The Gurkha Memorial Fund will be holding its 10^th Annual Service of Remembrance event on Sunday 12^th October within the Christ Church Memorial Gardens in Folkestone CT20 2BN at 11:00 am. There will be the Regimental Piper in attendance followed by the service.

Everyone will be welcome accompanied by distinguished guests including His Excellency the Ambassador of Nepal, the Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone and the Chairman of Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

The event will begin with the Bugler sounding the Last Post followed by a two minute silence and Reveille when Standards and flags are raised. 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 21^st 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 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 its sixth computer technology project to provide a computer suite with 30 computers in rural Nepal and donations would be welcome. Please contact Ray Johnson in this regard rdjohnson2020@outlook.com

The Gurkha Memorial Fund Chairman Dhan Gurung and trustees had the recent pleasure to meet the Nepalese UK Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Chandra Kumar Ghimire at the Embassy in London.

It was an opportunity to brief the Ambassador and his team of the ongoing consistent work and achievements of the charity including the terrific outcomes of supporting the UK and Nepal communities with health, education through the provision of computer technology centres primarily in rural schools in Mechinagar, and wellbeing.

The charity has raised in excess of £800,000 and is currently focusing on fundraising for its sixth computer technology project with our partners The Gorkha Memorial Foundation Nepal and is appealing to all for donations and in particular to the business sectors which would compliment corporate strategies.

During the meeting the Chairman extended an invitation to the Ambassador to attend our 10th anniversary event being held in October 5th in the Garden of Remembrance and he also updated him that the Twinning initiative role has since been handed over via the Town Mayor to form a new Association. Incidentally the Gurkha Memorial Fund will be involved within an advisory capacity.

The UK project coordinator Ray Johnson welcomed the opportunity to strengthen our relationship to further enhance our focus by supporting those in need, educational work and interaction within the two countries.

Folkestone has a thriving Nepalese/Gurkha Community and our Chairman was the first Ex Gurkha in the UK to be elected as a Councillor and the statue erected in Folkestone by the GMF team is the only statue of a modern fighting Gurkha.

It is possible to assist our projects by donating via BACS use reference GMFC to:

• Account Name: Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund
• Sort code: 52-41-42
• Account number: 47201290

or via www.gurkhamemorialfund.org.uk

or send cheque to GMF c/o 34 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HW and state if the donations can be Gift Aided to raise a further 25%.

We will be holding our Charity dinner evening on Friday 15^th 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.

Contact:

• John Barber, 34 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent ,CT19 5HW. Email  barberjd49@gmail.com Tel: 07967 345901
•  Dhan Gurung email: dgurung5@hotmail.com Tel: O7861 697606
• Ray Johnson email: rdjohnson2020@outlook.com Tel: 07968 290352

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.

 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 31^st 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 31^st 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 26^th 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 47201290 – please email details (names of each attendee) to John Barber. Due to Security at the Barracks and the need to provide names by 26^th May cash/card payments on the day will be too difficult, unless you confirm your attendance by the 25^th 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

The Gurkha Memorial Fund shall hold our 9^th 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 17^th 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.

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

I am pleased to confirm that we shall hold our 8^th 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 18^th 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.