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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS

During this transition period for our new Branch Secretary, Ian Whitfield, I shall continue sending the present information of deaths, funerals and other information that I receive..

Ian is undergoing a series of courses and instructions to fall in line with the demands of Wakefield HQ which may take a little time.

We appreciate your patience in this respect. JR (14 March 2026)

Please note that Ian is still having email problems. Until this is rectified please continue to contact John who will enure matters are addressed. (5 April 2026)

Branch Committee Meeting and Newsletter

The next meeting of the Branch Committee will be on Monday the 29th June, 7:00pm at Bishop Rd.

If you are contemplating joining the committee, come along as an observer to that meeting.

You will be made welcome.

April’s newsletter is due out before the end of April

The newsletter following April’s is due to go out before the end of June. Please contact the Branch Secretary with any items for the June newsletter.

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.

June 2026

Afternoon Tea

1.00pm Wednessday 3rd June, 2026, at Bishop Road £5 per head

Entertainment by StevieM (Steve Moyers).

Hailing from Rainford (St. Helens, Merseyside), Stevie has many years’ experience as a musician and entertainer. He plays guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. He has been playing bass guitar for the past 6 years with the UK’s number one Bee Gees Tribute Band, Stayin Alive UK.

(Picture for illustrative purposes only)

Afternoon Tea Party at Bishop Road Police club. Sandwiches, cakes and scones, teas, coffee, and the bar if required .

All are welcome, Friends, relations, neighbours, partners etc. Come and have a natter.

TO BOOK AND PAY PLEASE SEE THE APRIL/MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER WHERE FULL DETAILS ARE INCLUDED. THIS HAS BEEN SENT TO YOU BY EMAIL, OR CAN BE VIEWED VIA THE PASSWORD PROTECTED PAGE (CLICK HERE) – PAYMENT DETAILS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND CANNOT BE PUBLISHED TO OPEN TO ALL WEB PAGES AS THIS IS. IF YOU NEED THE PASSWORD PLEASE EMAIL THE SECRETARY – SEE OUR CONTACTS PAGE FOR THE EMAIL ADDRESS.

July 2026

Bowls Event

1.00pm Sunday 5 July, 2026, at Bishop Road £5 per head.

Come and join us for an entertaining afternoon of bowling with some great prizes. Also a buffet will be
provided all this for just £5.00 per person.
Please beg, borrow or share bowls (woods) for the afternoon as there are now none spare at the club.
Appropriate shoes are required please, for all taking part. Members are asked to respect the green as a
great deal of money has been spent on the surface.etc. If you have no bowls please come along anyway
for a game and we will do our best to sort something out.

Now, I did not know what appropriate shoes are, but here is what it says from a web enquiry:

Key Considerations for Choosing Shoes:

Sole Regulations: The sole must be one piece (no separation between heel and toe) and flat from toe to heel. Raised heels or pronounced treads are not allowed as they damage the turf.
Common Choices: Many bowlers prefer lightweight trainer-style shoes, such as Skechers GoWalk or Greenz shoes, for comfort, breathable mesh material, and proper traction.
Comfort and Support: Shoes should offer good cushioning and support for walking long periods, often featuring shock-absorbing midsoles.
Types: Options include traditional white lace-ups for formal matches, and modern trainer styles, available in both mens and ladies models. Ensure the shoes have non-marking soles to maintain the condition of the playing surface.

November 2026

Christmas Party

Saturday 28th November, full details to follow.

Events at Bishop Road Club

8pm Friday 8 May 2026

Bishop Road Club

Please note this is a commercial event hosted by the club, and is not a St Helens NARPO event.

Tickets are available from buytickets.at/davidtraynor/2129603/r/facebook-event

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.

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)