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

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.

• Current Edition:
• UK Outpost Issue No 75 [Summer 2010]
• Previous Editions:
• UK Outpost Issue No 73 [Winter 2009]
• UK Outpost Issue No 72 [Summer 2009]
• UK Outpost Issue No 71 [Spring 2009]
• UK Outpost Issue No 70 [Winter 2009]

BSA Police First Sergeant.