LPHS Community Engagement
As the season for open days draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to highlight our involvement at events we have supported throughout the year. Thankfully, 2022 saw the return to these events on a regular basis.
We have tried to attend as many events as possible to highlight the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society and the RPOAS (Lanarkshire) branch. In addition, Jim Manson and Henry Harper have attended a number of retired police officer funerals, and one serving officer, in dress uniform. Their attendance is at family request only and has been very well received by families, relatives and friends.
The two police vehicles, Hillman Imp and Mitsubishi Outlander, have been a fantastic attraction at the open air events. The Hillman is an absolute head turner and on Sunday, 24 April 2022, Jim Manson attended an Imp Ecosse Event at Mortonhall Camping & Caravan Park, Edinburgh, with his pride and joy, the Hillman Imp, Reg. No. GSN 860E. Jim’s hard work and commitment were rewarded when he won the trophy for the best presented car.
This month, Jim Manson steps down as President of the RPOAS (Lanarkshire) branch after three years of faithful service in the role. He has been a tremendous ambassador for the branch as President and previously as committee member. Thank you Jim, for your dedication to the role and the members. I am happy to say that Jim will continue his role as an LPHS committee member.
One of Jim’s highlights, this year, was being invited to lay a wreath at the Scottish Police Memorial in September.
We look forward to supporting as many events as possible in 2023. We are always looking for members to assist as these Open Days and Events. If you want to join in, please just let me know, you will be very welcome.
Some of the events we have attended in 2022 are:
- Police Scotland Special Constables Conference – Tulliallan
- Family History Day – David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre
- Imp Ecosse Rally – Edinburgh
- Bygonecon – Rutherglen Library
- Garnock Valley Emergency Services & Community Open Day
- Open Day – Motherwell Fire Station
- Open Day – Bellshill Fire Station
- South Lanarkshire Junior Road Safety Officer Open Day for schools – Chatelherault Country
Park – Army of young road safety recruits grows in South Lanarkshire – South Lanarkshire View - Scottish Fire & Rescue Suicide Prevention Week – Strathclyde Park
- Numerous Open Days at the Cumnock Heritage Centre
