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 May 2025
The month of May is named after the Greek Goddess Maia, goddess of nature and growing plants. Here in the UK it's the gateway to Summer and although rarely seen these days 'May Day' traditions include gathering wildflowers and green branches ("bringing in the May"), weaving floral garlands, crowning a May Queen (sometimes with a male companion) and (are you up for it?) setting up a Maypole around which people enjoy to dance and sing.
David Searle ~ RIP
It is sad to report that David Searle passed away on the 8th April 2025, just over two weeks short of his 92nd birthday. He joined the Nyasaland Police in August 1959, leaving in 1971, having previously served in the Metropolitan Police (1956-1959). He was employed variously throughout and for details of his service In Nyasaland and his later employment Click here. It is greatly appreciated that Nypol member Trish Thacker was there to represent the Association at his funeral at The Park Crematorium, Plymouth, on Friday 9th May, 2025.
 Granny's Book ~ Continues with Part 2
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.
Both parts 1 & 2 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 3. |
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 (2022) ~ Air/Sea Rescue
 The first of the Nyasaland Police flyers was John Wilkes who initially flew aircraft in support of the Police from the Luchenza Flying Club. However, South Africa provided a Cessna 172 which John took over and flew on a regular basis. The picture is an extract from his flying log which registers use on 23rd June 1968 in search for a missing person on the Lake. The individual (Supt Neville Williams) was found, safe and well, after drifting all night, when having entered the lake from the Shire river north of Fort Johnston, his boat ran out of fuel.
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NEWSLETTER No 1 of 2022
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