2012
22/05/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retd. DC Gerry CHEESEMAN, 84 years, passed away on the 14th May 2012 after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, Mrs Sandra Hall. His funeral is at 10.30am Wednesday, 23rd May at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retd. DC Gerry CHEESEMAN, 84 years, passed away on the 14th May 2012 after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, Mrs Sandra Hall. His funeral is at 10.30am Wednesday, 23rd May at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
08/05/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Joan HEATH widow of PC Harry Handford HEATH passed away on the 1st May 2012. Her funeral is at
10.30am Monday 21st May 2012 at The Small Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Joan HEATH widow of PC Harry Handford HEATH passed away on the 1st May 2012. Her funeral is at
10.30am Monday 21st May 2012 at The Small Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
07/05/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Ex Sgt. Robert Cecil WHEATLEY 95 years passed away on the 28th April 2012. His funeral is at 1.20pm Friday, 11th May 2012 at Macclesfield Crematorium.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Ex Sgt. Robert Cecil WHEATLEY 95 years passed away on the 28th April 2012. His funeral is at 1.20pm Friday, 11th May 2012 at Macclesfield Crematorium.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
02/05/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retd. D/C/Supt Stuart Charles OLIVE passed away on the 28th April 2012, after suffering from a stroke a few months earlier. His funeral is at 11.30am on Thursday 17th May 2012 at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Tansley.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retd. D/C/Supt Stuart Charles OLIVE passed away on the 28th April 2012, after suffering from a stroke a few months earlier. His funeral is at 11.30am on Thursday 17th May 2012 at Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Tansley.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
25/04/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retired Sgt Jeff Taylor (81) died this month. He leaves a son, Nigel. His funeral will take place at 10.15 am on Monday 30th April at the United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that retired Sgt Jeff Taylor (81) died this month. He leaves a son, Nigel. His funeral will take place at 10.15 am on Monday 30th April at the United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
25/04/12 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Each year, in early November some 30,000 Legion volunteers take to the streets with poppies and collecting boxes, raising millions of pounds for the Poppy Appeal. The money collected at this time and from numerous other fundraising activities throughout the year, goes to providing help and support to serving and ex-Service men and women and their dependants. Without volunteer collectors out there on the streets, without appeal organisers planning the collections, this great cause - that helps thousands of ex-Service men and women every year - would grind to a halt.
November is fast approaching and our need for new volunteers to assist us is as great as ever. This year’s collection runs from 27th October to 11th November 2012.
If you can assist us in this or any other way I would be grateful to hear from you. The flyer Become a Poppy Person gives some more information.
Alice Fisher Community Fundraiser – South East London The Royal British Legion, Haig House, 199 Borough High St, London SE1 1AA
T: 0207 863 3347 M: 07833 095 968 E: AFisher@britishlegion.org.uk
Each year, in early November some 30,000 Legion volunteers take to the streets with poppies and collecting boxes, raising millions of pounds for the Poppy Appeal. The money collected at this time and from numerous other fundraising activities throughout the year, goes to providing help and support to serving and ex-Service men and women and their dependants. Without volunteer collectors out there on the streets, without appeal organisers planning the collections, this great cause - that helps thousands of ex-Service men and women every year - would grind to a halt.
November is fast approaching and our need for new volunteers to assist us is as great as ever. This year’s collection runs from 27th October to 11th November 2012.
If you can assist us in this or any other way I would be grateful to hear from you. The flyer Become a Poppy Person gives some more information.
Alice Fisher Community Fundraiser – South East London The Royal British Legion, Haig House, 199 Borough High St, London SE1 1AA
T: 0207 863 3347 M: 07833 095 968 E: AFisher@britishlegion.org.uk
23/04/12 New Series on BBC2
Love Productions, the makers of BBC2’s The Great British Bake Off, are currently looking for non-professional sewing enthusiasts to take part in a brand new TV series!
I’m very keen to get some men to come forward and apply to be on the show.
The programme will be a celebration of sewing and will see men and women who love sewing turn their hand to a variety of challenges, from clothing making to interior projects. The sewing tasks will be interspersed with short films exploring the history of sewing in Britain.
The series is currently due to be filmed in summer and we’ll be contacting shortlisted applicants from now to mid-May, so we’d love to hear from interested individuals as soon as possible. A poster and example application form are attached. Further details can also be found at www.loveproductions.co.uk/sewing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like any further information.
Tel (direct line): 020 7067 4834; Email: eleanor.scott-dalgleish@loveproductions.co.uk
Alternatively contact the Sewing Team on: 020 7067 4822 / sewing@loveproductions.co.uk
Eleanor Scott-Dalgleish (Love Productions)
Love Productions, the makers of BBC2’s The Great British Bake Off, are currently looking for non-professional sewing enthusiasts to take part in a brand new TV series!
I’m very keen to get some men to come forward and apply to be on the show.
The programme will be a celebration of sewing and will see men and women who love sewing turn their hand to a variety of challenges, from clothing making to interior projects. The sewing tasks will be interspersed with short films exploring the history of sewing in Britain.
The series is currently due to be filmed in summer and we’ll be contacting shortlisted applicants from now to mid-May, so we’d love to hear from interested individuals as soon as possible. A poster and example application form are attached. Further details can also be found at www.loveproductions.co.uk/sewing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like any further information.
Tel (direct line): 020 7067 4834; Email: eleanor.scott-dalgleish@loveproductions.co.uk
Alternatively contact the Sewing Team on: 020 7067 4822 / sewing@loveproductions.co.uk
Eleanor Scott-Dalgleish (Love Productions)
23/04/12 Topical Television- Crime and Punishment programme
Urgent request, as filming needs to be carried out in the next few weeks.
We're looking for retired call handlers who have worked in the police control room to do a short piece for Real Rescues as part of a segment marking the anniversary of 999 calls being recorded. It's a history piece which we want to make informative but quite light-hearted; we want to know the differences between
their job when they first started and when they finished. Did they have a different uniform? Did they have a script? What systems did they use in the absence of computers? What happened when computer systems were introduced? And so on. It's to get a real feeling of what control rooms used to be like. Any lovely anecdotes or memories they have of the early days of their careers would be much appreciated too!
If anyone is an ex-control room person and would like to get in touch please telephone me at any time: office - 012380 712233, mobile - 07909 946713 or email
sophie.dunn@topical.co.uk.
Sophie Dunn (Assistant Producer Topical Television)
Urgent request, as filming needs to be carried out in the next few weeks.
We're looking for retired call handlers who have worked in the police control room to do a short piece for Real Rescues as part of a segment marking the anniversary of 999 calls being recorded. It's a history piece which we want to make informative but quite light-hearted; we want to know the differences between
their job when they first started and when they finished. Did they have a different uniform? Did they have a script? What systems did they use in the absence of computers? What happened when computer systems were introduced? And so on. It's to get a real feeling of what control rooms used to be like. Any lovely anecdotes or memories they have of the early days of their careers would be much appreciated too!
If anyone is an ex-control room person and would like to get in touch please telephone me at any time: office - 012380 712233, mobile - 07909 946713 or email
sophie.dunn@topical.co.uk.
Sophie Dunn (Assistant Producer Topical Television)
20/04/12 Protest in London
Derbyshire Police Federation are running two coaches to London on the 10th May, 2012 to demonstrate against the governments proposal to change the face of policing ie Winsor etc. If any NARPO members would like to attend please contact Sue Ferguson at the Federation Office, tel.no.01773 571821 or email Derbyshire@polfed.org. It will be an early start to be in London by 10.30am with pickups at Chesterfield, Alfreton and Derby. Returning home about 3pm.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
Derbyshire Police Federation are running two coaches to London on the 10th May, 2012 to demonstrate against the governments proposal to change the face of policing ie Winsor etc. If any NARPO members would like to attend please contact Sue Ferguson at the Federation Office, tel.no.01773 571821 or email Derbyshire@polfed.org. It will be an early start to be in London by 10.30am with pickups at Chesterfield, Alfreton and Derby. Returning home about 3pm.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
11/04/12 Lakeside Cottages now available to book in Lugano
Two self-contained cottages within the grounds of Villa Scylla, Lugano are now available to book from 20th April 2012. Please see the website for further details and booking instructions http://www.narpo.org/index.php/villasnarpoorg.html
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Two self-contained cottages within the grounds of Villa Scylla, Lugano are now available to book from 20th April 2012. Please see the website for further details and booking instructions http://www.narpo.org/index.php/villasnarpoorg.html
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
11/04/12 NPC calls lobby over Budget cuts
The Government’s Finance Bill – which includes the plan to freeze the age related tax allowances for the over 65s – will be debated on Thursday, 19 April.
It is therefore vital that we get as many people as possible to lobby their MP on the day to highlight the unfairness of freezing the allowance, when at the same time giving a tax cut to those earning £150,000 or more.
It also enables us to raise other concerns such as:
1. The cut to the winter fuel allowance
2. The change in pension uprating from the Retail Price Index to the lower Consumer Price Index
3. The plans to exclude those existing pensioners on less than £140 a week state pension from new proposals
4. Raising the retirement age
5. Inadequate social care in the community
All supporters are therefore asked to join the lobby on Thursday 19 April, House of Commons, London (nearest Tube Station: Westminster). A room for a rally will be organised from 12-1pm inside the Commons and campaigners can then lobby their MPs afterwards.
Take action now!
1. Contact your MP and tell them that you wish to lobby them on that day. Make arrangements to meet them at a set time and place in the House of Commons if possible
2. Let the NPC know if you are planning to attend and we will keep you updated as to the arrangements for the day as they develop
3. Encourage as many people as you can to sign the online petition at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/31778
4. Publicise the lobby and ask others to join us
5. Tell your local press that you are taking part in the NPC lobby and why it is important
We will also produce a briefing paper for the event shortly which will be available on the NPC website at www.npcuk.org. This is our chance to have our say on the Government’s austerity measures.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Neil Duncan-Jordan (National Officer National Pensioners Council)
The Government’s Finance Bill – which includes the plan to freeze the age related tax allowances for the over 65s – will be debated on Thursday, 19 April.
It is therefore vital that we get as many people as possible to lobby their MP on the day to highlight the unfairness of freezing the allowance, when at the same time giving a tax cut to those earning £150,000 or more.
It also enables us to raise other concerns such as:
1. The cut to the winter fuel allowance
2. The change in pension uprating from the Retail Price Index to the lower Consumer Price Index
3. The plans to exclude those existing pensioners on less than £140 a week state pension from new proposals
4. Raising the retirement age
5. Inadequate social care in the community
All supporters are therefore asked to join the lobby on Thursday 19 April, House of Commons, London (nearest Tube Station: Westminster). A room for a rally will be organised from 12-1pm inside the Commons and campaigners can then lobby their MPs afterwards.
Take action now!
1. Contact your MP and tell them that you wish to lobby them on that day. Make arrangements to meet them at a set time and place in the House of Commons if possible
2. Let the NPC know if you are planning to attend and we will keep you updated as to the arrangements for the day as they develop
3. Encourage as many people as you can to sign the online petition at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/31778
4. Publicise the lobby and ask others to join us
5. Tell your local press that you are taking part in the NPC lobby and why it is important
We will also produce a briefing paper for the event shortly which will be available on the NPC website at www.npcuk.org. This is our chance to have our say on the Government’s austerity measures.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Neil Duncan-Jordan (National Officer National Pensioners Council)
04/04/12 HOME OFFICE GUIDANCE ON INJURY AWARD REVIEWS FOR THOSE OVER 65 UNLAWFUL
Any member adversely affected by the use of the Home Office Circular and Guidance upon reaching 65 years or over should be receiving communication
from their respective Forces within the next month. Anyone so affected who does not hear from their Force within a month should contact NARPO HQ.
His Honour MR JUSTICE SUPPERSTONE has ruled that there is no statutory basis in the Police [Injury Benefit] Regulations to support a different approach to a
Regulation 37 review at different ages.
At Paragraph 42 of the decision MR JUSTICE SUPPERSTONE opined:
In my judgment, the appropriate relief to grant in the circumstances of this case is a declaration that the section in the Guidance headed “Review of Injury Pensions Once Officers Reach Age 65” and paragraph 20 of the Guidance on Medical Appeals are inconsistent with the Regulations and unlawful. There is no justification for adopting a different approach to regulation 37(1) in respect of a former officer who reaches the age of 65 than in the case of a review for former officers of a younger age.
ERIC EVANS President of NARPO commented:
NARPO particularly welcome this recent decision by His Honour Justice Supperstone and now urgently calls on those Forces that have used the Home Office Circular and Guidance to callously and systematically reduce the injury pensions of those who have been injured serving their local communities, without any consideration of their individual circumstances or needs, to put right this wrong immediately. Those adversely affected have suffered for long enough and Forces should act quickly to put their minds at rest. NARPO will be monitoring Forces to ensure that the problem is rectified forthwith.
The full judgement is available on our website Injury Pensions page
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Any member adversely affected by the use of the Home Office Circular and Guidance upon reaching 65 years or over should be receiving communication
from their respective Forces within the next month. Anyone so affected who does not hear from their Force within a month should contact NARPO HQ.
His Honour MR JUSTICE SUPPERSTONE has ruled that there is no statutory basis in the Police [Injury Benefit] Regulations to support a different approach to a
Regulation 37 review at different ages.
At Paragraph 42 of the decision MR JUSTICE SUPPERSTONE opined:
In my judgment, the appropriate relief to grant in the circumstances of this case is a declaration that the section in the Guidance headed “Review of Injury Pensions Once Officers Reach Age 65” and paragraph 20 of the Guidance on Medical Appeals are inconsistent with the Regulations and unlawful. There is no justification for adopting a different approach to regulation 37(1) in respect of a former officer who reaches the age of 65 than in the case of a review for former officers of a younger age.
ERIC EVANS President of NARPO commented:
NARPO particularly welcome this recent decision by His Honour Justice Supperstone and now urgently calls on those Forces that have used the Home Office Circular and Guidance to callously and systematically reduce the injury pensions of those who have been injured serving their local communities, without any consideration of their individual circumstances or needs, to put right this wrong immediately. Those adversely affected have suffered for long enough and Forces should act quickly to put their minds at rest. NARPO will be monitoring Forces to ensure that the problem is rectified forthwith.
The full judgement is available on our website Injury Pensions page
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
30/03/12 Annual Report 2011
The Branch Annual Report can now be found on the downloads page. It should be noted that the printed Annual Report forwarded to members contains some errors: Frank Gregory was mistakenly ommitted from the list of committee members; the coach trip to Anglesey Abbey is on Wednesday 11th July, not Wednesday 16th; and the Buxton Social Evening is on Friday 27th July, not Friday 10th August.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
The Branch Annual Report can now be found on the downloads page. It should be noted that the printed Annual Report forwarded to members contains some errors: Frank Gregory was mistakenly ommitted from the list of committee members; the coach trip to Anglesey Abbey is on Wednesday 11th July, not Wednesday 16th; and the Buxton Social Evening is on Friday 27th July, not Friday 10th August.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
30/03/12 Obituaries
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths:
Ex PC George BAYODE passed away on 22nd March. He served with the Force from 4 March 2002 until 20 October 2009 and was serving as a Constable on Patrol at Buxton when he left the Force. His next of kin is his daughter Chloe Bayode. His funeral is to be held at 10am on Thursday 5 April 2012 at Stockport Crematorium. No flowers please, donations will be made to a charity (not yet decided). The family would welcome of any of George’s friends at the funeral and are happy for uniform to be worn.
Ex Insp John MacDONALD passed away recently whilst out walking. His funeral will take place at 2.00pm Monday 2nd April at the Crematorium, Dumfries, Scotland. His wife Jennifer realises that this is short notice so anyone who wishes to make a donation should do so to Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Tel, 01335 300494; a cause close to John’s heart.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths:
Ex PC George BAYODE passed away on 22nd March. He served with the Force from 4 March 2002 until 20 October 2009 and was serving as a Constable on Patrol at Buxton when he left the Force. His next of kin is his daughter Chloe Bayode. His funeral is to be held at 10am on Thursday 5 April 2012 at Stockport Crematorium. No flowers please, donations will be made to a charity (not yet decided). The family would welcome of any of George’s friends at the funeral and are happy for uniform to be worn.
Ex Insp John MacDONALD passed away recently whilst out walking. His funeral will take place at 2.00pm Monday 2nd April at the Crematorium, Dumfries, Scotland. His wife Jennifer realises that this is short notice so anyone who wishes to make a donation should do so to Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Tel, 01335 300494; a cause close to John’s heart.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
22/03/12 Contributors wanted for new Channel 4 programme
Are you at a crossroads in your life? - if so a production company is seeking contributors for a new Channel 4 series.
See here for more details.
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Are you at a crossroads in your life? - if so a production company is seeking contributors for a new Channel 4 series.
See here for more details.
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
22/03/12 Holiday Offer
The latest holiday offer from Pearly Grey Ocean Club Tenerife can be found on the downloads page.
Please note this is an RCI owners club 'timeshare' location.
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
The latest holiday offer from Pearly Grey Ocean Club Tenerife can be found on the downloads page.
Please note this is an RCI owners club 'timeshare' location.
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
21/03/12 Writer requires assistance
Can anyone assist the writer of a new TV Series?
Firstly, can I just emphasise that I'm not after any controversy or looking to criticise the police force, the TV series I'm co-writing is a drama based around fictitious football hooligans of the past, likely to be the 1980s, and a specific Crowd/Football Inteliigence unit set up to 'address' the problem of hooliganism. It will be set here in the north (probably Leeds though it will remain anonymous) but will have no connection whatsoever to the horrible events at Hillsborough.
So basically, what I'm looking for is a clearer idea of how such a Unit was set up - the personnel involved, how many officers, their hours/routines, their MO & their instructions and even 'policies' if there was such a thing. Of course I would be delighted to hear stories and anecdotes from the era but mainly, it's just an insight into how such things operate that I'm after.
I have a couple of good friends within the WYP and my Dad was briefly an officer in the 1950s but had to retire due to a motorcycle injury suffered while a pc.
Thanks again and please do get in touch if there is anything you need clarifying or want to discuss.
Robert Endeacott
http://www.dirtyleeds.net
07808 299655
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Can anyone assist the writer of a new TV Series?
Firstly, can I just emphasise that I'm not after any controversy or looking to criticise the police force, the TV series I'm co-writing is a drama based around fictitious football hooligans of the past, likely to be the 1980s, and a specific Crowd/Football Inteliigence unit set up to 'address' the problem of hooliganism. It will be set here in the north (probably Leeds though it will remain anonymous) but will have no connection whatsoever to the horrible events at Hillsborough.
So basically, what I'm looking for is a clearer idea of how such a Unit was set up - the personnel involved, how many officers, their hours/routines, their MO & their instructions and even 'policies' if there was such a thing. Of course I would be delighted to hear stories and anecdotes from the era but mainly, it's just an insight into how such things operate that I'm after.
I have a couple of good friends within the WYP and my Dad was briefly an officer in the 1950s but had to retire due to a motorcycle injury suffered while a pc.
Thanks again and please do get in touch if there is anything you need clarifying or want to discuss.
Robert Endeacott
http://www.dirtyleeds.net
07808 299655
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
19/03/12 Diamond Jubilee Cufflinks
Mick & Sonia Bidny (Mister Cufflink) can now supply Queen's Diamond Jubilee Ribbon cufflinks, please see here for further information.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
Mick & Sonia Bidny (Mister Cufflink) can now supply Queen's Diamond Jubilee Ribbon cufflinks, please see here for further information.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
16/03/12 Part time security job opportunity
Are you interested in part time work involving the security of the vehicles and equipment at outside broadcasting events? If so further information is available here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
Are you interested in part time work involving the security of the vehicles and equipment at outside broadcasting events? If so further information is available here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
14/03/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Evelyn Joan CAMPBELL, wife of Ex Sgt. Alan Gordon CAMPBELL, passed away on Friday 9 March 2012. Her funeral will be held at 10.15am on Wednesday 28th March 2012 at Markeaton Crematorium.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Evelyn Joan CAMPBELL, wife of Ex Sgt. Alan Gordon CAMPBELL, passed away on Friday 9 March 2012. Her funeral will be held at 10.15am on Wednesday 28th March 2012 at Markeaton Crematorium.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
13/03/12 Request from E4 TV company
CALLING ALL DADS AND THEIR SINGLE DAUGHTERS
We are looking for YOU to take part.
E4 is looking for fathers and their single daughters to take part in a brand new E4 show.
To find out more please email the team at takepart@IWCmedia.co.uk Or call 020 7013 4325
*Applicants (Daughters) must be over the age of 18 (Send us your name, age, email address, contact numbers and location)
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
CALLING ALL DADS AND THEIR SINGLE DAUGHTERS
We are looking for YOU to take part.
E4 is looking for fathers and their single daughters to take part in a brand new E4 show.
To find out more please email the team at takepart@IWCmedia.co.uk Or call 020 7013 4325
*Applicants (Daughters) must be over the age of 18 (Send us your name, age, email address, contact numbers and location)
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
13/03/12 Contributors needed for PFEW Conference film
My name is Jemma Saunders and I am a researcher at Tinker Taylor, a production company based in Birmingham. I am emailing you on the recommendation of Bob Dunbar from Manchester NARPO, who thought you might be able to assist me. We do a lot of work with the Police Federation and are currently producing a film to open the post riots session of the PFEW Conference 2012, on the afternoon of Wednesday 16 May. This will be a positive film about policing that examines
public disorder in Britain over the last 60 years.
I have been tasked with finding contributors for this film. We are looking for a wide range of officers to participate in this film,both male and female, serving and retired, from all federated ranks and from throughout England & Wales, who together paint the picture of policing riots over the last six decades. They may have an interesting story to tell, or perhaps are simply passionate about the work they do.
Possible events to be included are:
1958 Notting Hill Race Riots
1968 Northern Ireland Riots
1972 Bloody Sunday or Southall Riots
1981 Brixton, Toxteth, Handsworth Riots
1982 Miners' Strikes
1990 Poll Tax Riots
2011 London (Bristol, Manchester, Midlands)
...but this is by no means an exclusive list!
Do you know any officers (past or present) who may be willing to participate please?
We are hoping to have the interviews filmed within March, so time is of the essence! A prompt response,even if it is handing on the baton to someone else who can assist us, would be very much appreciated. Please feel free to pass this email and/or my contact details to anybody who you think may be interested in participating. Bob said you may be able to circulate this request for interviewees around all NARPO branches in the country, which would be fantastic.
Many thanks for your time and assistance and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Jemma Saunders
RESEARCHER
TINKER TAYLOR
+44 (0)121 224 7709
+44 (0)7952 403261
jemma@tinkertaylor.tv
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
My name is Jemma Saunders and I am a researcher at Tinker Taylor, a production company based in Birmingham. I am emailing you on the recommendation of Bob Dunbar from Manchester NARPO, who thought you might be able to assist me. We do a lot of work with the Police Federation and are currently producing a film to open the post riots session of the PFEW Conference 2012, on the afternoon of Wednesday 16 May. This will be a positive film about policing that examines
public disorder in Britain over the last 60 years.
I have been tasked with finding contributors for this film. We are looking for a wide range of officers to participate in this film,both male and female, serving and retired, from all federated ranks and from throughout England & Wales, who together paint the picture of policing riots over the last six decades. They may have an interesting story to tell, or perhaps are simply passionate about the work they do.
Possible events to be included are:
1958 Notting Hill Race Riots
1968 Northern Ireland Riots
1972 Bloody Sunday or Southall Riots
1981 Brixton, Toxteth, Handsworth Riots
1982 Miners' Strikes
1990 Poll Tax Riots
2011 London (Bristol, Manchester, Midlands)
...but this is by no means an exclusive list!
Do you know any officers (past or present) who may be willing to participate please?
We are hoping to have the interviews filmed within March, so time is of the essence! A prompt response,even if it is handing on the baton to someone else who can assist us, would be very much appreciated. Please feel free to pass this email and/or my contact details to anybody who you think may be interested in participating. Bob said you may be able to circulate this request for interviewees around all NARPO branches in the country, which would be fantastic.
Many thanks for your time and assistance and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Jemma Saunders
RESEARCHER
TINKER TAYLOR
+44 (0)121 224 7709
+44 (0)7952 403261
jemma@tinkertaylor.tv
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
09/03/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Gloria FRAY, wife of retired Superintendent Peter FRAY passed away on 3rd March 2012. Her cremation will take place at 3.15pm on Thursday 22nd March at The North Chapel, Portchester Crematorium, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Hants. PO16 8NE.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Gloria FRAY, wife of retired Superintendent Peter FRAY passed away on 3rd March 2012. Her cremation will take place at 3.15pm on Thursday 22nd March at The North Chapel, Portchester Crematorium, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Hants. PO16 8NE.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
07/03/12 NARPO ENTER THE SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD
If anyone is interested we now have Facebook and twitter accounts where we will post messages for members [this is not a replacement for the normal
communication method of email, website, circulars, magazine etc. but should complement our existing communication routes for those members who use social
media].
YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NARPO/183515421742930
AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT: https://twitter.com/#!/narpohq tweet us via @narpohq
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
If anyone is interested we now have Facebook and twitter accounts where we will post messages for members [this is not a replacement for the normal
communication method of email, website, circulars, magazine etc. but should complement our existing communication routes for those members who use social
media].
YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NARPO/183515421742930
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Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
07/03/12 Discounted Samsung Galaxy Mini Offer
The latest discounted offer for NARPO members from VoiceMobile can be found here
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
The latest discounted offer for NARPO members from VoiceMobile can be found here
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
05/03/12 Obituaries
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths:
Retired Sergeant Samuel William Edward ROSE (known as Bill) passed away on 22nd February 2012. Bill Rose served with the Force from 27th February 1950 until 31st March 1976. He was serving as a Sergeant at Belper when he left the Force. He leaves a widow Mrs Ivy Rose.
His funeral is at 12.45pm on Monday 12th March at The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Ex PC Derek William FINNEY passed away on 29th February, 2012. He leaves a widow Mrs Dorothy Finney, and daughter Kathryn Finney.
His funeral is at 4.15pm on Wednesday 21st March at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths:
Retired Sergeant Samuel William Edward ROSE (known as Bill) passed away on 22nd February 2012. Bill Rose served with the Force from 27th February 1950 until 31st March 1976. He was serving as a Sergeant at Belper when he left the Force. He leaves a widow Mrs Ivy Rose.
His funeral is at 12.45pm on Monday 12th March at The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Ex PC Derek William FINNEY passed away on 29th February, 2012. He leaves a widow Mrs Dorothy Finney, and daughter Kathryn Finney.
His funeral is at 4.15pm on Wednesday 21st March at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
25/02/12 Press Release - Injury on Duty Pensions
NARPO continues to be concerned at the current inaction of the Home Office in rectifying a problem that they created for elderly, injured retired police
officers in several forces throughout England and Wales. The latest press release can be found here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
NARPO continues to be concerned at the current inaction of the Home Office in rectifying a problem that they created for elderly, injured retired police
officers in several forces throughout England and Wales. The latest press release can be found here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
23/02/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret I have to inform you that PC Donald G. WALTON passed away on the 15th February 2012. His Funeral is at 10.00am on Tuesday 28th February 2012 at St. Mary’s Church, Marston on Dove.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret I have to inform you that PC Donald G. WALTON passed away on the 15th February 2012. His Funeral is at 10.00am on Tuesday 28th February 2012 at St. Mary’s Church, Marston on Dove.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
22/02/12 Cruise Company require speakers
This is an opportunity for NARPO members to cruise for a nominal fee if you are prepared to give a talk on one of the topics and fancy an extremely cheap cruise please see the attached for further information.
Following a query raised from one of our members and further enquiries with both parties, I feel I should clarify the position of Gordon Parr in relation to The Peel Entertainment Group.
Gordon Parr is an agent who supplies lecturers for a number of Cruise Companies, some of this supplying is done via The Peel Entertainment Group, who
provide lecturers and other entertainers for Thomson’s Cruises.
The financial arrangements associated with becoming a speaker are peculiar to Gordon Parr as the agent and are not related to any conditions specified by the Peel Entertainment Group.
The Peel Entertainment Group are fully aware of and agreeable to Mr Parr’s role in this process and have met with him in relation to the matter. In fact the Peel Entertainment Group use other ‘agents’ throughout the country on a similar basis as those adopted by Mr Parr.
Members can enquire direct with Peel Entertainment Group regarding positions available by visiting their website at: http://www.peelentertainment.com/
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
This is an opportunity for NARPO members to cruise for a nominal fee if you are prepared to give a talk on one of the topics and fancy an extremely cheap cruise please see the attached for further information.
Following a query raised from one of our members and further enquiries with both parties, I feel I should clarify the position of Gordon Parr in relation to The Peel Entertainment Group.
Gordon Parr is an agent who supplies lecturers for a number of Cruise Companies, some of this supplying is done via The Peel Entertainment Group, who
provide lecturers and other entertainers for Thomson’s Cruises.
The financial arrangements associated with becoming a speaker are peculiar to Gordon Parr as the agent and are not related to any conditions specified by the Peel Entertainment Group.
The Peel Entertainment Group are fully aware of and agreeable to Mr Parr’s role in this process and have met with him in relation to the matter. In fact the Peel Entertainment Group use other ‘agents’ throughout the country on a similar basis as those adopted by Mr Parr.
Members can enquire direct with Peel Entertainment Group regarding positions available by visiting their website at: http://www.peelentertainment.com/
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
22/02/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret I have to inform you that Mrs Winifred Mary DUNFORD, widow of PC Cecil Thomas John DUNFORD passed away on the 14th February 2012. Pc John Dunford as he was known passed away 5 years ago, he will be remembered for being on duty outside the Directors entrance at Derby Baseball
Ground. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at 3.30pm on Wednesday 29th February at St.Thomas’Road Methodist Church, Derby near the Barracks and afterwards at the Church Hall.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret I have to inform you that Mrs Winifred Mary DUNFORD, widow of PC Cecil Thomas John DUNFORD passed away on the 14th February 2012. Pc John Dunford as he was known passed away 5 years ago, he will be remembered for being on duty outside the Directors entrance at Derby Baseball
Ground. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at 3.30pm on Wednesday 29th February at St.Thomas’Road Methodist Church, Derby near the Barracks and afterwards at the Church Hall.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
10/02/12 TV Production Company looking for former officers involved in riots
A TV Production company is appealing for former police officers with experience of riots and disturbances to get in touch to get involved in their project. Please see here for more details
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
A TV Production company is appealing for former police officers with experience of riots and disturbances to get in touch to get involved in their project. Please see here for more details
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
08/02/12 Obituaries
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths: Ex Sgt Robert Payne passed away on the 6th February, he last served at Buxton. His funeral is at 12.00 noon on Friday 17/02/12 at Curbar All Saints Church S32 3XA then after in Bridge Inn opposite.
Also Ex Insp Dorothy Rawson passed away recently. Dorothy was in Stockport Borough Police in the 1950’s and was the force’s first woman ‘motor patrol driver’. Her funeral is at 10.00am on Thursday 16th February 2012 at 10.00 am at The Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium then after at The Alma Lodge, Stockport. The funeral order of service together with a 1958 news article and photos can be found here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the following deaths: Ex Sgt Robert Payne passed away on the 6th February, he last served at Buxton. His funeral is at 12.00 noon on Friday 17/02/12 at Curbar All Saints Church S32 3XA then after in Bridge Inn opposite.
Also Ex Insp Dorothy Rawson passed away recently. Dorothy was in Stockport Borough Police in the 1950’s and was the force’s first woman ‘motor patrol driver’. Her funeral is at 10.00am on Thursday 16th February 2012 at 10.00 am at The Rowan Chapel, Stockport Crematorium then after at The Alma Lodge, Stockport. The funeral order of service together with a 1958 news article and photos can be found here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
03/02/12 Injury Award High Court Decision
The recent decision of His Honour Judge Behrens, sitting in the High Court confirms at Para 32 that:
In my view the test proposed in the Guidance is not in accordance with regulation 37. The SMP is not entitled to conclude that "in the absence of cogent reason" the pensioner’s uninjured earning capacity is reduced to zero when he attains the age of 65. Rather, if the Police Authority refers the matter to him for review when the pensioner attains the age of 65 he must carry out a proper review in accordance with regulation 37. Thus he must consider whether the degree of the pensioner's disablement has altered and if so whether the alteration is substantial.
Any member who has had their Injury Pension reduced in this manner in accordance with the contents of HOC 46/2004 is now urged to write to their Police Authority and Pension Administrators and seek a reinstatement of their Injury Pension to its previous banding from the date it was so unlawfully reduced.
Use the link below for the full judgement:
CRUDACE
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
03/02/12 Grants for World War 2 Veterans
Could I draw your attention to our website below which contains details of how WW2 veterans can access grants to Fund veterans and or their widows to pay a visit of remembrance to the theatre of war that they were involved in.
http://www.narpo.org/index.php/notices.html
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
02/02/12 Sports Club Lottery
The results of the December 2011 lottery can be found here.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
02/02/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that PC Samuel Martin passed away on 29.12.12. His funeral already taken place.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
01/02/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that DS Alan HORTON passed away on the 22nd January 2012. For funeral arrangements please contact
Sean Murphy 01773 609043.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
23/01/12 Ramblers Membership
NARPO members now get an exclusive 20% discount on membership of the Ramblers. See here for more details.
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
23/01/12 Were you policing in the 50's If so the BBC would like your help.
I am a researcher for a series of 5 daytime documentaries for BBC1 about the 1950s which will go out in March to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
The series will focus on life during the 50s and I am working on a strand of films that will tell of the different social tribes during the period.
One of the tribes we are exploring is the nostalgic Bobby on the beat epitomised by the popular TV Dixon of Dock Green. We are really keen to talk to a policeman who was active during the 50s and has memories of what it was like that support the image presented in this series.
We really want a great character - someone with some great stories and ideally some photographs/archive of them working during this decade.
Georgia Sawyer
1952 Show - BBC ONE Northern Ireland
Mobile: 07786133146
Georgia.Sawyer@bbc.co.uk
Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
19/01/12 ArrangeMyWorld
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Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec. NARPO)
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Steve Edwards (Deputy Chief Exec. NARPO)
18/01/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Mrs Joan Marshall, widow of ex PC G A Marshall, died on 13th December 2011. Mr Marshall died 6th July 1988.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
06/01/12 Obituary
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of PC Steve BAKER-BLAKEMORE (79) who passed away on the 23rd December. His funeral will take place at the Chapel in Leabrooks Cemetery on Monday 16 January at 2pm.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
04/01/12 Force Xmas Draw 2011
The results of the Force Christmas Draw can be found here: Xmas Draw
Sean Murphy (secretary)
04/01/12 Obituaries
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Paul Anthony SHARMAN passed away on the 1st January 2012. He served with the Force from 9 January 1967 until 11 October 1993 when he retired whilst holding the rank of Constable. He was last at Peartree, Derby. His funeral will take place at 1.50pm., Thursday, 26th January, 2012, at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby and afterwards at the Royal British Legion, Melbourne.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
04/01/12 Obituary
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that PC Andrew SZEGOTA passed away suddenly on the 30th December 2011. He was last stationed at Matlock.
His funeral will take place at Brimington Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January at 11.10am.
Sean Murphy (secretary)
