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Why not try to make London the venue of the first of these [national] conferences in 1950? As the Association would be a free and democratic organisation, with a social and cultural background, it would eventually seek membership of UNESCO. What better example can we set as members of the Police Service, than being the instrument of international friendship? The Police Service is a strong rock in most countries. It has a great reputation and is a good model. It can play its part in bringing about peace and security the world over. (Troop, A. ‘Service Through Friendship. 3rd ed 2014). Next year is a big year for the International Police Association and Section UK. When Arthur Troop placed his article in the 12 August 1949 edition of ‘Police Review’ under the pseudonym (Aytee), proposing the idea of a Police friendship organisation, he had no idea whether he would receive any, let alone favourable feedback from it. In advocating the need for such an organisation and setting out an early framework proposal (membership cards and fees, Branches, an International Secretariat etc), he wrote: 75 Years of the International Police Association in the UK Celebrating in Style Vice-President Karen Duckworth (OBO the National Executive Committee)

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S o, how fitting it is then, that in 2025 , Section UK, this marvellous founding section with Her Royal Highness Princess Ann as its Patron for the second time, shall come together throughout the year to celebrate Arthur’s achievement. Notably, on Saturday 7th June at the Union Jack Club in London, for the Section’s 75th National Council Meeting (NCM). That weekend will see all regional committees come together to not only consider where we are going during the coming years, but take a chance with our invited guests to reflect on where we have come from. This event will include a week of ‘London on Patrol’ with operational staff from different countries taking part in a programme of activities leading up to the NCM, before attending it as guests of the President. With the National Golf Competition also taking place that week in East Sussex between the 3rd – 5th, what a busy week that is going to be. However, this is a year for every member to celebrate and get involved, and to that end there are lots of events taking place up and down the country. The centre pages outline month by month what is taking place where, however, let me take a moment to talk through some of the activities as the year moves through. Every month there will be a Regional Walk, organised by the IPA Walking Group in conjunction with each of our eleven regions. The first event of the year will take place in Devon, with the Region 7 SW Spring Break between 21st – 23rd February at the Palace Hotel in Paignton. Sand, sea and fabulous company whatever the weather. Things start getting busier in May, with the Region 7 ‘75 Years of the IPA in the South-West’ friendship weekend, based at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth between 16th 18th May. A celebratory dinner is being planned at the Marco Pierre White restaurant, which offers stunning sunset views. Also in May, Region 2 will be mounting their epic ‘5 x 75 Anniversary Cycle’ from Belfast to Nottingham. Raising money for the Section UK charity, Thin Blue Line, they hope that lots of people will come out and support them along the way. Apart from the National Council Meeting, June welcomes a new event between 20th – 22nd – the PSNI / IPA / PSUK Tennis Tournament in Belfast. Led by Region 2, this is a new event that hopes to become annual, and bring together tennis players from all the regions as well as new members to the IPA. Towards the end of June, Region 3 will have their Gala Weekend at the lovely Harrogate Police Treatment Centre.

The Albert Memorial, Manchester

July offers a rest, before two wonderful friendship weeks taking place in August. The first is in Region 1, where guests will be invited to the King Robert Hotel in Stirling to enjoy all that Scottish hospitality has to offer, including the launch of the limited edition 75th Anniversary IPA whisky. Later in the month, it’s the turn of Region 3’s Liverpool and Merseyside Branch, who invite you to join them for their Friendship Weekend in the heart of Liverpool. All sorts of activities and visits are being arranged around the Gala Dinner in the Liner Hotel on the Wednesday evening. The National Clay Shooting Competition will take place in Region 8 on Saturday 13th September. This event is open to everyone whether experienced shooters or trying it for the first time. Great fun and a really good ‘experience day’ for newcomers. November will see the last two events on the calendar. Firstly, the IPA’s annual participation in the Remembrance Day parade at the cenotaph will be taking place on the 9th. Then lastly, on the 15th November, Section UK will be hosting its 75th Anniversary Concert at Guildford Cathedral. The concert itself will be a blend of live choral, orchestral and band music, set in the most beautiful of venues. Guildford Cathedral is the location of the IPA’s stained-glass window, situated next to that of Surrey Police. The event will begin with a re-dedication ceremony for the windows. The concert has a sizeable capacity, and we really hope that this event will be supported by members from up and down the country as a conclusion to a very special year. Activities and events are being planned as part of the wrap-around friendship weekend that will accompany this concert for those who are interested. We hope that this supplement has been useful in shining a light on all that is going to be happening next year. A 75th Anniversary pin badge has been designed along with a corresponding challenge coin to mark the year, and these will be available to buy or order through HQ in due course. Planning for these events remains on-going, so for the latest information about all of them and how to get involved or attend, please visit the events page of the Section UK website https://www.ipa-uk.org/Events We really look forward to seeing as many people as we can in this special year. Servo Per Amikeco

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January Sat 11 - 10:00 6 Region - Central & West London The National Police Memorial, London - 13Km (8 miles). contact Alex Williams - lro@ipa-uk.org February Thurs - 20 10 Region - Essex & East London Colchester, Essex - Approx 8Km (5 miles) - contact Steve Hunt - stanway1566@outlook.com Fri 21 - Sun 23 7 Region - Devon SPRING BREAK - Palace Hotel, Paignton March Sat - 01 - 10:00 3 Region - North of England Manchester - 10Km - contact Helen Elliott - cheshireipa@btinternet.com Tues 25 - 10:30 3 Region - North of England Scarborough – 10Km - contact Judith Smith judith.a.smith@btinternet.com April Sat 12 8 Region - East Anglia Cambridge City - About 3-5 Km - contact Steve Bretherton steve.bretherton@icloud.com May Sun 04 – Mon 05 May 2025 2 Region - Northern Ireland Mourne Mountains - Two walks - contact Alice Armstrong 07502 227374 alicemarmstrong@gmail.com Fri 09 - Sun 11 2 Region - Northern Ireland Tennis Tournament 7 Region - South & South West 75 Years of IPA in the Southwest’ Friendship Weekend

Fri 23 - Sun 25 2 Region - Northern Ireland ‘5 by 75’ Cycle Ride to Fox Road June Tues 03 - Thurs 05 National Golf Competition Fri 06 - Sun 08 National Committee Meeting Sat 07 National Committee Meeting - Gala Dinner Fri 27 - Sun 29 Region 3 - Gala Weekend - PTC, Harrogate Mon 30 June 2025 7 Region - South & South West Langport, Somerset - contact Hans Rennie hdrennie@btinternet.com 11 Region - Southern Home Counties & South London Gatwick Airport/East Horley Circular - 9.5Km - contact Simeon Coughlan scoughlan103@googlemail.com August Tues 05 - 10:30 3 Region - North of England Durham - 11Km - contact Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com Weds 06 - 10:30 3 Region - North of England Newcastle 10Km - contact Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com Sat 09 - Sat 16 1 Region - Scotland - Central Scotland Branch Friendship Week Sun 24 - Fri 29 3 Region - North of England - Liverpool and Merseyside Branch Friendship Week July Sat 05

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August 27 3 Region - North of England - Liverpool and Merseyside Branch Friendship Week - Gala Dinner September Sun 07 - 11:00 1 Region - Scotland Edinburgh - 5Km - contact Yvonne McGregor yvonnemmcgregor@gmail.com Sat 13 National Clay Shooting Competition Sun 14 4 Region - Wales TBC - contact Gareth Cowley gareth.cowley@gmail.com Lizel Pretorius - lizel.pretoriusuk@gmail.com Tues 16 - Sun 21 World Congress October Thurs 02 10 Region - Essex & East London Rochford, Essex - 11Km (8miles) - contact Steve Hunt - stanway1566@outlook.com Sat 11 9 Region - Northern Home Counties and North & North West London St Albans - 8Km - contact Jackie Miles walkabout422@gmail.com November Thurs 06 10 Region - Essex & East London Havering - 8Km (5 miles) - contact Steve Hunt - stanway1566@outlook.com Sun 09 REMEMBRANCE PARADE Mon 10 Guildford Cathedral Concert and Stained-glass Window Rededications Travel Day

Tues 11 - Fri 14 Guildford Cathedral Concert and Stained-glass Window Rededications Various Friendship Activities Arranged Sat 15 Guildford Cathedral Concert and Stained-glass Window Rededications Concert Sun 16 Guildford Cathedral Concert and Stained-glass Window Rededications Travel Day Mon 17 Guildford Cathedral Concert and Stained-glass Window Rededications Travel Day Weds 26 - 11:00 3 Region - North of England York 10Km - contact Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com December Sat 13 - 11:00 5 Region - Midlands Birmingham - 10Km - contact Tom Chisholm thomas. chisholm1@outlook.com

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75th Aniversary Walks

Day Date Time Region No Region Name Point of Contact Email Telephone Location Start Venue

Saturday 11 Januray 2025 10:00 6 Central & West London

Thursday 20 February 2025

10 Essex & East London Steve Hunt Stanway1566@outlook.com

Alex Williams lro@ipa-uk.org

London The National Police Memorial, Horse Guards Road, St James Park, London 13Km (8 miles) Princess Diana Memorial Walk which passes through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James’s Park Picnic / Café Stop at the Italian Gardens at the north end of Kensington Gardens.

Colchester, Essex Hollytrees Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG Approximately 8Km (5 miles) With something for people with interests in history, nature and art, this linear walk from Colchester City Centre follows the River Colne to Wivenhoe Quay with an optional (additional) short walk around the gardens of the Wivenhoe House Hotel. Wivenhoe House Hotel

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Saturday 01 March 2025 10:00 3 North of England Helen Elliott cheshireipa@btinternet.com

Tuesday 25 March 2025 10:30 3 North of England Judith Smith judith.a.smith@btinternet.com

Manchester Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station 10Km A walk around some of Manchester’s history TBC

Scarborough The Clock Tower, Esplanade, Scarborough, YO11 2XA 10Km A walk around Scarborough’s historic town centre and sea front TBC but possible bacon butty and cuppa at Oasis, Marine Drive part way round.

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Saturday 12 April 2025

Sunday 04 May 2025

8 East Anglia Steve Bretherton steve.bretherton@icloud.com

2 Northern Ireland Alice Armstrong alicemarmstrong@gmail.com 07502 227374 Mourne Mountains

Cambridge City Police Station, Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1JG About 3 to 5 Km Following a pub lunch, a tour around the compact historical City of Cambridge with an opportunity to either visit Kings College, take a punt or climb up Great St. Mary’s Church Tower afterwards. TBC

Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, 32 Hilltown Rd, Newcastle, Northern Ireland. BT33 0PZ Two walks - one upper peaks and one lower level less challenging Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, 32 Hilltown Rd, Newcastle, Northern Ireland. BT33 0PZ (Rooms available)

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2 Northern Ireland Alice Armstrong alicemarmstrong@gmail.com 07502 227374 Mourne Mountains

7 South & South West Hans Rennie hdrennie@btinternet.com

Langport, Somerset

A walk around the fascinating rural town of Langport and it’s surroundings TBC

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Saturday 05 July 2025

Tuesday 05 August 2025 10:30 3 North of England Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com

11 Southern Home Counties & South London Simeon Coughlan scoughlan103@googlemail.com Gatwick Airport The Farmhouse Pub, Ladbroke Road, Langshott, Horley, RH6 8PB 9.5Km East Horley Circular which goes back in time to encounter World War II pillboxes, hints of the tanning industry and further still to Saxon times with the mysterious site of Thunderfield Castle The Farmhouse PH, Ladbroke Road, Langshott, Horley, RH6 8PB.

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Durham Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ 11Km Set in the Land of the Prince Bishops, this almost circular trail takes in the historical and architectural beauty of the city centre and magnificent World Heritage 11th Century Durham Cathedral before taking full advantage of the glorious River Wear and woodland tracks on the outskirts of Durham. TBC

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Wednesday 06 August 2025 10:30 3 North of England Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com

Sunday 07 September 2025 11:00 1 Scotland Yvonne McGregor yvonnemmcgregor@gmail.com

Newcastle Newcastle Railway Station (also known as Newcastle Central), Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DL 10Km On this circular trail around Newcastle upon Tyne you will encounter several bridges of historical and architectural importance; walk alongside the River Tyne, once a centre of British Shipbuilding; pass St James’ Park, home of the ‘Toon Army’; pass beautiful Georgian and Jacobean architectureand walk through attractive parkland. TBC

Edinburgh Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 5Km A walk around some of the well known sites of Edinburgh TBC

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Sunday 14 September 2025

Thursday 02 October 2025

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10 Essex & East London Steve Hunt Stanway1566@outlook.com

Gareth Cowley Lizel Pretorius

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Rochford, Essex Rochford Railway Station, Rochford SS4 1AU 11.1Km ( 8miles) A circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall before returning along the banks of the Roach. Rochford itself is an attractive historic market town. TBC

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Saturday 11 October 2025

Thursday 06 November 2025

9 Northern Home Counties and North & North West London Jackie Miles walkabout422@gmail.com St Albans Westminster Lodge Swimming Pool, St Albans, Herts. AL1 2DL 8Km A historical walk around St Albans. TBC

10 Essex & East London Steve Hunt Stanway1566@outlook.com

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London Borough of Havering TBC 8Km (5 miles) A nice trail around Chadwell Heath in the London Borough of Havering. TBC

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Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:00 3 North of England Chris Charlton ipachris3@gmail.com

Saturday 13 December 2025 11:00 5 Midlands Tom Chisholm Thomas.Chisholm1@outlook.com Birmingham Centenary Square, Birmnigham B1 2ND 10Km A walk around cultural Birmingham ending at the Christmas Market. TBC

York King’s Square, York, YO1 7LD 10km A city walk around and through the ancient city of York visiting most of the city walls, York Minster, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre, St Marys Abbey ruins and gardens and both the rivers on which York stands. TBC

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75 Years of IPA in the South West 2025 is the 75th year of the IPA. We in the South West will be celebrating with a Friendship Weekend 09-11 May 2025. The location will be in Plymouth at the Crowne Plaza, situated Plymouth Hoe. The weekend will include a celebratory dinner on Sunday evening, visits to local attractions in and around Plymouth, including Plymouth Gin Distillery, boat trips on the River Tamar, and many more. Accommodation is available at the hotel at a discounted rate, there is parking at the hotel, and good transport links via rail to Plymouth. Wilf Rickard

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Charity Cycle Ride to Celebrate IPA UK’s 75th Anniversary This is a call to arms for all cyclists in the IPA.

Between 23rd and 26th May next year I am planning a charity cycle ride starting in 2 Region and cycling through 1, 3 & 5 Regions to finish at HQ at Fox Road. The charity will be The Thin Blue Line, who are very eager to get involved. The plan is that 5 x 75 stages are completed ending at Fox Road. I am hoping that Regions south of Fox Road could coordinate and complete something similar coming up to Fox Road from the south of England. If any of you are interested in joining in or willing to assist in the planning of any stages please feel free to get in touch with myself, Neil Hunter, at neilhunter82@googlemail.com It is open to cyclists of all levels and a great way to gather money for our charity. Liverpool and Merseyside Friendship Week and Gala Dinner As part of the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the organisation by Arthur Troop BEM the IPA in conjunction with the Liverpool and Merseyside Branch are holding a Gala Dinner to be held at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool, on Wednesday 27th August 2025. Costs for the meal, per person, will be £54 including wine. A twin or double room with breakfast, based on two sharing is available for £90 per night from Tuesday 26th August, for up to 3 nights. The local branch will be able to offer some sightseeing activities during your stay at this iconic event, full details will be circulated later. Declaration of interest please to Rob Smith, Liverpool and Merseyside Branch by email rsipalpool@hotmail.com National Clay-Shooting Competition The 75th anniversary Section UK Clay Shooting Event will take place at Cambridge Gun Club on Saturday 13th September 2025. The event is open to all IPA members, family and friends, including children aged 12 years and over. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced shot, come along and enjoy a day’s clay shooting. As well as guns, cartridges and ear defenders we’ll provide tea and coffee and a baguette lunch to keep you going. If you’re a shotgun owner, you’re very welcome to use your own gun. The price has yet to be fixed but it’s likely to be around half of what you’d pay to a gun club for a similar day’s shooting. Steve Bretherton - steve.bretherton@icloud.com

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