David Leach 3, Cherwell Road Keynsham BS31 1QU Tel: 0117 986 6187 E’Mail: asnarpo @blueyonder.co.uk Branch 2 Avon and Somerset Newsletter Number 150 National Association of Retired Police Officers July 2012 Dear Friends, I must start with an apology to all in the Taunton area, especially Malcolm Blackmore and Reg Dilley, as I managed to fail to amend Malcolm’s contact information as the coach organiser for the Reunion Dinner. In true police ‘can do’ fashion they surmounted the potential pitfalls of my error and the coach ran successfully on the big night. Talking of which, another great get-together was enjoyed by 106 members and guests (report page three). Well, the numbers at the AGM did not quite reach the 2011 record attendance but thanks to all those who made it and to our Branch President and guests for their interesting in-puts to the proceedings. My brief report on the meeting is also on page three. The 28th April brought a great celebration of 40 years of the Force Male Voice Choir with a grand concert in Wells Cathedral. The report on the event is on page five. This was my first visit to Wells Cathedral since I was among so many at the Memorial Service for Sandie Padgett, who died far too young. Please see, on page four, Hugo Pike’s report on an expedition in which Sandie was involved . A few days later, on Friday 4th May, I was one of very many at Cannington Parish Church to celebrate the life of Maurice Locke, who departed so suddenly and under the most distressing of circumstances for Pat. The reflections on Maurice’s hugely significant contribution to this community, supported by the massive attendance of local people from Cannington and other areas in which he had served, could only be described as humbling. That the future is unlikely to see such individual commitment to the role of the local Constable has to be a sad indication that not all, so called, progress really moves us forward. This Newsletter is a small ‘landmark’ for me as I took over the editorial responsibilities from Colin Turnbull with edition number 101 - hence, this is my fiftieth Newsletter - how the time does fly! Bit of a mix in the weather received since my last newsletter to you so here’s hoping that this edition arrives to herald a fine Summer. Page 1 of 8 www.asnarpo.org Forthcoming Events Autumn Luncheon - The Oake Manor Golf Club - Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012 - 12noon for 12.30p.m. Please see full details on page two and the reply slip at the foot of this and the next pages. Please be sure to send the reply to Bryan Brice at 5, Bourton Mead, Flax Bourton BS48 1UB and make your cheque out to ‘Avon and Somerset Branch NARPO’. Autumn Luncheon - Oake Manor Golf Club - Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012 Please reserve me the following numbers of meals (details of menu selections overleaf): Meals for Members ………….. at £10.00 each = £……………Total enclosed £……………… Meals for Guests……………... at £15.00 each = £……………Guest name(s)……………………………. My name:…………………………. Address……………………………………………… Tel…………... Cheque payable to ‘Avon and Somerset Branch NARPO’ - post to Bryan Brice, 5, Bourton Mead, Flax Bourton BS48 1UB Kenneth Steele Memorabilia Superintendent Trevor Margenout, who tells me he will soon be joining our Association, has discovered some items which include albums apparently assembled at various stages in the era when Kenneth Steele was the Chief Constable. The pictures include many of our former colleagues and quite a few of our current branch members. In conjunction with the Senior Officers at Taunton and with Irene Steele’s consent, we hope to review the items in order to try to ensure that the record they reflect is complete and will not be lost. It is hoped to hold one or more ’workshop’ sessions at the Police Station to sort out the pictures. If anyone in the Taunton area would be interested in helping please contact me.
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David Leach
3, Cherwell Road
Keynsham
BS31 1QU
Tel: 0117 986 6187
E’Mail: asnarpo
@blueyonder.co.uk
Branch 2
Avon and Somerset
Newsletter Number
150 National Association of
Retired Police Officers
July
2012
Dear Friends,
I must start with an apology to all in the Taunton area, especially Malcolm Blackmore and Reg Dilley, as I
managed to fail to amend Malcolm’s contact information as the coach organiser for the Reunion Dinner. In true
police ‘can do’ fashion they surmounted the potential pitfalls of my error and the coach ran successfully on the big
night. Talking of which, another great get-together was enjoyed by 106 members and guests (report page three).
Well, the numbers at the AGM did not quite reach the 2011 record attendance but thanks to all those who
made it and to our Branch President and guests for their interesting in-puts to the proceedings. My brief report on
the meeting is also on page three.
The 28th April brought a great celebration of 40 years of the Force Male Voice Choir with a grand concert in
Wells Cathedral. The report on the event is on page five. This was my first visit to Wells Cathedral since I was
among so many at the Memorial Service for Sandie Padgett, who died far too young. Please see, on page four,
Hugo Pike’s report on an expedition in which Sandie was involved .
A few days later, on Friday 4th May, I was one of very many at Cannington Parish Church to celebrate the
life of Maurice Locke, who departed so suddenly and under the most distressing of circumstances for Pat. The
reflections on Maurice’s hugely significant contribution to this community, supported by the massive attendance of
local people from Cannington and other areas in which he had served, could only be described as humbling. That
the future is unlikely to see such individual commitment to the role of the local Constable has to be a sad indication
that not all, so called, progress really moves us forward.
This Newsletter is a small ‘landmark’ for me as I took over the editorial responsibilities from Colin
Turnbull with edition number 101 - hence, this is my fiftieth Newsletter - how the time does fly! Bit of a mix in
the weather received since my last newsletter to you so here’s hoping that this edition arrives to herald a fine
Summer.
Page 1 of 8 www.asnarpo.org
Forthcoming Events Autumn Luncheon - The Oake Manor Golf Club - Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012 - 12noon for 12.30p.m.
Please see full details on page two and the reply slip at the foot of this and the next pages.
Please be sure to send the reply to Bryan Brice at 5, Bourton Mead, Flax Bourton BS48 1UB and make your
Avon and Somerset Branch NARPO Newsletter July, 2012
Member Changes
We welcome the following new Members:
Iain ROWLAND Constable from Wallingford, Thames Valley, who retired on 24th August, 2000.
Kevin HATCH Constable from Almondsbury RPU, who retired on 31st December, 2010.
Zoë LAZZARINI-FARNELL Constable from Bath, who retired on 11th April, 2011.
Colin HORNE D/Sergeant from Taunton/Bridgwater CID, who retired on 31st August, 2011.
Nigel BUTLER Sergeant from Radstock Road Policing Unit, who retired on 17th September, 2011.
David BUTTER Inspector from Headquarters, who retired on 14th February, 2012.
Rory GUNTER Constable from HQ (CLAD), who retired on 16th March, 2012.
Ian HARRIS Constable from HQ Training, who retired on 16th March, 2012.
Russell TUCKER D/Constable from Headquarters, who retired on 30th March, 2012.
Colin LIAS Constable from Nailsea, who retired on 14th April, 2012.
Stevan MARCHELAK Constable from Southmead, Bristol, who retried on 16th May, 2012.
Paul PRICE Constable from Kenham House Youth Offending Team, who retired on 28th May, 2012.
Welcome as an Additional Members:-
Greg BOWERMAN, who is a Full Member of the West Mercia Branch of NARPO and retired from Rubery with
the rank of Sergeant in May, 1999 and now lives in Taunton.
Michael WELLER, is a Full Member of the TVP Berkshire Branch of NARPO and retired from Windsor with the
rank of Inspector in 1987 and now lives in Worle, W-s-Mare.
Mr. B. Jones has notified County Hall to cease his subscription for NARPO membership.
Obituary
It is with deep regret that I report the deaths of the following members and offer sincere sympathy to all of
their relatives and friends:
1st April, 2012 Roger TYLER, 86 years, who retired in 1977. He leaves a widow, Gladys.
8th April, 2012 Roger GUPWELL, 55 years, who retired in 2006 and from the Support Staff on 4th April,
2012. He leaves a widow, Helen.
9th April, 2012 Stephen BALE, 83 years, who retired in 1992. He leaves a widow, Maureen.
13th April, 2012 James W. THOMSON, 81 years, who retired in 1986. Jim had been JBB Chairman.
20th April, 2012 Gwen HUNT, 93 years, wife of Percy Hunt, who retired in 1967.
20th April, 2012 Maurice LOCKE, 68 years, who retired in 1994. He leaves a widow, Patricia.
22nd April, 2012 Evelyn INWOOD, 89 years, widow of Frank, who retired in 1976.
23rd April, 2012 Mabel STEER, 91 years, widow of Douglas, who retired in 1968 and died in 1999.
10th May, 2012 Percy HUNT, 89 years, only three weeks after losing his wife. Next of kin is Tony Hunt.
14th May, 2012 Phyllis UNDERWOOD, 92 years, wife of Arthur, who retired in 1981.
24th May, 2012 Colin CURLING, 74 years, who retired in 1990. He leaves a widow, Patricia.
1st June, 2012 William (Bill) HOOPER, 88 years, who retired in 1973.
12th June, 2012 Sybil Mary GOUGH, 88 years, widow of Jim, who retired in 1974 and died in 2005.
26th June, 2012 William Frederick (Bill) DURMAN, 97 years, who retired as Force Finance Officer in
1988. He leaves a widow, Margaret.
The small Print—I must take the precaution of adding this note to safeguard the Avon and Somerset Branch of NARPO and me. Services and products that
are referred to in this Newsletter are included for information only and their appearance in these pages does not indicate any recommendation. The com-
ments of contributors to the Newsletter are their own and not, necessarily, the views of the Branch Officers, Committee or Editor.
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1st July, 2011 Branch Secretary
Thank You
I have been asked by Hilda CUBLEY, to relay her sincere thanks for all the messages of sympathy she re-
ceived following her sad loss in October and to those who attended on 1st November to celebrate Terry’s life.