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West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund

Benevolent Fund

benefits resume

s lockdown eases and we begin to for members are also resuming. St
see a steady return to normality, Michael’s Lodge, the holistic treatment
Awe’re pleased to announce that centre in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire,
many of the Benevolent Fund’s membership closed its doors back in April in response to
benefits have also resumed. the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our holiday homes in Weymouth and We’re pleased to announce that the
Dartmouth are now ready and safe for lodge began operating a phased re-
members to visit. The COVID Secure opening from 27 July. Restrictions will
Statement, which can be found on our apply and we will be publishing their full
website www.wmpben.co.uk, outlines COVID Secure Policy on our website shortly. 2020 has been challenging time for all
everything we are doing to protect guests. Members who had appointments cancelled of us and we want to reassure members
There are still weeks available for Court will be notified by St Michael’s Lodge staff that the Ben Fund is still here to offer help
Cottage, near Dartmouth for October to discuss options for re-booking. A further and assistance where it is needed.
through to April 2021. This quaint two- email will be shared with all our members If you are suffering financial hardship or
bedroom residence is situated on the luxury about the planned re-opening in due distress please get in touch. You can apply
Hillfield Village self-catering estate. course. for help online via our website, or email
Sleeping up to four people, it provides a It was disappointing that we were info@wmpben.co.uk or by calling us on
wonderful base to explore South Devon. unable to welcome members to our AGM 0121 752 4919.
Weeks can also be booked at our second back in July. We hope to announce a new Thank you for your understanding,
property, Peel’s Retreat, Weymouth from date for later in the year. Instead Chairman, patience and ongoing support this year.
December 2020 to April 2021. For full John Williams recorded a short video Stay safe and keep well.
details of availability visit our holiday home message providing a brief update on our West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund
pages at www.wmpben.co.uk. Holidays for charity’s benefits and events. If you missed Team.
May 2021 through to Spring 2022 will be the video and would like view it you can
available to book via our ballot in January still watch it here:
2021. https://wmpben.co.uk/2020/07/
Convalescence and rehabilitation breaks a-message-from-our-chairman/

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