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BGVA Short Introduction

Nuneaton is a home for more than 2000 Nepalese (Gurkhas soldiers, their families and some other Nepalese) for the last 20 years. Currently more and more Nepalese have migrated to settle in Nuneaton from elsewhere every year.  The majority of Nepalese in Nuneaton has served as the British Gurkha Soldiers and they are now seen as having one of the great communities in the borough and have integrated well with all other communities.

In 2009, some of the Gurkha members felt a need for the Ex Gurkha Soldiers Association and formed their association as “British Gurkha Veterans Association (BGVA) UK” with the simple aim which is simply to provide the basic welfare support to the Ex Gurkha members and their families as well as all associated members from the UK.

Mr Om Gurung MBE who owns a restaurant in Nuneaton was the founder of the association. The association now has approx 220 active members.

BGVA Upcoming and Past Activities

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day at the Gurkha Monument

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day at the Gurkha Monument

A heartfelt thank you to all the Officer Sahebs, distinguished guests, members, and families who joined us to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day ...
Proud Moment: Maj (Retd) Siri P Gurung & Mamta Subba Win Warwick ChangeMaker Award

Patron Maj (Retd) Shri P. Gurung and Community Liaison Officer Mamta Dewan Subba Win Warwick ChangeMaker Award

We are incredibly proud to share that our Patron, Maj (Retd) Siri P Gurung Saheb, and Community Liaison Officer, Mamta Subba bahini, have been honoured ...
10th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Gurkha Monument

A Decade of Honour: 10th Anniversary of the Gurkha Monument

10th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Gurkha MonumentWe would like to inform you that, as in previous years, we are planning to celebrate the ...

BGVA Committee Members

Articles by BGVA Members

Captain (Retd) Bakhat Bahadur Gurung

My life here in the British Gurkha Veterans Association (BGVA) Nuneaton

Why was BGVA formed? I am retired Captain Bakhat Bahadur Gurung, who arrived and permanently settled in Nuneaton in August ...