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Introduction
The United Kingdom Branch, originally called the Home Branch,
of the British South Africa Police Regimental Association
is the oldest Branch existing. Some suggest its formation
in 1923.
The Branch has an established Trust Fund known as 'BSAP Trust'**
which has been set up to assist members of the Branch and
their dependants in relation to any matters which might relate
to their welfare and benevolence. Any enquiries or requests
for assistance should be referred to the Branch Hon. Secretary
who shall forward requests for the consideration of the Trustees.
Requests for assistance from the Trust may only be processed
from United Kingdom Branch members.
Office Bearers
- Chairman: Peter Phillips
(6905) - Tel:01442 244919
- Deputy Chairman & Trustee:
Alan Toms (7391) - Tel:01386 831541
- Hon. Secretary: Barry
Henson (5662) - Tel:01572 770331
- Assistant Secretary:
Bertie Cubitt (7359) - Tel:01206 822814
- Treasurer: Mrs Lin
Robertson - Tel:
- Almoner: Ted Ayers-Hunt
(6479) - Tel:0117 9380688
- Committee Members:
- Jim Hazlett (6630) - Tel:02476
343176
- Hywel Parry-Jones (6609) - Tel:01832
7326678
- Editor Outpost: Mike
Abbotts (5975) - Tel: 01932 349373; 07931 388821
(m)
- South West Regional
Representative: Dave Kennedy (5956) - Tel:01726 851258
- North West Regional
Representative: (4933) - Tel:0151 6051333
- Trustees:**
- Patron: General the Lord Walker GCB; CMG; CBE
- Alan Toms (7391) - Tel:01743 360827
- Tony Granger (9086) - Tel:01743 360827
- Fred Punter (4853) - Tel:01767 223393
** The BSAP Trust was established in May
1987 as a registered United Kingdom Charity having as its
objectives 'to provide assistance and support to members of
the United Kingdom Branch of the British South Africa Police
Regimental Association and their dependants who are distressed
by sickness or poverty'. By law, the Trust may only service the needs of members of the United Kingdom Branch.
Would you like to join the United Kingdom Branch of
the Regimental Association?
Please complete this application
form and post this to the Hon. Secretary.
Functions
Date |
Function |
Venue |
First Tuesday |
Monthly Gathering |
Victory Service Club, Seymour Street, London |
Second Sunday March, June, September
and December |
Luncheon Gathering |
The Myerscough, Preston |
24 September 2010 |
Annual Dinner - this is formal Black Tie and Medals |
Victory Service Club, Seymour Street, London |
7 December 2010 |
Christmas Party |
Victory Service Club, Seymour Street, London |
Annual Braai and Memorial Unveiling:
Member who wish to attend both functions and wish to stay
in the vicinity may contact the Hon.Sec United Kingdom Branch
who may be able to book accommodation in the vicinity. There
will be a small museum of old BSAP artifacts, uniforms and
photographs on display at this event weekend. Memorabilia
will also be on sale. A coach will be available to convey
members between Whitwell and the National Memorial Arboretum.
The unveiling of the memorial will be a semi formal event
requiring badged blazer and regimental tie.
Informal Functions: The UK Branch
has monthly gatherings at the Victory Services Club, in Seymour
Street, near Marble Arch in Central London on the first Tuesday
of each month, and in the North West of England there is a
gathering at lunchtime on the second Sunday in March, June,
September and December at 'The Myerscough' a pub situated
on the A59 just east of Preston and the M.6. motorway. It
hold it's AGM in mid May. Another event worth attending is
the Annual Braai at Whitwell in Rutland on the last weekend
in July and members in the South East also hold an annual
Lunch in Sussex during the summer. For full details of these
and any other events you are advised to contact the Branch
Secretary.
Newsletters
Introduction
The Home News section of the United Kingdom Outpost is written
and edited by Mike Abbotts (5975) ably assisted by Alan Lane
(5248). Mike Joined the BSA Police in March 1959 and served
in the Uniformed Branch until September 1979, when he retired
from his last posting as officer in charge Driving School,
Salisbury. He was a Chief Inspector. Mike now lives in the
United Kingdom.
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