Gurkha Welfare Trust events and Talks
The Gurkha Welfare Trust supports approximately 10,000 ex-soldiers, and their dependants, who have no military pension. The Trust pays a pension of approximately (depending on exchange rates) £34 per month - enough to provide the basic food necessary to survive.
Medical bills are also paid, and clinics are held in the hills.
Every Gurkha soldier gives a day's pay a year to the Trust, and most of the admin costs are borne by the Ministry of Defence.
Medical bills are also paid, and clinics are held in the hills.
Every Gurkha soldier gives a day's pay a year to the Trust, and most of the admin costs are borne by the Ministry of Defence.
SPECIAL!
GURKHA EVENTS!
EVENT IN A TENT
Friday, 18th June 2010
The evening will include:
Reception Drink
3 Course Supper including
Authentic Gurkha Curry
Table wine
Gurkha Piper
Cabaret
Tickets £37.50 or table of 8 for £280
For tickets and further details
Tel: 01889 577721
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Yes! The good news is that the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas will be giving another concert in Lichfield this year.
The date is Saturday, October 23rd 2010, the time is 7.30pm and the venue is the Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield.
Concert tickets are £20 and Gala Tickets £35. The Gala tickets will include the concert and a reception, with wine, at which to meet the Director of Music and members of the Band after the concert.
See you there!
Look out for our stalls at:
The Gamekeepers' Fair, Catton Park, Nr the National Arboretum, Alrewas. April 17th/18th 2010
Cosford Airshow, nr Telford, Shropshire. June 13th 2010
Despite Joanna Lumley's victory, many ex-Gurkhas and their widows will not be eligible, or are too old and frail, to come to the UK, and the Gurkha Welfare Trust will continue to support them with pensions, medical assistance etc. We still need your help to raise the money needed to do this.
The North Midlands Branch of the Gurkha Welfare Trust would like to thank Tempest Ford of Lichfield for their support with the events being organised by the branch.
If you are interested in helping us raise funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust in any way, please contact us on 01889 577721, or by email: crosscultureimages@crossimages.plus.com
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TALKS IN AID OF THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST
Talks with Slides:
Plains to Peaks:
Nepal from it’s southern border with India, through the foothills to the Himalayas and a short visit to
Kathmandu.
Home of the Brave:
Life in the hill villages of the Gurkha soldiers.
Marigolds & Butterlamps:
The festivals of the Kathmandu Valley and stories
of the gods.
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Talks without Slides:
The Little Yellow God & Me:
Funny things that can happen to a Westerner living and working in Nepal.
Ayo Gurkhali:
The story of the Gurkhas.
What you need is a good,relaxing holiday:
But don’t join the Crosses unless you want to be stuck in a minefield in the Sinai or a white-out in the Himalayas!
Colourful Culture
If you’ve always wanted to know how to wear a sari this is your chance to find out and to experience how elegant it feels to wear one.
Fee; £40 for Gurkha Welfare Trust
Travel expenses: 40p per mile
For more details contact:
Margaret Cross
Tel: 01889 577721
email: margaretcross@crossimages.plus.com
GURKHA EVENTS!
EVENT IN A TENT
Friday, 18th June 2010
The evening will include:
Reception Drink
3 Course Supper including
Authentic Gurkha Curry
Table wine
Gurkha Piper
Cabaret
Tickets £37.50 or table of 8 for £280
For tickets and further details
Tel: 01889 577721
-------------------------------------------
Yes! The good news is that the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas will be giving another concert in Lichfield this year.
The date is Saturday, October 23rd 2010, the time is 7.30pm and the venue is the Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield.
Concert tickets are £20 and Gala Tickets £35. The Gala tickets will include the concert and a reception, with wine, at which to meet the Director of Music and members of the Band after the concert.
See you there!
Look out for our stalls at:
The Gamekeepers' Fair, Catton Park, Nr the National Arboretum, Alrewas. April 17th/18th 2010
Cosford Airshow, nr Telford, Shropshire. June 13th 2010
Despite Joanna Lumley's victory, many ex-Gurkhas and their widows will not be eligible, or are too old and frail, to come to the UK, and the Gurkha Welfare Trust will continue to support them with pensions, medical assistance etc. We still need your help to raise the money needed to do this.
The North Midlands Branch of the Gurkha Welfare Trust would like to thank Tempest Ford of Lichfield for their support with the events being organised by the branch.
If you are interested in helping us raise funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust in any way, please contact us on 01889 577721, or by email: crosscultureimages@crossimages.plus.com
-------------------------
TALKS IN AID OF THE GURKHA WELFARE TRUST
Talks with Slides:
Plains to Peaks:
Nepal from it’s southern border with India, through the foothills to the Himalayas and a short visit to
Kathmandu.
Home of the Brave:
Life in the hill villages of the Gurkha soldiers.
Marigolds & Butterlamps:
The festivals of the Kathmandu Valley and stories
of the gods.
---------------
Talks without Slides:
The Little Yellow God & Me:
Funny things that can happen to a Westerner living and working in Nepal.
Ayo Gurkhali:
The story of the Gurkhas.
What you need is a good,relaxing holiday:
But don’t join the Crosses unless you want to be stuck in a minefield in the Sinai or a white-out in the Himalayas!
Colourful Culture
If you’ve always wanted to know how to wear a sari this is your chance to find out and to experience how elegant it feels to wear one.
Fee; £40 for Gurkha Welfare Trust
Travel expenses: 40p per mile
For more details contact:
Margaret Cross
Tel: 01889 577721
email: margaretcross@crossimages.plus.com