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8/18/2008

Gurkhas Successful in their Epic 200-mile March to Raise Funds for Gurkha Welfare Trust (Source: The Press and Journal, 19/08/08)

THE plight of thousands of Gurkha troops who fought alongside UK forces but were denied a UK pension has been highlighted with a gruelling 200-mile walk.

8/18/2008

Gurkhas Hit the Highlands to Raise funds for Gurkha Welfare Trust (Source:Times Online)

The group — six serving Gurkhas and a former officer in the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers — stop briefly to acknowledge the support, then return to their walk. They have almost 200 miles to cover in eight days, and every step is significant

8/12/2008

Veteran marches for Gurkhas (Source: The Press and Journal)

A FORMER Argyll and Sutherland Highlander set off to the sound of the pipes yesterday.

The veteran was beginning an epic journey to highlight the plight of Gurkhas and their families – the brave soldiers from Nepal who have fought and served alongside UK forces for almost 200 years.

8/12/2008

Ex-Gurkhas denied trip to France (Source: BBC NEWS)

Former Gurkhas in Kent have been stopped from going on a day trip to France because they have no visas.

The men, who fought for Britain in the second world war, would not be allowed back into the UK without them.

8/12/2008

FORFAR BEATING RETREAT IN AID OF THE GURKHAS (Source: Kirriemuir Herald)

THE people of Forfar will, later this week, have the opportunity to play their part in keeping the plight of ex-servicemen in Nepal in the limelight.

8/9/2008

Football games help to raise funds for Gurkha Welfare Trust (Source: Thorne and District Gazette.co.uk)

FOOTBALL forged friendships at the biannual meeting of The Gurkha Welfare Trust and local soccer players.

8/8/2008

Scots Army Doctor Awarded Military Cross for treating wounded Gurkha amid hail of bullets (Daily Record)

HERO is an overused word but Scots Army doctor Major Douglas Reid, 31, certainly fits the bill.

8/3/2008

Gurkhas to stage protest rally in London (Source: Nepalnews.com)

Gurkha Army Ex-Servicemen's Organisation (GAESO) has said it would organise a huge demonstration in British capital London on September 15 to protest the discrimination against the Gurkhas.

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Latest Community News And Events

8/8/2008

Pictures of Tamudhee UK Summer BBQ 2008‏

One of the largest Nepali community organisations, Tamudhee (Gurung-House in Nepali)UK once again celebrated its annual summer get-together. Over 100 pictures of the event have been forwarded for gurkhas.com visitors to view, courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu (Do please feel free to share your thoughts/comments/experience of the event)

8/8/2008

Dharane Bhela UK 2008

Many families hailing from Dharan and sorrounding areas in Nepal attended the recent get together event held here to catch up with one another.

All photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu.

8/8/2008

Mauja Bijaypur Samaj UK Summer Get Together 2008

The Mauja Bijaypur Samaj recently held a get together event to catch up with one another. Many families hailing from Maura Bijaypur attended.

All photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu. Feel free to leave comments.

8/5/2008

Ghachowk, Machapuchhre Samiti U.K. Annual Bhela

Ghachowk, one of the Gurung-villages bordering the beautiful of Pokhara is also a popular tourist trekking destination en route to the Himalayas. Many Gurung sons have joined the British Army from here and the trend continues to this day. In line with the summer tradition, the UK-based Ghachowk family too held their annual bhela last week at Farnborough. (following are the pictures of the event, forwarded by Mr. Milan Tamu and Mr. Buddha Gurung; please feel free to share your thoughts/comments/experience)

8/4/2008

Gurkha Intake 1989 Annual Bhetghat Programme

Numberis and families of Gurkha Intake 1989 recently got together for their annual bhetghat programme, the photos of which have been forwarded courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu, to be shared with the wider Gurkha fraternity.

8/4/2008

Chhetri Samaaj UK Annual Summer Event

Reflecting wide-ranging kaleidoscopic get-togethers of different Nepalese sub-communities/sub-cultures during the summer months, the Chhetri Samaaj UK too held its annual summer event here in Farnborough in recent weeks, attended by over 200 people. (over 100 pictures of the event herewith courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu; comments welcome from attendees)

8/3/2008

UK Palpali Bhanjyang Get-together 2 August 2008‏

With every other communities having their annual get-togethers on full-swing, Palpali Bhanjyang samaaj couldnt be left far behind; hence taking full advantage of the beautiful summer days, their annual bhet-ghat took place on 2nd August 2008. (all photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu)

8/2/2008

Maidstonewasi Annual Get-Together BBQ Update

On 1st August 2008, Maidstone Kent based Nepalese celebrated their annual barbecue with friends and families. Starting at 10:30 am with a trickle, the pace soon picked up with a gathering of over 200 odd people. The highlight of the event were the felicitation of one of Maidstone-based ex-Gurkha's son who recently won a boxing tournament and an inspiring speech by former PN Campus dean Ganesh Gurung aimed at the younger generation. (photos and event update by Maidstone Nepalese Community members)