Getting settled and connected in Colombo
There are several resources on offer in Colombo, in addition to your friendly Inter Nations network and forum :)
the International Expatriate Association
open to all
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has newsletter of forthcoming events in colombo
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Association of British Residents
open to all (not just Brits!)
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to join, email alex
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you get discount card at some stores, and invitations to forthcoming events
Facebook Expat Forum
and email list (bit like Craig's List, with lots of info and question/answer) to join, look on facebook or email
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British Council
excellent library (books, magazines and dvds)
reading sessions for children
film festivals
2,500 rupees year membership
Alliance Francaise
French cultural group
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movies and events
Goethe Institut
German cultural group
movies, talks, cultural events, exhibitions
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Plenty to get involved in!
Jessica