Police World Edition 4, 2013

IPA News

Open All Hours? Nineteen members of Derbyshire branch enjoyed a guided tour of Richard Arkwrights Mill, in Cromford, Derbyshire. Cromford Mill, the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Cromford Mills is one of the main sites of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It was a most enlightening and interesting guided tour. It was followed by a cream tea in the Gothic Warehouse where our Chair, Bill Storey, presented John Davenport with his 20 year Loyalty Certificate. It was quite significant because John had also organised the trip. Sean Murphy , Derbyshire branch Secretary

London Needs You! Bob McCormack, London Reception Officer, and Tom Reilly, Chair Middlesex Branch, has made an appeal for volunteers to assist with visitors to London. Can you give a little spare time to act as tour guide for a day showing visitors the sights of London? Tom said, “ We need more people who are prepared to volunteer and occasionally host visitors to London.” He adds, “For years we have had individuals who have helped to deal with the numerous visitors to our Capital City - and I really thank them. They developed many personal contacts, which opened doors, and we depended on them. In a an effort to address the current shortage of volunteers, Bob and Tom would like to propose that a London Reception Team is formed by volunteers from in and around London that would assist visitors. Bob McCormack adds, “Sometimes visitors make requests to be met at the airport. This in many cases has a cost implication regarding parking fees and petrol costs if members are using their own transport. The ideal situation would be to have an IPA representative at all airports - to meet and greet and advise visitors on how to travel to their accommodation. So in addition it would be beneficial to hear from volunteers who currently work at the London airports.” If you are able to assist or would like to volunteer please contact: Bob at londonreceptionofficer@ipa-uk.org or Tom at ipa@london.com / 02086210069 A different kind of Triathlon Section UK had a strong presence at the recent Emergency Services Triathlon Event held at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham. Whilst Ian Tyers, founding member of the IPA Section UK Triathlon Group, competed in the event, Andy Gregory, Andre Bak and Gurmit Kaur, from Region 5, Midlands, deployed their stamina on: Setting up an IPA display; Engaging with competitors and visitors about the IPA and its activities; and signing up new members. With lots of visitors showing an interest in the IPA stand and the benefits of IPA membership, the team performed very well, without a sweat or getting wet!

Derbyshire branch at Cromford Mill

John Davenport and Bill Storey

Members Save 15% Discount on GPS Car Tracker Bill Bertham, a member from Cumbria branch, has negotiated a special IPA discount of 15% on a GPS tracker developed by Back2You. This device allows you to instantly track your vehicle via your phone or PC or locate it in the event of theft. Normally £195 inc delivery - IPA members can save 15% Benefits: No Contract; No monthly fees; No Installation Costs; No Call Charges; No Wiring.

For information on how to order visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Members-Only-Offers

Gurmit and Andre

18 Police World Vol 58 No.4 2013