| Forum Name | Topics | Posts | Last Post | | London NARPO | ![[ ]](http://www.business.shilling-solutions.co.uk/HelmetIcon.jpg) | BBC Real Rescues
This message received at Branch Office recently:-
I am working on a series 'BBC Real Rescues'. the programme that celebrates the amazing work of the emergency services. The series this year is also including a historical strand to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 999 call. One of the Historical incidents we are hoping to look at is the Great Storm of 16th October 1987.
Where I am hoping you and your members may be able to help me is looking into a specific incident where Kentish Town Fire Service rescued a women from her home when due to the high winds her chimney had collapsed and fallen through the 3 floors of the house. We would ultimately like to find any Police officers and Fire fighters that were involved in this rescue and speak to the lady who was rescued also. If any of your members can shed some light on this incident for example names of Police and Fire officers that attended, the casualty and the specific location of the incident. All the info I have was taken from a 6pm BBC news bulletin at the time, Kentish Town Police service is mentioned as it states 'a neighbour went up to Kentish Town to get the Police and Fire'
I am assuming that this isn't really a request that you will be able to send out on mass but I was wondering if you might have some names of officers that may have worked in Kentish town in 87 and who might remember this incident.
I hope this is something you might be able to help us with please,
Sophie Dunn
Assistant Producer
sophie.dunn@topical.co.uk
Topical Television
61 Devonshire Rd
Southampton
Hants. SO15 2GR
Tel: 02380 712233
Mob: 07909946713
| 0 | 0 | | | Commercial Street ReUnion??
Former officer and current member of the Metropolitan Women Police Association, Margaret Bleet, would very much like to know if there is a reunion group for ex Commercial Street (HC) officers out there.
Please email margaret.bleet@gmail.com if you can help
(You could let the Website manager at London NARPO know as well, please!)
| 0 | 0 | | | Calling All DIY Enthusiasts.....
A new TV series is on the hunt for Britain’s most talented amateur DIY enthusiasts to show off their skills and prove they’re the best in the land. Whether you’re into woodwork or weaving, floors or fabrics, decking or décor; if you could be Britain’s handiest DIYer, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, contact me now:
Cheryl Richardson
Love Productions
43 Eagle Street
London
WC1R 4AT
Email:diy@loveproductions.co.uk
Telephone:0207 067 4881
| 0 | 0 | | | Welsh Mets Association
Forthcoming Lunches
June 2012 -Rhosmaen, Carmarthenshire
September 2012 - Swansea
December 2012 - Llandovery
Richard Cook, Hon. Sec.
Email address:welshmets@yahoo.com
Contact number:01446 730222
| 0 | 0 | | | From The Chairman of the 49 Squadron Association
I am writing on behalf of World War II veterans who, due to a lack of advertising, may not have been aware that in 2011 financial grants, Heroes Return II, were available from the Big Lottery Fund to enable veterans and or their widows to pay a visit of remembrance to the theatre of war that they were involved in.
Veterans, male or female, widows, and widowers of veterans, can all apply. The offer also extends to- Merchant Seamen, as well as WAAF’s and ATS who worked closely with active personnel.
It appears that the number of veterans claiming these grants was far less than anticipated resulting in these grants being extended to 31 December 2012. Veterans, who will now be aged 80 and over, may still take advantage of these grants and plan a visit.
The grants range from £150 to cover travel and accommodation for veteran, spouse and carer, within the UK, £1,300 to Northern Europe and £5.500 to the Far East. As I have received a grant for a visit I made last December, I would be more than willing to advise any of your readers on how and where to claim.
Ted Cachart
Tel: 01773 853 181
email: ted@49squadron.co.uk
| 0 | 0 | | | Next Lewisham Reunion
The next Lewisham Borough Reunion will be held in the Coney Suite at the Warren Sports Club, Hayes, Kent on Wednesday 3rd October 2012. The event is open to serving and retired police officers, police staff and their partners. Anyone who ever served at Brockley, Catford, Deptford, Ladywell, Lee Road, Lewisham or Sydenham is welcome to attend. A free buffet is being provided thanks to the current Lewisham Borough Social Club. Come along and meet friends old and new, the previous reunion was the best attended yet. Let’s make the Diamond Jubilee year even better. To register interest please contact Eric Smith on the following “E” mail addresses :- eric.smith@mpfs.org.uk or Eric.Smith@met.police.uk or phone 01689 891454 (mobile 07980 876135). Alternatively call Dave “Taff” Poole on 0208 851 2420.
| 0 | 0 | | | Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
I work in the volunteering department at Guide Dogs. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the district team based in Euston and wondered whether any of your members might be interested in helping us.
The district team, made up of Guide Dog Mobility Instructors, carry out the advanced stages of training with the dogs and match the dogs to their new owners. They have dogs in the office during normal office hours (9 - 5ish) and then the dogs stay with volunteer boarders in the evenings and at weekends.
We are looking for volunteers to help out our volunteer boarders by collecting the dogs from their homes in the morning and dropping them off at the Euston office between 8 am and 9am. We are then also looking for volunteers to come into the office around 5pm and groom the dogs for an hour or so before dropping them back at the boarders homes. These volunteers would be able to use our vehicles. Most of the volunteer boarders live around the Euston or Camden area so the role would suit someone that lived not far from that area. We would ideally like around
4 volunteers in total for the morning and afternoon driving shifts. We feel it would be beneficial to do the shifts in pairs on a rota basis.
We would love to talk to you and your members more about these volunteering roles. Myself and one of the mobility instructors would be more than happy to come along to one of your meetings (with a dog!) to talk a bit more about what we do and about the volunteering opportunities on offer. Alternatively, we would really appreciate it if we would be able to put something on your noticeboard to reach your members.
My contact details are below so please feel free to get in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Pippa Block
Regional Volunteering Advisor (South & East)
Tel: 0118 9830167
Mob. 07920285750
| 0 | 0 | | | Met Police Football Club
Did you know that retired Metropolitan Police Officers are admitted FREE to Home League Matches at our Ground at Imber Court?
You can visit our website http://www.metpolicefc.co.uk for up-to-date results.
Cliff Travis, NARPO member and Reunion Secretary for Hampton, Surbiton and Barnes Traffic Garages, can be contacted at cliffordtravis@hotmail.com if you would like to know more.
| 0 | 0 | | | SSAFA Forces Help
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) needs new volunteers. SSAFA support those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and the families of both.
There are lots of roles for volunteers in our Branches that support those with an ex-service background. They include casework, publicity, fundraising, administration and IT support. You do not need a Service connection to join us, training is provided and out of pocket expenses are paid.
Contact Glen Smith on 02074 639273 or email: branch.support@ssafa.org.uk or visit www.ssafa.org.uk to find out more.
| 0 | 0 | | | CTVC
I work for a non profit production company, CTVC, which make programmes highlighting social, ethical and moral issues for Channel 4, BBC and Radio 4.
I am looking to make a thoughtful and inspiring programme which brings the many stories of people who have worked in the emergency services to light. As part of this project I am keen to speak to retired police officers about the one case they have never forgotten. It may be that the case remains unsolved, and to this day the details of the case plays on the officers mind. It may be that a chance occurrence led to the discovery of evidence and the officer still reminisces about how close the perpetrator was to getting away with the crime– whatever the story, it is something that has made it stand out in the mind of the officer.
I am in the early stages of research and not looking to film with anyone at this point. There would be no commitment to take part in any future project and all conversations with any retired officers would be in total confidence.
Please contact me on any of the numbers below or please email me anytime.
Many thanks and kindest Regards
Karen Emsley
Development Producer
020 8940 8493
07968 342 170
Email karen.emsley@ctvc.co.uk
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