Just before Recess, I was privileged to speak on behalf of the Gurkha community, in a debate called by my Honourable and Gallant Friend, Cameron Thomas MP.
Take a look at some of my speech below! (Find the full version here - parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...)
#Parliament #Gurkhas
Think the 14 Army slouch hat is Australian? Not directly - the origins of this iconic kit in 14 Army goes back to Gurkha regiments of the 1920s. Discover how this practical headgear became the universal symbol of the 14 Army across the jungles and mountains of Burma. #Gurkhas #Burma
It was an honour to hold a minute's silence to commemorate the incredible contribution of Gurkha communities.
In Folkestone, we are lucky to have the Royal Gurkha Rifles 1st Battalion situated at the heart of our community.
Thank you Alex Baker for organising a beautiful ceremony.
#Gurkhas
#France to join #UK #Canada #Australia in recognizing #Palestine as independent state. This should start an avalanche of nations scrambling to recognize them
#netanyahu says he'll take action against those that do
Just a reminder #SAS #Gurkhas and #ForeignLegion are best #SpecialForces in world
A chalk track heading down a steep hill. In the distance the green valley of the River Arun in Sussex can be seen
My office view for today #Trailwalker #Gurkhas @southdownsnp.bsky.social
How do you write an authentic Gurkha character? Hannah Watson shares how she used oral histories and the help of veteran JP Cross (pic1 on 100 bday) to develop Taman. She even includes a real lament: "My clothes become wet on my body, they dry on my body, that way I become old quickly" #Gurkhas #ww2
Museum Profile - The Gurkha Museum
The Gurkha Museum Trust preserves, protects and promotes the Gurkhas' heritage, culture and traditions, and now embarks on its most courageous initiative
aim-museums.co.uk/member-profi... #museums #Gurkhas #globalmuseum
I served with the #Gurkhas in 1982, South Georgia. Sailed back with them aboard SS Uganda. We did various mortar and GPMG SF concentrations in honking, midgy Otterburn. I have some knowledge and wonderful memories our cultural differences. I wonder how they get treated in ‘civvies’ in the UK.
Maidstone honors the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a heartfelt service at Brenchley Gardens.
"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today."
#VJDay80 #MaidstoneRemembers #LestWeForget #RoyalBritishLegion #Gurkhas #VJDay
Another early development sketch by Romelle Espiritu for Gurkha, the feature film. Much of this early visualization helped make the final novel a much more vivid read. I will always be grateful for getting to work with such creative souls during the screenplay's development. #Nepal #Gurkhas
Gurkha Brigade Association:
The Second Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles having completed their roulement tour in the Falklands. They handed handover to 3 PARA at the Falkland Islands MPC at a short ceremony of flag changes.
#britisharmy #gurkhas #soldier #falklandislands #PARA
Eye of the Elephant, Bhaktapur, Nepal, 2006. Spending time in Nepal really helped build the visual landscape of my novel, Gurkha. #Travel #Wanderlust #GoodReads #Nepal #Gurkhas
Here is the final video in my Nepal series, which delves into my 2006 Nepal trip to research the #Gurkhas for an animated feature film project. That screenplay became the basis for my historical fantasy novel, Gurkha, which is available in paperback and ebook. youtu.be/0q9HtmaDJlQ?...
What do #Wales, #Gurkhas, #Hindu gods, restless demons, and trench warfare have in common? Read the historical fantasy novel, Gurkha, to find out! And a one hundred ebook giveaway is currently underway! Sign up here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
I am doing a 100 FREE ebook giveaway on #GoodReads for my historical fantasy novel, Gurkha, which is set in Nepal, 1914! Sign up for your chance to read for free! #Gurkhas #WWI www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
#VeteransMonth today celebrates the Gurkhas!
In WW1 & WW2 over 238,000 Gurkhas served with the
British Army
Thank you for your service
तपाईंको सेवाको लागि धन्यवाद।
Tapā'īṅkō sēvākō lāgi dhan'yavāda.
#वेटरन्समहिना #Gurkhas #गोर्खा #VēṭaransaMahinā #VeteransMonth
Gurkha Brigade Association:
Through the lens of a Gurkha – 2025 Winter Display. At the Gurkha Museum in Winchester, see the winners and the runners up of the annual Brigade of Gurkha photo and video competition. On until 1 Feb 2025.
#Gurkhas #Soldier #Nepal #Winchester #PhotographyExhibition
Through the lens of a Gurkha – 2025 Winter Display. At the Gurkha Museum in Winchester, see the winners and the runners-up of the annual Brigade of Gurkha photo and video competition. On until 1 Feb 2025. thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/event/photog...
#Gurkhas #Soldier #Nepal #Winchester #Exhibition
Gurkha Brigade Association:
Personnel from The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles took part in Exercise IMJIN WARRIOR, a Republic of Korea Army exercise as part of a Brigade-level validation near the demilitarized zone.
#Korea #KoreanArmy #Gurkhas #Nepal #BritishArmy
Gurkha Brigade Association:
The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) Assault Pioneers and the Pipes and Drums undertook a defence engagement tour throughout Southeast Asia, which included visits to the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
#remembrance #gurkhas
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, Nepal 2010
Armistice Day, possibly the most perfect day of my walking life.
1) Ama Dablam
2) Everest and Lhotse
3) Thamserku
4) Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam
On a previous visit to Nepal, I was in Gorkha, the homeland of the #Gurkhas Remember Them
Gurkha Brigade Association:
Celebrating an historic milestone for the Queen's Gurkha Engineers, marking the end of their 75th anniversary celebrations at a parade at St James Palace, London.
#Gurkhas #Nepal #BritishArmy #anniversary
Gurkha Brigade Association:
On the 21st of September 2024, the Queen’s Gurkha Signals gathered at Gamecock Barracks, Bramcote to mark the 75th Anniversary since their formation. The Inspecting Officers was General Dame Sharon Nesmith DCB ADC. bit.ly/3MVYpsS
#Gurkhas #Nepal #BritishArmy
UK in Nepal:
#Gurkhas in #BritishArmy & @•#GurkhaBrigade embody the living bonds between🇬🇧🇳🇵
#UKinNepal, British Gurkhas Nepal & Gurkha Welfare Trust colleagues are part of a team maintaining those links, honouring and supporting those who have served & building bonds for the future 🤝
"If they say something they get accused of being racist", complains racist Tory MP http://bit.ly/GSdSnK #Gurkhas
