Police World Edition 4, 2013

IPA News

Treasurer Represents Section UK in Netherlands

A Franconian Welcome in Bamberg

In May, Section UK Treasurer, Fred Boyd, attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of Section Netherlands. Following Section UK’s 60th Anniversary in Guildford in 2010, Vice President, Mark Kernohan, had the honour of handing over the Anniversary Baton to Section Netherlands as they were the second IPA Section to be formed. Earlier in 2013, National President, Tom Crozier, received an invitation from Section Netherlands to join them and celebrate their 60th Anniversary celebrations in the Hague, Holland.

Johanna Schotanus and Fred Boyd

Sean Murphy and Jürgen Simon

Sean Murphy, Derbyshire branch Secretary, and his wife Eileen recently visited Bamberg in Bavaria, Germany, located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz, to see their youngest daughter who is teaching at the University . Bamberg is a beautiful small city which holds UNESCO world heritage status. Before their trip, in June, Sean contacted the IPA in Bamberg with a travel request. Shortly after he received an email from their Secretary, Jürgen Simon, who agreed to meet them. Jürgen took them on a walking trip of the ‘beautiful medieval village’, as Jürgen refers to Bamberg. The evening ended up in the area’s oldest public house, ‘Sternla’ which dates back to 1308, where gifts were exchanged. Sean said, “ Jürgen was very welcoming, knowledgeable and spoke very good English” . Jürgen also took them to Altenberg which has a magnificent view of Bamberg. On the night before Sean and Eileen left, Jürgen and his wife Jutta picked them up at 5pm, when the temperature was still an astonishing 38 o C, and took them to Bamberg Garden Museum. There they joined members from the local IPA branch for a meal. The couple were treated to a typical Franconian meal of sausage, radish and special smoked beer and were made to feel very welcome.

Fred Boyd was chosen to represent Section UK at the event. Fred said, “ I was honoured to represent Section

Fred relaxes with members of Section Netherlands

UK and received a warm welcome from President, Johanna Schotanus, and the 3rd International President, Kees Sal. I met with many international guests including the President from Section Belgium, Serge Kingels. During the afternoon we were joined by other guests including a representative from the UK Embassy - Helen Hansen. I also had the privilege of meeting the President of Section France, Rose Lourme.” During the gala evening the Anniversary Baton was handed over to Serge Kingels by Johanna Schotanus. Section Belgium was the third IPA Section to be formed and will, later this year, hand the Baton over to Section France - who were the fourth Section to be formed. To view images from the event visit: www.ipa-nederland.nl/ipa- nederland/algemeen/fotos-ipa-jubileum/ Guests of IPA Take Part In Armed Forces Parade French Police Nationale officers Stephane Le

Roch and Jerome Legende were guests at the police open day in Bishops Stortford on 29 June and took part in the Armed Forces Parade as part of the police contingent. They were guests of Hertfordshire branch and met the Mayor of Bishops Stortford and many IPA members during their visit.

Preparing the meal

East Herts Neighbourhood Inspector, Chris Hunt, presents an IPA certificate to the French officers.

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