It was Monday, June 8th, and immediately after the Bournemouth Conference. The weather was unchanged, dull and with rain not far away and I was pleased to board the plane for Finland; hopefully the long days at this time of year would give better weather. My hopes were soon realised and Helsinki looked bright and clear under the afternoon sun, the white Cathedral dominating the harbour skyline. The market by the South Harbour was crowded with shoppers and others just enjoying a stroll by the sea.