On 28 May 2026 the UK United Nations Association hosted a hustings event for four of the declared candidates for the post of UN Secretary-General, to take office on 1 January 2027: Michelle Bachelet, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EVENT

 A Conversation with Thant Myint-U CLICK TO LISTEN   Thant Myint-U is a historian, writer and grandson of former United Nations Secretary-General U Thant. He is the author of a forthcoming biography of his grandfather.

Surrey region members held their spring lunch and AGM at the Angel Inn, Thames Ditton, on 26 th March, attended by 20 members. The agenda proceeded smoothly. Gratitude was expressed to Annie Kean who had stepped down from her role as social secretary and a volunteer was sought to take on this responsibility in the future. Information was provided about the planned summer outing which would be to Strawberry Hill House on 2nd July.       Further information will be provided on this outing nearer the time. After lunch, members listened to a very interesting presentation from David Wardrop, Chair of UNA-Westminster about his research with others on the plane crash that killed Dag Hammarskjold, the then UN Secretary General. Joanna Tempowski. Surrey Member Support.    

All members welcome to join Bafuncs Cam Region Visit to Historic. Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday. 17th June 2026 Meet up with friends and immerse yourself in the medieval glory of this historic market town. We’ll gather in the Cathedral Pilgrims Kitchen which is open from 10 am for coffee, then at 11 am proceed to the spectacular Abbey Gardens to amble through the ruins. The Abbey Gate and the Norman Tower are the two remaining buildings which give an idea of the magnificence of the Abbey of St Edmund, with  St Edmundsbury Cathedral next door to explore.  Charles and Katie Robson, who live nearby, have kindly agreed to act as guides to share their local knowledge with us.   We will then return to Pilgrims Kitchen for lunch at 1.00 pm where no prebooking is required.  Please contact Nicky Rodgers at rodgers.nichola@gmail.com if you would like to join us. Nicky Cam Regional Representative   For directions.  Click here Parking. The Ram Meadow Car park is the recommended long stay car park closest to where the Abbey grounds are located. Parking on Angel Hill is limited to 2 hours, with a 3 hour limit for blue badge holders.  Click here to learn more. On arrival proceed to Angel Hill where you will find Pilgrims Kitchen located behind the Cathedral. For more information about the history of the Abbey Ruins click here  . If you would like to enjoy a longer stay, there are plenty of attractions on offer. The town, considered the Foodie Capital of Suffolk with its award-winning restaurants, is also home to the beautiful Regency Theatre Royal offering fabulous entertainment. For more tourist information click here