Gurkha Memorial Fund UK Charity Dinner

CHARITY DINNER EVENING – Friday 15th November 2024

We will be holding our Charity dinner evening on Friday 15th November 2024 at the Burlington Hotel, Folkestone at 6:30 pm for 7pm. Costing £45 a ticket, we will enjoy a special Nepalese meal, with music and dancing.

The fund is concentrating on a third computer technology project to provide a computer suite with 30 computers in rural Nepal. We are nearly there on target with just £5,200 to raise and will then proceed to our fourth installation. We are planning to visit in February next year.

The starter will be Onion Bhaji, Spring Rolls, Aludam, Chicken wings and Chutney. The main course Pilau and Plain Rice, Chicken Curry, Pork Curry, Lentils, Mixed Vegetables, Paner, Green Salad, Papadum, followed by Fruit Salad and Live Band Music entertainment.

Following the success of past year’s special events we would recommend that you apply for your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment – the maximum number we can accommodate is 100 people. For advance tickets please contact John Barber with:

  1. Email address is barberjd49@gmail.com
  2. To book your ticket contact John Barber with number required and names of attendees.
  3. Payment to be made in advance by BACS Gurkha Memorial Fund NatWest sort code 52-41-42 account number 47201290.

Cash payments can be made – Contact Dhan Gurung, John Barber and Ray Johnson, Entry to the event will be by ticket only and these will be issued when names and numbers are confirmed.

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This Charity Dinner is aimed at raising funds towards our plan of opening a Computer Centre at another Secondary School in the more remote parts of Nepal with links to Folkestone Schools and providing desktop computers, training of teacher, power point projector, printer, CCTV camera and one year technology support for schools in need of these facilities, We would be grateful for your further support to help us reach our target.

In 2021 we were able to provide COVID-19 support 30 X Oxygen cylinders plant, 10,000 Face Masks, 10,000 Sanitizing chemical, Medical items and also organized foods and Clothes supply for over 200 Household at Mechinagar Jhapa Nepal Twinned Town of Folkestone. We also provided and installed full set of 11 Desktop Computers  and furniture to the Folkestone Gurkhas Nepalese Community Folkestone. If you cannot manage to Join this event, please you can still support by donating us for this good cause.

Folkestone Charity 10 Kilometre Coastal Walk: Saturday 4th May 2024

 Organised by Gurkha Memorial Fund in support of Computer, Technology, Education Project for Rural Schools in Nepal.

We would welcome your participation in this event and invite you and your spouse / partner / friends to join us for this walk (it is not a race) to help our fundraising efforts to support our third Computer Technology Project to schools in impoverished areas of Nepal and the local community and to support links with UK schools.

Our target is to raise £14,000 and we have already reached £5,500 towards this.

We are asking for a donation of £10 to participate, paid on the day, by cheque or BACS to Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund; sort code 52-41-42; Account Number 47201290 – card payments will also be accepted on the day.

A wristband and water will be provided to all participants. The 4th May walk will start at 10.30am from the Folkestone Bandstand CT20 2EB and will take you down to the seafront for a refreshing and flat walk along the seafront past Sandgate and on to the eastern end of the Hythe Imperial golf course where there will be further stewards to direct you back to Folkestone.

If you plan to join us it would be helpful to have an idea of numbers. Please inform Dhan Gurung by email gmfdhan@gmail.com or mobile 07861 697606 or John Barber barberjd49@gmail.com 07967 345901. Cheques should be made payable to “Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund” and sent to John Barber at the address below.

Yours sincerely,

Dhan Gurung

Chairman

The Gurkha Memorial Fund UK

PLEASE RESPOND TO:

John Barber, 34 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent ,CT19 5HW. Email  barberjd49@gmail.com Tel  07967 345901

or Dhan Gurung email:dgurung5@hotmail.com Tel O7861 697606

or Ray Johnson email rdjohnson2020@outlook.com Tel 07968 290352.

GURKHA MEMORIAL FUND – CHARITY DINNER EVENING – Friday 31st May 2024

GURKHA MEMORIAL FUND – CHARITY DINNER EVENING – Friday 31st May 2024 6.30pm for 7pm

At the Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess Sir John Moore Barracks, Sandgate, CT20 3HJ

 In support of Computer, Technology, Education Project for Rural Schools in NEPAL.

Please join us for a very special evening at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess Sir John Moore Barracks on Friday 31st May consisting of a reception drink, a delicious three course Nepalese dinner kindly prepared by the Aramark WOSM catering team, wine on the table, and entertainment afterwards.

We are very grateful to 2 RGR (Aramak, BHQ. B Coy) for making this Charity raising event possible. The Gurkha Memorial Fund target is to raise £14,000 to support our third Computer Technology Project to schools in impoverished areas of Nepal and to support links with UK schools. We are nearly half way towards reaching this and so hope you will help us. We will also have a great raffle and auction during the evening.

Numbers are limited to 70 so we would recommend that you apply for your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We must have your response by 26th May latest because we are having to impose a very strict time as Security at the Barracks will only allow through those on the list of participants, which we must provide five days before the event takes place.

The cost is £45.00 pp and includes the reception drink, three course meal, wine on tables, and traditional cultural live entertainment. The meal will include a starter of Onion Bhaji, Spring Rolls, a main course of Pork/Chicken/Vegetarian Curry, medley of fresh vegetable, daal, steamed basmati rice, poppadum, salad and tomato, chilli and chutney, followed by dessert of Strawberry Gateau/Strawberry and Black Forest Cheesecake.

Cheques should be made payable to “Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund” and sent to John Barber at the address below. Payments can be made by BACS- Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund; sort code 52-41-42; Account Number 47201290please email details (names of each attendee) to John Barber. Due to Security at the Barracks and the need to provide names by 26th May cash/card payments on the day will be too difficult, unless you confirm your attendance by the 25th May.

Yours sincerely,

Dhan Gurung

Chairman, The Gurkha Memorial Fund UK

PLEASE RESPOND TO:

Mr John Barber, 34 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent ,CT19 5HW.

Email  barberjd49@gmail.com Tel: 07967345901

9th Year Ceremony Service 01/10/2023 & Charity Dinner evening 17/11/2023

The Gurkha Memorial Fund shall hold our 9th year Ceremony Service event on Sunday 1st October in Christchurch memorial gardens in Folkestone CT20 2BN at 11:00 am. There will be the regimental piper escorts accompanied with distinguished guests followed by the service.

Everyone will be welcomed by the worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone and the Chairman of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, followed by the bugler sounds of the last post followed by a two minute silence. In addition to prayers and national anthems there will be the traditional wreath laying by all the dignitaries along with the local community.

We will also be holding our Charity dinner evening on Friday 17th November at the Burlington Hotel, Folkestone at 6:30 pm. Costing £40 a ticket, we will enjoy a special Nepalese meal, with music and dancing. For advance tickets please contact John Barber with:

  1. Email address is barberjd49@gmail.com
  2. To book your ticket contact John Barber with number required and names of attendees.
  3. Payment to be made in advance by BACS Gurkha Memorial Fund NatWest sort code 52-41-42 account number 47201290.

The fund is now concentrating on a third computer technology project to provide a computer suite with 30 computers in rural Nepal.

 

2023 invitation letter

Gurkha Memorial Fund Charity Dinner Evening – Friday 18th November 2022

On behalf of the Gurkha Memorial Fund UK, I invite you and your wife/partner/friends to join us at the Burlington Hotel, 3-5 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HR.

The cost is £40.00 per person and will include a special three course Nepalese meal provided by The Gurkha Kitchen Restaurant. The starter will be Onion Bhaji, Spring Rolls, Alu dam, Chicken wings and Chutney. The main course Pilau and Plain Rice, Chicken Curry, Pork Curry, Lentils, Mixed vegetables, Paneer, Green Salad, Pappadum, followed by Fruit Salad. We will also enjoy entertainment which will include a band.

Following the success of past year’s special event we would recommend that you apply for your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment – the maximum number we can accommodate is 120 people.

Cheques should be made payable to “Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund” and sent to Dhan Gurung, 82 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, Kent. CT19 4PJ or email: dgurung5@hotmail.com Tel: O7861 697606.

Payments can be made by BACS- Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund; sort code 52-41-42; Account Number 47201290 – please email details to dgurung5@hotmail.com  Cash payments can be made – contact Dhan Gurung or Mr Ray Johnson, Entry to the event will be by ticket only and these will be issued when names and numbers are confirmed.

This Charity Dinner is aimed at raising at £16,000 to continue our plans of opening a Computer Centre at another Secondary School in the more remote parts of Nepal to include desktop computers, training of teacher, power point projector, printer, CCTV camera and one year technology support for schools in need of these facilities, We also include links with Folkestone Schools We would be grateful for your further support to help us reach our target,

Last year we were able to provide COVID-19 support 30 X Oxygen cylinders plant, 10,000 Face Masks, 10,000 sanitizing chemical, medical items and also organised food support and clothes supplied for over 200 Household at Mechinagar Jhapa Nepal Twined Town of Folkestone. We also provided and installed a full set of 11 desktop computers  and furniture to the Folkestone Gurkhas Nepalese Community Folkestone. If you cannot manage to join this event, please you can still support by making a donation by using the bank details above. Our sincere thanks for your support.

Dhan Gurung

Gurkha Memorial Fund – 8th Year Ceremony Service 02/10/2022 & Charity Dinner evening 18/11/2022

I am pleased to confirm that we shall hold our 8th year Ceremony Service event on Sunday 2nd October within the Christchurch Memorial Gardens in Folkestone CT20 2BN at 11:00 am. There will be the regimental piper escorts accompanied with distinguished followed by the service.

Everyone will be welcomed by the worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone and the Chairman of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, followed by a bugler sounding The Last Post and a two minute silence. In addition to prayers and national anthems there will be the traditional wreath laying by all the dignitaries along with the local community.

We will also be holding our Charity dinner evening on Friday 18th November at the Burlington Hotel, Folkestone at 6:30 pm. Costing £40.00 a ticket we will enjoy a special Nepalese meal, with music and dancing. For advance tickets please contact John Barber: barberjd4@gmail.com 07967345901

The fund is now concentrating on a third computer technology project to provide a computer suite with 30 computers in rural Nepal.

Gurkha Memorial Fund supports new community centre in Cheriton, Folkestone

Members of the Gurkha Memorial Fund were able to support the new Nepalese and Gurkha community centre in Cheriton, Folkestone recently. We provided essential equipment and support including 11 new computers, tables and chairs for the new Computer Centre within the new Library location.

This new facility similar to our overseas projects will provide IT skills facilities to the local community for all to share within the new Computer Technology Centre area within the building.

Mr Dhan Gurung, Chairman, commented:

“I am pleased and proud we have supported my own Folkestone, Gurkha and Nepalese community. We are delighted to have been able to help the future prospects of residents with this facility and it will bring many benefits within the scope of IT aspects and we are confident will help with future educational needs and job prospects.

I would like to pass on our thanks to all including: Chairman Mr Dhan Gurung of the Gurkha Memorial Fund UK and trustees; Mr Ray Johnson International Project coordinator, Mr John Barber, Mr Dave Hutchinson, Mrs Alka Gurung, Ms Lara Hussaini and Ms Dorothy. In addition all friends and supporters of the Gurkha Memorial Fund UK & Nepal who continue to support our many projects here and overseas”.

Mr John Barber, Trustee, commented:

“The Gurkha Memorial Fund was able to provide much needed support for the new Computer Centre for the Nepalese Community at the Cheriton Library. As a Trustee I was proud to be part of this and attend the inauguration of this local project”.

The fund has in the past supported many computer sites within Nepal and more recently assisted with vital funds and equipment in relation to the Covid crises. We continue to support the local community with food and clothing and hold our memorial service each year within the town.

To donate please visit: Make a Donation – Gurkha Memorial Fund  or email rdjohnson2020@outlook.com or telephone Ray Johnson 07968 290352.

The Gurkha Memorial Fund Nepal Covid Oxygen Emergency Appeal

It is with great sadness to that the Gurkha Memorial Fund Foundation, our team in Nepal have reported ongoing dire circumstances within the Mechinagar region where they are based in relation to the pandemic.

The region is near to India and China who also continue to suffer from the consequences of Covid-19 by having an acute lack of oxygen to provide vital support to its citizens.

We have been working closely with the team and jointly feel we should respond. We are directly in contact with an oxygen facility in China to gather vital cylinders with oxygen which can be reused at a later stage and we have in turn despatched £3,500 by using our reserves as emergency relief within the scope of our humanitarian aims to acquire 50 units at this stage to provide immediate support. The government are attempting to supply however this is very limited and insufficient. We wish to continue and aim to achieve £15,000 in total to keep the supplies replenished.

Our team are 100% committed and have established transportation at no cost along with the manpower required and have clearance from the officials in view of the situation.

We donated an ambulance fully equipped during 2019 and as you can imagine it is operating to full capacity.

Below is a letter from the Mayor of Mechinagar Bimal Acharya with further details. Please share this message as much as possible as we are also hoping contributions may be forthcoming from businesses as well.

To donate please visit:  www.gurkhamemorialfund.org.uk/make-a-donation and use reference Appeal2021 or email rdjohnson2020@outlook.com or telephone Ray Johnson 07968 290352.

 

Gorkha

Gurkha Memorial Day 2020

Although it was impossible to hold our annual Gurkha Memorial Day ceremony this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, It was so nice to see our local dignitaries paying their respects at the Gurkha Memorial in Christchurch Gardens today.

Thank you to Folkestone Mayor Michelle Keutenius, past Mayor Jackie Meade and GMF Chairman Dhan Gurung for attending.