INFORMATION

2006 Club Pocket Diaries

The club diaries will be distributed around the force on Wednesday 21 December 2005. Divisional allocations will be sent to post rooms around the force.

This year the number of copies printed has been limited so the dairies are only available to Club members.

Christmas Competitions

The Club hare hosting two competitions over the Christmas and New Year period.

Win 10 club lottery chances for a year – 120 free draws
Win a one year Club Subscription – competition open to non-club members

To enter, click or paste the following link in your browser to find the competition entry in our Club Website: Competition Page

SWIMMING

Fixture

The PSUK National Swimming Championships

The above event will take place in Cardiff over the weekend of 8 and 9 April 2006. All police officers, police staff and retired individuals, who are members of the sports and social are available for consideration to represent the Lancashire Constabulary.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for the championships should contact Inspector Karen Simister at Preston police station, via email or on extension 209022.

ACPO National Lifesaving Championships

The above event is due to take place in London during the weekend of 2 - 4 June 2006. Any Police Officer and Special Constable can be considered for selection to represent the Lancashire Constabulary.

Unfortunately police staff and retired officers are not eligible to enter. This is being reviewed and progress is being made. However, Special Constables are now eligible to enter as from this year.

Therefore, any Police Officer or member of the Special Constabulary who wishes to be considered for the Lancashire Constabulary team, to contact Inspector Karen Simister via email or on extension 209022.

FOOTBALL

Result

PSUK Veterans’ Cup

The next fixture in this competition will be against Northumbria, in Newcastle on the afternoon of Thursday 15 December 2005. The following members of the constabulary have been selected to participate in this fixture and will be granted one day of sports leave if not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective departmental commander/departmental manager:-

Those named above are asked to report to Supt. Marren at 1000 hrs on 15 December 2005 at force headquarters.

INDOOR ROWING

The above event was held at Birmingham on 20th November 2005 with the following result.

Any one interested in entering and representing the Club should contact Sue Palmer, CRT Lancaster. Ext 496771

The above event was hosted by Strathclyde Police and held at the Palace of Art, Glasgow. Results as follows:-

For information on all the activities of the Lancashire Constabulary Sports & Social Club go to: -

The next fixture will be hosted by South Yorkshire Police in Sheffield on Wednesday 7 December 2005 starting at 2 pm.

PSUK Ladies Hockey Round 2 Fixture - Lancashire Constabulary v Lothian & Borders Police (Rearranged)

The above rearranged event will take place at Lancashire FA Astro Pitch, Leyland on Tuesday 29 November 2005 starting at 3 pm.

The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event, one days Special Leave will be granted to those not on rest day subject to the exigencies of the service and the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental Commanders: -

Players to meet at Leyland for 2 pm, please contact Helen Knaggs regarding your availability as soon as possible via e-mail or 07971 004802.

SPORT & SOCIAL LOTTERY

October Draw – Drawn 15/11/2005

Drawmaster – Mr Lawrence Grubic – Community Volunteer, Northern Division

Lancashire Constabulary has been recently chosen to host the 2006 PSUK Regional Ladies Basketball Tournament. This has been provisionally been arranged for the weekend of 4 & 5 February 2006.

Training for the tournament has been arranged for Monday 28 November and Monday 12 December at the sports hall at training school. It should then continue every other Monday until the tournament.

Any female who is a member of the Club can play in the team. Whether you have played before or not you are more than welcome to come and give it a go.

INFORMATION

For information on all the activities of the Lancashire Constabulary Sports & Social Club go to: -

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The next fixture will be hosted by Cheshire Constabulary in Wilmslow on Wednesday 16 November 2005 starting at 2 pm.

PSUK National Cross Country – Cornwall – 22/3/06

PSUK Ladies Hockey Round 2 Fixture - Lancashire Constabulary v Lothian & Borders Police

The above event will take place at Lancashire FA Astro Pitch, Leyland on Wednesday 16 November 2005 starting at 4 pm.

Players to meet at Leyland for 3pm, please contact Helen Knaggs regarding your availability as soon as possible via e-mail or 07971 004802.

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

As always, these eight cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'.

The next fixture will be hosted by Cleveland Constabulary in Osmotherley, North Yorkshire on Wednesday 2 November 2005 starting at 2 pm.

The above details and on-going results are on our Club website internal or externally on www.policesport.net

Information

The summer seven a side league has been running for many years and provided an opportunity for many Police officers and Police staff to enjoy " social football ". Much of the event organisation has been done by Mr David Williams, who oversees the fixtures and results. Sadly he will be unable to assist next season and we need a volunteer to take his position.

Any member of the force interested in volunteering for this position or wishes to know more please contact Insp Mick Laraway (chairman) ext 353644 or by e-mail.

The end of season social function will be held at HQ Bar on Thursday 8th December at 7.30pm. It will be the normal format with free refreshments, and raffle with substantial prizes. All registered teams are welcome. There will be a partial refund of subs to those teams who attend, exact amount to be determined.

The above event has been arranged for Thursday 27 October 2005, it is an away fixture v North Wales Police being played at 2 pm in Wrexham. The following members of the Force have been selected to participate in this event, one days Special Leave will be granted to those not on Rest Day subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental Commanders: -

All players to meet at HQ Hutton 10 am. Please let Helen Knaggs know as soon as regarding availability via e-mail or mobile 07971 004802.

SEA ANGLING

The above event will take place in Portsmouth on 16/17 November 2005. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of sports leave will be granted subject to the final approval of their respective divisional/departmental commanders: -

PSUK Netball Championships – Interim Elimination Rounds

The above event took place in Northern Ireland on Friday the 7th October 2005 with the following result: -

Result

PSUK Netball Championships – Interim Elimination Rounds

The above event took place in Northumbria on Tuesday the 18th October 2005 with the following result: -

The above event took place in Cardiff on Sunday 9 October 2005 with the following result:-

The above fixture will take place on Thursday 20th October 2005 in Humberside - kick off 1400hrs.

The following members of the Constabulary have been selected to participate in this fixture and one of Sports Leave will be granted to those officers not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective departmental manager: -

Officers mentioned are asked to report to Supt. Marren at Headquarters at 1000hrs on the date of the fixture.

PSUK Netball Championships - Lancashire Constabulary Netball ‘B’ Team v Northumbria Constabulary

The above fixture will take place in Northumbria on Tuesday the 18 October 2005. The following officers have been selected to represent Lancashire at this fixture. One days sports leave will be granted to those officers not on Rest Day, subject to the final approval of their Divisional/Department manager: -

Confirmation of travel arrangements will be notified to all players in due course, but at this time players are asked to meet at HQ at 10.00 am on the morning of the game.

Police Sport UK Football – Round 2 – Lancashire Constabulary v Northumbria Police

The above fixture will take place on Thursday 27 October 2005 at Police HQ, Hutton. Kick-off at 2.00pm.

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

One day of special leave will be granted for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'. The additional day will be from the Officers annual leave: -

A squad will be picked from the above personnel subject to their availability to play.

All players and officials should report to DS Martin #### at 10 am on the day at the Changing Room , Police Headquarters. All Squad members are required to wear collar and club tie following the fixture.

Northern Police Cross Country League 2005/2006 Season

The season commences with the first fixture, hosted by Cumbria Police, starting at 2 pm on 19 October 2005.

As always, these cross-country races are always competitive but at the same time enjoyable and provide the basis of ideal winter training.

They comprise six miles for men and four miles for women starting at 2 pm. In most cases we will meet at Bamber Bridge Police Station where minibus transport/cars will proceed to the venue.

Four hours 'county sport' is approved for those not on rest day, subject to the final approval of their respective Divisional/Departmental commanders'.

Contact PC Steven Broadbent by e-mail to arrange pick-up at Bamber Bridge, Lancaster or East Lancs.