Police World Edition 2 2013

IPA News

Northumbria Guided by York at Christmas Weekend A group of 17 members plus partners and friends of Northumbria branch held their annual 2012

IPA Member Awarded the Cruz Blanco Aubrey Bowles, a member

Christmas Weekend in the historical city of York. The group was treated to a walking tour by York tour guide and York branch Secretary Allan Brown - which was great fun and very informative. It was then time for a look at the Christmas Markets in the centre of York.

Aubrey Bowles with Don Victor Olmo Barrios

from 9 Region, has been presented with the Cruz Blanco - the Cross of the Order - by the Chief of the National Police in Fuengirola, Spain, Don Victor Olmo Barrios, on behalf of the Minister for the Interior of Spain.

Above: Alan Brown Below: The group on tour in York

Aubrey Bowles (centre rear) with other award recipients

Aubrey and his wife decided to retire to Spain after he had served in Bedfordshire until 1995. However, he soon felt the tug of his professional roots when he was asked to be a volunteer helper at the Foreigners’ Department of the National Police in Fuengirola. Here he helped bewildered expats with their paperwork. Fifteen years later he’s still there, every morning Monday to Friday. It was for this dedication that he was recognised along with several serving Spanish police officers. Aubrey said, “As a volunteer I was very honoured and proud to receive the award as it is normally only awarded to serving Spanish police officers.” IPA ID Card Holder Back in Stock BSAC has acquired fresh stocks of the popular ID wallet. This version is made from black finecell leather and measures, when

Later that evening the group was joined by Alan and Caroline Brown together with Audrey and Colin Shingles, Vice Chair of York branch, for an evening meal. Northumbria branch Treasurer, Rosemary Chambers, ran a raffle with prizes donated by those present - which was good fun. The next morning, after a wonderful breakfast of kippers, it was time to leave. We had many fond memories; not only of the city itself but also of the smashing time our members all had together. A big thank you goes to the York branch members and their wives for their kind assistance and especially

to Caroline Brown for making it all possible. Bill Aikman , Northumbria branch Secretary

Branch Events

One ‘n’ Four Number 14 Valentines Staffordshire branch’s last meeting fell on Valentines Day and over 40 members attended. Branch Chair, Alan Everall, took the opportuntiy to present all of the 21 ladies with a red rose. After the meeting everyone enjoyed a game of bingo and fish and chips.

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Alan Everall, pictured far right, with members from Staffordshire branch

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