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Editorial By Dave Sloman The worm is turning, or so it may appear. For decades now the police in the western world have been referred by the politically-correct brigade as a “service” and not a “force”. This is particularly so in this part of the world where even charge offices had their names changed to match the ‘softer’ concept. But a new broom is sweeping clean at least in the Met Police. The newly appointed Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson, on his appointment last week referred to the Met as a police force. As one journalist has said, the word “force” matters because that is what successful policing ultimately requires: “…One hopes the return of the word marks a turning point…” The Met, once held as the beacon against which all police forces/services were marked, has suffered from bad publicity in recent decades. This has come about because of indifferent, or dare I say poor leadership, which in turn if I know my policing standards occurred because of the pc-brigade’s pressure on them. The same journalist referred to above also claimed that the Met had been somewhat divided by organisations called the Black Police Association and the Association of Muslim Police Officers, wanting preferential treatment for their members – and in one instance advocating that young black people not join the police. I have experienced diversity in the corporate world and my view on that was it divided the organization and did not offer the cohesion it was set out to do. What would have happened in the Met had someone formed a White Police Association? Get over it – get on with it! Maybe then Sir Paul is the right man for the job, the powers that be (the Home Secretary and the Mayor of London) thought so. We can only wish him luck in getting the pride back into his Police Force. Since writing the above Sir Paul Stephenson has indeed started flexing his muscles, and very much along the lines that BSAP members will be familiar with. In a two-hour speech and question-and-answer session with 2000 members of his force he called on 'scruffy' officers to 'smarten up' their appearance. He also called for the police to embrace 'old-fashioned' values of pride and professionalism. So there you have it, the Brit police are back to basics - professionalism, pride, presence, productivity and performance. Dave S. Plea! When paying to our account pse identify yourself! E.G. recently a large amount was paid by PAL + SD.SH. We have no way of checking. Regards, Ed.
Christmas Sundowner: 12/12/2008 An excellent turnout with good camaraderie: 6769 Dick Glanville, 6610 Jock Pirrett, (5703) Judy Hankinson, (6823) Janet Thornberry, 5780 Mark Doyle, 5137 Don Norris, 4763 2RR Richard Owen, 7038 Ashley Collings, guest Morag Willis, 8452 Dave James, 110926 Rob Hodgkiss, guest Charle Hodgkiss, 7651 Dick Latilla, 6382 Terry Schwartz, 5927 Max McDonald, guest Shaun Peacock, 6671 Jan Steenkamp, 8446 Derek Walters, 5619 Barry Enslin, 900202 Malcolm Barnfield, 10431 Steve McIntosh-Dona from New Zealand, 5526 Phil Devlin, 7184 Chris Russell, 110980 Nick Lloyd, 9790 Duncan & Carol Waugh, 7670 John & Verona Sutton, 7290 Steve van den Heever, Lorraine Rutherford, W346 Maureen Merrifield, 7489 Ian & Rosalind Duncan, 382682 Alan Braithwaite, Kenya Police Ken Catton, guest June Webb, 5695 Dave Sloman, 8577Graham McCleland, 208 Lois McCleland, 6904 Ian & Shirley Lawrence, 6017 John Hill, 22979 Mike Miskulin, guest Ruth Reed, 6692 Brian Garvey, 7102 Harry Browne, 6345 Dave Holmes, 101160 Michelle Knight, guest Dave Houghton from U.K., 6538 Glenn & Jo Macaskill, 5272 Pat Deasy from Ireland, 6650 Peter Combes. Monthly Sundowner: 9/01/2009 Another super gathering for the New Year and to say HI to Biff Way. 6769 Dick Glanville, 5695 Dave Sloman, 5807 Alastair Webb, 6382 Terry Schwartz, 4831 Peter & Fran Stiff, (5703) Judy Hankinson, 110926 Rob Hodgkiss, 5839 Colin Becks, 5625 Biff Way from the U.K.,7290 Steve van den Heever, 7184 Chris Russell, 5526 Phil & Robin Devlin, 6910 John Bissett, 22979 Mike Miskulin & Ruth Reed, 7651 Dick Latilla, 7489 Ian & Rosalind Duncan, 7038 Ashley Collings, 5619 Barry Enslin, V4028 Allan Lord, 6817 Keith Douche, 6345 Dave Holmes, 22225 Harry McKinley, 110887 John & Helen Herdman, 9790 Duncan & Carol Waugh, 6610 Jock Pirrett, 6534 Ian Cuthbertson, 5272 Pat Deasy, 6538 Glenn Macaskill. Annual General Meeting: 13/02/2009 The numbers were not great but we all had a good time. The minutes appear below. Monthly Sundowner: 13/03/2009 Again we had a good attendance; it seems the word is getting around about participation and fun. Those who signed the register were: 6769 Dick Glanville, 7040 Roy Visser, guest Kevin Thomas from Port Alfred, Assoc Allan Lord, 22979 Mike Miskulin and Ruth Reed, 22225 Harry McKinley, 9790 Duncan, Carol & Cameron Waugh, 900202 Malcolm Barnfield, 5619 Barry Enslin, 5526 Phil & Robin Devlin, 4831 Peter & Fran Stiff, 6610 Jock Pirrett, 6345 Dave Holmes, 7885 Harry Esterhuizen, 10197 Dave Griffith, 7651 Dick Latilla, (5703) Judy Hankinson, 110887 John Herdman, 110907 Doug McGibbon, 110756 Chris Birtle, 6538 Glenn Macaskill. Annual Golf Day: 14/11/2008
Held at Roodepoort Country Club on the 14 th November 2008. Attracted a
field of 60, slightly less than usual, but regret other pressures plus
illness of usual members of team restricted our drive. A great day, prize
giving and dinner with festivities going on rather late. We
raised the sum of R8387 part of which went to Flame Golf Group for the next
conveyance of goods to Zim pensioners. Following ex members participated:
Bring ‘n Braai: 22/03/2009
This new event on the calendar, held at the Dickie Fritz Shellhole, Edenvale,
attracted a great crowd of 74 including many ‘youngsters’ and children.
Thanks to all who attended and to all the ‘workers’ led by Barry Enslin.
Those who signed the register: Reminder!!!!! Monthly gatherings every second Friday at the Transvaal Scottish (The Jocks) anytime after 5.30pm. Wives, partners and guests welcome Please make the effort – you’ll not be disappointed and you’ll be surprised at who you meet. Next big event: Curry & Rice at Dickie Fritz on 21/6/2009. Minutes of the Annual General
Meeting Present: Mr G A Macaskill (Vice Chairman); Mr B R Glanville(Secretary); Mr A M Fraser (Treasurer); Mr R J Latilla (Past Chairman); Mr B G Enslin (Committee); Mr A D Collings (Committee); and 20 members per the attendance register.
Apologies: Messrs John Pirrett (Chairman); Dave Holmes (Committee); John Cannon; Howard Marshall; Peter Dyer; Errol Kumin; Les Lotter; Dave Burnett; John Gerrard; Roy Edwards; Tony Bridger; Jimmy Blain; John Emmerson; Steve van den Heever; Chris Munion; Dick Judson; Terry Schwartz; Fric Hennekom; Nick Lloyd; John Hill; Willie Wielopolski; Brian Newton and Col John Redfern. Opening & Welcome: The Secretary opened the meeting, explaining that the Chairman, John Pirrett, had had to journey to Scotland following the untimely death of his mother whose funeral had occurred that same day. The condolences of the meeting were extended to the Chairman. All present were welcomed and thanked for their attendance. Good wishes from other branches were read - United Kingdom; Australia; Cape, United States and Natal. Minutes Of The Previous AGM: The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting holden at the same venue on 8th February 2008 were circulated at the meeting; these were proposed as a true reflection of that meeting by Dave Sloman, Seconded by Glenn Macaskill and adopted. There were no matters arising. Chairman’s Report: The Secretary read the Chairman’s report in which he reflected, inter alia, that 2008 had been a successful year with well attended functions and outlining proposed functions projected for the year ahead which includes some extra events. The names of those who had passed to higher service were read (all members stood in silent tribute to departed merit). The Association had complied with the Constituted objectives being that of fund raising and benevolence and had maintained its records in accordance with the requirements of SARS. An amendment would be put to the meeting deleting the provision to make loans as this provision is contrary to the dictates of the Commissioner of Taxes in his granting of a tax exemption. Any existing loan would be converted to a grant. The committee had had no alternative but to raise annual subscriptions from R50 (at which level they had remained for many years to a more realistic of R100 to defray the associations’ ever increasing running costs. The Forces Memorial Project was now a virtual reality largely funded by the Association and Dick Latilla was thanked for his efforts in this regard. The question of meeting venue was touched upon and it had been decided that the current venue of “the Jocks” would continue for the foreseeable future though other venues for functions had been used. Future projects were outlined including golf, group outings and the like would be investigated. The Chairman stressed that as our numbers dwindle, so the prospect of an all encompassing inters forces association would eventually become a reality. On the question of benevolence, the Chairman revealed that the sum of R12 000 had been paid to the Flame Lily Foundation (RASA) for indigent Zimbabwean Pensioners and that grants had been made to certain applicants. Applications for benevolence are treated with utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. On the question of the Committee, the Chairman thanked the outgoing committee, particularly Dave Holmes who was not standing for re-election. He singled out Alex Fraser as Treasurer and the secretary who had now held that portfolio for 20 years. He stressed the need for a full election of a committee and not purely an en bloc re-election. The Chairman stressed that if a member has a complaint but does not get involved, then he will enjoy little support. The Chairman stressed that should any member wish to organise ad hoc gatherings of members in areas distant from the current venue, this would have the full support of the committee and this type of gathering should be encouraged. In closing the Chairman thanked those who paid their subscription and indeed made donations stressing it was grossly unfair that those who do not pay subscriptions are carried by those who do. Sadly, a year ever passes without the demise of a friend and former colleague, a fact which will gain momentum as we continue to age. Our hearts go out to loved ones and relatives of the following (in alphabetic order):
The Chairman’s report was proposed for adoption by Glenn Macaskill, seconded by Barry Enslin and adopted Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer presented the annual income statement and statement of account (appended to the minutes) saying inters alia that the Association, for the first time, had suffered a loss, amounting to some R28 692. This had been occasioned mainly by the substantial donation to the Flame Lily Foundation of R12 000 benevolence payments and the conversation of loans to grants. In all other aspects the association was sound with a good investment portfolio managed by John Pirrett. Current market volatility had reduced somewhat our return from investments which is a current universal trend suffered by all investors. The Treasurer’s report was proposed for adoption by Maureen Merrifield, Seconded by Ian Duncan and carried. Constitutional Amendments. Amendments to the Constitution (as referred to in the Chairman’s Report - paragraph 3 above) were tabled by the Secretary. These provide for the area of operation of the Association to be brought into line with the current name changes in the country and remove from the constitution the provision to make or grant loans. It also meant that any current loan would be converted to a grant. The proposed amendments were read to the meeting, proposed by Ian Duncan and seconded by Dave Sloman. As required by the Constitution a vote was called for which proved unanimous. The Constitution was therefore deemed to be, and is amended accordingly. Election Of Committee Chairman: John Pirrett - Proposed Glenn Macaskill Seconded Barry Enslin.
Committee Members Other Business: Whilst no business had been submitted in writing as is required, a suggestion from the floor asked that lady guests be permitted at future Regimental Dinners. This received general support though Dave Sloman reminded the meeting that the United Kingdom Branch found this counter -productive and the concept there had been abandoned. This question will be examined in committee. A vote of thanks to the outgoing committee was proposed by Alistair Webb and carried by popular acclaim. Closure: There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 18h40. Those present were: 6769 Dick Glanville, 6145 Alex Fraser, 5695 Dave Sloman, 7670 John & Verona Sutton, 7489 Ian Duncan, 9790 Duncan Waugh, 5526 Phil & Robin Devlin, 6650 Peter Combes, 4988 Bill Crossan, 6019 ‘Sakkie’ McKay, 10248 Phil McMahon, 8410 Andy Sternslow, 7038 Ashley Collings, 6715 Sam McCrorie, 5807 Alastair Webb, 5405 Brian Thomas, 5619 Barry Enslin, 22979 Mike Miskulin, guest Ruth Reed, 7651 Dick Latilla, W346 Maureen Merrifield, Assoc Lorraine Rutherford, AssocAllan Lord, 22225 Harry McKinley, 6538 Glenn Macaskill.
Chairman’s Corner In July visited UK and had lunch with Mike Abbots and Biff Way. Mike fully recovered from his recent op and Biff full of the joys of life. Spent a day with Gerry Paxton, as youthful and entertaining as ever, enjoying life after years of very hard work. The annual dinner has come and gone. Of interest, in the early part of his address, the guest speaker made reference to a science teacher at his secondary school. The teacher in question was named Brown and due to his large build , heavy Harris Tweed sports jackets and ruddy complexion we nicknamed him Farmer Broon. Shortly before Bill Bremner passed on, in conversation, we established that Brown was his nephew. Our next event is the Christmas Function at the Jocks on the 12th December. This will be a function to be remembered so please make the effort . On a more serious, positive note, The AGM will be held on the second Friday of February 2009. Please note this appeal reinforced by your attendance if possible. Issues are:
Please give the above serious thought, discuss with friends and former colleagues before the AGM. Benevolence, a very important component of our core values but can be extremely difficult. Please, if necessary in confidence, let us have details with as much information as possible. It is so sad when we hear after the event. You have the assurance that all deserving cases will be noted, investigated and assistance granted where applicable. But let us know please. Jock Pirrett. “Greetings I try and limit the use of this general list to advise you all of updates to the website on a quarterly basis. I have just sent out a general circular at the request of Alan Toms (7391), but rather than clog this up with other matters, I thought I would write a brief note, rather belatedly, to wish you all well for the new year. The Website continues to be updated on a weekly basis with any current news which I believe is appropriate to circulate. There are a few new items on the site, so if you haven't visited for a while, please pop into the site at www.bsap.org. This site is going to be moving in the near future, from the server which is based in Canada to another server in the United Kingdom. Its a decision swayed by economics, but the wish is to expand the use of this medium by each of the branches of the Regimental Association, if they choose to. Just out of interest, the Eastern Cape Branch launched its own website last year - go see this at www.bsapec.gq.nu Many former members continue to register their contact details with me on the site, but it is evident that many others who are on e-mail and who have internet access are still not registered, because they didn't know the site existed, or, perhaps, the believed they needed to be members of the Regimental Association to qualify. Not so. Registration is for any former member of the regular, reserve and national service force, irrespective of Regimental Association status. Please encourage people to register. The last matter is that of getting your details correct and keeping them up to date on the webmaster's database. All too often I am sending mail to addresses which reject (bounce) the mail back to me. You may use the registration facility to update your particulars. Feel free to pass this message onto other members who have not connected with me. With kind regards “Hi Glenn - The Bishop (elect) responds. He regrets not being able to join as at 'The
View.' Worth publishing. A first for the BSAP I think. Our very own Bishop!
----- Original Message ----- From: 'David Bannerman' <david@stdunstanscathedral.org.za>
Yours, -----Original Message----- From: Richard Glanville
[mailto:dickg@telkomsa.net] Yours sincerely Our own Dick Glanville also deserves applause. On 29th April in London, Dick will be appointed to the rank of PAST ASSISTANT GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES (UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND) by the Freemasons Grand Master, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent, KG. Congratulations, Dick! Editor. “Hi Dick, I saw the letter in the recent Transvaal Outpost regarding Don Andrews and am wondering if you managed to settle the confusion.You were quite correct of course, Donald Andrews 6843 joined on 10 January 1963. He came out from England with me. Regards Saga settled – Don Andrews was Julie Andrews’s brother – Ed. “Gentlemen. I have been asked to distribute the attached which gives a foretaste of
our History publication. There is, as yet, no sure indication of cost
(though it I understand it is likely to be in the region of £40), but as
this is a coffee table edition, similar to those published for the
Rhodesianarmy units,it cannot be cheap. Best wishes to you all - The flyer is in colour and is being handed out whenever we can. The book is titled BLUE AND OLD GOLD and is the updated version of the History of the BSA Police The authors are Peter Gibbs, Hugh Phillips and Nick Russell. The publishers are 30degrees south. To register interest or order, contact Aulette Goliath at office@30degreessouth.co.za or at the website www.30degreessouth.co.za This looks like a wonderful book – Ed No Strangers Here! I can still recall when as a youngster, before I moved to sunnier climes, Rolf Harris was all the go. His ‘Tie Me Kangaroo Down Mate’ easily made the hit-parade. And ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was a popular Aussie song drummed into us at school, I suppose because it told a story and was a lively tune. Then there was ‘A Pub With No Beer’, popular for a long time and if I recall correctly made the hit-parades. These songs, as well as a lot of other folksie tunes are still around in Australia today and sung with gusto by the youngsters – which is good considering all the other rubbish the youth of today are subjected to. Of course ‘Waltzing Matilda’ has attained the eminence of being considered the Aussie unofficial national anthem. On walk-about in Western Australia recently, particularly the south-west corner, I was intrigued by another of those songs which asked the question, What do you say to an Aussie? “G’day, g’day. How you going – you’ll be alright” was the answer. I actually found this just wasn’t a song – they all did it! and to strangers too. I got the feeling there were no strangers out there and so long as I stuck to the words of the song I felt I couldn’t go wrong. It just showed how relaxed and friendly they were, and according to the song the greeting goes all the way from Geraldton to Gundagai! (Please refer to your atlases at this point, cobbers, as I don’t have time to explain the geography of the place.) I went out to Oz to visit my daughter Janet and her family who are now true blue Aussies and have the passports to prove it. After an uncomfortable flight from Jo’burg to Perth (plane full on the way out, plenty of empty seats on the way back – what does that tell you?) I was met by my grandson in his ute and driven the 722 kms to Esperance – I was fair bushed by the time I got there, myte. I thought the Cape Town weather was changeable but Esperance beats it – four seasons in forty minutes one day! But the scenery was worth it: something like a hundred and twenty islands out in the bay with the water pure turquoise in colour. Bewdy, bottler was the local expression of admiration for this (What a language Strine is, sometimes I think they make it up as they go along!). The sea wasfreezing cold though, after all it swells in from Antartica some 10 000kms due south. Being a small place I met a lot of my family’s friends and wherever I went the Aussies would greet you, whether they knew you or not -G’day myte! How you going? Shop assistants here in Africa could learn a lot from their counterparts in Oz – friendly, helpful, nothing too much trouble. And bars and restaurants run efficiently with far less staff than we would employ here. I just found a general air of pride and loyalty at being an Aussie and getting on with the job – personally I did not come across any of the brashness which popular opinion has given them. As my daughter kept saying regularly: I love this country! I love this country! Well, it’s been good to them even though the husband and son work away from home on the mines, a thousand kilometers or more north of Perth, way up in the Pilbara. (Hope you’ve noticed the smattering of local words and place names!) But so many young Aussies have taken to that way of life and its not unusual; copper, iron, and gold mining are all alluvial. There were several SeffAfrikans on my flight back who have got onto that wagon as well – pay is beaut, Bazzer. For the first two weeks I pottered around that south coast and even drove north as far as Kalgoorlie, a Bulawayo look-alike: the streets are wide enough to allow a team of oxen to turn around and the buildings are of the same vintage. There’s also the Super Pit to view. They haven’t finished digging all the iron-ore out yet but so far the Pit is 3kms long, 1.5kms wide and some 500m deep. The diggers and lorries down the bottom look like Dinky toys. And the roads between all these towns are immaculately maintained, verges clear and no pot-holes. Way out in the sticks you could come across a road-gang keeping up the standards – and they’d wave and greet you as you passed: G’day, g’day. How you going etc etc. On that trip I came across some marvelous names for the dorps we passed through: Gibson Soak, Grass Patch, Salmon Gums, Higginsville, and the beaut of them all Widgiemooltha. For the last week Janet and I took off for Perth in the fourby, exploring the bottom left-hand corner of the map. We made several night-stops along the way. First one was Albany where I indulged my fascination with the iniquitous British penal system of the 1700 and 1800s - transportation. (The oldest convict sent out was an 82 year-old woman and the youngest a 7-year old boy – can you believe it!) Albany was settled before Perth (1826 for those interested) and the inevitable Gaol soon followed. That has been re-built over time and is now open to tourists – frightening and gloomy in the extreme; not for claustrophobics. There is a brand new modern prison elsewhere in the town, holding some serious crims, or so I was told. (A South African journalist recently describedAustralia as being like Robben Island but without the view of Table Mountain!) Albany itself is a charming little town, set on a slope overlooking the vast Princess Royal Harbour and having the quaintness of a Cornish fishing town. Our walkabout took us through Denmark (would you believe there is a Sloman family there – no connection), to Walpole where we did the Tall-Tree Walk, and on to Busselton on the west coast, a bucket-and-spade type resort, with a 2km long jetty, on another vast bay. On to Bunbury, beaut town that! And the last night on the road was in Mandurah where we had the pleasure of meeting an old colleague from SB Bulawayo – Earl Cameron (6922). We had not seen each other in 37 years but like always when meeting old friends, the years just rolled away. The following day into Perth, a lovely city set on rising ground beside the Swan River. As well as doing the usual touristy bits like Kings Park, the Mint, and Fremantle, I made the acquaintance of John Seward (4649) the local Branch Secretary. Our paths had previously not crossed in the BSAP so it was a pleasure meeting him. John very kindly took us out to show us the wineries and the expensive houses amid the lovely countryside of the Swan River Valley, and not far from the bustling city. After three days it was time to say cheers and choof off back to darkest Africa. Three weeks was not long enough for me. Next visit will be longer and I’ll be able to waltz matilda further around the Island. I seem to know so many people there now, well, they all knew me! G’day! So interesting, Dave Sloman – Ed “Glenn, They are:- The hunt is on! – Ed “Greetings Glen. “Glenn - The article in the latest Outpost gives reference to the RICM.
My personal opinion of the RICM is that it
is totally unwarranted and unnecessary; it would have no formal or legal
standing and would only be, at best, a curiosity. What do the members think? – Ed “Glenn, Thanks for your input too! Ed “Dear Editors 'BOOKS & DONATIONS FOR MOTH CHARITY FETE 2 MAY 09. “Dear Glenn Regards “Dick - Please extend my apologies for the AGM “Hi Glenn, Regards to all, We extend our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. 4920 Derek John Moore He died on the 15th Dec at Somerset West. Derek had MS and had been suffering from paralysis for some time. He attested 8/5/1952 and retired in the rank of Chief Inspector on 7/5/1972. 5470 Duane 'Buddy' Deetlefs He passed away in Pietermaritzburg on Friday 6 March 2009 after a long illness suffering from heart problems. He joined the Force on the 13 April 1956 and retired on 'Gratuity' on the 31July 1968. Buddy was a founder member of the Natal Midlands Branch of the Regimental Association and Hon Sec for many years. 8235 Martin Kay It is with sadness that we announce his death in Johannesburg on Saturday 24th January 2009. Martin had been unwell and journeyed from Harare to Johannesburg a short while ago to undergo medical attention. Sadly he was diagnosed as suffering from Leukaemia from which he succumbed. Martin, who retired in the rank of D/C/I on 01 August 1983, was well known to many. He was the Secretary of the Mashonaland branch of the Regimental Association. 17392D John Ovenden It is with regret that Australia announces his passing peacefully in his sleep on 18th of December 2008 at his home in Perth. He had not been ill and it was a great shock to his wife Jean and family, as it has been to all of us here in Aus. He was a full paid up member of the Branch and who loved to partake in all our activities. Archie Griffiths He was an associate member of the branch and died circa midnight 06-07/01/2009 after two weeks in intensive care following a bout of pneumonia. Born England 1925. Aged 17 he joined the East Surrey Regt becoming a paratrooper seeing service in many theatres of WWII and its aftermaths, both in Europe and SE Asia being badly wounded. Following a stint as a film stuntman he joined the Kenya Police in 1961 joining SB and trained with MI5. He worked in SA for many years as a security consultant and attended many of our Regimental Dinners and functions representing the Kenya Police Association. He leaves his wife Pat, daughter Annie and grand children to whom our sympathies are extended. Bob Curtis The brother of Dave Curtis passed away in Port Alfred as a result of choking, during the morning of 11 January 2009.He was the Chairman of Curtis Security Fencing in Rhodesia based at Msasa, he lived in Mandara. He was one of those responsible for erecting security fencing around farm homesteads and BSAP Outposts. Bob was a member of the BSAP Reserve PATU and it is suggested he was also an active member of “Branch 2”. He was a keen aviator having been an active member of the Mashonaland Flying Club based at Mt Hampden. He migrated from Zimbabwe to South Africa 15 years ago. Lyn Lawson The UK Branch regret to advise the death on 24 January 2009, of Lyn Lawson, wife of Derek. She died of pneumonia, following a stroke. Lyn and Derek had been married for 48 years. In her earlier days Lyn played Basketball for the BSAP Ladies. From Fred Punter (4858) UK: ‘Commanding the Regiment’ is a history of all
the Commissioners and Commanding Officers of the BSAPolice from inception
with Lt.Col. Pennefather to its demise with Mr. P K Allum, researched and
written mainly by myself in collaboration with John Berry (5584) who did all
the hard work of putting it all together. Other former members have also
helped. In a recent edition of the Pretoria News the Zimbabwean journalist Peta
Thornycroft wrote an article entitled 'Policing the catastrophe north of
Musina' and referred to the proposed joint control of Home Affairs which
controls the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Or maybe Ms Thornycroft was once ticketed by a BSAP traffic cop - who
anyway was only doing his professional duty!' UP There’s a two-letter word that perhaps has more meanings than any other. It’s easy to understand UP, meaning towards the sky or at the top of the list, but why do we wake UP? Why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP and why are officers UP for election? Why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends. We brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and fix UP the old car. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, think UP excuses. Dressed UP is special. The word is confusing: a drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a shop in the morning and close it UP at night. We’re mixed UP about UP. Look it UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized one it takes UP 1/4th of the page and can add UP to about 30 definitions. If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It’ll take UP a lot of time, but if you don’t give UP, you may end UP with a hundred or more. When rain threatens, we say it’s clouding UP, but when the sun comes out we say it’s clearing UP. Rain often messes things UP. When it doesn’t rain, things dry UP. One could go on but I’ll wrap it UP for now my time is UP, so it’s time to shut UP! One more thing – what’s the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing at night ?U-P!And oh yes, let’s hope this issue isn’t a ****- UP. Bye, Ed. Final appeal!! Please pay your subs asap and would members making electronic payments to the Assn bank account please identify themselves. We’ve had several cases, as mentioned earlier, of unidentified deposits. Thanks and a good year to all. Glenn Macaskill
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