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Can you help?
I have been contacted by Eric Hampson from Swinton, who is trying to find a colleague PC K. (Johnny) WHEATLEY with whom he served at RAF Danby Beacon as Station Police in 1955/57. He believes he went to Newby Wiske and then served at Redcar or Saltburn. Eric has found other comrades from that period and they have created a File of Memories which is on display at Danby Visitor’s Centre. If you have ANY information please let me know on 01642/714727 or email narposec@synergybraodband.co.uk so I can pass it on.
Topical Television.
The following email was received at the national office. If you can help please contact Sophie Dunn on : Tel: 02380 712233 / 07909946713 or sophie.dunn@topical.co.uk
Here at Topical Television was are in production on a series called ‘Crime and Punishment’ looking at the changes in policing and prisons over the past 50 years. The series is for BBC 1 daytime and will transmit early next year.
One of the short films we are making for the series is on the History of Women in Policing within which we are looking to interview several retired female officers to tell their stories and share their career memories. We are keen to have accounts from several different officers from throughout the last 50 years if possible. Maybe two friends that were in the force together or women who served at different levels of the force, PC’S through to Superintendents. Anyone who has a story to tell especially if it involves key moment or changes in policing over the last 50 years we would love to hear from them.
Thanks to a kind offer from Lord Wolf of Barleugh and his family, NARPO have access to two of the family villas for an initial period up to September 2013. Villa Endymion is situated in Bloemendaal a pretty town on the outskirts of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Villa Scylla is situated in the suburbs of Lavena Ponte Tresa directly on Lake Lugarno, Italy near to its border with Switzerland. The villas will be managed on a day to day basis through a charitable trust the Endymion Preservation Society (EPS). NARPO have agreed to manage the booking process to enable our members to take advantage of this generous offer. Access to the villas will be free to NARPO members and their party and neither EPS nor NARPO are making any charge for either the access to the properties or the administration of the booking process. If you are interested and would like more information please go to www.narpo.org.uk or ring the office on 01924/362166.
Holiday Autos.
The association have included the above company on the national web site who can provide discounts for vehicle hire when abroad. They appear to be very competitive. More information can be found at www.narpo.org.uk
Guaranteed Investment Bond.
The Police Mutual are offering the above bond to Narpo members who invest from £1000 (normally £3000 minimum) to £25000 and comes with a double security guarantee. If you are interested in applying or want more information please look on the www.narpo.org web site or call 0800/6529108 or for mobiles 01543/440983 and quote ‘Narpo Offer’.
Dancing Lessons
I have been asked to include the following information from Karen Love who has a well-established dance school in Middlesbrough: -
1. New beginners dancing class commencing Friday 10th June 2011. Dances to be included are waltz, quickstep, tango, foxtrot, cha cha, salsa, rumba, jive and samba. Learn some of these dances seen on Strictly Come Dancing in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
2. Summer Ball at the Marton Hotel and Country Club on Friday 15th July 2011. This is a dinner dance, dancing to the music of the Terry Dene Band. Tickets £20 per person.
3. Karen also takes other classes for more experienced dancers as well giving private lessons.
For more information please contact Karen Love on 01642/502134 or 077111178657.
North Yorkshire Mobility and Safety. (NYMAS)
I am always looking for companies who can assist members at a time of need. As the name suggests they deal with all aspects of disability equipment including stair lifts. They were able to find a company that could assess, measure, make AND fit a stair lift in THREE days. They cover North Yorkshire but will accept national calls and can assist members anywhere in the country. They can be contacted on (0)1642 710 719 oremail ca@nymas.co.uk. Full information can be found at www.nymas.couk
Disabled Persons Railcard
I have just found out about the above card. People in receipt of higher rate Disability Living allowance (Care or Mobility), Attendance Allowance and many other disability allowances are entitled to the Disabled Persons Railcard. It costs £18 per year and entitles the holder AND their carer (the person accompanying them) to a third off ALL train tickets (including first class) and other benefits. It works better than a normal railcard that only covers the holder and costs less! Information can be found at most railway stations and on the internet.
Cleveland Police Federation
We are now fully linked to the Cleveland Police Internet and Intranet sites so serving and retiring officers can see what the branch and the Association offer. We are also linked to the Cleveland Police Federation web site and members are welcome to visit their site and have an input. The site can be found at: – www.clevelandpf.org
Police Credit Union
Police Credit Union is open to retired police officers and their family members who live at the same address.
Open an easy access savings account, with payments from your Police Pension or Bank Account. Minimum saving is £10.00 per month with the maximum holding per member account being £50,000.00. (£25,000.00 is covered by free Life Insurance, subject to conditions, to age 65 years)
A Cash ISA account is available to PCU members.
Credit Union Loans are available from £100 – £20,000 and are available subject to status, conditions and credit checks to persons 18 years and over and are covered by free life insurance, subject to conditions, to age 65 years.
Based locally in the Federation Offices @ 46 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees the Credit Union staff are happy to talk through your needs at any time Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
Telephone 01642 301465 or 0845 241 7505
Email – stockton@policecu.co.uk
Web – www.policecu.co.uk (Join online)
Police Credit Union is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA Number 213306 – and covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.