Providing financial medical and community aid to alleviate hardship and distress among Gurkha ex-servicemen of the British Crown
09/02/12
East Anglia South Branch Events 2013
The East Anglia South Branch covers the areas of Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds and the following postcodes AL, CB, CM, CO, IG, IP,RM and SS.
Point of Contact: Major Michael Thorp
3rd - 6th July 2013
Collection at Asda, North Hykerham
8th - 9th August 2013
Collection at Morrison, Lincoln
14th - 16th August 2013
Collection at Morrison, Grantham
2nd October 2013
Talk to Lode WI
Talks
This Branch has a member available to give illustrated talks to clubs and associations throughout its area. The talk is entitled ''A Debt of Honour' - The Work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust. The talk includes:
The work of the Gurkha Welfare Trust in Nepal and the UK.
A description of Nepal, its infrastructure and its problems.
The Gurkha soldier and a brief history of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
The Debt of Honour since the First World War.
The Organisation of the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
The work of the Gurkha Welfare Scheme in Nepal.
The group is requested to make a donation to the Gurkha Welfare Trust and to contribute towards travel expenses.
If you would like a presentation, please contact Major Michael Thorp on 01223-871242 or by email Michael Thorp
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