PK Reunions in UK, May 2026
PK Reunion UK
Linlithgow, Scotland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION *
[This section will be updated promptly, as plans progress. Please check here to get the latest updates.]
Last message from Host Alan Duncan:
"We have a fairly large house and could handle 15-20 for buffet style lunch especially if the weather is good (not guaranteed!). Linlithgow is very well connected sitting between Edinburgh and Glasgow and we are a stone’s throw from the railway station. One thought is we could start with soup lunch and then go for a walk around the Loch- very scenic. [Or people can just sit and visit.]
If numbers get beyond our house capacity, St. John’s Church have various meeting rooms we could hire.
Then back for more social and then across to our local Indian Restaurant (Delhi’s Winter) for food in the early evening. It’s a two-minute walk away.
Then easy for many people to get home the same evening.
For those who want to make a weekend of it,
there is hostel accommodation managed by the local independent church here in Linlithgow (https://www.linlithgowhostel.org/)
If people want to book hostel rooms, they should do so soon.
PK Reunion UK
Farnham, Surrey, southwest of London
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION *
[This section will be updated promptly as plans progress. Please check here to get the latest updates.]
Malcolm phoned Karen and suggested:
The main Pakistani Khana be at lunch time! They can seat 90 people in the church and buffet style if more come.
10:30 Morning Tea/Coffee
1:30 Curry Khana
Short Programme after lunch
4:00 Afternoon Tea/walk
Light Supper for those staying for the evening
Pakistan photos to be put in loop for screening. Suggest participants send 5-10 each in advance to Malcolm to shown throughout the day.
Those Interested in coming to Farnham can send emails to Malcolm & Sam Murray, Bruce Watson, Roy Brockman, and Tamsin Rennie. Emails are available but are not provided in public website.
Accommodation is limited in Farnham - maybe due to a large wedding at the castle.
- Church Location - The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT
- Parking: No on-site parking, but ample pay-and-display parking is available a 3-minute walk in Central Car Park.
- Staying overnight - Check out Farnham and Woking Hotels.
- Farnham Train Station - 10-minute walk to church
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate?
What are the expenses?
What are the expenses?
We invite those in our tribe who worked in or grew up in Pakistan as "expats" and called Pakistan "home" for part of their life. Specifically, this includes expats in Pakistan who worked in missions, at MCS, MCS students and alumnae. If this describes you, we welcome you and your family.
If I have other questions, whom do I contact?
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We invite those in our tribe who worked in or grew up in Pakistan as "expats" and called Pakistan "home" for part of their life. Specifically, this includes expats in Pakistan who worked in missions, at MCS, MCS students and alumnae. If this describes you, we welcome you and your family.
If I have other questions, whom do I contact?
Please do ask if you have questions! We can respond to you and provide the same information here to help others. We will keep this Reunions UK 2026 webpage updated so this is the best place to check back and get updates and details as the plans progress.
Contact Susie Pietsch:
Email: pietschsusie@ gmail.com
WhatsApp: 1-310-991-1756
What are the expenses?
What are the expenses?
What are the expenses?
There is no required Reunion Fee to attend. We want the Reunion to be affordable and easy to attend.
We can keep the costs low if participants bring their own lunch (or bring food-to-share for a buffet style lunch) and if we share in the cost of any space fee, chai, snacks, Pakistani Khana, and supplies like paper plates and name tags.
We
There is no required Reunion Fee to attend. We want the Reunion to be affordable and easy to attend.
We can keep the costs low if participants bring their own lunch (or bring food-to-share for a buffet style lunch) and if we share in the cost of any space fee, chai, snacks, Pakistani Khana, and supplies like paper plates and name tags.
We know participants are already paying for their own transportation and overnight accommodation, if needed.
If you need to stay over the night before or after the Reunion, please read the "Reunion Information" for suggestions.
Please let me know if you are able to help "sponsor" (support) a certain expense or activity to help keep the costs low for others. We would be pleased to recognize your contribution.
We will provide updates and more specifics closer to the time.
What is the schedule?
What are the expenses?
What is the schedule?
The general plan is that at each location (Linlithgow and Farnham), the "official" planned Reunion will take place from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on the Saturday of the Reunion. Participants can arrive and leave as needed between those times.
Those who are arriving the day before and staying until the day after can arrange their own informal me
The general plan is that at each location (Linlithgow and Farnham), the "official" planned Reunion will take place from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on the Saturday of the Reunion. Participants can arrive and leave as needed between those times.
Those who are arriving the day before and staying until the day after can arrange their own informal meetups with other participants on Friday and Sunday. (Depending on the interest, the organizers will help plan and announce activities on Friday and Sunday.)
Friday Informal Schedule:
Informal, spontaneous meetups of small groups of participants.
Saturday Reunion Schedule:
10:00 AM - Gather for coffee/tea and getting reacquainted,
12:30 PM - Lunch - Pakistani Khana or light lunch (BYO box, soup, buffet or 'take-away'),
2:30 PM - Walk, hike, create, play games, and visit,
5:00 PM - Tea/Chai time & sharing from the frontlines, short time of memorial,
6:00 PM - Pakistani Khana or a light dinner & Visiting
8:00-10:00 PM - Singing, Talents, Final Visiting
(Pakistani Khana will be at lunch or dinner at each location.)
Sunday Informal Schedule:
Informal, spontaneous meetups of small groups of participants for breakfast and/or church together.
How do I get there?
What are other attractions in the area?
How do I get there?
Thanks to the UK's amazing public transportation system, we are confident that those attending from the UK can find their way to each of the Reunion sites.
For those traveling from the European continent or North America, we will provide here more specific suggestions for getting from major airports and train stations to the Reunion sites
Thanks to the UK's amazing public transportation system, we are confident that those attending from the UK can find their way to each of the Reunion sites.
For those traveling from the European continent or North America, we will provide here more specific suggestions for getting from major airports and train stations to the Reunion sites.
Closer to the time, we can provide a list of attendees for those who want to contact and travel with another attendee.
How can I help?
What are other attractions in the area?
How do I get there?
Please participate and help if you can. Opportunities below and contact: pietschsusie@gmail.com
Organizing & Registrations:
Karen Hicks, Susie Pietsch
Others?
Scotland Host Committee:
Alan Duncan, Elaine Roub
Others?
England Host Committee:
Malcolm Murray, Sam Murray
Others?
Promotion:
Please share Reunion information with those you know in our net
Please participate and help if you can. Opportunities below and contact: pietschsusie@gmail.com
Organizing & Registrations:
Karen Hicks, Susie Pietsch
Others?
Scotland Host Committee:
Alan Duncan, Elaine Roub
Others?
England Host Committee:
Malcolm Murray, Sam Murray
Others?
Promotion:
Please share Reunion information with those you know in our network/tribe. Thank you!
Sponsor/Supporter:
Are you able to help sponsor/support some of the shared expenses, e.g., supplies or a portion of the food, etc? If so, we would be glad to recognize your generosity to help reduce the costs for others.
Other:
Are there ways you would like to help host or lead an icebreaker game or a creative activity?
Are you able to help with supplies and food items for meals?
If there is a time of sharing, would you be willing to share briefly?
What are other attractions in the area?
What are other attractions in the area?
What are other attractions in the area?
There are innumerable UK and local attractions besides the Reunion, if you want to make it a longer holiday or are traveling a distance to visit the UK and will stay longer before and after the PK Reunions UK.
The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
Linlithgow, Scotland
https://www.visitwestlothian.co.uk › explore › linlithgow
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There are innumerable UK and local attractions besides the Reunion, if you want to make it a longer holiday or are traveling a distance to visit the UK and will stay longer before and after the PK Reunions UK.
The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
Linlithgow, Scotland
https://www.visitwestlothian.co.uk › explore › linlithgow
Farnham, Surrey, England
Visit Farnham in Surrey | Farnham's Attractions | Farnham Events | Farnham Hotels
Theme of our Reunions in 2026 -- UK/Europe and North America
Archways are the illustrative theme. These successive archways at the Tomb of Emperor Jehangir in Lahore are beautiful! Arches and archways are a tribal choice: we’ve all seen myriads of archways in the architecture and art of Pakistan, as well as the wider cultures of Islam and Christianity. Archways are also a symbolic choice. An archway can signify the opening of new perspectives. Spiritually, an arch can represent the covenant and divine protection of Almighty God. Archways are connectors. Arches are storytellers. We see a passageway of arches, like in the above photo, converging us to a place of common ground – our shared history, heritage, and love of Pakistan. In some cultures, passing through an archway symbolizes renewal – leaving the old behind to enter and embrace the new. For you, this reunion may be about leaving the past in Pakistan and embracing your current place. Maybe it’s simply being thankful for the rich heritage we share, as you stand in the archways between your past, present, and future. Or maybe it’s about remembering, appreciating, and re-engaging with Pakistan and connecting with our 'PK/MCS Tribe' in a different or new way, so you can more fully embrace and connect your past with your present. If none of these interpretations applies to you, please simply enjoy the photo.
