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Brave Pc vows to get back on the beat after baseball bat attack KIRSTE STILL BEARS

by Jenny Grinter

brutal attack, which has left her afraid to venture

shouting orders at them. retains a sense of humour after being beaten with a baseball bat.

She estimated one in three not in a hurry to go back out of her cards had been sent by on my own, especially on strangers, from youngsters to nights." retired police officers. Kirste will spend two a On establishing radio communica- Members of the public weeks at the Police expressed support for the Convalescent Home at police, and anger that officers Goring-on-Thames in March. should be subjected to attacks. But despite the support and encouragement, the healing process will be a long and lonely one. There have been TERED: Kirste after the nightmares, and moments of One of the most important a visitor. My friends

alert while the hijacked

THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 3 800 pupils to get LLhands=on"experience of dealing with realmlife hazards

NO 'ARM DONE POOR Cheln~sfordbased Inspector John Worland has had more than his fair share of CRUCIAL NEWS FOR salutes from mickey-taking colleagues recently. Red-faced Mr Worland snapped to attention and threw his smartest salute as the Princess Royal left Chelmsford Prison after a visit THE KIDS earlier this month. But things went horribly wrong when his arm came I by Jenny ~rinterl sharply up under the chin of an elderly lady peering over his SCHOOLCHILDREN in shoulder, and knocked her the Basildon area are ovcr backwards. Fortunately about to find out first- the woman was unhurt, and the hand how to deal with Princess denarted with a real-life dangers. chuckle. Next month 800 ten and NO PORN eleven-year-olds will OFFICERS out at Walton become the first in Essex to were quick to respond to a call take part in the "Crucial from a distressed woman when Crew" scheme, which will the location was given as the Porn Brokers. Sadly it was just teach them vital messages a s~ellingmistake! about personal safety and crime prevention. COCK AND They will act out a num- BULL STORY ber of realistic scenarios what to do if the need aris- pant in the steering group, WHEN a bull escaped and involving fire, a road acci- said.--, "Crucial --~--~~ C~ew-- will ~ ~ ~ threatened to cause mayhem in dent, stranger danger, and Realism will be helo build uo coifidence Colchester, police helped to Juvenile crimes such as round up the hapless creature. enhanced by a telephone betbeen our'children and The incident inspired one of theftandcriminaldamage. exchange set uuon the the~ublicservicesata our officers to verse, but could IMAGINATIVE site, en&ling the' children time'when that confidence Acting Sgt Turnbull be a To , to call for help. But they is sorely needed." pseudonym? A 1 ""U~"",L, "b can expect to encounter scheme, which has been By the end of the two- "Tlie Bull ivcrs BIo~L'I'II~r111r1 another real-life problem, week period 800 Basildon /?uffirlg organised by Basildon vandalised phone boxes. Community Safety Group, children should have learnt Bc,couse he clicl rlot LI~~IIIIstuff'- The Rev Robert vital lessons which could, i17,q! will run for two weeks at Springett, Chairman of the A chose e~~.suetf- h~rllvrws Eileen Kligerman and Bob Bray in an exciting scene from Calamity the town's Fryerns School. one day, save a life or pre- pursued steering group, said, vent a crime. Crime Prevention "Basildon Crucial Crew The steer1 wliicli kvos r'ery Officer, Pc Ray Williams, Each youngster will receive WHAT A CALAMITY! Essex Police Musical Society's production of has generated enormous a T-shirt and Certificate when Itr rgc, who has helped pioneer the Whe17 corrlered - did enthusiasm from a large they complete the Crucial Calamity Jane thrilled a sell-out audience at Headquarters every night last scheme, said, "Instead of chcrr,qe!! number of agencies." Crew challenges. In addition standing in a classroom Echo Ror~ieoSe~jert :S hrrfli~r And the schools are so to helping to run the scenarios, And it showed how professional the society has become since its first produc- telling the kids what to do, Essex Police have helped the Not crtough to rel>c,l tlir enthusiastic that the tion - also 'Calamity Jane' - more than 25 years ago. we're going to let them live scheme with transport, cater- " Hufikr" scheme was over-sub- ing and printing. All rcrllied to the ccrll, A full report and more pictures from the action-packed show will appear in it. They will act out real scribed within days of Senior Essex Police Vets. Zoo. ES. U & 011 next month's edition of The Law. life situations in order to details being sent out. A rour~rl-uptook p1crc.e. find the answers. Officers will be among the Martin Sadler, headmas- visitors to Crucial Crew, Orte 1orr.e cow ~'ithN red "That's the way they will ter of Kingswood Junior which could soon be run in ,firce!! take notice, and remember Officer cletrliril: wtrs Pc Wrrl School and a key partici- other parts of the county. Yes. yes - his 11c111te is renl!" Deputy to beat down under TWO ESSEX officers are jetting off to be of great benefit to Essex join UN in ESSEX POLICE will be changing its wardrobe best service and correct fit. Police as a whole." this year with all regular officers and traffic war- Australia to learn how our antipodean It's believed it will take cousins tackle crime down under. But Det Insp Burman is Romania dens measuring up for the Force's new-style uni- nearly three years to com- making sure he will get to form. pletely change over to the- Detective Inspector Ray techniques during his two see some of the sights dur- DEPUTY Chief Con- The new design has Steele said the main bulk new style and it is likely the Burman, 4 1, stationed at month tour of duty. ing the visit so his spare stable Peter Simpson been tailored to give offi- of the supplies are sched- old style uniform will not be Grays and Inspector Peter "I will be studying the time will be spent in the will join a United cers of both sexes much uled for delivery in March declared obsolete until April Sheldrake, based at HQ are management structure, saddle of a racing bike Nations team in more flexibility of move- this year and it is proposed 1995. the first Essex officers to together with how major exploring the bush and Romania next month ment and to give suspects they will be issued to offi- The Force's uniform is swop jobs with their crimes involving drugs and beaches. to advise senior offi- fewer opportunities to grab cers during April and May. now bought in bulk for a Australian opposites. murder are investigated," On their return, both hold of items such as The uniforms will be group of Forces in the region Det Insp Burman said he he said. "The trip will cer- officers will present cials on human rights therefore benefiting in cost is hoping to learn about tainly be a refreshing look reports of their visit to the issues. epaulettes. given out on a personal basis Purchasing Manager, lan to ensure staff receive the from economies of scale. Australian crime-solving at Police work and should Chief Constable: The five dav, tri~X to Bucharest follows on from the work Mr Simpson did in Albania in November, when he also linked LID JO plans a head start against crime with a UN team. CLASSROOM crime-fighter Johanna Charnley will Under the auspices of "Not only did the young people learn about the working of a be addressing a very unusual 'assembly' in the spring court, but they also saw the effect crime can have on all those the Foreign Office, police - more than 100 head-teachers from all over Essex by Paul Dunt visits have been arranged involved, such as their families." keen to learn how their pupils can help beat crime. "Overall the response to the Youth Action Groups has been to several of the former Pioneering Johanna joined the Force last summer as the communist countries of Already around 15 Action Groups have been set up, or are in fantastic. Heads and Deputy Heads are so keen because not only county's first School Liaison Officer, and she will be the process of forming and pupils have taken on a whole range of are they learning about crime, but the topics covered can act as Eastern Europe. breaking more new ground with the Head Teachers cross-curricular projects. Mr Simpson will give problems ranging from insecure school lockers and stealing to Conference, planned for April 23 at Leez Priory, Great anti-litter campaigns. Speakers at the conference will include the Chief Constable, presentations on the practi- Leighs. At one school, pupils took part in a mock trial held at John Burrow, Drugs Liaison Officer, Inspector Dave Perry and cal aspects of dealing with It will be the first time all secondary heads in the county have Billericay Magistrates Court. Johanna's husband, a lawyer, acted Martin Fee, Principal Officer, curriculum and development. human rights to audiences been called together to discuss crime and Johanna hopes the con- as defence solicitor and a local magistrate also took part to make But delegates at the conference are not in for long boring including civil servants, ference will sow the seeds for Youth Crime Prevention Panels to it realistic. speeches and flickering overhead projectors. Johanna has put police and possibly the mil- be set up in many Essex Schools. together a programme geared to keeping them alert and listening itary. Since her appointment, she has been busy visiting young peo- AGGRAVATED while providing a lively platform for debate. Mr Simpson said "I'm ple county-wide and she says the response to the panels, or Youth A 14 year old pupil faced the court on mock charges relating One of the highlights will be performances by the Geese pleased that as a result of Action Groups as pupils prefer to call them, has been tremen- to an aggravated theft which had ended up with a man suffering Theatre CO, a touring group working in prisons, young offender dous. multiple injuries after being struck by a car. Another pupil played institutions and probation centres. the work we did in "What is interesting is that when you talk to the pupils about the defendant's distressed mother, while others acted as witness- Albania, I have been asked what issues they want to tackle, the answers are often very differ- es. During the day they will be presenting scenarios demonstrat- to give similar presenta- ent to what teachers perceive as the main problems." she Eventually the unfortunate pupil found himself in the cells at ing the problems of bullying, shoplifting and drug mis-use. tions in Romania." explained. Billericay Police Station! "It went really well," said Johanna. Johanna Charnley can be contacted at HQ Crime Prevention. 4 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993

The pioneering days of Betty Harcourt THANK YOU for not- ing my fathers (ex-PC 285), P J McNally's new address in the Phillipines. He will be pleased to receive The Law on a regular basis now he is so far away from Britain and his old 'beats'. He came here in 1920 Have you ever from Co. Sligo with my grandfather, a sergeant in the Garda. This was a peri- od when many close col- 3 leagues were being mur- faced a gun. dered admidst the 'trou- bles'. WITH reference to Mr A Jenning's letter in would make things worse The Police Force was the January edition of The Law. and crime would just keep very important to him and I on rising. was nightly regaled with We are told time and him for assault. ~igilantes his stories of both petty time again that if a burglar Also Mr Jennings, have criminals - and more \hould happen to get Into you ever been on the 1 think the Police should ghoulish experiences, be issued with the our property and we catch wrong .end of a gun? accrued through 25 years Betty Harcourt (centre) in her early days in the Force. them and attack them for Probably not. Well I am American-type batons so with the Essex from all over the collntry. the chance to know. I would war years, when opportunities bcing on our property we sorry but I have, and I am they can protect them- Constabulary. ~h~ second picture, of love to correspond with any of for women in fulfilling careers are liable to be orosecuted auite biu. and I would not selves as well as you, me her old colleagues and friends %. Somewhat less sensa- three wpcs shows her in really began to gain ground. for causing bodily harm, and every other civilian. be Out there and per- h'ave got off the floor to tional, and more restrained the ,,,iddie, If the ladies whether it is GBH or ABH. help. We have already got one haps learn more about her. Mary Mills were my mother's WPc either side read this please It have been both 28 Birkin Close So, as in the letter, if this army on the streets, so Betty Harcourt's reminis- person was well-built and Falklands please let's not have anoth- contact me! daunting and exciting to be in Tiptree I am sorry to say it, but I tens:;,. Retiring on marriage in the force in those earlv oost- Essex did get off the floor to help am not a coward, I am just er one thinking they are She started her career 1951, my mother looked for- thc Chief Superintendent not daft. After service in just as good. The only during the last war as a ward to motherhood - being (very brave man) an? in Northern Ireland and the thing a vigilante is is a paid WAPC. I still have the little nearly 37. When my two doing so injured the man Falklands I have decided to or un-paid thug. blue badge topped by a red brothers and myself were very with the gun, he would keep my head down. Mr K Page crown. Eventually, she young, she contracted ~nultiple probably be up on charges Neighbourhood Watch joine:: .he regular Force - sclerosis in its most debilitat- 1 also believe bringing ing form. because the gunman (if Co-ordinator and I believe she was one caught) might prosecute vigilantes onto the sweets This proved to be the deci- Harlow. of the first (if not the sive factor in my father's first) woman constables in retirement from Harlow in the Southend Borough 1963. The disease rapidly Constabulary. robbed her of coherent speech, Respects at sea understandably causing such I WHITE regarding the book I enclose two pho- an articulate women immense The Horolrglt Men. 1 have tographs, one of which distress. found it most interesting. ' shows her passing out' She died in 1980, having Every photo, every name for Don Harmer class. It is signed by those become completely paralysed - and almost every number pictured, new constables a woman we didn't really get brought back happy memo- MY BELOVED husband died on Boxing Day and ries of old comrades. I a111 76 year\ old now, havc his funeral took place on Monday, January 4. hce~iretil.cd l'or 34 years. a111 I shall never jfqrget the kindness, help and respect he 'Passing out' class - Betty Harcourt is sitting on fit and well and hope to con- received from the Essex Police Force. Since Don had A Fond Farewell the front row extreme right. tinue to draw Iny pension for retired fifteen years before,l djd not expect it. anothel- twenly year, at leat. Wendy, the welfare assistant was here within two days I SHOULD very much like to take this opportunity of It was good to know FI-cd to advise me; and on the day of the funeral, cones were thanking all of my col~eaguesand friends at Police A(@ nME FOR KID GLOVES Fccathcr and others 01' my tilnc put outside the house and church before we were up. Headquarters and throughout the Division for all their are still alive and well and it is Traftlc wardens and police were directing traffic and sev- kind wishes and lovely gifts on the occasion of my John Major said on nice to know some \till retirement at Christmas. say to them "In God's ~rcmc~nhe~-and enquire about eral came to the flineral. TV: ''We'll nail the name serve". Last Monday, January 18, Don's ashes were scattered I should also like to say a big thank you to Mr Conlan I11C'. for his delightful 'farewell' speech; and to the Police thugs, new laws are on Mr P.W. Laidlaw I often think of some of on the River Blackwater beyond the power station. The the way, we are too tol- Neighbourhood Watch them too, ilany ol' them would Police launch was waiting when we arrived along with the Photographers for recording the event for me - these are like to write to me 1 PI-o~niseto East Mersea Lifeboat, fishing boats and some of Don's momentos I can always treasure. erant of crime". Co-ordinator nnswcl- every Icrtcr. I havc just friends. My grateful thanks also go to Bob Needham for the The Government can Carters Close rcccivcd a cal-d from Jack When the service was over, out of a clear blue sunny presentation of an Essex Police plaque from the pass all the laws it wants Clacton Ladd\ which I will he answer- sky. appeared the Police helicopter. It circled three times Federation; and also to George and Jane Allen for the but if Judges and ing today. beautiful Egyptian hand-painting presented to me at my My congratulations to Terry and then hovered in a vertical pofition over our boat. Magistrates will not If funeral and ashes scattering services can ever be leaving party. A Happy Kands and my hest wishes Ibr Whilst I shall, of course,enjoy my new found freedom; enforce them there will a Io11g life and happiness to all wonderful, they certainly were. The police on botn occa- it goes without saying that I shall miss all my colleagues be no change. The sen- Birthday my old co~nradc~who arc still sions were so compassionate and respectful and I will tences passed at some alive. never forget how they helped us through two awful days. at Police Headquarters but I should like to take this oppor- 'Happy 50th The flowers sent by the officers are still in the porch of tunity of thanking you for your friendship and support courts are a joke a sick Curly Clayton (ex Sergeant) over the years and also to wish each and every one of you Birthday' for 21 27 Currong Flats, my own St Mary's Church. joke it's time the kid Braddon, Thank you all most sincerely. a very prosperous 1993. gloves came off. February to John ACT (Australian Capital Audrey Harmer With fondest regards to one and all. Judges and Johnson from all Territory) Fambridge Rd, Maldon. Brenda Byrne Magistrates are the ser- in Orders & 2601 617 Springfield Australia. (See also pages anJ 9) Chelmsford vants of the people, we Legislation. THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 5 Pant Valley farmers join forces to tackle modern day pest Keeping in touch with Pollcc have made In tdckl~ngcdi crtlne ~t 1 \ecm\ thc problcm \ttll D 000 pc~\i\t\ Yet ~t dppedr4 th1eve4 td~tl~4clre beg~n- g ning to change, a\ arc I I Farmwatch their expectations ... by Jenny Grinter Forever FARMERS in the Braintree district are joining forces to throwing target a modern-day pest which thkatens their liveli- bubbles hood - the criminal. Crooks who stole a car Following the success of in Stokesley, North Neighbourhood Watch, Yorks, made a clean get- Wethersfield beat officer away from pursuing Pc Richard Buckland has police officers by throw- teamed up with the farming community to launch ing bars of soap at their Farmwatch. police car for example. With the motto, "Farmers no longer have the cation network means farmers But another slippery "Farmwatch means keep- custonicr who grabbed a regular contact with each other can be made aware of suspi- ing in touch", the scheme that they had through going up cious characters or qctivitics in Land Rover Discovery aims to build up a commu- to auctions and tnarkets in the the area, and of iiny cri~ninals was so disgusted when he nication network between days when staffing levels werc operating. found the stolen vehicle the farmers themselves, much higher. The scheme is being co- had a broken fan belt he and between them and the "It is now a far more insular ordinated by Mr Richurd told the owner: "Havc it police. existence, and they are often Legge, Braintree branch man- back - it's knackered." not aware of current crime ager of Ernest Doe and Sons. trends. The aim of Farmwatch dgricultural suppliers. assisted Police later found the LAUNCHED The Pant Valley is to create a shared awareness by four area co-ordinators. car abandoned. Business- of the problems, rather than Each farmer rcccivcd an Farmwatch, the first the man David Hickes. from in operating in isolation. introductory pack including Braintree area, was Leeds. who had phoned Farmwatch means operating as incident report cards, suspect launched on February 23. It up the thief on his car a community." forms, and crime prevention covers the Finchingfield, Farmers are vulnerable to advice. Each also rcccivcd u phone to trace it, said: Wethersfield, Shalford, crimes such as arson attacks farmwatch sign to display "What a cheek! It's lucky Cornish Hall End, Great on barns and haystacks, thefts prominently. I hadn't fixed the fan Saling and Great Bardfield of farm vehicles and machin- belt." areas. ery, particularly of the popular HORSEWATCH four-wheel drive all-terrain In the Saffron Wuldcn sub- But speeding too is a More than 40 farms were vehicles, thefts of office equip- division police and horse own- problem and one where represented at the initital ment, as well as country ers have teamed up to launch a Police solutions can meeting back in December, crimes such as poaching, fly Horsewatch scheme. throw up some strange when the scheme was first tipping and hare coursing. Although the scheme was results, as happened near mooted. Mr Bucknell said, "There being Ibrmed before thc recent Bridgewater Somerset, Farmer Robert Bucknell has been a terrific rise in rural spate of attacks on horses in the South of England, this recently. of Onchars Farm, Great crime. Once you could leavc Saling, explained, "It's no machinery outside and build- worrying problem is being Even though officers DEPUTY Chief Constable Peter Simpson helps to get the message across at the launch of-the vehicle excise licence campaign. good saying the police ought ings unlocked with no fear of covered. warned drivcrh where a I to sort it out. Crime is a things going missing. The scheme give\ advice on speed trap was positioned AN ESSEX Police blitz on tax disc dodgers has Deputy Chief Constable community problem and "Now we're having to think security of livestock, stables. saddlery and tack, and has on the MS 1,739 snared 7,000 motorists in just two weeks. Peter Simpson and Mr everybody has to take it on." like people in an urban envi- I 1 ronment as trim: moves out aroused considerable interest motorists were still Tony Daniel from the Braintree Crime Prevention A high-profile month- a heavy commitment to its in an area with a high number caught in three months. DVLA, aimed primarily Officer Pc Geoff Butler said long campaign was campaign. The results int~~,!~,"~~~~chcommuni- of horse owners. to encourage drivers to launched on February 2, speak for themselves, they tax their vehicles. and halfway through the are tremendous. The Slim But it was stressed at period Essex officers had DVLA is delighted." the launch that a period of chance reported 7,000 vehicle Unpaid uad to rigid enforcement would owners for prosecution. Yet there is some good Before the campaign follow. Car owners could face a news out there be it a lit- was launched, it was esti- Mr Simpson said, "We maximum fine of£ 1.000. tle slim on the ground mated there were some have found that many Despite a widespread recently, which is an apt 33.000 unlicensed vehi- people who fail to get tackle major crime publicity drive, including introduction to the 18 cles on Essex roads, their vehicle taxed do so radio and newspaper THE voluntary amalgamation of Number 5, 6 and 9 seconded fro111the constitucnl amounting to £3.3 million because it is unroadwor- officers and staff of advertising, it appears Regional Crime Squads takes effect from 1 April, Forces. of unpaid road tax. thy or because they have Coleshill Police station, Essex drivers were slow forming the new South East Regional Crime Squad. With the amal&nation and During a similar cam- no insurance. " He hoped Warwicks. to respond to the warn- The Squad will comprise and encompasses 13 con- subsequent pooling of paign in 1990, some many unroadworthy vehi- resources, the South East They will all be sizing ings. 600 police and civil staff stituent Forces: £350,000 in lost revenue cles would be taken off Regional Crime Squad will, LIPto the future by etnbark- Traffic Chief Inspector members serving the new B e d f r d s h r e , was clawed back. the roads as a result of the o i through concentl-ating ing on a four-month slim Brian Ladd said, "It's region, which stretches Cambridgeshire, City of The current campaign, campaign. resources at the operational for charity. clear the Force has shown launched at Police HQ by from the Wash in the east London, Essex Hampshire, level, give greater impetus to to the Solent in the south Hertfordshire, Kent, target the perpetrators of seri- Nice - Metro~olitan. Norfolk, ous and organised crime and systems suttoik. Surrey, Sussex their ever increasing mobility. New project looks at shift and Thames Valley. The South East Regional Crime Squad will continue to But the final word this For operational purposes work in close co-operation A PROJECT has been set up to look into shift systems organisation. of the most appropriate and the South East Regional month goes to caring The project team of Sgt beneficial shift system for the with the constitutent Police for the Force, aimed at finding the most beneficial Crime Squad will be managed Forces and other bodies such officers in Dereham, system for both the shift worker and Essex Police. Mark Schofield, Sgt John Force will have been deter- in four areas, each by a Bowman and Moira Green mined. as the National Criminal Norfolk, who are send- The "Shift Systenl Project" terns, like the continental shift Detective Superintendent - will research the requirements The Force will then be in a Intelligence Service, Customs system run at Witham and the two covering the North of the ing old uniforms to is expected to last for five of shift workers, both police position to implement any and Excise and other national months and has three full-time system that ran for some time region and two covering the Bosnia to keep refugees and civilian, and examine the change. and international organisa- metnbers of staff, who would at Southend. South. tions. warm. needs of operational sub-divi- Any police or civilian staff wclco~nc comments from ,. The Force is treating the sions. There will be twenty Co-ordinator of the South It's an excellent idea, but members of the Force. ~ssueas one of importance, who would like to comment, branch office locations with a East Regional Crime Squad, one wonders how UN There has been much talk and is making a determined Results or discuss the project, are wel- Detective Chief Inspector Commander Roy Penrosc, and Peace-Keeping Forces will about the present 24-hour shift effort to resolve it. The results from existing come to contact the Shift supervising at least two opera- senior staff including two Systems project team at react when they Stumble system and alternatives cur- The project, which started systems and past trials, includ- tional teams. Each team will Assistant Co-ordinators and Hatfield Peverel Police Office upon groups of British rently available. on January I I, will give maxi- ing those in other forces, will ultimately consist of a Two Superintendents, are Over a number of years, mum consideration to the he considered. in writing, or by phoning Detective Inspector, four based at the new regional Bobbies wandering through (0245) 382469. All enquiries stations throughout the Force welfare of the shift worker, After five months it is Detective Sergeants and headquarters in central Sarajevo. will receive a reply. have tried differing shift sys- balanced with the needs of the expected that the requirements twelve Detective Constables, London. 6 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 FORCE HISTORY SPECIAL: COURAGE, F1 The n swept

WHEN the Force went on flood alert last weekend and When disaster str officers frowned over Met Office warnings of high tides and flooding, there were few people whose minds would quickly found the] not have immediately raced back forty years when the the biggest opera Manning the boats in Jaywick. sea brought tragedy to Essex. seen. Many were not even born over the Quay and running Forty years on th when disaster last struck, into the surrounding forgotten. Forty years on one officer remembers '-53 but few will have missed streets. High tide wasn't for the stories of that fateful another two hours twenty Extracts from re Saturday night of January minutes. now held in the F 31st, 1953, when nature There was only one way how the Force cc The river wall's gone would strike a cruel blow to to warn the local residents gave way. the county and leave more - by knocking on doors. than 307 people in the At Bathside, PS King Southern region of Britain continued warning people dead. until the wall broke and he. There were no such was driven out by the flood Evacuate Coryton! warnings or satellite water. IT IS nearly forty years Coryton Club. pictures in 1953 and the An attempt was made to since the Great Tide BY When our overtaxed engine first indication something contact the Police car with V WWiam Mead Tragedy hit the East failed we floated sideways wzs amiss came at 9.45pm public address equipment, towards The Fleet, a stretch of Coast of Essex and other when the Harbour Master at but it was unobtainable as truncheon in hand, Corvton sounded to alert the waster alwavs several feet deeo Harwich alerted the local Counties. Mrs Attridge was close population. My request was but now the road at its side was the crew had gone to help police that there would be On the 31st January, 1953, 1 behind him with a poker in her denied. six feet deep and still rising. with repairs at the Wireless was then sr;~tioned at hand. I repeated my The Shell Oil Company's The driver abandoned his bus an exceptionally high tide Transmitting Station at Corrineham with Constable i~istructionsand Jack replied, duty driver - he bused home and made for the Club building. that night. Great Bromley which had 355 Jack Attridge. "Right. I'll get my gum boots" late night Tanker Crews EVACUEES What would unfold over been put out of action by I had bccn about to complete returning to their base, the next few hours and days Minutes later we mounted For the first and only time in high winds. my tour of duty at 2am on volunteered to take me into our trusty pedal cycles and set my life did I, wearing full would be one of the biggest Meanwhile the area HQ Sunday, 1st February, 1953, forth across the Manorway to Coryton Village. uniform including cape and emergencies the Force has at Clacton had received when the Orsett Sub. the village of Coryton and its Jack was within days of over coat, attempt to swim ever faced. Officers and Army DUK Divisional Inspector rushed population of nearly 300 so~ls. retiring so I suggested he reports of minor flooding at towards the same building. staff would be pushed to the arable the into the Police Office, then in should remain at the Hotel, Walton and Brightlingsea. land on Den, Successfully reaching it I Giffords Cross Road, TANKER now surrounded with rising limits, using -At 11.15pm the Clacton peninsula swamped found a number of evacuees, obviously agitated and said: The Manorway being on water. communications and Superintendent set off with tides 6'6" above predicl including the security guards "The river wall has gone, high ground, was reasonably The Shell Bus driver drove equipment a world apart high water. from the site that Lummas Ltd. his Chief Inspector to get to Evacuate Coryton. Get dry and passable, but the me in his vehicle through the from the high-tech Force of were constructing for the Mobil Harwich, but they ran into Attridge out," before rushing surrounding marsh was, when water which was now seeping n.." today. DUTCH U11 LO. flood water and the Chief out and disappearing in ths car. the moon emerged, a sheet of into it. There was two or th~ Ex-Southend Constable Sam FLOOD Inspector went on alone. For the first and only time in water on both sides as far as With him blowing his horn, feet of flooding Higgins was one and we spent . , my service at Corringham, I the eye could see. me blowing my whistle and There would be acts of By this time flooding in the remainder of the Southend, but further alo pressed the alarm bell that Upon reaching the Haven flashing my torch at the exceptional courage, Jaywick had become nightlmorning there until the north bank of t rang into Jack's adjoining Hotel and a telephone, Jack windows of the various moments of fear and tears extremely serious. Due to Sergeant Gowers from house. telephoned a progress report to dwellings, we eventually Thames lay Canvey Isla~ Stanford-le-Hope managed to too. It would be something the late hour police officers Within two minutes Jack Grays Div. Hqtrs. and I reached a spot near the home Dutch engineers h get through in a Green Line none of them would ever were just about the only opened the connecting door contacted the Fire Brigade with of the manager of Cory Bros. reclaimed the la Diesel Bus, in which my cycle forget. people out and about. It fell between his house and the a view to having the sirens at Mr Freeman, opposite the hundreds of years befo and I were evacuated to Harwich Inspector Wood, on them to initiate action but now the sea walls wc Corringham. PS King and Pc Hazeldon and all officers were being stretched to the lir were probably the first recalled for duty. RESCUE to stop the swelling tid officers to see what was In the South, as the Two days later 1 was asked to taking the land back. happening. unprecedented tide swept evacuate Mrs Freeman from her At lam the Canvey Isla house where for some weeks she Though only 10.30pm, on, the position was Sergeant met his night-d1 had lain with a fractured pelvis the sea was already coming worsening with grazing and officer at a point on the S and encased in plaster from her wall where the water was 01 ankles to her neck. A normally large lady, and the one foot below the top. Hi prospect of carrying her through tide was two hours aw, the remaining four or five feet of Efforts were made to wi flood water did not appeal to me. residents but by 3am t~ By this time of course I had thirds of the Island was unl many helpers to hand, the Army water. had come in with their large In many places across 1 amphibious vehicles and county road and telephor mustering a number of assistants, were out of action while in I including the village blacksmith seriously flooded areas lig Cyril Charman, three ambulance and power had failc men and several soldiers, we set Communication was on out on our rescue mission. possible by messenge Wading to her front door, I was impeded by water, darkne most relieved to hear her say that and unseen obstructions. the house had withstood the initial surge and no way was she As daylight broke prepared to vacate. Officers take anti-looting precautions on Canvey. Sunday morning and the FOI 7 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 7 RS AND TEARS IN THE FLOODS OF 1953

suffered a severe air-raid, with situation worsening rapidly. emergency feeding and rest On finding an old couple in a bungalow they took them out the county has eve Special Branch and and waded through 2ft of water

Each day, the task of approaching. The officers evacuating marooned people rushed the couple to the car

to be drowned at Harwich. When the water subsided In all 86 1 properties were they all scrambled out with the flooded and well over 1,000 old couple carried on the backs people were rescued by boats of the Pc's. The next wave and accommodated in rest came almost up to their necks, centres. but they all managed to escape At Jaywick, a tidal wave to safety on higherground. broke through at St Osyth and There were many acts of attacked ~~~~i~kfrom the side bravery [hat night, with "me places the water was llft dealing with the floods. and real., of the flimsily- communications down, young deep and at Great Wakering six Measures had to be taken to built bungalows there were Pc Don Harmer volunteered to people, including two children, prevent the looting of intended only for summer-time try and get a message from lost their lives. unoccupied buildings and many but there were 700 full Jaywick through to Clacton by Bu~it ~aflanveyIsland abnormal loads. DUKWS and time residents and here 35 scrambling along the sea wall that suffered the greatest heavy equipment had to be to a telephone booth at ~~tli~~tragedy with 60 people, mostly escorted over roads only meant Officers entered one Holiday Camp. the old, infirm and children, for horse-traffic. drowning. As telephone V.1.P.s including the Queen, bungalow IO search for missing ATTACHE people and found a man and communications had broken Queen Mother and many wife drowned in bed still He made the perilous down, a police radio car, which members of the Cabinet also covered by the water. They Journey in darkness, a had managed to get through, had to be escorted and guarded. gale and with rough seas were lying side by side as was used at first as the sole Specials also did sterling work, Over the sea wall. He though asleep and did not means of communication with in many cases allowing regular covered most of the 400 yards began to realise the enormity of appear to have been disturbed. [he mainland, officers to be released for flood The bedding was in no way on his hands and Some of the main problems duties. the task it faced, all officers on knees. On achieving his aim, disarranged. facing the police on Sunday In a summary of his officers' flood duty were placed on a 12- he returned by the same hour duty basis. Police officers work continued method, morning included the mass response to the Great Floods of evacuation of the Island's '53, one Superiutendent from Hertfordshire were drafted the next day reports written In another instance at 12,000 inhabitants, the vast concluded: to Clacton while Metropolitan by officers at the time Clacton, one elderly lady officers assisted at Tilbury. describe gales as being so influx of vehicles containing "Everybody worked under Some parts of Harwich were "rang that experienced oars- re"ued police would morbid sightseers, and those shocking conditions for under ,2 feet of water and the men rowing against the wind leave her bunga10w she anxious to help, and the jlrolonged hours often worked until exhausted." exhaustion had to be literally made as little progress as 10 had possession of a small difficulty of getting away the absolutely soaked through and Police Station, although to 15 yards in 20 "In some cases officers who ordered off duty by lnyself attache case hidden in the rescued and the dead. Nearly suffering a flooded basement, upholstery of a large armchair. also served as a home for the every bus in southend was SAFETY It was later found to contain pressed into evacuation service, Fire Brigade for'a few As in many areas, the E1,400! :omplete with the disaster zone was sealed off Later into the incident fire SOAKED which could be rescue-d from during the emergency with engines from all the Southern In Tilbury 90 per cent the he flooded Fire Station. only members of the essential Counties pumped an estimated was up to a AIRmRAID services allowed to enter. 7 million gallons of water from feet but One Person, The Duty Inspector at the area back into the sea. an elderly lady, drowned. Oil Many organisations rallied to Clacton, on hearing of flooding At Foulness, Wallasea Island refineries were and ;upport the Police, who were in of a few inches on the and Great Wakering people produce and materials werall charge of the operation, Brooklands estate went with took to the upper floors of their were destroyed. ~ndit was agreed to treat the two Pc's in a patrol car to homes where many were But police were lrea exactly as though it had investigate and found the marooned for several days. In Only under pressure from Could it have happened all over again? MEMORIES of 1953 came flooding back last weekend over Sands near St Osyth were evacuated as they were when Essex was put on danger alert. surrounded by three feet of water. As news came through of serious flooding in Norfolk, The sea wall was breached at Well House Hill on the county prepared itself for the worst. Mersea Island, the-Hythe at Colchester was flooded, and Gale-force winds combined with high tides produced the the tide was perilously close to coming over at Harwich. greatest threat to the Essex coast for several years at But just when the county's sea defences, considerably lunchtime on February 2 1. improved since 1953, looked set to lose the battle, the tide Essex Police opened up its command room, with ACC turned and the danger passed. (Operations) Geoff Markham at the helm, and the county In the 40 years since the disaster of '53, a complex system and district councils opened their emergency planning has evolved to ensure those in low lying areas are forewarned offices. of the danger of floods. The Strood at Mersea was impassable more than 90 In the end, the near miss provided a good test for Essex minutes before high tide, and two coastal houses at Lee Police's contingency plans. C 8 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 Basildbn Police give quality service, but public wants more information - Survey Tell me more, tell me more! A FAR-REACHING experiment with an survev- -- ex~loring "Information Card" for D victims of Road Traffic ~asildbn~0lieh'S rela- areas where people c~dents.. tionshi~with the pub- expressed dissatisfaction ~h~ survey also found lit has revealed people and these are being 26.2 cent of visitors to r-~--~~~ -~ are generally satisfied looked at to see how they the-front office of ~olice with the service pro- can be improved," stations wanted more pri- vided, although they explained Inspector vacy and, although this want more informa- Warner. response would not justify tion from the Force Performance major alterations on three about how their 'cases' "All of the forms show stations, moves are being FANCY a holiday in are progressing. the public want more made to improve the situa- Sorrento, Normandy or The survey, which cov- information and advice tion. Orlando this summer and from the Police - be it "There is always the ered Basildon, Laindon facility for more privacy, want to provide a valu- and Pitsea, was carried information about pursuing able service to the com- their insurance claims especially at Basildon, out over a three month where a dedicated witness munity at the same time? period and tackled four - after a burglary or road Then put down those accident - or information room is right next to the main areas of police con- front office," said travel brochures and get in tact with the public - about the progress of their touch with the Guide Dogs 'case"' she said. Inspector Warner. A notice road accidents, burglar- for the Blind Association But lnspector Warner is being made to advertise which is in desperate need ies, enquiries at the front admits this informational this facility to the public. of sighted gi~ideson Inany offices of police stations role is not one to which A total of 734 people activities it has planned for and incidents logged onto officers readily warn. received questionnaires this year. especially on for- the police computer - "Officers often prefer over the survey period, eign holidays. IRIS. the image of being a crimi- which ran from May to Sadly. the Guide Dogs Victims nal catcher, which as been July 1992. Adventure Group has The overall response reinforced over past years Accident stopped taking bookings rate to the survey was by the performance indica- ' Other results to come for visually impaired peo- 42.75 per cent although tors applied nationally. The from the survey included ple because they are simply the response from those time spent on follow-up the fact that 4.2 per cent of not enough sighted guides surveyed at accidents calls to victims takes offi- respondents involved in a cers away from 'proactive road accident were dissat- to balance the numbers. rose to 60.16 per cent and policing"' she said. isfied with the time taken 45.54 per cent of burglary Friends "One way to remedy for officers to attend their "For the sighted guides. victims returned their this is by regular use of incident. Interestingly, 4.21 it can sometimes be tiring survey forms. quality of service surveys per cent of respondents - you are there to work, Basildon Inspector, as performance indicators, said that following the and your specially low Aline Warner, said it had and then selling the idea to accident they now have a priced holiday reflects that discovered that generally, officers who would then poor opinion of the police. - but it can be enormous Basildon residents were respond better to their The survey found that of fun. making new friends satisfied with the service changing role." people involved in inci- and trying out new activi- provided with few The use of "Victim of dents which were logged ties." said Sandra Francis expressing dissatisfac- Crime" leafleis has been on the Force's computer, of the GDBA. tion. reinforced to all officers, 8 1 .S per cent had a good If you'd like a 'holiday "There were two main and Basildon is shortly to impression of the Police. of a lifetime' contact Sandra or Tricia Trotman at Guide Dogs head office, Hillfields, Burghfield. Reading, RC7 3YG or tele- Knock=out~unch from phone (0734) 835555. THE Force extends its good wishes to the following offi- Alternatively Federation cers and civilians who are retiring. Chairman Bob Needham, who is also chairman of his Supt Paul D. Tedder, 28.02.93, HQ IT, 27 yrs 196 days. local branch of Guide Dogs Pc Anthony J. Beaumont, 28.02.93, PcrsonnellDvg Sch, 29 yrs the s~ortinaPresident 242 days. for the Blind Association, can put you in touch. Supt John D. Deal, 28.02.93, HQ Personnel, 30 yrs 245 days. BIG-HEARTED Harlow Dc Steve Lee, Dc Paul Baker Pc Terence R. Kelly, 09.03.93, SouthlWickford, 25 yrs 149 Chief Inspector, Mike and Pc Hoors will be running days. Jackson, made a guest by Paul Dunt in the London Marathon to Pc Brian E Templeman, 12.03.93, N.E./Frinton, 26 yrs 95 days. raise money for the club. Pc Peter R. Rouse, 13.03.93, S.E.ISouthend, 30 yrs. appearance on the TV with the President's Skiers Association. Chief Inspector Jackson show "This is Your Life" Pc Christopher J. Morgan, 14.03.93. Support~Traffic,30 yrs I Sporting Club, a charity the Chief lnspector Jackson also featured recently in Frank day. this month, as presenter Chief Inspector founded. said although he is seen as the Bruno's autobiography "Eye PS Rodney W. Booth, 15.03.93, CentralIHalstead, 30 yrs 58 Comrades Michael Aspel hosted a 'figurehead' for the charity, of the Tiger: ". In Frank's last days. The British heavyweight the fund-raising effort would THE weather on Monday surprise party for boxer is president of the club, chapter 'By Royal Command' Insp David Burrell, 28.03.93, Supportllnfo Room HQ, 28 yrs and media star, Frank not be possible without the the fun-loving boxer notes his 319 days. 8th February was abysmal, which was set up 12 years tremendous support given by involve,ment with the but so was the turn out for Bruno. ago, and just before Pc Lionel M. Lee. 04.04.93, S.W.1Gravs Crime Prevention, 25 Big Frank won praise on officers from the North.West President's Sporting Club. yrs 238 days. the Annual General Christmas Frank was Division over the year. He ends his book by writ- Insr, Brian C. Targrass, 09.05.93, HQ ClDIChelmsford, 31 yrs Meeting of Essex Police the show from Chief among a host of stars who Further support will be ing that when there are caring - lnspector Jackson, who I sidays. Comrades Association. gathered at Harlow Sports coming for thc charity in April people such as Chief Inspector Mr J. Woolnough, 17.01.93, HQ CID, Mtr Veh Investigator, 7 Faced with just Doug thanked him for all the Centre to bring a sparkle to when a team of Harlow offi- Jackson around it fills him yrs. Rampling from NARPO and work he has done for chil- cers, including Ds John with hope and optimism for Mr A. Weathersbee, 24.01.93, A\st Caretaker. Rayleigh, I I yrs. 500 disabled children for Parkinson, Dc Liz Boothman, a colleague from the office, dren with special needs their annual Christmas the future. Secretary Bob Needham was through his involvement bash. obliged to try again with the As well as a festive meal, AGM. the children also had the He said, "Dealing with chance to meet other celebri- accounts that handle nearly ESSEX Police extends its ties stch as The Gladiators, I 7 1500E1 LOOK f3,oOO of annual income is a sympathies to the families Trevor Brooking and Steve I No~JI \JlU I~T'RODOU? 1 serious business. of the following officers: Davis as well as' personalities YOU To YOUR 004. &+&,I "This cannot simply be lefl Ex Pc Henry Goddard, from TV's Byker Grove and to a couplc of folks to oversee. 3 1.12.92, aged 83 yrs, who Grange Hill. WC must try hardcr ncxt time." retired in 1965. Over the years, the Members are requested to Ex PS Peter Coombes, President's Sporting Club has notc that thc rcschedutcd nicet- 47.01.93, aged 58 yrs, who raised over 41 30,000 which ing will bc hcld at I1.30am on has gone to special schools Monday 8th March at Stable retired in 1977. across Essex and East Herts Lodge (Fcdcration Offices). Mrs J. Bayes, 12.01.93, and organisations such as Any cnquirics to Bob PIT Cleaner, Basildon, Riding for the Disabled and Nccdham HQ2799. serving member of staff. the Natlonal Handicapped THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 9

IT SEEMS there's still a touch of humanity about E~sexPolice despite the stresses of modern-daj A Maritime farewell for Don policing. Either that or we're all going quackers! So hen PO~ICCMC.~C told campaign of a farmyard duck whose beak and neck were caught in a piece of plastic - the carelessly discarded debris which had held a four-pack of beers - their first thought goes on was not of orange sauce. THE NUMBER of people killed on Essex roads fell by The duck had been in dis- worked together to tackle." nearly 18 per cent in 1992, but both Essex Police and "We have now agreed our tress for several days and the County Council have warned the news gives no unable to feed, it was starv- second Road Safetyplan ing to death. Initially police grounds for complacency. which sets out the areas of were asked to supply a In 92, 83 people died in County Council continue concern we will be tackling sharpshooter from Fi;earms road accidents in the coun- to work in partnership in the next two years. If the to end the creature's misery. ty, compared with 101 in there is a responsibility on reduction in the numbers of But when ACC Geoff. 1991 and 143 in 1990. all members of the public casualties continues we will meet the Government's tar- Markham was alerted to the The number of people to adhere to speed limits get of reducing the number duck's dilemma, he gave the injured in road accidents and adjust their speed order to try to save the bird. of casualties by a third by also fell from 8,444 in according to the condi- 2000." An embarrassed officer the year 1991 to 7,923 in 1992 - a tions," he added. "We know there is still a from the Diving Unit tenta- drop of more than six per tively rang Mr Markham, DECREASE lot of work to do to make cent. But serious injuries our roads safer fpr every- unsure if the message he had were up last year, from The accident figures were released at a joint press con- one," Mr Selfe added. received was a wind-up. It Audrey Harmer on board Tiger I1 scatters Don's ashes at one of his 1,088 in 1991 to 1,119 in was not. ference held by the Force YOUNG favourite spots on the lackw water 1992. The divers and firearms and the County Council. One of the major areas of officer travelled to FRIENDS, family and colleagues of Don Harmer the Police Long Service SPEEDING Both organisations are work- concern officers will be Netteswell Pond in Harlow took to sea last month to bade the former Chief and good conduct Medal. "Although I am encour- ing together closely to cut looking at this year is the equipped a rescue, Or a Inspector a final farewell at one of the spots he See also letters page 4. aged that deaths have fall- the figures still further. number of casualties aged Mike Selfe, Essex County 17 to 25. lragic ending. The highly loved most afloat on the River Blackwater. en I am concerned by the trained officers managed to - increase in serious Council's County Surveyor, Six young drivers were shoo the frightened bird out Don, who retired from Don also represented the injuries," said Chief said: "This is the third year killed last year, compared of the water to a waiting the Force in 1977 owned a Bradwell Charter Boats at Inspector Brian Ladd from running that we have seen a with I I the year before, but RSPCA officer. 33ft Aquabell fishing boat Maldon District Council HQ Traffic Management. decrease in the number of the number of seriously And the white duck, freed named "Second Chance" and other official bodies, He stressed the need for casualties, before which injured casualties went up ,. there was a steady increase from its bondage, was happi- which he used for charter but sadly he died on drivers to take responsibili- by 17 per cent from 122 in ly reinstated on the pond. ~artiesand he became Boxing Dav and his ashes in accidents and injuries." '91 to 143 last year. - ~ --...... ty for helping to reduce the Meanwhile, on their "The decrease, which Add to that the number of well-known on the river were -scattered on the brity dinner dance at numbers of accidents still return to HQ, the same offi- began in 1989, coincides slight injuries last year - for his wit and dry sense of Blackwater on January 18. the Hilton International further in 1993 and made it cers were immediately put humour. Present at the ceremony Hotel, Stansted Airp- with the publication of our 1,048 - and figures show on standby as news broke of clear the Force would be first Road Safety Plan which that on average three young Banter was the Tiger 11, which ort, is being organised keeping up its campaign to the Lufthansa hijacking. As was escorted by the Police for Saturday, February identified specific problems drivers or passengers are He was close friends stop speeding. which Essex Police and the the plane flew through launch - Alert I11 and 27th to mark the return injured in road accidents in British airspace, and they with George Pennington, "While the Police and Highways Department have Essex every day. were briefed in preparation the skipper of another fish- several other local fishing of the Tour de Force boats and vessels including team. for the -albeit unlikely- ing boat - Tiger I1 - and possibility of a landing at it is understood the banter the East Mersea lifeboat. Tour de Force is the Stansted, the serious atmo- between the two of them Don's widow, Audrey record attempt by three scattered Don's ashes onto Essex policemen to visit A new record sphere was punctuated by a on the marine radio was whispered "Quack Quack" often a source of amuse- the water from the deck of every regional ambu- from the back! ...,.-• Tiger 11, after a short lance H0 in mainland ad;fress from a priest. Britain to-raise funds for Other members of Don's MEDICS, the local fly- by the Police Write now for family and his friend, ing doctor service. - George, were also aboard. FRONTERA SHOPLIFTERS in Basildon are being offered a free Flypast Keeping strictly to the record by the Police if they a 'Harty9 meal When the service was speed limits and taking it in are caught stealing from over the police helicopter turns to drive, the policemen are planning to visit all 18 local shops. appeared out of a clear But the freebie has nothing to by Jenny Grinter ambulance HQ's, as far do with the legendary pop group blue sky, circled three afield as Southampton and times and then hovered in - although there is a sting - it THERE'S still time to enter The Edinburgh, in less than 48 will be a criminal record, cour- Healthy Choice Recipe competition with a vertical position over the hours, returning to Essex in tesy of local officers. Tiger time for the dance. the chance to win a S50 meal for 11. Over the next few weeks eye- The policemen are using catching posters will be going top Essex restaurant near you. The flypast was a fitting tribute to Don who was a computer system for the up all over the town advertising

The aim of the competi- and Pasta casserole, but we best possible route, and the~ 'Soecial-1 Offer' and making involved in the organisa- an important crime prevention tion is to come up with Vauxhall is lending a need lots more. tion of the early trials of an Frontera 4WD for the 1,500 message in a light-hearted way. healthy eating recipes, with We' 11 be printing a army helicopter for the mile round trip. In the build The 'Free Record' poster dishes which are simple selection of .the best Force. up to the event the police- campaign follows the success of and inexpensive to prepare, recipes, and Force caterers, "If funeral and ashes men, who are from ~arlow, a previous Basildon poster offer- and prove that a healthy Stansted and Saffron ing shoplifters a 'Free Ride in a Essex Food Services, will scattering services can ever Police Car', which proved so diet doesn't mean living on cook the winners' dishes be wonderful they certain- Walden police stations, have popular several re-runs were lettuce leaves. and serve them up in style ly were,n said H~~~~~,been seeking donations and produced to meet demand. :!!nso'"his from local All you have to do is at a special lunch. w~hepolice on both occa- The design and wording of 111 ,,,b. this latest poster was done by create an original healthy So send in your recipes sions were so compassion- recipe for a starter, main EUROPEAN Basildon Crime Prevention and help us to help Pc Hart ate and respectful and I Officer, Ray Williams. Local course, or dessert (or all will never forget how they The Tour de Force dance to 'Look After his Heart'. at the Hilton will have a live schoolchildren were asked to three if you like) and send helped us through two band, a celebrity auction and 'judge' a range of suggestions it to The Editors, The Law, .WHOOPS: Did you awful days." a raffle. for posters and Ray's idea got Press Office, PO Box 2, notice that a gremlin got Don joined the-Force in the nod. So far raffle items Around 400 colour posters WILL RECEIVE Police Headquarters, into the recipe for 195 l, aged 20 and served include a mountain bike and will be printed and they are Springfield, Chelmsford, "Orchard Chicken" we all over the county begin- two Air UK return tickets to aimed at catching the attention CM2 6DA. printed last month? ning at Clacton and serv- any of their European desti- of children to prevent them A CRIMINAL RECORD The closing date for ing at ~~~f~~d,~~~l~i~h,nations, but additional raffle stealing from local shops, Yes, the chicken got left prizes are still needed. entries is Monday March South Ockendon> Avele~, explained Ray: off the list of ingredients! I Tickets for the dance, "The reaction so far has been 15th, so get writing. blame the vegetarian co- Colchester, Maldon and which includes a three good - youngsters from one BASILDON POLICE We've already had some editor of The Law, Paul Chelmsford. He was course meal, cost f22.5C school who saw our last poster - great entries with mouth- awarded the Queen's com- and are available from Steve said the comical approach had l Dunt! The recipe should Officers hope this new poster will have a spin-off watering names like have started with llb mendation in 1953 and Pike at Stansted Village made them think about the issue Cottage Bake and Bean was also presented with police station. whereas normally they wouldn't On crime. chicken thighs. have." 10 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 I.P.A. NEWS By George! ONE of the founder members of the Essex Police branch of NALGO has been hon- oured for his long ser- vice to the Association. Dedicated George Social secretary Allen, who retired from HQ photographic depart- ment 16 months ago,

ficers Association in 1954. He is an honorary life member of NALGO's ON FRIDAY evqnin 22nd January the A.G.M. head. Eastern District Council, was held at Police flyOut of a possjble l60 Friday 16th April: Visit to St. Marlins Theatre, and was formerly a mem- members, 21 old faith uls attended with their London, to see the 'Mouse Trap". ber of the Association's wives. Friday 6th May: Return visit to GX Su er Bowl for Our guest for the evening was Ray, Hansev, Championshi ames with S.E. Essex and ''8'Division. National Police Advisory Chairman of No. 10 Region, accompanied by h~s Saturday P6& June; A lanned visit to Dover, Kent. Panel. w~feCarol. This will include a vlslt to Lover Castle and "The White Dur~ngthe evening wine was served, and a raffle Cliffs Ex erience", a history of the cliffs since Roman was also held. Times. dglan to round the day off with a meal at 'The Honoured There was a change in the election of committee Bull" Pene en Heath. Last month George was members, whereby our social Secretary Dick Sunday 11th July: Essex Police Fun Day - A tent we hope w~thtea and cakes. Washer uppers will be In honoured at a special din- Gi gin\ asked to stand down after 8 years in office. ner at the Bonnington $ay ~ansencon ratulated h~mon the service he demand. All for charit CONGRATULATIONS: George Allen (right) had given to the #ranch and the Region. This was Friday 30th J$y: 1 day visit to Cambrid e by coach Hotel in Southampton endorsed by all those present. followed by a ~cnicon the racecourse at hewmarket Row, London. He was pre- receives his Service Award from nation- Elected in his place was Bill Fancourt. With our where we will !e able to watch the evening races. This sented with the NALGO a1 president Ralph Gayton, who is also president support 1 am sure he will make a success of func- will be followed by a musical evening. Service Award, in recogni- of Eastern District. tions arranged during the year. Friday/Sat/Sun 13th-15th August: We are planning a The other change was our Vice Chairman Brian weekend vlslt to the Ironbr~dge area around tiOn of long and meritorb Palmer who has stood down. Elected in his, place Wolverhampton. The whole area abounds with Country ous service, by the police branch in 1975. was Mart~nGarwood. Br~anw~ll st~ll be actlve on Life museums, parks and other amenities. Hotel to be National President Ralph the committee offering assistance to our Treasurer arran ed with the cost about £105 per person. Gayton. Secretary John Bray. Fri%ay 10th September: A v~sitto Tolly Cobbalds Only one such award is He spent several years The remainder of the committee were re-elected Brewery at Ipswich. branch as and I sincerely hope we can cont~nueto serve the Frida 8th October: Evening at home watching a video made each year in each Branch and keep it alive despite the non-acitve and slides of the Canadian visit by the Essex Police Choir. district. NALGO's Eastern as serving On the pub- members. Ffi/Sat/Sun 29th-31st October: By coach a weekend district takes in Norfolk, licity and executive After the meetin closed our guest speaker was vis~tto see the Blackpool illum~natlonsand other local suffolk, Cambs, Beds, mittees the District ESSEXBRANCH Ch. 1n~.,Dennlr Eensch who spoke on his erpen- laces of interest. Leave on Friday morning and see the Nonhants and Essex, and Council. ence o cl~mb~ngMount Kilimanjaro in Africa. The Eghts on the Friday evening. On the Saturday a tour of the has nearly 53,000 mem- Since his retirement THE SUCCESS of the way he explained his climb and conditions sounded Lake District. Cost approx. £1 10 per person. from police HQ, George evening meal at The very exciting. November: At present free bers. Friday 10th December: Our Christmas get together. George was a member has been enjoying life to Willow Tree can be Annual Dinner In the next publication of the "Newsletter" there will be the full with trips to judged by the fact that it of E~~~~ county~~~~~h was a 7.30~mfor 8pm a tear-off-slip for members to indicate their interest in the until he helped set up the Portugal, the South of The annual dinner was one of Bill Fancourts' first forthcoming events. France, Egypt and Canada. start and finished at events for 1993,which again was held at the New 1.30am. Times Inn, Tiptree. The restaurant owner Althou h the numbers were down from last ear, 53 memgers, wives and fr~endssat down to a &ree had visitors that evening , course meal. The food was excellent and plentiful. both serving Met. Officers, Our Chairman Roger Richardson gave a vote of they joined us after the thanks to all present in supporting the function, SHEEHY with a recognised pay struc- direct at 10, Cranborne CHELMSFORD meal, hence the late finish. including our UeStS the cha~rmanof S.E. Branch I THINK everyone by now ture. (3) The concern felt for Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 BRANCH A.G.M. At the A.G.M. the Cordon OakFe and his wlfe loan, and the willbeawareofthecurrent thewelfareofthepublic.par- ~EB, THIS will be held on Committee were all re- Chair erson of [he Northern (Colchester) Branch enquiry into police ticularly senior citizens and (4) 'Joe' Budley. Responsibilities and Rewards Pledging support for the cur- COMRADES mainSaturday dining 24th room April, at Policein the electedprogramme and was the provisionalapproved. I would like to thank Bill, and his wife Pat for their known as ~h~ sheehy ~~~~i~~.rent Police Service and serving ASSOCIATION Headquarters. Coffee and bis- ~h~ dates for your diary hard work In organising this dinner. ~h~ N.E.C. of NARPO has officers' Staff Associations. The A.G.M. scheduled for cuits loam and meeting to submitted a paper to the BOOKWORK Monday 8th February had to commence at 10.30am. Please are:- FORTHCOMING EVENTS enquiry for consideration in Roy Egleton (Ex Kent be abandoned due to insuffi- make an effort to come along. MARCH 13TH Coach respect of (1) The historical Constabulary) is researching a cient numbers, however, it has FOUND PROPERTY Tour of London. Departure wednesday 17th ~~~~h:~~~i~~~lA.G,M, gpm police background to the Police book on the Police Role during been decided to hold the usual Someone lost a Parker about loam Cost £6. Pick HQ Pension Scheme and the argu- World War 11. Anyone with functions as follows: Spring Papermate pen at the Pre- up points will be arranged. Frida 19th March: Visit to the GX Super Bowl, men's for it's retention. (2) any humourous or poignant Buffet Saturday 8th May, Christmas Get Together, if the Bookings to cordon Chelms$rd, where 6 lanes have been booked - £6.75 per The need 10 maintain a PmPer- anecdotes or factual comments 1993. Annual Luncheon: owner likes to contact me, I oakley 0268 734692, ly constituted Police Service is invited to contact the author Friday 15thOctober. 1993. have it. APRIL 23RD Quiz Night. Grays Police Station 4 persons per team £1 per team entry. 8pm start. Teams to Steve Hunt at ,,- , ,, , ,- , -- ,, - FIVE BEDROOMED cot- and reliable, £595. Leslie van for hire. Clive Ferrie, showerlwc, completely self- C.I.D, Grays. BLOCK LE77ERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX: I;age for sale . Maldon town Bramhill 0268 756474 or Sea Vale, Station Road, contained, 5 mins from sea MAY 7TH Regional Ten I centre, overlooking estuary. Woolacombe, N Devon, I Ednet 3219. and sandy beach. D Turner Pin Bowling Competition. I Fitted kitchen. lounge. morn- ACE VICEROY for sale EX34 7AW. Tel 0271 (Rtd) 0375 846704. To be held at Chelmsford I ing room, breakfast room, 870540. I (1987) 516 berth, water DRUM KIT for sale, Bowling Alley. Please give I utility room. large bathroom, heater, oven, fridge, shower, TWO eight berth caravans details of your team to I shower room, 113rd acre, to let, situated at Dinas Cross Maxwin 5 piece plus hi hat, I many extras. isabella Derek Gibbons at Southend £ 145,000. Mrs Stack 062 1 - Country Park, near seat, standsand 'Paiste' cym- ! Statesman awning, storage bals, good condition, £250 (0702) 420460, please 854946. paid until May. Good condi- Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. FRENCH cottage to let, Fully fitted with kitchen, ovno. Pc Caulfield, Castle book before 9th April to tion £4,250. Pc Clancey, Hedingham 0787 477537. sleeps up to six. Comfortable Billericay Police Station. lounge, shower WC and give time to book the lanes. and fully equipped. in tiny CORNWALL, Polperro. colour TV. Clubhouse, CINE TO VIDEO. Transfer More to come during the hamlet, amid lovely country- Chalet sleeps 415. Heated restaurant, outdoor heated your favourite cine films year. Watch this space for side in wine pr0ducir.g area. indoor and outdoor pools. swimming pool available, onto video cassette. your details. Our events are not Easy access to Palaces and Club, all facilities, £55- £195 close to beach. Norman choice of music added. confined to South East Chateaux of Loire Valley. pw. Craig Bailey- 0279 Wilkinson, 2 St Johns Road, Kevin Bristow 90245) Essex Members. A1I'I.P.A. , John New (Northants Police) 653570 or 0279 757601. Manselton, Swansea, SA5 328730. Members with their hus- , 0604 7032061703208 7am- DEVON COAST, Artists 8PP. Tel work 0792 456999 POLICE REVIEW. Bound bandlwife and guests are 9pm or 0604 33 144. Ext 52233 or home 0792 I Name and Rank ...... 1 paradise. Non-smoking guest copies for the years 1943, welcome to join us. All I DATSUN Sunnv for sale. house. Known for good 642487. 1944, 1950, 1961, 1967, members will be particular- Station ...... Home Tel ...... : beige,- 4 door saldon, 1200cc breakfasts. B&B and NORTH CORNWALL, 1969: 1970 and 1977. Free to ly welcome at the Region I engine, MOT until modern fully equipped static 1 Date ...... Signed ...... 1 evening dinner, vegetarians anyone interested. Gordon A.G.M. at Headquarters on L------J December 1993, very clean catered for. Also large cara- home, colour TV, fridge, Oakley (0268) 734692. 17th March. THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 11 :

Essex Golf Society' (PEGS) will again be ESSEX Police were

Billiards competitions went final,

HQ. won the final by 6 games to 3. In a close competition, the results went largely to form until Tony Newell secured press. in the third leg. HQs victory by beating Peter Layzell. HQ captain Wayne Campbell-Harvey, who was unable to play through injury, is

on to represent Essex in the last toured in 1991. No 5 Region PAA champi- This will be between 7-11 June and the details are ' being finalised as Westcliff; Billiards, Any queries regarding the IN IHt Porce Darts 'The Law' goes to FORCE LOTTERY ESSEX COUNTY CRICKET CLUB TICKETS championships, held on press, but PEGS f 1500 Cons Philip Watson, Rodney Booth, Halstead. event to Cons Barry Cundill, Humberside THE Force Sports Association has purchased 2 February 10, Southend's members will be cir- Colchester C.S.B.; £700 ATHLETICS Executive Suite tickets (which allow you to take one MO Chaplin was in her best culated in order to DCons Dominic Graham, Police Headquarters (0482 Susan Harries, Westcliff, 220 107). guest each) and four members tickets for all Essex form, taking three titles. establish numbers Stansted Airport; £300 has been selected to repre- first eleven home fixtures with the exception of the She beat Sue Jenkins of wishing to go. DCons Errol Greene, sent Wales at an CROKER CUP WALK Nat~onalWestminster Trophy matches and the later Harwich to take the ladies 'PEGS' contact Harlow; £200 Mr Alan International Athletics rounds of the Benson and Hedges Cup. singles title, and took the numbers: Peter Golding, Force Accoun- THE 1993 Croker Cup meeting in Glasgow, on walk was held at These tickets will be available in pairs to members, ladies doubles with partner Moyes (Secretary tant, Headquarters; £ l00 Friday 19th February. Colchester on Sunday 17th i.e. there will be two members tickets and two Sue Woolard, beating Sue ~5201)' Steve Sgt John Swann, Driving Executive tickets per match. Jenkins and Hazel Neale Bardwell (Asst. Sec School, Headquarters. January with the following CROSS COUNTRY result: Any member wishing to have the Executive tickets, (Rayleigh). x5951), Nick Thc following will receive THE Croker Cup Cross must abide by the Executive rules. In the mixed doubles, Padmore (Captain £50 consolation prizes: Mens 15 Kilometre: I st Country scheduled for Denis Sheppard, Brent- The main ones are: The minimum dress shall be Mo partnered Julian x5722 - Epping 'D' Sgt Edmund Travers, Sunday 2 1 st February has "smart casual". Jacket and tie for men is preferable Chadband (Westcliff) as shift). Basildon; Cons Kenneth wood; 2nd Barry Ansell, had to be cancelled due to Southend. but please note jeans, shorts (for men) and T-shirts are they beat Paul Bates and Delgardo, Chelmsford; operational commitments. not permitted. (This is the attire for those wishing to Sue Woolard. Cons lvor Dallinger, South Veterans 15 Kilometre: 1st The new date will be Andrew Down, Southend; use the members tickets!!)). Chadband and Bates Woodham Ferrers; Cons Sunday 7th March at Members are permitted to sign in one guest upon pay- were paired together in the Timothy Atkins, Newport 2nd Lance Williams, Police Danbury Youth Camp, Colchester. ment of the appropriate charge. mens doubles, beating Ian Traffic; Mr Frederick Well Lane, Danbury, start- A draw will be made at the beginning of the season to Collins (Rayleigh) and Rogers, Basildon; Cons ing at 1100hrs. Ladies 3.75 Kilometre: I st allocate these tickets, similar to the Ipswich Town Alan Barrett (Colchester) Triat hlon Andrew Goodwin, F.S.U Gillian Marr, Southend; Any queries regarding the Football Tickets and this list will be published to all in the final. The men's sin- THE "Lakeland Slateman .Headquarters; DCons event to Roy Kebbell at 2nd Caroline Loader, interested persons. gles was won by Bill Burns Trevor Neesome, S.B. Colchester. Triathlon" will be staged at L Billericay Police Station. A supplementary charge of £2.50 will be made on the (Southend) who beat Bates Glenridding, Cumbria on Harwich; Mary Beavon, Overall Result: I st South Executive tickets and £1 on a pair of members tickets. in the final. Information Room, East (1 246 Pts), 6 Croker July 3. Any persons interested in being included in the draw The winners went on to The event ishosted by Headquarters; T.W. BRITISH POLICE Cup points; 2nd North East must submit their names in writing (telephone mes- represent Essex in the No 5 Rosemary Gettings, (487 Pts), 4; 3rd Central the Lancashire CHESS sages will not be accepted), to the Force Sports Region championships. Constabulary and will be Colchester; DSgt Patrick (378 Pts), 2; 4th South Secretary, at Police Headquarters, before Friday 26th B LATE NEWS: For Cannon, S.B. Harwich; THE British Police Open West (50 Pts),l; 5th North open to serving police offi- Individual Chess champi- March 1993. details of how Essex got on Cons Joanne Bundock, West ( l7 Pts), 1. cers. The event will com- onships will be held on Please indicate whether you want .to be in the in the No 5 Region cham- prise of the following: South Ockendon; Cons South and Headquarters Executive draw or Members draw. pionship - See page 12 Douglas Barton, Southend. Monday 17th and Tuesday did not enter teams. Swim - 1 mile in 1 18th. - Mnv- - in.. H~tll- - . . , V..>..U.I..Illc\riat~r YU....T aGp ~umbcr\~dc. Cjcle - 40 mile\ v~a SNOOKER------AND - ~hccoinpetltlon I, open to ANNUAL GENERAL MEWING: SEC~O~CR~ETARIESKe\wick. Amble$ide and BILLIARDS serving police officers and THE following 'were elected as Stewart (Stansted Airport); Bevell (HQ); Golf - DCons Michael Hall (FSU HQ). Kirkstone Pass, THE Force Snooker and retired police officers. section secretaries for 1993: Boxing - DInsp Robert Peter Moyes (Tilbury Port); Ski-ing - Cons Robert Run - 14 miles via Billiards championships It will comprise a five Athletics - DCons Laurie Miller (Dunmow). Hockey Men - Supt Robert Hunter (Chelmsford Traffic); Fairfield, Helvellyn and Rampling (Grays); Angling were held on Tuesday 9th round Swiss competition Clay Pigeon Shooting - Ward (Chelmsford); Hockey Swimming - Cons Philip Raise. (Grading prizes included). (Fly) - Cons Anthony Lewis Cons Richard Grimes Ladies - Cons Kay Whitehead (FSU HQ); Sailing February, and the following (Black Notley); Angling The organiser would like The time control will be 35 (Laindon Traffic); Cricket - Blackman (FSU HQ). - DCons Richard Houghton to attract all standards of officers have been selected (Freshwater) - Cons Robert Sgt Richard Argles (Basildon); Indoor Games - Sgt Peter moves in I hour with both (Southend); Squash - Sgt competitors. Respectable to represent the Force at Hunter (Chelmsford Traffic); Cricket Veterans - Insp Layzell (Burnham on Crouch); Nigel Cook (Westcliff on Sea). the NO 5 Region P.A.A. clocks being put back 15 Angling (Sea) - Cons Clive Martin Reed, (Dunmow); Judo - Tiaho Jutso - Cons Tennis - Sgt Stuart finishing times will vary championships to be held minutes on Black's 35th Skingley (Rayleigh Marine). Cross CountrylRunning - Robert Foster (FSU HQ); Bowman (HQ); Ten Pin between five and eight on Sunday 2 1 st February at and the game being com- Badminton - Cons Mick Cons Roy Kebbell Netball - Cons Suzanna Bowling - Cons Andrew hours. pleted in the remaining Thorp (Rochford); Basketball (Billericay); Cycling - Cons Payton (Harlow); Pistol Skillen (Stanway Traffic); For further details and Southend Police Station: -Cons Nicholas Daws (FSU, Snooker, James Cousen, time. Gary Matthews (FSU HQ). Shooting - Insp David Perry Walking - Insp John entry forms send s.a.e. to: HQ); Bowls - Cons John Football - Ch Insp Keith (HQ); Rugby - Cons McCabe (Clacton). Pc 785 Broadbent. L 12 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 1993 Hatwtrick for Essex Police claimed a hat trick of victories in Keith Lythgoe (Kent) won the Portsmouth Shield competition, when they the mixed doubles over Jo comprehensively won t;he No. 5 Region indoor Dudley and Clive Harding (Essex), and Debbie beat games held at Southend on February 21. Jo in their ladies final. Essex were clear win- been retitled the MO Chris Jacob (Essex) the THE Annual General ners with 62 points, from Chaplin (Essex) show defending national veter- Meeting of the Force runners-up Kent who when MO won every event ans champion won his Sports Association was that she could enter. event, but he was stretched held on January 12. She started with the by Roland Stanbridge LATE NEWS EXTRA (Herts). The management - Ladies Singles win over committee for 1993 was scored 41 points and third- Wendy Harmer (City), then Chris Jacob and Dave elccted as follows: placed City of London with the mixed doubles with Birkett (Essex) beat Keith Chairman: Mr Geoffrey 12 points. Jules Chadband (Essex) Lythgoe and Roger White Markham, A.C.C. (0). over Terry Burns and Jill (Kent) in a good mens Three years ago Essex Smith (City), and capped it doubles final, and then the Secretary: Cons Chris had never won the with the Ladies Doubles best match of the day saw Jacob, Headquarters Portsmouth Shield, the tro- when she teamed with Sue Dave Birkett (Essex) win a (Ednet 27 18) phy awarded to the Woolard (Essex) to beat Jill top spin duel with Keith Treasurer: Sgt Richard Regional Indoor Games Smith and Wendy Harmer Lythgoe (Kent). Soward, Southend champions, but the Force's (City) in fine style with a Congratulations to all strength in Darts and Table checkout of 113. the winners who-will carry (Ednet 6202). Tennis again proved deci- The Table Tennis had a the No. 5 PAA banner into Divisional sive this year. Representatives: disappointing entry for the National Champion- The competition saw ships at Birmingham in South: Cons Roy lady players which meant entrants from all of the Jo Dudley and Hazel Neale April. Kebbell, Billericay. region's forces except (Essex) had a walkover win For details of the Essex Central: Sgt peter Surrey, although the num- in the ladies doubles. Police championships, see ber of competitors was dis- Layzell, Burnham on Debbie Washer and page 1 1. Crouch. appointing.- - North East: Cons John MIKE KLISKEY with his Tri-Sport trophies. Picture courtesy of the The ~illiardscompeti- Bolinbroke, Colchester. Essex Chronicle. tion saw defending cham- pion Howard Chandler South West: DCons CHAMPION sportsman Mike Kliskey won the Epping Tri-Sport duathlon at his first (Kent) retain his title with a Laurence Rampling, attempt, beating some 60 competitors to the title. win over Mansell Jones Grays. The event involves a 14-mile cycle ride sandwiched by two three-mile runs over a ,,,,,,\"bU.,,. Headquarters: Mrs tough course at Toot Hill, near Ongar. The Snooker competi- Pc Kliskey, a member of the Force's Air Support Unit, won two of the four races in Linda Hart, Admin, tion featured a great dis- Headquarters. the series to take the overall championship trophy. The event helped him shape up for the National Police Triathlon in September, where play of potting by Neil Broughton (Beds) in beat- North West: Cons his goal is to go one better than last year and win the title. The gruelling Triathlon event Patrick Hanson, Harlow. involves swimming, cycling and running. ing local entrant Jim South East: Insp Barry Pc Kliskey will also be competing for the Force cycling team, which hopes to retain Cousins (Essex). Ansell, Southend. its National Police 25-mile title in the summer. The Darts could have Court out by shower ACC Geoff Markham presents Lance Williams I by Mick Thorp ) with his award. VETERAN Sportsman Lance Williams from FROM Wynne and athon Team for rais- The monies have THIS year's Badminton Our veterans were out- Colchester has won the Force Sports Lorraine Walters: ing a sum in excess been used to send the Championships were classed by strong opposition Association's annual award. held at the Littlehampton and failed to get a place owing Despite having completed 30 years in the job, Lance is Wynne and Lor- of £4,000 for their Walters family to the to the very high standard of raine Walters would son Matthew who world famous Peto Squash & Badminton still showing a clean pair of heels to some of the young- players. sters in Force and PAA Cross Country events. like to thank the suffers from Cerebral Institute in Hungary Club, West Sussex. A good time was had by all They wereably hostedb~ and we came away from A successful race walker, he has also competed for the Essex Police Mar- Palsy. for special therapy for Sussex Police. The competing Littlehampton feeling we had Force in snooker, billiards, cricket and pistol shooting Matthew. forces were Hampshire, Kent, had a good game, over the years. Surrey,Sussex, Thames Further treatment Hooefullv. next .vear. . we He will cap what is probably his last year in the Force and ourselves. can in s;rbnger team and by running with the ex police team in April's London was obtained from the The venue consisted of take Essex to the nationals. three badminton courts, and Marathon. special Cardiff So, all you league players Sgt Williams, who is approaching 50, is also an enthu- four squash courts together out there, lets put Essex Police Summer School run with a bar. We were well siastic sportsman outside the Police. He is a member of on the Badminton map. the Colchester Joggers, and takes part in trail racing by the visiting looked after. Contact Mick Thorp at Hungarians. Unfortunately because of Rochford Police Station, Ednet events of up to 80 miles in a day. illness and an accident our 6272 He said, "I think the award is really for 30 years of Lorraine continues team had to be changed at'the I can arrange some Force sport. I'm not brilliant at any, buti turn up ?or most to carry out a similar last minute, we weren't friendly matches with other things and just enjoy participating. programme which able to put in our strongest forces in the future, "I enjoy trying to beat the youngsters, that's the good team./ Our next match is at Matthew enjoys at However we did well with ~illi~~h~~in [he cup, thing, finishing in front of them!" lwo runners up and a Sgt Williams received his award from,Force Sports home. This will be in March at a date Association chairman, ACC Geoff Markham. third place, Andrea being run- t~ be fixed, Special thanks to ner up in the Ladles Singles. Laurie Rumpling of Doug took a runners-up Gray3, Ray Burman of place in the plate event of the mens singles, and Andrea and Basildon and Alan Alex managed third place in Barley of Chelmsford the mixed doubles. for their magnificent This was after we had to LAURIE Rampling (right) hands over the final jund eiforrs, get Alex out of the shower as cheque to Wynne and Lorraine Walters, to help their but not forgetting the he was under the impression he had already played his last son Matthew. team, theirfami- game. This year the Essex Police Marathon Men are hop- It was worth it though, it ing to raise even more money to help the Essex lies*friends and all was the best and hardest , Cancer Unit at Southend Hospital. other sponsors. fought game of the day.