www.ipa-uk.org Vol 55 No.3 2010

The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK

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Neil Hallam reports on the Karel Simpson reports on the open day at BSAC Durham Friendship Weekk

See page 31 Police World The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK Contents IPA House Editor Vol 55 No.3 2010 Lee Hemmings e-mail: [email protected] Colchester Deadline for article submission for the next edition is 25 October, 2010 Features Advertising Steve hands over the keys 2 News from Colchester First Visitors Elizabeth Howgill The latest IPA House is now up and running tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 The latest IPA House is now ‘up and running’ in Colchester, e-mail: [email protected] 4 Working on Your Behalf Essex the home of 10 Region. The first guests – arriving News from the National President General enquiries from Romania — were greeted in true IPA fashion! 5 All Thanks to Mr IPA IPA, BSAC, Arthur Troop House, Karel Simpson reports on the Durham Friendship Week 1 Fox Road, he accommodation in Colchester from the IPA House. I was also pleased to West Bridgford, 6 Greetings from St Petersburg consists of a modern two bedroom see that they had left positive and very Nottingham. NG2 6AJ Mark Bullen spends a month in Russia T6th floor apartment in the very complimentary notes in the guest book. heart of the city. The apartment affords They said that they would spread the word tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 7 Mike and the Mechanic in Hamburg fax: (+44) 0115 981 3349 stunning views of Colchester Castle Park when they returned home. Stephan West sees how German police forces operate (two minutes walk) and is only a five e-mail: [email protected] I found George and Gabriel truly genuine 8 A Bear, Six Countries, 200 Miles minutes walk from the town centre with its and nice people and I hope that they will Printed by and an Ambulance array of restaurants, pubs and shops. return soon. Jeff Hurd reports on the motorcycle tour to Poland Interior view at Colchester The house is managed by the 10 Region The next guest was retired Australian Mick Warwick Printing Ltd Caswell Road, Leamington Spa. IPA House Committee with ‘day to day’ Harvey. Mick is an old friend of 10 Region. 9 Borders, Bandits and Bugs Warwickshire. CV31 1QD matters the responsibility of 10 Region He visited last year with his brother and Tom McInally continues his adventure into Russia Secretary Steve Hunt and his wife Karen. sister-in-law to find his roots and this time Membership 10 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Guildford Having taken the lease on 15 June, 2010 the plan was to do the same thing, staying A report on one of the main events of this anniversary year the very first guests arrived on 4 July to with various scattered Harvey family stay for three nights — very much the Membership is open to all serving members in Europe and the UK. Mick and retired members of any civil 11 National Council Meeting 2010 ‘Guinea Pigs’. It was a pleasure to stayed in the IPA House for five nights and Police Service. (Some conditions apply - A summary of the main decisions coming from the meeting International Police Association welcome George and Gabriel Bunda who was extremely complimentary of the see www.ipa-uk.org for full details). had both recently retired from the facilities saying that he could not believe 12 Fun in the ’pool Romanian police. how quiet and relaxing it was (very Joining the IPA (from 1 Oct, 2010) costs The caravan event in Liverpool was a great success IPA House just £35 and annual renewal is £28. NEW They had decided to drive from Stansted important after his visit to Colchester Visit the website to learn about our 13 I Remember When Airport to Oxford and then on to Police Station bar!) – yet only a short walk promotional offers. Recent articles stir up fond memories Colchester. A brave decision as this was from the town centre, Colchester Castle Colchester George’s first experience of driving on the and everything. To apply either visit www.ipa-uk.org or 14 Open House ‘wrong’ side of the road and when I met Again we appear to have recruited another request an application form from the Neil Hallam reports on the open day at BSAC him at Colchester to say he was ‘IPA House Ambassador’ who will spread general enquiries team. ‘traumatised’ would be quite a good the word wherever he visits. description! Guests from the Netherlands are booked News After ‘confessing’ to negotiating one in for two weeks during August and from A guide to y an hourly bus ed Airport and is served b minute drive of Stanst ver 20 miles roundabout the wrong way, he asked me 5. The port of Harwich is just o Sweden for a few days in November. 16 — 23 National News hester service for around £1 ins away Visit Colc wn and once erpool Street Station is only 50 m ain's oldest recorded to away and London's Liv er is also ideally Colchester, in Essex, is Brit odern ery easy. Colchest hester today is a thriving, m making sightseeing in London v village, to park his hire car in the secure parking capital of Roman Britain. Colc y picturesque Dedham A round up of the news from Section UK hich include: positioned for visiting nearb orfolk. However I am still waiting to greet our first town with many great visitor attractions, w inning folk and N tle, Roman sites, award w Constable Country plus the counties of Suf Colchester zoo, Colchester cas block as he did not want to get back 1 - Scotland s, theatres and churches. This museums and many pubs, bar t-break tment has to offer t right for a day trip, shor What the apar guests from the UK – so do not be shy – makes Colchester the place jus player. Heating is via 24 International News oom has a TV set + radio/CD or family holiday. The sitting r ises. The behind the wheel until he had to leave! His 2 - Northern Ireland fer the visitor, with a mix of culture and electric storage heaters. There is no gas in the prem ven Colchester has plenty to of , washing machine, full size o send that email today! kitchen has a large fridge freezer oom has a International diary dates and more history, things to do with the kids and areas of outstanding naturalith icrowave oven. The bathr wife Gabriel exclaimed that she thought Vale. Unwind in its quiet streets lined w with hob, dishwasher plus a m uipped gym, a 3 - Northern England beauty such as Dedham or all tment block has a fully eq vour cosmopolitan cuisine f bath and shower. The apar es’ being small specialist shops and sa t in unexpected cle park with ‘IPA bik Steve Hunt vering interesting public ar conservatory and a secure bicy tastes and pockets, disco s. ee’ includes all amenities, bed linen and she was going to die in the UK – ward-winning museum available soon. The daily ‘f 4 - Wales places and historical treasures in a towels. There is a no smoking and no pets rule. Colchester has it all! something that wasn’t in their itinerary. For booking and information please 5 - Midlands Tariff inimum New IPA House in the UK! er, or the entire premises - m or a new IPA House in Colchest IPA members: £50 per night f 10 Region ha ve finalised plans f ed in a privately owned secure block y rental period. Regulars x. This apartment is situat two da Both George and Gabriel took advantage contact: [email protected] Esse . 60 per night - two day 6 - Central London ws over Colchester Park embers: (sponsor required) £ with stunning vie ain None IPA m uired then an inute bus ride from the m The apartment is only a three m om minimum rental period. If a 'Z-bed' and bedding req ive minute walk fr ill be charged. of Colchester’s proximity to Colchester Railway Station and is also only a f extra £5.00 per night w 7 - South West England om it’s own parking space in an a-uk.org the town centre. It benefits fr ipa-house-colchester@ip y car park and other municipal For enquiries contact: adjoining secure multi-store 5 y. The apartment is within a 4 London and spent a full day 25 Competitions controlled parking available nearb 8 - East Anglia Council m Colchester Borough Photographs sourced fro in the capital city. 9 - North West London, Beds & Herts WIN copies of these fantastic books The IPA House is only a 10 - North East London & Essex published by Pen & Sword three minutes bus ride from 11 - South London & South East England 26 Diary dates Colchester’s main railway Branch and regional dates and events station. They tell me that they also enjoyed 28 Letters sightseeing in Colchester Members have their say and had a ‘wonderful steak’ 30 - 31 Classifieds at The Albert Public House Adverts, special offers and notices which is only a short walk 2 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Gabriel and George ISSN No: 0032-261X 3 An Update from the NEC

Working on All Thanks to Mr IPA

Durham and Cleveland Friendship week took place between 1 to 8 August 2010 and was held in the your behalf Marriott County Hall Hotel, Durham City.

The National Council Meeting (NCM) is the one occasion of the year when the work of IPA members, and very often those who support he week started on Sunday with the Thursday, a free day. Durham City, Mr Banks ACC Durham Police them, is marked by presentations of various sorts. arrival of our visitors from Australia, John Sauve, a Canadian who was 86 years of and Mr White ACC from Cleveland Police, the Greg Dexter and Steve Connor TCanada, Italy, Norway and a number of age was visiting this country for the first time Branch Chair thanked the Mayor and branches from around England. A reception since 1945. He flew with the Royal Canadian exchanged shields. t was with great pleasure was held to greet them all and after the Air Force between 1943 to 1945 in Lancaster Saturday Others Receiving Awards evening meal everyone got to know each other. that at this year’s NCM I bombers from Middleton St George airfield After an early breakfast in the hotel, the group Iawarded Honorary Life Alan Everall – for loyalty and commitment to Monday (now Durham and Tees Valley). John was taken took a short coach trip to Hartlepool to see the Membership to three Staffordshire Branch. A great start to the week as the group was by branch member Leo Moran to Durham Tees tall ships in the harbour. The atmosphere was members who have provided Valley for a flight in the Cleveland police Sean Murphy - for loyalty and commitment to given a guided tour around Durham Castle fantastic as a large number of people had consistent and long term helicopter. John later visited the memorial to Derbyshire Branch. followed by a buffet lunch at Durham Police gathered to see the event. Sadly, it was soon service to members at all HQ. We were greeted by the Assistant Chief all the Canadian airmen who died during their time to come away, as we had to attend the Allan Young – for loyalty and commitment to levels of the Association. Constable Mr Banks and later the Chief tour of duty—their names were on the final evening meal in the Three Tunns hotel in Northumbria Branch. memorial and he was visibly moved. The first Honorary award went Constable Mr Stoddart, before returning to Durham city. After the meal the Regional Chair, to Tom Crozier for an Edwin Sutton — for outstanding organisation Durham Cathedral for another guided tour. Brian Griffin, an Australian police officer from Dave Taylor, representing Section UK President outstanding contribution to of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. We then returned to the hotel to change into Queensland had expressed an interest in the Steve Connor, closed the friendship week with uniform for a short walk through the city centre (ANPR) Automatic Number Plate Recognition a few words. Section UK. Although Tom Kerry Sutton — for outstanding organisation to a civic reception held in our honour by the system that is in use in the UK. has, and continues to, work It was clear that the event would not have of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Right Worshipful Mayor of the city of Durham on a Branch and Regional Ian Kyle (centre front) with members from 1 Region Branch Chair Karel Simpson arranged through taken place without ‘Mr IPA’ Gary Waine. Gary Pauline Crozier — for dedicated service to the Councillor, Mamie Simmons. A presentation by level and, along with wife Mr Banks, ACC of Durham, for Brian to be had put together the programme and had IPA House in St Andrews. Eiliv Lonnigon on behalf of the Mayor of his Pauline, manages the IPA taken out on patrol with a road policing unit— made all the necessary arrangements. Sadly home town in Norway to the Mayor of Durham House in St Andrews, it is for his dedication surpasses the delight felt when one Phillip Powell — for outstanding organisation PC Richard Gatland in a BMW traffic car due to ill health Gary had to pass the torch on City took place, followed by a tour of the equipped with the ANPR system. to me and the other members of the Durham and commitment to the National Executive witnesses a ‘first-timer bitten by the bug’. of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. town hall. and Cleveland branch to continue to make the since his election to the office of Secretary Take for example IPA member Ian Kyle. Ian is Other members took themselves off to Vivienne Catherall-Powell - for outstanding Tuesday week a success. The event continued in General that he received the award. Greg a self-confessed ‘armchair member’ who, Newcastle, Whitley Bay, Colorcoats and York. organisation of the Diamond memory of Gary who sadly passed away in Dexter and Leonard Harris received Honorary since joining IPA in 2001, paid his fees but Today’s plan involved a coach trip to York for a While some chose to relax and spend time in Jubilee Celebrations. July. We were delighted that Gary’s widow, awards for their outstanding contribution to 5 did nothing IPA — he didn’t take, he didn’t buffet lunch at the Lady Anne Middleton hotel Durham City on the river cruises. Majorie Waine, his daughter Julie give. At the beginning of 2010, he responded Dave Taylor – for outstanding contribution in organised by the York branch, followed by a Region and Norfolk Branch respectively. and two grandchildren, who had to a circular going around members in creating the Motorcycling Group. visit to the Jorvik museum and then on to The NCM is also the occasion for members to York Minster. This was also arranged by the been invited by me, attended the Guildford “could you recommend a local Tom Witney, Laura Payne, Ronnie Dukes, Alan confirm their support of members who put York branch. Gala Theatre on Thursday themselves forward for election to National photographer who we could use for the Maich, David Parkhill and Gareth Cowley & evening to meet the other Wednesday Office. Elected members of the National Guildford Cathedral celebrations”. Being a Gary Waine — all for their dedicated service IPA visitors. keen photographer himself, Ian volunteered The group visited the Beamish Open Air Executive Committee undertake their work on as the Diamond Jubilee Sunday a totally voluntary basis and as well as to take the photos. Not only did Ian end up Working Party. Museum, which was celebrating its 40th taking the photos on IPA’s behalf, he enjoyed anniversary. Sights to see included working All the visitors with the exception sharing certain responsibilities, each NEC of both Australian couples and himself so much — being at an IPA event and replicas of the earliest steam engines, miners member has individual responsibilities. the Italian couple (who were amongst other IPA members – that he cottages with outside loos, coal bunkers and a These are now documented and a copy of extending their trip) went home. travelled from Surrey to Nottingham to attend masonic hall dating from the 1800’s which NEC responsibilities can be seen on the My thanks as Chair of the branch the Open Day and evening Dinner Dance, had been rescued from a site in Sunderland website or you can request a copy from BSAC. The face go to: my partner Cindy Barrass, meet again with friends he’d made only and rebuilt at Beamish. Brian Griffin and Richard Gatland Vice Presidents also have a remit to liaise behind the Ann Crysell, Simon Hawkins with Regions (see panel). Council joined me weeks before, put faces to staff names and voice treasurer for handling the in a special presentation to Bryn Jones, who make yet more acquaintances. The evening ended with a visit to the finance; Steve Bunn; Emma Hughes; Mike Liz Howgill, staff stood down as Vice President and welcomed Steve Connor, President Gala Theatre to see a production of Elliott; Judy Elliott; Margaret Taroni and Sajjad member at BSAC for Ronnie Dukes to take his place. They also “Beauty and the Beast”. Anwar. All of the above played a part in some 10 years, receives a confirmed their confidence in Mark Kernohan Friday way towards making the week a memorable NEC and Regional Liaison – certificate for loyal one, and following by the positive feedback, we by re-electing him to a second term of office. The visitors were taken to the Metro Who looks after who service to Section UK were asked to arrange an event for next year. Of course, each individual has their own Centre, the largest shopping centre in VP Ronnie Dukes – Regions 1, 6, 8 & 11 from National President, Steve motivation for getting involved in IPA work Europe. In the evening the party Karel Simpson, Connor. Steve made the Chair Durham and Cleveland Branch and whilst it’s always nice to see the attended a gala evening at the Cloisters VP Mark Kernohan – Regions 2, 4 & 7 announcement of the award at the pleasure and surprise on a person’s face restaurant at Durham Cathedral. Visit www.ipa-uk.org/News/Durham to view NCM in June and made the when they receive some official VP Mick Luke – Regions 3, 5, 9 & 10 Durham Police Band played music as more photographs from this event. presentation at the Open Day in July. acknowledgement of their efforts, nothing guests arrived for a drinks reception and throughout the meal. After the meal, Dinner in the cloisters of Durham Cathedral which was attended by the Mayor of 4 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 5 Article Article Greetings from Mike and the mechanic St. Petersburg in Hamburg

In May Mark Bullen, a member of 9 Region since 2004 and Having joined the IPA in 2008 Stephan West always Secretary of the Hertfordshire branch, spent a month in thought it would be a brilliant idea to go and visit other St. Petersburg, Russia. The St.Petersburg Region IPA at the Banya in Kingisepp countries and see how their police forces work.

ark got to see the full benefits of IPA to Izhevsk for their national tephan tells the story of his recent takes’ by the locals but called membership, making great friends and meeting where representatives adventure. As I worked in Hamburg a few it a day by the time we Mexperiencing things he otherwise would from all 61 branches of the Syears ago, about 20 years actually, it reached the train station, Russian IPA would be in losing count somewhere near never have imagined had it not been for his seemed a good place to start. After some red Mike with two German officers, Tina and Peter. involvement in the IPA. attendance. tape, my colleague Mike Thorne and I set off. a 100. Mark is a Russian speaker and lived in It was here that Mark met the So at 5am we rolled out of the garage. It was Arriving at the Rathause Platz St. Petersburg as an 18 year old in the late 90's. president of the St. Petersburg freezing; no I mean it was freezing! Well only 140 we found a local officer to point us in the right Sunday 25, after a decent German breakfast we With the influx to the UK of people from the IPA and the man responsible miles to Folkestone to catch the Euro Tunnel direction. He kindly insisted that we be collected squeezed out of Hamburg ahead of the annual Baltic states Mark gets to use his Russian for the massive success of the train. Oh, I forgot to tell you that the whole and we arrived at PK14 within 30 minutes, marathon; looking forward to another 700 miles language skills more and more often at work but IPA in St. Petersburg, Gennardy journey is just under 700 miles – one way. It receiving a very warm welcome wherever we – really. found it difficult to find any form of tuition in Pavlovich Ermolovitch. never quite warmed up but the whole journey went. After speaking to Stefan Homburg, we were The only real bonus that day was the weather, Hertfordshire. So he decided to take a month’s Gennardy had been was dry and sunny, hitting more road works crewed up with two different units and went out about 27 degrees C and glorious sunshine. At leave and attend St. Petersburg State University responsible for the creation of Mark with the trainees from the college between Bremen and Hamburg than you can on patrol. 11.00pm we eventually arrived home completely in an attempt to improve his Russian and to his branch in the mid nineties shake a stick at. Like I said the job and the work is the same, the shattered and once again fell into our beds, meet up with old friends. and had driven the group into At about 8.30pm we arrived in Hamburg – you application of their law is however very different. much to the relief of our families. He contacted the local IPA group and their an active union of friends who had made dozens A further highlight of the trip was the two day can imagine which body part hurt the most and Having discussed the differences in detail a few All in all a brilliant place to go and to meet secretary Dimitri Usanov to request help with of trips around Europe and who embody the visit to the town of Kingisepp near Estonia to when we eventually entered our accommodation things stuck out, they were impressed about our colleagues who were extremely welcoming and accommodation; and to meet up and make spirit of the IPA. In fact Gennardy's favourite trip welcome six new IPA members to the Region. at 10pm. Two questions came up: how uniform and could not understand that we were happy to see us. Should any of you decide to go I contact between Hertfordshire and as part of the IPA was his visit to Hertfordshire in Here with officers from St. Petersburg, comfortable are the beds and who the blazes still unarmed, oh not forgetting to mention our would advise to take more time to get a chance St. Petersburg groups. However, Mark received 1995 where he stayed in Letchworth with a Kingisepp, Ivanov (a small city near Moscow had the idea to ride across? Conversation was body armour. We attended demonstrations, theft, to see a fantastically interesting city and its hospitality and friendship far beyond what had former Hertfordshire officer John Young. The two known as the Russian Manchester). Mark short, as we both fell asleep as soon as our public order, a flasher in the park – trust Mike to people. The time we had was much too short but, been expected. Dimitri put him up in his own flat formed a close bond. experienced the traditional Russian man’s pass- heads hit the pillow in an extremely comfortable be dealing with that one — immigration problems hey, we only had 4 rest-days — well if that is what and took Mark to a meeting of the St. Petersburg The group greet all guests with the usual time of the Banya and the barbeque known as bed at the Hamburg Police HQ training centre. coupled with theft. you can call it. You will be relieved to know that Sashlik with the photo (see above) showing what branch the day after his arrival. Here it was clear Russian hospitality so once the meeting was Friday 23 April, the alarm went off at 6.30am, It was quite amazing how both Mike and I neither of us had any aches and pains the next a good time the lads had. just how thriving the IPA is in Russia and what an over they all left for a nearby restaurant for don’t say it, we thought the same. However, as jumped in and assisted, which just goes to show day when I had to be back on shift; Mike active and well run branch they have in what is something to eat and drink. Russian customs During the month Gennardy arranged numerous we were being collected at 8am, we did get up, you can take the copper out of the country but obviously had more forward planning and had known as ‘The Venice of the North’. The monthly dictate they you only really get to know someone other activities to keep Mark’s free time strangely enough not being in any pain at all. you can’t take the person out of the copper. Mike managed to wangle a few days off. meeting was held in a dedicated IPA office inside over a drink and once this custom is put into occupied and to make sure he got the full Norbert Schoen, our contact and guide, was on being the model for the day posed in most of the Finally we’d like to finish with a phrase we heard one of the city’s police training colleges. It was practice real friendships are formed and people experience of life in St.Petersburg, visits to the the button and showed us where we could get pictures, which speak for themselves I think. My again and again, “The English Bobby is the decorated with various police uniforms and from all nations bond and find their common local police training college run by IPA member some breakfast. After that it was to his office at most memorable moment - driving on the wrong coolest thing — ever”, which is probably down to souvenirs from the many visitors they have interests and passions. During the month of Oleg Vladimirovich Yaruhin were another HQ and the next hours went by in a blink, side of the road with the steering wheel on the the extremely large iconic hat! received from around the world! The meeting Mark’s visit, numerous visits to restaurants, bars highlight and Mark was able to meet some of the nattering about the differences in our systems, wrong side of the car doesn’t seem right, adding We would like to say a big thank you to all who was well attended and the sights of the city with his IPA friends new recruits to the college and have his photo looking at the detention centre, public order myself into that and adding blue lights — well helped make the visit possible. We thought of with around 20 occurred, far too many to be detailed here. taken with some of them. department and meeting student officers what can I say definitely great fun but wrong? listing everybody who was there but it would look members and Around two weeks into the trip Gennardy The entire visit showed just what a wonderful on exchange. Boys however will always be boys. like the Oscars. six new Pavlovich informed Mark he had an unusual IPA organisation the IPA really is, the name of the At 10.30pm we finished the shift and adding of applicants. attraction to show him and took him to a The late afternoon was ours, so we went down to Stephan West, 7 Region Russian IPA magazine is Police Brotherhood and course Her Majesty’s free honorary Visits to University near to one of the great streets of the the river Elbe and sat in the glorious sunshine, this perhaps sums up the mentality of the half an hour. Having discussed the Poland and city, Moscovski Prospect. Here Gennardy showed on another beautiful day. Having to organize the St.Petersburg IPA and their members. differences in our countries we said Israel were Mark the real jewel in the St. Petersburg group's evening meal ourselves we decided that we had our goodbyes and returned to HQ discussed as IPA crown; a mini International Police Association to sample the well-known curry wurst and chips with a very good insight into policing was the museum! This exhibition was housed in a large — definitely a good idea. in Hamburg. upcoming visit room in the University and contained police Saturday 24, we had a late start and made our uniforms and souvenirs from around the World. way across Hamburg to Police Complete uniforms from France, Sri Lanka, Station PK14 in the centre. Romania and the UK were on display as well as Leaving HQ on foot towards to scores of hats, truncheons and some more train station and having unusual police items Gennardy Pavlovich had permission to be in full uniform, amassed since the IPA was formed in the train journey was very Mike was reluctant to part St. Petersburg in the 1990's. interesting. Being engaged in with this German patrol car plenty of conversation did highlight our rather rusty German, but was extreme fun. We decided Gennardy Pavlovich with the collection he created English-Russian relations improve! to count the number of ‘double Mark and Svetlana, a trainee officer

6 Tina’s Police vehicle was slightly more heavy duty... Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 7 Article Article

Tom McInally continues his fascinating journey into Russia, Kazakhstan and Siberia

fter the visa problem/mistake I headed suspicious looks. Soon I was in to the south of Ukraine and booked into the vast rural north of A Bear, Six Countries, 2000 Aa family hotel in the seaside town of Kazakhstan. The roads were Berdyansk. Thankfully I got a great deal and okay and the M3 motorway was booked for the 9 days while I waited for the the quietest motorway I had Miles... and an ambulance Russian visa to become active. Vasili, the chef, ever been on. So much so that I was a fluent English speaking Celtic supporter got my trusty folding chair out On Sunday 11 July members of the IPA Motorcycle Group from around and had travelled extensively in Siberia and and got a photo sitting on the the country boarded the Shuttle for the start of a journey to Poland led was a great source of information. I was so fed carriageway. The people in by the Chair, Dave Taylor and his wife Yvonne. up trying to explain what I was doing that I got Kazakhstan are some of the Vasili to type an explanation of the journey in kindest and nicest people you Russian which I attached to the inside of the could meet. Everyone leaving ver the next two weeks we were to travel less engaging, our viewing of piles of children’s top-box. Tank topped up, it was time to move Kazakhstan says that the worst through France, Germany, Poland, Czech shoes, clothes, toiletries and personal effects of thing about the country is that ORepublic, Belgium and Luxembourg, actual prisoners destined for the gas chambers up to the Russian Border at Novoasovsk. The Shamrock, Texas. The tower is a refurbished clocking up well over 2,000 miles. Rather than try gave us a true idea of the horror of a Nazi border was as expected and procedures set petrol station in the style of one on route 66 you have to leave it. Nothing like the tone for the Kazakhstan and second the Borat interpretation. to keep in a group, which can be difficult, concentration camp. A well earned drink! Russian crossings. The bureaucracy is members were given the option of making their Following our previous balmy days in Back into Russia and round own way to the various hotels, by whatever route temperatures around 30 C we now faced heavy unbelievable and as in all the former Soviet which you should not compare to our M5. It is Lake Baikal and onward to Chita. Chita is the they preferred. The only activities in which it was rain and put on our fleeces to keep warm while Bastogne, dedicated to the American forces at states they love stamping papers. After a best described as a basic road and on last large town before Vladivostok and you get hoped everyone would participate, were the visits journeying to Prague. the Battle of the Bulge. The exhibitions were discussion about Sean Connery and a quick occasions falls far short of that description. a warning of this when the GPS and maps do to Auschwitz and Prague. impression, the barrier lifted and I was on The short off-road stints prepared me for what Prague is a beautiful old city with lots of historical informative and well laid out with good displays in not have any roads east of here. It is a vast Russian soil. Through the Russian heartland was to come. The police in Russia like to stop Having left St Omer on Day 2 of our trip, we were attractions for the tourist including St Michael’s English and an excellent film. The visit could not forested area with stunning views of trees as and north around the Volga. In a small town close to La Coupole, the site of the V2 rocket church, Charles bridge and the astronomical be completed without climbing the motorists and especially foreign motorists. I far as the eye can see. Fuel was easier to get manufacture. The facility has been turned into a clock in the old town square. As there was commemorative monument from where we had a near Volgograd I ended up in a vodka drinking was stopped throughout Russia every couple than I expected and only once did I buy it from very interesting visitor attraction with a good nothing planned for the day, my travelling good view of the surrounding area. competition with a Russian fisherman. It was of days. The procedure is a smart approach a café owners back yard supply. I thought range of displays and videos and a useful companion Phil and I did our own walking tour of On the whole, the trip was a resounding success. hard but I won and he was first to refuse the and always a salute which was hard not to about using a sock to filter out the chicken audio guide. the city. Unfortunately my language skills do not Small groups of people made their own way, in next shot. Leaving the pub he offered me a lift return. The usual questions were asked… poo as he poured it in from a bucket. Turned The hotel destination for this evening was Koln extend to Czech so we were lucky to find a pub their own time but met up at various points of back to the hotel which I politely refused. He Where are you from? Where are you going? out it was better quality than many of the and it was here, the following morning, that we with a menu in English and the beer was great! interest. We had the opportunity to experience a then insisted on having a beer to wash away How much is the bike worth? And How much petrol stations. variety of local cuisines and taste a number of the Vodka whist sitting on the roof of his 4x4. I do you earn? An IPA member in Ukraine told made our way to the IPA facility at Schloss In our next city, Nuremberg, our guide met us at The roads became dirt tracks full of pot holes Gimborn. Here we were met by Klaus who different beers. Our biggest challenge was the was woken up at 7am by this chap crashing me to say “Colleagua Shatlandia” to the police the hotel and on our way to their local IPA club he big enough to bathe in… and that happened introduced us to the local gasthaus where we had great reliance on sat navs which sometimes through my door in possession of 3 dried fish and this phrase worked every time. The gave us a brief history of parts of the city, which is when it rained. It didn’t stop the Kamaz trucks dinner. He told us that the population of the seemed to have a mind of their own! In such and some beer, inviting me to go fishing on reaction ranged from a command to get on my famous for its Christmas markets. We then and bold students driving imported Japanese village is 25 and that when courses are being cases we had to resort to good old-fashioned the Volga… I politely refused. way to a photo shoot on the bike. On one enjoyed some German hospitality and drank right hand drive cars from Vladivostok to held, there are more policeman in Gimborn more beer! map and compass. occasion I asked for a photo with them and Headed north to Novokuybyshevsk on the M5 Moscow for the Russian market. The driving than residents. This report could not be complete without they panicked. On The following day en route to Frankfurt was hot requires swerving from side to side to avoid Our journey continued through Paderborn to mentioning our dear colleague, Sharon, who had enquiring what was (32 C). At the hotel we were joined by two local the holes. Leipzig, Wroclaw and then Krakow where we IPA members, Udo and Hubert who escorted us the misfortune to collapse on the garage going on it turned No hotels in the area, meant that you shared stayed two nights. Highlights of this part of our via the tram and underground train, to the centre forecourt in Frankfurt and required an ambulance out they were the accommodation (tent) with the Siberian journey were the Salt Mines at Krakow and the of Frankfurt for a meal. Hubert then escorted us trip to a local hospital. Fortunately the cure was ashamed of the ‘top concentration camp at Auschwitz. The Salt Mine back so that we did not get lost on our no more than painkillers and she continued the of the range’ Lada Mosquito… and your blood. They are so big I was one of the most amazing underground return journey. rest of the tour without incident. police car with the am surprised that I didn’t end up anaemic. caverns that I have ever visited. At this point Phil and I decided to travel down the The trip gave me an corrosion spots. I had managed to survive the Russian leg of The visit began by negotiating a descent of 200 Mosel Valley via Koblenz and Cochem, two very insight into a number Onward, I turned the adventure, the potholes and two attempts of new cities, some of steps and walking through over 2 km of corridors pretty villages with classic German black and south toward at robbery from road bandits. I think the bears to view cathedral sized caverns, salt sculptures, which I would love to white houses and stunning scenery along the Kazakhstan crossing stayed well away due to the smell from my tent. carvings (including a replica of Michaelangelo’s revisit at a more route. This was well worth a diversion as the the border south of Time to head to the M60… new road… Last Supper) and a restaurant and function room leisurely pace twists and turns of the road were enjoyable on Congratulations to Chelyabinsk at a tarmac… drainage, road signs and no where weddings are held. All brought to life by the (perhaps another year Arthur Troop, the the bike and gave us a welcome break from town called Troitsk. more potholes! amusing commentary of our guide. Definitely the motorway. eh Dave)? Group’s mascot. An almost identical worth a visit! Our morning in Auschwitz had quite Jeff Hurd He wins the prize for On the final day, on our way to Lille, Phil reading Police World procedure of Don’t miss the final instalment a different feel to it. Although our tour guide was Seligman, Arizona, on route 66 expressed an interest in visiting the museum at in the most stamping and in the next edition distant location 8 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010Police Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 9 World Vol 55 No.2 2010 Article Article Diamond Jubilee The National Council Celebrations Meeting 2010

It was business as usual for delegates and in Guildford observers on the Saturday when they re-grouped for the National Council Meeting, Section UK marked the Association’s Diamond Jubilee with a hosted by 11 Region. special service re-dedicating the IPA stained glass window at Guildford Cathedral. ecretary General, Tom Crozier, provides CCTV Operators a summary of some of the main (9/24/6) The stained glass window congregation of over 250, including Pipes and Drums. CASPER (Ceremonial Sdecisions coming from the meeting. Camera Safety local dignitaries, a TV star, the famous Association of Surrey Police) provided Extension to Membership Eligibility Operators Apolice artist JEDD and IPA members assistance including a Guard of Honour to Membership eligibility has been on the NCM (3/34/2) Tom Crozier (right) with other members of 1 region from more than 20 overseas Sections were in Lord Imbert, who carried out the unveiling of agenda at each of the last six Council Operational ANPR at the NCM who are sporting the IPA tartan attendance. Also present was one of the a special commissioned memorial plaque of meetings. It was evident from the ongoing (Automated longest serving members of the IPA, Mr Welsh slate to mark the re-dedication. debate that opinion was divided. Furthermore Number Plate Derek Hibberd member No. 33 , who enrolled During the unveiling, Baron Imbert CVO QPM it was clear that even amongst those that Recognition) Staff (9/26/4) Review of use of E-Bay for sale in 1950. DL, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police supported extending membership, that Licensing Officers (15/19/5) of IPA products The event was timed for Friday 18 June to Service from 1987 – 1993, who was support was often equivocal; i.e. support was Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) No 4 Region sought to reverse the decision of allow IPA delegates and visitors attending the accompanied by Lady Imbert, paid a moving for a limited extension only. (8/28/3) the NEC to utilise E-Bay for the sale of IPA annual National Council Meeting to join in. tribute to his late colleague Sir Peter Mark Rowley, Chief Constable, Surrey Previous proposals had been either narrowly products. The view of those proposing was Police, with Christian Duckett, also a Yeoman Warders (12/17/10) The service included performances by The Matthews. It was Sir Peter, the former Chief defeated or withdrawn because they were that the IPA Brand would be devalued by Constable of Surrey who gifted the stained Surrey officer with Ceremonial The upshot is that there are some that are Metropolitan Police Male Voice Choir and The Association of Surrey Police (CASPER) perceived as being too imprecise in identifying effectively making products available to non glass window to the Cathedral in 1977. Sir implacably opposed to any extension; some Metropolitan Police Service Emerald Society For more information about CASPER the roles within the Police Service that might members. After a good mannered debate, Peter was also the International President of visit: www.casperonline.org.uk/ be acceptable to the majority of members. that seek to go much further in extending the Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of the IPA for four years to 1970. membership, and then there is the majority Given the previous difficulties in formulating supporting the NEC decision to use E-Bay. Canon Dr Nicholas Thistlewaite led the who have voted for only limited change. The only votes to the contrary were from globe. Although working environments differ an acceptable proposal it was decided that service assisted by the Reverend Jan Moore, What that suggests to me is that while Council those proposing. widely, the fundamental principle of the view of Council should be sought on the Chaplain to Surrey Police. Readings were recognises the merits of extending protecting people from harm and serving principle of extending the membership to Publication of NEC Minutes given by Alan Carter, International Secretary- other categories of Police employees. The membership, there is a line that the majority the public is constant. The IPA and its Circulation of the minutes of the National General 1997-2003; Steve Connor, of Delegates to Council are not yet ready to motion did not specify roles that might be Executive Committee (NEC) meetings has to President of Section United Kingdom; and membership contributes to bringing the cross. The three roles that have been considered, it only sought Council’s view on this point been limited to members of the Michael Odysseos, International President. global police family closer together and accepted as Ordinary Members are the roles the principle of extension. NEC. No 4 Region asked that in future the NEC is helping us all to achieve those goals. most closely aligned to what could be After much debate the proposal was endorsed minutes should be accessible to all members. Mark Rowley, Chief Constable of Surrey I wish the IPA every success for the next described as conventional, frontline policing. This did not appear on the formal agenda, but summed up his impression of the event; sixty years. by a large majority, namely 28 for, 11 against, ” no abstentions. My own view is that Council is to be was debated at the Administration Sub- I was delighted to attend the recent Amongst the guests: commended for taking a very pragmatic “ That allowed Council to thereafter consider a Committee, where there was evident support rededication service of the stained glass Mrs Sarah Goad, JP, Lord Lieutenant of approach to this issue, and I trust that the further 14 separate proposals each identifying for No 4 Region’s position. The matter was IPA commemorative plaque window for the International Police Surrey; Mrs Marsha Moseley, Mayor of wider membership, regardless of personal thereafter discussed by the NEC, who agreed (see page 19 for more individual roles within the Police Service. Association at Guildford Cathedral. Policing is Guildford; Councillor Nigel Manning; opinions, will be accepting of this to the suggestion. The President addressed information) Council voted in favour of accepting the a profession and career that spans the Anne Milton, MP for Guildford and democratic outcome. this issue under ‘Any Other Business’ and following roles as eligible for membership; Parliamentary Under Secretary of NEC Accountability advised Council that in future NEC minutes Police Community Support Officers (PCSO), State for Health; Ms Lynne Owens, Deputy Three matters were intimated by members in will be published on member’s area (For 25: Against 10: Abstentions 4) Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan advance of the NCM, which sought to ensure of the Website. Police; Mark Rowley, Chief Constable, Surrey; Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO), (For 25: that decisions of the National Executive Terri Teasdale, representing the Chief Against 14: no Abstentions), and Committee were subject to scrutiny by and Constable, Thames Valley; Richard Crompton, Investigating Officers, (For 25: Against 12: approval of the National Council, namely: Chief Constable, Lincolnshire; Helen Collins, Abstentions 2). Review of IPA Media Protocol Divisional Commander (Surrey Police) Responsible for Policing Guildford; Simon Council rejected the other eleven roles that No 7 Region placed a motion seeking a review Read, Chair of Police Federation England & were the subject of proposals, namely: of the current protocol that had been Wales; Mae MacMullan, for National Intelligence Staff: (15/21/3) previously approved by the NEC. In summary Association of Retired Police Officers (NI); Statement Takers: (14/20/5) the proposal suggested that the existing Commander Peter Loughborough, the 7th protocol worked against the interests of Call Handlers / Dispatchers (12/23/4) Earl of Rosslyn; Actor Graham Cole (PC Tony members in favour of income generation. The Enquiry Office Staff (17/17/5) (Motion Uniformed officers on the steps of the Cathedral Stamp of The Bill); Mrs Christine Fulton MBE, NEC accepted the need to urgently review this President of Care of Police Survivors (COPS). withdrawn with agreement of Council) protocol. Council were unanimous in support Members wind down at the Saturday night dinner dance Dedicated Detention Officers (17/20/2) of No 7 Region’s proposal.

10 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 11 Article Article Fun in the ’pool I Remember When After reading the article published in the last edition of Police World, entitled ‘A Spalding milestone’, With over 70 units from all parts of the British Isles attending memories where stirred for Dave Bryan. and two international guests, Herman and Edmonde from Belgium, the Diamond Jubilee Caravan event in Liverpool was y attention was drawn to the article as it mentioned that the certainly a great success. caravan group was formed in 1979. I recall the group originating Mfrom an earlier date. I have memories of being involved in the founding of a caravanning group back in a time when life seemed so much y mid afternoon on Thursday 27 May the majority had arrived. The sun simpler. The first gathering of IPA members interested in caravanning was Bshone as David and Mary Hardy, Herman Courtequisse and Mike Paxton back in the late 60's when members of the then 6(3) region - north east together with their cheerful helpers, London and Essex - gathered for a simple firework display with a spit roast greeted everyone and handed out the lamb at Stubbers Outdoor Centre, Upminster, Essex on a cold November ‘Welcome packs’. Among other things the enjoyed the evening. weekend. Some of those there included Dennis Walland, Dog Handler from 'K- division Met PD, Chico Bates, well known character from Southend on members were presented with souvenir The evening’s entertainment was Sea, Maurice Wright from Peterborough and others lost to my memory. coasters and a mug each depicting water by Chris Cotton, a former member These meetings began to be arranged on an ad-hoc system of 'who's maidens which had been designed by IPA A cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal of The Four Pennies. He fascinated going to organise the next one? Eventually we formed into some sort of member Barbara Marchant. members with magic tricks, committee and sought permission to authorise our gatherings with the A mention here must be made of the organised a quiz and then camping organisations and IPA National. We first had a regional secretary cheerful, almost never ending, service we of the ferry. However, I do believe that some thoroughly entertained everybody. A and eventually a national secretary but sadly I am unable to recall dates. Brian Larkin and Dickie Wardle among others received from the bar and catering staff. I did manage to spend a few pennies there. presentation of a ceramic plaque was made I know I attended national meetings at Hull and Felixstowe as the at the Nacton Rally, Ipswich 1971. cannot ever remember such brilliant service Buses took us back to the Pier head and by Herman Courtequisse from Belgium to the camping secretary. in any other part of the country. then some people did the short journey back Group Chair Mike Paxton. Once again the Rallies really got under way in the 70's with well attended events held at Well done Liverpool! to the site by train but those who took the food was in abundance. After an enjoyable bus were in for a treat. Along the route meal the evening progressed to dances of all Walton-on-Naze, organised by Dickie Wardle, an Essex stalwart, as well as The rally was officially opened that night by through the city you could recapture your kinds - music from West End shows, some Ipswich, Essex Police HQ,at Chelmsford run by Paul Adams, the traffic Mr Stephen Burrows of The Mersey Basin youth by seeing the various ‘hen’ or ‘stag’ ‘oldies’ as well as rock & roll. The conga, garage sergeant. Then Arther Collins took over as secretary (midlands Partnership responsible for tourism within parties making their way to various venues. gave the ’late revellers’ a chance to really let force somewhere?) and 'Big' Brian (sorry, forgotten his surname) with his Liverpool. He enthused over the places of Dad organised the Peterborough Rally which was held in the town centre There were various themes for these parties - their hair down. The party atmosphere was interest open to us in Liverpool and said how park beside the river and behind the Police Station. Fairies, Pirates, St Trinians as well as the fantastic. delighted he was to see so many members The police social clubs, which many stations had in those days, were used usual French maids! Raffles were drawn throughout the evening and guests in the City. for our gatherings. On a particular rally we were visited by the display of a Sunday lunch had been arranged in the and a special mention should be made of Members took advantage of a free day on Harrier jump jet landing and taking off from the cricket pitch set in the marquee on site for those who wanted it and Anne and Kevin Rose who quietly organised Friday to explore the many attributes of centre of the park - with us campers around the edge! - impossible in those that did choose to eat there can various fund raising events. Together with the Liverpool with its historic buildings and of these days of Health and Safety. confirm that it was absolutely delicious — combined sale of books, raffles and guess course the various Beatles attractions well presented and speedily served to us. the name of doll, the total sum for charity I also recall many rallies held at Newmarket, right beside the main course including The Cavern. on the racing events. These were organised by Dave Bacon and Dave More socialising during the afternoon and raised was in excess of £600 — no that is not Bailey from Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Other rallies at Met Police In the evening members experienced a entertainment in the evening in the guise of a misprint! Well done Folks and I am sure sports club, Chigwell, and a memorable one at Coalville when the Liverpool Supper ‘Scouse’ followed by Mary’s a Liverpool comedian. Some of the audience that will help Anne’s chosen charity. children thought they had struck gold collecting the glittering crystals apple pie and cream and then duly collapsed were so overcome by his humour that we did Tuesday came all too soon and the field from the old nearby slag heaps. Norman Hull was an organiser there. The contented for a social evening at the club. not know whether to watch them or the Alan and Norma Randall with the children, Peterborough Rally 1972 gradually emptied. Thank you once again names flood back, Alan Randell, from 'J' division, Brian Lorkin, 'Lorkin of For most, it was the first time they had tasted comedian. One in particular, who will remain Mary and David for all the preparation and London' because he was a Met traffic officer- Gordon 'cowboy' Oakley this traditional meal and I did not see much nameless, was lost for words (and that’s a organisation of a very memorable rally. A from Southend CID, loved the wild west of the USA and had the biggest left on anybody’s plate — in fact some were first!). Several people said they just ached number of members were heard to say as motorhome of its time! treated to seconds. Many ladies seemed with laughing so much - how did this Roscoe they left “when is the next one ?” and others I have many fond memories of the IPA family rallies when life was much interested enough to get the recipe so that is escape TV. His repertoire was clean and free who had been guests saying “I certainly more simple - risky - cheap and cheerful and without having to indeed a compliment. from bad language and totally funny from intend to join the IPA now”. complicate life with the electronic wonders that are around today. Using Saturday unfortunately saw a down turn in beginning to end. Mick and Barbara Ashton these things appears to demand more of our time than simple face to the weather on the day that visitors were to Monday saw members again leaving for and Mike Paxton. face communication, but then, it's probably just me. enjoy a day cruise along the Manchester Ship Liverpool to sample the delights of the City Canal to Salford Quays at Manchester. The they had so far been unable to do and Dave Bryan Quays include the Imperial War Museum and returning in On a similar note Ron Longhurst has written in after reading the The Lowry Centre. time for an article on the ceremony of ‘The Keys’ and how the IPA became Although the weather was poor the wildlife excellent BBQ involved with the tours at the Tower. and other attractions along the canal kept at the club. We Back in the 1960’s the now late Joe Ashley was Section House Sergeant members interested. Unfortunately, Mick and were joined by at Shadwell Section House a short distance from the Tower. Joe had Barbara’s ferry had to ‘nurse’ one of the Bill Lloyd, the served in the Guards and socialised with Guardsmen who had become other ferries which made our arrival at Regional Yeoman Warders. Ron believes that it was because of this that the Salford later than anticipated. This delay — Treasurer for 3 Warders became IPA members. With Joe’s help Ron arranged many much to the relief of the men — meant that Region, and his visits to the Tower for overseas members. Nacton - Ipswich Rally 1971 - Childrens Sack Race the ladies were unable to visit the M & S wife Linda and Wining and dining — caravan Dave Hardy offers a Outlet directly opposite the disembarkation all thoroughly and camping style warm welcome 12 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 13 Article

OpenHouse

In its Diamond Jubilee year, we threw open the doors to Arthur Troop House and Nottingham’s highlights. Members on the tour of Nottinghamshire County Cricket ground Neil Hallam joined the guests for the Open Day.

Evert Richter arrives at BSAC Len Washer takes in the sights at the cricket ground right sunshine opened the day as the The Section’s motorcycle and caravan groups banners and balloons went up outside hosted displays of their activities to entice BArthur Troop House in the Nottingham new members. Memorabilia from policing suburb of West Bridgford for the IPA open day history was also on display. motorcycle group’s trip to Poland. The guests on 24 July. Members from across Europe After lunch guide Ron Stevenson led us on a then dispersed to change for the evening’s I would just like to say a big thank you to you all for the hard work and joined Section UK for a day of events touring walking tour of Nottingham. As well as having gala dinner, organised by Nottinghamshire effort that must have gone on in the background in preparation for the Nottingham’s sights as well as visiting IPA’s a huge knowledge of the city’s history Ron Section UK Open Day yesterday. The day showed Section UK off in the Branch and supported by 5 Region international admin centre. drew on 30 years’ police experience in “best possible light. Well done, you did us, the members, proud. (Midlands). Kees Sal and Section Netherlands were Nottingham to guide us through Nottingham’s Chris Charlton Neil Hallam, Nottinghamshire branch among the first guests to arrive. Moldovan history. Olympic skater Christopher Dean can forensic expert Lillian Gluh and his son Adrian thank Sergeant Stevenson for allowing the To see lots more photographs from this and ” added to the international mix. young Constable time off to practice. Torville other recent IPA events visit: and Dean’s success led directly to the building I just want to say also many thanks for a fabulous day. At last I got to see In the morning, guests had a choice of events. www.ipa-uk.org/Gallery-2010 of Nottingham’s world class ice centre. the great house! You all worked so very hard and it was a wonderful day. Some took a tour of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. The ground first saw cricket in 1838 Starting with its famous caves, we learned “Judith Smith as a field behind the Trent Bridge Inn when Nottingham was first called Tikerakerba, cricket enthusiast William Clark married the or place of caves, later being re-named for ” pub’s landlady. Over time it has grown to the the Saxon tribe of Snot. A view of the Old market Square Moving into the Lace Market we walked taken from the Council House 15,000 seat stadium of today, which has Congratulations for an excellent Open been home to many international test along England’s first paved street, lit by Day and Dinner Dance. We had a great matches. I joined a group touring the first street lights, originally fuelled by weekend and the organisation of both Nottingham’s historic Council House. IPA whale oil. On Broadway, which lent its “seemed excellent. member and Blue Badge Guide Ron name to the New York street, we saw ...it was great to be able to put faces to Stevenson showed us around this grand evidence of the Birkin family’s use of all of the names and voices I've been building, which has been the seat of parking restrictions and traffic wardens dealing with over the last few years. government in Nottingham since 1929. from 1854. Andy Gregory Both groups joined for lunch at Trent Bridge’s Back at Arthur Troop House Derek Randall Suite. Section UK Vice motorcyclists Dave and Yvonne Taylor ” President, Mike Luke said “It is good to visited on their return journey from the The staff at Fox Road Enjoying the party see the members enjoying a relaxed I was honoured to represent my country and I wanted to meet the members. social atmosphere”. “Lillian Gluh, Moldova ”

Andy Gregory and Tracie Knight ready for the evening

Sara and Mick Luke arrive at the party Jim and Marian Nesbit with Evert Richter 14 Ron Stevenson leads the tour around the City Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 15 IPA News IPA News Is There IPA Life After 70? Lucky Number 17

Attracted by the advert in Police World to join the IPA Wurzburg 50 Year Sunday 18 July dawned a little cloudy and The race was due off at 12.40pm, Anniversary Celebrations ‘The ‘elderly gentlemen’ — long standing members Brian overcast, with the possibility of some light and as the cars lined up on the grid, Kay and Colin Nicholls made arrangements to attend. showers, but with the forecast of improved car Number 17, a Ford Fiesta XR2, conditions after lunch. driven by Craig Readyhough, who Upon arrival in Wurzburg Colin and I were The evening saw a good had never won a race, was on the welcomed with a champagne reception and opportunity for us to socialise Once again, IPA members and friends from front row next to car number 11, snacks. The evening saw a huge turnout of with an assembly of local IPA various parts of the UK converged on the which was in pole position. There members from all over Germany, Holland and members in a local restaurant. friendly circuit at Mallory Park in Leicestershire to enjoy another day's motor racing and, in were 15 cars in total in the race, Switzerland who gathered in the State Wine In the former ‘East Germany’ it particular, the race for the Peter Goodwin which developed into a very close Cellar for food and wine tasting. is evident that even after 20 contest with some very close racing, The harmonious Wurzburg Police Choir years of reunification there has Memorial IPA Trophy. As usual the Mallory Park with not more than a few inches provided wonderful entertainment with many been little change; many of the Management excelled themselves by providing between the leaders, and local songs sung for our enjoyment. cities still have cobbled streets. Brian and Colin set off the IPA with the use of the Hailwood suite as their base for the day, as well as providing sometimes even less. Chris was The next day saw a guided tour of the town and Russian was still the tickets and anything else that we required. having trouble containing herself, a tour of the magnificent ‘Residence Palace’. compulsory language up until Chris Carey and Craig Read yhough 1990. Colin and I were lucky in that we with car number 17 in a tight race On Sunday we were met by IPA member The qualifying sessions got under way at spoke German, so we found that a few with number 11, and only a couple Heidrun Them who was a real star and looked 9.30am for the various classes which included friendly words soon broke the ice. IPA and of minutes to go, number 17 took the after us for the rest of our stay. Heidrun took us Mazda MX5's, Ford Fiesta XR's, TVR's Porsche's ‘Police’ presents go down very well and lead and eventually crossed the line in 1st do it again in 2011. An event like this cannot on sightseeing tours and arranged meetings and MG's. The weather was fine for the most soon had us chatting as if we were old place. Well it had to be, didn't it. take place without the help and advice of a lot with other IPA members. For one day we were part of the qualifying session but a few light friends! We both had a fantastic time on At the presentation in the Hailwood suite, Kevin of people, and it would be very remiss of me not handed over to ‘Achim’ Grosse who took us to showers did develop towards the end, which our trip and driving on the ‘wrong’ side of to express our thanks to them see the delights of Eisenach with its famous made for some interesting and exciting racing, Shortis, Championship Manager for Ford the road did not present a problem Wartburg Castle and the Wartburg Motor to say the least, with the prospect of an Motorsport UK, and also an IPA member from John Ward, General Manager at Mallory Park. although we were glad when we had parked Museum and Bach’s House. accident not very far away. Haven't they heard Kent, introduced Chris, and then announced Without John's help, advice, and the provision up the car in the busy cities. that the winner of the Peter Goodwin Memorial of all the facilities that we enjoyed, the event We then travelled on to Magdeburg where we In the home of Steffi and Detlef Burrath, of the System of Car control! In conclusion we must thank the persons IPA Trophy, was indeed, Craig Readyhough, car would not have been possible. Thanks John. were delighted to be invited to stay in the house Branch Magdeburg This year the programme was slightly different mentioned above but last but by no means number 17, and his first race win. The Trophy of Steffi and Detlef Burrath. They really were Kevin Shortis, Championship Manager, Ford least the leader Michael Trunk and all his with two races before lunch and eight in the the 100% ‘Home Hosts’. They took us to was presented by a delighted Chris Carey, to an Motor Sport UK. Kevin was instrumental in committee and other members for their afternoon. The second race involved the Ford Weimar to see its outstanding historic assistance in putting us in touch with our equally delighted Craig Readyhough, who after getting the IPA involved with Mallory Park and faultless organisation and friendship Fiesta XR's, and was also the race which would buildings, the model railway at Wiehe and the welcoming foreign friends. They really are accepting the Trophy, promptly dropped it. Ford Motor Sport UK. Thanks Kevin at Wurzburg. eventually decide the winner of the Peter awaiting your visit! Harz mountains to see the narrow gauge Goodwin Memorial IPA Trophy. Craig, who comes from Preston in Lancashire, Thank you also to the local IPA members who I would like to thank the staff at BSAC and the steam railway. has only been racing since April 2009. International Section for the efficiency and Brian Kay, Blackpool The trophy was presented by Chris Carey, widow helped on the day, in particular to Dave Taylor, of Peter Goodwin. Talking to Chris, I learnt that After lunch, the racing continued, with races who stood at the gate with the tickets from the Goodwin family had a number which had involving Mazda MX 5's, with around 25 cars in 10.30am until 1.30pm. Thanks Dave. I must played a large part in their family life. That each of the 3 races, which was very competitive not forget my wife Pat, who organised the raffle number was 17, it turned out that when Chris with some close racing and the occasional and was on duty in the suite all day. Thank you A Policeman’s Lot was a cadet, her collar number was 117; as a excursion onto the grass areas. The TVR's, very much. WPC, her collar number was 17; her husband Porsche's, and MG's completed the fields in 5 Finally, our thanks to all who attended, because of the 8 races after lunch, and the final race The International Police Peter's collar number was 1517. They were without your support, there would be no point in finished at 5.45pm. Association raised £425 for married on the 17th, and at one time they lived doing it. Feedback so far has been positive, so the charity Care of Police at a number 17, and this year, it is 17 years All in all, a very entertaining day, and on behalf fingers crossed for 2011. Survivors (COPS). by way of since Peter died. She was keeping her fingers of the Leicestershire Branch, I hope that all who Bob Gunnell, Leicestershire. an auction for a stay at the crossed for car number 17. attended enjoyed themselves. Hopefully we can IPA House in St Andrews. The auction which took place at a Summer Black Tie Ball held at the stunning venue of Chatsworth House Stephen Crockard in Derbyshire. NCM 2011 Mick Luke, Vice President and his wife Sara represented The National Council Meeting 2011 weekend will take Section UK at the event. place from 13 May to 15 May. Mick said, "This is a Steve Connor and Mick Luke Venue: marvellous start to our fund raising efforts for the charity The Marriott Hotel, Peterborough. Details of the hotel can and I was delighted to see it endorsed as the President's National Charity for 2010 be found by visiting: at last week's National Council Meeting". www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/xvhpb-peterborough- marriott-hotel/ For more information on COPS, additional funds raised, and how you can raise Costs: funds in IPA's name, visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Fundraising The costs for delegates and guests will be; On Sunday 25 July, a contingent of IPA members attended the COPS annual service Delegates - £182pp of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. The group gather at the Royal Ulster Constabulary Partners - £160pp memorial bench Single occupancy - £260pp Craig receives the trophy Extra night B&B per room - £105 Contact: [email protected] 16 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 17 IPA News IPA News

The group get together Our friends from The Mountbatten Cincinnati branch Changes in Kent Golf Day were visiting us at this time and some Kent Branch announce they now have a new Treasurer Festival of Music took part in the and Social Secretary. Roger Murr takes over as Treasurer and Mick Success competition. Abbott is now Social Secretary. Having stood down from the That nice Mr Read from Avon and Somerset has done it again, this Just to let everyone know we ran the In the evening we respective posts, Ian James and Tom Witney will act in an Assistant time with a visit to London to see The Mountbatten Festival of Music third annual Eric and Avril Friendship had a 60th capacity to Roger and Mick. at The Royal Albert Hall, featuring the massed Bands of Her Cup at Rothbury Golf Club in beautiful anniversary dinner Majesty’s Royal Marines. The Branch is looking for two volunteers to take on other committee rural Northumberland on 14 June. The with our American roles and anybody wishing to help should contact Tom Witney on On arrival at Hammersmith the group were seen making their way event was held in guests and were [email protected] along the High Street pulling their wheeled cases to book in at the memory of great entertained by Holiday Inn Express. Later that afternoon the remainder of the group friends who lost Rothbury joined us when we all assembled in the restaurant next door before their lives to Pipe Band. going into central London. cancer over the On our behalf Dan That part could not have been easier as we all boarded a bus at last thirty months Arkanua from Cincinnati Hammersmith bus station, most flashing their travel passes and then or so. made an official Arthur Troop an easy bus ride to within a few yards of the Royal Albert Hall. It was As usual we were presentation of the my first visit to the Royal Albert Hall and from watching the Festival of ...and in last place, Geoff Challis, Allan cabinet to Thomson Remembrance my impression was that it was much larger. Our seats stunned by the Young, Arlene Wills and Jon Griffiths generosity of people Bathgate, Chair of the Bear-napped! were slightly on the side but they all swivelled allowing full view of the golf club. who supplied prizes stage without a crick in the neck. Brian Fenwick The Motorcycling Group Mascot 'Arthur Troop' made £150 for the and donations. Before the first ball was struck we had three hundred As far as the golf results The programme was amazing! The massed bands played a variety of pounds handed in, over and above entrance fees.We would especially like Northumbria were last 'COPS UK' charity at the NCM on the Friday night. Guests either orchestral pieces interspersed with traditional marches. To me, this to thank the Chair’s son, Stephen, who for the third year running blagged in the team event, keeping up our tradition of being pretty hopeless. paid £1 per single photo or £10 per table. being my first military concert type of show, I was further amazed However, due to his new found fame within listening to the solo musicians playing a variety of instruments. A solo numerous prizes including vouchers, power washers, and caps. The main event was won by Matt Henning who won a £100 voucher for the IPA he was also a target for a 'bear saxophonist colour sergeant was playing in his last Mountbatten The golf club did us proud with wonderful food and unbelievable friendship. House of Hardys Alnwick and a surprise prize awarded by Dan Arkanau of a napping' and the femme fatales from 2 Festival before retirement and we learnt he had spent a total of Many of their members turned up on the day to help us out, collate the week to ten days’ free accommodation in a villa in Florida for eight. Region used their charm to whisk him 15 years of his service aboard the Royal Yacht, Britannia — no scorecards, chat, and generally point out the way to the bar! We had fifty-three competitors, and between them and the hard work of away. Sometime later a ransom demand mean achievement. We use the club house quite a lot and treat it pretty much like home. When the branch on the day, we sent off £1,517 to Cancer Research and was delivered whereby £100 for the I am always keen to see the Corps of Drums and Bugles and this was the press office at Police Headquarters needed to reclaim display space, MacMillan Nurses, with the possibility of a few more hundreds of pounds of British Heart Foundation was raised and no exception. They played their normal military style but at one stage we sadly moved our trophy cabinet to the clubhouse — ending decades of match funding. when the compere Dan Snow was addressing the audience he was Graham Cole aka PC Stamp from The Bill IPA history on display at HQ. Yours in friendship, Allan Young was called in where he promptly saved interrupted by a group of scruffy looking men who started to sweep the Arthur Troop. stage area. Then the fun started. As you may have guessed they were members of the Corps and commenced using their brushes as drums on the stage, being joined by others using dustbins and other similar adaptations for drumming and the resulting entertainment really was something to behold. You needed to be there to fully appreciate Northumbrian the routine. For a I thoroughly enjoyed the show and am sure fellow members of our Do we now have group felt they had seen a show that was really something very special. All profits from the Festival go for the benefit of children through the Good a President at Christmas Sargent Cancer Care charity. Excellent value for money and even more pleasing to know that such a worthwhile charity benefits each year. After the show our party boarded a return bus to Hammersmith and Cause No.10? Weekend our hotel. The remainder of the weekend was spent by the group sightseeing in London and attending shows of their choice on the This book by Sam Trotter covers a Steve Connor escorted Corinne Northumbria Branch is organising a Christmas Weekend to Saturday evening. All too soon, Sunday afternoon arrived and we joined period of 183 years and lists all Conte, her husband Marc Schneider Stonecross Manor, Kendal, Cumbria from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th ‘Berry’s Superfast’ service to return to Somerset. constabulary members killed in the and their sons when they December 2010. We all thank Dave for his organisation of another thoroughly enjoyable territorial area which is now Northern visited London earlier in Ireland. Included are members of the This is a return visit to the same venue as the branch had such a IPA experience doing something which we would not normally think the year. Corinne and Ulster Constabulary, the Constabulary of Ireland, the Londonderry tremendous time last year which everyone enjoyed - you can't get a about if it were not for the Association. Marc are IPA members Municipal Police, Royal Irish Constabulary, Ulster Special better recommendation than a second visit to the same place. The Allan Mounce. from Paris who stayed at Constabulary, Royal Ulster Constabulary, Police Service of Northern accommodation, food, excellent service and most of all the good Bernard Morgan House Ireland, Belfast Harbour Police and the Irish Revenue Police. company resulted in everyone having a great time. The opportunity of for four days. During that shopping in Kendal's busy market town or visiting the smashing The main body of the work consists of the date, time, location and time they visited many of places and wonderful scenery the Lake District offers speak for Two Peas in a Pod? details of the incident that caused each constabulary member’s the famous tourist spots themselves. death. Where available, a photograph is included, and details of the that London has to offer. funeral and burial service. The entries are arranged chronologically This included a specially The price for the weekend £220 per couple, and £130 for anyone Go Green and 535 names are recorded. This is a not for profit publication, with arranged stop outside No. wishing for single accommodation. The price includes a three course proceeds going to police widows. 10 with Steve Connor. dinner, full english breakfast and accommodation. Help cut costs and go green by sharing one copy of Police World The book is compelling reading and can be obtained from most with your other half if they too are a member. To opt out of receiving Currently there are now 18 rooms held for our party but I would bookshops or Impact Printing, 59 Leyland Road, Ballycastle, BT54 advise anyone who wishes to attend this function and who has not a copy of Police World, update your own record via the IPA's 6EZ, email: [email protected] website: www.ipauk.org/ already booked, contact: [email protected] The book is priced at £25.00 plus £5.00 p+p each. UpdateUserDetails.aspx or contact BSAC on 0115 9813638.

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National Motorcycling Where Would We A Company Photographic Group German Be Without The IPA Competition Not to be On Thursday 15 April, 2010, Nick Trip and Pam Smith, from The International Police Slated! Northamptonshire Branch, said The IPA Motorcycling Group are planning a trip to Germany to attend Association is running the their goodbyes to friends and the 25th Anniversary of IPA Verbindungsstell Nordfriesland and 4th A small company which has National Photographic Competition again relatives in New Zealand and International Motorcycle Meeting. This will take place from Friday 10 to prepared slate plaques for clients this year. It will run until 31 December. boarded a flight to Los Angeles. Monday 13 June, 2011. such as the Shotton Paper So plenty of time for you all 15 minutes before they touched Company which was officially to get snapping! For competition details visit: The group is intending to go out on 8 June, 2011 and come back on the down, the captain announced opened by HRH Prince Charles, as www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Competitions 12 June, 2011. that all the passengers Nick and Pam Smith with officers well as the National Lottery who For more details contact: [email protected] continuing on to London should Winners will be announced at the 2011 National Council Meeting. funded signs for the Malvern Hills remain in their seats. As we had from Los Angeles Area of Outstanding Natural arranged a stop over in Los Beauty, has stepped in at short Angeles, we never queried this announcement. notice to help IPA. We had already arranged a trip around Los Angeles with Eric Dirksen the Cloud9Craft produced the Plaque used to celebrate the Chair of the local IPA, and he duly rang to confirm he would collect us at re-dedication of the IPA Stained Glass Window in Guildford Ayrshire Branch On your Bike! 9:30 the following morning. After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, Cathedral — see page 10. The plaque is 100% Welsh slate and Eric and his partner Maria, arrived in their duty vehicle and took us for a Nine members of the Birmingham branch of the International Police the template for the IPA logo was computer generated to suit. sight seeing tour of Central LA. We also visited their police station at 251E 6th Friendship Week 2011 Association have Having placed the design on the slate like a stencil, the engraving Street and the LA Police Academy. Eric and Maria then dropped us back at our hotel to just completed a is blasted out of the stone, cleaned down and then painted with collect our baggage and before leaving Eric gave me his card and said ‘Any problems – gruelling 54 mile three coats. ring me!’ We then caught the shuttle bus back to the airport. cycle ride in aid Gary Eccleston of Cloud9Craft said, “We did the Wales in Bloom An invitation is extended from IPA Ayrshire Branch for you to come As we queued at the airline desk, rumours began to circulate that our first flight had and celebrate their 25th Anniversary of charity. awards for three years running at a discounted rate (it was been cancelled because of a ‘volcanic cloud’ over the UK. The airline staff seemed The London to entertaining seeing these being presented to the little lady unsure what was happening and told us everyone was in a meeting discussing the Saturday 6 - 13 August Brighton cycle ride in gardeners who didn't expect something so small to weigh so situation. The desk finally opened one hour late, and when it was our turn, we were given Cost Per Person £599 (there is no single supplement) aid of the British much). One of our favourite jobs was for a family who wanted a two pieces of paper. One stated that our flight had been cancelled and to ring a number Heart Foundation house sign which had stick figures representing each family A non-refundable deposit of £60 is required to secure your place. in the evening and the other was a list of hotels to ring to try and take the shuttle bus takes place annually member and their pets. This was to help make the whole family back. During that evening we tried to ring the airline, and after hanging on for nearly an The deadline date for deposits is 30 October, 2010 to give us an and over 27,000 feel included after their frail grandparents had come to live hour, we were told they were rescheduling the flight for 3 May. idea of numbers and the final date for balances to be paid is cyclists make the with them. We loved the design including the horse, dog and the 30 April, 2011 journey from Clapham Common to the south coast through picturesque Panic then set in. We were on our way home, little money left, and a suitcase of dirty grandfather's habitually lost shoe.” villages and countryside. clothes – what do we do now?! We remembered Eric’s card and rang him for some If you are interested in attending, for further information The plaque will be housed permanently at IPA's Admin Centre, advice and explained our situation. He was most reassuring and told us not to worry and or booking form contact Jim Nisbet at: The team consisted of Karon Heap, Martin Sewell, Mark Sheehan, alongside a photograph of the window. Graham Wright, Mark Stokes, Bill Burrows, Phil Stacey, Chris Bradley and that he would ring us in the morning. After a fairly sleepless night, Eric rang us back and said we would be collected by a family and would be staying with them for a few days. We [email protected] or visit: Andy Gregory, with ‘back-up’ drivers Karen Burton and Chris Edgeworth helping transport the team, bikes and equipment to and from the event . were duly collected by Paul Marshall, a retired captain from LAPD living at Rodondo www.ipa-uk.org/Event- Beach. He drove us back to his lovely home overlooking the ocean, and we were greeted One of the team Andy Gregory said “Sadly one of our IPA colleagues Catalog/Friendship-Weeks by his wife Carol. She showed us to the guest room and then to the laundry room. Later Roger Lincoln passed away last year and it spurred a number of us into we had an interesting walk amongst the pelicans on the pier and a visit to In Memory getting fit again, while also raising money for a very worthwhile charity”. the large fish market. We walked back to their house and had drinks on their roof terrace The team have so far raised around £1500 and you can still sponsor watching a lovely sunset. We all spent the evening with neighbours discussing the Gary Waine, 3 region, passed away 14 July. See Karel’s tribute to them via http://original.justgiving.com/ipabirmingham difference between the USA, the UK and Scotch whisky! Gary on page 5. Sunday we relaxed, spending quality time together. On Monday 26 April, we spent several Brian Davies, 10 Region, passed away 17 July aged 69 after a Ever thought of hours phoning the British Consulate and then the airline and finally we were offered a long illness. Notified by Mike Stanbury. Recognition for flight back to the UK via Frankfurt, on 29 April, much better than 3 May! On the Tuesday, we went to meet our new hosts, Rick, a retired sheriff, and Lucinda Wallace in Becoming a Santa Monica. 2 Region Golf On the Wednesday morning we received a call from the British Consulate to say that an Star Lifer? extra flight was being arranged for Thursday morning, so we should contact our airline to Win an Article The Millennium Shield reserve our seats. After nearly five hours on the phone, our seats were finally confirmed From 1 January, 2011 the life membership fee will rise to 15 x £28 was awarded to Andy and we were going home! (£420). Currently the fee is 10 x £25 (£250). So if you choose to become a Spence on behalf of the During the afternoon, we were visited by a serving officer and IPA member, Steve IPA cup life member now you will save £170. 2 Region Golf Society. Savandez, who we were due to stay with next. Soon after, two other serving officers The award specifically To qualify for life membership you must have been an ordinary member for at called in to see ‘The English Policeman’, before we left the next day. Starting from Edition 3 a ‘Star Article’ will recognises the efforts of least four consecutive years at the time of application. Without the help of the IPA, our enforced stop over in America would have been a be chosen and a IPA Thermal cup will be the Society in sustaining nightmare. We cannot thank the chair and members of the Los Angeles Branch of the awarded as a prize. So what are you waiting If you want to find out more or if you have any questions contact: the successful Stanley IPA enough for their kindness, hospitality and friendship. We would like to thank for, email us about your news and Michele Rai on 0115 981 3638 or email: [email protected] Hanna Memorial Inter- especially Eric for arranging it all, Paul and Carol Marshall, and Rick and Lucinda Wallace adventures and you might be lucky enough Region golf tournament for all their help and support, and we look forward to meeting up with them in the future, to be selected! over 27 consecutive years. Servo per Amikeco, Nick and Pam Smith, Northamptonshire Branch 20 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 21 IPA News IPA News new Keukenhof Barbara Makes IPA shop Items There have been two more additions to the IPA Shop. has more Them Smile! These are a pair of gold coloured enamelled cufflinks priced at £5.50 inc p&p; and a manicure set housed in a Barbara Marchant silver coloured metal container, priced at £5 inc p&p. than Tulips illustrated a series of visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Shop to place an order funnies for the Caravan There are still JEDD items for sale: www.ipa-uk.org/Jedd-Merchandise Nottinghamshire and Camping Diamond Branch members John Jubilee event in Visit the forum to add your comments about any aspect of the IPA Shop. Mason and Graham Liverpool. One of these Make a suggestion as to what type of products you would like to see on sale. Buxton are organising illustrations was used on www.ipa-uk.org/Forums/Shop-Feedback a weekend trip to the mugs and coasters Amsterdam, Holland, which will include a full made for the IPA day at the famous members going on the Keukenhof Gardens. The Manchester Ship Canal dates are 15 — 18 April, cruise. (See page 12). 2011. Accommodation naturally took care of it on the Region’s behalf. will be at the Hotel A recent idea is to find a display location for some of the major Mercure aan de Astel Amsterdam for 3 nights bed & breakfast. Our Sword presentations that 6 Region have received over the years. With evening meal included on the Friday and Sunday evenings. Dave retired in 1987, as did Kevan, and nothing has been heard or The cost of the trip will be £306 per person for a double/twin seen of the sword since. room for three nights bed breakfast and 2 evening meals. (£389 Anyone for is Missing! single room). This includes coach travel, tunnel charges and Kevan recently contacted Dave, who states that on retirement he admission to the gardens together with tea/coffee facilities on In 1979, as the Chair of 6 Region, Kevan Barrett oversaw the passed the sword to someone in the IPA ‘A’ Branch of the Met. the coach. Should you wish to be part of this trip then please arrangements for the various functions when 6 Region marked He cannot remember to whom he gave the sword, and Kevan is now forward a non-returnable deposit of £75 per person. Cheques the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Police with a Scuba? taking on the task of trying to trace it. payable to ‘Notts IPA’ c/o John Mason as soon as possible. The Friendship Week. balance will then be required by no later than 11 February, 2011. So: Is there anyone out there, who was in ‘A’ Branch (which became During that week the Wilkinson Razor Company presented 6 Region To view more information visit: part of the Two Cities Branch), who knows the whereabouts of with a commemoration sword to honour the work and achievements www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Event-Catalog the sword? of the IPA. Or for that matter is there anyone anywhere who knows where it is? This came about through the connections and good offices of Dave Willis, who was then the ‘C’ Division Representative serving at Kevan and 6 Region would be most obliged for any information Bow Street. leading to its arrest. To contact Kevan please email: [email protected] Regards from or telephone BSAC on 0115 9813638 the Golden As 6 Region had no proper place to display such an item, Dave Bear New IPA Diving Good Living Dave Hardy from 3 Region knows Group Jack Niklaus personally. After telling Jack about the IPA and the Diamond Police Officer for the IPA Jubilee Anniversary, Jack wanted to Are there any members interested in creating an IPA Scuba pass on his regards to the organisation Dive Group? Says Thank You An organisation named 'Good Living - Health Matters' held and all the members. an exhibition at the Open Day at the British Section Admin Mark Faunt would like to set up a group with a broad geographical Centre in July. Send your good wishes message from a famous person to the With Her Feet Visitors were fascinated by the items of mix of contacts with access to dive sites and club equipment. display, which included models of clogged arteries, a editor, [email protected] The idea is to set up events throughout the country and A marathon-running police officer has had to smoker's lung and 1lb of body fat. throughout the year where divers could meet for either organised seek treatment from the very charity she is trying Christine Golding of 'Good Living - Health Matters' said, or impromptu diving sessions. There are currently two members: to raise money for. Jackie Muller, the Secretary of "We were really pleased with the opportunity to come to Mark Faunt and Tess Adams from North and South England Lothian and Borders Police Federation, is vowing not the Open Day and give advice to visitors on how they respectively. They are keen to create a Dive Group and they would to let an injury to her ankle hold her back as she can improve their health and well being." New Members like to hear from other keen divers who would be interested in the continues with her training for the ING New York The organisation, which formed shortly before the Open City Marathon in November. Day and receives sponsorship from the British Heart There are 111 new IPA members since the last creation of such a group. Jackie is taking part in the event in aid of the Foundation to carry out its work, has a website edition of Police World. Mark hopes that in the future trips will be organised around the Police Treatment Centres. After falling down some stairs and www.goodliving-healthmatters.org.uk/index.asp Congratulations to all the World and would like to hear about experiences and contacts that injuring her ankle Jackie applied to receive intensive physiotherapy at branches that successfully members have made that can help other divers. Castlebrae, the Police Treatment Centre in Scotland. recruited new members. Mark would like to see this new group attend the DiveFest in Jackie is confident the treatment she has received, coupled with her Cornwall which is held annually. He would therefore like to hear intensive training programme, will help her cross the finishing line in The website lists all new members, from Divers of all abilities that could help in forming a Dive Group November. As if the challenge of completing the marathon isn’t you can find this list at: that could eventually liaise and dive with foreign sections. Great Rate enough, Jackie has set herself a target of raising £20,000 for the www.ipa-uk.org/Member-Area/new-members. If you are interested then please contact: Mark Faunt at: Police Treatment Centres. MBNA are offering IPA members a great credit card that [email protected] If you would like to help Jackie achieve her target, you can sponsor supports the IPA. See page 30 for more details. her via her JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/Jackie-Muller 22 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 23 International News Competition Page

Details of all international events can be found on-line: www.en.ipa-iac.org/online-diary/en_diary-events.htm AUSTRIA 23rd IPA Krampus party and also the 25th anniversary of IPA Upper Section New Zealand Carinthia from 3 to 5 December, 2010. For details and booking visit: Crossword www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Event-Catalog/Social Friendship Week 5 - 14 April, 2011 The IPA Ski Week 2011, Sektion Österreich – Landesgruppe, will take place from 29 January to 5 February . For details and booking Upon arrival into Auckland you will be welcomed by IPA Members visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Event-Catalog/Sport & Sudoku and transferred to the scenic Airedale Hotel in central Auckland where you are booked in for the first night of the tour. In this edition we are giving you the chance to win a copy of ‘Kent Disasters’ CANADA by Roy Ingleton in our crossword competition. Enter the sudoku competition and win a The following eight days will be spent touring places such as the IPA 2012 Canadian Rocky Mountain Tour. The three IPA Canada copy of ‘Unsolved Murders In and Around Derbyshire’ by Scott C Lomax. Solve the regions in Alberta are once again hosting an exciting IPA friendship incredible Waipoua Forest, Paihia and the wonders of this puzzles and then send them in. The lucky winners will be drawn from the hat. tour. This tour is tentatively scheduled for 2 - 14 June, 2012. This amazing Island’s scattered wonderland, Cape Brett and the coach tour will spend two nights in Calgary, two nights in Banff, two famous Hole in the Rock cruise, Rotorua and Te Puia Thermal Books supplied by Pen & Sword Books Limited. For similar titles visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk, nights in Waterton and two nights in Edmonton. While in Edmonton our Reserve, home of the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. tour guests will join the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting delegates Send the completed crossword to: from across the country for joint social events. Tour costs per person are: IPA, Editor, Arthur Troop House, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford. Nottingham, NG2 6A. Single Room @ NZD $2460.00, Twin Sharing @ NZD $1895 The prices of $1,800 CAD for the Alberta tour or $2,400 CAD for the Please include your name, address and membership number. full tour terminating in Vancouver are per person based on double A deposit of NZD $500.00 per person is required on or before The deadline for entries is 25 October, 2010. occupancy. Tour details will be updated on 30 November 2010. http://ipa.ca/events/rockymountaintour2012.php Balance of payment is required by 31 January 2011 123456 Across Down IPA Canada celebrates its 50th Anniversary 1. Crises (11) 2. Untidily (7) Visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Event-Catalog/Friendship- 7 8 4 -14 June, 2011 Weeks for more details and booking. 9. Axiom (5) 3. Recharges (7) lPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario 910 has to offer! The 10 day tour includes visits to London (home of 10. Cause friction (3) 4. Hatred (6) Canada’s founder), Niagara Falls, and see the sites of Toronto (the 11 11. Rope with running noose (5) 5. Muscular contraction (5) capital city of Ontario). All these sights and more, along with the 12 12. Recipient of money (5) 6. Ahead of time (5) warm hospitality of Canada awaits you! The tour begins on 20th Section Slovenia 13. Vacations (8) 7. Without much effort (4-7) Saturday 4 June following the lPA Canada AGM in London, Ontario. 13 The tour concludes on Tuesday 14 June in Toronto, Ontario. Anniversary Celebrations 16. Capital of South Carolina (8) 8. Perception (11) 14 15 The cost for this all-inclusive tour is only $1,900 (Canadian) per 18. Traveller on horseback (5) 14. With sweetening added (7) person based on double occupancy or $2,400 (Canadian) per You are invited to join the celebrations from 21 to 24 April, 2011 16 17 21. Proof of vindication (5) 15. Causes to be indebted (7) person for single occupancy. This tour is only open to the first 54 We are cordially inviting you to the celebration of the 20th anniversary people who register. For further Information contact: of Section Slovenia, taking place at Hotel Špik in Gozd Martuljek from 18 19 20 22. Self (3) 17. Ukrainian port (6) cop300@mountaincanbelte 21 to 24 April, 2011. 21 23. Not a winner (5) 19. Male bee (5) Visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/Friendship-Weeks Our Section was established on 20 April, 1991, and now after 20 24. Commodities (11) 20. Remnant (5) years, we would like to celebrate this anniversary at the same place 22 23 FRANCE and in the very same hotel that the founding assembly took place. IPA France - Ladies International Friendly Indoor Football 280 euro person which includes: Edition 2 Winners: Tournament - at the Centre Sportif SNCF des Trois Doms – Route St Congratulations to 24 JUST - 80500 MONTDIDIER, France, 14 - 18 March, 2011. - Full programme of the celebrations, Alastair Thomson from 1 - Accommodation (double room) and meals at Hotel ŠPIK, including The tournament is limited to 16 teams. The number of players per Region who sent in the lucky lunch in Goriška Brda, team is limited to 9 players maximum. 5 players must participate in winning crossword entry. - A commemorative present, the game (goalkeeper + 4 players on the field and 4 reserves). About the books Alastair wins a copy of 'Great - Transport from the Jože Pučnik Airport in Ljubljana to the hotel 2 4 8 Hoaxes, Artful Fakers and PACKAGE PRICE € 180 P.P Included in the price · Welcome Buffet · 5 and back. Kent Disasters: Disasters Cheating Charlatans’ by Nigel days - 4 nights, full board and breakfast on the day of departure · APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Monday, 28 February, 2011 punctuate our national history and Blundell and Sue Blackhall. Rental of bed linen (duvets, sheets and pillows) · Beds are made upon 4 5 8 1 some are so extraordinary, and so David Stamp from 11 Region e-mail: [email protected] arrival · Rental of bath towels · Participation of your team · A team terrible in their consequences, like wins a copy of 'Miscarriages of trophy for the best keeper, the best scorer, the team with the Further details and booking forms are available at: 1 9 3 4 the Black Death, the Great Fire of Justice' by John J. Eddleston. most fair-play · ID badge · Souvenir t-shirt · Opening Ceremony on www.ipa-uk.org/ London and the Blitz, that they Monday, 14 March, Night of Champions buffet on 17 March (including come to define an era. Roy Ingleton, distribution of trophies, show and DJ) 7 6 4 in this gripping and well researched book, has made a telling selection of the sequence of disasters that have hit the If you have any questions please contact us at: people of Kent. [email protected] or download the programme at www.ipa- Visit www.ipa-houses.info uk.org/Write/Documents Unsolved Murders In and Around Derbyshire: There is no The IPA offers great value accommodation in more 2 3 1 such thing as the perfect crime. Yet within these pages are USA than 40 IPA houses in 20 different countries. Also see page 10 thirteen 20th Century murders whose perpetrators have - so Cajun Country and the Great River Road on 10 - 16 November, 2010. far - escaped justice. Some may still be alive, cold cases The Motor Coach Trip departs from Region 57 near St. Louis. Join us as 5 7 4 2 awaiting new forensic leads but others have taken their we journey into the Deep South for an awesome historical and cultural chilling secrets to the grave. experience.Open to all IPA members and friends. Cost: Double $1230 3 9 5 8 Famous modern cases are also explored, based on new Single $, Triple $1100, Quad $1040. Deposit of $25 due at time of research. The Barbara Mayo murder is still in the memory of booking. Final payment due 24 September, 2010. For more details many Derbyshire people as is the Stephen Downing and booking visit: www.ipa-usa.org/region57 8 2 1 miscarriage of justice. A compelling read for anyone interested in true crime.

24 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 25 Article October Meal, Tuesday 11 December: At the West 6 Region - New Scotland Yard AGM on End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue, Oldham, Tuesday 8 February, 2011 at 6.30pm. 7 Region - Devon Branch, 8 - 10 October. commencing at 8pm. Contact: [email protected] Invitation to join the Weekend at Torquay. Contact: [email protected] for more details. Devon members invite members from within 7 Region to join them. Cost £83 per person 7 Region - Christmas Function, Saturday 11 3 REGION - IPA LEEDS BRANCH AGM December - at the Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Tuesday 8 February, 2011. At Leeds City The President’s half board at the Balmoral Hotel, Meadfoot, Torquay. Tel. 01803-293381. For further Ives in Cornwall. Police Social Club, Gledhow Lane, Gledhow, details contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Leeds, LS8 1NQ. Contact: [email protected] 3 Region - Scarborough Branch, Sunday 10 3 Region - Scarborough Branch, Sunday 12 5 Region - Derbyshire Branch AGM and December: Christmas Lunch, venue yet to Meal, 9 February, 2011. At the Kestrel Rallying Call October: Bowling & Buffet at Ryedale Indoor Bowling Centre, Norton, Malton at 3.00pm. If be confirmed. Public House, Upper Marehay Road, you would like to play in a gentle and For more information and booking contact: Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire. Diary dates National President, Steve Connor, urged delegates at this year’s relaxing, or slightly more energetic and [email protected] If meal required please contact Secretary - National Council Meeting to “go away and enrol at least two competitive game of bowls followed by a Sean Murphy, email: [email protected] 11 Region Sussex Branch - Christmas new members”. buffet and time to pass the time of day with Lunch, Sunday 12 December: At The 3 Region Durham Branch AGM, Sunday 13, His message, which he has friends old and new then put this date in Comfort Inn, Crossbush, Nr Arundel. February, 2011. Location to be agreed. your diary. supported with positive Contact: [email protected] 7 Region - Devon Branch AGM, Tuesday 15 action, (he’s recruited two For more information and booking contact: February, 2011. Takes place at Gladstones 11 Region - Kent Branch Christmas Lunch. members himself) also goes [email protected] Police/Hospital Social Club, Gladstones How to enter On Sunday 12 December at 1pm at the out to all members of 3 Region - Scarborough Branch, Sunday 24 Road, Heavitree, Exeter at 7.00pm. Food International Hotel, Ashford. The cost will be the Section. 1. Get two colleagues to enrol on-line via Section UK’s website* October: Charity Kart Grand Prix. Following £17.00 per person. Contact [email protected] and Speaker to follow. http://www.ipa-uk.org/Join-Us the hugely successful charity Grand Prix Kart for booking. Contact: [email protected] The names of all those who event held last year, this event is being held have recruited two new 2. Send an email* to [email protected] giving your own name and 5 Region - Derbyshire Branch, Wednesday 7 Region Hampshire AGM 16 February, again. The race will be a 2 hour team event. members between 1 October – those of your new recruits. 15 December. Christmas Meal at The 2011 at 7pm. Venue is the Winchester room There is a restriction of eight teams with a 31 December, 2010 will be Kestrel Public House, Upper Marehay Road, at Netley Headquarters. 3.Enrolments must be made between 1 October – 31 December 2010 maximum of five drivers per team. Even if Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire, to book please Contact: [email protected] published on Section UK’s website. The names to qualify for the prize draw. you don’t want to drive, this will be a great email: [email protected] 11 Region Sussex Branch AGM, 16 will also go into the hat and will win a JEDD 4. You can enter as many times as you like, just let us know each time you spectacle to watch so please come along February, 2011. Members and guests are print plus £50 on receipt of framing costs. recruit two people. and support the event. This year, we are 5 Region - Northampton Branch Christmas welcome and a free finger buffet will be Sorry Mr President, the start/finish dates mean insisting that at least 2 members of each Lunch at the Dairy Farm, Stowe Nine available following the meeting. Further you’ll need to recruit two more new members if team are members of the IPA. The cost per Churches on Sunday 19 December, 2010. details from: [email protected] you want to enter! Some things you might need to know team is £135. Unlike last year, full payment Contact: [email protected] 7 Region - Thames Valley South Branch There’s never a better time to join - The joining fee is £35 from 1 October 2010. will have to be made in advance and in any for more details. case before 9th October. Places fill very AGM, Thursday 17th February 2011. Any member joining between 1 October – 31 December, 2010 does not have to quickly so book early. 11 Region Sussex Branch Christmas 7.30pm start at the Alma Social Club, Alma pay a renewal fee until 2012. Road, Windsor, Berkshire. A buffet will For more information and booking contact: Luncheon. Further details for all events can You’ve now more colleagues who you can approach - The Section’s Rules have be available. [email protected] be obtained from Adrian Boniface at changed to allow PCSO’s, SOCO’s (or their equivalent terminology) and Contact: [email protected] Congratulations 9 Region - Trip to the Tower of London - [email protected] Investigating officers to join IPA. People who resigned voluntarily and who can 9 Region - Middlesex Branch (North West to Hertfordshire and Devon who have ceremony of 'The Keys'. On 26 October, To find details of all events, including produce written proof that they previously served in the police for 10 years or London) AGM, 21 February, 2011. 8pm at had some real success with 71 new 2010 9 Region have arranged a trip to meetings, visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Event- members recruited during July and more can also apply for membership. Met Police Sports, Club, Aldenham Road, witness the ceremony of 'The Keys' at the Catalog or contact BSAC. August. Perhaps they could pass on a Bushey, Herts. *We’re flexible - Electronic applications and emails are preferred, but if Tower of London. Contact John Cooper: few tips! Contact: [email protected] internet access is difficult, please contact BSAC. [email protected] 7 Region - Avon & Somerset South AGM, 5 Region - Northampton Branch Sunday January 2011 Tuesday 22 February, 2011. 8pm at the Lunch Sunday 31 October, 2010. 3 Region - Scarborough Branch, Oldenburg Railway Inn, Sandford. Those wanting a meal Contact: [email protected] Cabbage Festival: Friday 28 January - prior to the meeting will need to order for more details. Sunday 30 January, 2011 through David Read, no later than Full details for the Oldenburg Cabbage 20 February 2011. Diamond Festival have not been circulated but it has Jubilee Tie Pin Jubilee Mug Jubilee Art Print November Contact: avon-and-somerset-south@ipa- been confirmed that it will take place on 11 Region - Kent Branch Classical uk.org Jubilee Friday 28 January - Sunday 30 January, only £1.00 + P&P only £7.00 + P&P only £25 inc P&P Spectacular 20 November. Tickets are £44 2011. This is the 40th anniversary of the 10 Region - K Branch AGM, Thursday 24 per person. This includes travel, a fish & event for Oldenburg IPA so it will no doubt be February, 2011. At Chigwell Police Club. Memorabilia chip supper with bread and butter, pickles extra special. We can expect the closing date Contact: [email protected] and a pot of tea. If we sell all 50 tickets the Below is the range of for bookings to be 31 October, 2010 so if you price will be reduced to £39. If you would The Motorcycling Group AGM, Wednesday merchandise based upon the are thinking about going, please register your like to come please contact [email protected] 16 March, 2011. 12 noon at Police Mutual specially commissioned artwork interest with Chris Charlton. A number of for more information. (P.M.A.S) Alexandra House, Queen Street by Jedd for the IPA Diamond travel options will be available dependent Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6QS. 9 Region - Trip to the Tower of London - Jubilee Celebrations. upon the number of people interested Contact: [email protected] ceremony of 'The Keys'. On 23 November, in attending. More detail can be found by 2010 9 Region have arranged a trip to 1 Region AGM Sunday 27 March, 2011. visiting: www.ipa-uk.org/Jedd- Tie pins celebrating the 60th This artwork is available to buy Contact: [email protected] Ceramic mug celebrating the witness the ceremony of 'The Keys' at the 10am start at the Northern Police Merchandise Anniversary of the International as an A2 print with the 60th Anniversary of the Tower of London. Contact John Cooper: Convalescent Home, Castlebrae, Castleton or by contacting: Police Association cost being £25 including the International Police Association [email protected] AGM Dates Road, Auchterarder, PH3 1AG. [email protected] postage and packing. The image is that of the longest Contact: [email protected] The image is that of the limited 5 Region - Northampton AGM on Friday 4 if you wish to purchase any of the serving member, Len Washer, edition print by the renowned December February, 2011. Jubilee memorabilia as they are member no.4 Contact: [email protected] not available via Ebay. police artist Jedd 3 Region - Northumbria Branch Christmas For Youth Exchange, Penpal, Taken from the limited edition print for more details. Weekend, 3 — 5 December: See page 18. memorabilia & Special by the renowned police artist Jedd, backed by a diamond. Contact: [email protected] 3 Region - Scarborough Branch AGM - will Requests and much more be held on Sunday 6 February, 2011 at 3 Region - Rochdale & District Branch visit:www.ipa-uk.org/ 11.00am. Contact: [email protected] Members-Home-Page 26 Police World Vol 55 No.3 2010 27 Letters Page Official Merchandise

In each edition the ‘Star Letter’ will be awarded an colourful uniforms of some of our overseas visitors was splendid Mail Order should include payment in advance with cheques made payable to IPA and sent to BSAC, IPA baseball cap, so what are you waiting for, write to observe. Arthur Troop House, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ. in and have your say! It was noticeable after the Service that so many visitors were reluctant to Merchandise can now be purchased online, visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Shop - and click the ebay link. Star leave, staying in the brilliant sunshine to talk to old and new friends. It is a Letter fitting tribute to the Association that there are no strangers in the IPA, Payment can then be made via a PAYPAL account. Dear Editor just friends that you have not yet met. I was reading through my recent ( vol 55 No 2 2010) For my part I met friends that I had last met some 30 years ago when I copy of Police World and I particularly enjoyed the article on the ceremony regularly attended National Council meetings and others from the old 6 Wallets Golf Umbrella Baseball Cap of ‘The Keys’. (4) Region before we became 11 Region. only £15.00 inc P&P only £12.00 inc P&P only £6.99 inc P&P I was in The Coldstream Guards (nulli secudus) many years ago now, and Looking back I am pleased that over the years I was able to take advantage like many retired and serving Police Officers who served in any of the Foot of some of the facilities that the IPA has to offer. I recommend members Guards had to do ceremonial duties when in the country. enlarge their circle of friends by also taking advantage of these facilities. I recall having to be on guard at the Tower of London and there had been a Remember - Anno Domini - waits for no man. request from one of the TV Companies to film the ceremony of ‘The Keys’. A Geordie lad from Ashington was chosen to challenge ‘The Keys’. In Friendship, Ken Rosam, Surrey branch. Barney (as I will call him ) was a very broad Ashington Pitmatic speaking likeable lad but always with a cheeky and unpredictable side to him — we all knew he would be up to something — particularly when by himself he would burst out into fits of laughter as he schemed away in his mind how he Dear Editor Leather ID wallet with an enamel IPA Large blue and white canopy with High quality in navy with the was to ‘challenge’. logo inside. Size is 11cm x 8cm wooden handle. IPA Section UK IPA logo embroidered on the when closed. logo appears on one side. front. British section Officer of the Guard — Senior NCOs had us out making sure that the whole embroidered on one side and programme would run without problem - even Barney surprised us with his the Union flag on the other. razor sharp foot movements and loud challenge — TV producer and the luvvies were obviously thrilled with the prospect of a brilliant display. Cufflinks Ladies Manicure Set Car Windscreen Sticker New Section UK Pennant Time came — Boots polished, Bearskins brushed, uniforms immaculate — Cameras ready — Guard ready — Drummer with the lantern ready — Officer only £5.50 inc P&P only £5.00 inc P&P only £2 inc P&P only £4 inc P&P ready — Yeoman with the Keys ready — perfect — “action!”— the keys were marched forward to the gate — the order came loud and clear from Barney on his Challenge —“Halt,” he screamed in a loud voice — “Wee gaans theor?”— the Yeoman of the Guard politely said “The Keys”— Barney yells at the top of his voice,“Wees Keys?” Yeoman “Queen Elizabeth the Seconds Keys.” Barney shouted in his best Pitmatic, “Pass Queen lisabith the seconds keys! Aals weel noo” Cut ! — Cut! No - no we cannot have that we need someone else, the Producer was so close to tears while we were in tears of laughter and Barney was dragged to one side by the Senior NCO to the words, Gold-coloured cufflinks with enamel In a silver-coloured metallic IPA logo sticker for car windscreens. On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July this year Julie and I looked after the Fabric pennant with machine  IPA logo on fascia. container measuring 12cm high “I am going to ram this pace ! stick so far up you you will Pennington family from Houston Texas on a quick visit to Norfolk. We had embroidered IPA logo.   and 4.5cm wide.. never need to bend for the rest of your the pleasure of meeting Joe who is a serving officer with the Houston Fascia measuring 2cm in diameter. Size is 13.5cm x 23cm  life” Police, Cathy his wife and their 21 year old son Eric. Eric was studying We reckoned the NCO didn’t see the funny side of Barney’s chance to history for his minor subject at college. They expressed an interest in Lanyards Thermal Cup with Lid Drinks Bottle Diamond Jubilee Pin challenge on TV particularly when he was told, “You have lost your name Roman and Viking history. and are on Company Orders in the morning”, — no problem to Barney, I am We met them at 5 pm on the M25 and made sure they were settled in at only £2 inc P&P only £5.50 inc P&P only £3.75 inc P&P only £1.00 inc P&P sure, there was a worn patch in the Company Commander’s carpet all their accommodation at the Travel Lodge. We left them for the evening. Barney’s. We managed to get them into the Travel Lodge on Queens Road Norwich at He was in close arrest for a week — I can say that a rerun was done using the last minute as they had not booked ahead. another challenger and all went well and looked good on TV. Julie and I collected them at 9am on the Saturday and we all went to the Just thought I would share this joyous note from my past, as it always Norwich Museum to have a quick look at the artifacts found in Norfolk from becomes a centre of any reunion I attend with the Coldstream Guards the Roman and Viking periods. We went on to Caistor St Edmunds to look at Association — and fuelled by the quaffing of the foaming brew we spend a the site of Venta Icenorum, a walled town, built just after the Boudiccan happy time laughing for the umpteenth time in as many years. rebellion about A.D. 70. Through our mobile phone Eric was able to have a commentary about the site. We lunched at a pub in Loddon where we were Regards, Brian William Finlayson, Northumberland made most welcome by the staff. After lunch we went to the Roman Fort at Blue nylon strap with metal clip. Stainless steel thermal cup, Blue plastic drinks bottle, 18.5 cm tall. Enamel Diamond Jubilee pin Burgh Castle built about 200 A.D. They were most impressed by the With International Police Association 16 cm tall, with plastic lid. IPA badge, measures 2.5 cm wide. remaining fort walls which encompass three sides of the site. After a Section UK, and website address logo printed on orange plastic protective outer covering. comfort stop at our home we all went out for a meal at Wayford Bridge and repeat printed along length. Dear Editor back to the Travel Lodge at about 11pm. It was a full day and they were all Congratulations to those who were involved in organising the excellent off to York the following morning. They had made contact with Alan Brown Service at Guildford Cathedral on 17th June for the rededication of the another IPA member in the York area who would assist them whilst they IPA stained glass window in the Cathedral to celebrate the Association’s were there. They had a full itinerary and hoped to go to Northumberland, Diamond Jubilee. Scotland, Wales and France whilst they were over here. We enjoyed their Visit the forum to add your comments about any aspect of the IPA Shop: They did well to include hymns from the four countries of the company and hope to keep in touch. United Kingdom. www.ipa-uk.org/Forums/Shop-Feedback Christopher and Julie Hulse, Norfolk branch It was great to see all ranks of the Police Service represented and the

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