Cambridge Lido first on Day of the Queen's Hat (and some Bills)

With the promise of the last day of the current heatwave, Jane helped me find my swimming shorts, discovered falling out of the back of the chest of drawers for lack of use over the past decade. Then it was off to the Jesus Green Lido for the very first time ever, since we arrived in Milton 29 years ago. Being a strong swimmer in the past, I of course started in the fast lane with a front crawl. I made it half way down the 100 yard length before gasping for air and arms aching, I dipped under the barrier into the slow lane to continue very slowly on my back. Taking it a lot easier, I completed a slow 5 full lengths with breaks at each end, before admitting defeat. 

After getting dried, dressed and having a refreshing drink on one of the benches. I sat next to a strapping figure of a man, one who regularly worked out in the gym at Parkside. Turns out that he managed two lengths before getting out exhausted. Psychologically I felt a lot better then but, boy, my arms and legs are aching! Got back for a late lunch and catching up on work.

Much like the Tory party itself, the Queen's Speech for the opening of parliament was cut of much of its pomp and anticipated content. 

The key item of the day was The Queen's Hat - Blue with five flowers sporting gold centres, that were strongly reminiscent of the EU flag

Apart from that, some bills were announced. They were concerned mainly with Brexit, the economy and transport - see BBC explanations here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40339564. Most of the media making much of the fact that key conservative policies such as the reintroduction of fox hunting,Grammar Schools, Pensions, etc. were missing. 

List of Bills below:

Brexit

1. Repeal Bill
2. Customs Bill
3. Trade Bill
4. Immigration Bill
5. Fisheries Bill
6. Agriculture Bill
7. Nuclear Safeguards Bill
8. International Sanctions Bill

Economy

1. Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
2. Space Industry Bill
3. High Speed 2 Phase 2A Bill
4. Smart Meter Bill
5. National Insurance Contributions Bill
6. Travel Protection Bill
7. Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill
8. Civil Liability Bill
9. Courts Bill
10. Financial Guidance and Claims Bill
11. Data Protection Bill
12. Draft Patient Protection Bill

Defence

• Armed Forces Bill

Housing

• Draft Tenants' Fees Bill
• Good Mortgages Bill