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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
Orgreave Public Inquiry
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The following has been circulated to all NARPO branches;
Good afternoon,
I am writing to share information about the Orgreave Inquiry, which launched on 26 March 2026 and is chaired by the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield.
I am pleased to share our latest booklet, which provides an overview of the Inquiry, as well as information on how those affected by the events at Orgreave can engage with the process.
Printed copies are available. Should you wish to receive hard copies, we would be happy to arrange this. Please contact us at info@orgreave.public-inquiry.uk
I know that there are members of the branch, including myself who were deployed there at the time of disorder. Rather than send the digital booklet to all, if anyone has a particular interest please let me know and I will forward a copy.
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Ian Whitfield
St Helens Branch Secretary
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Branch Committee Meeting and Newsletter
The next meeting of the Branch Committee will be on Monday 24 August, 2026, 7pm at Bishop Rd.
Using this site
This local site should be used in conjunction with the national site. Information on the national site will not normally be duplicated on this local site as accurate updating could be a problem. Information regarding pensions and, especially Injury on Duty awards, changes at such a pace that efficient duplication would be unworkable. National site links are included at the bottom of all local pages.
Members with items they want posted should contact the Branch Secretary (details in the Contacts page) who will consider whether or not to add it. The local site will contain both current and historical local information. There is no intention to add a social network section to the site nor anything of a similar nature. (Due to the structure permitted by the national site it is doubtful the functionality for social networks is able to be added in any case). Photographs of current or past events, or details to be added to existing photographs, may be forwarded direct to the local Web Administrator (see Contacts for details).
Branch Events
A number of events are being planned for the coming months, as soon as confirmation of times, venues and cost are available they will be published here.
September 2026
Canal Trip
It is hoped another canal trip can be organised for September, further details will be circulated when it is confirmed.
September 2026
Coach trip to Skipton
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Skipton’s character comes from its mix of history and everyday
life. The 900-year-old castle stands proudly at the top of the
high street, while the Leeds–Liverpool Canal winds quietly
through the town, offering peaceful walks and boat trips.
The four-day-a-week market (which includes Wednesdays) gives Skipton a traditional Yorkshire
feel, and the town’s location makes it one of the most
convenient entry points into the Dales.
It’s a place where you can explore a medieval fortress in the
morning, browse independent shops at lunchtime, and be out
in open countryside by the afternoon.
Here is a link to some of the things to do in Skipton provided by Trip Advisor.
Booking details are not included here as they contain the treasurers personal details. Please check your newsletter for booking details.
Costs are:-
Members and Partners £10.00 per person – Guests £20.00 per person
If paying by Cheque, please contact Ray so that he can put you on the list.
October 2026
Afternoon Tea & Chat
1:00 – 4:00 TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER, 2026
BISHOP ROAD POLICE CLUB
Please come and join us have a natter -catch up with friends and ex colleagues.
An afternoon tea party at Bishop Road Police club.
Sandwiches, cakes and scones, teas, coffee, and the bar if required .
Entertainment (provided by Scott Johns)
The cost will be £5 per person. All are welcome, Friends, relations, neighbours, partners etc. Come and
have a natter.
Booking details are not included here as they contain the treasurers personal details. Please check your newsletter for booking details.
November 2026
Christmas Party
Saturday 28th November, full details to follow.
March 2027
Branch Holiday 2027
Warners Nidd Hall, North Yorkshire, 4* Hotel
Monday 22nd March, 2027 – Friday 26th March, 2027.
£479 pp plus 2 excursions included.
Our Chair Anita has arranged this holiday with Memory Lane (Ashcrofts).
The Hotel is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It sits in 45 acres of lush award winning
parkland. Nidd Hall is a magnificent grade 11 listed mansion, built in the 1820’s for a wealthy Bradford
wool merchant, Benjamin Rawson.
The price is £479 pp sharing a standard room. Signature room updates will be available for an extra £30 pp per break duration.
A very small number of single rooms will be available at £ 479 pp, allocated on a first come, first served
basis. A single person occupying a double / twin standard room will be subject to an additional supplement.
A non-refundable deposit of £79 will be required.
Holiday insurance is available at a competitive rate from Memory Lane Travel on -01942 728960
for full details visit their website on www.memorylanetravelinsurance
Deposit required by 5th September, and the final payment required 21st January, 2027
Booking details are not included here as they contain the Chair’s personal details. Please check your newsletter for booking details.
Events at Bishop Road Club
Various Fridays in 2026
If you like Soul Music the Club is hosting a number of commercial events throughout the year.
Contact the telephone number in the flyer shown for details, they are priced at £5 per person on the door.
Please note this is a commercial event hosted by the club, and is not a St Helens NARPO event.
Afternoon Tea 2026
3 June 2026
Members attended an Afternoon Tea Party at Bishop Road Police Club. The usual afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and scones, teas and coffee, were supported by entertainment from StevieM (Steve Moyers). As can be seen, the bar was opened for us.
Here is a video of StevieM performing at the event – you may need to have access to YouTube to view this, just click on this link.
Here are some photographs of the event courtesy of Maureen Duffy.
AGM 2026
3 March 2026
At the AGM our Secretary for many years John Russell, who has seen us through some tough times and has been instrumental in the Branch having the success it has today, stood down after many years loyal service to members.
His successor is Ian Whitfield. We wish him every success with the challenging times to come for the Police Service and NARPO.
Our President, Dennis Glynn, received his Lifetime Membership reward.
John Cunningham and John Taylor were appointed to the committee.
Here are a few initial photographs from Julie Heaton
The members assemble, and enjoy the Treasurer releasing the purse strings.
Our Chair opens proceedings, we remember those no longer with us, and John introduces some humour into his final report as Secretary.
Our Treasurer outlining the state of our finances.
Chief Constable Rob Carden KPM, outlining his strategy
The following were supplied by John Russell.
From left to right Dennis Glynn (President), Ian Whitfield (new Secretary), Rob Carden KPM, Chief Constable, Anita Ashcroft QPM (Chair), John Russell (retiring Secretary)
The Chief Constable with John Russell
Dennis Glynn with his Life Membership Award
October Afternoon Tea 2025
A fabulous afternoon was had by all with plenty of entertainment, scones and chat…
Keep your eye’s peeled for the next gathering
Trip to Bakewell
A wonderful day was had meandering along the water….
Lookout for our next adventure in the near future.
NARPO Members Holiday
A week away was enjoyed in Cricket St. Thomas, look out for the next jolly!
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