"Thursday 22 November - Not Yet at Ease Reminiscence of 1st World War"

Dear all,

The subject programme took place at the restaurant at Firstsite at 7pm on Thursday 22 Nov 18, the following personalities attended.

Mr Dilip Mohora Secretary

Mr Umesh Pun MVO Advisor

Mr Om Kumar Gurung Youth Coordinator

Mr Harish Gurung

Mrs Harish Gurung

Mr Surje Bahadur Gurung

Mrs Surje Bahadur Gurung

Mrs Kamala Khatri Ladies Coordinator

Mrs Sanu Subba Deputy Ladies Coordinator

Mrs Mina Gauchan Area Rep Gurdon Road

Mr Sovit Gurung

Mrs Sovit Gurung

Mrs Tilak Thapa

Mrs Dharma Prasad Limbu

Mr Ram Prasad Gurung

Mrs Ram Prasad Gurung

Mr Ishor Sahi

Mr Tham Bahadur Pun

Mr Bhaktaram Pun

Mrs Bhaktaram Pun

Mr Karana Bahadur Rana Area Rep Gurkha Home

Mr Arjun Sunuwar Area Rep New Town

Mr Hari Malla Deputy Food Coordinator

Mr Rubin Gurung Food Coordinator

Mr Bhojkumar Shrestha Advisor

Mrs Bhojkumar Shrestha Area Rep New Town

Mr Laxman Gurung Deputy Treasurer

Mr Bhel Bahadur Birkata Area Rep St Michael

Singing group

Mr Om Kumar Gurung - played harmonium

Mr Laxman Gurung

Mr Bhel Bahadur Birkata

Mr Arjun Sunuwar

Mr Umesh Pun - beating madal

I must thank the above personalities for setting aside their work and family commitment and reminiscing the World War where our forefathers fought for the British Empire and thus we are living here today.

Mr Dilip Mohora at his usual interpreting role asked a question on behalf of Mrs Sanu Subba to Dr David Omissi about the letters written by the 200,0000 plus Gurkha soldiers who fought for the Empire not mentioned during his presentation.

Dr Omossi replied that he believed due to inability to read and write and also loyalty shown by the brave Gurkha Soldiers, the Officers haven’t had to proof read their letters that is why it was not mentioned.

I also like to take this opportunity to thank Om Kumar Gurung for deciphering Jas Bahadur Rai’s song and composed music and the song was sung by Laxman Gurung and his colleagues and music was provided by Om Kumar Gurung himself and Umesh Pun.

We must all shed some tears on our forefathers will, determination, integrity and commitment from which we are all known as fierce, loyal and dedicated individuals.

Hats off to our forefathers.

Well done.

Udai B Gurung MBE

Chair/ Trustee

CNS