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Growing Collection
IPA Section USA member David Peller is a keen collector of IPA Section pins or badges and
seeks help from Section UK members in growing his collection.
David also collects miniature badges and helmet plates from police all over the world and if
necessary, is happy to trade. He has bequeathed his collection to Gimborn and is keen to establish
a history of all regions/branches.
IPA members should contact David direct on:
Danes with Hammers
Members of IPA Section Denmark received help and hospitality from IPA
members in London – prior to and during a trip in March 2015.
Martyn Evans, Secretary of London North (of the Thames) Branch gives an
account of what happened:
“Last December I received an email from a Danish IPA member who needed
help planning a trip to London. He and sixteen colleagues had an interest in
British premiership football and I was asked if I could assist with arranging
a visit to a London premiership club and also to meet for a drink. I was
happy to assist. The visitors were due to arrive on the 19th of March 2015.
I am not a football fan and my knowledge in this area was very limited so
I sought assistance from members by sending an email out outlining the
request. I was pleased to get a reply from a London North member who was
a serving officer and had worked on the Met Police Football Intelligence
Unit. I forwarded the information to the Danish member and as a result he
was able to book tickets to see a West Ham United game.
After watching the game, the group then visited some London pubs and
tourist attractions. Members from the London North, Scotland Yard and
British Transport Police IPA branches attended. The evening was most
enjoyable and we all learned a little more about policing in Denmark and,
most importantly, made new friends.
The Danes were most grateful for help provided and we have been invited
to visit them in Denmark. Indeed, some of us have remained in touch.”
Martyn Evans, Secretary - London North (Of The Thames) Branch
Michele Rai, Business Operations Manager for
the IPA Section UK, has negotiated a fantastic
deal for IPA members.
Section UK members can now receive 10%
or 20% discount on accommodation booked
through PH Hotels, Four Pillars Hotels and
De Vere Venues. The offer is still valid even if
members are booking on to a location/date that
has already been discounted. It is also valid on
Advance Purchase bookings – which have also
been discounted by 10% - so members get a
20% discount.
IPA Section UK members can find out more,
including the promotional code, by following this
link:
Hotels-and-De-Vere-Venues
Harvey Whittam of Thames Valley Branch presenting a
bottle of Arthur Troop Centenary Whisky to Koki Oshiman,
Section Japan, during a visit to Kyoto in 2014.
FANTASTIC
HOTEL
DISCOUNTS!
IPA News
20 POLICE WORLD Vol 60 No. 3, 2015