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Website last updated: 14/11/2025
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Branch Christmas Lunch 12.30pm for 1.00pm in the Granary Loft and Mill Room at Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire, DE7 6DG.
The cost will be £35.00 for members, (£9 discount) £44.00 for non-members, and as usual widow members free of charge. If you wish to attend either contact our Dave Ashley at [email protected], message us or leave a comment on the Facebook post no later than the 26th November 2025. Menu & booking details.
Payment can be made by cheque or by Bank Transfer. Cheques are made payable to Derbyshire NARPO. Banking details can be found on your hard copy of the October Newsletter or Annual Report.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)
The cost will be £35.00 for members, (£9 discount) £44.00 for non-members, and as usual widow members free of charge. If you wish to attend either contact our Dave Ashley at [email protected], message us or leave a comment on the Facebook post no later than the 26th November 2025. Menu & booking details.
Payment can be made by cheque or by Bank Transfer. Cheques are made payable to Derbyshire NARPO. Banking details can be found on your hard copy of the October Newsletter or Annual Report.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)
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14/11/25 Armistice Ceremony
Derbyshire NARPO were invited to attend the Armistice Ceremony at Derbyshire Police Headquarters on 11th November. Seven members volunteered to attend what was a moving and poignant ceremony. As Chair I laid a wreath on behalf of our branch of the National Association Of Retired Police Officers.
I would like to thank those who volunteered to join me.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)
Derbyshire NARPO were invited to attend the Armistice Ceremony at Derbyshire Police Headquarters on 11th November. Seven members volunteered to attend what was a moving and poignant ceremony. As Chair I laid a wreath on behalf of our branch of the National Association Of Retired Police Officers.
I would like to thank those who volunteered to join me.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)
07/11/25 Welfare Update John Oakes retired Sgt 591
I have recently spoken to John’s wife Rhona, John is in palliative care at a Nursing Home in Belper, where he has been for the last three months. He remains poorly but has recently rallied. Rhona tells me that communication is still a problem but he can converse if he takes his time and you are patient with him. His memory is fading but he still speaks of his time policing and would love to see people and should be up for visits.
The home ask to avoid 1230-1400 and tea time but I am told that they will accommodate visits. I will try and see him this week if I can but anything anyone can do would be appreciated.
If anyone is able to help could you contact me and we will forward details.
Thanks
Doc Watson (Secretary Derbyshire NARPO)
I have recently spoken to John’s wife Rhona, John is in palliative care at a Nursing Home in Belper, where he has been for the last three months. He remains poorly but has recently rallied. Rhona tells me that communication is still a problem but he can converse if he takes his time and you are patient with him. His memory is fading but he still speaks of his time policing and would love to see people and should be up for visits.
The home ask to avoid 1230-1400 and tea time but I am told that they will accommodate visits. I will try and see him this week if I can but anything anyone can do would be appreciated.
If anyone is able to help could you contact me and we will forward details.
Thanks
Doc Watson (Secretary Derbyshire NARPO)
06/11/25 NARPO Subscription Increase
I have just received notification that the 2026 subscriptions for NARPO will increase in line with CPI inflation (currently sitting at 3.8%) from £26.76 to £27.84 a year. This will now equate to £2.32 a month and an increase of nine pence a month from January. This still stands as great value for money.
Doc Watson (Secretary Derbyshire NARPO)
I have just received notification that the 2026 subscriptions for NARPO will increase in line with CPI inflation (currently sitting at 3.8%) from £26.76 to £27.84 a year. This will now equate to £2.32 a month and an increase of nine pence a month from January. This still stands as great value for money.
Doc Watson (Secretary Derbyshire NARPO)
04/11/25 Welfare Issue
We have been contacted by the daughter of retired PC 683 John TURNER (ex Bakewell and Matlock road traffic). John resides in the Chesterfield area.
She wants us to know that her Dad has been diagnosed with dementia, should we come across him and he appears a little vague.
We wish John and his family all the best for the future.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)
We have been contacted by the daughter of retired PC 683 John TURNER (ex Bakewell and Matlock road traffic). John resides in the Chesterfield area.
She wants us to know that her Dad has been diagnosed with dementia, should we come across him and he appears a little vague.
We wish John and his family all the best for the future.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO)