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Points to Ponder 2Editor's Epistle / Deadline Date 3Bertie’s Blether 4On-line Shop 5BSAP AGM 2016 Minutes 9Diary Dates / New Members andChange of Details 20South-East Gathering 22VSC Gatherings 25Wilbur Smith and the Rhinoceros 27East Anglia and Midlands Gathering /The Rhodesian Combined Forces Museum 29Photo Gallery 33Irish Gathering 2016 34Annual Raffle 2016 35South-West Gathering 36BSAP Braai 38Annual Regimental Dinner 2016 40HonSec: 7784 Steve Acornley 42Almoner: 9086 Tony Granger 43North-West Gathering 45Employment Opportunities 46London 2 Brighton 100 km Challenge 48Hats and the BSAP 50Your Letters 523639 Trooper Cyril Joseph McLaughlin 54Proof Readers Required 55Obituaries 56BSAP Association Contacts 61

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The UK OUTPOST

Issue 93Summer 2016

Patron of the BSAP Trust - Field Marshal The Lord Walker of Aldringham GCB CMG CBE DL

The UK Outpost records the past,present and future activities ofmembers of the United KingdomBranch and other branches of theBritish South Africa PoliceRegimental Association.Feedback, comments andcorrections are welcome.

5111 Jack Bacon - in loving memory of wife, Lynn

Contents

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Honorary Life Vice Presidents of the BSAP Regimental Association

8646 Andrew Field (2009),5281 Peter Bellingham, 6905 Peter Phillips, 4059 Peter Robinson (2014)

Honorary Life President of the UK Branch of the BSAP Regimental Association

6905 Peter Phillips (2014)

Honorary Life Members of the UK Branch of the BSAP Regimental Association

075 Dick Ray (2005), 7125 Peter (Pop) Ellis (2006),4933 Rod Wilson, 5956 Dave Kennedy, 6308 Dan Hughes (2009)5584 John Berry, 5586 Sandy Stokes, 5662 Barry Henson (2011),

5975 Mike Abbotts (2013), 7359 Bertie Cubitt (2014),7211 Peter Biddulph, 6650 Peter Combes (2016)

Year of appointment in brackets

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The concept of a constitution dates back to the cities of ancient Greece. Aristotle(384-322 BC) described a constitution, ‘As creating the frame upon whichgovernance and laws of a society are built’.

Over time the meaning has remained the same but enhancement andamendments have been made in order to comply with an ever-changing world.

In our case, what would have been fit for purpose in Rhodesia has not evolvedwith time, which it is why it was essential to look at the Constitution of theAssociation in depth and table amendments that meet the modern era and thechanged ethos of the Regimental Association and its membership - worldwide.In 2009 8646 Andrew Field was charged with the task, and through many hoursof toil, and frequent email communication with all Branches has drafted anamended Constitution that is fit for purpose.

Andrew Field is to be congratulated by all throughout the Association for hiscommitment and effort in bringing this about.

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Points to Ponder

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I am nobody

Nobody is perfect

Therefore, I must be perfect!

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I am penning this on a momentous day for Britain and Europe. Britannia is sailinginto very uncertain waters, and while she claims to rule the waves (although LaBelle France appears to be more expert at waiving the rules) Albion could founderon some very dangerous shoals. However I am sure we all wish Britain all the verybest for the future and we must do all we can to ensure that her success contin-ues.

It is in effect a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) from theEuropean Union. I believe we have some expertise in UDI - should we offer ourservices to the Whitehall Mandarins?

The Braai is again to be held at Stoneleigh Park on 30 July (and what a superbvenue it is). The notice and application are on pages 38 and 39.

I doubt that the uncertainty of the EU question will affect the Irish Gathering atits new venue on 3 September (see page 34) and those who attend from themainland will have unfettered access to the delights of Dublin hospitality.

The new Hon. Secretary and new Almoner are introducedon pages 42 and 43.

Thanks to some generous sponsorship (details of which willbe revealed in due course) the cost of the Regimental Dinneron 30 September has been further reduced to £10 formembers. This is a saving of £20 - annual membership feesfor the Association are £15 (think about it). See the notice about the dinner onpages 40 and 41.

Finally, may I remind all members that this Association is their RegimentalAssociation. The committee provides a very valuable service to you in forming aconduit for information, and facilitates events for you to meet old friends. Theopportunity to meet new friends and comrades is the best part of attending events.Did you know the young chap at the bar was at the same station as you, butfifteen years later. What changes there must have been - mains electricity? Never!

The following quotation has no hint of truth insofar as your committee isconcerned. Committee: a group of people who keep minutes and waste hours.

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Deadline forThe UK Outpost

Issue 94Winter 2016is 15 October

Editor’s Epistle

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Bertie’s Blether

Here we are in the middle of the year already and members are advised to lookat the Editor’s list of events to ascertain what is available for their participation.It worries me sometimes that while many members give their full support to theevents laid on by the Association, there is a minority who appear to think that theAssociation should spoon feed them. Associations are only as good as the effortthat each member puts in and although, because of financial or health constraints,their ability to take part is constrained, there is a Regional Branch somewherenear you offering events which you can attend. So make a belated new year’sresolution to attend at least one function this year. The Editor has been busy withDiary Dates and the regional representatives listed on the back page are waitingto assist you with further information.

For newbies who have recently joined I direct your attention to theMemorabilia pages to purchase a tie or badge or perhaps a fleece or polo shirtbefore attending functions, and in order to look your best.

I also direct the attention of all members to new items of stock, on theMemorabilia page, launched at theAGM, the jute shopping bags, beingvery well received. The bagsmeasure 15½” X 12½” X 7” or39.4 cm X 31.8 cm X 17.8 cm whilethe rope handle (covered with bluejute) extends in a loop for 8½”(21.6 cm) above the top of the bag.The bags sell for £5. Our thanks to204556 Caroline Witts forpurchasing the bags and donatingthem to the shop for onward sale.

We also have pens inscribedwith the BSAP lion as illustratedbelow which will make useful little gifts for a member, or from a member. Theseretail from the BSAP On-line shop at £3.50.

I have also sourced largersize fleeces, 3XL and 4XL, soif you require a bigger sizeplease contact me. My detailsare on the penultimate page.

I will not nag on about subscriptions as they are trickling in, but if you knowthat you have not paid please do so asap before my email/ telephone call/letterarrives.

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1 BSAP Origins and Early History 1885-1901 £6.50

2 Zambesi Patrol £5.00

3 Sunrise Patrols £7.50

4 Down the Decades £7.50

5 Not without Incident £6.50

6 Mocke £9.75

7 BSAP Operations WWI & WWII £9.50

8 Trooper’s Tales £10.70

9 Commanding the Regiment £6.50

10 Stand to your Horses £17.00

11 Murray’s Column £11.25

12 Inimitable Style £9.00

13 Humour in The BSAP £9.50

14 Personalities and Institutions of The BSAP £9.50

15 Motoring Memories of The BSAP £13.25

16 The BSAP in the Great War £9.00

17 Jameson’s Men £6.50

18 A Memoir of Early BSAP Days £10.00

19 More Tales of The BSAP (latest publication) £11.00

20 From Horse to Aeroplane (latest publication) £9.00

Set of all 20 books £184.45

Buy your BSAP UK Branch items at our virtual shop www.bsap.org/qrepuk

Payment may be made electronically.See page 8, Payments to the BSAP Association.

BSAP Book Series(Prices do not include post and packing)

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BSA Police RegimentalAssociation On-line Shop

BSAP Association Memorabilia 2016 is on the following page.

On-line Shop

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Badge, blazer with or without crown £13.00

Bag, shopping jute with force logo (new) £5.00

Book marks with Blacker poem £1.00

Book, Blondie’s Revenge £5.00

Book, Definitely Not Very Politically Correct Jokes £10.00

Cap, blue, jockey type with force logo (new) £9.50

Cards, Christmas BSAP, per pack of five, with envelopes £1.50

Cards, greeting BSAP per pack of five, with envelopes £1.75

DVD - The BSAP Magazines and Regimental Records £30.00

Fleece with crowned badge - sizes S – XXXXL £33.00

History of the BSA Police 1889 - 1980 (Blue and Old Gold)(coffee table size book)

£40.00

Pen, ballpoint with BSAP lion (new) £3.50

Portraits of BSAP in uniform - per set of three or each

£2.50£1.50

Shirt, polo with crowned badge - sizes S – XXL £24.00

Sticker-car £1.50

Tankard, glass with force badge with or w/out crown £28.50

Tankard, presentation box £7.00

Tie, BSAP Association, silk £16.00

Tie, BSAP Association, polyester £8.50

Tie, BSAP Centenary, polyester £1.00

Tie, BSAP Regimental, polyester £11.50

Wooden plaque BSAP, crowned cadge £32.50

BSAP Association Memorabilia 2016Please note that prices, except where stated, exclude postage and packing.

Overseas postage and packing on request.

Contact Bertie Cubitt (see back pages) for payment and delivery.NB If you make an e-payment, ensure you give your Regtl No., name, address andfor what purpose the payment is made e.g. Item one @ £12.50 + Item two @ £5+ postage £X.YY Total = £XX; or BSAP Braai, two people @ £X each = £2X.00.

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7152 Kevin Broad - in memory of Mike Crafter

Full page £35.00 £68.00 £100.00 £30.00 extra

Half page £17.50 £34.00 £50.00 £15.00 extra

Quarter page £8.75 £17.00 £25.00 £7.50 extra

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Contact Bertie Cubitt for payment - details on the penultimate page.

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Payments to the BSAP Association

It is possible to pay money into the BSAP Association accounts by three methods.It must be noted this is for the Association only and does not include the Trust.1. By cheque made payable to BSAP Association UK, and sent to the Hon.

Treasurer (address on the penultimate page) endorsing your name,

Regimental number (if you have one) on the back and the purpose

for which the payment is made.

2. Electronic Fee Transfer (EFT) to Santander Bank, Sort: 09 01 53 Account

No. 23394485, Name: BSAP Regimental Association, and indicate your

name (number) and reason for the transfer.

3. PayPal to bsapukpaypal@bsap.org and endorse your name (number)

and the reason for the payment.

If you make an EFT or e-payment to the BSAP Association, please ensure youenter your Regtl No. (if applicable), name, address and for what purposethe payment is made e.g. Item one @ £12.50 + Item two @ £5 + postage£X.YY Total = £19; or BSAP Braai, two people @ £X each = £2X.00.Without this information the Hon. Treasurer will be unable to allocate thepayment to the correct sub-account or to the payee.

Overseas Visitors’ Liaison

5625 Biff Way has accepted the appointment of the UK Branch overseas visitorliaison representative, and in this role he will make contact with the friends ofoverseas visitors and try to arrange a get-together. He will encourage all visitorsto attend the first Tuesday meetings at the Victory Services Club.

Any former member of the BSAP visiting the UK is asked to contact Biff, byemail at <biffway@hotmail.com> with dates and itinerary of their visit, andthe names of friends they want informed.

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BSAP Dog SectionA BSAP Dog Section secret page has been started by 7930 Andy Scholtz onFacebook. Secret so only members can access it and post thereon. This preventsthe ungodly from getting up to mischief. Andy is on a recruiting drive for the page,and this has taken on an increased importance with a mooted second DogSection re-union. Please contact Andy direct on andys@liveschool.org

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BSAP AGM 2016 MinutesBritish South Africa Police Regimental Association

(United Kingdom Branch)Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at the Victory Services Club, London11:00 on Saturday 21 May 2016Present: Chairman Mike Coleman, Vice Chairman/Trust Chairman Alan Toms,Hon Secretary Barry Henson, Hon. Treasurer Jim Harris, Almoner PeterBiddulph, Dep Hon Secretary/Q Rep Bertie Cubitt, Outpost Editor Parry Jones,Signals Bruce Braes, Honorary Life President Peter Phillips, A total of 49members attended as per the attached list.Opening: The Chairman opened the meeting welcoming Patron Lord MichaelWalker, members and guests.Greetings: A message of greetings and good wishes had been received fromBuckingham Palace.Roll of Honour: The Chairman read out the Roll of Honour in respect of the UKBranch and called for a one minute silence for comrades who we had beenadvised passed away during the past 12 months.United Kingdom Branch (21) 4135 Anthony Hamilton Cox 2/06/15, 4158Thomas Edward William (Tim) Weimer 1/09/15, 4209 Julian Francis Burkitt16/05/16, 4468 Frank Philip Maguire 11/01/16, 4572 Charles Morris (Joe)Mercer 9/11/15, 4584 Ronald Charles (Percy) Fraser-Milner 10/05/15, 4770Hugh Clement Phillips 15/04/16, 5012 Malcolm Heugh 12/13 (late report),5040 Frederick John Walton 6/12/15, 5310 Maurice Brian Parnaby 20/10/15,5322 Stuart Arthur Rodda 20/04/16, 5329 Clive Reginald (Paddy) Morton5/05/15, 5468 David Ralph Adshead 20/05/15, 5635 David Anthony Riley14/10/15, 6001 Alistair James Black 13/07/15, 7061 Peter Saunders 22/02/16,7547/9130 Christopher John Inglis 16/07/15, 8105 Peter Nigel Cutting 2/12/15,10225 Philip Stevenson 17/11/15, PR18998 Alan Smith 05/10/15, (4494) BethRestorick 27/06/15.Other (51) 3801 Philip Whitbread Aitkinson 27/11/15, 4203 George Innes-Baker 23/06/15, 4603 Donald Darkes 26/07/15, 4622 Derek Edward Mallon20/08/15, 4680 Alan James McCrory 09/10/15, 4757 Ron Pilborough 4/11/15,4831 Peter Robert Stiff 27/04/16, 4878 Stuart Leonard Whiteley 5/06/15, 5084John Vernon Clements 19/06/15, 5320 Robert (Bob) Baxter 30/04/16, 5324Donald Munro 12/01/16, 5466 Philip Leonard Mills 29/12/15, 5504 DavidEdward Whitney 24/07/15, 5621 Gerald Nigel Frith 26/04/15, 5667 StanleyBarrymore (Barry) Toms 5/11/15, 5680 Brian McDonnell 29/06/15, 5685Raymond Benjamin Cheetham 14/07/15, 5835 Robin Adrian Anderson17/12/15, 6252 Keith MacDonald Clegg 14/07/15, 6255 Robert John London22/05/15, 6442 James Hugh (Tacky) Bannerman 21/03/16, 6499/7792 DerrickEdge 11/12/2015, 6539 David Frank McNamara 9/10/15, 6751 Jonathon Gerald(Swazi) Woodburne 7/04/16, 6820 Richard John Morris 14/10/11 (late report),

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6839 Brian Patrick Street 19/09/15, 7074 James Philip Turner Broom 13/05/15,7093 Ian Paul Simpson 19/09/15, 7319 Anthony Glover 6/05/16, 7371 MichaelJohn Gale 23/02/16, 7426 David Bazalette Osbourn 27/06/15, 7552 Barend(Ben) Pretorius 30/10/15, 8003 George Warren Ferguson 2/10/13 (late report),8118 Robert Charles Tubbs 6/12/15, 8265 Stewart Woodcock 12/05/16, 8272Hermanus Jan Leonard 25/09/15, 8592 Malcolm John (Mac) Calloway 25/04/16,8634 Robert James West 8/07/15, 8818 Peiter Johan Andries Brits 2/10/99 (latereport), 8969 Kevin Sudbury 3/03/16, 9332 Gerald (Yorkie) Griffiths 9/04/16,9494 Malcolm Terence Ashdown Smith 10/07/15, 9791 Peter Edwin AlexanderTrigg 29/02/16, 10203 Nigel Stanyon 30/10/15, 10299 Mark Lee Johnson13/09/15, 110971 Timothy Hall 8/01/16, WP99 Lynette Sheena Napier (néeMcLean) 22/02/16, WP132 Yvonne Gale (née Snook) 23/04/16, WP245 KarenAnne Royston 19/01/16, PR3335Z Robert Hugh (Digger) Flavell 9/03/16,PR653117 David Acker 5/08/15.Previous Minutues: Minutes of the previous meeting held on the 9 May 2015,having been circulated, were taken as read. Acceptance proposed by Alan Laneseconded by Peter Phillips and carried. The Chairman approved and confirmedthem.Matters Arising: The Chairman advised that any matters arising would becovered under other agenda items.Chairman’s Report: Mike Coleman reports that, ‘2015-2016 has been aneventful year. Deep and involved discussions world-wide on the Constitution ofthe Association (not to be confused with our branch), a new venue for the annualbraai, a recruitment drive, and significant changes to office holders andcommittee.

In reverse order – last year Jim Harris joined the committee and took overthe role of Treasurer from Cindy Kennedy. Jim spent the year streamlining ouraccounts system, which when you take into consideration the on-line shop (creditcard payments, PayPal, cheque, cash, bank transfer) plus subscriptions to thebranch and to the Trust, that’s quite a task. I thank Jim for his sterling work –long may it continue.

After many years of commitment and dedication to those in need PeterBiddulph is standing down as Almoner – although remaining on the committeeuntil he has done his three! The role of Almoner has been filled by Tony Granger,who is also a Trustee. Thank you Tony and a huge thank you to Peter for all hehas done for so many members and families.

A major change this year, is the wish of Barry Henson to stand down as Hon.Secretary. His sterling work has been outstanding, his knowledge and advice verywelcome and we reluctantly, but with understanding, hand him back to Jeanie.I know that his knowledge and friendship plus advice will always be there. Onbehalf of all of us - members, associate members and committee - I offer a very,very well meant and profound vote of thanks.

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You might ask who has been brave enough to step into Barry’s shoes? Goodfortune shone from above - well Scotland actually - 7784 Steve Acornley hasvolunteered and accepted the role of Hon. Secretary and the handover is all butcomplete – thank you Steve. I would ask for forbearance over the coming year asSteve takes over.

Bruce Braes joined the committee last year and has taken over the mantle ofSignals providing a conduit for communications via e-mail and social media. Thisis very much an ongoing growth area and a key to the future in many respects.

Jim Hazlett has completed his three and more and is not standing forre-election this year, although I know his help, and advice will always be availablewhen we need it.

It would be remiss of me to not mention in dispatches others on thecommittee who spend a huge amount of their time on Association duties: ParryJones who looks after events and edits, assisted by Kate Simmons, The UKOutpost - a Regimental journal that is recognised by many - including otherregiments - as one of the best published.

Bertie Q Cubitt who continues to ensure your pockets are emptied in returnfor memorabilia and fulfils the role of Deputy Secretary.

Finally a huge thank you is due to Alan Toms as Deputy Chair and Trustee forhis support, his detailed work on the history of the Force, his sterling work on therevision of the Constitution and everything else he does for the Branch.

This time last year we launched a recruitment campaign and so far we have29 new members – for those into statistics, that gives a net gain of ten.

As I have said in the past and will keep on saying, the strength of the Branchand therefore the Association, lies in regional gatherings. The first Tuesday hereat the VSC is important insofar as members and friends from overseas and UKknow that they can be assured of a warm welcome and friendship. To this end Imust thank Biff Way, for not only running the South East Region, but also beingthe contact for overseas visitors – thank you Biff. My thanks also go to GlennSeymour Hall (Anglia and East Midlands), Rod Wilson (North West), ColinAnderson, Doug Bing and Guy Halls (South West), Gordon Best (Scotland) andJohn Berry (Ireland). I urge you to attend regional gatherings. As you will see inthe Summer Outpost, Ireland has a new venue this year, and has always been agreat gathering.

Moving onto events you will recall that last year you filled in a questionnairere: the Dinner, the Braai and the AGM. The result from that questionnaire andfurther afield showed that the AGM should remain in May, and that Saturdaymidday was right. The Braai should be a Saturday lunchtime enabling those whowished only to have a day out, could attend. The Dinner was split 50/50 betweendinner and lunch. Therefore 2016 and 2017 will remain a formal Dinner. Yourcommittee will re-visit the issue during that time.

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repeated this year. If you have not yet booked a room at the Lodge then makehaste as I believe that there are only three rooms left on our allocation. Howeverthere are Travelodges, Premier Inns, and Holiday Inn Expresses nearby.We have been lucky in obtaining a speaker for the Dinner this year who should bevery interesting.

In concluding this report I must offer my sincere thanks to Alan Toms, FredPunter and President Peter Phillips for their work on the revised constitution.Many hours have been spent on this and we have received the draft which hasbeen approved by the working party, read by the Committee and circulated viae-mail to yourselves. Later in the meeting Alan will recommend that the meetingadopts the revised Constitution in its draft form and I ask for your support andagreement.

At this meeting I also recognise the immense amount of work that AndrewField has put in to bring the branches together and reach an agreement on theConstitution, and with your permission I will write to Andy accordingly.

Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for being here today, your continuedsupport of the Association and our Branch. I will endeavour to serve to the bestof my ability.’

Acceptance of the Chairman’s report was proposed by Barry Henson,seconded by Alan Lane and carried.

At this time, the Chairman asked the Trust Patron, Lord Walker to presentPeter Biddulph with a certificate of Honorary Life Membership of the UK Branchof the BSAP Regimental Association.Finance: Financial reports (attached) were presented by Jim Harris. Reportsshowed an excess of income over expenditure of £6842.29. Acceptance of thereports were proposed by Peter Phillips, seconded by Bruce Braes and carried.Trust: Alan Toms reported, ‘It was a quiet year for the Trust with two grantstotalling £1,050 being made and advice and assistance given in a third case,although it has to be said 2016 is already shaping up to be busier’.

Donations to the Trust were received from - Ted and Roz Crawford whoasked for donations to the Trust in lieu of gifts to mark their wedding anniversary,Sid Hapgood-Strickland in memory of his wife Vera, and Jean Illingworth,the daughter of Col. H Jackson. The Trustees are very grateful to them and toall those who continue to contribute regularly to the Trust.

The accounts show the Trust’s finances remain strong. The Trustees invested£25,000 in a 'cautious growth' fund with Sanlam in an effort to improve thereturns from investments.

The Almoner, Peter Biddulph, is standing down, to be replaced by TonyGranger. Peter has carried out the tasks of the Almoner with enthusiasm andthe Trustees thank him for all the efforts he made on behalf of those memberswho needed assistance.

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carried out their duties diligently. They devoted a great deal of their time to theaffairs of the Trust throughout the year.

6650 Peter Combes is running from London to Brighton on the weekend ofthe 28 May. Any monies raised by Peter will be for the Trust fund and memberswere encouraged to make donations via Peter Biddulph.’Almoner: Peter Biddulph reported – ‘Well, I would ask you all to make a notethat on the 21 May 2016, having been accorded the honour of life membership.Peter Biddulph was almost lost for words!

I welcome my successor, Tony Granger and offer him my help and supportwhenever he needs it.

Five years ago last March I spent a pleasant weekend at the home of Ted andTina Ayers-Hunt, taking over the duties as the Almoner. Five years later for mylast duty I was again in their company at the funeral of our dear friend and loyalsupporter of the association - Hugh Phillips.

In my 37 year police career in three forces my best two jobs in the policewere working in the Black South of Highfields and Harare, and the other headinga team of Kent police female officers, investigating all forms of abuse of womenand children. My best job out of the police has to be the position of Almoner.

What have I done? Well, nothing really, the work has been done by theassistant almoners whose numbers increased by over 300% to cover most of thecountry with many enquiries into the health and welfare of less fortunatemembers.

Next we set about making contact with all the 100 plus widows to assure theAssociation of their health and welfare. At the time there were 106 widows and allwere contacted. Ted and I composed a letter to each widow which was insertedin their Christmas card, reminding them that we are here for them wheneverneeded. Many letters of thanks were subsequently received.

Through our requests to the Trustees we were granted varying sums ofmoney to provide fuel for hospital visits, removal expenses, hotel accommodation(when loved ones were in hospital, so they could be nearby), assistance withfuneral expenses and hearing-aid grants. These were gratefully received bymembers and I know that their daily lives were made easier because of thesegrants.

Many funerals have been attended throughout these years including (aspreviously mentioned) Hugh Phillips and Tim Weimer - both well attended bymembers - showing their appreciation for such dedicated servants of theAssociation.

At this point I would like to remind you all of the generous and dedicatedefforts of Peter Combes. Peter is a member of the Natal Branch and is runningthe 100km London to Brighton Run on 28 May. Donations are coming in but Iknow that we can do better! Please support Peter’s efforts, the sponsorship ofwhich will increase our Trust Fund. Donations should be sent to the BSAP Trust.

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Their advice and counsel when sought. They have both set a standard of loyaltyand their dedication way beyond most. Staff Officer (Welfare and Sport)extraordinary, Fred Punter, has been a regular confidante and has my gratefulthanks.

I congratulate our chairman for both his bravery (in agreeing to replace thelong serving chairman, Peter Phillips) and his commercial organisational skillswhich he used to our advantage.

My friend Biff Way for all his work in the South East and through his efforts,our region’s gatherings have become special occasions and very well supported.

My friend Alan Toms, as chairman of the Trustees accuses me of attemptingto twist their arms, to which I plead guilty. In mitigation I submit that I onlyresort to such behaviour with the sole aim of getting as much financial assistanceas possible for our members when I see there is a need. Looking back I amproud to say it worked! But I know that the Trustees carry out their duties anddecisions with the utmost professionalism

A recent letter of thanks reads, ‘Dear Peter, I would like to express my gratefulthanks to you and the BSAP Trust and all those involved in granting me such awonderful and generous gift, which will enable me to have some new hearingaids from Hearing Star. I have for many years been unable to enjoyconversations with family and friends and trying to hear at meetings, also nothaving to ask people to repeat what they have said to me.’ (The membercontinued, after the hearing aids were fitted) ‘I cannot get over what a differencethis has made to my life. The audiologist advised me that my hearing damage isquite acute, however my new hearing aids have made it possible for me to enjoylife better than I have for many years. Peter, thank you for all your kindness andhelp that I have been given by the Trust.’

It is one of my next objectives to become a Trustee in due course.Finally I thank Maggie for putting up with some of my moments and for her

great support and excellent advice and last but not least, you the members,without whom there would be no association. I thank you all’.Election of Officers: Three members retire by rotation. Mike Coleman, AlanToms and Jim Hazlett. Barry Henson stood down as Hon. Secretary. PeterBiddulph stood down as Almoner. Nominations were received in respect of Hon.Secretary, Steve Acornley and Almoner, Tony Granger.Next year’s committee is: Mike Coleman - Chairman, Alan Toms - DeputyChairman, Jim Harris - Treasurer, Steve Acornley - Hon. Secretary, BertieCubitt - Deputy Hon. Secretary, Parry Jones - Outpost Editor and EventsSecretary, Bruce Braes - Signals, Tony Granger - Almoner and Peter BiddulphCommittee Member.Election of Auditors: No change - Tony Granger continues as AssociationAuditor and Peter Phillips continues as Trust Auditor for the forthcoming year.Proposed by Alan Lane and seconded by Biff Way and carried.

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Any Other BusinessMemorabilia: The Chairman advised that new items of memorabilia have beenprocured these being caps, pens and jute bags all with the BSAP badge.By-laws: The Chairman asked Alan Toms to speak on the proposed changes tothe UK Branch By-laws. Alan advised that changes had been circulated.It is proposed that the UK Branch By-laws be amended as follows.Firstly - delete the existing section 9 and replace with:9. Finance1. The Committee shall cause proper books of account to be kept with respect

to:a) the assets and liabilities of the Branch.b) the sums of money received and expended by the Branch.c) all sales and purchases of goods by the Branch.

2. The Branch Treasurer will be responsible for maintaining the books ofaccounts of the Branch and shall:

a) record full details of all monies received and paid out.b) maintain records of items of stock purchased and sold.c) hold all cheque books, bank books and other documents relating to

Branch accounts.d) the Treasurer’s residential address will be the address used for Branch

financial matters.3. All monies received by any committee member relating to Branch matters

should be paid promptly into the Branch bank account and the Treasureradvised, by e-mail or mail, of the full details of the payment.

4. Authorised signatories on the Branch cheque books and authorised users ofBranch Internet Banking are the Treasurer, Chairman, Deputy Chairman andSecretary.

a) Any two of the above signatories, normally the Treasurer and one other,must sign any cheques for payment.b) Payments made by Internet Banking from Branch Bank accounts willonly be made by the Branch Treasurer with the authority by e-mail or inwriting of one other authorised user, except in the Treasurer’s absencewhen one other authorised user, with a second authorised user’sagreement may make a payment. The Treasurer must be advised of anysuch payments made as soon as possible and provided with the relevantauthority from both users either by e-mail or in writing.

5. Requests for payment from Branch accounts should be first authorised by theChairman, or if the Chairman is not available, the Deputy Chairman, thenforwarded by e-mail or mail to the Treasurer for payment.

6. The Treasurer must ensure that all payments made are supported by therelevant request, invoice, (such invoice to be certified correct by the memberreceiving the goods or services invoiced), email or written authority and willkeep written copies on file of such documents. è

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7. The committee shall, at the Annual General Meeting each year, lay beforemembers an income and expenditure account in respect of the previousfinancial year together with a balance sheet made up to the same date.

8. The Chairman of the Committee shall cause the books of account to beexamined each year when the annual accounts are prepared.

9. The Treasurer shall prepare and present an up-to-date statement of theBranch finances at each meeting of the Committee.

The purpose of this amendment is to bring Branch accounting practice up to dateto provide for the use of internet banking and electronic communication.Secondly - it is proposed the by-laws be amended in section 5 by the addition offurther clause 1(d) as follows:‘5(1)(d) The spouse of a fully paid up member who is not themself a subscribingmember in their own right shall be entitled on the death of the member tocontinue that membership as an associate member of the Branch subject to theprovisions of subsections 2 and 3 of this section but with the additional privilegesof being entitled to receive benevolence and to be exempt from the requirementto pay an annual membership subscription as provided in section 4(5) of theseby-laws.’The purpose of this amendment is to bring the by-laws in line with current Branchpractice.Proposed by Alan Lane, and seconded Peter Biddulph and carried by membersand adopted.Regimental Association Constitution: The Chairman asked Alan Toms tospeak on the proposed changes to the UK Branch By-laws. Alan advised thatchanges had been circulated.

Alan advised that there are two main differences from the existing Constitution.First, Central Branch is to be replaced by a College of Branches which will consistof delegates from each Branch. The President of the Association will be electedby the College. The responsibilities of the College can be found in clause 6 of theproposed constitution.The second is that full membership of the Association is to be opened to ‘Anyspouse or descendant of a person who qualifies, or did qualify, for membershipof the Association’.Alan stressed that that this new Constitution will hopefully allow the Associationto continue and evolve for a great many more years.

Thanks were given to the UK Branch review committee Alan Toms, FredPunter, Peter Phillips and Andrew Field of Central for all the work they put intothe preparation.

From the floor it was indicated that as each branch would be represented by adelegate, South Africa would have more delegates by virtue of the fact that theyhave more branches and concern was raised that South African branches coulddominate the election of the President of the Association. Alan advised that thisissue would be thrashed out once the College of Branches was established. è

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Peter Philips explained how a branch was constituted.Adoption of the new Constitution was proposed by Parry Jones and seconded byTony Granger and carried with no objections.Zimbabwe Pensioners: Tony Granger advised that Heather Milner wasrunning a raffle to benefit the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund. First prize is anoil painting by Bev Samler. Heather has been responsible (almost solely) forraising £40,000 for the fund.Funeral Insurance: Tony Granger advised that there is an opportunity for aGroup Affinity Scheme for BSAP Association members and spouses. A number ofmembers from the floor indicated an interest and Tony advised that he will lookinto the details.Vote of thanks: was proposed by John Balchin to the committee and thoseother members working behind the scenes.Closure: There being no further business to hand, the Chairman thanked all forattending and closed the meeting at 12:03.2016 AGM attendees - Lord Michael Walker (Patron), 4278 John Balchin,4428 Bruce and Odette Gates, 4735 Cliff Rogers, 4819 Brian and Jacky Lay,4840 Mike Purslow, 4882 Peter Dancer, 5027 John Collier, 5248 Alan Lane,5358 Mick York, 5625 Biff Way, 5651 Phil Nobes, 5725 Phil Mead, 5662 BarryHenson, 5998 Ian and Finda Dunbar, 6123 Brian Pym, 6193 Peter and CherylGood, 6338 Ed Bodington, 6348 Dennis Poole, 6360 John Moxham,6514/7562 Chris Johnson, 6609 Parry Jones, 6632 Gerry Paxton, 6657 KeithSamler, 6737 Mike Coleman, 6753 Roger Cook, 6877 Tich Burgoyne, 6905Peter Phillips, 7067 Bruce Feast, 7211 Peter Biddulph and Maggie Mitchell,7359 Bertie Cubitt, 7363 Brian McGarry, 7391 Alan Toms, 7784 SteveAcornley, 7875 Terry Keen, 8719 Tony Whately-Smith, 9086 Tony Granger,9565 Jim Bowie, 10577 Jim Harris, 110619 Bruce Braes, 111697 CharlesBennett, NS 90566 Chris Tate, 201279 Heather Milner and 204556 CarolineWitts. Total of 49 Members.2016 AGM apologies4484 Buchan Telfer, 4503 Derek Humberstone, 4708 Peter Munson, 4853Fred Punter, 4996 John Neale, 5075 Dick Ray, 5111 Jack Bacon, 5141 IvanStitt, 5508 Gordon Norris, 5559 Dick Thompson, 5576 Gerry Phillips, 5615Tom Meekin, 5681 Robin Harvey, 5907 Peter Wilson, 5920/7034 Mike Wills,5947 Martin Edwards, 5976 Nigel Seaward, 6012 Alistair Patterson, 6308 DanHughes, 6326 John Pointer, 6388 Will Cornell, 6347 Phil Cunliffe-Steele,6366 Jim Stoker, 6431 Chris Roberts, 6629 George Glibbery, 6721 PeterRussell, 6841 Brian Tindale, 6985 Tony Mitchell, 7072 Terry and JanWalmsley, 7225 Keith Brown, 7396 Jim Hazlett, 7941 Randal Kennerley,8182 Dave Ainsworth, 9260 Dave Ward, 9591 Les Burrow, 15043 Bob Potter,715 Jean Henson, 956 Hilda Olivier, Assoc. Sandi Henson, Assoc. Iain Henson,Assoc. Steve Morgan, widow Jeanne May. Total of 38 Members.

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The BSAP AGM 2016

The raison d’etre of the AGM has been fully reported on in the copy of theminutes included above. It was good to see so many in attendance and thecamaraderie that was engendered.

Keith Samler, Gerry Paxton & Brian Pym Mike Coleman, Roger Cook & John Collier

Alan Toms & Charles Bennett Brian & Jacky Lay Barry Henson & Parry Jones

John Balchin, Jim Bowie & Cliff Rogers

Phil Mead & Peter Nobes

Peter Biddulph receiving his certificate as an

Honorary Life Member of the UK Branch from

Field Marshall Lord Walker

Cheryl & Peter Good

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Diary Dates There may be more comprehensive notices about the following events elsewhere.

▪ First Tuesday of every month is the VSC social evening starting at 17:30.All members of the Association and their guests are welcome. Especiallywelcome will be former members of the Regiment from overseas.

▪ 30 July: BSAP Braai at Stoneleigh Park. See pages 38 and 39.

▪ 3 September: The Irish Gathering. Details on page 34.

▪ 11 September: North West Regional Gathering, from 12:00 at Feildens Arms,Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7PR. Contact 4933 Rod Wilson, Tel: 0151

6051333 Email: <rodwil2@tiscali.co.uk>

▪ 30 September: BSAP Regimental Association Dinner at Victory Services Club.Details on pages 40 and 41.

▪ 15 October: South-West Gathering at the Dolphin Hotel, Station Rd, BoveyTracey, Devon. TQ13 9AL from 11.00 (Telephone 01626 832413 foraccommodation)

▪ 6 December: BSAP Association (UK Branch) Christmas Sundowner - details inthe Winter issue 94.

5498 Raoul Gilbert - in memory of Dave Sloman

BSAP WebsitesDo you know the BSAP has a general website with many details of BSAP-relatedactivities, news and photographs (old and recent) of members? All issues of thevarious Outposts by other branches are available on the website. Why don’t youhave a look? Enter www.bsap.org and it will take you into this wonderful world.

New Members and Change of Details

The following are new members, and others who have changed contact details.I am sure that you are fully aware that these details are confidential tomembers of the BSAP Association, and should not be revealed to others withoutthe express prior permission of the member concerned.

New members

● 7363 Brian Arthur McGarry, 22 Mountbatten Pavilion, Royal British LegionVillage, Aylesford, ME20 7SE Mob: 07986 683762Email: brianmacgarry46@gmail.com

● 9518 Stuart (Stu) Russell Hamer, 80 Brendon Road, Portishead, Bristol BS206DQ Tel: 01275 399028 Mob: 07966 694202 Email: artisa@sky.com

● 10244 Garry Lance McWade, 8 Rochford Green, Rochford Abbey, Kill,Co. Kildare W91 C671 Tel: +35345 877563 Mob: +35387 2253798Email: garry.mcwade@tlccentre.ie

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Continued from the previous page

● Assoc. Corinne Linda Meekin, 40 Portmuck Road, Island Magee, Larne, AntrimBT40 3TP Tel: 02893382628 Mob: 07803410950Email: cor.anchorage@gmail.com (daughter of 5615 Tom and Joan Meekin)

● Assoc. Jenny Wooley, 38 Gawsworth Road, Great Sutton, Wirral CH66 3JQMob: 07870 528301 Email: jenvet2001@yahoo.co.uk (daughter of 7207

Arnold and Paula Wooley)

● Assoc. John Wooley, 12 Cwrt Brennig, Buckley, Sir Fflint CH7 2AF Mob: 07973306739 Email: ninthgoose@hotmail.com (son of 7207 Arnold and PaulaWooley)

● Assoc. Terrence Paul Brewster, 2 Rowan Drive, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury,GL20 7BA Tel: 01684 276703 Mob: 07894 202215Email: paul.brewster4@btinternet.com

● Assoc. Gillian Billingham, 7 St Andrews Gardens, Cobham, KT11 1HGTel: 01932 8673338 Email: eve.billingham@gmail.com (sister of 4186

Alan (Lofty) Sims)

Change of details

● 4046 Ted Galloway, Tel: 0131 5567594

● 4851 Murray Harrison, Email: murray.harrison4851@outlook.com

● (5109) Ethel Aked, Suite 332, 1831 Parkview Crescent, Kelowna, BritishColumbia, Canada. Tel: 250 4598 3388

● 5659 Henry (Hoppy) Hopkins, Email: hopkins714@talktalk.net

● 6482 Alan Stevenson, Email: alan@stevensons-scotland.com (N.B. the final son Alan’s name in the address)

● 6679 Toby Hickman, Email: tobyh@fastmail.com

● 6843 Don Andrews, Email: donandrews.da@gmail.com

● 7156 Paul Rust, correct post code is GL3 3TS

● 7784 Steve Acornley, Rowan Tree Cottage, Lochton, Birgham TD12 4NH,Berwickshire Tel: 01890 830 235

● 7833 Ralph D Macleod, The Poplars, Main Road, Fraisthorpe, East YorkshireYO15 3QT Tel: 01262 604718

● 8131 Brian Hodson, Flat 11 Highland House, 18 – 20 Carew Road, EastbourneBN21 2JD Tel: 01323 638972

● 8275 Alistair Morgan, 48 Duncan Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9BUTel: 01249 322668 Email: morgan.alastair@gmail.com

● 8443 Anthony Murphy, Email: anthonymurphy@suremail.im

● 8693 Dave Lemon, Email: albidaman@aol.com

● WP 950101 Sherri Lynn, 2 Morris Court, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham,Gloucestershire GL51 6EH Tel: 01242 241559

● 26811 J van den Berg, Email: joevdb@gmail.com

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South-East Gathering

The South-East gatherings continue to flourish and the latest one took place onSaturday 9 April 2016 at the usual venue, The Pippin, in Maidstone, Kent.It is so popular that some members arrived before the doors were officiallyopened at 11:30 to comply with their licence [although Diary Dates in the previous UK

Outpost had advertised is as starting at 11:00 - Ed.] . They did not have to wait longbefore entry was gained to find the ever-efficient organisers 5625 Biff and Netta

Way getting ready for everyone tosign-in and to give out name badges.

The bar opened and everyoneordered their favourite tipple, met upwith colleagues and friends thencaught up with the latest news. Onenotable meeting was between 5314Keith Crute and 7363 BrianMcGarry (who had moved to theUK from South Africa the previousweek). After his BSAP service, Keithjoined the Kent Police and as a PC atBroadstairs took Brian (who was

then a Cadet in the Kent Force) to showhim around the beat. It was during thisperiod that Keith suggested to Brian thathe might like to see a little of the worldand go to Rhodesia. Brian obviously likedthe idea and then saw an advertisementfor the BSAP in the local paper. He applied,was accepted and attested into the Forcein 1965 where he served until 1971 beforegoing to South Africa. They had not seen

each other for 50years, and notsurprisingly, had alot of catching upto do. [I last sawBrian in 1968 in CIDSalisbury, before Iwas transferred toCID Que Que - Ed.]

It was nice tosee the number ofwidows attending

Keith Crute & Brian McGarry

Biff & Neeta Way

Jean Ashburner, Annette Nobes & Hazel Borrett

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and enjoying the company, andalso to welcome our RAA guests.

The Pippin laid on a very tastyfinger buffet of delights althoughthe usual chicken drum sticks weremissing (due to the latest EUHealth and Safety Regulations) sochicken wings were served instead.There was ample, even for thosewanting seconds and thirds.

The raffle or, as it turned out, a

tombola was held which wouldn’t behave been possible without the manyprizes generously given by thoseattending – thank you all. As usualAnne Johnson drew the short strawto sell the tickets and what a goodjob she did – thank you Anne. Thetombola raised £200 for Associationfunds.

It was late in the afternoon when

members and guests beganto say their farewells afteranother very successfulgathering. Once again a bigvote of thanks to Biff andNetta for their hard work inorganising the gathering andmaking it so popular. It is

hoped that more members, who livelocally, will support future gatherings.

Those attending were: JeanAshburner (daughter of 2300Laurence Burton), (4277) DianaSomney, 4428 Bruce and OddetteGates, (4942) Ivy Marriott withdaughter Debbie, 5248 Alan andPauline Lane, 5314 Keith Crute, 5351Derek and Babs Hollis,

Ann & Brian Hodson

Chris & Anne Johnson

Mick & May Woods, Ivy & Debbie Marriott

Peter Phillips, Betty Simpson & Jim Harris

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5486 Mick and May Wood, (5505) JeanMiners and Ida Ballard, 5625 Biff andNetta Way with Alan and Margaret Allsop,5651 Phil and Annette Nobes, (5943) HazelBorrett, 6355 Mike Moysen with ToddKingsley-Jones, 6514/7562 Chris andAnne Johnson, 6905 Peter Phillips, 7072Terry and Jan Walmsley with PennyTimmis, 7211 Peter Biddulph, 7363 BrianMcGarry, 8131 Brian and Ann Hodson,

8715 Len and Barbara Taylor, 10577Jim Harris, WP 950 Betty Simpson,P/R 16043 Percy Claridge, P/R381733 Ron Dicken with Alice Mann,Carolyn Burton and Sandra Grams,S/R Norman Simister, and from theRAA, Malcolm Clewer, Mike and AileenShute, Hobo and Jenny Hobson andWill and Viv Ransom.

5248 Alan Lane

Bruce Gates & Percy Claridge

Derek Hollis & Norman Simister

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VSC Gatherings

1 March 2015 – once again a small attendance at this month’s get together.It is a pity that more members who live or work in and around London do notmake the effort to attend, after all it is only for a couple of hours once a monthand surely you can manage that. Regulars showing their faces were: 4278 JohnBalchin, 5248 Alan Lane, 6737 Mike Coleman, 6877 Tich Burgoyne and6905 Peter Phillips.

5 April 2016 – this month we were able to welcome 7363 Brian McGarry whohad just arrived from South Africa the previous day. It was good to see him andcatch up with all his news. Brian has re-located to England and we hope to seemore of him at future Branch gatherings. Making up the numbers were: 5248Alan Lane, 5625 Biff Way, 6424 Wynne Berry, 6877 Tich Burgoyne, 6905Peter Phillips and 7211 Peter Biddulph.

3 May 2016 – the usual regulars this month, possibly due to the Annual GeneralMeeting being held later in the month. Enjoying the company were: 5248 AlanLane, 5625 Biff Way, 6877 Tich Burgoyne, 6905 Peter Phillips, 7211 PeterBiddulph and 7363 Brain McGarry.

7 June 2016 – luckily there was a better turnout at this month’s gatheringwhere we were pleased to welcome and entertain 5914 Michael Feeny fromAmerica and 6650 Peter Combes from KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Whilst Peterwas in England visiting family and friends, he took part in the London 2 BrightonChallenge, a 100km run/jog/walk event which he successfully completed in justunder 21 hours. Peter had agreed to donate any sponsorship money to theTrust Fund of the UK Branch of the Association. During the evening, ourHonorary Life President, 6905 Peter Phillips thanked Peter for the tremendouseffort he had made to complete the run and for his very kind generosity indonating his sponsorship donations to the Trust. To date almost £2000 has been

Peter Phillips, Tich Burgoyne, Biff Way, Wynne Berry, Brian MacGarry & Peter Biddulph

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donated to the Fund – agreat effort and thank youto those who have made adonation. In recognition ofPeter’s efforts, Peterpresented Peter with acertificate awarding himHonorary Life Membershipof the UK Branch of theAssociation. (See page 48for further report onPeter’s run). Othersenjoying the company andoccasion were: 4278 JohnBalchin, 4428 Bruce andOdette Gates, 5248 AlanLane, 5625 Biff Way,6371 Lee and Jan LeCrerar, 6609 Parry Jones,

6737 Mike Coleman, 6877 Tich Burgoyne, 7211 Peter Biddulph, 7359 BertieCubitt, 7391 Alan Toms, 8691 George and Betty McLennan and 110619 BruceBraes.

5248 Alan Lane

More photos overleaf

The President, Peter Phillips presenting a

Certificate of Honorary Life Membership to

Peter Combes, while the Deputy Chairman,

Alan Toms, looks on

Lee & Jan Le Crerar with Peter Combes

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Mike Feeny & Biff Way Tich Burgoyne, Parry Jones &

Bruce Braes

Wilbur Smith and a Rhinoceros

The plight of the Black Rhinoceros is, of course, due mostly to the value of its hornand the ferocious poaching this engenders. However, a contributory factor to thedeclining rhino population is the animals disorganized mating habits. It seems thatthe female rhino only becomes receptive to the male's attentions every threeyears or so, while the male only becomes interested in her at the same intervals.A condition known quite appropriately as must. The problem is synchronization, fortheir amorous inclinations do not always coincide.

In the early Sixties, I was invited, along with a host of journalists and otherluminaries, to be present at an attempt by the Rhodesian Game and TsetseDepartment to solve this problem of poor timing. The idea was to capture a malerhino and induce him to deliver a quantity of sperm that could be stored until thatday in the distant future when his mate's fancy turned lightly to thoughts of love.We departed from the Zambesi Valley in an impressive convoy of trucks , countingin our midst none other than the Director of the game department in person,together with his minions, a veterinary surgeon, an electrician and sundry othertechnicians, all deemed necessary to make the harvest.

The local game scouts had been sent out to scout the bush for the largest,most virile rhino they could find. They had done their job to perfection and led usto a beast at least the size of a small granite kopje with a horn on his noseconsiderably longer than my arm. The trick was to get this monster into a robustmobile pen, which had been constructed to accommodate him.

With the Director of the Game Department shouting frantic orders from thesafety of the largest truck, the pursuit was on. The tumult and the shouting wereapocalyptic. Clouds of dust flew in all directions, trees, and vegetation weredestroyed, game scouts scattered like chaff, but finally the rhino had about a litreof narcotics shot into his rump and his mood became dreamy and benign. Withforty black game guards heaving and shoving, and the Director still shoutingorders from the truck, the rhino was wedged into his cage, and stood there witha happy grin on his face.

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At this stage, the Director deemed it safe to emerge from the cab of his truck andhe came amongst us resplendent in starched and immaculately ironed bush jacketwith a colourful silk scarf at this throat. With an imperial gesture, he ordered theportable electric generator to be brought forward and positioned behind thecaptured animal. This was a machine, which was capable of lighting up a smallcity, and it was equipped with two wheels that made it resemble a roman chariot.The Director climbed up on the generator to better address us. We gatheredaround attentively while he explained what was to happen next.

It seemed that the only way to get what we had come for was to introduce anelectrode into the rhino's rear end, and to deliver a mild electric shock, no morethan a few volts, which would be enough to pull his trigger for him.

The Director gave another order and the veterinary surgeon greased somethingthat looked like an acoustic torpedo and which was attached to the generator withsturdy insulated wires. He then went up behind the somnolent beast and thrust itup him to a full arms length, at which the rhino opened his eyes very wide indeed.

The veterinary and his two black assistants now moved into position with alarge bucket and assumed expectant expressions. We, the audience, crowdedcloser so as not to miss a single detail of the drama. The Director still mounted onthe generator trailer, nodded to the electrician who threw the switch and chaosreigned. In the subsequent departmental enquiry the blame was placed squarelyon the shoulders of the electrician. It seems that in the heat of the moment hiswits had deserted him and instead of connecting up his apparatus to deliver agentle five volts, he had crossed his wires and the rhino received a full 500 voltsup his rear end.

His reaction was spectacular. Four tons of rhinoceros shot six feet straight upin the air. The cage, made of great timber baulks, exploded into its separatepieces and the rhinoceros now very much awake, took off at a gallop.

We, the audience, were no less spritely. We took to the trees with alacrity.This was the only occasion on which I have ever been passed by two journalistshalf way up a Mopane tree.

From the top branches we beheld an amazing sight, for the chariot was stillconnected to the Rhinoceros per rectum, and the director of the game departmentwas still mounted upon it, very much like Ben Hur, the charioteer.

As they disappeared from view, the rhinoceros was snorting and blowing like asteam locomotive and the Director was clinging to the front rail of his chariot andhowling like the north wind, which only encouraged the beast to greater speed.

The story has a happy ending for the following day after the director hadreturned hurriedly to his office in Salisbury, another male Rhinoceros was capturedand caged and this time the electrician got his wiring right.

I can still see the Rhinoceros's expression of surprised gratification as theswitch was thrown. You could almost hear him think to himself, ‘Oh boy! I didn'tthink this was going to happen to me for at least another three years’.

Wilbur Smith

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Anglia and East Midlands GatheringOn 23 April, 75 members of the Rhodesian Security Forces attended a CombinedForces gathering in Bedford RAFA Club. No formal register was taken but sevenBSAP members and friends attended. 9439 Glenn Seymour Hall, 111152 GavenMumberson, (7327) Maggie Plant, 6609 Parry Jones and Kate Simmons, andtwo whose names were regrettably not noted. RhodAF had 18 members and thebalance were RAA, mainly RLI.

A total of £800 was raised towards the rent and security of the RhodesianCombined Forces museum although another £400 is needed for this year. Theintention is to raise enough money to pay the rent for 2017 in advance and pay forfuture expansion to the displays. The running of the museum has been done by theRLI and RhodAF Associations and the organisers would like to see the BSAPAssociation more involved.

If the organisers can obtain £200, it would go a long way to providig a betterdisplay of the many items of BSAP memorabilia. As numbers decrease, it is up tothose remaining to make a museum demonstrating the Rhodesian pride for theirmilitary history and dedicated to the memory of all Rhodesian Forces.

There will be another function in September when the RLI celebrate their 55thanniversary. The plan is for an all-day gathering with a braai lunch and a band in theevening with dancing. The final details will depend on the numbers who commit toattending.

The Rhodesian Services Museum is very well worth viewing and there are displayscovering all the services. If any members wish to see the museum, preferably over aweekend, contact Glenn Seymour Hall at <seymourhallg@yahoo.com> and he willarrange to open up and show them around. He looks forward to welcoming manyBSAP members with their family and friends to the museum.

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The Rhodesian Combined Forces Museum

On the opposite page is a small composite of some of the exhibits on display atthe Rhodesian Combined Forces museum, which is situated in the RAFA Club inBedford. The quantity of material is amazing and it is a wonder that so much hasbeen made available.

There are notable displays of BSAP uniforms, equipment, insignia and othermaterial. There are displays of the uniforms (camouflage, undress and full-dress)of most units and a truly amazing collection of weapons from both the RhodesianForces, but also captured terrorist arms and equipment.

I cannot recommend this museum enough to all those with an interest in theRhodesian Security Forces and the Rhodesian Bush War.

There is also a display of Ian Douglas Smith, and includes items from his youthand service in the RAF.

The organisers of this museum are to be congratulated on a wonderful exhibition,and it has all been done of a shoe-string.

6609 Parry Jones

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6509 Don Scarff

Photo Gallery

4776 Julian MacDonald 6347 Brook Cunliffe-Steel

6498 Roger Dodwell

Additional photos are urgently needed to enhance the gallery and members arerequested to send copies to Alan Lane at lanepanda@aol.com preferably at fullresolution or to 109 Buckingham Gardens, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 1TN.

6507 Seamus Power 6508 Graham Rogers

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Irish Gathering 2016

We have come to the end of an era for our gatherings. For the past fourteenyears they have been held at Sandy Stokes' house and gardens and establisheda pattern of informality and camaraderie, which was appreciated by all. We allowe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Sandy for this and I know he carriedsome expenses on his own account, although he never spoke of it. The reasonfor the change is his ill-health and new domestic arrangements. We all wish hima speedy recovery and hope he gets back on his feet again soon. I must alsothank the ladies at our gatherings for all their hard work in providing thecatering over the years.

The next gathering is at The Waterside House Hotel, Donabate, justnorth of Dublin city. Contact details: Tel: +353 (0)1 843 6153; Fax: +353 (0)1843 6111; Email: info@watersidehousehotel.ie

The gathering will be on Saturday 3 September, from noon to 15:00. Timesare nominal as the venue is a hotel and you can come and go as convenient.By 15:00 the lunch, group photo and raffle should be over.

Catering will consist of bar lunches - a number of courses are available andyou can select one, two or three courses as you wish, and pay at the till forwhat you order. Drinks are available at the hotel bars.

There is a timber deck with tables and umbrellas, usual hotel lounges and aprivate function room which we can have for free. The hotel is on the seafrontand convenient to north and south, being just off the Belfast to Waterfordmotorway.You can search on-line for the details - http://www.watersidehousehotel.ieThe area is scenic, with lots to do and the hotel is available for overnight stays.

We hope Biff Way will be able to attend and act as MC for the raffle, and wewelcome items to be raffled. All the proceeds will be donated to the Association(UK Branch) funds.

Dublin Airport is under half-an-hour from the hotel and a free shuttle isprovided. This means that UK visitors could fly over in the morning, attend thegathering and fly back that evening. We hope to see you there.

5584 John Berry

5659 Hoppy Hopkins - in memory of Bob Savage

Waterside House Hotel withthe adjacent Martello Tower

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4284 Syd Hubbard

Annual Raffle 2016Look what you can win for £1!

6753 Roger Farrell-Cook has again kindly donated a first prize for thisyear - four days in a superior double room with breakfast at his HotelAuberge Camelia. This is near Lake Annecy, Chamonix Mont Blanc,France, and the prize includes an alpine champagne picnic. This may betaken as agreed with Roger within 12 months of the draw. The firstprize will include £500 spending money, and there is no cash alternativeto the holiday.

Our raffle books contain only five tickets. To purchase additionaltickets, please include payment for these with your returned stubs, andI will complete additional tickets on your behalf. I will be grateful if youinclude sufficient pre-printed self adhesive charity name and addresslabels for me to stick onto additional tickets purchased.

5358 Mick York

Hotel Auberge Camelia6753 Roger Farrell-Cook and his lovely wife, Suzanne have offered allmembers of the UKbranch of the BSAPAssociation and theirfamilies a discount of50% on rooms during2016/17 (subject toavailability). This is tocommemorate the 22ndanniversary of therebuildingand opening of the HotelAuberge Camelia, in the French Alps.The history of the rebuild was fascinating and took two years. A Yearin Provence by Peter Male could have almost taken a leaf out of ourbook - had we written one!Contact Roger or Suzanne direct and quote your Regimentalnumber.Hotel Auberge Camelia 406 Route de Villaz, Aviernoz, 74570, Francewww.hotelcamelia.com +33 (0) 4 50 22 44 24 or +33 (0) 4 50 22 99 99

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South-West Gathering

We had a good turnout again at Bovey Tracey on 7 May 2016, with anattendance of 43, and it was heartening to see new faces. Nearly half thatnumber again sent their apologies, including 8693 Dave Lemon who we werevery pleased to hear had not gone to meet his maker.Heather Milner supervised our usual raffle and the sale of tickets for the raffleof Bev Samler’s painting Majestic Elephant, to raise funds for the ZimbabwePensioners Support Fund, went well. Bev’s excellent painting was on display andthe second prize was two tickets for South Africa v Barbarians at Wembley onBonfire Night. These are really good prizes so please contact Heather on heremail address <heatherbmilner@btinternet.com> and she will post tickets toyour addresses or telephone her on 01747 840095 if she doesn’t answer, leave a

message and she will get backto you for your details.

Martin and Sally Powisreported a most enjoyablefunction and even better in theevening – nine people stayedover - a record. The DolphinHotel continues to be a finevenue for us with plenty of freeparking, good accommodation,excellent food and cold beers.Thanks again to Dave and Cindy

Kennedy for finding it.Our next meeting will be on

Saturday 15 October, at the DolphinHotel, Station Road, Bovey Tracey,Devon TQ13 9AL. Tel: 01626 832413.

Those attending were 4799Charles Sutton, 4976 JulianMacdonald, 5117 Dick Hall, 5217Nigel Harris, 5248 Alan and PaulineLane, 5349 Peter and Ann Lane,5659 Hoppy Hopkins, 5682 Peterand Angela Brock, 5755 Stewart Edwards, 6197 Keith and Barbara Addisonand their daughter Bridgette, 6434 Alf Taylor and his son Scott, 6575 BrianCoveley, 6657 Keith and Bev Samler, 6902 Bob and Eleanor Horn, 7156 PaulRust, Guest Joan James, 8315 John Padbury, 8515 Martin and Sally Powis,9281 Steve Teasdale, 9661 Colin and Louise Anderson, 14777 HowardGarbett, 21962 Dave and Lesley Vickery, 26265 Norman and Wendy Baker,78946 Hans and Diana Hansen, 201297 Heather Milner, 202956 Hilda Olivier

(5479) Jan Leach - in loving memory of husband, Michael

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and her son Peter, Guest BarbaraBotha, 204556 Caroline Witts andTommy Tomkins (NRPA)Apologies were received from (4082)Margaret Manning, 4600 TerenceMesley-Spong, 4882 PeterDancer, 5398 Timothy Potter 5541Richard Mallinson, 6336 Tony Hall,6509 Don Scarff, 7125 Pop Ellis,7367 Peter Ruck, 8355 ChrisButler, 9196 Doug and Jane Bing,9621 Guy Halls, 9640 DavePenman, 900924 RichardOldridge, WP 354 Jenny Evison,204642 Mary Martin, and SteveSherren.

9661 Colin Anderson

4777 Tackie MacIntosh - in memory of Jock Tait

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BSAP BraaiThe braai will again be lunch-time (for those wishing to make it a dayvisit, thereby saving accommodation costs) and will be held atFarmers’ Fayre, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry on Saturday 30 July at acost of £15 per person. See the next page for further information.

Accommodation has been booked at Stoneleigh Park Lodge, a four-star guest house located within the extensive grounds of an exhibitionand conference centre. It is accessible from all parts of Britain, beingfive miles from Coventry situated just off the A46, which links the M40with the M69 and M6.

Rooms at Stoneleigh Park Lodge (with full English breakfast) areavailable at £60 for single occupancy and £80 for double occupancy.Members should book their own rooms by telephoning the hotel andadvising it is for the BSAP Braai. If you do not book through the BSAPbooking you may find the hotel fully booked and be required to payfull rates.

The en-suite rooms have bath and shower, free Wi-Fi, TV, radio,Tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast will be available from07:00.There is ample car parking and camping on site.Use postcode CV8 2LG for your satnav.Contact details: tel. 02476 690123, fax 02476 690789,email info@stoneleighparklodge.comwebsite www.stoneleighparklodge.com Continued

BSAP BraaiCut off or copy this portion and send it with your payment to Parry Jones.

Reg. No. Name will require the Braai

for (no. of people) @ £15 each and I enclose my cheque (payable to

BSAP Association) or I have made an EFT for £

See overleaf for ways of paying.

The names of my guests and special dietary requirements are listed overleaf.

Should you need to contact me, my telephone number is

and my email is @

5725 Phil Mead

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BSAP Braai continued

The braai will consist of: handmade beef or veggie burger (chickpea andmushroom), BBQ chicken skewer or halloumi and vegetable skewer,farmhouse Cumberland sausage, coleslaw, potato salad with FarmersFayre secret dressing, salad, artisan bread basket, plus a pudding.

The premises will be open from 10:30 with the braai starting at 12:00noon. There is a bar, and drinks will be available throughout the day. Youdo not need to be resident at the lodge to participate in the braai or toaccess the bar at the Lodge. The Reunion Centre, with its displays and theMemorabilia Shop, will be open from 11:00.

Enquiries about the braai to Parry Jones <outpost.uk@bsap.org> or01832 732668. For enquiries about the hotel see the preceding page.

You may book for the braai only, by completing the application formbelow and mailing, with a cheque for £15 per person (payable to BSAPAssociation), by post to Parry Jones, 18 Roman Way, Thrapston,Northants NN14 4TE, or by EFT of £15 per person (see page 8)and sending an email containing the information required in theapplication form to outpost.uk@bsap.org.

The closing date for applications is noon on 15 July.

Remember - use postcode CV8 2LG for your satnav.Other accommodation - There is a wide range of accommodation in

the area. Details available from www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.ukor tel. 02476 2225616. The nearest Travelodge and Premier Inn are atWarwick and Leamington Spa. There are rail stations at Coventry andWarwick, and taxis at both.

5615 Tom Meekin

BSAP BraaiCut off or copy this portion

Names of guests

Dietary requirements

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Annual Regimental Dinner 2016

The British South Africa Police Regimental Association

The Carisbrooke Hall, Victory Services Club,Seymour Street, London W2 2HF

Telephone 020 7723 4474

For members of the BSAP Regimental Association,ex-members of the BSAP (Regular or Reserve),

and guests

Friday 30 September

Guest Speaker

Adrian StonesFormer President of the Special Forces Club

Programme 17:00 Reception 18:45 Mess Call 19:00 Dinner

Dinner jacket with miniaturesDark lounge suit with medals will be acceptable

Members* £10, guests £30all drinks to member’s own account.

* In this context, members are those, including Associate Members, in good standing with the UK Branch of the

BSAP Regimental Association on 19 September 2016.

"----------------------------------------------------------------------Annual Regimental Dinner 2016 Application

Please reserve tickets for me and my guests. number Regtl number name

The names of my guests are:

I enclose my cheque (payable to BSAP Association) for £

Please do not include payments for the raffle.

6360 John Moxham

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"----------------------------------------------------------------------

I require the following dietary options:

If you do not specify a dietary option, you will be served the standard meal.

Please endorse the name(s) of your guests (and Force number ifappropriate) here.

I wish to sit at the same table as No. name

8515 Martin Powis - in memory of Ged Alderson

Thanks to generous sponsorship of the dinner, the prices have beengreatly reduced for members. Please support your Regimental Dinner,which is the showpiece of the Regiment and where we can showourselves off to our best.

Accommodation - Some members of the Committee who aremembers of the VSC have booked a few rooms at members’ rates. Ifyou wish to book one of these rooms, contact the organiser who will tryand arrange a room for you. There is a limited number of roomsavailable so bookings will be on a first-come, first-served basis andrestricted to those who have confirmed their attendance at the dinner.All personal accounts are to be paid by the individual member.

The application form below should be sent with your payment to theorganiser, Parry Jones, 18 Roman Way, Thrapston, NorthantsNN14 4TE.

The Carisbrooke Hall has a maximum seating capacity of 190. Ticketswill be allocated on a first-paid, first-booked basis and bookings willclose at 23:59 on 19 September, or when all 190 seats have beenallocated.

If you wish to sit with any particular member, please nominate thatmember in the space below. The organiser cannot guarantee that yourwishes will be acceded to. Tables are limited to a maximum of ten diners.

If you want confirmation your application has been received send anemail to <outpost.uk@bsap.org> or phone Parry (01832 732668) five ormore days after you have sent the application.

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5322 Stuart Rodda

HonSec: 7784 Steve Acornley

I joined the BSAP in June 1967 (Squad 5/67) and after Depot/Driving School wasstationed at Bulawayo Central, Bulawayo CPU, Plumtree, Madhlambuzi, Nkai,Essexvale, Byo Rural GC, Beitbridge, CID Bulawayo,SB Bulawayo, SB Gwanda and SB Wankie. I left inAugust 1980 as a DInsp.

I spent three years in Klerksdorp on the goldmines having completed an underground shift bosscourse, then in 1983 joined former colleague, 7677Peter Dewe, in a home maintenance business onthe Natal North Coast.

In 1985 I joined the Bophuthatswana InternalIntelligence Service in Mafeking. 6282 Dick Knollys(ex-SB Bulawayo) was the Director General, and thetraining staff consisted mainly of former BSAPmembers - at one stage, there were four from myold squad in the service. About 19 former BSAPmembers were in the service at one time or another.

After the ANC came to power in South AfricaI was transferred to the National IntelligenceAgency and moved to Pretoria in 1995. I left theAgency in 2002 to take up commercial security contracts in Indonesia, Scotland andSingapore with former colleague 110619 Bruce Braes. I returned to Scotland at theend of 2008, where I joined the NHS Security Department at the state hospital for thecriminally insane.

At the beginning of 2013 I took up a contract with the Sugar Corporation ofUganda Ltd and returned to Scotland in January 2016. I now live in the ScottishBorders on a working farm, situated between Coldstream and Kelso. I work withSWAsset Protection Ltd, agents for SmartWater Technology, looking into rural crimeprevention initiatives.

I married Wendy, a Rhodesian girl, in 1981, and we have two beautiful daughtersand four grandchildren who are resident in Darwin and Melbourne, Australia.

I was on the Transvaal branch committee as the Memorabilia Officer prior to goingto Indonesia. I was Treasurer of the Scotland IPA Lothian and Borders branch prior togoing to Uganda and am now a member of the IPA Scotland Central branch.

I am very happy to have been appointed Hon. Secretary of the Association andwill endeavour to do as fine and comprehensive a job as has my predecessor, 5662Barry Henson. I am indebted to Barry for all the assistance he has given me in thehand-over and his offer of continued advice and assistance when needed.

Scottish GatheringFor editorial reasons and lack of space, the report (with photographs) of the

recent Scottish Gathering will appear in the next issue

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(4414) Moira Stenner - in loving memory of husband, Raymond

Almoner: 9086 Tony Granger

I attested on 17 December in Squad 7/73, aged 22, following a recruitmentcampaign led by 5934 Fred Mason. 3844 Commissioner Sid Bristow presentedme with a copy of Blue and Old Gold, A History ofThe BSAP, as part of a campaign to attractuniversity graduates. In Depot I was in theequitation squad - RH Utah. My first posting was Inyanga, and the Memberi/c was 7234 John Collier. I was posted to set upthe Ruangwe police post and had responsibilityfor the Inyanga North areas. I worked with 7511Gerry Cleland of SB, who recommended me toCID, and I was posted to CID Highlands under6283 Nobby Clark and 6316 Bob Wishart. Thenon to Drug Section under 6007 Bob Schonkenbefore transferring to SB in Salisbury. In 1975/76 I was posted to Bindura under 4829Terry Oatt and 8639 Colin Gunston. Myresponsibility was the Chiweshe TTL, going Northto Umvukwes farm areas, Centenary and alsoShamva etc. I also did stints in Mt Darwin, Mukumbura and other such salubriousplaces. I left in 1978 to go back to Rhodes University to complete an LL.B but wascalled up for SB during that year and again in 1979 for short periods. I left withthe rank of DPO. I must mention my late wife Joy who worked at Bindura Police Station at thetime, annotating dead terr. pics, and also worked occasionally as a radiographerat the Selous Scouts fort. After completing my LL.B I was admitted to the Cape Bar in 1980 as anadvocate, and later became legal adviser to Old Mutual and Head of CorporateExecutive Services before moving to the UK in 1987. When living in Cape Town,I was treasurer of the Western Cape Branch of the BSAP, secretary of VillagerRugby Club and a reservist in the SAP.

In the UK I worked as an independent financial adviser and business mentorbefore retiring to set up a business in the security and protection industry. I amvisiting Professor in Business and Law at the London Guildhall MetropolitanUniversity, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce, and member ofthe Worshipful Company of International Bankers, through which I received thefreedom of the City of London. I write books on finance and play Golden Oldiesrugby. I am a member of the International Police Association (IPA), trusteeco-ordinator of the BSAP Trust and honorary auditor of the BSAP RegimentalAssociation (UK Branch). è

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(4574) Joan Walker - in loving memory of husband, Joe

I am pleased to have been appointed Almoner of the Association, and it will be ahard act to follow, as Peter Biddulph did such a good job.

As we are an ageing organisation, more of our members may requireassistance in the future. We have a network of assistant almoners who can visitmembers locally, including hospital visits. If any member knows, or hears ofsomeone who has a medical condition or suffers from financial stress, please letme know.

Everything is totally confidential. A major problem is that Association membersare often too proud to let it be known that they require assistance of any kind,however we are sympathetic to all enquiries and the advice received could belife-changing. A recent example is a member who suffered financial stressthrough credit card and other debts that got out of hand. We dealt with the creditcard companies and negotiated a payment plan acceptable to all and reduced thedebt significantly. Result - happiness! Others have been placed in employment,received grants towards location expenses and medical care.

On the death of a member, the Almoner can supply the BSAP flag and BSAPcap to use on the coffin and provide bereavement assistance. We also look afterwidows and widowers of Members and ensure that they do not feel neglected -an important part of what we do as an Association.

Currently we are investigating a BSAP affinity group funeral costs scheme -a large percentage of Members at the AGM were in favour of this.

Contact the Almoner on <almoner.uk@bsap.org> or call me, Tony Granger,on 07968 451854.

Maintaining the Photo Gallery

Alan Lane is maintaining a photo gallery of all members of the UK Branch of theBSAP Regimental Association. He has not yet been able to meet and photographsome of you. If you think Alan does not have a recent photograph of you, helphim maintain his records and please send him a recent photograph. It shouldpreferably be at full resolution.

Send to Alan Lane at lanepanda@aol.com using jpg or a paper photograph to109 Buckingham Gardens, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 1TN.

BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP BSAP

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North-West Gathering

The 13 March Lunch was enjoyed by those who attended and we were particularlypleased to see Flash Firth and Jeanette, as Flash normally works on Sunday with achange in shift at 14:00. Which reminds me that in Bulawayo on Rogues andScroungers weekend I always had three days off but usually had to work theSaturday or Sunday whilst the rest motored off to Vic Falls. I never did get there.

Those attending were 4933 Rod Wilson (below), 6508 Graham andPat Rogers, 7050 John and Colleen Willoughby, 7084 Frank andMargaret Dearden, 7902 Brien and Anne Bonynge, 7917 Dave andAngela Farrington, 8307 Flash Firth and Jeanette McMeeken shownabove and to the right. 6609 Parry Jones and Kate Simmons, whoattended, are not shown.

Unfortunately, and sadly, three of our most valued and respectedmembers have decided they will no longer attend our meetings. Two ofthem have been with us since day one and the other since their returnfrom Zimbabwe. Toys have been thrown out of prams because Ipromised to advise a funeral date and failed to do so. Because therewas no contact with any family member I was unaware of the dateuntil the day or so before and then I forgot. I have apologised for thisoversight and I am very sorry it happened. A phone call from thoseinterested about the delayed funeral may have resolved the issue.

I have, once again, recently come out of Hospital and so was notable to attend the 12 June lunch and although I emailed a reminder toall on my list, only five members turned up. 6508 Graham Rogersstood in for me and reported that those attending had a good time andenjoyed the meal - the hotel was less than pleased at the low number.Those attending were 6508 Graham and Pat Rogers, 7084 Frank andMargaret Dearden and 7192 Steve Robins.

The North West originated the regional meetings some 20 years ago.We have never had large turnouts simply because the area has thelowest number of ex-members domiciled in a large(ish) area. Most ofus are in our eighties and as we cannot drink too much before a longdrive the conviviality is reduced (drink driving fears are being replaced by weakbladders). Recently a few members have found weekend work, mainly as nurses orcarers; for many of us, every little helps these days.

Our next meeting will be 11 September (see page 20) and then in January, on adate to be decided in September.

4933 Rod Wilson

204556 Caroline Witts

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6590 Greg Snell

Employment Opportunities

Some of us who are living on a reduced income may welcome the opportunity toengage in part-time employment.

For some years I have been involved as presiding officer at national, localgovernment elections and referenda. The payment varies for the differentelection, with general elections combined with two or more local elections,generally paying more than a single vote local election.

I started by volunteering as a poll clerk and after a couple of elections feltconfident enough to apply for a presiding officer position. Training is provided forboth poll clerks and presiding officers.

The presiding officers are responsible for the polling station to which they areallocated. They attend a briefing a few days before the election, collect the ballotbox, papers and other equipment a day or two before the election. They have tobe at the polling station by 06.15 to 06.30 (which will be opened by the key-holder) and with the poll clerk(s) set up the station. The polling booths will havealready been delivered to the polling station, but need simple erection.

The polling station is opened at 07.00. Neither the presiding officer nor the pollclerks may leave the premises during the period of the poll so it is necessary totake food and (non-alcoholic) drinks – most places have a kettle and microwave.

The job is to ensure the election runs smoothly in the polling station, issueballot papers and maintain the register of electors who have voted.

At 22:00 the ballot is closed, and there is a certain amount of admin to bedone (most can be done before the poll closes) before the presiding officer takesthe ballot box with the votes cast, unused ballot papers and other documents andequipment to a central collection station. The polling booths are usually collectedby the council.

Payment is between £200 and £250 (before tax) for a polling day and training,which equates to about £12 to £16 per hour.

Sometimes there is the opportunity to take part in the ballot count, for whichadditional payment is made. If you are interested in this contact your local-government election manager at your local town or county hall.

Perhaps you have knowledge of other opportunities that might be available formembers to earn extra cash. Provide the information and it can be included inThe Outpost.

6609 Parry Jones

I was in a shop today that sells sunglasses, and only sunglasses.

A young lady approached me and asked, ‘What brings you in today’?

I looked at her, and said, ‘I'm interested in buying a refrigerator’.

She didn't quite know how to respond.

Am I getting to be that age? I think I might wear purple tomorrow.

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London 2 Brighton 100 km ChallengeIt was early morning on Saturday 28 May 2016 when 5248 Alan Lane and 7211Peter Biddulph joined the large crowd waiting for the start of the run fromRichmond, London to Brighton. Among them was 6650 Peter Combes together

with partner, Vicki and her daughterAmy (Peter’s support team).Peter was in the UK from KwaZuluNatal, South Africa specifically forthe event. He is an experienced andhardened long-distance runner,cyclist and triathlete who hascompeted in South Africa andEngland.

After the obligatory warm-up,Peter set off shortly before 08:00for Brighton Race Course where thechallenge was to end. The route

was described as being both on and off road whichobviously could prove to be a problem for therunners, especially during the hours of darkness.

Peter, who carried his own water, some food,spare clothing and basic medical supplies, madesteady progress throughout the day arriving at thevarious timing points along the route, to be met byVicki and Amy with supplementary requirements andspare shoes.

Peter finally arrived at Brighton Race Course at04:58 on the morning of Sunday 29 May, havingcompleted the challenge in 20hrs 59mins. A trulyremarkable achievement for a very fit and spritely74 years old.

A text received from Peter after finishing said,‘L2B done and dusted. Hardest 100 ks ever attempted.Held my own against many much younger than me.Off road littered with stiles, swamps, broken anduneven rock, shale and cattle churned up pastureland. Did not lose my sense of humour’.

Peter very generously agreed that any sponsorship money received would goto the Trust Fund of the UK Branch of the Association. To date the Trust Fundhas benefited by almost £2,000 a magnificent amount, with hopefully more tocome. [You can still donate to the BSAP Trust (see page 8). Please mark all

payments 'Run' – Ed.]

4988 Bill Crossan

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recording various incidents in the life of a youngster

growing up on the numerous towns and police

stations at which his father served. The family moved

to Southern Rhodesia in 1964. Finalizing his

secondary schooling at Chaplin School, Gwelo,

Rhodesia, in 1965, the author joined the British

South Africa Police (BSAP) in March 1966 and

elected to go into the district branch of the Force. The author traces his career from a

young patrol officer, through the various ranks and district police stations on which he

served, to his retirement in August 1981 as a superintendent, in what was then Zimbabwe.

He highlights the typical lifestyle associated with a district 'copper', including anecdotes

from the Bush War that was raging.

Apart from the lighter side of the book- hitting an elephant at Makuti at 1 a.m. in a Mini

Moke; realizing five minutes before presenting his men on parade to the Officer

Commanding, at an annual inspection, that he had left his trousers at home; attending

an internal disciplinary hearing as the accused for being drunk off duty where the

presiding officer commented that the author's main defence witness appeared more

drunk than the author and dismissed the case-there are some more serious chapters

involving terrorist incidents, some of which are captured on an original station Incident

log which the author has included in the book.

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6147 Tony Andersen

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See page 7

Hats and the BSAP

There has been much talk about the wearing of hats by members of the BSAPAssociation for parades and other formal occasions. This matter was raised inIssues 83 and 84 of The UK Outpost and members’ opinions were sought. Theresponse was limited, and as a result, inconclusive. The matter was consideredby the committee which agreed to drop further discussion on the matter anddecided that it was up to individual members to wear (or not wear) a hat as theythought appropriate for any occasion. However, the matter has not gone away.The survey showed the most popular style approximated to the stable hat (asissued to recruits undergoing their depot training). I wear a Tilley Airflo hat (witha medium brim) in natural colour. These are rather expensive, but are availableat competitive prices on-line. There are similar hats widely available atreasonable prices, and there is support for those with a turned-up brim. Somemay say, this is too similar to the headgear of the RAR Association, although, itcan be said the RAR originated from the BSAP, and the RAR hat may havederived from that worn by the BSAP at that time. Is there a military historian whocan comment?

The BSAP On-line shop is selling baseball caps but it is the considered opinionof the committee that these should not be worn at formal BSAP events. I wouldnot consider a braai a formal event.

6609 Parry Jones

5743 Mike Harlow

What is it?Computer tech support? I’ve got rid

of all my cookies, now what?

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5322 Stuart Rodda

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Your LettersThe Editor declares the right to edit, or decline to acknowledge or print letters.Anonymous letters will not be used, members may opt to have their identity withheld.Advertisements should be sent to the Asst HonSec. with the appropriate fee.

Hello Parry, I have been put behind the guard for an error in the Photo Gallerythat appeared in Issue 92 of The Outpost. The photo purporting to be of 6417Harry Taylor was in fact a photo of 8800 Jim Taylor – very sorry for mymistake Harry and Jim. At least Jim will appear in the gallery again when wereach his Regimental Number, perhaps with a more recent photo.5248 Alan Lane

Dear Editor, Despite being a hackneyed phrase, Hugh Phillips (Hubert) was, inevery respect, truly an Officer and a Gentleman. Blessed with a magical senseof humour, he always ensured the welfare of the Force was paramount. Hepossessed the novel ability to be able to mix socially with Senior Officers andjuniors in rank. He frequently played sporting games at the Depot swimmingpool, and sung (more or less in tune) in various choirs.Despite the lunchtime familiarity, and oft being on the receiving end of jokes,as a result of his unique spinning tenniquoit return (which, more often thannot, confused himself, as well as members of his own team, more than theopposition), his lighthearted companionship never compromised our respect forhis rank, and unparalleled ability as SSO(Q).Latterly, I had the good fortune to serve directly under, and learn from him,and can unreservedly say I have nothing but praise, both for his qualities as aperson, and as an officer.Sir, you were one of a kind. (RIP), 6742 Graham Walker

Hi Parry, Another great meeting was organised by Jeff Manning with oldBulawayo comrades at the Blue Cap (a Chef and Brewer Pub) in Sandiway,Northwich, Cheshire. Jeff tries to organise several gatherings a year of Bulawayocomrades at different venues to suit all concerned. Pictured are 6575 BrianCoveley, 7423 Rod Morton, 7440 Jeff Manning and 7784 Steve Acornley.7621 Jerry Rickson took thephoto. Several former colleagueswere unable to make the venuebecause of other commitments.I’m looking forward to the nextone.7784 Steve Acornley

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5580 Henry Wolhuter

Dear Parry, Further to the obituary of 5040 John Walton in the previous UKOutpost, I must tell you about a time in 1950 -1951, when at weekendsI would walk to my girlfriend’s house on the Wirral Peninsular. On the way Iwould sometimes see a lad about my own age and we would pass the time ofday. We never became friends as I left UK shortly after to join the BSAP.

In 1954 I was in my third year and stationed at Mzilikazi. I was in theCharge Office when the Beer Squad came in from a raid up the Kumalo Road.The Member i/c came into the Charge Office and we stared at each other. Itwas the lad I sometimes spoke to when going to see my girlfriend and he was5040 John Walton. Neither of us had the slightest idea the other was in theForce.

John was a keen gymnast and practised in the Bulawayo Drill Hall with thelikes of 3825 Percy Cleaver and 4991 Rex Craker.

I left the Force in June 1955 and spent the next two years with the RMSon Rhodesia Railways based in Umtali, while John, ever the quiet man, left in1956 and joined the RAF in Rhodesia. He was flown home for basic traininghaving signed on for 25 years. I have seen John’s BSAP discharge certificateand his conduct was exemplary. John was Best Recruit in the RAF squad andwent on to qualify as a Vulcan bomber pilot, but after three years he wasgrounded because of migraine and could either leave the RAF or accept a non-flying commission. John chose to leave and took a job with the GuinnessBrewery in London before being posted posted to New York, and then to SanFrancisco as the US West Coast Representative. Whilst with Guinness he had atrial for the England Rugby Squad.

In 1994 my son had been in San Francisco when he decided to buy a ranchin Petaluma about 30 miles north of San Francisco and discovered hisneighbour was John Walton. I made my first trip to California that year andmet up once again with my old comrade.

I last saw John in 2001 in Petaluma just a few months before the internetbubble hiccuped and my son sold his ranch. Then I got telephone calls fromJohn who was a keen whale watcher and spent a lot of time watching thewhales going north past Bodega Bay and taking photographs.

John was a very quiet man who just got on with his life in a very efficientmanner and but for migraine could well have become a very senior RAF officer.He died, aged 81, in December 2015. R.I.P. John. 4933 Rod Wilson.[With his undoubted ability John would almost certainly have reached senior rank in the

BSAP. I wonder how many similar coincidences there are among members. When I joined

in 1962, and reported to Col. Walker on board the Capetown Castle, I saw among the

group of BSAP recruits, 6606 David (Taff) James. He and I had shared a desk in Tywyn

School some eight years previously and were in the same recruit squad - Ed.]

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3639 Trooper Cyril Joseph McLaughlinNext time you are in London and the weather isn’t too unpleasant, take the opportunityto visit Brompton Cemetery. In Plot O, Grave No. 190930, you’ll find the grave of 3639Trooper Cyril Joseph McLaughlin. His grave is unique in Britain. Why? Because as far asI am aware, he is the only serving member of the Force, who died and is buried inEngland, his resting place marked with a headstone identifying him as a member of theBSAP. The maintenance of Trooper McLaughlin’s grave and memorial is theresponsibility of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.Photograph courtesy of Peter Gorman 2015.

Trooper McLaughlin’s obituary (kindly supplied by7391 Alan Toms) was published in the July 1941issue of The Outpost.

‘Trooper Cyril Joseph McLaughlinWe announce with deep regret the death of No.

3639, Trooper Cyril Joseph McLaughlin, whichoccurred in England on 12 June 1941, after a longillness. Trooper McLaughlin was born at Limerick,Ireland in July 1917. He was educated in England andBelgium, and on leaving school was for a short timeapprenticed to the motor trade.

In June 1936 he left England on a visit to his uncle,Captain J M Parr, a Superintendent in the BSA Police.Trooper McLaughlin seems to have been immediatelyattracted to a career in the police, and shortly afterhis arrival in the Colony, made application to join. He was under the required age at thetime and was not accepted until 25 February 1937, when he was attested as a Trooperin the District Branch. During his recruits’ course he proved himself to be a goodhorseman and a fine shot - he further distinguished himself by qualifying as a linguist inthe native language before passing out.

On leaving Depot, Trooper McLaughlin was posted to the Salisbury District, where hespent most of his service in the Mtoko and Marandellas areas. In 1939 he wassuccessful in passing the Lower Diploma in Bantu Studies and the Civil Service NativeLanguage examination.

In 1940 he began to suffer from ill-health, and after an attack of pleurisy wastransferred to Salisbury. His condition did not improve, and in August, 1940, he wasadmitted to hospital for a serious operation. After a prolonged illness he was sent toEngland for special medical treatment. Unfortunately, his condition became critical andhe died on 12 June 1941.

Throughout his service in the Corps, Trooper McLaughlin showed himself to be akeen and efficient policeman - always ready and willing to accept responsibility.He earned the respect and confidence of his superior officers by his steady devotion toduty. His pleasant manner and unfailing cheerfulness endeared him to his comradesand his many friends. His untimely end will not only be a loss to those who knew andloved him, but to the Corps in which he served.’

6681 Geoff Quick

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Proof Readers Required

As mentioned in previous editions of The UK Outpost, most recently Issue 92, inorder to maintain continuity of producing your magazine, I would like to appointan additional proof reader. I have not received any response or expressions ofinterest.

I hope the matter is not one of any urgency and I would most definitely like toedit Issue 100 (Winter 2018) and probably continue after that. However, the timemust come when I can no longer perform this enjoyable and interesting task.

Proof reading is not an arduous task, as there only three issues a year. Out ofthe approximately 700 members of the UK Branch there must be someone with agood command of the English language who would like to help secure the futureof your magazine.

Do any of our members’ wives, partners, children or grandchildren have aninterest in editing, or are training to be on the editorial staff of a publisher. Jobexperience, even with a small magazine such as The UK Outpost, is ever valuable.

Intimate knowledge of the BSAP or the Association is not essential, asassistance can be provided where that expertise is required.

Contact the editor for further information.

4889 Gordon Waugh

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8188 Pieter Johan Andries Brits notification has just been received that Pieterdied on 2 October 1999 near Belfast, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Pieter servedfrom 12 February 1969 to 11 February 1972 leaving with the rank of PatrolOfficer.

6820 Richard John Morris notification has just been received that Richard died,aged 68, on 14 October 2011 in Orange Free State, South Africa. Richard servedfrom 13 December 1962 to 31 July 1966 leaving with the rank of Patrol Officer.

WP 132 Yvonne Carmen Gale (nee Snook) died on 23 April 2015 inCenturion, Gauteng, South Africa. Yvonne served from 18 October 1967 to May1969 leaving with the rank of Woman Patrol Officer.

PR 381072 Malachy O'Shea, died, aged 83, on 9 November 2015 in London,England. Malachy, who was a member of the UK Branch of the Association servedfrom 15 August 1977 to 23 November 1979.

7061 Peter Saunders died on 22 February 2016 at Frimley Park Hospital,Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Peter, who was a member of the UK Branch ofthe Association, served from 13 February 1964 to 31 July 1980 when hetransferred to the ZRP where he served until 19 December 1980 leaving thatForce with the rank of Inspector.

WP 99 Lynette Sheena Napier (nee McLean) died on 22 February 2016 inLeicester, England. Lynette served from 2 March 1964 to 2 March 1969 leavingwith the rank of Woman Patrol Officer.

7371 Michael John Gale died on 23 February 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa.Michael served from 7 July 1965 to 28 February 1969 leaving with the rank ofPatrol Officer.

9791 Peter Edwin Alexander Trigg (right) died on 29February 2016 in Rhodes, Greece. Peter served with both CardiffCity Police and South Wales Police before joining the BSAP on4 November 1976. He served in the Support Unit and also as aDrill Instructor in Morris Depot before leaving on 31 December1978 with the rank of Patrol Officer. Peter joined the RhodesiaLight Infantry where he served with distinction in 3 Commando.

Obituaries

It is with regret that we report the following deaths.The Chairman and committee, on behalf of all members, extendtheir sympathy to family and friends of those who have departed.

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8969 Kevin Russell Sudbury (left) died on 3 March 2016 inKimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. Kevin served from 27March 1973 to 31 July 1980 when he transferred to the ZRPwhere he served until 31 January 1983 leaving that Force withthe rank of Inspector.

6442/7369 James Hugh (Tacky) Bannerman died, aged74, on 23 March 2016 in Harare, Zimbabwe. James was born inEngland and served for two years in the Royal Navy beforeattesting into the Force on 31 July 1961 where he served until

30 September 1964. He re-attested on 1 July 1965 and served until 6 December1971 leaving with the rank of Constable. James served mainly in ManicalandProvince and after leaving the Force, entered Government Service as a youngfarmers’ club advisor and later the Department of Conservation. He also tooktime out to earn a History degree at the University of Zimbabwe. James latersettled in the Vumba where he developed a small nursery business but wasforced to leave during the farm invasions in the late 1990s and he settled inManica, Mozambique. James spent the last twenty years of his life researchingthe history of the Shona-speaking people of Mozambique and also conductedcultural, historical and land-use surveys for a number of government and privateorganisations.

Clare Hickman It is with regret that we advise the death of Clare, wife of 6679Toby Hickman on 1 April 2016 in Dorking, Surrey, England.

6751 Jonathan Gerard (Swazi) Woodburne died, aged 73,on 7 April 2016 in Gariep, Free State, South Africa. Jonathanserved from 27 September 1962 to 31 July 1980 when hetransferred to the ZRP where he served until 8 August 1982retiring from that Force with the rank of Inspector. After leavingthe Force he moved to South Africa where he became involved insecurity at several mines.

9332 Gerald (Yorkie) Griffiths died on 9 April 2016 in StGeorges Hospital, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Gerald served from 1 October1974 to 31 July 1980 when he transferred to the ZRP where he served until 31October 1982 leaving that Force with the rank of Inspector(T). Gerald served atthe Police Reserve Office in Gwelo and will be remembered by all PoliceReservists from Midlands Province where he ran pre-deployment training.

4770 Hugh Clement Phillips PMM died, aged 85, on 15 April 2016 in theRoyal Gloucester Hospital, Gloucester, England. Hugh, who was an Honorary LifeVice President of the Regimental Association and a member of the UK Branch ofthe Association, was born in Bristol and did his National Service in the Armybefore attesting into the BSAP on 13 August 1951. Early in his career, Hughtransferred to the Staff Branch where he remained for the rest of his nearly 30year service. Hugh served mostly in Police General Headquarters in Salisbury and

7211 Peter Biddulph - in memory of 4770 Hugh Phillips

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was Member i/c, PGHQ Registry at one time. He quickly gained promotionthrough the ranks, and on being commissioned held the positions of Staff Officer

(Administration) and Staff Officer (Personnel). He laterbecame Senior Staff Officer (Quartermaster) where he wasresponsible for the Pioneer, Ordnance, Armament and PrinterSections of the Force. Hugh retired from the Force on 12 July1980 with the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Throughout hisservice and in retirement, Hugh had been an active andprominent member of the Regimental Association and it is forthis that, perhaps, he will be best remembered. He regularlycontributed articles to the force magazine The Outpost and,for 18 years, was the Secretary of the Central Branch of the

Association. In this capacity he wrote the first Central Branch Newsletter in 1963,writing no less than another 79 newsletters which in those days included notes onall the Regimental Association Branches throughout the world. It was during thistime that Hugh painstakingly researched the Force’s history from 1940 to 1980and wrote Volume Three of The History of the British South Africa Police, the firsttwo volumes which covered the years 1889 to 1939 having been written by PeterGibbs. This book, with the addition of numerous photographs, was later re-printed into the book we now know as Blue and Old Gold. Hugh was an activemember of The Penguin Club - membership being only granted to those whobraved the elements and swam at the Police Club pool throughout the year,mostly in the lunch hour after a strenuous run or game of quoits. He was keen onamateur dramatics and was associated with the Salisbury Dramatic Society; healso enjoyed singing and was a member of several male voice choirs including theCaledonian Male Voice Choir. After he left the Force, Hugh became GeneralManager of a major electrical wholesaler and spent many years with a firm ofattorneys before returning to England in 2002. Peter Phillips (who read theeulogy), Jim McEvoy, Takkie McIntosh, Ted Cutfield, Brian Pym, Terry Walmsley,Kerry Croasdell, Mike Millway, Ted and Tina Ayers-Hunt, Peter Biddulph andBruce Braes represented the Association at Hugh’s funeral.

5320 Leslie Robert (Bob) Baxter (right) died, aged 82, on20 April 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bob served from 6February 1955 to 5 February 1958 leaving with the rank of

Constable.

5322 Stuart Arthur Rodda (left) died, aged79, on 20 April 2016 in Costa Del Sol, Spain.Stuart, who was a member of the UK Branchof the Association, served from 6 February1955 to 5 February 1958 leaving with the rankof Constable.

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8592 Malcolm John (Mac) Callaway (right) died, aged 63, on23 April 2016 in Durban, South Africa. Mac served from 31January 1971 to 31 July 1980 when he transferred to the ZRPwhere he served until 30 April 1981 leaving that Force with therank of Detective Inspector. After Depot he was initially posted toVictoria Province and then Bulawayo and after a short time atHillside was posted to Support Unit for two years. Later hetransferred to CID Bulawayo and thereafter SB spending time atWankie and Biet Bridge.

4831 Peter Robert Stiff died, aged 84, on 27 April 2016 in Johannesburg,South Africa. Peter served from 31 December 1951 to 2January 1972 retiring on pension with the rank ofSuperintendent. After leaving the Force, Peter went intopartnership in a security business but with the fall of Rhodesiain 1980 he sold his share in the business and moved to SouthAfrica. The author of eleven books, Peter specialised incontemporary warfare and politics in the southern African sub-continent. He wrote extensively on the bush war in the formerRhodesia, on the collapse of Portuguese power in Angola andMoçambique, the ongoing conflict in Angola and the Namibian

bush war and much else as well. His books include Cry Zimbabwe, The CovertWar, The Silent War and Warfare by Other Means.

7319 Anthony Hugh Barnish (Tony) Glover died on 6 May 2016 inJohannesburg, South Africa. Tony attested on 13 April 1965 and after leavingDepot served at Bindura, Centenary, Mtoko, Wedza and Karoibefore leaving the Force on 12 April 1975 on gratuity with therank of Section Officer.

8265 Stewart Charles Woodcock (right) died, aged 65, on11 May 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Stewart served from24 June 1969 to 26 April 1974 leaving with the rank of PatrolOfficer.

4209 Julian Francis Hassard Burkitt died, aged 90, on 16May 2016 at his home near Stradbally, CountyWaterford, Ireland. Julian, who was a member of the UKBranch of the Association, served in the Royal Navy beforeattesting into the BSAP on 28 September 1947. He served inthe District Branch until 5 May 1949 leaving with the rank ofTrooper. Returning to Ireland, Julian took over themanagement of a private estate in Donegal now known asGlenveagh National Park. Robin Harvey, Pat Deasy, PeterO'Hara, Bob Flynn and Tom Devoy represented the Associationat Julian’s funeral.

3529 Hank Blowers

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5608 David Bruce (Dave) de Burgh-Thomas died, aged 81, on 27 May 2016in Harare, Zimbabwe. Dave, who was a member of theMashonaland Branch of the Association, served with the RAFRegiment before attesting into the BSAP on 6 January 1957.During his service, Dave served at Beatrice, Bindura, Mrewa,Mangula and Sipolilolo in Mashonaland Province, Odzi inManicaland Province and then went to Matableland where hewas i/c Border Control at Wankie. Promotion to Superintendentsaw him move to PGHQ in Salisbury where he became StaffOfficer (Operations). Dave was Officer Commanding SalisburyRural District when he retired from the force on 1 July 1980

with the rank of Chief Superintendent. After leaving the force Dave went into thesecurity business, running the operation of Fawcetts Security for many years.

9592 Richard Hugh MacKillican died on 27 May 2016 in Middelburg, EasternCape, South Africa. Richard served from 7 April 1974 to 31 July 1980 when hetransferred to the ZRP where he served until 11 April 1982 leaving that Forcewith the rank of Section Officer (T).

In the event of a death of a memberWhen a member dies, friends and/or next-of-kin are asked to notify the Almoneras soon as possible. The UK Branch of the BSAP Regimental Association willendeavour to arrange representation at the funeral of any ex-member of theBSAP. To facilitate this, early notification by family or friends is requested, andmembers of the BSAP Association living in the area of the funeral will be askedto attend, but this may, of course, not always be possible.The Almoner will, if possible, arrange for a BSAP flag and cap to be madeavailable to the funeral director for use during the funeral. The Almoner may becontacted (see the next page) or e-mail: almoner.uk@bsap.org

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BSAP Association ContactsUnited Kingdom Branch - Committee

Chairman: 6737 Mike Coleman, 2 Knights Way, Great DunmowCM6 1UL Tel: 01371 874800 Fax: 01371 875279 Mob: 07831413430 Email: chairman.uk@bsap.org

Deputy Chairman and Trustee: 7391 Alan Toms, High Trees,Manor Road, Wickhamford, Evesham, WR11 7SA Tel: 01386831541 Email: dep.chairman.uk@bsap.org

Hon. Secretary: 7784 Steve Acornley, Rowan Tree Cottage,Lochton, Birgham, Berwickshire TD12 4NH Tel: 01890 830 235Mob: 07881 520 345 Email: hon.sec.uk@bsap.org

Hon. Treasurer and Trustee: 10577 Jim Harris, 32 New Road,East Hagbourne, Didcot, OX11 9JU Tel: 01235 519924Email: treasurer.uk@bsap.org

Assistant Secretary and Quartermaster: 7359 Bertie Cubitt,Fritton, 55 Church Road, Elmstead, Nr. Colchester, CO7 7AWTel: 01206 822814 Email: dep.sec.uk@bsap.org

Editor Outpost and Functions Sec.: 6609 Parry Jones,18 Roman Way, Thrapston, NN14 4TE Tel: 01832 732668Mob: 07954 177394 Email: outpost.uk@bsap.org

Member: 110619 Bruce Braes, Old Vallis Cottage, Vallis Road,Frome, BA11 3EN Mob: 07754 303128 Email: signals.uk@bsap.org

Almoner and Trust Co-ordinator: 9086 Tony Granger, TheHarridge, 11 Melbourne Rise, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5DATel: 01743 360827 Email: almoner.uk@bsap.org

Member: 7211 Peter Biddulph, South Lodge Farm, 380Wateringbury Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6JJTel: 01622 812297 Mob: 07986 565079Email: pwb7211@googlemail.com

Trustees

4853 Fred Punter, Mhlaloenhle, 182 St Neots Road, Sandy, SG191BU Tel: 01767 223393 Email: bsap4853@virginmedia.com7391 Alan Toms, as above

10577 Jim Harris, as above

3815 Sir John Pestell KCVO

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UK Regional Representatives

Anglia & East Midlands: 9439 Glenn Seymour Hall, 3 Merlin Drive, SandySG19 2UN Tel: 01767 691095 Email: seymourhallg@yahoo.com

Ireland: 7348 Peter O’Hara, 17 Woodside, Balkill Road, Howth, Dublin D13 YA29Tel: 00 353 1 8322135 Email: poh134@hotmail.comNorth-West: 4933 Rod Wilson, Flat No 3, 39 Digg Lane, Moreton, Wirral CH466AG Tel: 0151 6051333 Email: rodwil2@tiscali.co.uk

Scotland: 8405 Robert (Rob) Minchin Email: robertminchin@hotmail.co.ukTel: 01501 785541South-East: 5625 Biff Way, 16, Charles Busby Court, Bentley Close, Royal BritishLegion Village, Aylesford, ME20 7SG Tel: (home) 01622 716473Mobile: 0785 425 2392 Email: biffway@hotmail.com

South-West: 9661 Colin Anderson Tel: (home) 01392 439948Email: civanderson@aol.com; 9196 Doug Bing Tel: (home) 01395 267705Email: dougandjane@tesco.net; 9621 Guy Halls Tel: (home) 01722 333341Email: nightshuttle@yahooo.com

Overseas Visitor to UK Liaison: 5625 Biff Way, Email: biffway@hotmail.com

Overseas Branches and Regions

Australia: WP169 Pauline McCarthy, Email: paulinemclarke3@gmail.com Queensland: 4727 Mike Edden, Email: michaeledden@hotmail.com

Border: 8705 Bruce Beukman, Email: lesprop@imaginet.co.za

Eastern Cape: 7890 Ed Holloway, Tel: +27822921664 Mob: +836516914Email: ed@gpi.co.za

Mashonaland: 6527 Red O'Connell, PO Box 1860, Harare, ZimbabweEmail: hon.sec.mashonaland@bsap.org

Matabeleland: Denise Hurry, wife of 9499 Karl Hurry, Att. K Hurry, c/o GuardAlert, 135 Jason Moyo Street (Between 13th and 14th Avenues), Bulawayo,Zimbabwe Email: karden@yoafrica.com

Natal: 7229 Des Howse, P O Box 804, Link Hills 3652, RSA Tel: 031-7621010Mob: 083-4406740 Email: deshowse@afrihost.co.za

Natal Midlands: 8242 Alan Bennett, 51 Uplands Road, Blackridge,Pietermaritzburg 3201 RSA Tel: 033-3441122 Mob: 0722863393Email: hon.sec.natalmidlands@bsap.orgNew Zealand: 6121 Mike Harvey, 87 Jackson Way, RD3, Silverdale, 0993,New Zealand Tel: +64 27438668 Mob: +64-210650159Email: mgharvey41@gmail.com

Transvaal: Ian Bate, Tel: 082 0505156 Email: Hon.Sec.Transvaal@bsap.org

United States of America: 6388 Will Cornell, 17462 Walnut Street, YorbaLinda, California 92886-1827 USA Tel: 001 714 993 1975 Email: bsapusa@aol.com

Western Cape: 6874 Neville Spurr, 15 Stanford Road, Claremont 7708, RSATel: 0217 820339 Mob: 0824 561240 Email: nevillespurr404@gmail.com

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