Death of a Retired Police Officer : PC 1766 John Wood

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1766 John Wood, who died suddenly at home on Sunday 8th September 2024, aged 83 years.

John joined Durham County Constabulary on 27th December 1967 and served his 2-year probationary period at Durham City. His next posting was to Sherburn Section, where he remained for 18 years before taking up the role of Coroner’s Officer, taking him up to his retirement on 26th December 1997, after 30-years’ service.

Whilst at Sherburn Section, John bought the police house in which he lived, together with the adjacent Section Office when it closed in 1977. He lived in this house for 51 years.

Whilst at Sherburn Section, John and his friend and fellow officer Jeff Marshall tendered their allotment at the rear of the Section Office, growing leeks and flowers, which were shown around the county, winning many prizes along the way.

John was predeceased by his wife Ann in 2017 and is survived by daughters Deborah and Victoria, son Grahame and grandchildren Andrew, Philip, Kathryn and Sophie.

A funeral service is to be held at 12 noon Wednesday 9th October 2024 at St Joseph’s RC Church, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2JG, followed by a private committal service at Durham Crematorium

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to be shared between the RNLI (Cullercoats) and the Police Treatment Centres.

After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Sherburn Village Workingmen’s Club, Front Street, Sherburn DH6 1HB

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

Death of a retired Police Officer: Inspector 2430 Ian Storey

It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: Inspector 2430 Ian Storey, who died at St Teresa’s Hospice,Darlington on Wednesday 4th September 2024, aged 76 years.

Ian joined Durham County Constabulary in 1971; his first posting being to Darlington.  Around 1977 he moved to CID, based at Newton Aycliffe.  Upon promotion to Sergeant, Ian moved back into uniform at Bishop Auckland, and, after a period in uniform, he became a member of the Regional Crime Squad, based at Chester-le-Street.

His next promotion saw him back at Bishop Auckland as uniformed Inspector, prior to moving to Barnard Castle, from where he retired in 2001, after 30 years’ service.

During Ian’s Police career, he was awarded several commendations and in 1981, following an incident which left him seriously injured; his arm being almost severed by a machete, Ian was presented with the Matt Wilkinson Memorial Trophy.

Ian is survived by wife Jackie, sons John and David and grandchildren Charlotte, Leah, Isla and Sophia.

A funeral service is to be held at 2.00pm Tuesday 17th September 2024, at Darlington Crematorium Chapel, Carmel Road North, Darlington DL3 8RY

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Teresa’s Hospice, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA

After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family for refreshments at the Model T, Fulthorpe Road, Darlington DL3 9XT

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

Cadet Reunion - This Thursday (5th September) at the 'Garden House'

Cadet Reunion  - Thursday 5th September 2024

Just a reminder.......

We are meeting at the Garden House (Cartologist), Durham from 6.30pm onward on Thursday 5th September and would love any ex-cadets, from ANY year, to join us and celebrate. All are welcome from any intake year.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Cadet intake of 1974 but all ex-cadets from any year are welcome
We have over 70 confirmed attendees mainly ranging across the 1972-75 intakes from Northumbria, Durham & North Yorks. If you haven't confirmed but still want to attend please just come along on the night. We only asked for numbers initially so the pub knew how many bar staff to put on.
Parking - the Garden House has limited parking but restrictions on the streets, both front and back, end at 6pm. So there's plenty of parking on the night.
Food - will be available to order from the pub menu on the night.
Accommodation - there are still rooms available if you want to stay over at the Cartologist and other nearby hotels are also available.
See you there, it's going to be a great night!

The years are rolling by very quickly these days and it will be great to meet up again and reminisce from our time at Aykley Heads (as were no longer 16-19yrs   :-)  ) and catch up on what we've all been doing these past 50+yrs.