Aldershot, UK – Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community (GRNC) held its quarterly meeting on Saturday, 1 November 2026, at the GRNC office under the chairmanship of President Lila Seling Mabo.

On behalf of the organisation, President Mabo expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all Trustees, Advisors, Executive Committee members, and volunteers for their unwavering hard work, dedication, and contributions toward GRNC’s recent successful events.

Key Highlights & Announcements
GRNC was awarded a major £500,000 grant over four years by The National Lottery. President Mabo extended special thanks to Former President Man Gurung, Senior Vice President Uttar Gurung, and Vice President Dr. Bishal Gurung for taking the initial initiative that secured funding from the National Lottery for a second time.

She also expressed gratitude to Capt (Retd) Gary Ghale for his instrumental role in registering GRNC as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Community Partnerships & Supporters: Sincere thanks were extended to key supporters and partners, including Rushmoor Borough Council, Farnborough Airport, Farnborough Football Club, Rotary Club of Farnborough and Aldershot, Friends of GRNC, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Farnham, Steve Gotting, Sovereign Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, as well as all individual donors who supported recent relief efforts for flood victims in Nepal.

GRNC Member Achievements: President Mabo congratulated distinguished members on their recent appointments and achievements:

• Jib Belwase – Elected Deputy Mayor of Rushmoor Borough Council (RBC)
• Goma Rana – Elected President of Global Fedration of Nepali Literatures (GFNL) West Branch
• Hitkaji Gurung – Elected President of Nepali Janasamparka Samiti UK
• Dr. Dut Pun – Honoured at Nepali Mela 2026
• Sushila Thapa – Promoted to Senior Project Manager of GRNC
• Sanjay Rai – Promoted to Project Manager of GRNC
• Sarina Ghale – Winner of the British Championship 2026 in Martial Arts

Election Commission Appointments: Capt Rajendraman Gurung was appointed Election Commission Chief, and Pramila Labung Rai accepted the role of Election Commission Secretary for the upcoming organizational proceedings.

In closing, President Lila Seling Mabo reiterated her warm appreciation to all members, volunteers, and supporters for their continued commitment to GRNC, extending a cordial invitation to everyone to attend the upcoming Remembrance Day event on Saturday, 7 November 2026.