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Police officers get into the fun day groove
11:49am Monday 18th June 2012 in News
Police officers get into the fun day groove
THEY are used to being on the beat, so these bobbies could not help but join in the japes at a family fun day.
The cheerful coppers took some time out to get into the groove at Totton Family Fun Day when they joined in the Zumba class with group Fruityliciouz.
Sgt Ian Smith and PC Tristan Pugh had crowds screaming and whooping when they shook their booties, swung their hips and shimmied their shoulders in the name of a laugh.
One of the organisers, John Cunningham, said: “It really shows the police in a good light in the community the way they were willing to join in. I have to say out of all the free activities it certainly drew a big crowd and not surprisingly the cameras were all out. It was just great.”
Thousands of people flocked to the free event on Testwood Recreation Ground, hosted by Churches Together in Totton, which comprises Testwood Baptist Church and St Winifred’s Church, as a gift to the community.
Highlights included free refreshments, live bands and family activities including Southampton Spartans KorfBall team, cycle skills agility sessions, the Hazelwood Dancers, Romsey Rock Choir and the Fun Day House Band.
Comments(32)
gazdance
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12:50pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Of course that doesn't fit with the modern media pantomime villain portrayal of the police.
Cheer up!
Writers Cramp
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1:47pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:So, Police are not to have fun, engaging with their public which builds more communication, leading to trust. Ahhh I got it! I must consider becoming an officer then.Dull, boring, long faced and always suspicious of the public. Think you got it wrong Salv
Extremely unprofessional and embarrassment to the force.
The Salv
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2:16pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Georgem
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2:19pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:Says who?
The Police are meant to be feared, thats the whole point!
The Salv
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2:51pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Georgem wrote:Do you actually ever have an opinion or is your only aim on this website to be belligerent?
The Salv wrote: The Police are meant to be feared, thats the whole point!Says who?
Old Man of the Sea
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2:54pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv
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2:59pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Old Man of the Sea wrote:Thats an Oxymoron.
The Police are not meant to be feared by anyone other than the criminal fraternity.
BenjiWinsor
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3:00pm Mon 18 Jun 12
biggsp
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3:16pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Georgem
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4:01pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:What? No answer?
Georgem wrote:Do you actually ever have an opinion or is your only aim on this website to be belligerent?
The Salv wrote: The Police are meant to be feared, thats the whole point!Says who?
Goldenwight
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4:43pm Mon 18 Jun 12
T Pugh
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4:46pm Mon 18 Jun 12
As the beat officer for the Calmore area it is my job to engage with the community and be approachable...I scared some people off with my dancing, but hopefully overall it left a positive impression.
Stay safe, keep well and please see me at Totton Police Station if you have any concerns about my ability to be professional.
Yours faithfully, PC Tristan Pugh
The Salv
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4:59pm Mon 18 Jun 12
biggsp wrote:Oh dear oh dear, it's the latest buzz word isnt which people have absolutely no understanding of the meaning but have heard it mentioned on the news a few times and now they think their really clever by using it.
'The Salv... ... get a life you TROLL!!! I see you on here often and you never have a good word to say!! What exactly IS your problem?? Were you dropped as a child or something???
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Never have a good thing to say? Well that would also be known as given an opinion and in any case is not true if you were bothered to read all posts but you are only interested in reading the contraversial ones arnt you because you are facinated by me.
fairoak2eastleigh
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5:18pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:oh grow up and get a life!!!!!!!
Extremely unprofessional and embarrassment to the force.
Lone Ranger.
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5:39pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:I think that you are correct ..... posters are fascinated by you ..... ........ i think that they find it facinating that some people have heart bypasses ..... but you have defied science and created a brain bypass ...... Congratulations
biggsp wrote:Oh dear oh dear, it's the latest buzz word isnt which people have absolutely no understanding of the meaning but have heard it mentioned on the news a few times and now they think their really clever by using it.
'The Salv... ... get a life you TROLL!!! I see you on here often and you never have a good word to say!! What exactly IS your problem?? Were you dropped as a child or something???
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Never have a good thing to say? Well that would also be known as given an opinion and in any case is not true if you were bothered to read all posts but you are only interested in reading the contraversial ones arnt you because you are facinated by me.
The Salv
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5:53pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:Bwahahahahahahahaha (pauses to take in breath) bwahahahahahahahahah
The Salv wrote:I think that you are correct ..... posters are fascinated by you ..... ........ i think that they find it facinating that some people have heart bypasses ..... but you have defied science and created a brain bypass ...... Congratulations
biggsp wrote:Oh dear oh dear, it's the latest buzz word isnt which people have absolutely no understanding of the meaning but have heard it mentioned on the news a few times and now they think their really clever by using it.
'The Salv... ... get a life you TROLL!!! I see you on here often and you never have a good word to say!! What exactly IS your problem?? Were you dropped as a child or something???
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Never have a good thing to say? Well that would also be known as given an opinion and in any case is not true if you were bothered to read all posts but you are only interested in reading the contraversial ones arnt you because you are facinated by me.
ahaha, sides splitting, crying with laughter :')
cantthinkofone
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6:02pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Nine Toes.
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7:12pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:And absolutely disgusting to think they were getting paid to act like prats.
Extremely unprofessional and embarrassment to the force.
Inform Al
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7:18pm Mon 18 Jun 12
cantthinkofone wrote:Think I'd rather have a couple of bobbies with boobies at my party, but knowing my luck they'd be implants. However congrats to the 2 bobbies for their ability to communicate with us plebs.
Apparently PC Harwood's a hoot at parties too.
georgetheseventh
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7:19pm Mon 18 Jun 12
T Pugh wrote:Ello ello ello...vat is dat vheelbarrow doing on bricks..??
Thanks to all who realised this was a Totton Fun Day (emphasis on the fun). The organisers did a fabulous job as they do each year at no cost to the public. Amazing.
As the beat officer for the Calmore area it is my job to engage with the community and be approachable...I scared some people off with my dancing, but hopefully overall it left a positive impression.
Stay safe, keep well and please see me at Totton Police Station if you have any concerns about my ability to be professional.
Yours faithfully, PC Tristan Pugh
Lone Ranger.
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7:32pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:Oh come on >:D
Lone Ranger. wrote:Bwahahahahahahahaha (pauses to take in breath) bwahahahahahahahahah
The Salv wrote:I think that you are correct ..... posters are fascinated by you ..... ........ i think that they find it facinating that some people have heart bypasses ..... but you have defied science and created a brain bypass ...... Congratulations
biggsp wrote:Oh dear oh dear, it's the latest buzz word isnt which people have absolutely no understanding of the meaning but have heard it mentioned on the news a few times and now they think their really clever by using it.
'The Salv... ... get a life you TROLL!!! I see you on here often and you never have a good word to say!! What exactly IS your problem?? Were you dropped as a child or something???
.
Never have a good thing to say? Well that would also be known as given an opinion and in any case is not true if you were bothered to read all posts but you are only interested in reading the contraversial ones arnt you because you are facinated by me.
ahaha, sides splitting, crying with laughter :')
Rango999
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8:23pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Georgem
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8:24pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Nine Toes. wrote:Trolls trollin' trolls trollin' trolls.
The Salv wrote:And absolutely disgusting to think they were getting paid to act like prats.
Extremely unprofessional and embarrassment to the force.
Rango999
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8:25pm Mon 18 Jun 12
Rango999 wrote:*Community
I know Totton Police and they are very proffessional officers who take there job seriously. They have a good relationship with everyone in the cumminity. It would be so boring if your local police were grumpy people who couldn't have a laugh. Well done to these officers for having a laugh and engaging with the public. Proud to have these poeple as my local policing unit!
S Pance
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9:12pm Mon 18 Jun 12
They are the utmost professionals but caring and approachable too.
It's a pity that other areas aren't as fortunate as us.
Thank you guys for all that you do. It is appreciated.
snidget
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9:23pm Mon 18 Jun 12
T Pugh wrote:Totally agree, you certainly did a brilliant job engaging with the community!
Thanks to all who realised this was a Totton Fun Day (emphasis on the fun). The organisers did a fabulous job as they do each year at no cost to the public. Amazing.
As the beat officer for the Calmore area it is my job to engage with the community and be approachable...I scared some people off with my dancing, but hopefully overall it left a positive impression.
Stay safe, keep well and please see me at Totton Police Station if you have any concerns about my ability to be professional.
Yours faithfully, PC Tristan Pugh
I have so much respect for the job you do, and it seems nobody can be happy with the conduct of the police.
As a community, you should be thanked more for everything you have to put up with.
Keep up the good work!
From a Nurse who has many a time been grateful for the support of the police!
p.s. you aren't a bad mover! (or that bad on the eye).
solomum
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9:23pm Mon 18 Jun 12
S Pance wrote:I could not agree more. The Totton Police are a force to be proud of and to see them joining in the fun at the funday and engaging with the youngsters was fantastic. They do an immense job in building positive relationships within the Totton community which in turn helps in the fight against crime. Well done guys, you are a credit to the force. As for The Salv, it's about time he got a job instead of spending most of his time criticising the posts on here.
I think most people in Totton are proud of these guys.
They are the utmost professionals but caring and approachable too.
It's a pity that other areas aren't as fortunate as us.
Thank you guys for all that you do. It is appreciated.
OSPREYSAINT
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11:44pm Mon 18 Jun 12
The Salv wrote:Methinks the Salv has been done for speeding! If it was that blonde Policewoman I reckon it was a fair cop.
Extremely unprofessional and embarrassment to the force.
rabbitlady
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7:37am Tue 19 Jun 12
andyoak
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8:33am Tue 19 Jun 12
T Pugh wrote:As one of the organisers of this event, it was absolutly great to see this happen, so many people were watching and cheering along this made our local police look normal and approchable which considering how many young people were there has to be a good thing. I must also say a big thankyou to everyone who attended who make this such a great event and everyone who volunteered and gave up their time to make this event possible.
Thanks to all who realised this was a Totton Fun Day (emphasis on the fun). The organisers did a fabulous job as they do each year at no cost to the public. Amazing.
As the beat officer for the Calmore area it is my job to engage with the community and be approachable...I scared some people off with my dancing, but hopefully overall it left a positive impression.
Stay safe, keep well and please see me at Totton Police Station if you have any concerns about my ability to be professional.
Yours faithfully, PC Tristan Pugh
OSPREYSAINT
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10:17pm Tue 19 Jun 12
andyoak wrote:It was treat to read good news for once, yet we still have people running it down, well done all who were involved.
T Pugh wrote:As one of the organisers of this event, it was absolutly great to see this happen, so many people were watching and cheering along this made our local police look normal and approchable which considering how many young people were there has to be a good thing. I must also say a big thankyou to everyone who attended who make this such a great event and everyone who volunteered and gave up their time to make this event possible.
Thanks to all who realised this was a Totton Fun Day (emphasis on the fun). The organisers did a fabulous job as they do each year at no cost to the public. Amazing.
As the beat officer for the Calmore area it is my job to engage with the community and be approachable...I scared some people off with my dancing, but hopefully overall it left a positive impression.
Stay safe, keep well and please see me at Totton Police Station if you have any concerns about my ability to be professional.
Yours faithfully, PC Tristan Pugh
The Salv says...
12:44pm Mon 18 Jun 12