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21/12/18 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 16th December 2018, after a long respiratory illness, of Mrs Helen LANGHAM wife of ex PC Brian Langham. Brian was a former Derby Borough Officer working in the Peartree area of Derby.
Her funeral will be held at 1130am on Monday 21st January 2019 at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston-On-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF..
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)
12/12/18 IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE DBT: CHANGES TO TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER
Please note that from 1st June 2019 changes to the travel insurance element of the Derbyshire Benevolent Trust Group Insurance Scheme will mean that members and/or their partners will no longer have cover once they reach the age of 70yrs.
If you have any questions regarding this change in cover please email the Trust Manager via this link ​contact the trust manager
Ian Godfrey (Manager Derbyshire Benevolent Trust)
12/12/18 Christmas Sports Club Lottery 2018
The winners of the Christmas Lottery draw 2018 are as follows:
J K Sutton, A W Phillips, G Allcock, J M Smith, Andrew Marples, John Banner, Henry Carrington, R Duxbury, David Nicholls, J C Langley, Iain P Goslin and Mrs J Bailey.
Our congratulations to them.
​​Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 10th December 2018 of Mrs Barbara BOSTON, 92 years. Barbara was the widow of ex Sgt (552) James Boston. Her next of kin is her son Mr Terry Boston (Former Police Sergeant with Derbyshire Police). Barbara will be remembered in her own right as she was a Traffic Warden in Derby for many years.
Her funeral will be held at 1.00pm on Friday 28th December 2018 at St. Johns Methodist Church,Birchover Way, Derby DE22 2QL followed by cremation at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby and afterwards at The Farmhouse at Mackworth, 60 Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 4LY.
For those attending and who would like at attend the wake please email Terry Boston at tel45@tiscali.co.uk​ this is purely for catering purposes.
Any donations to Derbyshire NARPO.
01/12/18 November Lottery Winner
In the November Draw of the Sports Club Lottery there was only one member winner - Geoff Plant. Our congratulations to him.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 25th November 2018 of Mrs Grace CASTLE, widow of ex PC Edward 'Ted' Castle. (Ted passed away on 23rd September 2018) Her next of kin is her daughter, Mrs Jill Hubbard.
Her funeral will be held at 2.45pm on Friday 7th December 2018 at Loughborough Crematorium, Leicester Road, Loughborough LE11 2AF.
Any donations to The East Midlands Air Ambulance. Family flowers only.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 16th November 2018 of Mrs Cynthia WALKER, 79 years after a long illness. Cynthia was the wife of ex Sgt Michael J. Walker. Michael is the next of kin.
Her funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 27th November 2018 at Brimington Crematorium, Chesterfield.
18/11/18 NARPO Circular 29/18
The annual reporting of the CPI, published for September 2018 confirms that the annual percentage increase for police pensions 2019 will be 2.4% (previously 3%).
As from the 1st January 2019 the minimum subscription will be £21.12 (previously £20.64), this amounts to £1.76 per month (previously £1.72).
31/10/18 Lottery Winners October 2018
The following were lucky winners in the Sports Club Lottery for October, 2018. Our congratulations to them. M G Clift, Richard Marriott, Christine Worrall, Stephen Chaddock, C L Lowe, Malcolm North and Arthur Padmore.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 28th October 2018 of ex PC Ralph TAYLOR, 74 years. His next of kin is his wife Julie Taylor. Ralph retired in 1998 having served mainly in the Pear Tree area of Derby. He was a former 'Boro man. In his younger days he was a cricketer of note and was passionate about Cricket.
His funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 13th November 2018 in the Main Chapel at Derby Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH.
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of serving staff employee 9997 Stephen Robert BARTRAM, Duty Management Officer.
Steve joined Derbyshire Constabulary as a PC in 1974 at 19 years old. He started his service out of St. Mary's Gate Police Station. In 1981 he went on to work in the Traffic Department before returning to foot patrol in Allenton and Wilmorton. He went on to work in Derby control room and then on to Operational Planning. Steve retired in 2006 returning the next week as a member of police staff working in the Duty Management Unit. The next of kin is his wife Gillian and two sons, Michael and Richard.
His funeral will be held at 1.00pm on Tuesday 6th November 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick..
17/10/18 Responses to Social Care Green Paper and Intergenerational Fairness Committee
Please see the below responses from Later Life ambitions and PSPC in relation to the above papers.
LGA Social Care Green Paper Consultation LLA Response
Later Life Ambitions Written Evidence for the Intergenerational Fairness Committee
PSPC response to the Intergenerational Fairness Committee​
Steve Edwards (Chief Exec NARPO)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 16th October 2018 of Mrs Barbara Ann HICKEN, widow of ex Sgt 368 James (Jim) Hicken. The next of kin are her daughters, Jude Sharman, Ruth Harrison and Kate Williams.
Her funeral will be held at 3.00pm on Friday 26th October 2018 at Aberystwyth Crematorium, Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DG and afterwards at the Conrah Hotel, Chancery, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DG.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of ex Sgt 554 Stuart PARKER, 54 years.
His funeral will be held at 2.10pm on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington S43 1AU and afterwards at the Proact Stadium S41 8NZ.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Mrs Catherine BLATHERWICK on Thursday 4th October 2018. Catherine is the wife of ex PC 80 Neal Blatherwick. Neal worked in D Division.
Her funeral will be held at 1.00pm on Friday 19th October 2018 at St.Marys Church, Bridge Gate, Derby DE1 3AU where a Requiem Mass will be conducted. Catherine's wish is that black clothing is not obligatory. This will be followed at 2.20pm by a family service at Markeaton Crematorium in the Round Chapel.
Afterwards at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE3 9GE for afternoon tea. The family would appreciate if you could let them know if you intend to join them in the Service and Afternoon tea by emailing laurablatherwick@hotmail.co.uk
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 23rd September 2018 of ex PC Edward 'Ted' CASTLE, 93 years. His next of kin is his wife Grace Castle, she is also very poorly. Ted served mainly at Chesterfield, retiring on the 22nd September 1980.
In November, 2015 Ted was made a Chevalier to the Order of Legion D'Honneur, for his actions in the 'D' Day landings.
His funeral will be held at Loughborough Crematorium (Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AF) at 2.45pm on Friday 12th October 2018. Edward's wishes were that any donations be made to The Royal British Legion and/or Help for Heroes. Donations can be made on the day. Family flowers only
Following the service we would be pleased for you to join some of the family members to share a memory or two of Edward at The Plough Inn, 38 Hall Gate, Diseworth, Derbyshire DE74 2QJ
25/09/18 September Lottery Winners
​Winners of the September 2018 lottery draw are as follows
Gary Brown,Phillip Cole, B Allt and K Smethem. Our congratulations to them.
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 15th September 2018 of Mrs Evelyn DOYLE, 94 years, of Argyle Care Home, Buxton. Evelyn was the widow of ex PC Michael (Paddy) Doyle, who served at Buxton and Derby. Her next of kin is her daughter, Mrs Teresa Johnson. Her funeral will be held at 2.40pm on Monday 1st October 2018 at Macclesfield Crematorium.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday Tuesday 18th September 2018 of Mrs Ruth Elizabeth Ann WATSON. Ruth was the wife of our NARPO Chairman ex Sgt Michael Watson. Ruth was involved, together with Michael in arranging all the NARPO Coach trips and the NARPO and Friends holidays. She will be sorely missed.
Her funeral will be held at 11.00am on Friday 5th October 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH and afterwards at Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Ripley DE5 8JN.
19/09/18 ​SUPPORT THE CALL FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Please see below message and link to a petition calling for a Royal Commission on Policing. For the attention of members for their consideration.
It is nearly 60 years since the last Royal Commission on Policing. We need another one now. Sign the Petition
I am a retired Sussex Detective Chief Superintendent and recently became a committee member of the NARPO Eastbourne Branch. I spoke at the NARPO Conference held in Torquay last week seeking NARPO support regarding challenging the Government over the current plight of Policing in the UK.
The attached petition is critical I believe to helping to achieve the long overdue holding of a Royal Commission into policing. The wording contained within the petition summarises things succinctly. I have also been in communication with the national Police Federation Office as well as the Superintendents Association also seeking their support for this petition. I am now hoping to gain your support in sending this out to NARPO Branch Secretaries for distribution amongst their members.
I have written to my local MP Maria Caulfield, Lewes, Sussex, seeking her support also. I have included her on the petition as the relevant person to take this forward should we be successful in achieving the necessary number of signatures.
I hope that you will be able to assist me in this venture.
Kind regards, Kevin Moore.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 14th September 2018 of ex Sgt John Gordon WOOD, 72 years. His next of kin is his wife Valerie Wood. John retired about 21 years ago. He served at Chesterfield and lastly as a Crime Prevention Officer.
His funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH and afterwards at The White Horse, Badger Lane, Woolley Moor DE55 6FG.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death yesterday, Tuesday 18th September 2018 of ex PC 155 Ernest (Ernie) DRABBLE, 73 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Brenda Drabble. Ernie retired in about 1995 before coming back as a civilian for 10 years Prior to joining the Police he was a Police Cadet (7) for 3 years. He worked mainly in Buxton Division at Matlock.
In June 1993 Ernie was awarded the MBE for services to Police Work.
​His funeral will be held at 10.30am on Monday 1st October 2018 at St. Paul's Church, Dove Holes Buxton SK17 8BJ and afterwards at Chapel en le Frith Golf Club SK23 9UH.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 11th September 2018 of widow member Mrs Enid WAGSTAFF, 99 years. Enid was the widow of ex PC Jack Wagstaff who passed away in the early 1970's. He worked as a beat constable in Inkersall and Renishaw. Following his death Enid donated a silver trophy cup in his memory for an annual Green Bowling event at Staveley Miners Welfare entitled The Jack Wagstaff Cup. This event was played every year until 2 years ago and only missed once during the Miners Strike. Enid attended and presented the trophy on every occasion. Her next of kin is her son David Wagstaff.
Her funeral will be held at 2.10pm on Friday 12th October 2018 at Chesterfield Crematorium.
30/08/18 August 2018 lottery winners
The following retired members were winners in the Sports Club Lottery for August 2018: D Kelk, R Swindell, F Murphy, E W Gallimore, Richard Walker and Janet Ball.
30/08/18 Sports Club Members – Chatsworth Christmas Tickets 2018
Contact: Elizabeth Whittemore, Central Business Support Manager. Tel No: 05177 / 0300 122 4648
Currently the force has seven Chatsworth tickets; two at HQ, two at Buxton HQ, two at St Mary's Wharf and one at Chesterfield HQ.
The Chatsworth Christmas display starts on 10th November 2018. Using the eight week rule sports club members can start to apply for the tickets from 10th September 2018. Retired officers should do this by emailing HQ. Central Support.
This year to make the process fair to everyone, headquarters Business Support staff will be administering the below system for all the Chatsworth tickets including those held at division.
We will accept requests two months prior to the date they require for example on the 1st October you can request a ticket for 1st December.
All applications will be printed off the next day giving staff 24 hours to request a ticket.
These requests will be put in a box and will be drawn out by a non-sports club member in front of witnesses.
The lucky winners will be notified by email.
This was approved by the Central Sports Committee on 28th November 2017.
If staff wish to chance their luck by asking for multiple locations, a separate request needs to be completed for each location. We will also only accept one request from a sports club member per location.
If you happen to be one of the lucky winners you will not be able to enter into the draw again.
In the event of a ticket being cancelled, a re-draw will take place for that date using the previous requests.
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 14th August 2018 of ex PC Paul (Harry) HARRIS. His next of kin is his wife Fiona Harris. Paul retired in 2014 having served at Derby and Headquarters. His funeral will be held at 1.20pm on Friday 31st August 2018 at Derby Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH and afterwards in the Library Room at the Farm House (Formerly Mackworth Hotel), 60 Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 4LY.
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of retired CSI 5951 Michael CHADBURN on 11th August 2018. Michael served with the force from 30th March 1981 until 31st March 2017. He was serving as a Crime Scene Investigator at Chesterfield when he left the force.
His next of kin is his daughter, Lucy Chadburn.
His funeral will be held at 1230pm (please arrive by 1215pm) on Tuesday 28th August 2018 at Brimington Crematorium, Chesterfield. There will be donation envelopes at the crematorium for the British Heart Foundation.
10/08/18 Police Federation Centenary
Please see below message from The Police Federation who are looking for help in their Centenary year:
Help the Police Federation celebrate 100 years
Next year the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) celebrates its 100th anniversary. The organisation will mark the occasion by highlighting key milestones in the Federation' history and sharing stories, pictures and memories from officers over the years.
The Federation would love to hear your stories of your time as a serving officer. In particular they are looking for stories around these subjects:
Officers that served during key moments in policing history;
Female officers that can remember the equal pay act coming in;
Reflections on how different policing was in the past;
Amusing stories about the uniform, personal protection equipment, police stations etc.;
Recognition/awards given/special commendations;
Special moments in your policing career – e.g. helping someone special
How the Federation may have helped you.
If you would like to share your story, please get in touch with Ally Crouch, PFEW Campaigns Officer, on alison.crouch@polfed.org or call 01372 352052.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death of ex PC Neil PAGE, 59 years, on the 3rd February, 2018. His next of kin is his wife Sue. Neil worked in the Chesterfield area. His funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)​
01/08/18 July 2018 lottery winners
The following members were winners in the July 2018 Sports Club Lottery: C H Bowler, A Burton and P Ashworth. Our congratulations to them.
22/07/18 Message of Thanks
Mrs Beryl Morley and her daughter Jeannette would like to thank all those people who attended Ken Morley's funeral on Thursday. Unfortunately they were unable to speak to those that attended, but would like to thank them all from the bottom of their hearts. They never expected such numbers of former officers who paid their last respects to Ken, it was very much appreciated.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)​​​
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 28th June 2018 of ex D/Sgt Ken N MORLEY, 85 years, after a short illness. His next of kin is his wife, Beryl Morley. Ken retired in 1982, having served in the Chesterfield Area and the Crime Squad.
His funeral will be held at 3.10pm on Thursday 19th July 2018 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington S43 1AU. No flowers but donations to Ashgate Hospicecare Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield S42 7JD. www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)​​
​It is with sadness that I have top inform you of the death on Tuesday 3rd July 2018 of ex Insp Gordon Jeffrey BENNETT, 90 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs. Joyce Bennett. Gordon who retired in July 1982, served in Chesterfield.
His funeral will be held at 10.00am on Tuesday 17th July 2018 at Mansfield and District Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)​​
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 30th June 2018 of Mrs Nancy SCATTERGOOD, 84 yrs, peacefully in Hospital following a long illness. Nancy is the wife of ex PC Roy Scattergood.
Her funeral will be held at 2.15pm on Wednesday 25th July 2018 at Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium, Fairways, Geary Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent DE15 0QE.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)​
27/06/18 June - Sports Club Lottery Winners
The following were Lottery winners for June 2018: R Allen, Brian Wall, and Brian Cain.
​Our congratulations to them.
15/06/18 Cricketers Wanted
Please see below request from Tony Rathbone.
'Come and play Cricket for Belper Police CC'
The team has been going now for 30 plus years and over the years 100's of serving and retired police officers, staff and family members have turned out to play.
Games are played in a 20 over format everyone bats, everyone bowls usually Tuesday or Wednesday nights starting around 18:00 over the summer. Currently home fixtures are played at Denby CC.
We would like to boost our current numbers, it is none competitive, friendly social environment with myself at 58 being part of our youth policy so you are never to old to join in. It is a great opportunity for Dad's to bring along your kids to play together in the same team building memories for life.
Old former teammates the opportunity is there to turn back the clock and give it ago again.
Anyone interested please contact Tony Rathbone at Anthony.rathbone.16009@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or telephone 07736 555466
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 4th June 2018 of ex Supt John William FORCE, 78 years.
John began his Police career in the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. He later transferred to Derbyshire and then finally to Nottinghamshire on promotion to Superintendent. Here he served in the Training School at Epperstone then moved to Hyson Green and completed his service in Community Affairs.
His funeral will be held at 10.45am on Thursday 21st June 2018 at St. Paul's Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6BH; followed by cremation at 11.30am at Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4QH. All are welcome to both services. There will be refreshments after, the venue being announced at the Services.
Donations to the Salvation Army at the Services or via the Undertakers, A W Lymn, 32 High Street, Arnold. NG5 7DZ.
04/05/18 April Sports Club Lottery Winners
​The April Lottery winners in the Sports Club Lottery are as follows:
L S Grewal (pensioner), F C Murphy (pensioner), T Bennet (pensioner), P Holmes (pensioner), A Lamb (pensioner) and A L Winchurch (pensioner). Our congratulations to them.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 28th April, 2018 of ex Insp Eric FREARSON, 92 years. His next of kin is his daughter Jane Hewison. Eric retired in about 1983 whilst serving at Headquarters.
His funeral will be held 11.00am on Monday 14th May 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, and afterwards at the Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, South Normanton, Derby DE55 2EH. All welcome.
Sean Murphy (Secretary) ​
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death in Hospital of ex PC Leslie Douglas MILWARD, 73 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Gwen Milward. Les retired in 1995 whilst working in Traffic and Motorway section. He then worked as a driver for Derbyshire County Council mobile Library Service.
His funeral will be held at 12.00 noon on Friday 25th May 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 16th April 2018 of ex PC (20) Michael John ROWLEY, 74 years, after a long illness. His next of kin is his wife Ann Rowley. Michael retired in 1993 whilst serving at Cotton Lane PS Derby.
His funeral will be held at 11.20am on Thursday 3rd May 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
​24/04/18 Obituary
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death on the 5th April, 2018 of ex Sgt Alfred Neville BEADLE, 83 years at the Amber Lodge Nursing Home, Derby. He retired in about 1986/87 having served at Pear Tree PS., Derby. Alfred has no next of kin and I am endeavouring to trace friends.
His funeral will be held at 2.20pm on Friday 18th May 2018 at the Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
17/04/18 NARPO Travel Insurance
Members of the Travel Scheme have recently seen a large increase in their annual renewal, the letter below from AXA tries to answer the question of the large hike in renewal.
Prior to the renewal negotiations for the coming year, AXA PPP Healthcare conducted an exercise to look at the profitability of the scheme from their perspective.
They discovered that last year the loss ratio of the scheme was 130%. This means that for every £1 they received in terms of premium they paid out £1.30 in terms of claims.
Numerous claims have been over £100,000.
Obviously, this is not a sustainable situation, and AXA PPP initially proposed an increase of 35% for the coming year.
We managed to limit the increase to 26%, but we realise that this still represents a sizeable increase.
The scheme continues to offer medical history disregarded underwriting terms, no age limit (if joining before 85), and generous package of benefits, but these attributes have undoubtedly also contributed to the loss.
Having looked for viable alternatives, we have discovered that this scheme continues to represent a good deal for NARPO members, but if members can source an alternative for themselves, then they can cancel within 14 days of the renewal date.
I hope that this helps clarify the situation.
Harry McGimpsey
Senior Healthcare Partner
Phone: 02891 882814, Mobile: 07711 566497, Email: harry.mcgimpsey@healthinsurancegroup.co.uk
​Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC 239 Vernon Selby PARKER, 81 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Marjorie Parker. Vernon retired in 1985 having served at Long Eaton and Derby.
His funeral will be held at 10.40am on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC Rowland Maurice PINK, 85 years, at the Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent. His next of kin is his wife Mary. Unfortunately Mary is also in Hospital having had an operation last Wednesday. Maurice as he was known served as a Beat Officer in the Swadlincote area until he retired in 1985. He was a Life Member of NARPO given for his services to he Derbyshire Branch, he was a Committee member for many years.
His funeral will be held at 12.45pm on Thursday 3rd May 2018 at Bretby Crematorium, 3 Bretby Fairways, Geary Lane, Bretby, Burton-On-Trent DE15 0QE
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 4th April 2018 of Mrs Dorothy Jean PICK, 86 years, of Swanwick. Her next of kin is her son Martin Pick. Jean as she was known was Policewoman (3) and served with the Derbyshire Constabulary from 1953 to 1956.
Her funeral will be held at 12.00 noon on Friday 20th April 2018 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick.
09/04/18 Clarification re Annual Report
In the recent Annual Report, it showed that (Detective Constable 936, retired.) Martin David Bottomley had passed away. This was a mistake on my part and Martin is alive and well. I apologise to his wife, family and friends who were undoubtedly distressed.
05/04/18 NARPO Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy
Copies of the proposed new Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy which have been developed by our advisers, Affinity Resolutions, are available to view or download for the information of members.
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
04/04/18 March Lottery Winners
The following members were successful in the March Draw of the Derbyshire Sports Lottery. T. Bennett, F. Buttle , C. Blackshaw and S. Midgley. Our congratulations to them.
30/03/18 SOCIAL CARE GREEN PAPER
The government has announced it will publish a major consultation on social care this summer. It will be called the Social Care Green Paper and will shape the future of the social care system for years to come. It will be a hugely important consultation document for older people and their families.
NARPO has been working with our partners in Later Life Ambitions to ensure that your views are represented to the government when the Green Paper is published.
We are therefore asking our members to use our new toolkit, which we have developed to help you contact your local MP and tell them about the measures you would like to see the government announce.
The toolkit is available online here and contains further details about the Social Care Green Paper and the recommendations Later Life Ambitions would like to see. If you have any questions please contact Later Life Ambitions via laterlife@connectpa.co.uk
ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCESS THE TOOLKIT AND CONTACT THEIR MP.
28/03/18 WIDOWS PENSION FOR LIFE PETITION
Prior to the last election NARPO members were encouraged to support an Early Day Motion raised over the plight of Police Widows who, because of remarrying or 'co-habitation' had lost or stand to lose their full widows pension. Because of the last Election the EDM fell.
Below is a very simple link for you to support a petition to encourage the Government to give equality to certain widows in our 'family' of NARPO. It will take just a couple of seconds to log your support and also to send it round your friends should you wish to do so. We are up to 117,000 signatures help us make it past the 150,000. https://chn.ge/2pBvxev
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 15th March 2018 of ex PC John Henry WILLOUGHBY, 78 years. His next of kin is his wife, Lorna Willoughby. John retired on ill health in 1981/82 whilst working in Derby. He then worked at Derby Crown Court.
His funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 3rd April 2018 at the Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 15th February 2018 of Mrs Joan Lesley BLINCO wife of ex Sgt George Vernon Blinco who now lives in Sunderland. Joan worked as a cleaner at Chesterfield Police Station. Her funeral has already taken place.
20/03/18 Car Loans from No1 CopperPot Credit Union
With the new '18' plate cars released on 1st March, you may be thinking of upgrading your car. If you're looking to buy the latest model, or buy a pre-owned car No1 CopperPot Credit Union can help you to finance it. See here for details.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 8th March 2018 of Mrs Christine (Chris) Lesley GLOVER, 71 years, peacefully at home, after a long and bravely fought battle with Cancer. Beloved wife of ex PC Robert 'Bob' Glover.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Christine will take place at 1.20pm on Tuesday 3rd April 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel).
At the request of Chris no flowers but donations would be welcomed in lieu to The Nightingale Macmillan Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital. Chris will be remembered well as she was the Police Matron at Derby for 20 years, retiring about 8 years ago.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 21st February 2018 of ex Sgt Gordon Raymond MALLENDER, 88years. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Jean Chaplin. Gordon retired in 1984 when he worked in Ilkeston CID.
His funeral will be held at 12.45pm on Thursday 15th March 2018 at All Saints Church,Tamworth Rd, Sawley NG10 3AT. No Flowers but donations to Derby Trailblazers Basket Ball Club.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday (7.3.18) of ex Chief Supt John Michael MOSS, 77 years. His next of kin is his wife Glenys Moss. John retired as Divisional Commander of Chesterfield.
His funeral will be held at 12.10pm on Monday 26th March 2018 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Chesterfield
​S43 1AU; and afterwards at Ringwood Hall Hotel, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1DQ. Donations to Ashgate Hospice and/or The Macmillan Centre.
08/03/18 Derbyshire Police Sports Club - February Lottery
The following retired officers were fortunate winners in the February Draw of the Sports Club Lottery: D Hornblower (retired) and John Hulse-Ward (retired). Our congratulations to them.
06/03/18 Claim a power of attorney refund
Dear Colleague
Please see the below from the Ministry of Justice today-
You can get part of your application fee back if you applied to register a power attorney from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017.
This applies to lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA).
You can only claim a refund if you made the power of attorney in England or Wales.
Visit- https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund
This is also on our website- http://www.narpo.org/
06/03/18 NARPO Circular
Please see Circular 13/18 attached regarding a change to the Police Injury [Benefit] Regulations 2006 which changes the circumstances in which Employment and Support Allowance is deducted from an Injury Pension, which rectifies what in our view was an unfairness created by the previous amendment.
Please note this change comes into effect on 30th March 2018 but is retrospective to take effect from 10th February 2017
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of ex PC 1259 Raymond DENNING, 72 years, on Sunday 18th February 2018 after a long illness. His next of kin is his wife Sue Denning. Ray retired in 2000/2001 he last worked in Derby Comms and was formerly a Dog Handler.
His funeral will be held at 1.15pm on Wednesday 7th March 2018 at Christ Church, Hulland, Derbyshire DE6 3EH; followed by cremation at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH. Everyone would be welcome after the funeral at the Black Horse Inn, Main Road, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne DE6 3EE.
27/02/18 Royal Patronage - NARPO Centenary
It gives me great pleasure to announce that HRH The Princess Royal has very kindly agreed to be our Patron in our Centenary year of 2019.
The Patronage will be for 2019 only and I would add that NARPO is extremely proud and delighted to have secured Royal Patronage as NARPO celebrate its Centenary.
Planning is well underway for our Centenary events which include a Centenary Dinner at The Tower of London on Thursday 13th June 2019 and Branches have already been informed of ticketing details.
Further information regarding our Centenary events can be found on our website at:
http://www.narpo.org/narpo-centenary-2019/ - This page will be updated as and when further details and information become available.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 20th February 2018 of ex PC Douglas Miller THOMSON, who passed away in hospital. His next of kin is his wife, Ann. Douglas retired on the 10th May 1993 finishing at Chesterfield Division.
His funeral will be held at 4.30pm on Wednesday 28th February 2018 at Chesterfield Crematorium.
Roy Potts
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Ex Sgt Peter RAMWELL who passed away on Tuesday 30th January aged 79 years. Peter formally worked at Bakewell. His next of kin is his wife Marjorie.
His funeral will be held at 2.00pm om Monday the 19th February 2018 at Swanwick Crematorium.
24/01/18 WIDOWS PENSION ENTITLEMENT - CLARIFICATION
There appears to some uncertainty regarding widows pension entitlement and the message previously sent out.
For clarity prior to April 1972 widows entitlement was a third. The Police Pension Regulations changed in 1972 and Pension Contributions increased to 7% which increased the widows entitlement to a half.
The Regulations allowed those in service prior to 1st April 1972 to enhance their pre April 1972 widows entitlement to a half at a cost. At that time officers were given a time limited opportunity to upgrade pre 1972 service for the purpose of their widows pensions. In order to achieve this upgrade of earlier years three options were offered; the payment of a lump sum, additional contributions from pay until the end of service or payment from the future police pension. Not all officers took the option to 'buy' back service.
Anyone who joined after April 1972 will automatically leave a half rate widows pension. Anyone with service prior to April 1972 and continuing to serve, will either leave a half [if they chose to uprate] or a mixture of a third for service prior to April 1972 and a half for the period after 1972. The election was effectively to 'buy back' previous service pre April 1972, to attract a half rate widows pension.
Regards​
Steve Edwards (Chief Exec NARPO)​​
24/01/18 Funeral of Hugh Tydeman
Jill Tydeman daughter of Hugh Tydeman would like to give the families' heartfelt thanks to NARPO for the loan of the Drape and helmet and to all those old colleagues who attended the funeral. It meant so much to the family.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)​​​​
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 14th January 2018 of Mrs. Linda Diane GOODWIN who was the widow of the late PC George SMITH, who worked at Buxton having transferred from North Wales. He died in 1996. In 2001 she married Ernest Goodwin, who is next of kin.
Her funeral will be held at 12.30pm on Thursday 1st February 2018 at Doveholes Methodist Church followed by cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2.00pm.
​It is with sadness that I have to inform you that ex Supt John Maurice ANDREW, 86 years, died today 23rd January 2018, at Spencer Grove Nursing Home, Belper. His next of kin is his wife Winifred 'Win' Andrew. John retired about 36 years ago when he worked in the Fixed Penalty Notice Office at HQ.
His funeral will be held at 11.30am on Monday 12th February 2018 at The Parish Church, Wirksworth.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)​​​
22/01/18 Funeral of ex PC David JAMES
Susan James would like to thank and acknowledge all those members and colleagues who attended Dave's funeral and for all their cards and good wishes and donations and inform them that we made £380.00, and that £190 went to the RNLI and £190 to Baron Ward at Babington Hospital.
16/01/18 LATER LIFE AMBITIONS - HOUSING SURVEY RESULTS
Thank you to all who took part in the recent Later Life Ambitions housing survey.
The results of the survey which we have now submitted to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee can be seen here.
Steve Edwards (Chief Exec NARPO)​
16/01/18 Further Pension News
Kier, Derbyshire Constabulary's pensions administrators, have issued a statement to say that they will be unaffected by the collapse of Carillion.
16/01/18 Important Pension News
See below important information regarding widow[er] pensions.
IMPORTANT PENSION NEWS
Were you a serving officer in 1972 or 1990?
If so you will have been given the opportunity to uprate your widow[er] pension.
We have recently been made aware of an issue in relation to the inadequate retention of important pension records around the election made by Officers in 1972, when an option was given to uprate their widows pension entitlement from a third to a half.
The issue initially arose where a NARPO member died and told his wife before he died to make sure she received the half–rate pension as he had decided to uprate. The Pension Authority could find no records relating to the officer's pension in 1972 and as a result made the decision that they would only pay the widows pension at the rate of a third. The officer in question had transferred from another Force and it would appear that his pension record was not transferred over with him. The widow was adamant, but nevertheless the Pension Authority refused to uprate the pension despite their being no record whatsoever covering his previous service.
Owing to the widows' persistence and with assistance from our local NARPO Branch, the widow managed to find her late husband's records in a separate location. That file contained a form signed by her husband in 1973 showing that he had elected to increase the widow pension entitlement through reduction in his own pension.
In correspondence with the Force concerned they have confirmed that in the absence of any records being found from 1972 they would automatically pay the widows pension at the rate of a third.
This record keeping issue could also affect those female officers serving in 1990, when an opportunity was given for them to 'buy back' previous service so that it attracted a half rate widower's pension. This should be recorded on their pension records. Make sure your loved one receives the pension to which they are entitled.
YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT DERBYSHIRE'S PENSION ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL HAVE A RECORD OF YOUR ELECTION: Kier Pensions Unit, PO Box 485, Middlesborough TS1 9EE. tel: 01642 727333 email: penmail@kier.co.uk web: Police pensions website
​Regards
09/01/18 December Sports Club Lottery
The following retired officers were winners in the December Sports Club Lottery draw B P Hunt, C J Boam and E. Castle - our congratulations to them.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death from an embolism on the 2nd January 2018 of ex PC Lynn HUTCHINGS, 65 years. His next of kin is his wife Patricia Mary Hutchings. Lynn retired in 2001 whilst working in communications room.
His funeral will be held at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 16th January 2018 at Bangor Crematorium, Llandygai Rd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4HP.
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 30th December, 2017 of ex PC Hugh TYDEMAN, 85 years. His next of kin is his daughter Jill Tydeman. Hugh retired in 1985, he had been a dog handler and Traffic Officer and latterly as chauffeur driver to the Chief Constable Alf Parrish. There are some Derby Telegraph articles about Hugh in Photo Archive 13.
His funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Monday 22nd January 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH and afterwards at the Markeaton Hotel, 124 Kedleston Road, Allestree DE22 2TF.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary) ​
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