Police World Edition 4, 2013

IPA News

IPA Have a Ball for National Police Memorial Day

50 Years of Friendship 9 Region has recognised 24 members who have served the Association for 50 years or more by holding a special event to say thank you. One of the members is Gerry Harvey, from Hertfordshire branch, who joined in 1962. Gerry said, “ Being in the IPA and meeting members from other IPA sections has been the most warm and enjoyable time. You don't only meet IPA members, but you also meet their families, friends and see their way of life - it’s a total experience.”

Members of the Motorcycle Group and their guests attended a Charity Ball at The Royal York Hotel, York. Members were joined by Joe and Sharon Holness from the National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) in order to raise funds for the NPMD. The event consisted of a three course meal followed by a performance by Mick Miller, from the 1970/80’s show The Comedians. After his performance he chatted and mingled with the guests. Section UK Secretary General, Dave Taylor, who organised the event said, “I am pleased to announce that the event raised £500 for the IPA’s nominated charity. Given that we had 30 guests attend, that is a great achievement and I thank those that supported the event as well as Mick Miller for a superb performance.” Joe Holness said, "The IPA's support is greatly appreciated and is extremely important to us.” After the event Dave was asked to organise another Charity Ball for next year. “It is always nice to receive support from members.” The prize of a two night half board break at The Palace Hotel, Torquay was won by new member of the IPA, Tracy Seavers, who said, “I am over the moon that I have won the break for my husband Dave and myself. I’ve only just joined the IPA and so far we have enjoyed a week with the motorcycle group at their AGM at Gimborn and the Charity Ball was a great place to meet more IPA members.” Plans are already being put together to run another event next year at The Royal York Hotel, 21 June at 7.30pm - for more information visit: www.ipa-uk.org/event - catalog

Gerry Harvey, Arthur Troop and Ken Moss in the 1970s

Gerry recalls his IPA story below. “I was a sergeant, serving at Dalston in 'G' Division, when I joined the IPA in 1962. A small band of chaps from Hackney formed up to have meetings. Things were going along nicely, with dinners and trips. It was whilst on holiday in Spain with my family, in 1970, that I had my first encounter with the international IPA as I saw a badge on a German car. After a few enquiries, I met up with Robert Kaust and his wife who came from Ashaffenberg. We met up every day and enjoyed each others company. I invited Robert and his wife to stay with us back home. I wrote an article about this meeting in our mag' 'Out and About'. The visit consisted of days out in London, visits and parties until they left and an invite for us to visit them in Ashaffenberg. This led on to further exchanges between us. I have made many friends through the IPA over 50 years - from members just knocking on my station door that led to years of IPA trips and parties - to being introduced to members, who became life long friends. One friend Shelley Wright, a sergeant from Harlow, had been on the beat with Arthur Troop before she came down to Essex. We enjoyed many parties and evening dinners to which Arthur Troop attended with his wife. Another special memory was a visit to Koln police headquarters for the 'Rosen Montag' celebrations. I met up with a member called John Uebacks - we became friends and exchanged many visits to Heinsberg Karken, where he lived. We also met up with police from Wuppertal. We experienced many visits in the area and went skiing in the Black Forest - all thanks to the IPA.” Sorry Britt In edition 3 of Police World, an article was published on page 9 entitled ‘Twinning is a Winning Combination’. I must apologise as there is a mistake with one of the picture captions - it incorrectly names May-Britt Rinaldo with Phillip and Vivienne Powell, when in fact it was Britt Hermansson. Donna Powell , Sussex branch

Joe Holness, Mick Miller and Dave Taylor

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