DPF Briefing

Aug 2005

National Police Memorial Day

T he National Police Memorial Day service is to be held in St’ David’s Hall Cardiff, on Sunday 2nd October 2005 .

National Police Memorial Day Aim

• Remember police officers who have been killed or died on duty.
• Demonstrate to relatives friends and colleagues of fallen officers that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
• Recognise annually the dedication duty and courage displayed by police officers.

Venue Info

Situated in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, St David's Hall is the National Concert Hall and Conference Centre of Wales, which is able to seat 2000 people.

Disabled visitors: Facilities for wheelchair users include a ramp into the foyer, a lift with low-level buttons, level floors and toilet facilities. Guests who are unable to walk should be dropped off immediately outside the hall. Guide dogs are welcome.

Parking: There is no car park at St David’s Hall, but there are several NCP car parks nearby. There are a few parking spaces for those with disability stickers in Hills Street, which is off The Hayes, adjacent to St David's Centre.

For more information see the St David's Hall Website at www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/English/index.asp

The venue is easy to reach:-

By road: Visitors can leave the M4 at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards the city centre. (There is also a map available on the website) www.nationalpolicememorialday.com

By air: Cardiff airport is approximately 30 minutes drive away

By bus: The bus station is a five-minute walk away

By rail: Cardiff Central Station is five minutes walk away Cardiff Queen Street Station is also just five minute’s walk.

Register to attend and Accommodation

If you would like to attend this event, please complete the registration form online, details of accommodation are also available. If you have any questions, you can call the National Police Memorial Day Hotline on 07843 293958, or send an email to: policememorial@jcc. polfed.org