Archive for 22nd November 2021

On November 18th, 2021, having been postponed twice due to Covid, the inaugural Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation Annual Lecture took place at Queens University, Belfast. The speaker was former Chief Constable Sir George Hamilton QPM who had served in the RUC, PSNI and GB constabularies.

Sir George’s lecture was entitled ‘Remembering, Respecting, Learning and Progressing’ – a personal and professional analysis of the transition from Royal Ulster Constabulary GC to Police Service of Northern Ireland.

RUC GC Foundation Chairman Stephen White OBE said: “This lecture demonstrates the Foundation’s desire to contribute

Click here to view the RUC GC Foundation Business Plan (21-22)

On 11th November 2021 RUCGC Foundation Chairman Stephen White OBE and Thelma Corkey BEM Chair of the RUC GC Widows Association attended the official opening ceremony at the Field of Remembrance in Westminster Abbey. For the first time a new plot to mark the sacrifices of the RUC GC is now in this poignant and prestigious location.

Despite Covid-19 restrictions the RUC GC Foundation was again able to organise an Act of Remembrance, which was held within the RUC GC Memorial Garden.

Chief Constable Simon Byrne QPM and Trustee Michael Davidson observing a minutes silence within the PSNI Memorial Garden.

Trustee Michael Davidson laying a wreath within the PSNI Memorial Garden on behalf of the Chairman and Trustees.

Attendance was limited to thirty to enable social distancing

Chief Constable Simon Byrne QPM and Trustee Michael Davidson laying a wreath within the RUC GC Memorial Garden.