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Keeping you informed

Keeping you informed

Since my last update, after our National Council Meeting (NCM) held by Zoom last June, things have continued to be quite busy.

Y our new National Executive met to three of us in person in Nottingham and three by Zoom. Although not ideal, it did mean we were able to progress some of our business. For example, I mentioned we would be forming a Fox Road working group to help safeguard our biggest asset. I am delighted to confirm that Bill Lloyd, your new National Treasurer, has kindly agreed to take on and form the group. Yvonne McGregor (VP Social) acts as Vice Chair to the group, and each Region is represented by an NEC member. A significant amount of work has already been started, with Bill planning for the most urgent issues to be addressed first. I am sure he will publish an article outlining the work in the future, but it is good to know the building is in safe hands. consider priorities, as well as our normal business. We had a hybrid meeting with

I also said that I was hoping to complete the IPA UK walking challenge, and that I might this time be able to show you my patch. You can see from the photograph that I have now received it.

I reminded you all about the IPA lottery we run, and that I had recently undertaken some clay pigeon shooting training with a grant from the treasurer last year. I am delighted to say I recently attended the East Yorkshire Clay Shooting Ground near Beverley, to represent Leicestershire Police Clay Shooting Section. Thanks to the training, I posted a season’s best in every discipline I shot. I also took the opportunity to ask our Chair and Treasurer whether they would consider giving members the option to purchase a Thin Blue Line (TBL) patch, to wear on some new skeet vests we have been presented with. I’m pleased to say they immediately agreed to fund the patches for every member of our squad. I am very grateful for this support. I recently went to Fox Road to meet with Bill Lloyd and our new service provider for health and safety and other associated matters. This has created a significant amount of work but is obviously necessary, particularly as we now progress our work improving Fox Road. Whilst at Fox Road, I took the opportunity to record a video message for IPA Macau, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary. I have previously visited the country, and recommend reaching out to the local IPA if you find yourselves in that part of the world. I received great hospitality, in a very interesting country, with lots to see and do.

Millie and Clive on the IPA walking challenge

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POLICE WORLD Vol 66 No.4, 2021