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NARPO Christmas Luncheon, Lumb Farm, Ripley - Wednesday 4th December 2019
The Branch Christmas Lunch will be held at Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Ripley, Derbys DE5 8JN at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. The cost will be £22 for members, £25 for non-members, widow members free of charge. If you would like to attend please complete and send the booking form with your menu choice, seating choice and remittance to Gordon Lambourn (contact the Secretary if you haven't got his details) no later than Monday 25th November 2019.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
The Branch Christmas Lunch will be held at Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Ripley, Derbys DE5 8JN at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. The cost will be £22 for members, £25 for non-members, widow members free of charge. If you would like to attend please complete and send the booking form with your menu choice, seating choice and remittance to Gordon Lambourn (contact the Secretary if you haven't got his details) no later than Monday 25th November 2019.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Debyshire NARPO Christmas Lunch at Renishaw Hall - Wednesday 27th November 2019
The Branch has organised a Christmas visit and lunch to Renishaw Hall. The itinerary is 11.45am - arrival at Renishaw Hall for tea/coffee and mince pies. 12.30pm - Guided tour of the Hall. 1.30pm - Lunch. If you would like to attend please complete the booking form (even if you have indicated that you would like to attend) and return to Michael Watson (contact the Secretary if you haven't got his details) together with a cheque made payable to ‘Derbyshire NARPO’
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
The Branch has organised a Christmas visit and lunch to Renishaw Hall. The itinerary is 11.45am - arrival at Renishaw Hall for tea/coffee and mince pies. 12.30pm - Guided tour of the Hall. 1.30pm - Lunch. If you would like to attend please complete the booking form (even if you have indicated that you would like to attend) and return to Michael Watson (contact the Secretary if you haven't got his details) together with a cheque made payable to ‘Derbyshire NARPO’
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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14/11/19 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 12th November 2019 of ex Insp 703 Alan SIMPSON, 80 years, after a short stay in Hospital. Alan had not been well for a few years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs. Margaret Simpson. Alan served from 1960 to 1990 when he retired as Inspector at Heanor PS.
I will update you when the funeral arrangements are known.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 12th November 2019 of ex Insp 703 Alan SIMPSON, 80 years, after a short stay in Hospital. Alan had not been well for a few years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs. Margaret Simpson. Alan served from 1960 to 1990 when he retired as Inspector at Heanor PS.
I will update you when the funeral arrangements are known.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
10/11/19 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death of ex Sgt Stephen LISTER, 75 years, on the 17th October 2019. His next of kin is his wife Rosemary from whom he was separated. Stephen retired in about 1994 having worked in Derby and the Home Office.
His funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death of ex Sgt Stephen LISTER, 75 years, on the 17th October 2019. His next of kin is his wife Rosemary from whom he was separated. Stephen retired in about 1994 having worked in Derby and the Home Office.
His funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
07/11/19 Increase in the CPI
The annual reporting of the CPI, published for September 2019 confirms that the annual percentage increase for police pensions 2020 will be 1.7% (previously 2.4%).
As from the 1st January 2020 the minimum NARPO subscription will be £21.48 (previously £21.12), this amounts to £1.79 per month (previously £1.76). See Branch Circular No. 25/19
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
The annual reporting of the CPI, published for September 2019 confirms that the annual percentage increase for police pensions 2020 will be 1.7% (previously 2.4%).
As from the 1st January 2020 the minimum NARPO subscription will be £21.48 (previously £21.12), this amounts to £1.79 per month (previously £1.76). See Branch Circular No. 25/19
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
07/11/19 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Sunday 3rd November 2019 of ex PC Barry DAVIS, 79 years, after years of poor health. His next of kin is his wife Margaret Davis. Barry joined the Derby Borough as a Cadet and served in Derby. In 1975 he became the Federation Secretary and served in that role until he retired in 1984.
The funeral arrangements are not known at this stage.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Sunday 3rd November 2019 of ex PC Barry DAVIS, 79 years, after years of poor health. His next of kin is his wife Margaret Davis. Barry joined the Derby Borough as a Cadet and served in Derby. In 1975 he became the Federation Secretary and served in that role until he retired in 1984.
The funeral arrangements are not known at this stage.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
07/11/19 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Sunday 3rd November, 2019 of ex Insp Derek BEAL, 88 years. His next of kin is his wife Joan. Derek joined the Derbyshire Constabulary after de-mob in 1951 and served at Glossop, Chesterfield, New Mills and Buxton where he retired as acting Chief Inspector in 1983. He was a member of NARPO and for the last 10 years organised the NARPO Social.
His funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at St. Mary’s Church, Dale Road, Buxton SK17 6LN.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Sunday 3rd November, 2019 of ex Insp Derek BEAL, 88 years. His next of kin is his wife Joan. Derek joined the Derbyshire Constabulary after de-mob in 1951 and served at Glossop, Chesterfield, New Mills and Buxton where he retired as acting Chief Inspector in 1983. He was a member of NARPO and for the last 10 years organised the NARPO Social.
His funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at St. Mary’s Church, Dale Road, Buxton SK17 6LN.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
07/11/19 Age UK’s National Engagement team recruiting volunteers
Dear all
Please see below, which may be of interest to members.
Age UK’s National Engagement team is recruiting a small number of people aged 50+ to volunteer to join Age UK’s existing National Policy Sounding Board.
This opportunity offers a volunteer role in helping to shape and review Age UK’s external facing policy positions which we use to influence national and local government. These cover a wide range of topic areas:
Regards
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Dear all
Please see below, which may be of interest to members.
Age UK’s National Engagement team is recruiting a small number of people aged 50+ to volunteer to join Age UK’s existing National Policy Sounding Board.
This opportunity offers a volunteer role in helping to shape and review Age UK’s external facing policy positions which we use to influence national and local government. These cover a wide range of topic areas:
- money matters
- housing and homes
- health & wellbeing
- active communities
- care & support
- transport
Regards
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)