Sport & Recreation

13 December 2001

SPORT & SOCIAL

Information

The above have been circulated to all divisions throughout the force and members and non-members are welcome to a copy.

Anyone who has not received a diary or would like further copies sending they should contact the secretary, PC Steve Broadbent at Lancaster. Ext 496675. Please leave details of how many copies required and the internal address to be sent.

The above event will take place at 2pm on Tuesday 15 January 2002 at Leeds, West Yorkshire. Transport will be arranged from the following pick-up points: -

Lancaster - 10.30am

Bamber Bridge - 11.00am

Birch Services - 11.30am

Any member of the force interested in competing in the above fixtures should contact PC 785 Steve Broadbent, Lancaster, Northern Division. Ext 496675 (work)

North West Coaching – Cottam Sports Arena, Preston

Structured cycle training events are being held on the third Saturday of each month (meeting at the arena at 9.45 a.m.) up to March 2002 comprising the following: -

• two hour ride to cater for all abilities

• two hour coaching session on various topics including:

• training techniques

• nutrition

• massage

• Each session costs £5

• All standards of cyclist welcome and any type of pedal cycle may be utilised for these coaching sessions.

Next event is Saturday 15^th December 2001.

Contact: Inspector Marc #### at Skelmersdale Ext 466003

There are a series of police cycling events to be held during 2002. The Cycling Section are looking for new members to compete, irrespective of standard.

Contact: Inspector Marc #### at Skelmersdale Ext 466003

The above event was held at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham on Sunday 18th November 2001 with the following result: -

4^th - 2000 metres (aged 45 to 49 yrs)

Inspector Wayne Howard - HQ Training Centre, Staff Development Team

6min. 24.2 secs (a new personal best time)

The above event will take place at Elland on Tuesday 4^th December 2001, kick off at 14.00 hours.

The following members of the Force have been selected to participate in this event.

Ch.Insp. P. Mason – Headquarters

Ch. Insp. M. Marrern – Pennine Division

Insp. D. Cross – Pennine Division

DS P. Hickey – Central Division

DS A. Murphy – Central Division

DS K. Lee – Western Division

DS S. Atkinson – NCS (Chorley)

PC S. Benn – Central Division

PC G. Salisbury – Central Division

PC G. Warburton – Eastern Division

PC G. McCann – Eastern Division

PC P. Ramsden – Eastern Division

PC D. Scott – Pennine Division

PC M. Woolston – Southern Division

PC D. Charlton – Southern Division

DC B. Price – Headquarters (F.I.B.)

DC A. Cooper – Headquarters (M.C.U.)

DC D. Rimmer – Headquarters (M.C.U.)

DC P. Hollinghurst – Headquarters (Special Branch)

Transport arrangements will be confirmed in due course and players are asked to contact Ch.Insp. P. Mason on ext. 412978, to confirm their availability.

The PAA national swimming championships are due to take place in Merseyside on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2002.

Any officer wishing to be considered to represent the Lancashire Constabulary must contact Inspector Karen Simister, at Fulwood police station on extension 209505, prior to the end of December 2001.

The above event took place in Sittingbourne, Kent on Saturday 24 November 2001 with the following results: -

1^st 90 kg Power lift

2^nd 94kg Olympic lift

Most improved Lifter

PC 2668 Kevin Kavanagh Eastern Division

2^nd +105kg Olympic lift

3^rd 125kg Power lift

2^nd Masters Open

PC 1901 Brett Jackson Eastern Division

3^rd Team

Lancashire Constabulary

PC 1901 Brett Jackson Eastern Division

PC 2668 Kevin Kavanagh Eastern Division

The above event took place in Rothbury, Northumbria on Saturday 10 November 2001 with the following results: -

3^rd Individual Open Women

PC 558 Alison Crook - Southern Division

3^rd Open Women's Team

PC 558 Alison Crook - Southern Division

PC 2592 Fiona Benn - Central Division

Ms Julie Yates - HQ

The above event will take place at Cragside Park, Rothbury, Northumbria on Saturday 10 November 2001 starting at 11.30am.

The following members of the force have been selected to participate in these championships: -

PS 705 Fawcett - Northern Division

PC 668 Horne - Northern Division

PC 785 Broadbent - Northern Division

Pc 2361 Mault - Northern Division

PC 558 Crook - Southern Division

PC 2886 Tonge - Southern Division

DC 5864 Watkinson - Southern Division

Insp S. Hayes - Central Division

PC 2592 Benn - Central Division

PC 2590 Tapley - Central Division

PC 931 Graham - Pennine Division

PC 2011 Pascoe - Pennine Division

Ms J. Yates - HQ

Ms. S. Harrison - HQ

Mrs M. Buckley - (Retired)

Contact: PC Steve Broadbent, Lancaster, Northern Division - Ext 496675 

The following matches have been arranged: -

3 November 2001

Fleetwood Hesketh Away KO 1.45pm

10 Nov ember 2001

Burnley Belvedere Home KO 2.15pm

17 November 2001

Haslingden Home KO 2.15pm

24 November 2001

Hesketh Bank Away KO 2.15pm

PAA Football – National Police Veterans Cup V North Yorkshire

The above event will take place in Harrogate at 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 7 November 2001. The following members of the Force have been selected to participate in this event. 

Ch.Insp. M. Marren - Pennine Division

Insp. D. Cross - Pennine Division

DS P. Hickey - Central Division

DS S. Atkinson - NCS (Chorley)

DS K. Lee - Western Division

DS P. Lomax - Western Division

PS A. Murphy - Central Division

PC G. Warburton - Eastern Division

PC G. Houston - Central Division

PC S. Benn - Central Division

PC G.Salisbury - Central Division

PC J.McCann - HQ

PC P.Hollinghurst - HQ

PC D. Rimmer - HQ (M.C.U.)

PC D. Charlton - Southern Division

PC M. Woolston - Southern Division

Mr. A. Little - HQ V.M.U.

Mr. J. Seaman - Eastern Division

Player are asked to report to HA (Skid pan) at 11.15hrs on the morning of the game – transport will be leaving at 11.30hrs.

Any questions regarding the above please contact Ch Insp Mason on Ext 412978.

The above event will take place at Preston Sports Arena on Tuesday 6 November 2001 starting at 3pm.

The following members of the force have been selected to participate in these championships: -

PC 379 Orry - Western Division

PC 2807 Griffin - Western Division

PC 6258 Murphy - Southern Division

PC 6322 Watling - Southern Division

PC 6364 Knaggs - Southern Division

PC 2027 Worthington - Central Division

PC 242 Jacobs - Eastern Division

PC 6214 Riley - Eastern Division

PC 2833 Eastham - Eastern Division

PC 2747 Swarbrick - Eastern Division

PC 6321 Taylor - Eastern Division

PC 3912 Smith - Pennine Division

PC 3173 Hodgson - Pennine Division

CO 10535 Wignall - Pennine Division

TW H. Petrie - Pennine Division

PC 6329 Jeffrey - HQ ASU

PC 6108 Seed - HQ Training

Mrs C. Magowen - HQ Fingerprints

Players to meet at the venue at 1.30pm.

Contact PC 6364 Knaggs Ext 6342 regarding availability.

The above fixture will take place at Northumbria on Friday 2nd November 2001. The following members of the Force have been selected to participate in this event: -

PC 160 Blackledge - Eastern Division

PC 364 Moodie - Pennine Division

PC 1873 Hawarth - Eastern Division

CO 12084 Brown - Eastern Division

PC 840 Watkins - Pennine Division

PC 2037 Corbett - Pennine Division

PC 2796 Noone - Pennine Division

PC 6197 Holding - Pennine Division

DC 6275 Chew - Pennine Division

PC 6308 Owen - Pennine Division

CO 11815 Bell - Pennine Division

PC 1349 Munroe - Western Division

PC 2682 Walmsley - Western Division

DC 6221 Walker - Western Division

PS 6335 Robinson - Southern Division

PC 6018 Seed - HQ

PC 6329 Jeffrey - HQ ASU

Contact: Lisa Bell Burnley Enquiry desk ext. 472134 - Transport is as discussed.

There are 8 cross-country fixtures between October and March. Each comprises 6 miles for men and 4 miles for women over undulating cross-country terrain. All fixtures start at 2pm.

Tuesday 9 October 2001 - Humberside

Tuesday 23 October 2001 - Cheshire

Tuesday 20 November 2001 - Cleveland

Wednesday 5 December 2001 - South Yorkshire

Tuesday 15 January 2002 - West Yorkshire

Tuesday 29 January 2002 - Merseyside

Tuesday 12 February 2002 - Lancashire - Witton Park - (Inter-Divisional Event)

Tuesday 26 February 2002 - GMP (Provisional date)

Contact: PC 785 Steve Broadbent, Lancaster, Northern Division. Ext 486675 (work) 

Merseyside - Thursday 7 March 2002

Selection for the these championships will be based on attendance at the Northern Police League fixtures

Sunday 14 April 2002

The Athletics Section have three guaranteed places for this event. Allocation of these places will be considered for those who have regularly attended the above league fixtures.

Humberside Police PAA Open

The above event took place at Stainforth & Keelby canal on Thursday 27th September 2001 with the following result: -

Team Result

1st Humberside Police

2nd West Yorks Police

3rd Lancashire Police

Individual Result

1st DC 1524 Brown Southern Division (Intelligence Unit)

The above event took place at the David Lloyd Centre in Glasgow on 18-19 September 2001 with the following result: -

Mens Singles

PS 1274 Gibson Eastern Division

beat D.Reed Metropolitan Police 6-4,4-6,7-5

Will members please note that the cancelled match at Ghyill Head Fishery on 2 July 2001 has now been re-booked at Stocks Reservoir on Friday 26 October 2001. Fishing will be from 10am-5pm.

Members wishing to attend please contact Dave Milburn at Clitheroe FPU ext 8784.

The above event will take place on Monday 24th September 2001 at Fairhaven Golf Club, St Anne’s. Any member interested in playing should contact PC 720 Murphy at Garstang.

1^st £1500 Insp S. Haworth Eastern Division (Communications)

2^nd £750 PC 999 Allen HQ (Motorway)

3^rd £350 PC 810 Briggs HQ (Surveillance Unit)

The above event will take place on Sunday 23 September 2001. Expressions of interest in this event were requested on weekly orders earlier this year.

The closing date for entry is Friday 10 August 2001. Confirmation of entry or definite expressions of interest is now required. Please contact PC Steve Broadbent at Lancaster as soon as possible on Ext 6675 or by e-mail.

The below fixtures have been played with the following results: -

13^th June Lancashire Constabulary 1 v Clitheroe 1

20^th June Garstang 3 v Lancashire Constabulary 3

4^th July Lancashire Constabulary 2 v Leyland Motors 3

11^th July Lion Springs 0 v Lancashire Constabulary 5

18^th July Lancashire Constabulary 0 v Longridge 1

25^th July Springers 1 v Lancashire Constabulary 2

The following fixtures have been arranged: -

04 Aug Burnley Belvedere - HOME - KO 3.00pm

07 Aug Milnthorpe Cor. - HOME - KO 6.45pm

11 Aug Fleetwood Hesk - HOME - KO 3.00pm

14 Aug Poulton Town - AWAY - KO 6.30pm

18 Aug Haslingden - AWAY - KO 3.00pm

21 Aug Turton - AWAY - KO 6.30pm

25 Aug Hesketh Bank - HOME - KO 3.00pm

01 Sep NO FIXTURE

Players will be notified of their selection individually. They are to report to DCI Peter Mason one hour prior to kick off at 'home' or to the designated meeting point for 'away' games.

Any enquiries to DS Martin #### on Ext 2360 or DCI Peter Mason on Ext 2978.

The above event took place at Lancaster on Wednesday 12 July 2000 with the following result:

Men’s Open

1^st PC 578 Hale Western Division

2^nd PC 2336 Giltrow-Shaw Pennine Division

3^rd PC 474 Riley Central Division

Women’s Open

1^st Ms J. Yates HQ

2^nd Ms S. Garlick HQ

3^rd Mrs L. French Eastern Division

Men’s Veteran’s 40+

1^st PC 1567 Unsworth Western Division

2^nd PS 2886 Tonge Southern Division

3^rd PC 931 Graham Pennine Division

Women's Veteran 40+

1^st Mrs S. Harrison HQ

2^nd Mrs M. Buckley HQ

3^rd Ms E. Brown HQ

Teams

Male Open – Inter-Divisional Shield

1^st Northern Division

PC 1509 Hesketh

PS D. Old

PC 161 Snalam

PC 785 Broadbent

2^nd Pennine Division

PC 2336 Giltrow-Shaw

PC 931 Graham

PS 682 Levens

PC 1789 Charnley

3^rd Central Division

PC 474 Riley

PS 698 Johnson

PC 2206 McVittie

Insp S. Hayes

Women’s Open Team

1^st HQ

Ms J. Yates

Ms S. Garlick

Ms S. McLane

2^nd Eastern Division

Mrs L. French

PC 1902 Barton

Ms S. Riley

Male Veteran 40+

1^st Northern Division

PC161 Snalam

PC 785 Broadbent

PC 5938 Corris

2^nd Southern Division

PS 2886 Tonge

DC 5864 Watkinson

DC 1612 McKortle

FOOTBALL

The Lancashire Constabulary football team will participate in the following pre-season friendly matches. All the fixtures will be played at Police HQ.

Sat 21 July 2001 - kick-off - 3pm

Wed 25 July 2001 - kick-off - 7pm

Sat 28 July 2001 - kick-off - 3pm

Tue 31 July 2001 - kick-off - 7.30pm

1^st £1500 PC 1987 Nixon Southern Division

2^nd £750 PC 1534 Hayhurst Pennine Division

3

Division One

Played 14th May 2001

British Police - 25 v West Yorkshire 'A' - 8

Winners - Lancashire Constabulary

PC 1127 Paul Wood (Pennine) 21-16

PS 276 Craig Illingworth (Eastern) 21-19

Alan Marsden (Retired) 21-20

Brian Appleton (Retired) 21-17

Scott Barret Trophy

Winner PC 2575 Mark Riley (Western)

County Pairs

PS 276 Craig Illingworth (Eastern)

PC 1127 Paul Wood (Pennine)

The Football Club currently manage two teams, the men's and the veteran men.

The men's team participate every Saturday in the West Lancashire Football League and in the PAA National Cup.

The veteran's team participate in the PAA National Veterans Cup, and are currently holders of this trophy. All home games are played at Hutton.

Both teams are interested in recruiting new players (Veterans must be over 35) for the 2001 -2002 season and for further information please contact Chief Inspector Peter Mason, ext 0365, DS Martin ####, ext 2360 or PC Dave Charlton, ext 6430.

2^nd May 2001 Lancashire Constabulary 2 v Fulwood Ladies 1

12^th May 2001 Lytham Ladies 4 v Lancashire Constabulary 1

The above championships took place at Bognor Regis on the weekend of 19 and 20 May 2001 with the following results: -

Alington Cup, Ladies Competition

1^st Royal Ulster Constabulary 2264.50 points

2^nd Lancashire 2252.50 points

3^rd Devon & Cornwall 2242.50 points

Police Baton men’s competition

1^st Devon & Cornwall 2866.00 points

2^nd Tayside 2774.50 points

3^rd Lancashire 2586.00 points

The teams consisted of the following officers: -

PC 2807 Griffin A Division

DS 6133 Howard E Division

PC 1115 Spouse E Division

PC 2836 Molloy E Division

PC 6198 Plummer F Division

DS 6052 Simister HQ

PC 643 Plummer HQ

PC 319 Pollard HQ

PC 1376 Brooks HQ

1^st PC 996 Daniel Whittaker Northern Division

2^nd PS 2532 Louise Darcy Pennine Division

3^rd Ms Natelie Rothwell Northern Division

The above event took place in Solihull on Wednesday 27 June 2001 with the following result: -

1^st Men's Triple Jump

2^nd Men's High Jump

3^rd Men's Long Jump

PC 3009 John Wiggans Central Division

3^rd Men's 5000 Metres

PC 578 Hale Western Division

The above event will take place on Wednesday 11 July 2001 starting at 7.15pm. The race starts and finishes at the Vale of Lune Rugby Club, Lancaster. The course is the same as in previous years.

Entry forms for this event will be sent automatically to those who have competed in the race in the past 2 years. Any other members of the force who require an entry form should contact PC Steve Broadbent at Lancaster - Ext 6675 (or by internal e-mail)

PAA Marathon - Manchester

The above event will take place in Manchester on Sunday 23 September 2001. The event in incorporated within the Manchester Marathon event.

Any members of the force interested in competing should contact PC Steve Broadbent at Lancaster - Ext 6675 (or by internal e-mail)

The 2nd County Medal will be held at Garstang Golf club on Tuesday 19th June, tee time from 2pm.

Any member of the force wishing to participate in this event should contact PC Peter Murphy at Garstang.

The above event will be held on Monday 18th June 2001 and will be hosted by Merseyside at a venue to be fixed. One day of sports leave will be allowed for this event.

Anyone interested in taking part in either the men's, women's or veterans events should contact PS 1274 Neil Gibson - Ext 3756.

The above event will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 27 June 2001. Members of the force are invited to compete in this event irrespective of standard. There is a wide range of track or field disciplines being contested.

The above event will take place on the Isle of Arran on Saturday19 may 2001. The event in incorporated within the annual Goat Fell Race and is apparently not effected by the current foot and mouth crisis.

Any member of the force interested in competing in either of these events should contact Pc Steve Broadbent, Coroners Office, Lancaster. 6675 (ext) 07974795466 (mobile) lancashire@policesport.co.uk (e-mail)

Crown Green Bowls National Police League Fixtures

Wed 13^th June Lancashire v West Yorkshire

Wed 27^th June Lancashire v South Yorkshire

Lancashire v Staffordshire

Wed 22^nd August Lancashire v Derbyshire

Lancashire v West Midlands

Road Race

67 miles in distance hosted by Leicestershire Constabulary at Countesthorpes on Saturday 11^th August 2001 at 2pm.

Time Trials

Hosted by Cleveland Constabulary

10-mile event on Friday 22^nd June in the evening.

25-mile event on Saturday 23^rd June in the afternoon.

Mountain Bike

Hosted by South Wales on Sunday 19^th August.

All events are open to Police Officers and Support Staff.

Retired Police Officers and Support Staff can compete for a separate award.

For further information and entry details for the above events contact Detective Inspector Marc ####, Skelmersdale Police Station on ext. 6003 or mobile 07887 736113.

An inaugural multi-sport event open to all current and retired world services personnel - army, navy, airforce, police, fire, ambulance, prison and customs - was held at Christchurch, New Zealand between 31st March and 8th April 2001.

Inspector Wayne Howard from Staff Development Team, Training Centre achieved the following results at these games: -

Indoor Rowing

Gold medal - 500 metre individual `senior` age category (45 to 54 years)

Gold medal - 1000 metre individual `senior` age category (45 to 54 years)

Gold medal - 2000 metre individual `senior` age category (45 to 54 years)

Gold medal - 1000 metre pairs `masters` age category (combined 70 to 89 years)

Gold medal - 2000 metre pairs

(Both pairs events partnered with a New Zealand prison officer - Rana Hiroti)

Athletics

Gold medal - 800 metre track `senior` age category (45 to 54 years)

The preliminary round, against Merseyside Police will be played before the end of April, date and venue to be confirmed.

The section is eager to recruit new members, from both police and support staff. If you are interested in playing cricket for the Constabulary, whatever standard you play at, then please contact either the Captain, PC Andy McNicholas at Padiham (x.8330), or the Secretary, Inspector Neil Gregson at Blackpool North (x. 4542).

The elimination round of the has taken place in Nottingham, with the following results: -

Alington Cup, Ladies Competition

1^st Lancashire

2^nd South Yorkshire

3^rd Merseyside

Police Baton men’s competition

1^st Lancashire

2^nd South Yorkshire

3^rd Nottinghamshire

PC 6198 Plummer won Ladies individual competition.

The teams consisted of the following officers: -

PC 2807 Griffin Western Division

DS 6133 Howard Eastern Division

PC 1115 Spouse Eastern Division

PC 1367 Walton Eastern Division

PC 2836 Molloy Eastern Division

PC 6198 Plummer Pennine Division

DS 6052 Simister HQ

PC 643 Plummer HQ

PC 319 Pollard HQ

PC 1376 Brooks HQ

Both teams qualified for the National finals to be held at Bognor Regis on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May 2001. The above named will travel to West Sussex on Friday 18 May returning to Lancashire after the competition on Sunday evening.

Twin Lakes Trout Fishery

Will all members please note that the first match of the season will be held at Twin Lakes Trout Fishery, Preston, (Croston) on Friday 30th March 2001. The event will start at 10am and will finish at 4pm. Any members who require further details please contact DC1100 Dave Milburn on Ex 8783.

1^st £1500 PC1857 Broughton Eastern Division (Blackburn)

2^nd £750 PC 2514 Bain Northern Division (Lancaster)

3^rd £350 PC 2689 McGowen Northern Division (Morecambe)

A season of eight cross-country fixtures took place from October through to March. These were supported by members of the force competing against seven northern police forces with the following results: -

3^rd Women's Open

PC 1902 Barton Eastern Division (Communications)

6^th Veteran 40+

PC 785 Broadbent Northern Division (Coroner's Office)

The above league starts in May. Play takes place each Thursday evening at 7pm either home at Hutton Hall or away. The Squash Section are looking for new players, irrespective of standard. Coaching will be given.

Anyone interested should contact DC 5864 Watkinson, Penwortham CID, Southern Division. Ext 5641.

The Annual General Meeting of the County Club took place on Tuesday 27 February 2001. Four nominations for the above award were received: -

Mrs S. Harrison - HQ Professional Standards

Main sport: Volleyball

Mrs Liz Ransom - Western Division

Main sport: Table Tennis

Inspector Wayne Howard - HQ Human Resources

Main sport: Indoor Rowing

Pc Mark Woolston - Southern Division

Main sport: Football

All four nominations were of a very high standard but the Club Management Committee voted Inspector Wayne Howard as the worthy recipient of the 2000 award.

The Chief Constable will make a formal presentation in April.

1^st £1500 PC 2054 Hitchen Pennine Division (Colne)

2^nd £750 PS 530 Easton Pennine Division (Colne)

3^rd £350 PC 839 Robinson Southern Division (Leyland)

The above event took place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Tuesday 13 February 2001 with the following results: -

Male Open

1^st PC 578 Hale Western Division

2^nd PC 1567 Unsworth Western Division

3^rd PC 1161 Bower Eastern Division

Male Veteran 40+

1^st PC 931 Graham Pennine Division

2^nd PC 785 Broadbent Northern Division

3^rd PS 428 Cambell Western Division

Women's Open

1^st PC 2796 Noone Pennine Division

2^nd PC 2172 Noonan Pennine Division

3^rd PC 1902 Barton Eastern Division

Women's Veteran 35+

1^st PC 6296 Rushton Central Division

2^nd Ms C. McGuinness HQ

3^rd Mrs S. Harrison HQ

Teams

Male Open

1^st Western Division

PC 578 Hale

PC 1567 Unsworth

PS 428 Campbell

PC 1448 Parsons

2^nd Northern Division

PC 785 Broadbent

PC 5938 Corris

PC 520 Shepherd

Mr A. Gourley

3^rd HQ

PC 1067 Newton

Mr G. Fox

Mr G. Slater

Mr G. Flanaghan

Men's Veteran Team

1^st Northern Division

PC 785 Broadbent

PC 5938 Corris

Mr A. Gourley

The above event will be held at Swinton Park Golf Club, Manchester on Wednesday 16th May 2001.

Places are limited. Max handicap is 18.

National PAA Championships

The above event will be held at Trevose Golf and Country Club, Devon and Cornwall on Monday 11th June to Friday 15th June 2001.

The cut-off for entry to this competition is usually around the 5 (five) handicap mark.

For details and an entry form for either of the above events contact PC Murphy on either Ext 7833 at Garstang.

The above event will take place at Witton Park, Blackburn on Tuesday 13 February 2001 starting at 2pm.

The fixtures involve a cross-country course of between four and six miles. Any standard of runner may compete in this event.

Any member of the force interested in competing should contact their respective Divisional athletics representative: -

PC 578 Hale Western Division (Blackpool)

PC 785 Broadbent Northern Division (Lancaster)

PC 474 Riley Central Division (Preston)

PC 5864 Watkinson Southern Division (Penwortham)

PC 445 Graham Eastern Division (Blackburn)

PC 931 Graham Pennine Division (Rawtenstall)

PC Newton HQ (Training)

Mrs M. Buckley HQ Corporate Development

Mr G. Slater HQ (Finance)

A presentation and meal will be held at the Houghton Arms following this event. Olympic semi-finalist Helen Pattinson will present prizes for individual and teams places.

General enquiries: - Pc Darren Hale, Blackpool, Western Division. (Ext 4105) - or via internal e-mail or Pc Steven Broadbent, Coroner's Office, Lancaster, Northern Division. (Ext 6675) - or via internal e-mail.

The above event will take place at Hutton Hall on Thursday 8 March 2001 commencing at 1pm.

The following events will be contested: -

Men's singles, doubles and veterans

Ladies singles, doubles and veterans

Mixed doubles and veteran mixed doubles

Veteran men should be 40+ and women 35+ on 1 January 2001.

Successful players will qualify for the PAA nationals to be hosted by the Royal Ulster Constabulary between 20 and 23 April 2001.

Cost per entry will be £4 singles and £2 doubles. Closing date of entry to this eliminator will be 1 March 2001.

Contact: Pc Neil Braithwaite, Fleetwood Police Station, North Church Street, Fleetwood. Ext 01253 60(4434) Fax 01253 60(4433).

Nominations are invited for the above award that has been presented annually since 1964.

It is intended to recognise a member of the force, police or support staff who has achieved a particular outstanding sporting performance or performances. It also includes anyone who has given a high degree of dedication, time and commitment to his or her sport. In either case the performance may be during the previous 12 months or over a number of years.

A report giving full details of the nomination should be forwarded to the club secretary, Pc Steven Broadbent, Lancaster Police Station, Northern Division. Details should be received no later than Friday 9 February 2001. An announcement will be made at the club AGM on 27 February 2001.

Annual General Meeting

The Sports & Social Club AGM will take place in the Connolly Room, Police Headquarters main building, Hutton on Tuesday 27 February 2001 at 2.30pm. Any member of the club may attend this meeting. A representative from each of the 25 sports sections and divisional secretaries are asked to attend.

Any items for the agenda should be forwarded to the club secretary, Pc Steven Broadbent, Lancaster Police Station, Northern Division. (or via e-mail)

The 2001 diaries have been circulated to all post rooms throughout the force. There is still some diaries available. Any members who have not yet received a copy should contact the secretary, PC Steven Broadbent, Lancaster, Northern Division. Ext.6675. Leave details on answer phone or internal e-mail and copies will be despatched to you.

The 2001 diaries have been circulated to all post rooms throughout the force. There is still a plentiful supply of diaries available. Any members who have not yet received a copy should contact the secretary, PC Steven Broadbent, Lancaster, Northern Division. Ext.6675. Leave details on answer phone or internal e-mail and copies will be despatched to you.

1^st £1500 PC 1006 Sandham Western Division (Support Unit)

2^nd £750 DC 271 Massheder HQ (Stolen Vehicles)

3^rd £350 PC 2432 Thomas Pennine Division (Burnley)