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IPA 7 Region Quizzers Battle
for Trophy
Marilyn McQueen, Devon branch,
and Val Mearns, Cornwall branch,
were congratulated for organising
another joint branch quiz event at
Betty Cottles Inn, Okehampton.
Twenty five people attended the
quiz, which is proving ever more
popular with members and their
families.
Devon branch Secretary, Graham
Bulford, said, “Devon branch lost
the trophy to Cornwall - so we are
waiting for another opportunity
to win it back! If you are a
quizzer, do come along and join in,
we need your help!”
New Member
Steps up to
the Plate
When West Mercia branch notified IPA
HQ of their committee for 2015, one
member stood out because of his length
of membership.
Julian Mawdesley enrolled only last year and
the Communications Team was intrigued as
to why Julian was willing to volunteer and
how he’d used his membership so far. In
his story that appears on Web News: www.
ipa-uk.org/News/new-member-steps-up-to-
the-plate Julian says,
“I have just started my second year as an IPA
member and I have no regrets in joining! I
retired on a thirty year pension in 2009 and
after the initial ‘joy’ of not having to get out
of bed in the morning for work, I became
restless. Nothing prepares you for the loss of
the camaraderie and the common goals that
you once had.
Now with more time on my hands I wanted
to feel part of the ‘family’ again and took
advantage of the free one year option to join.
Since then I have attended my region’s AGM
where I met with colleagues that I had once
worked with and new contacts that made me
feel welcome and useful.
I would encourage IPA members to promote
membership to their colleagues and for
any serving or retired member of the police
family to look at the IPA web site and
seriously consider joining the scheme as
the benefits and social connections open
to its members worldwide will broaden and
enhance your life.”
POLICE WORLD Vol 60 No. 2, 2015
IPA News
11 Region Host 3
Region, Sweden,
in London
There has been a strong friendship between
IPA members in 3 Region, Gothenburg and
members in 11 Region, UK, for some time now.
In January, members from Gothenburg visited
the UK for sightseeing in London and parts of the
South-East. Their trip ending with a weekend get
together with UK members.
The group took advantage of the new offer
from Fun London Tours which is available to IPA
members. Their day was spent taking a very
interesting walking tour entitled ‘Secret London’.
The tour focused on the area of Trafalgar Square,
Charing Cross and The Embankment and was
led by Matt Gedge, pictured right, of Fun London
Tours.
Mick Abbott said, “We visited the National Police
Memorial adjacent to Admiralty Arch, to pay
our respects to fallen colleagues. A bar on The
Embankment beckoned and we shared stories
whilst sampling their mulled wine to warm us on
what was now a chilly late afternoon.”
Later the group headed to The Union Jack Club
for some R&R before they gathered for an
evening meal in the Club’s restaurant.
Mick added, “We all had a convivial evening and
have strengthened our links even more.”
IPA members can take advantage of this
wonderful Union Jack Club facility, by becoming a
‘temporary member’ during their stay. For more
information about this and Fun London Tours
visit:
Contact: if you want
to take part in the next event.
7 Region quizzers enjoying the evening
Assist Other
Members? Visit the
Notice Board:
Notice-Board
In Memory
John McKittrick, from Central Scotland
branch, passed away 14 February, 2015,
aged 80. John was an active bowler and
attended many IPA trips and functions. He
will be sadly missed. Notified by Andy Wright.
Stanley Hodges, Warwickshire and Coventry
branch. Stanley joined the IPA in 1961 and
was an active member until ill health at
Christmas, 2014. Notified by Lyn Attwood.
Matt Gedge