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Cultural Corner

2021: A new year of cultural opportunity Writers and Family Historians Next year will continue to be a world of opportunity with two Special Interest Groups, Writers and Family History. O ur Writers were involved in the first webinar, organised by Gimborn Germany , where over eight weeks, a full programme about creative writing was delved into. IPA members were involved in Novel writing, Screen writing, Poetry, creating believable characters, Publishing, how to create a social media presence and how new writers get started. On 21st and 22nd November 2020, the writers will host a writer’s weekend which will involve a small number of presenters guiding interested IPA members over Zoom There are several events planned for 2021, so please put these in your diary. It is anticipated that members of the newly formed Family History group will meet for a conference on how to complete a family tree, conducting research, and the use of websites to aid your family’s journey. Crafty Copper too 2021 will see the return of the Crafty Copper in October, where IPA members will have an opportunity to experience a two hour session on a range of cultural activities, including Bee Keeping, Crafting, Jewellery Making, Writing for Pleasure, Water Colour & Oil Painting, Craft Beer Making, Bonsai Tree Care and Health Product Making. If you have a skill or hobby you would like to see included please email vphannigan@ipa-uk.org All News is good news News stories are the life blood of Police World and Web News. Please can you consider writing a small piece for Web News and Police World? There have been some great activities happening across the Regions and Branches, so please send in any articles to Police World Editor Neil Hallam mail@neilhallam.com and for Web News cathy.key@ipa-uk.org A year of competitions What is there not to like about a gift voucher? All you have to do is take part in the Caption Competition, write a piece for Police World or Web News, or submit a great photograph. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Letter to the Editor Can I just remind Police World readers we are always happy to receive letters to the Editor. Please mail Neil with your comments or questions mail@neilhallam.com Police World Supplements I am incredibly pleased to announce the production of Police World Professional and Police World Social & Cultural . These will be available to IPA members in an e-Version, and a small print run will aid recruitment & retention. I am planning several other supplements to help members recruit and retain in 2021; including Specials, Police Staff and Retirement plans. If you have an idea for a Police World supplement then please get in touch with Sean on vphannigan@ipa-uk.org • March 26th to 28th a Murder Mystery Weekend in Worcester • April 26th to 30th the third Gimborn writer’s seminar in Germany

Above and inset (3rd from right): On parade for HM Inspector of Constabulary in May 1957

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POLICE WORLD Vol 65 No.4, 2020