I am due to retire from the police service very shortly and am looking to relocate to France soon afterwards. Prior to becoming a police officer some 27 years ago I was a `Time served` joiner with all the relevant qualifications, (City and guild, ONC In building). I have `kept my hand in` as they say in relation to my skills over the years and on my retirement would want to take to my tools again. However, I don`t want to work full time but just need to keep the grey matter ticking over. Having read a number of articles within the forums on accredited qualifications,health care cost for those in employment etc etc my quandary is, 1, Would my qualifications be recognised after so long? 2,If I only wanted to `potter` around with joinery would the cost of healthcare and insurance etc be far too great to make it worth it. Any help or thoughts on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Edited by Russethouse to make the type easier to read - hope thats OK Dexter ![:)]
