New Staines award winner

On September 22, during the Belgian national convention, Annelies Quaegebeur received the Staines Award. After years of full dedication and JCI commitment on an international level, combining hard work and true friendships, it is an honour to welcome Annelies within the select group of Staines Award winners. Thanks also to JCI London.

BBC television report upon the Staines disaster

Staines air crash remembered 40 years on Memorial services have been held to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Staines air crash in which 118 people died. Alice Bhandhukravi spoke to retired nurse Frances Castledine, Joyce Humphry, the sister of one of the stewards who was onboard, and former steward Tom Abrams. During the … Continue reading »

Message of JCI World President Bertolt Daems

Dear all During the last couple of weeks, JCI members from all over the world got together at 4 Area Conferences. It’s what we do every year; meeting each other at the conference of our Area. Having our General assembly, visiting trainings, but above all meeting our friends from other countries. And make new friends. … Continue reading »

Memorial programme

PRACTICAL INFORMATION JCI Staines Memorial – London – June 17-18, 2012. This is the programme for the participants at the 40th Staines Memorial Sunday June 17 Free to visit London from your arrival time till 5pm: Very close to meeting point : Damien Hirst exposition in Tate Modern Design museum Tower Bridge walkway (fantastic view … Continue reading »

Participants and JCI London

JCI London confirmed there will be an official ceremony and reception on Sunday late afternoon/evening. The location will be chosen in Butler’s Wharf, close to the Tower Bridge. All details will be mentioned in the final schedule. Additional names have been added to the Belgian list of partcipants: Dominiek Callewier Olivier De Block Stephan Rogge … Continue reading »

Staines during the EC 2012

The international JCI community will honour the Staines victims during the European Conference in Braunschweig. Secretary General Edson Kodama will plan a special moment during the General Assembly to remember what happened 40 years ago, when JCI friends came back from the EC in Edinburgh. After the accident the international solidarity was enormous. JCI Belgium, … Continue reading »

Participants up to this point

Please find the names of the persons who indicated to be present during the 40th Staines Memorial: Dominiek Callewier Olivier De Block Stephan Rogge Kris Sierens Marc Melen Koen Vanlommel Dimitri Baeten Steven Vandeput Theo De Beir Dimitri Verhoye Peter Tacq Miriam Roemers Jef Hendrickx Gerrit Lovinck Paul Van Bavel Isabelle Degryse (6 pers.) Tom … Continue reading »

Outside art. Another way to discover London.

Did you know… You can buy art outside every Sunday at the Bayswater Road Artist’s Gallery – the art is displayed on the park railings. Spend your time outside appreciating London’s street art. You’ll discover historical statues, contemporary sculpture, murals, installations and more. And of course it’s free for you to enjoy! Make London your … Continue reading »

Transport to London

It seems that British Airways remains on talking between the different units, which means that up to now we still don’t have their proposal. That’s a pity, but we can’t wait. Therefore we suggest that everyone looks for their transport. You can take the plane to London or you can take the train. There are … Continue reading »