Celebrating Service Through Action: Reflecting on Our First Quarter Achievements (April–June 2026)
27 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Honouring Armed Forces Day and Armed Forces Week As we mark Armed Forces Day and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our serving personnel, veterans, and military families, The Gurkha Centre wishes to reflect on the work delivered during the first quarter of […]
University of East London Students Raise Funds for The Gurkha Centre Through “How to Mo:Mo!” Event
08 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to attend the “How to Mo:Mo!” cultural cooking event held on 8 April 2026 at Palungo Nepali Restaurant, London, organised by a group of talented international (Nepali) students studying Hospitality and Management at the University of East […]
Veterans Café Continues to Bring Veterans, Families and Partners Together
08 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to host another successful Veterans Café on Friday, 29 May 2026, bringing together Gurkha veterans, widows, spouses, community members, and partner organisations for a morning of connection, information sharing, and mutual support. Our Veterans Café has become […]
Investing in Future Public Health Leaders: The Gurkha Centre’s Continued Partnership with Imperial College London
03 June 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Although this reflection comes much later than intended, it provides an excellent opportunity to recognise and celebrate another successful year of collaboration between The Gurkha Centre and the BSc Global Health programme at Imperial College London. Over recent years, The Gurkha Centre […]
Celebrating Culture, Community and Connection at Sakela Ubhauli 2026
31 May 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre was delighted to participate in the Sakela Ubhauli 2026 celebration held at Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Surrey, on Saturday, 23 May 2026, where our team had the privilege of engaging with the community through a charity information stall […]
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 100: A Legacy Honoured by The Gurkha Community
21 April 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari Introduction On what would have been the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we pause to reflect with deep respect, gratitude, and remembrance. Her extraordinary reign of 70 years symbolised continuity, duty, and unwavering service to the nation and the […]
Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare — Honouring Service, Demanding Justice
02 April 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari As the United Kingdom commemorates the courage and sacrifice of those who served during the Falklands War, we are reminded that remembrance must go beyond words. It must extend into how we treat those who stood in defence of this nation—not only […]
Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare Campaign Launched
29 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre is proud to announce the launch of its new advocacy initiative, “Gurkha Justice: Immigration and Welfare.” This campaign seeks to address the ongoing structural inequalities and historic injustices experienced by Gurkha veterans, their widows, and families across the United […]
World Social Work Day: Celebrating the Contribution of Trainee Social Workers at The Gurkha Centre
17 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari On this World Social Work Day, The Gurkha Centre proudly recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of our trainee social workers, whose commitment, compassion, and professional integrity continue to strengthen our mission of supporting Gurkha veterans, widows, and families across the UK. […]
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Afternoon: Encouraging Early Action in Our Community
06 March 2026 | The Gurkha Centre | Hayes | By Hari Bhandari The Gurkha Centre recently hosted an Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Afternoon at the Hayes and Harlington Community Centre as part of the “Whatever You Call It” campaign led by RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance during Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The event marked the […]