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The Section UK Family History Group In July last year, a slip of the tongue by Denis Hunt at a zoom coffee morning resulted in our newest SIG. A mention of his interest in Family History Research brought together a small group of like- minded people. An item on the Section UK Facebook site attracted 170 emails expressing an interest. They ranged from members new to family research, through to those who had been digging up their ancestors (so to speak) for many years and had reached back through so many generations. To join the Family History Group, contact Andy Wright at andy.wright606@btinternet.com

Avon & Somerset Welfare and Caring Snippets Among recent death notifications was the sad passing of a long term Avon & Somerset member Don Humpage. Don used to attend the Devon branch Friendship week-ends at Woolacombe, although we have not seen him in recent years. He lived at Queen Camel and leaves a son as his next of kin. We also lost another long-standing stalwart in September; Norman John Ackland, who lived at Minehead. Sadly Norman died close to his 89th birthday. He leaves a widow, Alicia. Norman had been a member for many years and was a good supporter of coach trips in years gone by, including Royal Albert Hall and the Plymouth Tattoo. Our very best wishes are extended to a regular stalwart Tony Hawes who recently had surgery. Tony is now at home in recovery mode. I have chatted to him, and he is optimistic of a good recovery. Tony and Gwen are great supporters of IPA events, and we will be keeping an eye on his progress. Get well soon Tony, we may need you to drive a minibus. Despite the horror stories we hear on COVID 19, thankfully we are not aware that Branch members have been infected.

Learn more about the Family History SIG in the next issue of Police World.

Raymon Harry Anning CBE QPM 22 July 1930 – 20 December 2020

In 1973, the Met Commissioner, Sir Robert Mark, promoted Ray to Commander in charge of their new A10 Anti- Corruption Unit. Ray began with a team of 60 officers, who investigated 451 complaints in the first six months alone (leading to 90 dismissals). Ray’s second overseas experience came a year later, when his Anti-Corruption experience saw him seconded to the Royal Hong Kong Police. Ray helped the Hong Kong Government set up the Independent Commission Against Corruption. After retiring from the Met in 1979, Ray was appointed as one of HM Inspectors of Constabulary. 1983 saw Ray travel overseas again, returning to Royal Hong Kong Police as Deputy Commissioner. He was promoted to Commissioner in 1985, before taking a well-earned retirement in 1989. Devon Branch AGM Una Blundell , Secretary Our AGM in February saw the entire committee being re- elected. Alan Street (Chairman) Rab Peattie (Vice Chairman) Owen Harris (Treasurer) and Una Blundell (Secretary). Twenty Two people attended via Zoom, including our longest serving member Grahame Holloway. What a pleasure it was to meet a member with such a low membership number, having joined the IPA 64 years ago.

Ray Anning, who died in December last year aged 90, joined the IPA in February 1966. He was a member of New Scotland Yard Branch. Ray’s son Nick sent us information about his dad’s career, which certainly sums up the international ethos of the IPA. Born in 1930, Ray’s early life began quite unremarkably, going to school at the Richmond and East Sheen County Grammar School for Boys. Then, in 1952, he joined the Metropolitan Police, working in London for 17 years. In 1969 Ray took his first overseas posting, in command of a

Ray Anning

contingent of officers sent to restore order in Anguilla, which had declared itself an independent republic.

Ray with Princess Diana in Hong Kong

Ray Anning in Hong Kong

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POLICE WORLD Vol 66 No.2, 2021