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Extra
Sparkle
in London
Harvey Whittam
, Thames Valley
Branch Secretary
During their UK visit in August, I met Niccolo
R. Coia from San Francisco and his fiancé
Gianna Rose at Windsor Castle.
Together with some helpers, we toured the
Castle, including St George’s chapel, followed
by a guided walk around Windsor.
On our recommendation, Niccolo and Gianna
went for an early evening cruise on the river
Thames, followed by a quick drink and food in
an Eton pub.
Then they whizzed off for a quick pit stop at Runneymede, to see the
area of the signing of the Magna Carta. There was also a surprise for
them at Runneymede, in the form of a small part of the USA. A one acre
plot was given by Britain to the USA in memory of JFK.
Niccolo and Gianna had previously
had an excellent visit to the Tower of
London, thanks to Dipesh. While in
London, Niccolo had ‘popped’ the
question to Gianna.
After leaving us in Thames Valley,
they headed on to meet David
Norman and friends in York for
a Police drive-along tour before
catching their train to Paris.
Honouring
PC William Henderson
Chris Burnett
, North East Branch
Earlier this year North East Branch members attended the unveiling of
a memorial plaque in honour of PC William Henderson.
The 37 year old officer died performing his duties on 14th April 1893,
when he was shot by a man he was trying to arrest. PC Henderson left
behind his wife Margaret and eight children.
Members of PC Henderson’s family attended the unveiling, supported
by Cleveland Police Cadets & Police Officers, the Police and Crime
Commissioner and the Police Memorial Trust.
The plaque is on the site of the old Binks Street Police Station on
Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, so why not visit it sometime to honour
PC Henderson, who sadly died whilst executing his duty.
Another reason why
you
should
join the IPA!
Steve Bretherton
, Secretary-General
Inspector Lombardo welcomed Student
Officer Kiessling from the state of
HESSEN Police force in Germany to
Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Officer
Kiessling completed a three week
exchange programme visit in Fenland
and Peterborough.
This programme has been organised by
the IPA, to give officers the
chance to learn about different policing methods and cultures,
and to share ideas, experiences and knowledge.
Creating an
IPA Village
George Palmer
Three years ago Vivienne and I came
across a beautiful village in the
German Black Forest. It was love at
first sight and we now live here.
The village is called Enzklosterle and it sits
in a valley 590 meters’ above sea level.
The River Enz, crystal clear and laden
with trout runs through the centre of the
village. The Mayor, Sascha Dengler is more
than just a mayor, he is a long-standing IPA
member.
Our village offers first-class camping and
self-catering accommodation. There are
hundreds of cycling and hiking trails. We
have a large crazy golf course, a deer park, Forest Climbing Garden and
an impressive wood carving museum. Within a half-hour drive are thermal
baths, a giant summer Toboggan Run, nature reserves and panoramic views
over Alsace, France.
Ryanair flies from Stanstead to Baden Airpark and car hire is available at
the airport. Sascha, Vivienne and I shall be delighted to extend the hand of
friendship and open our village to IPA members. I served for 33 years with
the Police and have been an IPA member for 37 years.
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IPA News
POLICE WORLD
Vol 64 No.4, 2019