On 5 December 2025, the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas proudly supported The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) at a special event in London: Carolling with the Band. Held at the magnificent St Peter’s, Eaton Square, the evening brought together supporters of the GWT for a festive Carol Service in aid of the charity.

Gurkha Band – GWT Carolling with the Band
Gurkha Band – GWT Carolling with the Band

Mr Al Howard (CEO GWT) welcomed all those attending and thanked them for their support. Reading were read by, Major General Gerald Strickland DSO MBE (Chair, The Gurkha Welfare Trust), Captain Shiva Kumar Rai (King’s Gurkha Orderly Officer) and James Howlett (Gurkha Welfare Trust Supporter).

The Band was conducted by Captain Sunil Gurung, (Assistant Director of Music).

Highlights from the music from the Band

Gurkha Band – GWT Carolling with the Band

Photography by Mr Mick Latter – Director of Media and Communications, Brigade of Gurkhas