Ceylon Teachers Travel Club is 50 years old

The Ceylon Teachers Travel Club will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in May this year. In 1955 a St. Thomas' Primary School teacher CJP Thamoderam suggested that the teachers should start a travel club. And they did in May that year when 25 teachers met to form the Club. Mr. Thamoderam was the first President. The numbers have now grown to be 350 and they have become much travelled within Sri Lanka and seen many places which many people have not seen.

With the years the Club became very active and chose its travel destinations with not merely enthusiasm but also with discerning choice and intelligence. This has enabled many teachers, particularly women to see less known places of historical and archaeological significance and sites of cultural and scenic beauty.

Soon they will be visiting a cave in Digavapi where it is believed that the Buddha stopped on his way back from Adams peak. These journeys are very educative and informative because, being teachers no doubt, a considerable amount of research is done on the venues giving its description, location, history and significance.

The club also has two charity programs during Poson and Christmas when it helps poor schools with their requirements. Every month there is one trip or some other event.