In September 2024, personnel from 246 Gurkha signal Squadron currently deployed to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) completed a gruelling 18kg loaded march. The march covered a distance of 54km from the Joint Warrant Officers and Senior Ranks Mess, at the Mount Pleasant Complex to the Liberation Memorial in Stanley. The event was led by Signaller Anupam with support from Sergeant Yuwaraj and Signaller Sandip. The charity loaded march was organised to raise funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Falklands Conservation.

Requiring both mental and physical robustness, the event is renowned for its arduous terrain and unpredictable weather, the participants carried 18kgs of weight and fight through the adverse conditions of the Falkland Islands. The march was completed in an impressive time of 8hrs and 26mins, a true testament to both the physical and mental preparation of all the participants involved. With sincere effort as such, the positive result was even better than expected, funds reached a total of £1430.

The event was the result of three months of rigorous planning and preparation where the team followed a strict training regime, gradually building the endurance needed to complete such a demanding challenge. Along with training, organising the event required extensive co-ordination with various departments to ensure the safety of all participants. Despite tough weather conditions, the event proceeded smoothly with meticulous planning and liaison efforts from the entire organising team. The event was as successful as the support from the service personnel from different military backgrounds and the Falklands Nepalese Community.

The funds raised will be donated to the Gurkha Welfare Trust to help provide support to Gurkha veterans and the Falklands Conservation, an organisation dedicated to protecting the unique biodiversity of the Falklands Islands.

The event, led by Signaller Anupam with support from Sergeant Yuwaraj and Signaller Sandip, was organised to raise funds for both the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Falklands Conservation, which is dedicated to protecting the unique biodiversity of the Falkland Islands.