National Association of Retired Police Officers - (CARDIFF BRANCH)
Of Service - To Those Who Served
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Obituary Notices
Full details of obituaries will appear below. Acknowledgements and IN MEMORIAM notices will be found under the WELFARE menu
The placing of an obituary notice on this page will only be undertaken on receipt of instructions from the Branch Secretary, or from the Branch Secretaries from any of the other Branches of NARPO within the South Wales Police area.
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.
BAKER: David It is with deep regret that on behalf of the Glamorgan branch we advise our members of the passing on Saturday 21st September of retired Supt. David Baker aged 93 years.
David served primarily within the Bridgend area including Police Headquarters.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
11:30 am Wednesday 16th October 2024 at St. Johns Church, 36 Bridgend Rd, Aberkenfig, Bridgend CF32 9AY, this will be followed by interment at Laleston Cemetery, Rogers Lane, Laleston Bridgend CF32 0HU
this will be followed by a wake at the Tondu Cricket Club, Bryn Rd, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9EB. to which all are welcome. Family flowers only. Any donations instead please to Dementia UK.
COLES: Corrine It is with deep regret that we inform our members and site visitors of the passing of Corrine Coles.
Corrine was a member of the South Wales Police Support Staff at Police Headquarters Bridgend for many years and only retired from the service 3 months ago. She was the 'Go To' person at Headquarters for NARPO members and branch secretaries concerning many issues.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
1:15 pm Monday 14th October 2024 at Coychurch Crematorium, Simonston Rd, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 6AB to be followed by a gathering of family, friends and former colleagues at Nantyfyllon Rugby Club. Nant y Ffyrling, Maesteg CF34 0BU
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HUGHES: Gerald (Gerry) Nicholas It is with deep regret that we advise our members of the passing on 23rd September whilst in hospital at Ebbw Vale of retired P/Sgt 1551 Gerald (Gerry) Nicholas Hughes.
Gerry served at a number of locations within the force, and latterly at Cardiff Central, Rumney, and Eastern Traffic Sector.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
12:15 pm Thursday 17th October 2024 at St. Martin's Church 3 St. Martin's Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1EF. to be followed by interment at Pantmawr Cemetery, Pantmawr Rd, Cardiff CF14 7TD at 1:30 pm.
Following the service at the cemetery, there will be a 'Celebration of Life' gathering of family. friends a colleagues from 2:00 pm in the Upstairs Room at the Deri Inn, Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina CF14 6UH. to which all are invited
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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
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM
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:
CLICK HERE FOR .PDF file format
DIARY DATES
The branch committee and in particular the Social Secretaries Frank & Mel Stockham, are already busily reserving dates and commencing arrangements for events in 2024 and 2025. The following dates should be entered in your diaries / wall calendars as being NARPO events with further details to follow nearer the time.
Friday 8th November 2024 AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT Fairwater Conservative Club. Ely Road, Cardiff
Wednesday 4th December 2024 CHRISTMAS LUNCH Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
ROOM WANTED
We have received a request from Mr. Mark Bourner, the full details of which are published below. If you are in a position to assist him please make direct contact via the given email:
'Hello, as a NARPO London member and recently retired Met & Kent Police Officer I was looking to put some feelers out to see if there would be any Cardiff members that may be able to put me up (just me!) for a couple of nights in July 2025 (specifically 11th & 12th) when I visit your wonderful city to indulge one of my greatest passions, to see Stereophonics! I'm seeing them in London the week before too.
We had section houses where retired/serving officers could book a room for the night etc. in the MPS. I'm not sure if South Wales Police have such a scheme at their HQ in Bridgend? Any pointers to secure some cheap accommodation or just a room for a couple of nights with a kindly Cardiff member would be great.
Thanks for reading, best wishes ex PS 4900CO SC&O19'
Name: Mark Bourner
Email: mrb10117@hotmail.com
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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
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MORE DOO's
OLD FARTS REUNION - VENUE CHANGE
This years reunion will take place from 2:15 pm on Friday 29th November 2024 and will also see a change of venue. it will relocate to Wetherspoons The Gatekeeper, Westgate Street, Cardiff Further information can be found on the EVENTS Page of the website
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The latest No8 RCS Reunion and the Cardiff Central & Docks CID Christmas doos have been organised for the dates below for more details as to times, locations etc please go to the EVENTS Page of the website. Remember to LOGIN first as this page is in the members-only area.
No8 RCS Reunion 2024 - Wednesday 6 November
Cardiff Central & Docks CID Christmas Function - Monday 16 December
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BRANCH FUNCTIONS 2024 - UPDATE
The Christmas Lunch 2024 to be held on 4th December 2024 at Whitchurch Golf Club Cardiff is now SOLD OUT.
However, a reserve list is in operation should anyone wish to apply to be placed on the reserve list please contact Mr. Frank Stockham.
There are still some vacancies available for the November Quiz night, so if you would like to go and have not already applied please contact Frank to ensure a meal is ordered for you
You can email Frank via the CONTACT US page template
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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
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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/
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FUNCTION REMINDERS!!!!
CARDIFF CITY POLICE - REUNION DINNER
The 40th Anniversary Cardiff City Police Reunion Dinner will be held at the Whitchurch Golf Club on Friday 18th October 2024. Please arrive 7.00pm for sitting down for dinner promptly at 7.30pm.
As this event is celebrating a special occasion everyone attending will be presented with a 40th Anniversary Gift.
Looking forward to another memorable evening.
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CARDIFF CITY POLICE RFC - XMAS BASH
Apparently there are just under 100 days to go before Christmas, so it's time for the function adverts to appear
Messrs Gerard Blake & Alan Hurn are first off the blocks this year with their announcment:
The Cardiff City Police RFC Christmas Reunion will be on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at the Old Arcade, Church Street in Cardiff City Centre and, as usual, everyone even remotely connected, is welcome.
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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
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A DIFFERENT NIGHT OUT
This notice has been copied from another location and published here for the benefit of our members and readers. Its not far from Cardiff Central Railway Station, or the new Bus Terminus.
WALES FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in Wales will be taking place on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at the International Conference Centre Wales, located at the Celtic Manor in Newport
For more detailed information on how to purchase tickets etc, please click on the link below or copy it to your web browser.
https://www.rblfestivalofremembrance.wales/
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NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2024
The National Police Memorial Day. (NPMD) 2024 will take place in Glasgow on Sunday 29th September 2024
If you wish to read more about this year's service please click on the latest newsletter link below.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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CADET REUNION 2024
Yes after over 12 months of planning and advertising, it is finally going to take place so if you were a Cadet in 1974, and you want to go to the Reunion it kicks off at 7:00 pm (!9:00 hrs) on Thursday 17th October 2024 at the Kings Head Public House, 44 Nolton St, Bridgend CF31 3BN (Unless some want to start earlier)
If your grey cells are failing you and you cannot recall whether it was 1974 or later you were in the cadets. Perhaps the images below might jog your memory. (Click on the image to enlarge it)
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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:
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PLAIN CLOTHES DEPT - HELP WANTED
Did you work in the plain clothes department???
If so you may be interested in this item which we have received. If you wish to be involved please contact the author directly via the details provided.
Message: Dear NARPO Cardiff and Vale.
My name is Steffan Morgan I'm making a documentary about Diane Jones the brothel owner who absconded to Cyprus before being jailed in 2016. she had been on the run since 2008. I'm trying to locate any police officers from South Wales (Cardiff) who were involved in policing brothels in the city or the sex trade and also any officers who knew about Diane and her case.
Any information on the matter would be amazing, thank you, it needn't necessarily be on camera, it can be background info that could really help the film, I'm a Cardiff Resident (born and bred) so can easily meet up for chat if needed.
Many Thanks
Steffan
Name: Steffan Morgan
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
AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT 2024
Menu/Application forms for the Autumn Quiz night 2024, to be held on Friday 8th November 2024 at the Fairwater Consewrvative Club, Cardiff are now available to download from the EVENTS page of this website.
Please remember the EVENTS page is in the MEMBERS-ONLY area and you MUST LOGIN to access them
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IPA EXTEND INVITATION
The following invitation is being extended from the International Police Association (IPA) to NARPO Cardiff members:
The South Wales Branch of the International Police Association (IPA) is organising a trip to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, on Saturday 21st September. This is is a superb place to visit and the website may be viewed at : www.thenma.org.uk . We currently have a number of tickets available for the coach trip. Brief details for the trip are:
08:45 start at a location, probably city centre, with a further pick up at Newport. En route take a short comfort break at a Service Area. We would arrive at approximately 11:45 which would give the opportunity to visit the Chapel and Exhibition plus the restaurant before taking a land train ride around the various memorials. The cost is £39.50 per person and includes the cost of the land train ride which we have pre booked. We will also be laying a poppy wreath at the Police Memorial for those who wish to join us for that. In the past, we have left the Arboretum circa 4pm for the return journey home.
I have attached a booking form for you to email back to me if you care to join us on the trip, although I would appreciate a decision within the next week please.
One further trip we are running is to the Worcester Victorian Fayre on Thursday 28 November. In addition to the normal activities taking place we recommend visiting Worcester Cathedral at 16:30 hours for a short civic Carol Service; this proves very popular and is free of charge. The cost per person would be £29.50. Starting time would be 09:15 and we would depart Worcester at 18:00 hours. Details will be available at a later date for anyone interested in joining us.
Thank you
Denis Hunt
Secretary
IPA South Wales Branch
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
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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
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SWP RFC REUNION 2024
The 2024 South Wales Police Rugby Football Club Reunion / get together has been arranged and will take place at the Bridgend Rugby Football Clubhouse, Brewery Field, Bridgend on Friday 15th November 2024 commencing from 6:30 pm
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COLD CASE REVIEW - HELP REQUIRED
The attempted murder of Omar Farah on 30th August 2000 at Angelina Street, Butetown is being reviewed. The reviewing officer is seeking assistance from officers who may have worked on the case.
If you were involved in the investigation please go to the MEMBERS NEWS BULLETIN page located on the MEMBERS-ONLY menu of the website where you will find more information and details of the officer to contact
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ATTENTION FOOTBALL LIAISON OFFICERS ETC.
The following request has been received from the BBC, and is placed here for the information of any retired officers that may wish to take part. Should you wish to take part please respond directly with the author of the email at the BBC
Message Details:
Message: Hi, I hope all is well with you. My name is Holly and I am a producer for the BBC’s podcast series ‘Gangster’. I’m currently producing a spin off series on football hooliganism through the 70s/80s/90s/2000s. I’m trying to speak with former police officers involved in the policing of football firms, such as undercover officers, football club liaison officers and police spotters etc. One of the firms we’re featuring is Cardiff City Soul Crew. I’m wondering if you’d be able to put a request out, please? Even if people don’t want to be interviewed on the record, just a chat for my research would help too. Although I am of course, looking for potential interviewees. We can keep them anonymous or just use first names or whatever suits them. Thanks so much for your help. Best wishes, Holly
Name: Holly Clemens
Email: holly.clemens@bbc.co.uk
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Christmas in July
Invitations to Christmas functions keep coming earlier each year, Not to be outdone by hotels, clubs etc NARPO Cardiff are publishing their invitations to the Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at the Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff
The combined application form and menu are now available for members to download and submit via the link on the EVENTS PAGE located under the MEMBERS ONLY AREA.
N.B. This function like many others always sells out fast so get the form & cheques in early or you may be disappointed.
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CENOTAPH REPRESENTATION
The Royal British Legion is planning to hold the Ex-Service and Civilian Contingents attending the Parade and Service at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, on Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2024.
NARPO Wakefield have applied to The Royal British Legion to send a contingent of Forty-Eight (48) members, to take part in this unique national event, in the heart of London.
Should any NARPO Cardiff branch member wish to represent the branch at this parade can you please:
1. Read the attcahed document and understand its implications.
2. Notify Mr. Paul Hayes (Branch Secretary) email: cardiff@narpo.org that they wish to do so. by supplying the information required on Page 1 of the letter as soon as possible
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL INFORMATION:
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PMAS FREE PRIZE DRAW
Could you be Police Mutual's lucky winner?
We acknowledge the bravery of the Police, and that's why we run free prize draws to make somebody's life a little sweeter.
You've given years of service and commitment to make our lives safer and that's why we wanted to let you know about our latest prize draw. We're giving you the chance to win a £2,000 Travel Gift Card* in our free prize draw.
Our prize draw only takes a few minutes to enter, there is no purchase necessary and your family members are eligible to enter too!
Gift card terms and conditions
*You will receive a £2,000 electronic Travel Gift Card. Terms and conditions apply. You have 90 days to activate your e-gift card. Once activated your e-gift card is available for 18 months. Balance can be checked here. Inspire is an ABTA and ATOL licensed travel agency that has access to over 250 of the most trusted travel providers in the UK and around the world, including: Hoseasons, Easyjet Holiday, Jet2holidays, TUI, Disney, Expedia, and many more. Inspire offers unrivalled choice, customer service, and competitive pricing for UK Breaks, Cruises, Hotels and Flights.
Terms and conditions apply
The prize draw ends on 30 September 2024.
For full prize draw details click here. The winner will be drawn on 1 October 2024.
Prize will be delivered within 48 days of the prize draw taking place. The prize draw is open to UK residents, aged 18 and over. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. You must be eligible for Police Mutual products.
How to enter
To enter, simply click on the 'Enter here' button below and complete the short entry form.
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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
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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
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MEMBER SANCTION CHARGE - NOTIFICATION WARNING
We have been made aware that the South Wales Police Corporate Finance Department has commenced sending letters to retired officers who were impacted by the Member Sanction Charge. These letters advise the recipient about the amount of money they will receive by way of compensation and how that figure has been calculated.
We would advise our members and others reading this item to thoroughly check the content of the letter and how the compensation has been worked out. The following is extracted from a retired officer who is seeking NARPO advice concerning these payments:
'I received my letter today regarding the member sanction charge, it seems to me that following the maths from this scheme and some of the figures I have kept from when I retired they have shorted me two ways.
Firstly I received just over £400 less than I was due in my lump sum (regardless of the MSC), and when they applied their 3% compensation over the period, it was around £90 short. I have emailed corporate finance at HQ, and asked them to check the records again. But in the meantime perhaps other members should check their calculations, the 3% should be relatively easy for people.'
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CLICK HERE to view a copy of the pro-forma letter
DIARY DATE - WITH A DIFFERENCE !!!!!
Normally diary dates placed on the website are all NARPO related events.
This one is different: Friday 18th October 2024 is the date set for the 40th Cardiff City Police Annual Reunion Diner.
The menu and application form is now available to download on the CARDIFF CITY POLICE REUNION page of this website.
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07/07 - UPDATE
ALL SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST NOW IN OPERATION
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
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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'
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NARPO HORIZONS
The latest edition of NARPO Horizons is available to view on the www.narpo.org website or by:
CLICKING HERE
please remember you MUST log in with the password to be able to access the content of the NARPO Horizons
07/2024 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
POCA -PETITION
The following has been received from 'POLICE CARE UK' and is placed here for the benefit of our members and readers. The decision to sign is yours, but it is an excellent idea and well worth supporting.
A petition has been launched proposing a policy that allocates a portion of funds seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to organisations that support the welfare, recovery, and wellbeing of serving and retired police officers and staff who are injured, living with disability or mental health issues and needs ongoing support.
We want as many people as possible to sign this petition, and any help you can provide in raising awareness of it would be greatly appreciated.
Sign here:
03/2024 PB
TRADITIONAL LANDLINES TO BE SCRAPPED
Not many people appear to know about this issue and the associated petition that goes with it.. It could impact on you or someone you know who lives in a rural area. Please take the time to read it and its possible impact, and if you feel you want to support it then please click on the link and sign the petition.
All is quiet on the Triple Lock at the moment but concern is growing over the rushed switch over of traditional landlines to a broadband based system (VoIP or Digital Voice), due to be completed throughout the UK by 2025. Many personal and burglar alarm systems are incompatible with Digital Voice and there is no means to make emergency calls in a power cut or an internet outage, unless you have a reliable mobile signal. Vulnerable customers are also worried about the increased costs of new contracts and equipment.
So Silver Voices has allied with the Digital Poverty Alliance to publish a petition on the official government website, calling for a delay in the forced switchover for at least five years, until all these issues of personal safety and reliability are sorted out.
Please sign and share the petition on the following link!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653201
01/2024 PB
EMAILS FROM XPS
The below has been received from Mr Allan Crocombe Glamorgan branch secretary and is published here for the benefit of our members and other visitors to the site.
Some members have been receiving an E-mail from XPS Pension Administrators over the last couple of days. Being concerned that this E-mail is yet another SCAM - inquiries were made by a recipient of XPS by telephone to ascertain the authenticity of the E-mail. He was informed that the E-mail was a genuine enquiry from XPS in relation to accessing his pension account - he had not been a regular in checking his monthly pay details and had not previously set-up a link since the paper pay-slips had stopped being delivered. The E-mail offered him the opportunity to now do so.
Whilst this E-mail checked out positively, care should always be taken in opening E-mails from an unusual sender and in this case a quick telephone call to XPS on 0330 0545504 confirmed that this was the case.
Allan Crocombe
NARPO Glamorgan Branch Secretary
01/2024 PB
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENTS
The following item has been received from Wakefield and is published here for the benefit of all our members and other visitors to the website:
Dear Colleague
The following information may be of interest to your Members.
On 9th February 2023, the law changed, extending Bereavement Support Payments to cohabiting partners (provided the claimant has a child or children)
This was in the May 2023 edition of NARPO News.
People who are eligible must apply by 9th February 2024 to get the full amount of backdated payments. They can still apply up until 8 November 2024, but will not get the full amount.
There is more information on the following links- https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/eligibility
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/bereavement-benefits/
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/bereavement-support-payment/
Regards
Alan
01/2024 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
INJURY ON DUTY - AWARD SCHEME
The following has been received from Wakefield and is reproduced here for the benefit of our members:
At the November NEC meeting No5 Region Representative, Ahmed Ramiz, brought a petition regarding an Injury on Duty Award Scheme to the attention of the NEC. The NEC supported the petition being distributed to the Branches, should Branches and members wish to get involved. Information on the petition can be found on the national website here:
https://narpo.org/injury-on-duty-award-scheme/
11/2023
XPS - PENSION NOTIFICATIONS
Many retired officers are commenting on various Facebook groups, including NARPO Cardiff, that they are not receiving paper-based copies of the monthly pension notifications. This is also followed by entries asking how the pensioner can get the information online. In order to assist those who wish to access their pension notifications online the below is a guide on how to set up an account with XPS and how to access the account once it is set up:
1. SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT
FIRSTLY make sure you have the following details:
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National Insurance Number
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Date of birth
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Email address