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Armed Forces Day Special: Honouring Unsung Heroes in Our Community – The Story of Retired Warrant Officer Hari Bahadur Pun

28 June 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari At The Gurkha Centre, we are privileged to witness daily acts of kindness and courage that rarely make...

The Hayes Gurkha Veteran Reunited with His Wife in Nursing Home After Nearly Two Months Apart

02 June 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari At The Gurkha Centre, we are delighted to share the positive news that Mr Gopal Gurung, an 80-year-old Gurkha...

Case Study: Mr Ran Bahadur Pun – Delayed Access to Cataract Surgery and its Impact on a Vulnerable Gurkha Veteran

17 May 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background Mr Ran Bahadur Pun is an 84-year-old Gurkha veteran residing alone in Hounslow, UK. He settled in...

Case Study: A Gurkha Widow and Family Facing Systemic Disadvantages in London

02 May 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background: Mrs Hira Maya Gurung, widow of Rifleman Mohan Bahadur Gurung (1st/2nd Gurkha Rifles), relocated to...

A Granddaughter’s Voice: Breaking the Silence

15 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari A short speech by Reena Gyawali cited during IWD celebration organised by The Gurkha Centre.  “I am...

Case Study: Supporting Gurkha Veteran Mr. Gopal Gurung and His Wife Nanda Kumari Gurung

   04 April 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Background Mr. Gopal Gurung (Army Number 21154328), an 80-year-old veteran from the Queen’s Gurkha...

Veterans Café Strengthens Community and Supports Gurkha Veterans

28 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari On 28th March 2025, The Gurkha Centre hosted a successful Veterans Café at the Hayes and Harlington Community...

The Gurkha Centre Hosts Vibrant Celebration for International Women’s Day and Holi Festival

15 March 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari International Women’s Day and Holi Festival Widely Celebrated in Feltham On Saturday, 15 March 2025, The...

Heartbreaking Struggles of Mrs. Rup Maya Pun: A Gurkha Veteran’s Wife in the UK

20 January 2025 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Mrs. Rup Maya Pun, the devoted wife of Gurkha veteran Mr. Diljit Pun, has faced a series of overwhelming...