This month we
were regaled with “Tales from a Scotland Yard detective”, Steve, the ex-copper entertained
us with some light-hearted anecdotes of his time working within the
Metropolitan Police and the many specialist forces that he served in. His
career starting in the late 70’s as a bobby on the beat and progressing through
to detective within units such as the ‘Flying Squad’ and the Kidnap unit.
The
talk was light-hearted and frank, it also gave us an insight into the reality
of how policing works. We learnt that it is not always glamourous, and that
each day was not like an episode of the ‘Sweeny’ …, though the way he told it …
effective policing requires a great deal of patience, diligence, creativity,
teamwork, camaraderie and sometimes just plain luck. He also showed us the
human side of policing, where bravery at times leaps ahead of the actual thought
process and how having to think quickly on your feet sometimes armed with only with
words and a handy truncheon can sometimes win the day. The talk was thoroughly
entertaining and was enjoyed by all.
Angela’s
wonderful raffle took care of our mind body and spirit and we look forward to
next month’s offering.
