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My life as a Hamble Policeman

THURSDAY 6th June 7.30pm - Hamble Memorial Hall (Rear Hall)

Ray Smout, Hamble’s policeman during the 1970s, will be giving a talk on his life and experiences as the village’s policeman including some humorous incidents.

His claim for fame is that he was instrumental in solving a major crime in the village that led to the costliest fraud trial in British history.  Ray will speak about the criminal activities at the Manor Hotel and his recollections of this major event. 

With its oil terminal, factories, air training college and many public houses, as well as its river with famous yachting personalities, it gave Hamble’s policeman a much wider variety of cases compared to other village policemen.

Why not come along to hear Ray’s police duties from minor misdemeanours to dealing with Chalmers Way village villain and London criminals at the Hamble Manor Hotel.

New members and visitors are always welcomed!  The cost is £2 a meeting.
If you would like more information, please contact the Society’s Secretary.