HQ Traffic–Informal Reunion

When Jim Holmes & John Bell mooted the idea of an impromptu ex traffic reunion they had no idea how many would respond but thought it would be a deemed a success if maybe 10-12 former colleagues turned up for a coffee and a chat at the Tea Barn at Pity Me - something to build on.
Amazingly, 36 former colleagues walked through the doors and it was wonderful to renew old friendships and chew over old times.
All agreed it was something they should continue with so the next meet will be on Wednesday, 10^th May at the Spectrum Leisure Centre,Hunwick Lane, Willington DL15 0JA, where there will be exclusive use of a room with refreshments being available, thanks to Ian Hirst.
Put this date in your diary and bring along any memorabilia (photos etc) to share.'

Attendees at the Tea Barn 9.3.17 :
Paul Hardman, Bill Lister, Mick Adamson, Dick Hunter, Jack Fidiam, Colin Appleby, Phil Hill, Colin Nixon, Dave Heath, Alan Watson, Alan Craig, Brian Jones, Dave Appleby, Dave Surtees, Ray Bradley, Malcolm Hall, Alan Flannery, Terry Ditchburn, Paul Nevin, Alan Hutchinson, Bob Gadd, Mick Kipling, Dave Hogg, Ian Knight, Jim Muter, Ian Hirst, Ray Jones, Bert Forrester, Tony Stainthorpe, John Snowball, Clive Brown, Trevor Trott, Brian Cummings, Bob Brown, John Bell, Jim Holmes.

Death of a retired Police Officer : Supt. 282 Frank Pickering

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of a retired Police Officer : Supt. 282 Frank Pickering, who died on the 27^th February 2017.
He was aged 88 years.
Mr Pickering was a Sgt in cadet training in the early seventies & subsequently served at Seaham & Chester le Street, retiring from Durham Constabulary in 1986.
Mr Pickering does not leave a widow.
The funeral will be taking place on the 15^th March 2017 at 11am at the Chapel at Ropery Lane Cemetery, Chester le Street. The service is not private.
Donations have been requested in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 9 Larcom Street, London, SE17 1RX