Memories of Just An Ordinary Copper!

About the Author

After a police career, he became the first CEO of the Centrepoint Outreach homelessness charity in Boston (not to be confused with Centrepoint – London).

John is ‘Reader Emeritus’ having previously been licensed as a church lay minister for 30 years. During that time, he was Secretary General and Chairman of the Association of Lincoln Readers for 20 years and a member of the national Central Readers Council for 11 years.  

He still keeps active with church and voluntary roles and enjoys walking, landscape photography, bird watching, setting up and maintaining community websites, singing and bowls. In 2022 he set up an indoor Boccia club, where members play the sport in autumn and winter. 

These activities are often followed by a pint or two of real ale in the village pub and social club!

John broadcast on Radio Lincolnshire on his last day working for Centrepoint Outreach. 

Click or tap above link to hear the interview.

Review Comments:

“Have just read this John, absolutely brilliant, funny, serious at times, but thoroughly entertaining. Well done.”  V.M.

“Well done, John. A well-written and interesting book.”  A. & R.

“A good easy read. How did you remember so much without keeping a diary?”   M.D.

“I've just finished it and found it an interesting read. I was particularly staggered at all that you can remember, including the names of specific people, and dates.”   A.S.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it.  I don't think you were just ordinary; I think you were an extraordinary copper, with a big heart and integrity.”   P.C.

“I really enjoyed your book. I’ve just read it straight through. So much about your early life and training that I didn’t know.” D.P.

“Interesting read and takes me back to the  Lincolnshire of my younger days – also born in 1953.”  P.N.