police world Edition 3 2013

IPA News

Norfolk & Suffolk Branch Take to the Rails Eighteen members of the Norfolk branch met on a bank holiday Sunday at Dereham, Norfolk, for a day on the Mid Norfolk Railway. The Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) is East Anglia’s longest heritage railway and links the historic market towns of Dereham and Wymondham. The day was unusual for a bank holiday as we had clear blue skies and wall to wall sunshine! The trip is 11 miles each way and took us through some of the county’s most picturesque countryside - much of which is not visible from the roads. On arrival in Wymondham the group split up to visit the abbey or stroll through the historic market town with its many medieval buildings. We all met up again for lunch at the Green Dragon pub which is a 15th century building standing next to the abbey gate house. It was time to wend our way back to the railway for the return trip to Dereham. We had a great day out and met some members who joined on a trip for the first time. Pat Bailey , Norfolk branch Visit: www.ipa-uk.org/News/ipa-norfolk-branch-take-to-the-rails to view more images from the trip.

Our Survey Says! In a survey of IPA members enrolled between 1 January – 30 September 2012, we received the following feedback: Q: How does the IPA, as an organisation, compare to other membership organisations of which you have experience? A: About the same, very friendly. A: So far I have found the members to be very friendly and there seems to be a more comradeship feel in the IPA than other organisations I have belonged to in the past. A: Similar – that is a magazine every few months, discounts for members. However, since joining the IPA I have been encouraged to become more involved with my branch. I have been happy to do so and have organised a foreign trip and recruited three new members myself. I know many of the other members and this certainly helps. A: I'm very happy with the IPA, I have made friends with members in Germany and you feel like you’re part of a big family. I just can't fault it. A: Excellent. A: Having been a long term member years ago and only just re-joined I found it very enjoyable. A: It’s very good. Regular updates and emails. A: Far superior forms of communication. Greater flexibility and a less formal approach to matters. Friendly and

accommodating. It compares very well so far. A: Superior to others I have belonged to. A: Good. A: Reasonable.

The survey also provided the Section with ideas for improvement and all points are being considered and action taken. We’ll report back on progress in the next edition of Police World. Those completing the survey were invited to enter their names into a prize draw. The winner of the draw was Sarah Smith of Hertfordshire Branch. Sarah won a ‘goody bag’ of IPA items.

Norfolk and Suffolk branch members

IPA Make MDP News The planned fund raising trip along US Route 50 has made headline news in ‘Talk Through’ the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) magazine - Spring 2013 Edition. To read the latest news on this 3 Region venture turn to page 23.

Sarah Smith

Fund

Raising The winner of the Quilt Raffle was

Graham Stokes from 6 Region, New Scotland Yard branch. The raffle was drawn at the National Council Meeting in Torquay raising £300. The proceeds are to be split between Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre, Police Treatment Centre Harrogate and Police Treatment Centre Auchterarder. The quilt, featured in previous edition pf Police World, was made by Ann Pursey. IPA member, Caroline Brown baked a cake which raised £138 at the NCM for the USA Route 50 ride - which is an event planned to take a Morris Minor across the USA in order to raise funds for the National Police Memorial Day.

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