tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66198717071788988262011-07-31T07:14:38.809+01:00IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-34726513461774319412010-09-14T14:27:00.002+01:002010-09-14T14:32:14.665+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/TI95Sz4vb0I/AAAAAAAAADc/Crzr8sNSYNI/s1600/JOGLE+1st+day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/TI95Sz4vb0I/AAAAAAAAADc/Crzr8sNSYNI/s320/JOGLE+1st+day.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516761432624951106" /></a><br />Birmingham branch member Inspector Mark Stokes (West Midlands Police) and colleague (retired Detective Sergeant) Paul Robinson are currently two weeks in to a gruelling cycle ride from John o' Groats to Lands End. Affectionately known in sporting circles as JOGLE .... whether cycling or running this route, it is extremely challenging!<br /> <br />Mark first conquered the route from Lands End to John o' Groats some 31 years ago and this year decided it would be appropriate to complete the challenge in reverse - that is from Scotland to Lands End, NOT cycling backwards! Over the years the two friends have raised thousands of pounds for various charities and this trip will help Marie Curie cancer hospices<br /> <br />During some weeks of planning and training, the two friends had mapped out an alternative and considerably longer route through the outer and inner Hebrides and other Scottish islands, before hopping over to Ireland, Wales and England. As part of Mark's training plan he also recently took part in the London to Brighton cycle ride with a group of IPA branch colleagues (featured in Police World issue 3, 2010). <br /> <br />Mark and Paul started the JOGLE event from John o' Groats on 26th August and after some fantastic weather in Scotland they headed over to Ireland where they were greeted by IPA Region 2 secretary Pete Connolly for a much deserved beer in Belfast.<br /> <br />The duo then left Pete and continued into southern Ireland before catching a ferry over to Wales. In recent days the weather has taken a turn for the worse, but they have not let this dampen their enthusiasm and they are now over 800 miles into their challenge and making their way through Devon.... and are a few days away from Lands End.<br /> <br />You can follow their blog at <a href="http://www.jogle-thelongway.co.uk">www.jogle-thelongway.co.uk</a> - why not log in and leave them a message of support?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-3472651346177431941?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-61379775620152947332010-02-25T23:00:00.000Z2010-02-25T23:02:22.640ZWednesday 3rd March 2010 <br /><br />Updated Branch Meeting tally Ho! 7 for 7.30pm Tea and coffee served. Followed by a presentation by Mr. Bob Horner from Bletchley Park, concerning the Enigma machines and code-breakers in World War 2.<br /><br />Saturday 6th March No5 Region AGM Lincolnshire, location to be confirmed <br /><br />Wednesday 24th March Buffet Lunch. Buffet Island,Tyburn Road, Erdington. No need to book. Meet at Midday<br /><br />Friday 30th April Updated 1100hrs Visit to the Gurudwara, Sikh Temple, 18-20 Soho Road, Handsworth B21 9BH. Limited party numbers (15-20), please book in advance. Be there for 1045hrs.<br /><br />Wednesday 5th May Branch Meeting Tally Ho! 7 for 7.30pm Tea and coffee served<br /><br />Sunday 23rd May 45th Anniversary Birmingham Lunch,IPA Jubilee Anniversary. Tally Ho! 12 for 1230.Entertainment by Police Band.£10 each. 40 places booked. Tickets to be available from AGM date onwards.<br /><br />Tuesday 8th June Trip and lunch at National Memorial <br />Arboretum,Alrewas. No group transport. However Arriva bus 112 from Birmingham Upper Bull Street to Burton. Every hour on the hour. Stops at the gate.90 minute journey time. Bus does stop at Sutton<br /><br />Wednesday 16th <br />To 20th June <br /><br />NEC meeting in Surrey to celebrate 60th Anniversary<br /><br />Sunday 20th June London to Brighton Cycle Ride<br /><br />Wednesday 7th July Branch Meeting tally Ho! 7 for 7.30pm Tea and coffee served<br /><br />Friday 30th July Strawberry cream tea and river Avon cruise on the Countess of Evesham. Sails at 3pm. 2 Hour cruise from Bancroft Basin. Bus X20 from Birmingham. Please book<br /><br />Tuesday 3rd August Real Ale lunch The Wellington, Bennetts Hill.10 Real Ales, take away curries and Chinese can be delivered, plates and cutlery provided.12 noon.<br /><br />Sunday 5th September Branch meeting Tally Ho! 1130hrs Followed by lunch at 1pm.If you require lunch please advise Tally Ho! Quoting IPA<br /><br />Tuesday 5th October Lunch at Wolverhampton College,12 noon, travel by tram. College is at Wolverhampton Terminal stop<br /><br />Wednesday 3rd November Branch Meeting tally Ho! 7 for 730pm Tea and coffee served<br /><br />Monday 15th November Evening meal Birmingham College of Food, Summer Row, details to follow<br /><br /><br />Wednesday 15th December Christmas Lunch at Baddersley Clinton National Trust Property. Public transport to Dorridge rail station ,lifts to be arranged from there.<br /><br /><br />Sunday 30th January 2011 AGM 1130hrs Tally Ho! Followed by lunch.<br /><br /><br />Exact details will be confirmed nearer to event date.<br />Other events including visits to:<br /><br />Barry Knee’s garden, Alvechurch to be confirmed.<br /><br />London Met Police Museum to be confirmed.<br /><br />Sparkhill Police Museum to be confirmed.<br /><br />Theatre trip to be confirmed.<br /><br />Coventry Police Museum trip to be confirmed.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-6137977562015294733?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-38316575164311699582009-03-01T16:55:00.004Z2009-04-27T20:04:25.474+01:00Sunday 8th February 2009 - Birmingham Branch AGM, 1100hrs for 1130hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />Friday 27th February 2009 - Lunch at Tamworth College. 1200 for 1230hrs start. Speak to the committee if you wish to attend.<br /><br />Sunday 1st March 2009 - Number 5 region AGM, 1000hrs for 1030hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />Wednesday 4th March 2009 - Birmingham Branch meeting, 1900hrs for 1930hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />Friday 3rd April 2009, Chinese buffet meal. 1200hrs meet at Buffet Island, Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham. No need to book.<br /><br />Wednesday 6th May 2009 - Birmingham Branch meeting, 1900hrs for 1930hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />Saturday 9th May 2009 - National Council Meeting. Hinckley, Leicestershire. <br /><br />Friday 5th June 2009 - Trip and lunch at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas. Lunch if required is at 1pm (Cost £10), no group transport.<br /><br />Wednesday 1st July 2009 - Birmingham Branch meeting, 1900hrs for 1930hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />Thursday 2nd July 2009 - National Gardens Scheme visit to gardens of Barry Knee, Weatheroak, Alvechurch. Speak to committee for details.<br /><br />Sunday 6th September 2009 - Birmingham Branch meeting, 1100hrs for 1130hrs start. Followed by lunch at Tally Ho Sports and Social Club. Contact the club to book lunch and quote "IPA".<br /><br />October 2009 - Lunch at Stratford College - date and time to be confirmed.<br /><br />Wednesday 4th November 2009 - Birmingham Branch meeting, 1900hrs for 1930hrs start, Tally Ho Sports and Social Club<br /><br />December 2009 - Date and times to be confirmed.<br /><br /><br />For further details on any of the above events - email:<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-3831657516431169958?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-9155698501227320592008-05-04T13:08:00.000+01:002008-05-04T13:09:35.486+01:00Wednesday 7th May 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 2nd July 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Sunday 7th September 2008, 11.30am, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 5th November 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-915569850122732059?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-46724278285208577832008-05-04T13:02:00.003+01:002008-12-09T19:19:05.028Z<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/SB2nCIK3UaI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Q8vqD1VLCyM/s1600-h/highgrovegates.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/SB2nCIK3UaI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Q8vqD1VLCyM/s200/highgrovegates.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196493200050049442" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/SB2m5oK3UZI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XrVGtW9fImE/s1600-h/highgrovehouse.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/SB2m5oK3UZI/AAAAAAAAAB0/XrVGtW9fImE/s200/highgrovehouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196493054021161362" /></a><br />Wednesday 30th April 2008 saw 25 members and friends from the Birmingham Branch spend a thoroughly enjoyable day out at Prince Charles' home - Highgrove House.<br /><br />Apart from the weather it was a fantastic day and we had a wonderful tour of the gardens. The rain did not dampen our spirits and the tour guide gave us enough information delivered in a humourous way. Many thanks to our social secretary for arranging the day ..... certainly one to remember!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-4672427828520857783?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-8471232665861862092008-03-14T21:09:00.003Z2008-12-09T19:19:05.397Z<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R9rqj-fmZXI/AAAAAAAAABs/uP21cNF2hIc/s1600-h/Million+to+one.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R9rqj-fmZXI/AAAAAAAAABs/uP21cNF2hIc/s200/Million+to+one.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177708625407665522" /></a><br />One of our members Trevor Hodson has just launched a novel he has been writing.<br /><br />Trevor is now retired and has had an interest in flying matters all his life. In 2002 whilst recovering from Cancer he decided to write a Novel loosely based on true events. <br /><br />He is married and enjoys gardening, theatre, music, and motor sports. <br /><br />He is currently the Treasurer of a charity, which supported his cancer recovery, and he has been a Chairman and Secretary of other associations. <br /><br />Trevor is very active within the Birmingham branch and we'd like to wish him every success with his novel!<br /><br />Copy and paste the hyperlink into a new browser to view online www.trafford.com/06-1375 or click the links section on the left hand side of this page.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-847123266586186209?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-1500275363470390352008-02-16T17:05:00.003Z2008-12-09T19:19:05.622Z<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R7cbHD6LqUI/AAAAAAAAABk/B3rXEf-0hjY/s1600-h/photograph-centre.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R7cbHD6LqUI/AAAAAAAAABk/B3rXEf-0hjY/s200/photograph-centre.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167628905553307970" /></a><br />The dates of the branch meetings for 2008 are as follows:<br /><br />Tuesday 4th March 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 7th May 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 2nd July 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Sunday 7th September 2008, 11.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 5th November 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-150027536347039035?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-50115471224125708902008-02-16T17:03:00.001Z2008-02-16T17:05:10.027ZFriday 22nd February 2008<br /><br />Chinese meal at Buffet Island.<br /><br />Location- Junstion of Tyburn Road and Bromford Lane.<br /><br />Cost £6.50 for as much food as you can eat, including starters, main course and sweet.<br /><br />Meet at restaurant for 12 noon prompt.<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-5011547122412570890?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-20763747890572612962008-02-16T17:02:00.001Z2008-02-16T17:03:28.395ZFriday 14th March 2008<br /><br />Lunch at Tamworth College of Food<br /><br />1200hrs meet for 1230hrs meal.<br /><br />Lunch cost £7.00.<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-2076374789057261296?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-59869884381125825002008-02-16T17:01:00.002Z2008-02-16T17:02:29.730Z<strong>Thursday 8th May 2008</strong><br /><br />Lunch at Wolverhampton College of Food.<br /><br />1200hrs prompt for 1230hrs meal.<br /><br />Located at Metro terminus to the left (opposite police station).<br /><br />Cost £5.00<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-5986988438112582500?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-67546221174989672622008-02-16T16:52:00.004Z2008-12-09T19:19:05.792Z<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R7cWmT6LqTI/AAAAAAAAABc/fSSTD4PO17A/s1600-h/Kelham.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fV8dydvJaqs/R7cWmT6LqTI/AAAAAAAAABc/fSSTD4PO17A/s200/Kelham.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167623944866081074" /></a><br /><strong>Friday 13th June 2008</strong><br /><br />Day trip to Newark, Nottinghamshire<br /><br />This is part of the Nottinghamshire IPA 50th anniversary celebrations which run from 11th - 16th June 2008.<br /><br />Morning - Kelham Hall, Official Reception.<br />Lunch - River Cruise.<br />Afternoon - Sightseeing.<br />Evening - Meal 7.30pm for 8.00pm.<br /><br />Travel to event by minibus is limited to the first 16 people only (member +1 partner or guest limit).<br /><br />Members may wish to travel by car, or perhaps take caravans or campers to take part in all four days events. The local branch are hosting at a cost of £114.<br /><br />The cost of the one-days events on 13th June is to be confirmed.<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-6754622117498967262?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-73994717778473537872008-02-15T22:16:00.003Z2008-02-15T22:19:37.642Z<strong>Tuesday 8th July 2008</strong><br /><br />The Terrace Restaurant, <br />9 Watling Street,<br />Brownhills,<br /><br />1200hrs prompt for 1230hrs meal.<br /><br />birmingham@ipa-uk.org for details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-7399471777847353787?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-91292481520054076382008-02-15T21:58:00.002Z2008-02-15T22:01:39.648Z<strong>Tuesday 7th October 2008</strong><br /><br />Lunch at Stratford College of Food.<br /><br />1200hrs prompt for 1230hrs meal.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:birmingham@ipa-uk.org">birmingham@ipa-uk.org</a> for details<br /><br /><br /><strong>Saturday 18th October 2008 </strong><br /><br />Visit to <strong>Westons Cider</strong> at Much Marcle, Herefordshire.<br /><br />A day trip with the West Mercia branch.<br /><br />Cost/travel arrangements to be confirmed.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:birmingham@ipa-uk.org">birmingham@ipa-uk.org</a> for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-9129248152005407638?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-22724285568470711472008-02-15T21:56:00.003Z2008-02-15T22:18:53.344Z<strong>Friday 5th December 2008</strong><br /><br />Christmas Lunch<br /><br />Birmingham College of Food<br />1145hrs prompt for 1215hrs meal.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:birmingham@ipa-uk.org">birmingham@ipa-uk.org</a> for details<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-2272428556847071147?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-5146710231387222302008-02-15T21:14:00.001Z2008-05-07T17:57:17.277+01:00The dates of the branch meetings for 2008 are as follows:<br /><br />Tuesday 4th March 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 7th May 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 2nd July 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Sunday 7th September 2008, 11.30pm, Tally Ho<br /><br />Wednesday 5th November 2008, 7.30pm, Tally Ho<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-514671023138722230?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619871707178898826.post-25697173950558685932008-02-15T21:03:00.000Z2008-02-15T21:09:08.541Z<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000000;"><strong><em>Welcome to the home page of the Birmingham Branch of the International Police Association.</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The branch is affiliated to both the Midlands (number 5) region and the UK IPA and members meet regularly for social events and other matters associated with the International Police Association.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The branch consists of a number of serving and retired officers and their partners and is considerably active.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6619871707178898826-2569717395055868593?l=ipabirmingham.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IPA Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525724103969083159noreply@blogger.com1