National Association of Retired Police Officers

Avon and Somerset Branch

News

Obituary

Gilbert DAVIS, 78 years, who died on Sunday 25 July 2010. Gilbert retired at Bridgwater in 1987. He leaves a widow, Molly.

There is to be a family only cremation earlier in the day and a Memorial Service at St Mary's Church, Bridgwater at 2.30pm on Thursday 5th August 2010.

Date 29/07/10


Obituary

Bryn REX, 84 years, who died on Monday 26 July 2010. Bryn retired from Taunton in 1981. He leaves a widow, Bessie.

The Funeral Service is to be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 11am on Friday 6 August 2010.

Date 27/07/10


Obituary

Michael HOLE, 84 years, who died on Saturday 24 July 2010. Mike retired at Milborne Port in 1975. He leaves a widow, Janina.

The Funeral Service and interment will take place at Milborne Port Parish Church of St John the Evangelist at 2pm on Thursday 5 August 2010.

Date 27/07/10


75 Years of Force Rugby Celebration

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Date 19/07/10


Obituary

Peter G. S. LAST, 62 years, who died on Friday 9 July 2010. Peter retired in 1998 as a Chief Inspector at Headquarters.

The Funeral Service is to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium, Turfdown Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4AU at 10am on Friday 16 July 2010.

Date 13/07/10


Obituary

Mrs. Violet May HOLLAND, 95 years, who died on 24 June 2010. Violet was the widow of Henry, who served with the former Bristol Constabulary, retiring as a Sergeant in 1960. He died in 1991. Violet is believed to have been a member of the Bristol (Avon) Branch of NARPO.

The Funeral Service is to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium at 1.30pm on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

Date 06/07/10


Obituary

Bill PORTER, 75 years, who died on Monday 21 June 2010. Bill served in the Staple Hill Division of the Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset Constabularies. He will be well known to many officers because of his duties as a SOCO. He leaves a widow, Stephanie. Bill was not a member of this Branch of NARPO.

The Funeral Service is to take place at St Augustine's Catholic Church, Boscombe Crescent, Downend BS16 6QR at 11am on Tuesday 13 July 2010 and this is to be followed by a further Service at 12noon at Westerleigh Crematorium, Pucklechurch BS37 8QP. Bill's friends and former colleagues will be welcome to attend either or both of these Services.

Date 03/07/2010


Obituary

Death in Service of Detective Inspector Geoff LEESON, 48 years, on Thursday 24 June 2010. He leaves a widow, Nickie.

The Funeral Service is to be held at South Bristol Crematorium, Bedminster Down, Bristol at 12.30 pm on Monday 5 July 2010.

Date 29/06/10


Summer Outing 2010 - Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

As 1.15pm approached on a gloriously sunny Friday afternoon, 25 June, so 63 members and guests congregated on the quayside at Tiverton to see the narrow boat, Tivertonian being manoeuvred into position. The hot weather had encouraged many to arrive early and partake of the food and drink available around the starting point of our afternoon’s trip and to renew many acquaintances going back over the years.

The first picture shows us getting ready to board the vessel before she was turned in the basin ready for the hour of leisurely cruising along the old Grand Western Canal. There are more pictures in the Gallery.

Date 26/06/10


NARPO Discount

We have been contacted by the management at Combe Grove Manor Country Club, Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HS, who are offering NARPO Members discounted access to their recreational activities. Take a look at www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk if you want more details and/or to book a tour, please call Kevin, Sara or Geraldine on 01225 835533.

Date 04/06/10


End-to-End Bike Ride - August

Nigel Wright will be making the longest direct journey in the UK, from Lands End to John O’Groats during August. Although a bit (big bit) of a personal challenge, Nigel is looking for sponsors so that he can boost the funds of Help for Heroes, especially the rehabilitation section of that charity, known as Battle Back.

You can get more information HERE or contact Nigel through his web page HERE or on 0117 986 9338.

Date 17/05/10


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