Lecture
‘You can’t do much training here; it is all bloody jungle’ with Mike Tickner
Renowned for their unwavering resilience in the face of mountainous terrain and harsh conditions, Gurkhas have became invaluable assets to their allies.
Join Lieutenant Colonel Mike Tickner, a retired Army officer who has served in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somali , on 13 June 2025, as he explores the remarkable training methods that led the Indian Army to victory in the Second World War. The Indian Army had become a world class and war winning organisation, however, this evolution had been hard won. Tough and demanding training was essential to this transformation.
The event
The lecture will take place in the refurbished library at The Gurkha Museum. Guests will be welcomed with tea and coffee upon arrival, a fascinating talk, followed by a Q&A session.
You have the option to join us for tea, coffee and lecture with Q&A plus the bhat lunch (£40), or just stay for tea, coffee and lecture with Q&A with no bhat lunch (£15). Please select your option when booking.
1030 hrs – Tea and coffee on arrival
1100 hrs – Lecture
1200 hrs – Question and answer session
1215 hrs – Two course Gurkha curry lunch with a complimentary drink
