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Memorable
Scarborough Event
Scarborough Branch was proud to recognise the long membership milestones of
some of its members at a Membership Recognition.
The Branch also recognised some of its
longstanding supporters or friends of the Branch
who because of individual circumstances
cannot be members but who have nevertheless
supported and attended Branch events and
functions over many years.
After a delicious high tea in Seamer Memorial
Hall, 3 Region’s Chair Karel Simpson was on
hand to present each Member and Friend of the
Branch with a framed certificate. Amongst the
members receiving certificates at the Reception
were Robin Brewell (50 years), Richard Moore
(40 years), Ken Dale (40 years), Judith Smith
(40 years), Babs Martin (40 years), Keith
Hughes (30 years), Della Cannings (30 years),
and Ann Bennington (20 years).
Some of the members receiving certificates are
still very active in IPA circles whilst others are
not as active as they would like to be. Some had been active when they were younger,
having very fond memories of
IPA trips abroad having forged
long standing friendships with
overseas members.
Chris Charlton
Scarborough Branch
Congratulations!
David Stamp of Sussex Branch and Steve Roberts of City of
London and City of Westminster Branch received a copy of
The Great Train Robbery after a competition in Edition 4,
2015. Their names were pulled from the hat.
Support for Air
Ambulance
is flying in!
The passionate support of Avon and Somerset Branch’s Committee’s
towards the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance is clearly shared by
several Branch members who have done their bit to boost funds.
At their golden wedding celebrations, John and Maureen Weeks raised
over £800. Peter Willan raised a further £260 from guests at his 80th
birthday party. Fund raising stalwart Eileen Girdlestone has run a number of
charity stalls - the last being at her home that raised a further £357. These
individual efforts are additional to the Branch efforts and we like to think
that they arise because of our Branch links.
Recently, another couple of members were telling me about their visits to
the yellow collection deposit bins found in many car parks throughout the
Branch’s locality. Clothing, fabrics, bedding and other materials all help the
cause.
What can we say but “Well Done” to our Branch and members – keep up
the momentum as the ambulance needs every penny to keep it flying. None
of us know when we may need to use the ‘chopper’ to save our lives of a
nearest and dearest.
David Read,
Avon & Somerset Branch
Region 11 Says
Thank You to Adrian
Adrian Boniface is well known throughout the IPA and on it was
with great pleasure that I presented him with a “Lamy” pen set
from 11 Region at his home. His wife Sheila was presented with
flowers. She has been of great support to Adrian in his various
IPA roles.
Adrian joined the IPA in 1970 and took up his first Regional post in
1974. He has held Regional posts including Chair and Secretary of
11 Region until March 2015.
Following the presentation, Adrian said, “ I can only say that having
served in various posts within 6(4) Sub-Region and later on in 11
Region, I have thoroughly enjoyed this time doing my best for the
Association and making friends with so many people.”
Dave Stamp,
11 Region Vice Chair
IPA News
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POLICE WORLD
Vol 61 No. 1, 2016