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.
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.
There will not be a Band Concert at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre in 2011. Watch this space for 2012, but in the meantime we will at the following venues:
Diary Dates
The North Midlands Branch of the Gurkha Welfare Trust would like to thank Tempest Ford of Lichfield for their support with 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
ILLUSTRATED TALKS:
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:
The Little Yellow God & Me:
Funny things that can happen to a Westerner living, working and trekking 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 experience how elegant you feel wearing one. A demonstration of how to wear a sari and information on the culture of Nepal.
Fee; £40 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Travel expenses: 40p per mile
For more details contact:
Margaret Cross
Tel: 01889 577721
email: margaretcross@crossimages.plus.com
There will not be a Band Concert at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre in 2011. Watch this space for 2012, but in the meantime we will at the following venues:
Diary Dates
The North Midlands Branch of the Gurkha Welfare Trust would like to thank Tempest Ford of Lichfield for their support with 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
ILLUSTRATED TALKS:
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:
The Little Yellow God & Me:
Funny things that can happen to a Westerner living, working and trekking 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 experience how elegant you feel wearing one. A demonstration of how to wear a sari and information on the culture of Nepal.
Fee; £40 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Travel expenses: 40p per mile
For more details contact:
Margaret Cross
Tel: 01889 577721
email: margaretcross@crossimages.plus.com