| Note: 52 Date: 21/12/2024 |
| The Bristol Branch Committee would like to wish all our members and their families a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing many of you at our events for 2025 which are in your latest Newsletter. |
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| Note: 51 Date: 14/01/2024 |
| Here we are in the middle of January already! They say that time goes by more quickly as you get older – I just wish it would slow down a bit. 2024 has not started well, with five of our members passing away (I include Bruce Stickley who passed away on 30th December). However, we can look forward to the AGM on 8th March, plus for me, the Regional Meeting two days before. Then there are the trips we have organised so far – Northumberland in July and Liverpool in October. We are always looking for ideas and suggestions are welcome. If it’s feasible, we’ll do it, so don’t be shy. At the AGM, I will be seeking views on the format of that meeting and any other social get-togethers. We reverted to daytime meetings because some of our older members were no longer comfortable driving in the dark, but we are constantly reviewing what we do and with Begbrook being such a good venue for both numbers and catering, then perhaps we should be thinking about going back there. Almondsbury Village Hall is a good venue, but its biggest drawback is parking. Let us know what you think. Losing Mike Massey and Geoff Williams has left a big hole to fill and I am pleased to report that we welcomed Jerry Lander onto the Committee at our recent committee meeting. We still need a couple more people though. Please consider helping. It’s not onerous – we meet 3 or 4 times a year and we mainly consider welfare and social issues, with the occasional look at national matters. |
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| Note: 48 Date: 18/08/2023 |
| I was invited to the Police Constable's Degree Apprenticeship celebration event (Passing Out Parade to us older ones!) at Force HQs on Wednesday 16th. It was nice to see a few NARPO members there supporting their children and grandchildren receiving their awards. Keeping it in the family! |
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| Note: 42 Date: 01/06/2023 |
| I have been getting several returned newsletters from members who hav emoved and failed to let me know their new Address !!! If you are one of the guilty ones please let me know ASAP. You may have not received your Centenary Medallion to which you are entitled so let me know. Pat |
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| Note: 39 Date: 27/01/2023 |
| I recently had the pleasure of attending two Awards events at HQs. The first was the award of Chief Constable Commendations, Humane Society Awards and others, for a variety of incidents where Police Officers, PCSOs, support staff and civilians had put themselves in danger of death or injury and had saved lives. The second was specifically linked to a pilot scheme trialled in Avon & Somerset and three other Forces changing the way rapes and sexual attacks are being dealt with and brought to trial, including changing attitudes. This pilot scheme was so successful that it is now being rolled out nationally. In these days of constant criticism, not only from the media, but also, sadly by some of our retired colleagues, I was struck by the bravery, determination and dedication of all within the police family, who, quite rightly, were recognised for those often unsung characteristics, which epitomise the quality of people who put themselves forward to support their communities in this way. I am not overstating it to say that it was an emotional and inspiring experience. |
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| Note: 34 Date: 28/09/2022 |
| SUPPORT FOR RETIRED OFFICERS For a minimum monthly donation of £5 you can apply to benefit from our world class physical rehabilitation and mental health support throughout retirement. Just because you’re retired from the police service doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from the treatment available at Flint House. World class physical rehabilitation and mental health support is here for you. To start making your monthly donation via direct debit please click the sign up button and once your first payment has cleared you will be able to apply for either physical rehabilitation or mental health support. To be eligible you will need to be in receipt of a police pension; or in receipt of a medical pension - and you must not have been dismissed as a result of gross misconduct. www.flinthouse.co.uk |
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