I have spent over 30 years in policing, with the privilege of serving across several Forces and countries, including work with the NCA. One of my proudest sporting moments was representing the Hong Kong Police at the 1995 Police & Fire World Games in Melbourne, playing football. We lost every game, but had a fantastic time doing so.

After my football days, I stayed active through running, completing several road and trail half marathons. I was also a keen sailor and took part in the annual NCA Regatta in Cowes. On one occasion, I was thrown in as a last‑minute navigator when ours fell ill and somehow came away with the “Best Newcomer” award.

I enjoy hill walking and, during what has since been described as a mid‑life crisis, tackled Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. These days, you’ll most often find me out walking with the dogs and keeping an eye out for my next outdoor challenge.

I have been a Police Officer for 23 years. The majority of my time was spent in North Yorkshire and I have been in Humberside for 2 years now.

In 2025 I was privileged to become the Chair of the Sports and Social Club committee. Sports and fitness have always been a large part of my life. I sit on the board of directors for PSUK and I have personally played a variety of sports including rugby, football and cricket and whilst I have never been great at any sport, I have loved the social element of team sports, the relative peace and solitude of my gym, and importantly its helped me keep physically and mentally fit.

As we look ahead, our goal for the Sports and Social Club committee is to keep growing, innovating, and ensuring that every member feels welcome and valued. So, explore the site, get involved, and most importantly—join up and enjoy everything the club has to offer.

I have worked for Humberside Police for 19 years, and currently work as SGT in the Community Safety Unit based at Pearson Park, Hull. I have been a sports club member for 19 years and I have been Vice Chairman of this committee since the amalgamation of all the North Bank Sports Clubs. Prior to this I was the Chairman of the C Division Sports and Social Club. I have campaigned to change previous constitutions rules changing the North Bank Sports and Social Club to the North and South Bank Sports and Social club allowing South Bank colleagues to benefit.

I have resurrected All Humberside PSUK sporting sections barring 3 or 4 sections which continued to run, setting up WhatsApp groups and updating spond groups with up-and-coming events, locally and nationally. I have recently set up new non PSUK sections within the force at the request of our members. Having held a successful Northern Tournament for Women’s Rounders I worked tirelessly to get Ladies Rounders successfully recognised nationally as a PSUK sport and meaning I have a seat at the PSUK AGM. Off the back of my work in 2023 I was awarded the National PSUK “Oscar Kilo Wellbeing Award”. In November 2024 I was awarded a Wellbeing award at the force excellence awards for my services to the police sports clubs. Outside of the police I have many years of experience organising and running charity events being an active member of committees both nationally and locally and have chaired a committee responsible for organising events for between six and eight thousand patrons. I actively recruit new members to the club and meet with new recruits to showcase what the club has to offer, I am passionate about the club, and I know what force sport has meant to me over the years competing in the Equestrian Team, Ladies Rounders, Ladies Football, and Mixed Hockey giving me a great sense of pride to represent my force. I know that the more you put in, the more you get out, so I encourage colleagues to take part and feel a part of the bigger Humberside Police Family, it’s not just about the fitness element, but it is about having fun and making friends across the force and this is what I would like to campaign and roll out to more colleagues. I am a serving member of staff and therefore I am always approachable and available to answer queries and give advice and guidance be it at work or outside of work.

I have been a Police Officer for 23 years. The majority of my time was spent in North Yorkshire and I have been in Humberside for 2 years now.

I am currently the Secretary of the Humberside Police Sports & Social Club and have been a member of the Club (in it’s various formats) since 1995 .

I work within the Major Crime Team as an Exhibits/Disclosure Officer, having retired as an officer in April 2025 after 30 years service.

I am a passionate equestrian and alongside PS Hollie HARRIS founded the Force Equestrian section several years ago. I am the Chair of the section and compete yearly at the PSUK Equestrian Nationals representing Humberside Police.

I am passionate about The Club, for both the sport and social elements and the camaraderie that it brings amongst colleagues. I would like to resurrect some of the trips and events, as well as generating some new ones (suggestions are always welcome!)

I have been the Treasurer of the Humberside Police Sports & Social Club since April 2024 and am an active member of the Police Ladies Rounders Team and Netball Team. On a day-to-day basis I am a Confiscator based in the Asset Recovery Investigation Unit at Clough Road Police Station.

Since becoming the Treasurer I have enhanced the audit functions within the Club, bringing us in line with modern accountancy and bookkeeping practices. My main focus is to ensure the financial viability of the Club, managing our cash flow and making sure that year-on-year we continue to grow so that we can give the most back to our members.

Formerly of Hampshire Constabulary, I transferred to Humberside Police in 1997 with 5 years’ service and was posted to Bransholme as PC 1577. All those years ago the structure of the Sports and Social Clubs across the Force was very different but their aims and ambitions were the same as they are today; To support the wellbeing of staff through sporting and social activities. So, since joining as a member of my local Hull East branch in 1997 I have been to be a strong supporter of the services and functions provided by the club, latterly serving as a committee member and President up to my retirement as a Chief Inspector in 2022.

Maintaining my membership of the club since retirement has enabled me to continue to see the club change and grow and at the last AGM I was pleased to be asked to support the committee in the role of Assistant Treasurer. Through a long association with the club, and my work across uniform roles in all Divisions and Branches, I’ve gained a huge amount of knowledge about the Force and how the Club facilitates sporting and social activities for the benefit of all its members. It has a crucial role in the organisation, and I look forward to continuing to support its future.

I’m Carl Horth and I have been running Humberside’s Athletics section alongside my colleague Andy Guest for the last 10 years. The Sports and Social Club has played an integral part in ensuring that our annual Northern Police Cross Country League fixture in Humberside is subsidised annually, and over the last few years we have steadily built up a solid group of runners who represent Humberside at local and national events.

We are always looking to welcome new runners into the fold and anyone is welcome to join! I have been Assistant Secretary for the Sports and Social Club for the last 12 months and value my place on the committee as it provides an opportunity to listen to others share their views about how to take the club forward, and also offers me the opportunity to put my views forward too.

I worked for Humberside Police for 30 years retiring from the force in 2016. I have been a member of the Force Sports and Social Club since joining in 1986 and remain a fully paid up associate member of the club. I have represented the force playing Rugby League and Rugby Union between 1986 till 2000 and I joined the Sports and Social Club committee in the mid 2000’s, where I have played an active roll in helping to run the Christmas Dinner and bring force knowledge and history to the committee.

Hello everybody.

I am Dave Wescott. I am a retired DS who served 30 years in the job, with my last years being in a public protection role.

I have been a member of various sports club in the force all of my career and a committee member of this club for almost 3 years.

My main hobbies are rugby union and golf and over the years of my service I have a lot of experience in helping to run a sports/social club.

I have held numerous positions in various sports clubs in the force as they evolved .

I was on the old force club grounds committee, helped to run the sports rugby union team for many years, ran golf sections at sub divisional level and then assisted with the force golf section for some years prior to my retirement.

I am excited about the direction in which this committee is trying to guide the sports club and hope we can encourage more people to join the club, make it much larger and for the committee to provide something where members can see not only benefits themselves but their families as well.

I work in the Covert Authorities Bureau at Melton 2 having retired from 30 years in the Police working mainly in the Serious and Organised Crime Unit. I have been a member of the Sports Club through its many transformations for 30 years and represented the British Police Rugby League Team on many occasions – I was fortunate enough to tour South Africa in 2000 with the team. I now cycle as much as I can and can be found supporting the Care Of Police Survivors (COPS) on the annual Police Unity Tour.

I have served with Humberside Police for 17 years, both as Police Staff and an Officer.

Working across CID, patrol and Firearms, and I am currently a Sergeant in the Force Control Room. Throughout my career, I’ve valued teamwork, professionalism and supporting colleagues, whatever the role.

I’ve played Police rugby for over ten years, and it remains a genuine privilege to pull on the shirt and lace up my boots alongside colleagues and friends.

Representing the service through sport is something I’m proud to be part of.

I joined Humberside Police in 1987 as a Police officer having left the Merchant Navy as Electrical officer. On joining the Police I joined the Force and local Sport and social clubs. In those days we had the Inglemire sports and social facility which I used regularly playing football. I later joined the Hessle Sports and Social club.

I retired as a DS from the Police in 2012 but returned to manage our RMS, CIS4 and latterly CONNECT. I have over the years managed the intranet site for the sports and social club and are a member of the committee, taking on the role of managing the media. The Hessle Sports and social club has recently morphed into the Humberside Police Sports and Social club.  I am excited that we are to create and develop a new standalone website which will offer members some excellent opportunities for sports and social activities’

I was employed with Humberside Police for 37 years working as a DS in the MCT and as product handler in the Confidential Unit before retiring in July 2022. I have been the Chair of the sports club for approximately 20 years and have been on the committee since the mid 90’s. I have represented Humberside police at PSUK level in football and golf and was captain of the force team in 1991 when Humberside were league champions, the only time this has been achieved. I am very much a team player and fully aware of the importance of sport and team working together for the benefit of all, I have always of the opinion that the organisation needs a sports and social club and that was my personal motivation in the last 15 years as the local sports clubs fell aside, with the exception of Hessle and Hull West, and I am proud of the fact that we have been able to maintain a club which seems to still be moving forward.  My focus is to continue to improve the standing of the club for the benefit of all.

I have worked for Humberside Police for 22 years. I am currently a Chief Inspector working in Health and Wellbeing. I have been a member of the sports club since I joined the force and I bring a wealth of knowledge of Team Sports, having both ran and captained a hockey team for 12 years. Starting the Diverse and inclusive team from scratch with a view to bringing women back to hockey, raising confidence and creating a safe and social environment for women to grow confidence. I have previously represented Humberside Police in Rounders and have a keen interest in Hockey, Netball and Running.

I joined Humberside Police just over 8 years ago having spent over 12 years in the HM Court service and CPS prior to that. Currently working in the Community Safety Unit as a PS and active supporter of the sports club. I joined the club having had a successful history of representing my country at sport in years gone by and competing at World Championship level for many years. The sports club offers great value events, trips and monthly draws. As we continue to grow membership further benefits will be introduced meaning the membership fee will pay for itself in no time! I would encourage anyone who is not a member to join and fully utilise the benefits on offer for you and your families.

I have worked for Humberside Police for 18 years both as a Civilian and Police Officer. I have experience in response, FCR and NPT. I have been a Sports Club Member for 8 years. I am a keen cyclist and have now moved towards triathlon where I am currently training for my first Ironman.

Detective Chief Inspector – Major Crime Team 2, Melton

I’ve worked for Humberside Police for 24 years, spending the majority of that time as a Detective. Currently, I’m a Detective Chief Inspector in the Major Crime Team at Melton and one of the force’s Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs).

I’ve been a member of the Sports and Social Club for 21 years. Having played sport all my life, I believe the club is a fantastic way to bring people together and promote wellbeing. I represent the specialist command on the committee where I am the lead for wellbeing.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, and I believe staying active is key to maintaining resilience and wellbeing.

I joined Humberside Police in 1987 and was a Traffic warden for 23 years and 10 months based across Hull and the East Riding. I retired from the police in 2011. I have been a member of the sports club since 1987 and I have sat on the committee for 33 years.

I’m Cheryl Thomas, I joined Humberside Police 5 years ago, previously I worked for the Post Office.

I currently work as an administrator in the Central Ticket Office in Beverley as part on the Non-Camera/Diversions Team.

My introduction to the Sports and Social Club came about when I joined the HP Netball Team in 2022, I am an active member of the team, taking part in weekly matches, local tournaments and the annual PSUK tournament.

I joined the committee at last year’s AGM and I’m looking forward to being part of the committee and the club as it moves excitingly into the future.

I joined Humberside Police in 1991 and also served in Cheshire Constabulary and Police Scotland, before returning to Humberside Police for a brief period in 2024 -5.

Now retired, I am active in the charity sector as a trustee and Deputy Lieutenant to the Lord Lieutenant of East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull.

I am a member of the sports club equestrian team.

I worked for Humberside Police for 15 years, the majority of that time in PSD. I was also a Special Constable working out of Pocklington for many years.

Ive been a member of the sports club since 2009 (i think!). On leaving Humberside Police I worked as the county organiser at East Riding Young Farmers before moving on to Bishop Burton College as the Assistant Farm Manager on their commercial farm. I bring a knowledge of partnership working to the club and I am excited to be involved in the new changes and seeing the club move forward.

UNISON is the Police Staff union for Humberside Police. We are a team of activists campaigning for workers rights nationally and representing our members locally. As a voice for Police Staff UNISON is proud to support the Humberside Police Sports and Social Club, promoting the benefits to our members. We recognise that participation in sports and social events helps us all with our physical and mental health. In the challenging environment of policing as well as working together, socialising together brings huge benefits.

Lee SIMS & Jen DOOLEY – By having a seat on the committee the Federation can be the Conduit between members and retired members. The federation work closely with the force media team and have means of disseminating information to their members. By having Lee Sims onboard, he brings years of knowledge of the running of Inglemire Sports Club, he has lots of contacts, He is extremely passionate about the Force Sports and Social Club and the promotion of it. Lee has lots of great ideas about the future of the club, he is creative and proactive at getting things done. The Federation are excited about the opportunity of being voted in to have a seat on this committee.

VACANT

I have had the privilege of working across three police forces throughout my 20 year career and have seen firsthand the positive impact that Police Sports and Social Clubs can have on officer wellbeing. I firmly believe the primary purpose as a senior leader in policing it to work for our people and not the other way around, and I work hard to understand the challenges facing our people and unblocking any obstacles or challenges being experienced, while also ensuring we are providing the best possible support and opportunities for increased wellbeing through our own engaged proactive leadership. I am therefore proud to be part of the Sports and Social Club committee.

As someone who historically has struggled with striking the balance in my own personal work life balance, I have come to understand the importance of spending time undertaking sports and social activities, alongside friends and family, but also the importance that policing is so much more than a job, with the term policing family going far beyond day to day working activity.

Along with my wife Kelly, and my two boys, Theo and George, we love spending time outside of work with friends and family, travelling, both on holidays and on family days out, and also family swimming together. Anyone who knows me, knows I loves hunting for a good bargain and so really excited in the wider opportunities our Sports and Social Club can bring for us all here across the Humberside Police family!

In terms of sports, I am a Formula 1 Fan – having watched my first season in 1992 and when possible, I really enjoy watching motorsport live and taking part in the occasional recreational karting competition.