Defence Sikh Network UK

Fantastic to spend the day in Aldershot with @DefenceSikhNW at their 5th annual Holla Mohalla celebration last week. The day involved traditional games, a shooting competition & throwing of 'rang' (colour) to mark victory. Thank you to the organisers for an inspiring day.

To celebrate today, here are some of our fabulous network members (left), and Committee members (pictured right) alongside our Sikh Chaplain🙌🏼 The DSN is proud to be pushing for greater inclusivity across MOD. Honoured. Inspired. Motivated. 🚀 #InternationalWomensDay #defence

Today, we honor the sacrifices of those who have served with bravery and resilience. The Ode of Remembrance reminds us of their unwavering courage and the legacy they leave behind. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. #ArmisticeDay

“It’s vital that we continue to maintain and build cohesion across all 4 of our services, the DSN adheres to the One Defence Mindset. I look forward to working with the Army, RAF and Navy Leads over the next 2 years.” - R Singha.

As per the 2 year mandate, the DSN Committee has undergone some changes. Mr P. Bhullar has stepped down as Civil Service Lead, passing the role to Miss R. Singha. We’d like to thank P. Bhullar for all the positive changes under his tenure.

Rifleman P Singh was recently awarded the Best Young Rifleman’s Award by Mr Brian Ahren, the Master of the Furniture Makers Company. Well done on your hard work, amazing achievement!

Ruhi (DSN Comms Lead) and Kiran (DSN member) were invited to attend the launch night event of this years UK Asian Film Festival 🎬

DSN Akhand Paath 2024

The DSN were privileged to have been invited by @RishiSunak to No10 Downing Street as part of ongoing #Vaisakhi celebrations

Hear what #Vaisakhi means to some of our DSN members

Defence Sikh Champion AVM Munro would like to wish everyone celebrating this weekend, a Happy #Vaisakhi 🙏🏽

🗣️ “So, I put it [cap badge] on my turban and not only am I representing my country, my religion, but I’m also representing my regiment.” Sikh soldiers have been mixing history and tradition when wearing a turban in the @BritishArmy Find out more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wIxq0

Sikh soldiers are mixing history and tradition when they’re wearing a turban in the @BritishArmy The turban, which has been worn for over 500 years, signifies equality and community within the religion Read more 👇 forces.net/technology/uni…

The day involved traditional games including tug of war, quoits and finished the festival with ‘rang’, the throwing of coloured powder to mark victory. Congratulations to LCpl Hari Singh on winning the very first DSN Holla Mohalla Shooting competition!

The DSN is proud to have delivered the inaugural Holla Mahalla (Sikh Military Festival) shooting competition at Ash Ranges.

This weekend, members of the DSN, Major Virdee and Corporal Rasvinder supported a Holla Mohalla event at Gravesend Gurdwara Sahib

Spr J Singh served in the 71 Engineers Regiment and was deployed in Cyprus for 6 months, as part of the British Army's contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The DSN extends its heartfelt congratulations to Spr J Singh on this outstanding achievement 👏🏽

Sapper (Spr) J Singh has been awarded the OP TOSCA, Cyprus Operational medal by Col Benedit Ramsay, the Chief of Staff of the British Army, at UN Cyprus.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to our DSN members and allies. Here are some of our members: you inspire us!

Cpl Lally is a very active member of the Defence Sikh Network, and we're delighted that he has been given an award for his commitment and Himmat (a Punjabi word meaning courage). The prestigious Bhai Himmat Singh award was presented by AVM Ranald Munro. @DefenceSikhNW