Peak Performers-Mountaineering Exploration within the Brigade and Beyond
30th September 2021 at 6pm
Tickets-£50.00
​Venue-The Gurkha Museum

The Brigade of Gurkhas has a long tradition of mountaineering excellence, join us for an evening of lectures and hear the stories and first hand accounts from experts who have summited some of the world’s most formidable peaks.
Speakers include record breaking adventurer and former Gurkha Officer Adrian Hayes, Brigade Mountaineering expert Col Mike Kefford OBE and 2017 Everest Expedition Leader Lt Col Andrew Todd MBE.
Tickets are priced at £50.00 and include welcome drinks, an evening of lectures and a two-course curry dinner.

To book please visit:
​https://thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/event/peak-performers-an-evening-of-lectures-and-curry-supper/

Friday 16th September 
Online Zoom 6:30pm 
Tickets: Free, but donations are welcome
To book your place, please email the curator at curator@rgjmuseum.co.uk
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China's growth incomprehensive national strength is a defining feature of the 21st Century. China has called this century one of "strategic opportunity".  In many fields China has high ambitions for natural greatness and regional, if not global, pre-eminence. China's expanding influence has led to it being viewed as a competitor, rival and even a threat. The trade war with the US is only one dimension. The talk explores the defence and security dimensions of China's rise. Is the UK affected? Should the UK be concerned? Is there anything the UK can do about it? 

Rupert Hollins is a retired Royal Navy Officer who served for six years in Beijing, from 2012-18, as the Defense, Naval and Air Attaché. He speaks Mandarin and has travelled 32 out of China's 33 administrative divisions. During a 32-year career he served at sea and ashore, in the UK and deployed on operations, and in a variety of logistics, staff, legal and defense engagement appointments. As a barrister he practiced criminal, employment and international law within the Armed Forces.  

This talk is free but donations to upkeep the museum would be greatly appreciated, you can donate here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1008453&stop_mobi=yes&fbclid=IwAR3FvNZjj2DPv6C1utQu5myeFXheU8Iohkp9GM-gNw94yA6WkTtL3ekXopI 

School visits are starting again at Winchester's Military Quarter this September. Bookings are now open for our engaging, interactive, educational and fun sessions exploring World War 1 and Remembrance, World War 2, Local History, Florence Nightingale, STEM subjects (Forces with the Forces; Victorious Victuals - Nutrition; Hide & Seek - Magnets and Mirrors) and Art Award Discover Award.

Compliment your in-school curriculum with a trip to the museums. All of our sessions are taught by our experienced museum staff and involve handling real objects, trying on uniform and immersing yourself in history. 

To find out more visit our Education Pages or email our Education Co-ordinator now education@winchestersmilitaryquarter.org