Personnel from across the Brigade of Gurkhas, gathered on the 25 June 2025, for the annual update and briefing day. It was opened by Colonel David Robinson (Colonel Brigade of Gurkhas) who updated all present on current issues and plan for 2025.
This was followed by Major General Gerald Strickland DSO MBE (Colonel Commandant Brigade of Gurkhas), who praised the brigade for another highly successful year, not only in competitions, but in supporting the British Army on major Exercises and Operations around the world. He stressed that the Gurkhas must continue to remain the very best professional soldiers within the British Army.
The day continued with briefings from:
- Chairman of the Gurkha Brigade Association
- Director of The Gurkha Museum Trust
- Commander British Gurkhas Nepal
- Chief of Staff Gurkha The Gurkha Welfare Trust
- Regimental headquarters Royal Artillery (The King’s Gurkha Artillery)
- Director of Communications Brigade of Gurkhas
- Officer Commanding British Gurkhas Pokhara
- Officer Commanding Gurkha Company Catterick
- Guest speaker – Adrian Hayes
- Closing address – Colonel Commandant Brigade of Gurkhas
