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Susan with Mhairi, Police Staff member
from the welcoming committee
Serbia’s 10th
Within a year of joining IPA, Susan Wetton,
returned from a trip to IPA Section Serbia,
following a lucky win in a draw promoted
throughout Section UK.
Susan Wetton was amongst those applying to
attend Section Serbia’s 10th General Assembly.
This followed a kind invitation from Belgrade
Region. The event was held in Belgrade between
29-31 May, 2015.
The hospitality offered to Susan during her stay
was second to none and she had the opportunity
to network with officers from Sweden, Cyprus,
Romania, Serbia, Austria and Switzerland.
You can read her full report at:
After a long search, a home for IPA
memorabilia has been found at Chippenham
Town Hall.
The items were once on display at Salisbury
police station, thanks to the efforts of the late
Glynn Jones, Chris Dunford and Jack Smith of
Wiltshire Branch.
Following the closure of the station, inquiries
were made to find another suitable home.
Thanks to Peter Spencer and other members
of the Branch who have secured yet another
safe home for storage and display.
Hill-walking NI
The beautiful Mountains of Mourne were the
perfect setting for a hill walk hosted by Greater
Belfast Branch.
Visitors from Section Ireland and Region1
enjoyed a wonderful day walking in the hills with
local members. The walk was followed by a BBQ
in Newcastle, Co Down. £350 was raised for
charity on the day and this was split between the
National Police Memorial Day and a local charity
‘Brainwave’.
There were options of a forest walk, and climbing
the highest peak in Northern Ireland - Slieve
Donard along with its neighbouring mountain Slieve
Commedagh. The scenery was stunning! There was
a prize giving at the BBQ with the fastest male and
female for the twin peaks walk being Danny Devlin
(Section Ireland) and Deirdre Mahony (Greater
Belfast Branch) respectively. Carole Spence, Chair,
Region 2, presented the prizes.
It was a fantastic day and thanks to Mandy
Kernohan and Greater Belfast Branch for
extending the hand of friendship and hosting
a day in the spectacular Mountains and for
arranging the weather!” Niamh Uí Bhuachalla,
Section Ireland added “What a wonderful day for
a ramble up the glen in the Mourne mountains.
Thanks to Region 2, Section UK and see you all
again soon”.
Andy Wright, Central Scotland Branch
Great Moments
with Arthur
I had been campaigning for the extension of
IPA membership to members of the civilian
staff, and this was discussed at some length
at the 1995 National Council Meeting. There
were many Section UK members still strongly
against the principle.
Our dear Arthur Troop sat interestedly
throughout the discussions, and at a break I
took the opportunity to ask him “Arthur, how do
you feel about the question of civilian members
of staff joining IPA?” His reply, “Michael, the
Police Service is changing, and IPA has got to
change with it”.
When under discussion at the 2010 National Council Meeting, I was pleased to be able to
quote this and feel it convinced many that we were taking the right road forward and helped
the vote in favour.
Mike Stanbury, South East Essex Branch
On the hunt
“Q1: What don’t common people have to do
when entering Oakham?” and “’Q2: What
seasonal children’s game is suggested by
the village sign in Barrow?” were just two
questions put to members of Leicestershire
Branch whilst on a recent Treasure Hunt.
Thirty members turned out for the walking and
drive Treasure Hunt around England’s smallest
county of Rutland. Following a briefing from
branch chair, Clive Wood, cars set off in all
directions seeking answers to testing clues.
Four hours later all teams were accounted for
and an excellent carvery lunch was served.
First prize with 97 points out of a possible 100
went to John Penlington and Neil Straughan
together with their wives. Everyone agreed it
had been a fun event.
Susan with other guests
Answers: Q1 Present a horseshoe; Q2; Conkers.
Danny Devlin, Andy Wright, Niamh Uí Bhuachalla
with Slieve Donard in the background
POLICE WORLD Vol 60 No. 3, 2015
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