Durham Constabulary “Retirees Reunion” & Social Afternoon

Durham Constabulary “Retirees Reunion” &  Social Afternoon Durham Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads Sunday, 12th June, 2011 commencing 1.30pm (for 2pm) until 5pm

Building on the success of the first all new “Retirees Reunion” organized jointly by Durham Constabulary and Durham Branch of N.A.R.P.O. in June, last year, we are delighted to extend an invitation to ALL retired Police and Civilian personnel {Serving personnel also very welcome]
Come along and enjoy a great afternoon out - lots of things to see and do. Meet old friends and colleagues’
Everyone who attended last year enthusiastically agreed that it was a wonderful afternoon out and time simply flew away. Many wished the afternoon could have gone on and on…!
Police Band and Police Choir; Motor Patrol and Motor Cycle vehicles on display. See the latest in technology.
Dog Section practical demonstration; NARPO and Constabulary H.Q. Displays to name but a few.
NARPO raffle with proceeds to subsidise this event
Note: Light refreshments will be provided.
Chair lift installed for those who are unable to manage the stairs to the Dining Room.
N.B. ADMISSION is by ticket only.
Apply for your ticket(s) early to be sure of your place and to help in the organization of security, safety and catering (light refreshments only) please
Tickets are available on application:
N.A.R.P.O. members & Widows from:
Mrs. Angie Crawford
e-mail: angiechilton@yahoo.com Telephone 0191 5180996
or write to : 8, Warwick Place, Peterlee, SR2 2EZ
All other applications from:
Colin Appleby
e-mail: appleby.colin@btinternet.com. Telephone 0191 5846178
or write to 21 Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6SR
Don’t delay! Apply today to avoid disappointment.

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Death of a retired Police Officer - Sgt 611 Margaret Anderson

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 611 Margaret Anderson from Croxdale, who died on the 18th May aged 78 years.

Margaret retired from Wear Valley in 1984 following 28 years service. She had previously served at HQ, Durham, Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland.

She was a dearly loved wife of Joe Anderson.

Death of a retired police staff colleague - Olive Patterson

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a former police staff colleague, Olive I Patterson, who sadly died on 4th May 2011 aged 83 years.
Olive was appointed to Durham Constabulary in 1968 and worked initially out of Aycliffe, Police HQ later moving to the present HQ where for many years she worked in Police Recruiting.  She also worked in Accounts for a short time and retired from Durham City in 1986.
Olive was a widow, but colleagues may also remember Olive through her husband, John, who worked in Workshops for many years but who sadly died in 1989.