AFPVA | Site-Wide Activity https://afpva.org.au/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:05:41 +1100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2ea9b5a33c50183941ba779f99d4ffef The first day of winter, sun did shine we had fourteen attend our coffee morning at Poppy's yesterday and collectively we solved many problems. Next catch up Monday 06 July 2026. For your diaries. See you there. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/471/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:02:05 +1100

The first day of winter, sun did shine we had fourteen attend our coffee morning at Poppy’s yesterday and collectively we solved many problems. Next catch up Monday 06 July 2026. For your diaries. See you there.

]]> 0 8021dff08c95dec28a0ccedd0b688c98 Richard Forshaw changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/470/ Sun, 31 May 2026 22:44:21 +1100 0 58c88f01f1656e0c3f7fa643aa912693 On a wet and miserable day fifteen ventured out and met up at Poppy's Restaurant AWM this morning for our monthly chat over coffee. A surprising visitor was Phil Castle, Alan's brother down from QLD and it was great catching up and chat about old times, also Jeffrey Williams from TAS who looks to be relocating back to ACT. For your diaries, next get together Monday 01 June 2026 https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/468/ Mon, 04 May 2026 23:24:24 +1100

On a wet and miserable day fifteen ventured out and met up at Poppy’s Restaurant AWM this morning for our monthly chat over coffee. A surprising visitor was Phil Castle, Alan’s brother down from QLD and it was great catching up and chat about old times, also Jeffrey Williams from TAS who looks to be relocating back to ACT. For your diaries, next…Read More

]]> 0 74acda026f727be475b6985aab3d4dad Easter Monday April 06 2026 21 members/friends braved the cold wet weather and met up at Poppy's Restaurant Australian War Memorial. A great time was had and many takes shared. Next catch up is Monday 04 May 2026. Note for your diary. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/466/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:02:25 +1100

Easter Monday April 06 2026 21 members/friends braved the cold wet weather and met up at Poppy’s Restaurant Australian War Memorial. A great time was had and many takes shared. Next catch up is Monday 04 May 2026. Note for your diary.

]]> 0 7050dc01ee434226e3264d4877b75e25 Monday 02 March 2026 on a wet day 17 turned up for coffee catch up at Poppy's Restaurant. Many a tall tale was shared with a few laughs. Next catch up Monday 06 April 2026. See you there. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/465/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:34:53 +1100

Monday 02 March 2026 on a wet day 17 turned up for coffee catch up at Poppy’s Restaurant. Many a tall tale was shared with a few laughs. Next catch up Monday 06 April 2026. See you there.

]]> 0 ea48438b284592f9d04e7d6981766b63 Sunday 08 February 2026 a number of members attended the Mustang Car Clubs annual show and shine event held at Vikings Park Erindale Centre. We had a marquee set up and with the help of the Police Volunteers sold egg and bacon roll as well as sausages. The weather was inclement to say the least but a group of spectators attended to view the 200 odd Mustang motor vehicles on display. The crowd was down given the rain but enthusiasts braved the weather. Check Gary Browns Facebook page for more pictures. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/464/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:09:33 +1100

Sunday 08 February 2026 a number of members attended the Mustang Car Clubs annual show and shine event held at Vikings Park Erindale Centre. We had a marquee set up and with the help of the Police Volunteers sold egg and bacon roll as well as sausages. The weather was inclement to say the least but a group of spectators attended to view the 200…Read More

]]> 0 a37e0b45e69c3326c606db8eb751e738 Yesterday 02 February 2026 we had 27 members/friends attend Poppy's Restaurant AWM for our monthly coffee morning catch up. Geoff Hazel back from cruising the seven seas and Floyd Ballard from Braidwood enjoying some old time stories. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/463/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:06:52 +1100

Yesterday 02 February 2026 we had 27 members/friends attend Poppy’s Restaurant AWM for our monthly coffee morning catch up. Geoff Hazel back from cruising the seven seas and Floyd Ballard from Braidwood enjoying some old time stories.

]]> 0 a8a4d5d690f7bf3e97a82dc00df014a9 Sorry won’t be able to make February’s get together at Poppy’s. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/462/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:11:45 +1100

Sorry won’t be able to make February’s get together at Poppy’s.

]]> 0 952e55b07cfed24557b49012fa187f31 Today Monday 05 January 2026 twenty five members made it to our monthly coffee catch up at Poppy's Restaurant AWM. We welcomed Karen who was visiting from Newcastle and members caught up with Barry Knibbs who is now a resident of Bonner ACT after escaping from Adelaide. We hope Barry can visitor often to catch up with all of the hot gossip. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/461/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:21:04 +1100

Today Monday 05 January 2026 twenty five members made it to our monthly coffee catch up at Poppy’s Restaurant AWM. We welcomed Karen who was visiting from Newcastle and members caught up with Barry Knibbs who is now a resident of Bonner ACT after escaping from Adelaide. We hope Barry can visitor often to catch up with all of the hot gossip.

]]> 0 48e59c1e7d437fb1afdf71db899ba669 Twelve members attended our AFPVA Christmas Luncheon held at the Woden Hellenic Club at midday today. We also had our two AFP Chaplains Gayle and Gaynor join our group. President Marty Hess wished all members present as well as all AFPVA members a safe and pleasant Christmas. Our next event will be Monday 05 January 2026. Please mark this in your diaries. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/460/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:19:31 +1100

Twelve members attended our AFPVA Christmas Luncheon held at the Woden Hellenic Club at midday today. We also had our two AFP Chaplains Gayle and Gaynor join our group. President Marty Hess wished all members present as well as all AFPVA members a safe and pleasant Christmas. Our next event will be Monday 05 January 2026. Please mark this in your diaries.

]]> 0 4d83a4f1dc2e677a8cbac18e62876b4f Monday 01 December 2025 some 14 members attend the last coffee catch-up for the year. Our two lady Chaplains came along as usual to offer members support and to engage is some chit chat combined with stories of tall and true. Please have a safe and pleasant Christmas/New Year hopefully with family and friends. New coffee morning is Monday 05 January 2026. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/459/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:45:14 +1100

Monday 01 December 2025 some 14 members attend the last coffee catch-up for the year. Our two lady Chaplains came along as usual to offer members support and to engage is some chit chat combined with stories of tall and true. Please have a safe and pleasant Christmas/New Year hopefully with family and friends. New coffee morning is Monday 05 January 2026.

]]> 0 e826213099221ae607c165a50fc9edaa I wish all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/457/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:20:45 +1100

I wish all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026.

]]> 0 6a38061d73e13c881cfbdf6da22142f7 ray.464@yahoo.com changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/453/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:58:57 +1100 0 ea6a6f9296b1f0ad565fdf15bfd64a87 This morning Monday 03 November 2025 twenty three members attended at Poppy's Restaurant Australian War Memorial for the mostly coffee chat and get together. We has a visitor from Tasmania, Michael Figg who is in Canberra for a time with his daughter. A. most pleasant time was had and Vice President Gary Brown had the opportunity to speak with Michael re organising similar coffee catch ups in Tasmania, particularly Hobart. Let's hope Michael is successful. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/448/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:23:41 +1100

This morning Monday 03 November 2025 twenty three members attended at Poppy’s Restaurant Australian War Memorial for the mostly coffee chat and get together. We has a visitor from Tasmania, Michael Figg who is in Canberra for a time with his daughter. A. most pleasant time was had and Vice President Gary Brown had the opportunity to speak with…Read More

]]> 0 c21587a0e29515703434c6725c1743a9 Ursula Tunks changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/447/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:35:46 +1100 0 3f574fbc0abc62c0da2f61638ab32377 Firstly we welcome Phil Kleine back into the fold as he has had a sabbatical and was attending to some personal matters. Yesterday I was again privileged to attend another Graduation Ceremony together with Marty Hess and Gary Brown. It was a joint Ceremony comprising AFP Constables and AFP PSO Members. We also had another chance to have another chat with the incoming Commissioner Krissy Barrrett APM. She is such an approachable person as was Reece. I wished her success in her new appointment. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/446/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:22:06 +1100

Firstly we welcome Phil Kleine back into the fold as he has had a sabbatical and was attending to some personal matters. Yesterday I was again privileged to attend another Graduation Ceremony together with Marty Hess and Gary Brown. It was a joint Ceremony comprising AFP Constables and AFP PSO Members. We also had another chance to have another…Read More

]]> 0 ac5627f0e2d1c23640da8cbc1a010e7d https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/443/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:58:40 +1100 1 e6980c4a603f9aa82324bc61a2bca028 Yesterday 06 October 2025 a public holiday 25 members attended Poppy's restaurant Australian War Memorial for our month catch up. Many tales were shared over a cuppa and we welcome Phil Kleine who is re-joining after a short absence. Next catch up is Monday 03 November 2025. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/442/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:57:05 +1100

Yesterday 06 October 2025 a public holiday 25 members attended Poppy’s restaurant Australian War Memorial for our month catch up. Many tales were shared over a cuppa and we welcome Phil Kleine who is re-joining after a short absence. Next catch up is Monday 03 November 2025.

]]> 0 d40e7508adf79946c2493a5d444c9b74 On Friday 03 October 2025 together with Marty Hess we had the privilege of attending and representing the AFPVA at the March Out Ceremony for Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM. It was in part a very moving ceremony and was supported by many AFP members, AFP staff and Commissioners from the States as well as NZ. The Commissioner was presented with the AFP flag which has been flying at AFP HQ. After the formalities we were requested to line both sides of Blackall Street. The Commissioner and his wife departed the area in a (BMW EV vehicle together with other official vehicles including a Bearcat) which was led by a lone piper and Traffic member on motorcycle. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/441/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:29:35 +1100

On Friday 03 October 2025 together with Marty Hess we had the privilege of attending and representing the AFPVA at the March Out Ceremony for Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM. It was in part a very moving ceremony and was supported by many AFP members, AFP staff and Commissioners from the States as well as NZ. The Commissioner was presented with the…Read More

]]> 0 15899e058674b522325007ade0c99b1e Chief Commissioner Mike Bush CNZM Victoria Police Dear Chief Commissioner, On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association, I extend our deepest condolences following the tragic murder of two Victoria Police members and the serious wounding of another officer at Porepunkah on 26 August 2025. We also extend those condolences to the broader police family in Victoria and across Australia. All of us who have served in policing understand that the role carries inherent risks. Yet to be murdered in cold blood while upholding the law and serving the community in a country as peaceful as ours is a confronting and devastating reality of modern policing. Incidents such as this, and similar tragedies in Tasmania and regional Queensland, highlight the increasingly dangerous environment in which our police serve to maintain public safety and uphold the criminal law. The AFPVA stands in solidarity with Victoria Police and shares the grief of the wider policing community. Our thoughts are firmly with the families, colleagues, and friends of the fallen and wounded officers. We hope they can find strength and support to navigate this tragedy and that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Yours sincerely, Dr Martin Hess President Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/440/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:31:46 +1100

Chief Commissioner Mike Bush CNZM
Victoria Police
Dear Chief Commissioner,
On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association, I extend our deepest condolences following the tragic murder of two Victoria Police members and the serious wounding of another officer at Porepunkah on 26 August 2025. We also extend those condolences t…Read More

]]> 0 c7e0b0d083681b3670c510cc29568202 Mr Wayne Gatt CEO Victoria Police Association general@tpav.org.au Dear Mr Gatt, On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association, I extend our deepest condolences following the tragic murder of two Victoria Police members and the serious wounding of another officer at Porepunkah on 26 August 2025. We also extend those condolences to the broader police family in Victoria and across Australia. All of us who have served in policing understand that the role carries inherent risks. Yet to be murdered in cold blood while upholding the law and serving the community in a country as peaceful as ours is a confronting and devastating reality of modern policing. Incidents such as this, and similar tragedies in Tasmania and regional Queensland, highlight the increasingly dangerous environment in which our police serve to maintain public safety and uphold the criminal law. The AFPVA stands in solidarity with Victoria Police and shares the grief of the wider policing community. Our thoughts are firmly with the families, colleagues, and friends of the fallen and wounded officers. We hope they can find strength and support to navigate this tragedy and that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Yours sincerely, Dr Martin Hess President Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/439/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:30:06 +1100

Mr Wayne Gatt
CEO Victoria Police Association
general@tpav.org.au
Dear Mr Gatt,
On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Veterans’ Association, I extend our deepest condolences following the tragic murder of two Victoria Police members and the serious wounding of another officer at Porepunkah on 26 August 2025. We also extend those c…Read More

]]> 0 e89e307fdf04d49247cd6173b3248993 Monday 01 September 2025 morning coffee catchup at Poppy's AWM. The day turned out to be sunny and warm for the first day of spring. Twenty two members/ friends attended our monthly coffee catchup and all engaged in various conversations that could possibly solve many of the world’s problems https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/438/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:04:23 +1100

Monday 01 September 2025 morning coffee catchup at Poppy’s AWM. The day turned out to be sunny and warm for the first day of spring. Twenty two members/ friends attended our monthly coffee catchup and all engaged in various conversations that could possibly solve many of the world’s problems

]]> 0 12467b35bc193c060b4ab0542fb938ca Two more pics from the Commissioners Cup Rugby match last Sunday. Commissioner Kershaw APM was on hand to present the trophy. Photo of Dave Savage and Greg Corin who refereed the match with eagle eyes to ensure fair play. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/436/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:15:00 +1100

Two more pics from the Commissioners Cup Rugby match last Sunday. Commissioner Kershaw APM was on hand to present the trophy. Photo of Dave Savage and Greg Corin who refereed the match with eagle eyes to ensure fair play.
]]> 0 0ec9005f68af4c8fd9cb7d23ceece9c9 Sunday 13 July 2025 a number of members attended the sporting grounds at Duntroon Military Academy to witness the playing of the Commissioners Cup Rugby match. It was very cold but embers were well enough rugged up. Greg Corin played the part of Referee and penalised many forward passes. The Police Volunteers provided a sausage sizzle as well as coffee and drinks. The Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM attended also. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/433/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:58:56 +1100

Sunday 13 July 2025 a number of members attended the sporting grounds at Duntroon Military Academy to witness the playing of the Commissioners Cup Rugby match. It was very cold but embers were well enough rugged up. Greg Corin played the part of Referee and penalised many forward passes. The Police Volunteers provided a sausage sizzle as well as…Read More

]]> 1 42462b9d378be1369c0d0f1234abe67b Monday 07 July 2025 some 15 ACT members braved the cold and attended a coffee catch-up at Poppy's Restaurant Australian War Memorial. As usual a pleasant time was had by all and much banter. Next catch up will be Monday 04 August 2025. See you all there. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/432/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:33:08 +1100

Monday 07 July 2025 some 15 ACT members braved the cold and attended a coffee catch-up at Poppy’s Restaurant Australian War Memorial. As usual a pleasant time was had by all and much banter. Next catch up will be Monday 04 August 2025. See you all there.

]]> 0 c0990a6ec0d00ccbbc7e0b5ac947dac9 Finally aboard June 2025. A bit about myself. Started Compol Canberra 1970, Central Region 1971, Cyclone Tracy, Hilton Bombing, Maralinga and then off to Southern Region General Duties such as the Airport, Consular Patrol duties and bombing of Turkish consulate . Portswatch, Detective course and designation. criminal Intelligence course. Along came a reformation of rank titles whereby we all became 'communist' style comrades as 'Federal Agents". Funny how rank structures have now gone around in circles. Parted ways with the AFP with a blood pressure of 175/155. This week received a DVA Gold Card and awaiting the receipt of the King Charles III medallion that goes with that/ So that is my intro to this group Regards Alan Hall https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/429/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:15:20 +1100

Finally aboard June 2025. A bit about myself. Started Compol Canberra 1970, Central Region 1971, Cyclone Tracy, Hilton Bombing, Maralinga and then off to Southern Region General Duties such as the Airport, Consular Patrol duties and bombing of Turkish consulate . Portswatch, Detective course and designation. criminal Intelligence course.…Read More

]]> 0 ec5a551842f301c899c86537d23017ec Today 02 June 2025 was a Public Holiday here in the ACT. Our coffee catch-up was held and twenty two members braved the cold weather and attended at Poppy's restaurant for a chance to share some stories and anecdotes over a cuppa. Next catch-up will be Monday 07 July 2025. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/426/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:06:03 +1100

Today 02 June 2025 was a Public Holiday here in the ACT. Our coffee catch-up was held and twenty two members braved the cold weather and attended at Poppy’s restaurant for a chance to share some stories and anecdotes over a cuppa. Next catch-up will be Monday 07 July 2025.

]]> 0 5d673bc7b0c701fc3bb2958a440fa9fc Paul Turner and Pickford are now friends https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/425/ Thu, 29 May 2025 22:57:56 +1100 0 a9e7d1ce0efdf62ed68f04e2d57915e1 We had twenty three retired and serving members turn up for coffee catch-up yesteday morning. (Monday 05 May 2025)Next catch-up Monday 05 May 2025 for your diaries. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/424/ Mon, 05 May 2025 23:27:42 +1100

We had twenty three retired and serving members turn up for coffee catch-up yesteday morning. (Monday 05 May 2025)Next catch-up Monday 05 May 2025 for your diaries.

]]> 0 409da2349b76d010e645f0504294ef5d EDWARD LOPEZ changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/423/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:40:06 +1100 0 6218a37433a171208e93f07263646cb2 Monday 07 April 2025 some seventeen members attended our usual monly coffee catch-up at Poppy's Restaurant Australian War Memorial. Many a tale was told and everyone had a great time. Next catch-up Monday 05 May 2025. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/422/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:23:44 +1100

Monday 07 April 2025 some seventeen members attended our usual monly coffee catch-up at Poppy’s Restaurant Australian War Memorial. Many a tale was told and everyone had a great time. Next catch-up Monday 05 May 2025.

]]> 0 6f1452ae660622d82432ff7516c383bd Mark Wrench changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/419/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:39:42 +1100 0 a9c4e3c9df341360d58f9c04b12a53e7 On Monday 03 March 2025 about twenty members gathered at Poppy's Restaurant for our monthly coffee catchup and fellowship. Congratulations to John Reynolds who became an AFPVA member and we welcome him to the Association. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/417/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:22:58 +1100

On Monday 03 March 2025 about twenty members gathered at Poppy’s Restaurant for our monthly coffee catchup and fellowship. Congratulations to John Reynolds who became an AFPVA member and we welcome him to the Association.

]]> 0 6344725d2491866967c039f3501bddbd Today February 03 2005 about twenty five attended our coffee catch up at the AWM. Three visitors attended and enquired about how to join the Association. Floyd Ballard came along as a visitor and was welcomed. He is also considering joining us. Next catch up is Monday 03 March 2025. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/416/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:38:33 +1100

Today February 03 2005 about twenty five attended our coffee catch up at the AWM. Three visitors attended and enquired about how to join the Association. Floyd Ballard came along as a visitor and was welcomed. He is also considering joining us. Next catch up is Monday 03 March 2025.

]]> 0 6eec3be3a67e75e552245940cc141b18 Michael changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/415/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:21:10 +1100 0 19cb1b1ff00b31e28cc58f050b2bd2d0 Ben Willis changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/414/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:57:08 +1100 0 c5c6c61d7041f19fc5f75f4554731f2d Today Monday 13th January 2025 around 15 former members attended our first coffee catch-up for 2025 at Poppy's Restaurant AWM. Adding to our group was Treasurer Michelle Hawley and her hubby fom interstate. Our usual suspects from NSWPOL retired from Queanbeyan Grant Jewekes and Ross Graham dared to cross over the border to join us for a convivial chat. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/412/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:15:08 +1100

Today Monday 13th January 2025 around 15 former members attended our first coffee catch-up for 2025 at Poppy’s Restaurant AWM. Adding to our group was Treasurer Michelle Hawley and her hubby fom interstate. Our usual suspects from NSWPOL retired from Queanbeyan Grant Jewekes and Ross Graham dared to cross over the border to join us for a convivial chat.

]]> 0 179e5aeb880486832fedd0252c4addcf Ian McDougall changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/409/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:40:41 +1100 0 07719d6792303c32406ec84f60946891 Len COUGHLIN changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/405/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:22:52 +1100 0 47382cdcd4a0fd2e5a8c8ceb092105b3 I was just out shopping for a new suit. I went to DJs and MYER. A young man’s game. Then I walked into Peter Jackson’s and what a world of difference!!! For the better! Not only the range but the service!!! The salesman was so attentive and helpful… So I picked out two and he gives me the price for the two suits with a store discount currently underway of 25%. Then he notices that I’m wearing a former AFP Association member shirt. He says hang on you get 50% storewide discount so now I’m buying two Suits for the price of one. I couldn’t believe it!!! Great work team. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/402/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:26:52 +1100

I was just out shopping for a new suit. I went to DJs and MYER. A young man’s game. Then I walked into Peter Jackson’s and what a world of difference!!! For the better! Not only the range but the service!!! The salesman was so attentive and helpful…
So I picked out two and he gives me the price for the two suits with a store discount curre…Read More

]]> 0 f24ec6b462f2678894ab961d7c9bcf48 Heading for September coffee at Hornets 2.9.2024. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/399/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:12:39 +1100

Heading for September coffee at Hornets 2.9.2024.

]]> 0 851dca4be6a98fd7c66dec1f2dbd52dc Heading for Hornets Football Club for Monday meeting and coffee. Peter Wise. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/390/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:14:14 +1100

Heading for Hornets Football Club for Monday meeting and coffee. Peter Wise.

]]> 0 1d1bb5f128cf47ab13375a7915f67ad4 A number of us met at Grill’d Manuka for lunch. Perhaps next time we may get more members. Gary Tuckwood happened to be in Canberra and joined us. Three NSWPOL retired members were guests. Reminder that we have coffee catch up next Monday at Poppy's AWM. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/389/ Wed, 29 May 2024 23:21:13 +1100

A number of us met at Grill’d Manuka for lunch. Perhaps next time we may get more members. Gary Tuckwood happened to be in Canberra and joined us. Three NSWPOL retired members were guests. Reminder that we have coffee catch up next Monday at Poppy’s AWM.

]]> 0 88e691f6053bf11e1c60c89595a5e43d Had a great roll up this morning at Poppy's at the AWM. Other than the usual desperates we had a few visitors. Murray (Muzza)Cottam, Michael Storch and Bill Beale made a welcome appearance. Great catch ups over a brew or two. Geoff took a few pics and they will no doubt be added to our site. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/387/ Mon, 06 May 2024 04:22:28 +1100

Had a great roll up this morning at Poppy’s at the AWM. Other than the usual desperates we had a few visitors. Murray (Muzza)Cottam, Michael Storch and Bill Beale made a welcome appearance. Great catch ups over a brew or two. Geoff took a few pics and they will no doubt be added to our site.

]]> 0 8f3d69d7b45bfde135fbf47956c0cd23 Heading for Hornets the first Monday in May for catchup with the crew. https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/385/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:13:10 +1100

Heading for Hornets the first Monday in May for catchup with the crew.

]]> 0 6a5a36e867017668cf9311c3b41519f9 Peter changed their profile picture https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/381/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:11:11 +1100 0 447ba427277eae627530e4d1e937358c Richard Forshaw became a registered member https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/380/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:14:37 +1100 0 d5e4ca0c79b5e1444c411df29a583f56 David Murphy became a registered member https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/379/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:50:02 +1100 0 ad9dc08885608d4cf0e3f501313dcadf On Sunday 03 March 2024 a number of AFPVA members attended the rugby match at Duntroon Defence College which is the annual Police Commissioners Cup. A small stall was set up to sell off some AFPVA memorabilia and the Police Volunteers set up BBQ facilities. Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM attended, mingled with AFPVA members as well as the players. A great time was had and we look forward to next year. Monday 04 March 2024 around 25 members and two serving members enjoyed a convivial chat over coffee and cakes at Poppy's Restaurant AWM. We always have a great turnout with Grant and Ross coming over from NSWPOL Queanbeyan. Next one will be Monday 01 April (April fools Day) You would be a fool to miss it. Ray Zak https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/376/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:37:07 +1100

On Sunday 03 March 2024 a number of AFPVA members attended the rugby match at Duntroon Defence College which is the annual Police Commissioners Cup. A small stall was set up to sell off some AFPVA memorabilia and the Police Volunteers set up BBQ facilities. Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM attended, mingled with AFPVA members as well as the players.…Read More

]]> 0 b271a08d0f171b5935d47e4830e107fb Dear fellow former members This year’s reunions for SA are 15 March 2024 and 27 September 2024 from noon at the Astor Hotel, Adelaide. Interstate retirees are welcome. If you wish to attend, please let me know so I can advise the hotel of numbers. Keep well and best wishes. Ian McDougall, AFP Former Members - South Australia https://afpva.org.au/activity/p/375/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:04:04 +1100

Dear fellow former members

This year’s reunions for SA are 15 March 2024 and 27 September 2024 from noon at the Astor Hotel, Adelaide. Interstate retirees are welcome.

If you wish to attend, please let me know so I can advise the hotel of numbers.

Keep well and best wishes.

Ian McDougall,

AFP Former Members – South Australia

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