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Brom and Wolves and was impressed by the I do hope that reception given by those who attended. It these nights continue was an immense pleasure to watch smiles in some form in 2016 and hear laughter from officers and their as I strongly believe families who have worked so hard over the they will go on from last few years. strength to strength. At Molineux, the staff really looked after On a final note, I everyone and nothing was too much trouble. wish all the best to I would at this stage like to express my our local Midlands gratitude to Paul Richards and Julian Britton teams in the for all their hard work. forthcoming season One of my highlights on the night was (as long as West meeting a childhood footballing hero of Brom still give six mine, the famous Andy Mutch. During the points to my team late ‘80s I would watch avidly as he would Stoke!)” partner Steve Bull in Graham Turner’s WWFC Pete Harkness side. Secretary (lead Another observation I made was representative) of witnessing all ranks, staff and officers the JBB health & conversing with each other, including the safety committee Chief Constable. Uniform and rank were Deputy forgotten for one night, showing the power treasurer of of football bringing people together as it has the Constables’ done for the last 150 years. Branch Board www.westmidspolfed.com federation August/September 2015 19