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ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The next fixture will take place on Wednesday 9 January 2008 from Leeds Stadium, West Yorkshire.

Lancashire Pick-up’s:-

Carnforth: 10.00 am

Lancaster Junc 34: 10.15 am

Lancaster University: 10.30 am

Lancaster Junc 33: 11.00 am

Broughton: 11.15 am

Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

As always, these cross-country races are 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 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.

Further fixture dates are listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:-

Fixture 6 - 23/1/2008 - Humberside

Hull Ionions - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 20/2/2008 - Lancashire

Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 06/3/2008 - Cleveland

Osmotherley - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

PSUK Nationals – 06/2/2008 – Pontypool, Gwent

For more information and latest results of the Northern Police Cross Country League go to: www.npccl.co.uk

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by email.

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LOTTERY

Winners

August Draw

1^st £1500

‘G’ Division member

2^nd£1000

PC 6007 Alison Plummer – Central Division

3^rd £500

Ms 11093 Jane Hollowell – ICT - HQ

4^th £500

PC 1309 Stephen Anderton – HQ Dog Training

5^th £150

PS 1694 Eamonn Miller – Blackpool – Western Division

ATHLETICS & CROSS COUNTRY

Fixture

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2007/2008 season starts on Wednesday 10 October 2007 with the first fixture taking place in Penrith, Cumbria.

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 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.

The fixture dates are listed below. Venues shown are provisional - will be confirmed nearer the time:-

Fixture 1 - 10/10/2007 – Lowther Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 2 - 24/10/2007 - GMP

Hough End - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 3 - 15/11/2007 - Cheshire

Wilmslow Rugby Club - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.30 am

Fixture 4 - 05/12/2007 – South Yorkshire + North v Midlands

Mexborough - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 5 - 09/1/2008 - West Yorkshire

Leeds Stadium - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 11.00 am

Fixture 6 - 23/1/2008 - Humberside

Hull Ionions - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

Fixture 7 - 20/2/2008 - Lancashire

Inter-Divisional event - Make own travel arrangements

Fixture 8 - 06/3/2008 - Cleveland

Osmotherley - Lancashire Pick-up at Bamber Bridge at 10.30 am

PSUK Nationals – 06/2/2008 – Pontypool, Gwent

Contact: PC 785 Steven Broadbent at Carnforth by email.

BADMINTON

Result

British Police Badminton Championships

On Saturday 6 October 2007 the British Police badminton team played against England Under 19's at Luton with the following results:-

Men’s Doubles – Winners

PC 3448 Gibson

PC 1259 Hope

Mixed Doubles - Winners

PC 3448 Gibson

(Played with a female officer from Derbyshire Constabulary)

Despite the Lancashire officers winning all their games, the British Police team narrowly lost 6 - 5 overall.

FOOTBALL

Fixture

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

The above fixture will take place on Wednesday 24 October at Witton Albion F.C. Kick-off at 2pm.

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':-

PC 1218 Matt Harmer - Northern Division

PC 3282 Stuart Peall – Northern Division

PC 1270 Mark Woolston - Southern Division

DI 2090 Gary Brooks – Southern Division

PS 1476 Olly Jemson - Central Division

DS 2104 Ian Dawson – Central Division

DS 2560 Greg Bashall – Central Division

PC 928 John Pointer - Central Division

PS 2694 Scott Waddington - Eastern Division

PC 2820 Paul Catterall – Eastern Division

PC 2213 Kyle Hazelaar – Southern Division

PC 3357 Andrew Simpson – Southern Division

PC 3583 Michael Mason – Southern Division

PC 4018 Andy Woodward – Southern Division

Mr 12191 Matthew Wright – Southern Division

PCSO 7775 Matthew Shorrock – Eastern Division

PC 2348 Tony Gaiger – Pennine Division.

PC 3060 Carl McCoy – Pennine Division

PC 3318 Ryan Waddington – Pennine Division

PC 3280 Danny O’Reilly – Pennine Division

PC 3507 Chris Scott – Pennine Division

PC 3752 Jon Bradley – ‘G’ Division

PC 2273 Adam Pearson – ‘H’ Division

Mr 11145 Alan Martin – VMU HQ

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

All players and officials should report to DI Martin Kane at 11am on the day at the Skid Pan, Police Headquarters. All Squad members are required to wear collar and club tie following the fixture.

NETBALL

Fixture

Merseyside Constabulary V Lancashire Constabulary Netball ‘A’ Team

The above fixture will take place in Merseyside on Tuesday 16th October 2007. Four hours Special Leave will be granted to those officers not on Rest Day, subject to the final approval of their Divisional/Department manager.

The following officers have been selected to represent Lancashire at this fixture:-

DC 2682 Connaughton - Western Division

PC 3521 Bingham - Western Division

PC 3058 Yates – Southern Division

PCSO 7444 Hewitt – Central Division

Ms 12084 Brown – Eastern Division

PC 958 Burns - Eastern Division

PC 2037 Corbett – Pennine Division

PC 6018 Ashton – ‘G’ Division

DC 6221 Walker – ‘G’ Division

The team are asked to meet at HQ at 5.30pm.

ROWING

Fixture

British Indoor Rowing Championships

This event takes place at Birmingham at the National Indoor Arena on Sunday 18 November 2007. All races are in age group categories. Information for the event and the relevant age groups can be found on www.concept2.co.uk

Anyone else wishing to compete representing Lancashire Constabulary should contact Indoor Rowing Secretary DC Sue Palmer on internal ext 496947 or 0788 782 8822 or PC 3066 Andy Green – Eastern Division

Entries online close on 29th October 2007.

The next main event in the UK will be the English Indoor at Manchester Velodrome on 27/01/2008. Anyone interested in training tips or entries can contact DC Sue Palmer.

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Fixture

Police Sport UK Skiing and Snowboarding Championships

The above event will take place in Hinterglemm, Austria between Saturday 26 January 2008 and Saturday 2 February 2008. Competitions are held during the week and these include:

Grand Slalom
Slalom
Nordic Cross Country
Snow Boarder
Snow Boarder Slalom

Some funding will be provided by the Club toward the overall trip expenses and entry fees.

Any member of the Club interested in competing should contact PC Steven Broadbent by email.

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ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixtures

Northern Police Cross Country League

The 2007/2008 cross country season will start in October with the below fixtures arranged.

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 all starting at 2 pm.

Fixture 1 - 10/10/2007 - Cumbria - Lowther Park

Fixture 2 - 24/10/2007 - Cleveland - New venue to be confirmed

Fixture 3 - 14/11/2007 - Cheshire - Wilmslow Rugby Club

Fixture 4 - 05/12/2007 - South Yorkshire

Fixture 5 - 09/01/2008 - West Yorkshire - Leeds Stadium

Fixture 6 - 23/01/2008 - Humberside - Hull Ionians

Fixture 7 - 20/02/2008 - Lancashire - New venue to be confirmed

Fixture 8 - 05/03/2008 - GMP - Hough End Centre

Police Sport UK Nationals – 06/02/2008 - Gwent

Transport will be arranged from Bamber Bridge Police Station at a time to be circulated by email prior to each fixture.

For more information go to: www.npccl.co.uk

FOOTBALL

Information

Lancashire Constabulary ‘Summer 7 a Side’ end of season match and presentation night

The above function will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 October 2007 in the HQ Bar Hutton. As usual there will be a free buffet provided, and free to enter raffle for all teams, with some excellent prizes on offer. All team captains are encouraged to bring as many registered players as possible to support the event.

The two finals will be played earlier that evening, and all the seasons prizes will be awarded during the evening.

Contact: Inspector Michael Laraway by email

Fixture

Veteran’s National Cup – Lancashire v GMP

The above fixture will take place at HQ, on Thursday 27 September 2007. Kick Off 2pm.

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

PC 1496 John Butler – Western Division

PC 2723 James Ross - Western Division

PC 1290 Derek Scott – Pennine Division

PC 3732 Dave Wilkinson – Southern Division

DC 2759 Andy Cooper – G Division

DS 1186 Dave Rimmer – G Division

DC 1829 Mark Turley – G Division

PC 1467 Brian Price – G Division

DC 726 Steve Benn – Central Division

PC 1270 Mark Woolston – Southern Division

DS 2248 Peter Mallett – G Division

DCI 1713 Andy Murphy – Southern Division

PC 3122 Rob Donaldson – Central Division

DC 231 Shaun Juriansz – Pennine Division

DC 2820 Paul Catterall – G Division

DI 1971 Steve Anderton – Northern Division

DS 1660 Richard McCutcheon – Central Division

PS 1791 Paul Goodall – Eastern Division

PS 2104 Ian Dawson – Central Division

PS 603 Graham Houston – Central Division

DI 2090 Gary Brooks – Southern Division

PC 554 Paul Harrison – Southern Division

PS 790 Vincent DeCurtis – Pennine Division

PC 928 Jon Pointer – Central Division

PS 2648 John Roy – Southern Division

PC 2788 Darren Bremner – Western Division

PS 2808 Tony Bradley – Western Division

PC 871 Paul Smart – Western Division

Police Staff 11145 Alan Martin - HQ VMU

A team will be selected from the above personnel subject to availability to play.

4 hours County Sport will be granted for those not on Rest Day, subject to final approval from respective Divisional / Departmental Commanders.

All players and officials should report to Changing Rooms no later than 1.15pm.

Contact: Police Staff 11145 Alan Martin - HQ VMU by email.

GOLF

Result

British Team Golf Championships

On Thursday 3 October 2007 Lancashire Constabulary competed in the finals of the British Team Golf Championships in Edinburgh after beating Warwickshire, Cheshire and Norfolk in previous rounds.

In the semi final they beat West Yorkshire 3 - 2. In the final they beat Gloucester 3 1/2 - 1 1/2.

Winners: Lancashire Constabulary

The team was:

PC 3185 Chris Walsh - Western Division

PS 1802 Gary Haley – Northern Division

DCI 56 Martin Kay – Southern Division

DI 2090 Gary Brooks – Southern Division

PC 1374 Phil Waring – ‘H’ Division

PS 1104 David Wilkins – ‘H’ Division

DC 1652 Gary Bolton – ‘G’ Division

CI 1394 Kevin Boyce - Seconded NPIA

Mr Dave Butler - Retired PS

Mr Peter Murphy – Retired PC

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SPORT & SOCIAL

Event

'The Force Has Got Talent'

The 'County' Sports & Social Club are organising a brand new live competition for all members of the Club to participate. In the next few months individuals or groups will be invited to audition for 'The Force Has Got Talent' grand final contest that will be held in the Ellis theatre at Hutton Hall in February 2008. The idea is based on the recent TV series 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Around 20 acts will be chosen to perform in from of a live audience. Voting will be carried out by a celebrity panel as well as the live audience. The eventual winners and runner's up will receive special top prizes.

So have you or do you know someone at your police station who has got talent? It could be vocal, musical, dancing, acrobatic, stand-up comedy. You may have a talented pet or a completely bizarre party piece that may steal the show!

Individual Acts

Only full members of the Sports and Social Club are eligible to enter as individuals.

Group Acts

If the act includes more than one person then at least 50% of the group may comprise full or honorary members - but the group must always include one 'full' member. The remaining 50% of the group could thus include non-police members.

NB. Honorary members: Spouse, partner, children, retired members - for the purposes of the show honorary members can include pets.

Auditions will take place at Hutton Hall during October and November - Selected acts will go forward to the grand final in February 2008.

The final will take place in the Ellis Theatre at Hutton Hall where we have stage facilities and seating for an audience of around 150. It is hoped to have three VIP/Celebrity judges on a voting panel. A buffet meal and licensed bar is also planned during the evening of entertainment.

Contact: PC Steven Broadbent by email.

Further information regarding the event can also be found on the club website at: www.policesport.net

SAILING

Result

Cheshire Police Open Dinghy Regatta

The above event took place on Monday 3 September 2007 at Winsford Flash, Cheshire. There were eight boats competing, over three races.

3^rd place overall

Mr Andy Cuddon (retired) – Western Division

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ATHLETICS AND RUNNING

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will be hosted by Essex Police in Colchester on Wednesday 12 September 2007. The following members of the Constabulary have been selected to represent the force. One day of sports leave will be granted to those not already on rest day and subject to the exigencies of the service and final approval of their line manager:-

PC 785 Broadbent – Northern Division

Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

PC 3059 Bledge – Central Division

PC 6166 Ann Fingleton – Eastern Division

Mr 10142 Banfield – Eastern Division

PCSO 7822 Nelson – Western Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2602 Ashworth – Pennine Division

DC 1030 Cooper – ‘G’ Division

DC 1467 Brian Price – ‘G’ Division

Ms 10839 Harrison – ‘G’ Division

Mr 10611 Murray - HQ

Contact: PC 785 Broadbent by email.

NETBALL

Fixture

PSUK Weekend Netball Tournament

The above tournament will be hosted by Northumbria Constabulary in Newcastle between Friday 7 September and Sunday the 9 September 2007.

The following members of the Constabulary have been selected to represent the force. One day of sports leave will be granted to those not already on rest day and subject to the exigencies of the service and final approval of their line manager:-

DC 2682 Connaughton – Western Division

DC 1349 Wilson – Western Division

PC 3521 Roberts – Western Division

PC 2835 Darwen – Western Division

DC 366 Walmsley - Northern Division

PC 3369 Wallbank - Northern Division

PC 3058 Yates – Southern Division

DC 6344 Horton – Southern Division

PS 6335 Robinson – Southern Division

PC 1103 Robinson – Southern Division

PSCO 7444 Hewitt - Central Division

PC 958 Tyrer - Eastern Division

PC 3453 Stokes - Eastern Division

Ms 12084 Brown - Eastern Division

PC 3453 Stokes - Eastern Division

PC 364 Moodie - Eastern Division

PC 2037 Corbett - Pennine Division

Ms 13154 Fowden - ‘G’ Division

Players are asked to meet at HQ at 1200hrs on Friday the 7 September in order to travel to Newcastle.

If any players have any queries in relation to this tournament, please contact DC Lisa Walker on 407072

SEA ANGLING

Fixture

Police Sport UK Sea Angling Shore Championships

Police Sport UK National Shore Angling Championships will be held in at Blyth, Northumberland 31 October - 1 November 2007.

Would any anglers interested in being considered for team selection please contact DC Dave Stainton by e-mail. Closing date 31 August 2007.

VOLLEYBALL

Fixture

Police Sport UK National Championships

The above tournament will be hosted by Strathclyde Police in Glasgow between Friday 7 September and Sunday the 9 September 2007.

Ladies

DC 6086 Michelle Barras - ‘G’ Division

DC 6339 Louise Watson - ‘G’ Division

DC 6018 Jayne Ashton - ‘G’ Division

PS 6201 Julie Peter - Eastern Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison - ‘G’ Division

Ms 10080 Liene Nowell - Southern Division

Ms 11987 Lynne Shorrock - Southern Division

Men’s

PC 3018 Mohammad Amirkhani - Western Division

PC 1041 Jamie Lillystone - Eastern Division

PC 2298 Anthony Jenkins - Central Division

PC 932 Jason Moore - Central Division

PC 3471 Paul Whitehead - ‘G’ Division

PC 2079 Dave Bentley - ‘H’ Division

PS 1043 Michael Walkden - ‘H’ Division

PC 2283 Jonathan Molloy -‘H’ Division

PC 3850 Andrew Thornhill - HQ

Contact: DC 6086 Michelle Barras by email.

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CLUB LOTTERY

June Draw

1^st £1500

PC 1552 Michael Raw – RPU – Colne – Pennine Division

2^nd £1000

PC 83 Stuart Rutlidge – Assistant Staff Officer – HQ Hutton

3^rd £500

DC 339 Ian Sheridan – Nelson – Pennine Division

4^th £500

Mr 10231 Jim Kilby - Communications – Preston – Central Division

5^th £150

PC 908 Andrew Stackhouse – Ports Unit – Northern Division

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ATHLETICS

Fixture

Inter-Divisional 10K Road Race

The above event took place at Lancaster on Wednesday 11 July 2007 with the following results:-

Male Open

1^st Supt Stuart Williams - HQ

2^nd PC 2911 Ian Pudge - Pennine Division

3^rd Insp 1202 Dave Old - Western Division

Female Open - Margaret Corris Shield

1^st PC 160 Sue Moore - Eastern Division

2^nd Miss 11943 Anna Willetts - Northern Division

3^rd Ms 7451 Stephanie Malone - Pennine Division

Male Veteran 40+

1^st PC 2695 Derek Lodge

2^nd PCSO Dennis Nelson - Western Division

3^rd DC 1465 Simon Scott – Eastern Division

Female Veteran 35+

1^st DC 6219 Adele Brookbanks - Northern Division

2^nd Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

3^rd PC 6166 Ann Fingleton - Eastern Division

Male Open Team

1^st Pennine Division - Inter-Divisional Shield

PC 2911 Ian Pudge - Pennine Division

Insp 1045 Dave Croll

DC 2730 James North

PC 1504 Adrian Crorken

2^nd Northern Division

PC 161 Derek Snalam

PC 887 Steven Jenkinson

PC 3840 Richard Tredennick

DC 318 Neil Smith

3^rd Eastern Division

DC 1465 Simon Scott

PS 4017Graham Brownsmith

Insp 953 Chris Hayhurst

PCSO 7287 Stephen Bond

Female Open Team

1^st Northern Division

DC 6219 Adele Brookbanks - Northern Division

Miss 11943 Anna Willetts - Northern Division

Ms 10682 Jools Ready - Northern Division

Male Veteran Team 40+

1^st Pennine Division

Insp 1045 Dave Croll

PC 931 Rod Graham

Mr Phil Levens (Retired)

Female Veteran Team 35+

1^st Eastern Division

PC 160 Sue Moore

PC 6166 Ann Fingleton

Ms 11873 Christine Holdsworth

Fixture

Police Sport UK 10 Mile Road Race

The above event will take place in Essex on Wednesday 12 September 2007. Any member of the Club interested in competing in this event should contact PC Steve Broadbent by email.

SAILING

Fixture

Sussex Police Dinghy Open

The above event will take place at Bexhill Sailing Club on Wednesday 15 August 2007 starting at 10.30 am. Anyone interested in competing in this event or any other future sailing events should contact Insp Dave Old by email.

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ATHLETICS

Fixture

Police Sport UK Track and Field Championships

The above event hosted by the force will take place at Stanley Park Stadium, Blackpool on Wednesday 18 July 2007. The following members of the force have been selected to participate in this event. One day of special leave will be granted subject to the exigencies of the service and divisional/departmental commander approval:-

Athletics

Insp 1202 Dave Old – Western Division

Ms 12323 Kath Armstrong – Western Division

PC 1573 David Wilkinson – Western Division

PC 2551 Beckie Herbert – Western Division

PC 3009 John Wiggans – Central Division

PCSO 7317 Steven Moon – Central Division

PS 705 John Fawcett – Northern Division

Mrs Rosie Chester – Northern Division

Mr Derek Quinn – Northern Division

PC 785 Steven Broadbent – Northern Division

Ms Jools Ready – Northern Division

PC 2695 Derek Lodge – Southern Division

PC 3004 Emma Moon – Eastern Division

PC 3275 Carole Lushman – Eastern Division

PC 931 Rod Graham – Pennine Division

PC 2911 Ian Pudge – Pennine Division

Ms 10839 Susan Harrison – HQ

Ms 12345 Julie Yates – HQ

Mr 10611 Bill Murray – HQ

Tug of War

Insp 380 Neil Wilkinson - Pennine Division