Police World 2 2016

IPA News

Member Day Chris Charlton Secretary, Scarborough Branch In recognition of Member Day, the celebration of founder Arthur Troop’s birthday, members and friends from Scarborough Branch braved heavy rain and sleet as they walked from Ravenscar to Robin Hoods Bay along the now disused Scarborough to Whitby railway line on Saturday 12th December 2015. They paused under a bridge to drink a small toast to Arthur.

Hungarian IPA Here’s some information on the upcoming events for the Hungarian IPA: The draft program is: Sunday 01.05.2016: arrive Budapest, welcome dinner Monday: sightseeing in Budapest, dinner on boat on Danube Tuesday: sightseeing incl. Parliament, dinner and dance Wednesday: transfer to Veszprem, medieval dinner in Sümeg Castle Thursday: sightseeing in Balatonfüred at Lake Balaton, boating and wine tasting Friday: sightseeing in Balatonfüred, sightseeing in Veszprem, Gizella Festival, grill party Saturday: Gala Dinner Sunday 08.05.2016: departure, transfer to the airport to Budapest More information: ipa25veszprem@gmail.com

Carol Spence, Chair of No 2 Region presenting Pete Connolly our Secretary General with a gift from No.2 Region. Pete has given 6 years of sterling, indefatigable service as the Secretary of No 2 Region and will be a huge asset to the NEC.

Barra beautiful

I am a member of IPA and recently finished serving 2 years on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides Scotland. The view is taken on the way back from a check of the comms mast. Chris Pile

Upcoming activities of London South Branch. Geoff Bailey Secretary London South. 4th April - quarterly meeting 7.30pm at Imber Court Sports club 4th July - quarterly meeting 7.30pm at The Warren Sports club 1st October - quarterly meeting 11am. at The Warren Sports club . Followed by 11 Region meeting. We have visits arranged to the Tower of London on Tuesday 26th April and again on 19th July. We are looking to arrange a theatre trip to London in May, possibly to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory .

POLICE WORLD Vol 61 No. 2, 2016

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