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LAST BUT NOT LEAST ~ REUNION 2023 - CLICK FOR GALLERY PICTURES October 2026 In October, the weather in the United Kingdom is anybody's guess, particularly this year where conditions have been unusual - normally a month with a range of weather conditions, that is temperatures from cold to mild, often windy and the rain levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In Malawi, being the last month before the rainy season, it's probably the hottest month of the year with a visit to the lake appealing for a dip or Kuchawe on the Zomba plateau to cool off. Granny's Book ~ The full story As reported we lost our senior member, Mary Brill, on 27th January. Aged 101 and a regular contributor to Nypol she is greatly missed. Her funeral was on 20th February and to quote a family member "It was a wonderful send off, lots of people and lovely stories. She would have enjoyed the day!". That we have her Granny's Book here on the website will keep her memory strong and the full story is now available on the Items of Interest page. Nyasaland Cookery Book and Household Guide By The Nyasaland Council of Women This book has endeavoured to collect recipes and household hints for the benefit of those who come from temperate countries to live in Africa. Click here for the final part of this 1947 publication now available on the Items of Interest page. (Note: the many recipes are not included) 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 the final part (11) of her hard work. 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'. Chit-Chat Revisited (2024) ~ Thank you Allan & Ronelle It is good to hear from Allan Bean that with his wife, Ronelle, they visited the Nypol Memorial at the National Arboretum on Saturday 27 July 2024. The memorial appeared to be in good condition and the surrounding landscape was well tended but anticipating some avian fouling and other causes the Memorial was given a thorough cleaning. Allan also made a video of their visit and certainly it was a job well done and is appreciated by our members. Play video 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 NEWSLETTER No 1 of 2022 Click here to read, print or download Click here to view the General Data Protection Regulation Copyright: Nyasaland Police Association WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT Your news, comments, photographs, etc, relating to the Nyasaland Police, this website or anything otherwise relevant are very welcome. Tell us about your experiences, send us some pictures and let us have your views on the reunions, their venues, food and accommodation, etc. Submit by post or telephone but preferably by email please to the Webmaster at nyasa.police@gmail.com