Durham Peeler Summer 2022 now available online

Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman) and Editor of the magazine Durham Peeler has been hard at work over the past few months to produce the latest (Summer 2022) edition of the magazine

Members should by now have had a copy of the Peeler  dropping through their letterbox (together with your 2023 diary) 

Ray said "I sincerely thank all of the volunteers who helped with the latest (Summer 2022) edition of the Durham Peeler magazine.  

To those who gave up their time to meet up at Ferryhill to package the magazines and diaries, the assistance given at Police HQ to stick franked postage labels on the envelopes being sent by Royal Mail and to the many fellow members who kindly hand delivered the remainder.

It is hoped that I can put together a Winter 2022 edition before the end of the year. 

The compilation of the magazine is very time consuming and the content and quality of the magazine relies heavily on reports, articles and photographs provided by its readers.  

If you have anything, either current or historic, please forward it to me for consideration of its inclusion."

If anyone is able to help with the packaging or delivery to fellow NARPO members local to them of the magazine in the future would they please contact Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman) .

Ray is available on : 07535 261063 or via email : rayjones2341@gmail.com

To view the Summer 2022 edition of the Durham Peeler online please either click on the image above or on this link : https://issuu.com/durhamnarpo/docs/dp_-_summer_2022

Message from the Durham Peeler Editor

I sincerely thank all of the volunteers who helped with the latest (Summer 2022) edition of the Durham Peeler magazine.  

To those who gave up their time to meet up at Ferryhill to package the magazines and diaries, the assistance given at Police HQ to stick franked postage labels on the envelopes being sent by Royal Mail and to the many fellow members who kindly hand delivered the remainder.

It is hoped that I can put together a Winter 2022 edition before the end of the year. 

The compilation of the magazine is very time consuming and the content and quality of the magazine relies heavily on reports, articles and photographs provided by its readers.  

If you have anything, either current or historic, please forward it to me for consideration of its inclusion.

Kind regards

Ray Jones

Blue Light Card update

In relation to the recent post (27th July)  regarding Blue Light Card : Durham NARPO: Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card are advising that it is available to anyone, irrespective of their membership grade, with a  NARPO membership number.

Death of Police Widow : Lorna Davison

It is with great regret that we inform you of the death of Lorna Davison, who died peacefully at her Tudhoe home, with her daughters by her side, on 7th August 2022, aged 78 years.

Lorna was the widow of the late retired Sergeant 1289 John Osborne Davison, who died on 9th April 2020, aged 80 years, whose funeral was carried out under Covid restrictions.

Lorna is survived by daughters Susan and Clare, grandchildren Keiran, Jacob, Holly, great granddaughter Sophia also sister Sheila.

A funeral service is to be held at 2.00pm 17th August 2022 at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the lives of John and Lorna at Tudhoe Victory Club after the funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Durham District Nurses

Our thoughts are with Lorna’s family and friends at this sad time. 

Death of a retired Police Officer's Wife - Jacqualine Theresa Graham

 It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the wife of retired PC 888 Richard (Dick) Graham.  

Jacqualine Theresa Graham died peacefully in Lothian House Care Home, Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor on Wednesday 27th July 2022, aged 83 years. 

Jacqualine is survived by husband Dick, daughters Susan and Helen, grandson Rajan and granddaughter Ania.

A funeral service is to be held at 3.00pm, Wednesday 10th August 2022, at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Lothian House Care Home.

Our thoughts are with Jacqualine’s family and friends at this sad time.

Death of a retired Police Officer: Sgt 573 Ian William Hilton

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Sgt 573 Ian William Hilton, who died at his Warwickshire home on Tuesday 26th July 2022, aged 75 years.

Ian joined Durham County Constabulary as a cadet in 1963.

He started his police career in 1966 at Hurworth and also served at Darlington, later becoming a Police Cadet Instructor.  Following his promotion to sergeant Ian, served as Custody Sergeant at Consett and with Traffic Patrols North.  He had also represented the force at Rugby and retired in 1993.

Ian was awarded a bravery medal from the RSPCA, for rescuing cows from a burning barn.  

Ian is survived by his wife Rita, daughter Sally, sons Christopher and Alexander, grandchildren Emily, Owen, Grace, Jamie and Felix and brother Alan.

A funeral service will be held at 1.00pm Monday 15th August 2022 at Wellesbourne Crematorium, Oakley Wood Road, Bishop’s Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV33 9QP.  The service is not private.

Following the funeral, family and friends are invited to meet at The Hall, Pinfold Lane, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG.

Family flowers only please; donations in Ian’s memory to Shipston Home Nursing and Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Our thoughts are with Ian’s family and friends at this sad time.

Death of the Wife of a Retired Police Officer: Valerie (Val) Walker

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the wife of retired D/Sgt Robert (Bob) Walker.  Valerie (Val) Walker died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Tuesday 12th July 2022, aged 71 years. 

Val is survived by husband Bob and daughters Deb Walker and Kass Sygrove.

A funeral service is to be held at 12 noon, Wednesday 17th August 2022, at Harrogate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street, Darlington DL3 0EY.  Friends are invited to meet the family at the Methodist Church, after the service.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Harrogate Hill Methodist Church.

Our thoughts are with Val’s family and friends at this sad time. 

Death of a retired Police Officer : PC 802 Ian Andrew Whale

 It is with regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer :  PC 802 Ian Andrew Whale, who died in the University Hospital North Durham on Friday 15th July 2022, aged 68 years.

Ian joined Durham Constabulary on 29th December 1976 and retired in 2006.

He started his police career at Bishop Auckland before moving to Coundon Section, later returning to Bishop Auckland as a Scientific Aids Officer.  Ian also served at Crook, where he took on the role of Tutor Constable; he later moved into Force Control Room at Aykley Heads ending his service at Stanley and Consett Communications.

Ian received 2 commendations during his career.

Ian is survived by his wife Jenn, his two brothers, three sisters and nephews and nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 1.30pm Monday 8th August 2022 at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ.  The service is not private.

Following the funeral family and friends are invited to meet at the Marriott Royal County Hotel, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JN.

No flowers please; a retiring collection at the crematorium will be available for donations, which will be given to Durham Wildlife Trust, in Ian’s memory.

Our thoughts are with Ian’s family and friends at this sad time.