ABOUT US
We were formed in 1947 and we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee in 2007.
It is known that the founder member and first Secretary was in 1947, Thomas Joseph Kennedy, an ex Inspector at Matlock and he continued in this office until 27th March, 1963. The Chairman was W. B. Clews and both worked diligently towards an efficient branch.
On 6th February 1956 the first invitation was extended to the Chief Constable, W. E. Pitts, to attend a meeting on Sunday 18th March, which he did. He was invited to become President of the branch to which he agreed and the practice continues to this day.
Our present Chairman is David Ashley and the present Secretary is Sean Murphy.
The branch has over 1400 members and organises an active social calendar with events running throughout most of the year.
We were formed in 1947 and we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee in 2007.
It is known that the founder member and first Secretary was in 1947, Thomas Joseph Kennedy, an ex Inspector at Matlock and he continued in this office until 27th March, 1963. The Chairman was W. B. Clews and both worked diligently towards an efficient branch.
On 6th February 1956 the first invitation was extended to the Chief Constable, W. E. Pitts, to attend a meeting on Sunday 18th March, which he did. He was invited to become President of the branch to which he agreed and the practice continues to this day.
Our present Chairman is David Ashley and the present Secretary is Sean Murphy.
The branch has over 1400 members and organises an active social calendar with events running throughout most of the year.
Officers and Committee Members
Life members
Malcolm NORTH, Michael J. WATSON, Anthony J RODDIS, Adam BENTLEY, Sean MURPHY, Frank GREGORY.
Malcolm NORTH, Michael J. WATSON, Anthony J RODDIS, Adam BENTLEY, Sean MURPHY, Frank GREGORY.
In Memoriam
To the families, relatives and friends of our retired and serving colleagues who have passed away since the last Annual Report, we extend our sympathies and support. May all who have departed rest in peace.
To the families, relatives and friends of our retired and serving colleagues who have passed away since the last Annual Report, we extend our sympathies and support. May all who have departed rest in peace.
Mrs Anne GIBBS (widow of ex C/Supt David Gibbs), PC 1113 Michael Christopher WINCHURCH, Sgt 416 Kenneth William CLARKE, Mrs Jennifer Ann KEETON (wife of ex Supt. Edwin ‘Ted’ Keeton), D/Sgt Gordon Harold STEVENSON, Mrs Margaret BARKER (widow of PC Cliff Barker), Mrs Shirley BARKER (widow of PC Ray Barker), PC 1123 Stephen WAIN, Mrs Barbara Mary FENWICK (widow of C/Supt Anthony Nicholas Fairfax Fenwick), C/Insp Brian WALL, PC 1408 Robert Thomas GLOVER, Mrs Rosemary Goodwin CRESSWELL (widow of Sgt 1 Ted Cresswell), D/Sgt 577 Phillip Francis James GREATOREX, PC 1326 Michael John DUDLEY, Sgt 970 Dennis Arthur SKELTON, Mrs Cheryl WAGSTAFFE (RUSH) (widow of Sgt 1033 Brian Rush).