My story

Returning to Central BCU as the Deputy Divisional Commander just over a year ago it really did feel like coming home and having served the area in every rank I know that one of the things that has contributed to that family atmosphere in policing these two counties has been the very strong community links between officers, staff and partners at street and ward level, from Caerau in the north to Cogan in the East.

Since joining the BCU in 1994, I have known officers to run football teams, rugby teams, help with boxing clubs and represent their village, town or county in a myriad of different sports. This has, of course, sometimes been for charity.

Today, I am often invited as a senior officer to attend charity events, where I sit at top table in order to show the police service’s support for that community and the cause. It was at one such event that I met the Mayor of the County Borough of Bridgend, Mr Christopher Michaelides.

Those people who know the Mayor are aware that he has given a lifetime of devoted public service to his community in many different ways, from teaching people to drive, running a business, supporting charities and holding local office.

What you may not know- because he will never complain- is that he has been fighting his own battle with cancer during his Mayoral year of office. 

That year of office comes to an end in May 2012, and as a result of the strong relationship between the police service and our local communities I have arranged to run a cross country half marathon during Mayor Michaelides’ last month in office. I will take to the hills, tracks and puddles of the Forest of Dean on the 1st of April to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities, which includes the prostate cancer charity GLAZE.

You can support this event by:

1.    Donating online at www.justgiving.com/runningforthemayor

2.    Passing on this request for support to all you corporate, business and social contacts


Thank you.

My charity

Prostate Cymru

Prostate Cymru

Charity Registration No. 1102913

Prostate Cymru, is the leading charity in the Principality working with medical professionals in the fight against all prostate diseases, benign and malignant . Its mission is to raise awareness, promote understanding and fund both the latest medical equipment and the training of healthcare professionals.

Donations 53

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Good Luck - I'm sure you'll make it. Well done for supporting such a worthwhile cause

Donation by Karen Foster on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thanks to Dawn and belinda from paul for your kind support, donation and agreement to gift aide. Thanks again PEJ

Donation by Dawn and Belinda on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done for your fantastic effort to support such a worthwhile cause

Donation by Mari + Michael Lewis/Alan + Nansi Brewer on 22/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Paul - this is a tremendous effort

Donation by Dr Arun Midha - High Sheriff, South Glam on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Paul is running for a great cause, Hopefully he'll reach his target quite soon, just a little bit to go. Good effort.

Donation by Group Manager Andrew Davison on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Huw Watson on 12/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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UNDER 2 HOURS OR YOU'LL HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN.

Donation by RICHARD HOLDER on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Yvonne Coleman & Karen Campbell-Ace on 04/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 03/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Kind gift received from Alex Chadd. Thanks again for your support

Donation by Alex Chadd on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you to Nicky, Jo and Dawn in Barry Police station

Donation by Paul James on 02/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 02/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Paul, not that you'll need it. Great effort for a great cause. Well done

Donation by Mark Scurlock on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Carl Walters on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done and good luck!!

Donation by Lee Jones on 31/03/12

Paul I know you will succeed because you give all of your energy and commitment to everything you do. well done for taking on this challenge.

Donation by Madeleine Moon on 31/03/12

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Good luck Dad, you'll need it!

Donation by Luke James on 31/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Praying for you every day!

Donation by John & Trish James on 31/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Paul, well done xx

Donation by Nicola Prince on 31/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck cous and well done. Great cause.

Donation by Chris Callow on 31/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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1-2-3 AIR FORCE! go for it Dad, really proud, hopefully we'll run a half marathon together one day! Great cause, great acheivement! Love Hannah xxx

Donation by Hannah Louise James on 31/03/12

£5.00

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Truly a wonderful cause ! Go for it Super !! :)

Donation by Kelly Hoskins on 30/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Paul - go for it!

Donation by Julia Attwell on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Byron Davies AM for South West Wales on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Geraint Williams YOT Bridgend on 30/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,345.61
  • Offline donations$383.94
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$1,729.55
  • Gift Aid$330.71

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