Society of the Gurkhas"If there was a minute's silence for every Gurkha casualty from World War 2 alone, we would have to keep quiet for two weeks. Gurkha graves are spread across the face of the earth in nearly every country in which Britain has fought - silent testament to Gurkha Loyalty and Courage."
BRITISH Gurkhas are taking their battle for equal pension rights to the European Court of Human Rights, it was announced today. After winning a battle championed by actress Joanna Lumley for equal rights of UK residence, the veteran Nepalese members of the British Army are now challenging the Ministry of Defence over their pension arrangements. [...]
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• Read moreIt was totally disrespectful and irresponsible for some UK MPs to air their personal views regarding the continued employment and status of Gurkhas in the British Army to the extent that the Gurkha head should be the first on the block when it comes to downsizing the British Army. For a Member of Parliament it [...]
• Read moreDear all This is to inform you that the 4th Open Meeting is now scheduled for Sun 5 Dec 10 from 1300-1600 hrs at the Main Hall Oak Farm School, Farnborough, GU14 8SS. All Gurkhas, their wives and widows are wholeheartedly invited. The meeting will update yesterday’s verdict and our immediate plan of action for [...]
• Read moreThe weather spelled the sad mood of the large turn up of civilians and military personnel at the Aldershot Crematorium on 10 August 2010. In attendance were senior British officers, Gurkha Officers, men and their families from the various units of the Brigade of Gurkhas. There was equal representation including families from most of the [...]
• Read moreDear all The subject parade is upon us again. This is a golden opportunity to pay our respect to those who had given their lives so that we could have OURS today. To sacrifice one day of your time to respect the fallen heroes is not asking alot. BGWS has secured 78 tickets and will [...]
• Read moreThe Court of Appeal hearing following the unsuccessful Judicial Review was held on 27 July 2010. BGWS had warned its members and interested party of the scheduled hearing, however the firm timing and date was only confirmed by the Court at 1430 hours on 26 July 2010. Taking the large turn up on the Judicial [...]
• Read moreThe Chair Equality for Veterans Mr John Sykes accompanied by treasurer Mr Richard Geal requested a meeting with Chair John BGWS to discuss equality for all British Armed Forces Veterans. The meeting was held at the Gurkha Bhawan on 22 Jul 2010 at 1430 and lasted for 2 hours. Although this was an informal meeting, [...]
• Read moreThe Rt Hon Kevan Jones MP, Minister (Veterans) paid a visit to the BGWS Office in Farnborough on 18 March 2010. The main aim of his visit was to recognise the work being undertaken by BGWS regarding settlement of ex Gurkhas in the UK. The Minister arrived at the ‘Gurkha Bhawan’ at 1000 hours with [...]
• Read moreThe roar of support that filled the auditorium to the call for a united support to the BGWS led legal stand which seeks equal pensions for all Gurkhas confirmed the much sought Gurkha unity. Hundreds of Gurkhas were present to express their solidarity to a cause which affects each and every Gurkha. NESA was represented [...]
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