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The Britain Nepal
Society was founded on 1960 to promote friendship between
the peoples of the UK and Nepal. We especially wish to foster
friendship between UK citizens with a particular interest
in Nepal and Nepalese citizens resident - whether permanently
or temporarily - in this country. A much valued feature of
the Society is the ease and conviviality with which members
of every background and all ages mingle together.
Members drawn from all walks of life including
mountaineers, travelers, teachers, returned volunteers, aid
workers, doctors, business people, members of the Diplomatic
Service and serving and retired officers of the Brigade of
Gurkhas. The bond they all share is an abiding interest in,
and affection for Nepal and the Nepalese people. Membership
is open to those of all ages over 18 and a particular welcome
goes to new members under 35.
Ordinary members pay an annual subscription
of £15 and joint husband and wife members pay £25.
Life membership is a single payment of £300, and join
life membership is a payment of £500. Corporate business
members pay £50 and charities pay £25 per annum.
Concessionary rates are available at both ends of the age
range.
We keep in close touch with the Nepal-Britain
Society in Kathmandu, and their members are always welcome
to attend the Britain-Nepal Society's functions. However,
we do not have reciprocal membership. |
Members of
the Yeti Association, which provides equally for Nepalese residents
or those staying in the UK, are also welcome to attend the Britain-Nepal
Society's functions, and can become full members in the usual
way. The Yeti is a flourishing organisation and they publish
their own attractive Journal. Throughout
the year the Britain-Nepal Society holds a programme of evening
lectures which are currently held at the Medical Society of
London, 11 Chandos Street, London, W1G 9EB. [view
map] Members are encouraged to meet each other over a
drink beforehand, and indeed, some of the lectures are followed
by a curry supper.
The Society also holds an Annual Nepali Supper,
usually in February, and a Summer Outing, which is often shared
with the Yeti Association. In the autumn, we hold our AGM,
which is followed by a curry supper and normally takes place
at the Embassy of Nepal. The Society also holds receptions
and hospitality for senior Nepalese visitors.
Apart from the Summer Outing, events normally
take place in London.
The Committee is actively seeking suggestions
from members for ways of expanding and developing the programme.
If you are interested in joining the society
in joining the society, please contact contact our Honorary
Membership Secretary, Mrs Pat Mellor. Click here
to view contact details, or here
contact directly by email. |
