National Association of Retired Police Officers - (CARDIFF BRANCH)
Of Service - To Those Who Served
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It is with regret that the Officers and Committee members of the NARPO Cardiff Branch notify our members of the passing of the following, Acknowledging that some may not have been members of the branch, but they were former colleagues, and friends of our members and were a part of the larger Police family in their lifetime.
CANE: Nick It is with deep regret that we advise our members of the passing of retired Constable 1666 Nick Cane
Nick served as an ETS Motor Cyclist and later as an observer on the SWP Helicopter. Nick was such a fit and loveable character and a keen pedal cyclist
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW:
OSBORNE: Glanville Kenneth It is with deep regret that on behalf of the Glamorgan branch, we advise our members of the passing on Sunday 16th March 2025 of retired Constable Glanville Kenneth Osborne of Cimla, Neath,
Glanville spent the vast majority of his service on the Dog Section in the Western side of the force retiring in 2007
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
1:45 pm Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 at Margam Crematorium, Llonglands Lane, Port Talbot. SA13 2NR
RASTIN: Elizabeth (Betty) it is with deep regret that on behalf of the Glamorgan branch we advise of members of the passing of Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Rastin widow of the late Derek Rastin former Glamorgan branch secretary for many years.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
2:15 pm Wednesday 30th April 2025 at Coychurch Crematorium Simonston Rd, Coychurch, Bridgend CF356AB
and afterwards at The White Horse, Coychurch.
The family are requesting that any donations in lieu of flowers be directed to The Stroke Association.
ROPER: Alun It is with deep regret that on behalf of the Swansea Branch we advise of members of the passing of former Constable Alun Roper.
Alun joined Swansea Borough Police in the late 1960's as P.C.320, which changed to P.C. 2340 upon amalgamation. He was a very keen athlete and excelled in sports, especially running. He worked in the Uplands area of Swansea and was legendary by the way he worked his beat, especially night shifts. He ran everywhere, which led to some of his colleagues improving their fitness, and others following him in a panda car, carrying his helmet.
Alun went on to work in Neath and then cadet training, before resigning from the Force to go to University to study law. Upon his graduation, he became a solicitor, but still worked on the side of "The Good Guys" by working for The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). He was a great friend to many Police Officers who valued his advice and friendship. He will be fondly remembered by many officers.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
10:30 am Tuesday 6th May 2025 at Margam Crematorium, Longlands Lane, Port Talbot, SA13 2NR,
It is anticipated that there will be a get together afterwards at Neath Rugby Club, but that has to be confirmed.
It is very fitting that Alun should be laid to rest on the anniversary of the first ever sub-four-minute mile by Roger Bannister in 1954.
BRANCH CALENDAR 2025
In conjunction with Frank & Mel Stockham the branch Social Secretaries, Paul Hayes the Branch Secretary and Howard Cooper of the Monday club the following dates are for the events shown in 2025. Further details including where appropraite application forms, menus etc will be placed on the EVENTS PAGE of the website nearer the date. These dates are supplied in order that members can enter them on their own personal calendars/diaries in advance and reduce the risk not being able to attend due to previous commitments.
It would be good to see some new faces at events, including the Quiz Nights and also at the committee meetings and the AGM.
DATE EVENT LOCATION
12th May 2025 MONDAY CLUB Wetherspoons Central Bar Windsor Place
13th May 2025 NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **
14th May 2025. SPRING LUNCH Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
9th June 2025 MONDAY CLUB Wetherspoons Central Bar Windsor Place
7th July 2025 MONDAY CLUB Wetherspoons Central Bar Windsor Place
8th July 2025. NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **
4th August 2025 MONDAY CLUB Wetherspoons Central Bar Windsor Place
9th September 2025. NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **
17th October 2025 CCP REUNION DINNER Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
11th November 2025 NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **
14th November 2025. AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT Fairwater Conservative Club
3rd December 2025. CHRISTMAS LUNCH Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
13th January 2026 NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **. (TBC)
10th March 2026 NARPO COMMITTEE Fairwater Conservative Club **. +AGM
** = MEETINGS Commence at 14:00 Hrs in the case of an AGM. The AGM will precede that usual Branch Meeting also listed for that date.
URGENT NOTICE TO BT CLIENTS
ATTENTION MEMBERS WITH BT EMAIL ACCOUNTS
If you are a NARPO Cardiff member and have been receiving our e-bulletins to a BT related email account such as @btinternet.com or @btopenworld.com etc. You may have noticed that you are not receiving our e-bulletins as frequently as you have in the past. Our bulletin feedback indicates that our emails to you are being bounce by the BT related servers and do not appear to be reaching you our members and BT's customer. Unfortunately, our attempts to speak with BT on your behalf have hit a stumbling block in that due to the ever growing range of excuses given under GDPR they will only speak with the customers directly. At present this impacts between 50 & 60 members each time we transmit a bulletin. This means that you do not receive the news that we wish to impart to you, and you do not get to read about events and functions.
The only way around this is for you the BT Customers to raise complaints with their service department, in doing so please advise them that you are not the only one's impacted and request they sort it out. The last time we as an organisation had this issue with BT it took Mr. Dave A'herne a considerable amount of time and effort acting on behalf of both NARPO Cardiff as the then chairman, and also as a BT Customer on that occasion it was taken to the CEO level at BT
Should any member wish to supply an alternate email address for the delivery of the bulletins please notify Paul Bryant (Web Administrator) using the email template on the CONTACT US page of this website. Please include the BT email address you wish to delete and the new address. We will then amend the bulletin system and also arrange for your branch record to be updated accordingly to show the new address.
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GATED WEBSITE CONTENT
NARPO HQ at Wakefield have from the 1st March 2022 introduced a an exclusive members - only gated content area on their website www.narpo.org
This is designed to ensure that their advice on pensions, offers and other alerts remain exclusive to NARPO members. Selected areas's of the Wakefield website will now require a LOGIN to access the gated area.
The current password will be found in ISSUE 109 of The NARPO NEWS Magazine or by LOGIN to the members only area of our website visiting the top of the COMMITTEES CONTACT Page
03/2022
MEMBERSHIP GDPR REMINDER
You may recall that back in September 2023 we advised our members that the branch was undertaking a detailed review of the branch records of all members, in order to ensure that the branch was fully compliant with the General Data Protection Rules.
This essential work is still 'Ongoing' with many hundreds of branch records to be checked and validated. You can help ease the pressure on those undertaking the work by completing the GDPR form that was circulated in September and submitting it as outlined below.
If you have already done so please accept the committee's grateful thanks.
12/2023
GDPR - SECRETARIES MESSAGE
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY
GDPR UPDATE
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those members who have so far sent in the forms in relation to our GDPR Update.
We have had some queries in relation to this and I hope this message will clarify those and explain the reasons behind the request we are asking.
National have moved over membership details to one central secure system in doing so it has highlighted several issues with the details we hold. In fact, I would say what we don’t have.
Which is other than most of the recent joining members, who now completed the same details as we are asking for on the GDPR form. It has shown that we have many details missing.
It is important for us to have all the details on the form as each is relevant to the services we supply.
Examples of this are pension issues with widow’s or widowers, the pension providers require the full name and NI number, then if issues arise the DOB and address.
Without these completed it enables us to supply assistance to our members or their families in the case of issues that arise such as the passing of a member or and welfare needs.
It also means we can insure you are contacted with the most up to date information, offers and support that is available to you as a member.
It is important that you help us with this task and assure you that anything supplied is securely stored.
I once again ask you on behalf of the committee that if you have not already completed a form recently that you do, please.
If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask via email cardiff@narpo.org
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The form is a MS Word .DOCX file and will download to your computer download folder.please complete the form on your computer, save it, and then forward it to the following email address:
cardiff2@narpo.org
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If you experience difficulties downloading the MS Word file via the above link. Please click on the below to receive a .pdf document. Please print the document off, complete it using a pen, scan the document to your computer, and forward the scanned copy to the email address above:
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NARPO HORIZON MAGAZINE
The latest version of the NARPO 'On Line' Magazine 'NEW HORIZONS' is now available to view/download at www.narpo.org To access this facility either click on the link below or copy it to your web browser.
REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED THE NATIONAL PASSWORD TO ACCESS THIS SECTION OF THE NATIONAL WEBSITE
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https://narpo.org/member-services/narpo-news-new-horizons/
NARPO UNSUNG HERO'S AWARD
The following has been received from our members Mr. Jeff Barley and is placed here at his request.
' Dear friends,
As you read this, you will be reading it on the Cardiff Branch, NARPO website, a website which was built from scratch by our webmaster and volunteer, Mr Paul Bryant .
From its early beginnings, Paul has developed this site into possibly the most informative and user friendly 'Branch site' in the UK, and he has done this in his own time for our use.
Recently, NARPO Wakefield, announced an award scheme for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their local branch.
One of the categories is that of the UNSUNG HERO award and nominations are being invited.
The link for nominations can be found below, and I would urge all those who recognise Paul's outstanding effort to nominate him accordingly.
Please have your membership number to hand as you complete the 'UNSUNG HERO' category nomination.
I, along with many others in the Monday Club have already nominated Paul, and now it is over to you.
Let's give credit where it is due and nominate Paul.
Thank you.
Jeff Barley
This is the link.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=e-MyaRNovkedxQ-ZipK4Iz-NN7nYsOlEj4tASyKei4pUMkk5MFJVWFNMNEo5QjJTV0hHVlA3RFFaUC4u
04/2025PB
STAN MORGAN - 104 - NOT OUT
NO ITS NOT A CRICKET SCORE !!!!
Congratulations to our member Stanley Morgan who on the 17th April 2025, reached the age of 104 years. Research indicates that Stan is the oldest retired Police Officer in the United Kingdom (unless anyone knows differently) Stan was born in 1921
Stan joined the Royal Air Force in World War II. After joining the RAF his eyes failed him for becoming a pilot but he was given the job of looking after the money for wages and benefits purchase of equipment. In 1943 he was sent off to Canada to assist in setting up a new camp where pilots from the uk and Poland trained. He actually spent two years there and says he was so lucky to have a great time there without there being rationing or the threat of being bombed.
He actually came back to Europe toward the end of the war and as the allies advanced he travelled through Belgium Holland and into Germany. Whilst in Hamburg he managed to get four day pas and managed to catch a flight back to the uk and train to Cardiff.
During that very short break one of his sisters best friend was a serving police officer in Cardiff and convinced Stan to apply once he was demobbed Within 24 hours of returning to Hamburg he had a call from a Superintendent in Cardiff City Police to attend an interview. With permission he again managed to get a lift on a flight back. He passed the interview
Stan retired as a Police Sergeant in 1975 and with a couple of other retirees set up the central ticket office in Treforest from where he later retired on reaching 65.
Stan is believed to be the only former Cardiff City Police officer still alive who was in attendance at the Courts of Assize in Swansea when the High Court Judge donned the black cloth on his head and sentenced the Cardiff man in the dock to death.
Stans recollections of the past, have assisted retired Det. Insp. and author John F Wake in the creation of stories in the book ‘Cardiff City Police the Final Years’. And his book ‘Darkest Cardiff’ is dedicated to Stan Morgan These are some of the recollections of conversations John had with Stan when he was researching for some of his books
Stan was a Traffic Sergeant for nearly all his service. Cardiff City Police motor patrol, he remembers checking the speedometers each week for accuracy passing two posts placed in Western Ave where giant Tesco now stands
He remembers the police garages at Insole Court cars, some broken down then towed down to North Rd car park to form a sparkling array of vehicles for HMI inspection.
Stan also recalls attending a shooting dead by USA military police of a deserter in Bute Street just down from the police station outside the 1st Chinese restaurant in Cardiff. He helped me with his memory of story of a CCP police officer who attempted an armed robbery of GWR wages van on Windsor Bridge, this in 1936 obviously before he joined the Cardiff City Police.
The gallery below shows some images of Stan during his Police Career and celebrating his 102nd Birthday, long may he continue to celebrate more in the future.
(images courtesy of family and Friends)
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AUTUMN QUIZ - DIARY DATE + MORE
Frank & Mel have once again been busily setting up another event. This time it is the Brain Teasing Autumn Quiz. To be held on 14th November 2025 at the Fairwater Conservative Club. Full details to follow later in the year. But make sure you put the date in your Diary NOW!!!
This will be the last occasion when Doug our current quiz master will be writing the quiz, so if you are the sort of persons who fancies taking up this challenge and continuing in Doug's footsteps please contact Frank Stockham and let him know.
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NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2025
We're delighted to announce that you can now register to attend National Police Memorial Day 2025 - this year taking place in Coventry Cathedral on Sunday 28th September.
You can find the link to attend and read what we have planned in our latest newsletter.
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POLICE CARE UK - SURVEY
The following has been received by our branch secretary and is published here for the information and benefit of our members. Surveys such as this are important as they will assist in developing strategies for the future.
Hi Paul
I hope you’re well?
Police Care UK are conducting a survey, which asks anyone who's either had contact with us or may be impacted by 'harm relating to policing' in some way, to share their views, which will help shape our services and assess demand. It takes about 15 minutes and is anonymous (unless participants wish to share their details and sign up to our newsletter).
Please take the survey here;
https://www.policecare.org.uk/2025/03/31/help-us-to-shape-our-services/
Please do share this with your colleagues and networks.
Best Wishes,
Dave
Dave Blundell
Engagement Officer
Police Care UK
Nova Scotia House, 70 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6LQ
dave.blundell@policecare.org.uk
0300 012 0030
01483 940118
(direct)
https://www.policecare.org.uk
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THANK YOU !!!
The following message has been received from Mr. Jeff Barley, following our member's response to the appeal for help from his daughter, and is published here in its entirety for the information of our members and readers who helped by participating in the survey
Hi Paul,
My grandaugher Abigail has asked if you would post a thank you to all who willingly gave their time by completing the questionnaire as a part of her studies.
Thank you Paul.
Jeff
"A Personal Thank You.
Hello, my name is Abigail, and I am Jeff Barley's granddaughter.
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of my Grandad's friends in NARPO who kindly gave their time to fill in the health questionnaire for my final stage analysis project for a degree in Clinical Psychology.
The response was amazing, and I am now analysing the results.
Thanks again."
Abi.
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RESEARCH HELP SOUGHT
The following request has been received from NARPO HQ and is published here for the benefit of our readers and members of NARPO, many may remember Paul from his days in SWP. Members who require more information etc are requested to make direct contact with Paul Bethell as outlined below
Good Morning NARPO,
I am a research consultant with 'Monster Films', a multi - award winning production company specialising in high quality Documentaries.
The production team is currently progressing a project: T.E. LAWRENCE (of Arabia). In relation to LAWRENCE's untimely death in a fatal road collision whilst riding his motorcycle, the company is seeking the involvement of a recently retired Roads Policing Officer, who might be willing to offer contemporary opinion and insight, as to the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
I would be most grateful if you may be able to assist in how I might best disseminate the request via NARPO?
Thanking you & regards,
Paul.
My full contact details:
Paul BETHELL,
Specialist Research Consultant,
Monster Films,
Office (South Wales) Tel: 01656 786357
Mobile: 07967 706593
HOLIDAY COTTAGE AVAILABILITY
Our member Tudor Thomas has availability at his holiday cottage known as 'HAFAN Cottage', Poppit Sands, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire. There are more images and additional details available via the below link.
Website
http://www.hafan-poppit.co.uk/
Weeks available in May and June, normally £1000 a week but 25% for NARPO members including bedding and towels;
Saturday changeover;
10th May - £750
17th May - £750
31st May - £750
14th June - £750
28th June - £750
Direct message me for additional information and details with limited availability July and August.
Situated in a truly idyllic location at the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Hafan enjoys a privileged position overlooking Poppit Sands, from the decking outside you will enjoy panoramic views of the bay to Cardigan Island and also the lower reaches of the Teifi Estuary. The beach at Poppit is unspoilt, and undeveloped, with just a handful of chalets, café, car park and the Cardigan RNLI Station set in the sand dunes. Hafan is just 1 mile from the quaint village of St Dogmaels and 3 miles from the historic market town of Cardigan.
There are several good pubs/ restaurants nearby, the Teifi Waterside (previously the Webley) is just a short walk away. There is golf at Gwbert and Newport Pembs and other activities such as horse riding, carting, fishing, boating, and theme parks. Whether you just want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful scenery or need a base whilst walking the Welsh Coast Path, Hafan is the place for you.
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PRINCE OF WALES INVESTITURE 1969
The following has been received in connection with a proposed documentary the company seeks to make. Any member who wishes to be involved is requested to make direct contact with the producer:
Dear Paul Hayes,
I spoke to Narpo HQ who suggested I speak to you.
I am writing to you from a production company in Cardiff, regarding an exciting documentary we are currently developing for Channel 4, focused on the historic Prince of Wales Investiture. As part of our research, we are keen to interview key individuals whose expertise and insights can help shape our narrative, providing both historical context and a fresh perspective on this monumental event.
Would you be able to forward this email and my contact to any retired NARPO officers who were involved in the Prince of Wales Investiture in 1969 or acted as a protection officer? Or maybe you can mention it in a newsletter? We are particularly interested in exploring their thoughts on the significance of the Investiture and its broader implications, as well as any personal insights they may have on the subject.
Thank you for considering our request. We very much hope to hear from you soon and look forward to the possibility of working with NARPO on this exciting project.
thanks
Tony Lee
Producer
07814 720133. email tonyleemoral@gmail.com
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ATTENTION GOLFERS
The following item has appeared on our branch Facebook group and is published here for the benefit of all our members. If you wish to play, please make direct contact with Gareth Heatley as outlined below:
Calling upon all Golfers
It has been proposed to hold this years Annual NARPO (Swansea) Golf day at Fairwood Golf Club on Friday, 30th May 2025, with a 10 am start.
The cost of the event is yet to be finalised and will be dependent on numbers.
The format for the day is a yellow tee stableford with a maximum handicap allowance of 28. Prizes for nearest the pin and longest drive.
Followed by a one course meal when you come off the course.
If you would like to play, please forward your name, handicap, preferred playing partners (partners can’t be guaranteed but we will try) to Gareth Heatley via Gareth.heatley@talktalk.net
Fellow member Richie Jones will be our SPOC at Fairwood.
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DRAKEFORDS MADNESS - MORE TAX TO PAY
We are extremely grateful to Mr. Dave A'Herne for bringing this item to our attention. We are aware that NARPO is a non-political organisation, however, one of its principles is to look after the welfare and the pension rights of its members, including those of widow members. To that end, we are publishing the recent article published in Wales on Line for the information of all members who may not have become aware of his latest plans.
Please take the time to read the article via the link below:
CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE
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NARPO PLATIGNUM TRAVEL PARTNER
We are pleased to advise our members that HURTIGRUTEN is now a Platignum Travel partner with NARPO.
Since 1893, Hurtigruten has been the heart of Norwegian coastal travel. Sail with Hurtigruten to experience authentic journeys with unmatched expertise and unforgettable scenery.
For more information about this and other travel partners, please click on the link below. BUT remember you will need the PASSWORD to gain full access
CLICK HERE
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POLICE FEDERATION - GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME
The following has been received from the South Wales Police Federation at Pencoed and is reproduced below together with a copy of the circular mentioned:
Dear Sir/Madam
As of 1st March 2025, the GIS membership will be changing in respect of retired South Wales members of the Scheme.
We are looking to circulate the attached update of information and monthly premium to members and be grateful if NARPO would be able to assist in circulating via your Branch NARPO website and Newsletter to ensure our members are fully aware of the changes. We will also be updating the information via our website.
Gwent Federation have informed that they use their local NARPO branches to assist with the circulation.
We would be most grateful if you would confirm that this can be done through your Branch NARPO and look forward to hearing from you.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE CIRCULAR
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JEFF BARLEY DOES IT AGAIN
'1984' is a song that Jeff Barley wrote and recorded several years ago, and at that time it successfully entered the reverbnation charts where it remained, but as with all charts, it dropped down the charts.
It now appears to have seen a resurgence in interest with lots more downloads and listeners. So much so it has now reached the No. 2 slot in the same charts. If you have not previously downloaded and listened to it then here is your chance. Lots of new members to the branch may not have been aware of Jeff Barley and his music so here is your chance to, and in doing so you might just help Jeff to hit the No. 1 spot.
To hear the song please either click on the link below or copy it into your search line. You can also hear lots more of Jeff's music by visiting the BOOK, MUSIC & OTHER THING page on this website:
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NARPO CARDIFF
SPRING LUNCH 2025
Application forms for the Spring Lunch to be held on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at the Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff are now available to download from the EVENTS page located under the MEMBERS-ONLY menu.
PLEASE REMEMBER - you need to LOGIN to gain access to the MEMBERS-ONLY Menu
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PHOTO CHALLENGE No 1 !!!
John Tumelty has come across the photo below and believes it might be from a 1970s CCP RFC tour to Berlin, but he cannot be sure. Can you help? Are you in the photo? Did you go on this tour? If so, can you enlighten John and everyone who sees the photo where this tour was destined for?
The web administrator was not based in Cardiff in the 1970s but did come to the aid of C & D Divisions when he was serving with the force SPG Units. So his challenge is, can you name the people in the photo? He recognises some but would like to put a list of those in the photo with their location on the photo so that it can remain in the archives section of the site.
Please send your suggestions to the web administrator using the email template on the CONTACT US Page
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CCP RFC TOUR TO: BERLIN Early 1970's?
The following update in relation to the above image has been received from Gerry Steer and provides a brief history / memory jerker for those pondering on the image:
This early 1970’s tour to Berlin was arranged for Cardiff Division Police by John Cotterell (Ex Welsh Guards) with his brother who was a serving RSM in the Welsh Guards stationed at Spandau Barracks, Berlin. Two games were arranged, one against the Welsh Guards and the second against Combined Services (Won).
From Left to Right:
Back Row – Tony Howard(D), Terry Budd, Denzil Hartley(D), Don Murphy, Peter Bartlett, Bernard Donovan,
Paul Harding(D), Bill Bryant, Bill Quick , Alan N/K, Louis Hughes(D), Reg Dyer, Bob Morgan, Graham Anthony,
Kevin Tumulty
Middle Row – John Cotterrell(D), Clive Thomas, John Tumulty, Gerard Steer, Glyn Collins(D), Alf Bowen,
John Williams(D), N/K, N/K, Andy Dominguez,
Front Row – John Tombs, Andy Evans, Howard Lucas, Terry Stephenson, Barry Gregory, Billy
Morgan(D), Len Davies, Nick Lody, Keith Joshua
*(D) - Deceased
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PHOTO CHALLENGE No2 !!!
We are reliably informed that the Photo below is in fact the CCP RFC Tour to Berlin in the early 1980's. The photograph was taken on the steps outside Rumney Police Station, Cardiff. But memories may have faded somewhat and the names of those in this photograph have not been included. So the challenge is can you name them together with their position in the photograph. We will then place a name plaque below the image so it to can be placed in the Archives
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CCP - RFC TOUR TO : BERLIN 198?/8?
LEFT TO RIGHT
BACK ROW - Andy Carnell, N/K . Bob Lowe?, Gary Sullivan?, Phil Cunningham (D)
CENTRE AREA - Dave Goddard? Simon Evans, Chris Petterson , Meredith Hughes, Tommy Page. Bill Morgan. N/K. Bill Bryant
FRONT ROW - Peter Thomas?, Steve Thomas, Seymour (Sedge) John, Andy Church, N/K. N/K, Barry Gregory, Darren Millard? Nick Lody?
CROUCHED Martin Pengelley, Ken Gooding
New Years Honours List 2025
On behalf of the Officers, Committee and fellow members we congratulate:
Mr Kevin Hugh Tumelty on being awarded an OBE
Mr Conway Hawkins on being awarded the BEM
and Chief Constable Jeremy Mark Vaughan on being awarded the KPM
In the New Years Honours List 2025
12/2024
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
Congratulations and well done to Steve Bartley on receiving the Slimming World certificate for losing 2 Stone, 12.7 Kilos for those who prefer metric.
It has taken him 6 months but as he says it has been well worth it.
Admin Note:
Thanks Steve for publishing the original item on Facebook and starting a conversation. Men in general DO NOT talk about most things especially from a health and welfare point of view. Hopefully, this will be the start of other conversations. NARPO Cardiff has their own Facebook group so if you want to chat to others why not join the group and start a chat about something, you never know others may be able to help you.
IT IS GOOD TO TALK !!!!
12/2024 PB
HELP WANTED
We have received the below request for help from the author & hIstoriran Mr. Tony Moore
Dear Paul,
Many thanks for agreeing to help. Just a bit of background. As I am sure you know the Police Service started the 2nd World War as a Reserve Occupation. Only those who had previously served in the military were recalled. In early 1942, the head of the Commandos, Brigadier-General Haydon, approached the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Philip Game, with a request that young fit policemen be allowed to volunteer for the Commandos. As a result 68 Metropolitan Police officers attended what was known as the First Police Intake at the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry in Scotland from 24 June to 27 August 1942. This was then opened up to all the Police Forces in Britain as a result of which 273 policemen attended the 2nd Police Intake at Achnacarry from 23 July to 24 September 1942.
The four officers that I have identified from the Cardiff City Force were part of this intake:
William J 'Bill' Everett, His parent regiment was the Welch Regiment (army number 14241614, but his service was with 3 Commando.
Samuel Lyndon 'Sam' Hooper. Parent regiment Welch Regiment (army number 14241616, but again his service was with 3 Commando.
Everett and Hooper were both reported missing on 14 July 1943 during the Battle for Malati Bridge in Sicily and subsequently became Prisoners of War in Stalag 18A, Wolfsberg, Austria. This was a very famous battle that 3 Commando took part in which so impressed General Montgomery that he had a stone, on which was engraved 3 Commando Bridge, inserted into the stonework of the bridge which is still there to this day.
The other two Cardiff City officers are:
Leslie Daniel Evans, born 12 November 1919. His parent regiment is shown as Welsh Guards (army number 14241613). He also served with 3 Commando. In the 1939 Register (which was taken nationwide for the purpose of issuing Ration Books) he is shown as a Police Constable at Bridge Street Police Station, Cardiff. He was a post-war member of the Commandos Association residing in Cardiff.
W J C Howells. His parent regiment is shown as the Welsh Regiment (army number 14241617). Also served with 3 Commando. It would appear that he may have been wounded or taken ill at some time because he was at one time in 96 British General Hospital which I believe was in Algiers in North Africa. He was a post-war member of the Commando Association residing in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire.
I have yet to trace a full list of 3 Commando who were at Malati Bridge, but given all four Cardiff City policemen served with 3 Commando, I suspect Lewis and Howells were with Everett and Hooper.
There was a 3rd Intake of police officers who attended the CBTC. This totalled 84 officers who attended between 15 October 1942 and 18 January 1943 but I have no record of Cardiff City officers being on this intake..
I am not sure whether you have access to the Cardiff City police records or whether you have a police historian amongst you, but if you do I would be interested in:
a) their full names, if not already shown?
b) their dates of birth, if not already shown?
c) the date each joined the Cardiff City Force?
d) whether they returned to the Police Service after the war and whether they were promoted and did anything outstanding?
e) if they did return, the date they retired, hopefully, in most cases after 25/30 years pensionable service? I believe Everett and Hooper both did 30 years, and were members of the Traffic Department when they retired.
I am aware Cardiff City became part of South Wales on 1 June 1969 but am assuming that, because this was 30 years after the outbreak of war, all four would have left before then.
Many years later, in 2012, Hooper gave an interview to the press about his experiences in which he suggested that about ten police officers from the Cardiff City Force volunteered for the Commandos. Not everyone qualified for the famous Green Beret and I have no doubt some of the 253 police officers on the Second Intake failed, but if any of your members have knowledge of any other Cardiff City policemen who served in either the Army or the Royal Marine Commandos during World War II, I would be extremely pleased to hear about them.
I have, so far, identified 234 police officers from Aberdeen in the north to Cornwall in the south who joined the Commandos, in addition to the Metropolitan Police officers, who were members of the Army Commandos. I also have a list of about 20 who were Royal Marine Commandos. I would much appreciate any information you are able to give me on the Cardiff City officers.
I shall be attending the Police History Society Conference which is being held at the Police Federation HQ in Leatherhead in just over 2 weeks time, 15 to 17 November, so, if there are any police historians from Cardiff that you are aware might be attending, hopefully we can make contact.
Kind regards,
Tony Moore
If you believe you can help please make direct contact with Tony Moore on the email address below:
10/2024 PB
UPDATE
The branch is exceedingly grateful to Mr. John Revill, who from records he holds has provided Mr. Tony Moore with lots of information concerning his quest. The following are details of the initial information John has supplied. They are now in contact in relation to other military personnel. Once again many thanks John for all the help and support you are able to provide.
Regarding the query from Mr. Tony Moor.
Here are the results of my search. :-
(1). William John Everett, born on 8.11.1921. Appointed as Constable 9’B’ in CCP on
31.3.1941. He rejoined the CCP on 25.10.1945. He must have been a member of
S.W.C. after amalgamation. I do not currently have his retirement date. He died on
14.1.1997.
(2). Samuel Lyndon Hooper, born on 10.5.1922. Appointed as Constable 28’B’ in
CCP on 19.5.1941. He rejoined the CCP on 25.10.1945, same day as Everett.
Sam was also a member of the SWC upon amalgamation and at the moment
I do not know his date of retirement. He retired as Sergeant and took up the post of
Chief Security Officer at the University Hospital of Wales., Cardiff
(3). Leslie Daniel Evans, born on 12.11.1919. Appointed as Constable 73’B’ in
CCP on 1.5.1939. He rejoined the CCP on 22.9.1945. He retired as PS 49 on
30.4.1969. He died on 7.2.1984.
(4). I cannot find any record of W.J.C.Howells. I cannot identify his full name
and there is no record of him in the old CCP appointments / retirement register.
Neither is he listed as joining the armed services during the war or returning
to the force.
Regarding Howells, perhaps you could let Mr. Moor know that there were other
police forces in Cardiff at the time, including the British Transport Police and the Docks
Police. Also the Special Constabulary.
At least 52 Cardiff police officers enlisted into the Army during the War, with
a similar number joining the R.A.F. in addition to those who joined the Navy.
I have a copy of the original register identifying all those who enlisted.
Hope this is of help to Mr. Moor. Should he want further help please give him my
email address. Can I ask you to forward this response to Mr. Moor.
Regards, JR
11/2024 PB
GOING ON HOLIDAY SOON - CHECK THIS OUT
Are you going to be travelling abroad soon, are you going to anywhere in Europe that is within the Schengen Travel area, then please read the below. It will at the very least prepare you for whatt is to come:
From November 2024, the EU plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES). This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area.
If you are travelling to a country in the Schengen area using a UK passport, you will be required to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints or a photo, when you arrive. EES registration will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the EU.
The exact date that EES will be introduced has not been confirmed.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW OR COPYING IT AND PLACING IT ON WEB BROWSER
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzj1dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWUi0J2rbtwlcgcxUQH_broV8AwUYVKcQRNnhCs_t13aHYVPyrdLulclOw_aem_x1froSGjoNu2-giWFgJf2w
10/2024 PB
WEBSITE CHANGES
Following incorporation Cardiff Branch is a branch of The National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367.
A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers
As part of the incorporation processes we now have to display the full title of The National Association of Retired Police Office (Cardiff Branch) and the Company number. Hence the changes to the Banner of the website and this notice now appearing here. Nothing has changed it is merely a legal requirement under the act of incorporation
09/2024 PB
NARPO TRAVEL INSURANCE - UPDATE
We have received the following update in relation to the NARPO Travel Insurance Policy which will be of benefit to all members:
CSIS travel insurance policy for NARPO members has been updated to include a pro-rata rate for those joining part way through the Scheme insurance period which starts on 1st June each year. The relevant changes and FAQ’s are on our website:
https://narpo.org/narpo-travel-insurance/
09/2024 PB
JEFF DOES IT AGAIN
Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Barley on reaching the number 1 Slot in the ReverbNation charts. with his latest recording 'SPEECHLESS" If you haven't had a chance to listen to it yet please click the link below, or download it to your computer and listen at your leisure & pleasure
https://www.reverbnation.com/baretruthakajeffbarley/song/19498886-speechlessfrom-album-letting-go
09/2024 PB
A PIECE OF HISTORY
It is not often we receive a copy of an item that is a piece of Policing History. We are most grateful to Mr. Ian Tumelty for supplying this copy of a Cardiff City Police Order from 1966. Undoubtedly, there will be some names on here that many members will recall.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW:
09/2024 PB
JEFF BARLEY's LATEST RELEASE
It has been a while since our song writing superstar has entered the recording studio, but Jeff Barley has done it again.
His latest recoding has been set and can now be heard by simply clicking on the link below. 'SPEECHLESS' tells the story of a girl who says that she is just meeting up with her girl friends for chat, when behind her big blue eyes, she has other plans!!!
https://www.reverbnation.com/baretruthakajeffbarley/song/19498886-speechlessfrom-album-letting-go
Hope you enjoy Jeff's unique musical style once again
POLICE CARE UK - LEGACY GIVING
The following has been received by our Branch Secretary and id reproduced here for the information and benefit of our members
Dear Paul,
I Hope you’re well?
As you will know, Police Care UK is an independent charity, and operates to assist both serving and retired police officers, police staff, and police volunteers (including cadets), across all UK police forces, who have been ‘harmed as a result of policing’. It providesfree practical, emotional, and financial assistance to individuals within the police family who are in need. Receiving no support from the state, it relies entirely on donations to deliver the assistance it provides.
Over the last few years, we’ve delivered presentations in support of the NARPO branch welfare officer’s courses, so following on from these, and ahead of the conference in Torquay next month, please find attached;
A copy of our Legacy Giving Brochure
A copy of our Payroll Giving Brochure
A copy of our Payroll Giving Form
Respectfully submitted for dissemination to your members.
If you would like hard copies of these brochures, (or any other leaflets), please do let me know. For any of your members who may be interested, we also have a Fundraising Guide.
Many thanks for your ongoing support and best wishes,
Dave
Dave Blundell
Engagement Officer
Police Care UK
Nova Scotia House, 70 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6LQ
0300 012 0030
01483 940118
08/2024 PB
NARPO TRAVEL INSURANCE - UPDATE
If you are looking to take out travel insurance, as a NARPO member, you have access to a unique policy as part of your membership benefits.
In association with our partners at the Civil Service Insurance Society (CSIS) we are pleased to be able to offer a ‘fit to travel’ insurance policy via PJ Hayman, at a fixed price, for members aged between the ages of 50-79. The policy has a common renewal date of the 01st June,
For more information please CLICK HERE
07/2024 PB
UNIFORM APPEAL
When you were in 'The Job' the vast majority of you wore uniform tunics, well at least for the first two years.
Some of you may well have a few hanging about in the loft, in suitcases, or other locations within your homes. They are probably gathering dust, and will never see the light of day. Well here is a golden opportunity for you to recycle them. South Wales Police no longer issue tunics as part of an officer's uniform. As a result the South Wales Police band no longer have access to tunics which they wear whilst representing the force at various events in the force area and further afield on a National basis. The band needs your help, if you have any uniform tunics hanging around the house and you want to get rid of them then please recycle/repurpose them by donating them to the band.
Persons who may be able to assist in the provision of old uniforms are requested to contact with Gareth Laugharne email: gareth.laugharne@hotmail.co.uk
06/2024 PB
NTLWORLD / VIRGINMEDIA PROBLEMS
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS USING NTLWORLD.COM or VIRGINMEDIA.COM EMAIL ACCOUNTS
We are being advised via our service providers that e-bulletins, and e-mails sent to our members from the website are being 'BOUNCED' by the members service providers. i.e. ntlworld.com and virginmedia.com
the below text is the message being received back from our service provider:
The outbound connection was established to the server for the recipient domain ntlworld.com by mxin5.virginmedia.com. [84.116.6.18], but was unable to complete the message transaction, either because of time-out, or inadequate connection quality.
All members with such accounts are requested to contact their service provider and seek a resolution from them. We as a branch are already aware from previous issues involving these companies and others that their technical departments will not discuss anything with as due to GDPR. and therefore cannot seek any resolution on your behalf.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:
Bouncing of an email means that you no longer receive an e-bulletins from narpocardiff.com, as a result you will not be made aware of various things such as events, pension issues, and other newsworthy items.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Contact your service provider and request they stop blocking our e-bulletins etc. as explained above we cannot do this for you.
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION:
Create a separate email mail account with a different service provider eg gmail, yahoo, hotmail etc provide that email account to the web administrator who will then arrange delivery of all narpocardiff.com ebulletins etc to the new email address provided by you the member
Should you wish any further guidance please contact the web administrator via the email template on the CONTACT US page of the website www.narpocardoff.com
05/2024 PB
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES
CWGC graves located at
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff
(Photo courtesy of Paul Bryant)
The following has been received from Wakefield on behalf of retired ACC Joe Frost and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. If you wish to volunteer please make direct contact via the email given below:.
'Hi Sandra
You kindly copied me to SWales NARPO seeking volunteers and there was a great response. There is a need for volunteers in West Wales could you copy message to our colleagues over there.
The co-ordinator is katherine.pettersen@cwgc.org and volunteering involves visiting war graves 2 or 3 times annually, reporting on condition and cleaning, with water only, where necessary. As an illustration I look after 29 war graves in 11 locations in South Herefordshire.
Very many thanks Joe'
04/2024 PB
POLICE COVENANT CAMPAIGN
We have received the below from Wakefield about the Police Covenant Campaign, please check out the links embedded within the circulation and consider writing to your MP to gain more support for the campaign.
Circulated to All Branch Secs and NEC members
Colleagues,
For your information, please see copies below of links placed on the NARPO website today in relation to work around our Police Covenant Campaign.
Can all members please be made aware of the links and encouraged to view and make use of the attached letter to raise awareness of our campaign with their respective MP’s.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Steve Wilcock sent on behalf of Alan Lees, CEO
WELFARE UPDATE - FLINT HOUSE
The following update has been received from Mr. Steve Bartley and is published here for the benefit of all our readers:
Morning both,
As part of my NARPO welfare Officer duties, I have made some enquiries with Flint House regarding their rehabilitation facilities.
The lady I spoke to was most helpful and told me more about their donation scheme for retired police officers.
I have heard about it but have never got around to finding out the details.
Anyway, if you sign up to make a donation of £5 per month. This entitles you to apply for treatment following a clinical assessment. Details of how to apply for treatment is under the 'Get help now' section of the website.
Once you have signed up, you are entitled to apply.
It maybe that many of our colleagues are already aware of this.
Please feel free to share this information with our members.
The website link is below.
Cheers
Steve
Regularly Donate - Flint House Police Rehabilitation
Members can also read about other members experinces of attending Flint House by visiting the FLINT HOUSE page located under the Health & Welfare menu
04/2024 PB
SOCIAL EVENT ADVERTISING
BRANCH & OTHER EVENTS
Following a recent message from a member concerning a security issue surrounding the availability of event application forms on the 'Public Area' of our website. With immediate effect, all future event application forms will only be made available via the EVENTS page located within the SECURE MEMBERS ONLY area of the website.
Notification of the event will still be placed on the NEWS HEADLINES page, but members will need to LOGIN to the MEMBERS ONLY area to obtain more details and download any application forms,
The security of our members is paramount and we regret any inconvenience this will involve. If any member has issues regarding accessing the MEMBERS ONLY area please contact Mr. Paul Bryant (Web Administrator) via the email template located in the CONTACT US page.
Members who would prefer to be notified about events via the Royal Mail are requested to contact Mr. Frank Stockham (Branch Social Secretary) via the template on the CONTACT US page in order that their details can be placed on a separate mailing list.
We thank you for your continued support and trust this will not deter you from applying to attend any of these events.
PLEASE NOTE NON-NARPO ORGANISED EVENTS WILL ONLY BE ADVERTISED IN THE SAME MANNER
12/2023