Diary Dates
BACSA Newsletter readers, family and friends may be interested in the following events:
| Date / Time | Event | Place |
On now (until Sunday 1 Feb 2026)  | ‘The Indian Army Camps at Hampton Court Palace’ This exhibition of objects, photographs, film and personal stories covers the ‘fascinating but forgotten’ story of the soldiers from the Indian Army who were invited to join the coronation celebrations of Edward VII (1902), George V (1911) and George VI (1937), as well as the WW1 peace parades in 1919. | Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU. Click here for further details. |
On now (until Monday 13 Apr 2026)   | ‘Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies’ An exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Burma Campaign, and the role played by the Indian, British, African and Asian forces in defeating the Imperial Japanese Army. | National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT Click here for details of the exhibition and the accompanying series of public events. |
Friday 5 Dec 2025, 6:30pm-7:30pm   | Yuletide Concert An evening of ‘carols, readings and musical performances from the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas’ organised by the Gurkha Welfare Trust. Proceeds will go towards the support of Gurkha veterans, their families and communities in Nepal. | St Peter’s Church, 119 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AL. Click here for further details. |
Tuesday 16 Dec 2025, 18:30-20:00  | ‘The Santal Rebellion’ A BIHT lecture by Peter Stanley (online) | Zoom Lecture Click here for further details, including registration. |
Thursday 26 Mar 2026  | BACSA Annual General Meeting (Members only) | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London SE1 8UJ. Further details (including registration instructions) will be published nearer the date. |
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