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
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The Olympic Parc
London is in fact breathing only one thing this year: the Olympic Games. Of course it is one of the most appealing events in the world, with a mission and vision that is very closely to the values of JCI. Brotherhood, peace, humanity,… Visiting the venues built for the Olympics can be one reason to … Continue reading
Curious to see the Olympic medals?
When we will visit London and Staines, the city will almost be fully prepared for the Olympics. Maybe you are curious to see how the medals really look like. Pay a ‘free’ visit at the British Museam and get a close view at the medals presented at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The … Continue reading
Register and program 40th JCI Staines Memorial, June 17-18, 2012
40 years ago, on June 18 1972, a plane crashed near London, known as the Staines air disaster. A tragic accident where also 9 JCI friends died, coming back from the European Conference in Edinburgh. This year the JCI Staines Foundation likes to be present with a large delegation, to honour our bond with the … Continue reading
Damien Hirst in Tate Modern
For the people who will be in London on Sunday June 17, we will propose some activities in London. The first is a visit to Tate Modern, where Damien Hirst is THE artist to discover. Exposition from April 4 to September 9. Tickets can be bought upfront through the website http://www.tate.org.uk or the day itself … Continue reading
Announcement web page
On Saturday April 28, 2012 the new and dedicated website about the Staines accident, the Foundation and the Memorial Day will be announced during the General Assembly of JCI Belgium. Remarks, ideas for improvement are always welcome. Please send them to the Staines Foundation board.
Save-the-date: Uitnodiging herdenking Staines Memorial
40 jaar geleden kwamen leden van JCI Belgium terug van het Europees Congres in Edinburgh. Na de tussenlanding gebeurde het ondenkbare: het vliegtuig stortte neer in Staines, niemand overleefde het ongeval, waaronder 7 leden en 2 partners. Internationale solidariteit verlichtte een groot verlies en de Staines Foundation werd in het leven geroepen, welke vandaag nog … Continue reading
Invitation to the 40th memorial of the Staines disaster
40 years ago members of JCI Belgium came back from the European Conference in Edinburgh. After a stopover in London the most unthinkable happened: the plain crashed close to Staines. Nobody survived the accident, including 7 members and 2 partners. The big loss was reliefed by an enormous international solidarity and the Staines Foundation was established. … Continue reading
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