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Basildon · Essex · Since 2005

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One of the oldest and largest Malayalee associations in the UK — celebrating Onam, Vishu, Christmas and the richness of Kerala's culture with families across Basildon.

Basildon Malayalee Association

2005

Established in Basildon

250+

Registered members

£10

Family membership / year

Essex

Basildon & surrounding areas

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Community notices

Achievements, announcements and news from families across our community.

Kevin Moonnuparayil
Community Member

Kevin Moonnuparayil

We are immensely proud to share that Kevin Moonnuparayil (son of Abraham Moonnuparayil & Jomy Jose) has received a nomination for the prestigious British Malayalee Young Talent Award 2026! This nomination honors his recent success as a published author, following the release of his thrilling science-fiction novel centered on genetic engineering and martial arts.

Jijo M Joseph

From the President

BMA Onam 2026 – Bookings Now Open!

Bring your family and friends and be part of a colourful Onam celebration filled with happiness, laughter, music, and unforgettable memories.

BMA Onam 2026 – Celebrating Kerala, Culture & Togetherness!

Jijo M Joseph

President, Basildon Malayalee Association

The Basildon town sign

2005

Established

Our community and roots

Welcome to the Basildon Malayalee Association

The Basildon Malayalee Association (BMA), established in 2005, is one of the oldest and largest Malayalee associations in the United Kingdom. It is a registered, non-profit, socio-cultural organisation in the Essex County in the United Kingdom, and has almost 250 registered members now.

We cannot forget the heritage of that goodness in our busy life here. This society should be a platform for the return of the legacy and goodness of our country to our growing youth and to each of us. Together we can recover the richness of Malayalam language and the heritage of Kerala, arts, games, and more.

Our story
Kerala: coconut palms and a traditional house

God's Own Country

Kerala — a tapestry of traditions, woven with diversity

Kerala is one of the ‘Ten Paradises in the World’ named by National Geographic Traveller — a land of diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is the southernmost state of the Indian peninsula, gifted with many natural boundaries, an educationally advanced state with a literacy rate of 100% and the most advanced society in India with the highest physical quality of life and social index.

As the name suggests, Kerala is the land of Kera (coconut trees). She is famous for her aromatic spices, which drew the Portuguese, Dutch and English to her shores and in turn added to her cultural and social heritage — refined over decades by many luminaries.

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Help & answers

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about membership, events and tickets.

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Click "Join BMA" at the top of any page, fill in your details and your family members, and pay the membership fee securely by card. Your account is ready straight away and a confirmation email is sent to you.

Membership is £10 per year and covers your whole family — the primary member plus spouse and children registered on the same account.

Member prices for Onam, Vishu, Christmas and every BMA event, online event booking with QR e-tickets, and an online account to manage your family's details.

We email you one week before your membership ends with a "Renew membership" button. You can also log in at any time and renew from your membership page. Renewing early loses nothing — the new year is added from your current end date.

Tickets are priced by age: age 14 and over pays the adult price, age 6 to 13 pays the child price, and children under 6 go free. Members pay member prices; non-members pay guest prices. The prices for each event are shown on its page.

Yes, everyone is welcome. Use "Guest Registration" in the menu to book guest tickets for any event that is open for booking.

Your e-ticket is emailed to you as a PDF with a QR code as soon as you book. Show the QR code at the entrance. Members can also see their bookings under "My bookings".

Yes. Log in, go to "My bookings" and choose "Add members". You only pay for the people you add, and your ticket reference stays the same.

Click "Member login", then "Forgot password?", and enter the email address you registered with. We'll email you a reset link, which is valid for one hour.

Use the contact form on our Contact page, email info@basildonmalayalees.com or call +44 7399 701970. For classified ads or sponsorship, just let us know what you'd like to promote.

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One membership covers your whole family for a year — with member prices for Onam, Vishu, Christmas and every BMA celebration.

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