Dear All,
Well the UK has been really busy since I last wrote. First of all there was the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at the beginning of the month. 4 days of celebrations viewed worldwide through TV and the Internet. I walked along the river bank the day before the Pageant to see some of the historic boats moored awaiting the big procession the next day. Amazing - 1000 boats to process down the River Thames. Then there was the Monday concert and the Tuesday service of celebration. All events included many women officers in the security details. Well done ladies.
Now we await the Olympics and London is already buzzing. The huge rings are on display at Heathrow as well as Tower Bridge so every visitor knows whats about to happen. Every where you go in London are free events as part of the Festival of London. Wimbledon tennis is running for the next 2 weeks. Amazing sport, but lots of cultural events too.
Members - have you received your election packs yet? If not please contact Cande Ackler straight away. th instructions are simple, but must be followed otherwise the vote is invalid. If you are unclear, please email me on jaeger_julia@hotmail.com ASAP.
On a sad note I'm sure you will all join me to send commiseration to the families, colleagues and friends of French Gendarmes AliciaChamplon & Audrey Bertaut who were both shot dead by a burglary suspect on the night of Sunday 17th June . Alicia also leaves 2 children. Both women were doing their duty and will be awarded the Legion d'Honneur and Military medal for their sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and colleagues.
Don't forget you still have time to apply for conference and we'ed love to see you there. Don't worry if its your first time. It certainly won't be the last! Full details in the magazine that's just been sent out.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Best Regards
Julia
