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 June 2025
June is named after the Roman goddess Juno and the first of the summer months in the northern hemisphere. So, in Malawi, it is the coolest month of the year although generally dry, quite nice and pleasantly warm on the lakeshore. However in the southern highlands there is always the chance of chiperoni, that damp, chilly and misty condition which limits ones vision and, prior to the good roads there of today, maybe coupled with dust and corrugations could be quite a driving hazard.
David Searle ~ Gallery
Following David's funeral on 9th May there was the gathering for refreshments at the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock. It was here that a comprehensive slide show was displayed featuring aspects of David's life from childhood through to his service in the RAF, his time in Nyasaland and his family life as well those already shown in his Galleries collection. We are honoured that the family have provided the Association with a copy of these slides and a selection have been added to the website Galleries page sub-titled David Searle Extra.
 Granny's Book ~ Continues with Part 3
Mainly for family consumption our Senior Member, Mary Brill, found the time to put together the story of her years in Nyasaland with husband Reg, initially in the Agriculture Department followed by transfer to the Nyasaland Police.
Parts 1, 2 & 3 of her article can now be viewed on the Items of Interest page.
 Barry Thorne - From his book, "A Varied Life", Barry generously volunteered to share those chapters relating to Nyasaland via this website. Now available on the Items of Interest page is the final chapter of his time in Malawi. His book indeed reflects his varied life, initially as a soldier with the 'Glorious Glosters', then Nyasaland followed by his years as a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service with much travel and, then, in his latter days as a businessman. A brilliant history of a talented and very remakable man ~ and 'one of us'.
 Nyasaland, A bit of Background History
How many of us, during our time in Nyasaland, took more than a passing interest in the historical origins of the country? Well Vanessa did and she has put together a quite comprehensive article about those early days. We are honoured to share her hard work and it appears here on the "Items of Interest" page. To enjoy and, belated perhaps, learn a great deal click here for part 4. |
Life and Work in Nyasaland
Nothing is added this month from Colin Baker's books with, it seems, all the appropriate Police related articles now recorded and available on the website. Click here for the full list
Chit-Chat Re-visited (2021) ~ NEVER FORGET A FACE
With help from a number of members we have identified all but two of the Police hockey team. The names have been added below to those so remembered but there remains two of them who have yet to be named*. There they are, ringed, could it be that they were drafted in and having only limited links to the Police - as was Sinbad Illingworth, for instance. If you can name them or even have some idea of who they might be please let us know - email: nyasa.police@gmail.com.
Back row: Cyril Marlow, Jack Burge, Sinbad Ilingworth, Ray Powell, Vic Smithyman, John Mullin, Jon Dennison, Frank Chevallier
Front row: Robin Gorham, Alex McDonald, Jack Grincell, *See below, David Nash, ...?...
*Thank you Valaine Middleton (nee Cantlay) - one of the original "Saints" - with the information that the player twixt Jack Grincell and David Nash looks like Johannes Klopper, a hockey player, who she knew at St Andrew's School.
Origin - Association Manager
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NEWSLETTER No 1 of 2022
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