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New England Branch contacts :\u00a0 \u00a0
Branch Chairperson: Robert McIntyre
Branch secretary: John Walkowiak Email: newenglandrfpa@retiredpolice.com.au<\/a>
Branch Treasurer: David Ryan
Branch Welfare All members<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New England Branch is a small branch, with members living in an area from Boggabilla, Warwick (Qld), Tenterfield to Tamworth.\u00a0 Due to the large area, the New England RFPA branch meets quarterly (March, June September & either late November \/ early December).\u00a0 \u00a0

The first branch meeting of the year is conducted on the 1st Friday March at the Tenterfield Golf Club.\u00a0 Our branch meeting is conducted separately but on the same day as the Southern Downs and Granite Belt Branch of the QRPA. Both branch membership have a combined lunch at the conclusion of our meetings, whilst there are members who are duel members of both branches.\u00a0 Other branch meeting dates and location being determined at the end of each meeting, generally between Armidale, Glen Innes and Inverell.\u00a0 The September meeting is conducted on Retired Police Day (1st Thursday of September) at a venue location that changes year to year.\u00a0
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Peel RFPA Branch Christmas Lunch and Awards Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members of the Peel and New England RFPA branches, along with several friends from the area Fire and Ambulance services, gathered at the South Tamworth Bowling Club for a festive Christmas Lunch and special awards presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State RFPA Secretary Ian Lovell and RFPA Webmaster Dave Whiteman were special guests, joining in the celebrations and presenting some of the awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branch Secretary Phil O’Reilly APM (Radar) presented Harry Tunnicliff and Kevin Welsh with their OBE (Over Bloody Eighty) certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this, Significant RFPA Volunteer Service awards were presented to Phil O’Reilly APM, David Walker, Greig Stier, Steve Bradshaw APM, and Matt Lynch for their outstanding initiative in the successful fundraiser for New England branch member Bob Drew, who became a paraplegic after a horse accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob was on hand to share in the occasion and thanked all those who came to his aid after his tragic accident.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Group hanging out for Xmas Lunch at table 78, South Tamworth Bowlo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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 Harry TUNNICLIFF receives his OBE from Peel Chair Phil O’REILLY aka
‘Radar’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Radar serves up Kevin WELSH with his OBE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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 Dave WALKER with his Significant Voluntary Service Award (SVSA)
presented to him by Bob DREW and Gael DREW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Radar receives his SVSA from Gael and Bob<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Greig STIER receives his SVSA from Bob and Gael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Steve BRADSHAW APM receives his SVSA from Bob and Gael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A very emotional pair; Matt LYNCH receives his SVSA from Bob<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Visitors Dave WHITEMAN and the Secretary with South Bowlo Club\nManager Radar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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New England Branch contacts :\u00a0 \u00a0Branch Chairperson: Robert McIntyreBranch secretary: John Walkowiak Email: newenglandrfpa@retiredpolice.com.auBranch Treasurer: David RyanBranch Welfare All members The New England Branch is a small branch, with members living in an area from Boggabilla, Warwick (Qld), Tenterfield to Tamworth.\u00a0 Due to the large area, the New England RFPA branch meets quarterly (March, June… <\/p>\n

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