Foundation Nepali Language and Culture Course

The first and newly tailored two week-long (22nd July – 2nd August 2019) Foundation Nepali Language and Culture course was held at the Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas, Robertson House, Camberley.  

Ten candidates (Officers/Senior Non-Commissioned Officers/Ministry of Defence civilian staff) from various Brigade of Gurkhas (BG) Units attended the course.  The course began with an opening address by Colonel BG – Colonel James Robinson CBE.

During the course, the candidates had the opportunity to learn the basic understanding of Nepali language and culture, briefs on introduction to Nepal and Gurkhas, Nepali tradition and Culture, BG Recruitment, BG KAIDA, Religion of Nepal, Life in the Gurkhas Unit and lectures by religious educatio (RE) teachers (Pandit-ji/Lama-ji). 

In addition, the students/candidates also visited the Gurkha Museum Winchester where they were briefed on Gurkha history by Mr Doug Henderson (Collections Officer).

Brigade Culture and Language Team extends a huge appreciation to Mr Gavin Edgerly-Harris (The Director of the Gurkha Museum), Major (Maj) Narendra Gurung (Deputy Chief of Staff  Headquarters (HQ) BG), Maj Dammar Shahi (SO2 Pers POL, HQBG), Maj Indra Tamang (Gurkha Major Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment), Major Gajendra Angdembe (Officer Commanding, Gurkha Company Sittang (GCS)), Captain Dipakraj Ghale (Second in Command (GCS)), Captain Mahendra Phagami (GCS) and the RE teachers respectively for providing a significant support on the course. 

Gurkha Majors, Officer Commanding, Queen’s Gurkha Orderly Officers and Regimental Sergeant Majors from across the Brigade units came together on Saturday 3rd August 2019 in the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Officers Mess to show their appreciation for  Colonel James Robinson CBE (Colonel Brigade of Gurkhas) commitment, direction, dedication and drive in leading the Brigade of Gurkhas for the past seven years.

At the dinner, the Deputy Chief of Staff Major Narendra K Gurung valiantly attempted to capture the many achievements of a man of true giant stature and the generational relationship he has to the Brigade of Gurkhas, which was followed by a special ‘khada’ ceremony wishing the family best of health and prosperity in their future endeavours.

Brigade of Gurkhas will surely miss his fatherly guidance.

Since the inauguration of the Brigade of Gurkhas Cricket Club (BGCC) in 2018 by our presiding Secretary, Major Buddhibahadur Bhandari MVO, BGCC has been fortunate enough to carry the Brigade Of Gurkhas reputation widely playing against a few big names including; Lord Traveners last year and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) this year. Currently, there are 32 BGCC players formed across the Brigade of Gurkhas. 

This year BGCC had a cracking start with a very successful week of training sessions during our AGM playing and practicing against few local Cricket club in the Army Cricket Pitch, Aldershot. We are progressing and few resolutions have already been identified by our Secretary for the next year to bring more fixtures.

The Brigade of Gurkhas Bhela will take place on 13th July 2019. More information can be found on this link..

Brigade of Gurkhas Sounding Retreat 2019 at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 10th July 2019. Performed by the Band, Pipes and Drums of the Brigade of Gurkhas.

 Nepal Cup, Tug of War, Ladies Volleyball ( V/Ball) and Thelo

Activities

• Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) Weapons Display
• Gurkha Welfare Trust
• Gurkha Museum
• Junkari Charity Group
• RGR PRI Shop

Family Fun Fair

• Twist Around Family Ride
• Chair-o-Plane
• Dodgem
  £5 for All ride – All Day Tickets from Control Tent 1.

General Stalls

• Gurkha Mortgages
• Peepal Mortgages
• MUMs Mortgages
• SSAFA
• REFA

Food Stalls

• Palace Resturant
• QOGLR Food Stall
• Gurkha Company Sittang Food Stall
• Fish ‘n’ Chips, Burger and Hot Dogs
• Ice Cream and Ice Slush Puppy
• Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate
• Gurkha Company Sittang and Gurkha Welfare Advice Centre Cold Drinks

Retail Stalls

• UK Sweaters
• Lumbini Clothing
• Kala Jyoti

NB: Timings may be subject to change. Changes will be broadcast on the PA system.

Nepal Cup 2019 started at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 4th July 2019.

Nepal Cup 2019 scores update for 4th July 2019:

Group D

1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (2) – Gurkha Company Catterick (0)

Group B

2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (7) – Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (1)

Group C

Queen’s Gurkha Signals (3) – Gurkha wing Mandalay (1)

Nepal Cup 2019 scores update for 5th July 2019:

Group D

1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (2) – Queen’s Gurkha Engineers (1)

Group A

Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (3) – Gurkha Company Sittang (0)

Group B

Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support (4) – Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (1)

Nepal Cup 2019 scores update for 8th July 2019:

Group C

Queen’s Gurkha Signals (7) – Gurkha Company Tavoleto (1)

Group B

2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (3) – Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support (0)

Group A

Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion (2) – Gurkha Company Sittang (1)

Nepal Cup 2019 scores update for 9th July 2019:

Group A

Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (3) – Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion (1)

Group C

Gurkha Wing Mandalay (2) – Gurkha Company Tavoleto (1)

Group D

Queen’s Gurkha Engineers (2) – Gurkha Company Catterick (1)

Nepal Cup 2019 Semi Final scores update for 11th July 2019:

1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (3) – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (1)

Queen’s Gurkha Signals (4) – Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (1)

Nepal Cup 2019 Third Place Match scores update for 13th July 2019

Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (2) – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (1)

Nepal Cup Final Match score update for 13th July 2019

Queen’s Gurkha Signals (1) – 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (0)

The Top scorer for Nepal Cup 2019 was awarded to Lance Corporal Prasant Tamang.

Click the image above to watch Queen’s Gurkha Signals Free Kick winning goal score by Lance Corporal Prasant Tamang against 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (1-0) in Nepal Cup 2019 Finals Match.

The Brigade of Gurkhas Annual Golf Championship was held on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at Windlesham Golf Club played between Brigade of Gurkhas unit teams. This event marks the official start of the Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade Week 2019. The day also sadly marked the Colonel Brigade of Gurkhas (Col BG) Colonel James Robinson CBE last participation in the BG Golf championship as he retires from the job very soon. Col BG leaves behind a great legacy which he initiated in 2015 and has since been contested annually by the best Gurkha golfers.

Overall Unit Champion:

• Champion team of the Year 2019 – Gurkha Company Sittang
• 1st Runners up – Queen’s Gurkha Signals
• 2nd Runners up – 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles

Individual Top 5 of the Brigade of Gurkhas:

• 1st – Captain Mahendra Phagami (RGR) – Gurkha Company Sittang
• 2nd – Sergeant Gajendra Gurung (QGE) – Gurkha Wing Mandalay
• 3rd – Captain Dipakraj Ghale (RGR) – Gurkha Company Sittang
• 4th – Captain Bhakta Sherchan (RGR)– Gurkha Company Catterick
• 5th – Staff Sergeant Saroj Rai (QGS) – Queen’s Gurkha Signals

Novelty Prizes:

• Nearest to the Pin – Staff Sergeant Saroj Rai – Queen’s Gurkha Signals
• 2nd Approach – Sergeant Gajendra Gurung – Gurkha Wing Mandalay
• Longest drive – Corporal Chandra Rai – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles

Dear all Gurkha Brigade Association friends, please find below the link to all online version of Parbate.

This is June/July’s edition and it covers some events including:

• Prime Minister of Nepal visits the Brigade of Gurkhas
• Ladies Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
• Pass off the Square for Recruit Intake 19
• 249 Gurkha Gurkha Signal Squadron Reformation
• Survival Nepali Language Course

The Brigade of Gurkhas Media Team.

The Brigade of Gurkhas again excelled at the Army Operational Shooting Competition (AOSC) 2019 known as the Bisley Shooting Competition. This is the biggest shooting competition in the British Army, held annually at the Bisley Camp in Pirbright, Surrey.

Shooting teams take part not only from across the British Army but also a number of International Military Teams participate. This year’s AOSC was held on Thursday 20th June 2018 and Brigade of Gurkhas performed extremely well in the competition. 

The Queen’s Medal winner

The best shot prize is the Queen’s Medal which was won by Corporal Subash Rai 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) who was carried on a chair in the traditional manner by senior officers including Colonel Brigade of Gurkhas.

Regular Army Queen Medal Competition and Unit Service Weapons Team Championship.
Individual Prizes.

• The winner of the Cheylesmore Cup – Private (Pte) Upendra Gurung, 10 Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (QOGLR)
• The winner of the Roupell Cup – Corporal (Cpl) Dhan Ghale, 1 RGR
• The winner of the Henry Whitehead Cup and the Association Cup – Cpl Kumar Gurung, Queen’s Gurkha Engineers (QGE), 36 Engineer Regiment
• The winner of the Roberts Cup – Lance Corporal (LCpl) Amrit Gurung, 2 RGR 
• The winner of the Far East LF Cup – Rifleman (Rfn) Ashish Gurung, 1 RGR
• The winner of the Western Command Cup – LCpl Resham Pun, Queen’s Gurkha Signal (QG Signals), 30 Signal Regiment
• The winner of the Malta Cup – Rfn Yugal Gurung, 2 RGR 
• The winner of the Graham Trophy, a large presentation Khukri and the Worcestershire Cup – LCpl Sagar Somare
• The winner of the Graham Trophy, The Bullock Trophy and Large presentation Khukri – Cpl Subash Rai
• The winner of the Young soldier Challenge Cup – Rfn Milan Buduja Pun, 1 RGR 
• The winner of the Manchester Regiment Cup – LCpl Sagar Somare, 1 RGR 
• The winner of the ARA Bronze Jewel – Cpl Dhan Ghale, 1 RGR 
• The winner of the ARA Silver Jewel – Rfn Nishal Thapa, 1 RGR 
• The winner of the ARA Gold Jewel – Cpl Subash Rai, 2 RGR

Team Prizes

• The winners of the KRRC Cup, the Coronation Cup, The RASC Cup, The Eastern Comd Cup and the Malta Challenge Cup – 1 RGR 
• The winners of the Royal Irish Cup, The Britannia Trophy and the Parachute Regiment Cup – 2 RGR
• The winners of the 6th QEO Gurkha Rifles Trophy – 10 QOGLR
• Overall Unit Champions 2019: The Winner of the Dunlop Trophy – 1 RGR

Top 100

57 shooters out of 100 were Gurkhas who will all receive an Army 100 badge – a significant number.