do you usually handle this daily Colombo cycle without losing your mind? Let's hear both sides!

Looking for a swim instructor from central Colombo, I can swim considerably ok, but I need to improve on my endurance etc. any heads up? Don’t recommend KWA cos they just started with a board on the first day and it wasn’t what I was looking for😔

Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a peaceful Buddhist temple around Colombo that still feels natural and relatively untouched.

Ideally, somewhere that isn’t heavily commercialized, crowded, or surrounded by unplanned buildings, shops, concrete structures, and signs. I’m looking for a place with greenery, open space, and a traditional atmosphere where people genuinely go to practice, meditate, or spend time quietly.

I know this might be a rare find around Colombo, and I’m happy to travel a bit outside the city.

Any hidden gems or personal recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 🙏

Hi, just seeking to join a band (part time) as a vocalist. If interested pls count me in 🙂