Paul Beecroft: Kruger Park Gateway Airport – One Of The Neatest, Ever

Paul Beecroft: Kruger Park

 

This was the airport we flew into from Joburg. Has to be one of the neatest ever. Located in Phalaborwa in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. As the name suggests it is close to Kruger National Park and not too far from the Drakensburg Mountains.

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Paul Beecroft has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

 

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Paul Beecroft: Daring Dot – An Incredible Story!

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I would like to introduce you to a very special friend of mine who is a remarkable lady. Her name is Doris ‘Dot’ Long, also known as Daring Doris. I first met her exactly 40 years ago in 1974.

She ran the Tilehurst Animal and Bird Sanctuary. I popped in to see her one day to inquire about the possibility of getting a kitten and ended up doing a couple of repair jobs for her on some rabbit hutches. From then on I was a regular helper there and due to this I was introduced to my first bird of prey, a young kestrel, which I reared and then flew and I have been a Falconer ever since.

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Some 20 years or so ago Dot retired to the seaside town of Hayling Island in Hampshire. She still kept and rescued animals and birds but not on the scale that she had before. She was soon involved with the local community, helping the elderly and doing charity work. The charity she became heavily involved in is The Rowans Hospice which is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and other life shortening illnesses. Over the years she has raised a lot of money for the Hospice and continues to do so today.

Possibly by now some of you are reading this and wondering why she is so remarkable. Please let me tell you.

On Sunday 18th May 2014 two special events occurred in Dot’s life. At 1:30 pm Dot abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. The Tower in total is 170 metres high. The event was televised and in fact she was joined on the abseil by a local News Reader/Journalist.

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Spinnaker Tower

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Dot caught the lift up. Here’s she’s ready to start going down.

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Going down.

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The journey down.

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Safe on the ground.

As Dot touched ground, the Portsmouth Band started playing and somewhere in the region of 1,000 people sang Happy Birthday to her which was then followed by the song Congratulations.

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Portsmouth Band

Of course the second special event was the fact it was her birthday, but not just any birthday, for on this day Dot was 100 years old.

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Dot with her balloon.

She is officially the world’s oldest abseiler.

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Card from Rowans Hospice

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Dot also was awarded the MBE in 1984 and in 2009 she received Special Recognition at the Pride of Britain Awards.

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Myself with Dot.

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Paul Beecroft has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

 

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A Cop, An Ape, And A Hotel Cat Walk Into A…

A cop, an ape, and a hotel

 

Take a cable car ride to the Upper Rock at Gibralter and you’ll find an unusual welcoming party—Gibralter apes. The apes are actually a tailless monkey called Barbary Macaques, and it’s believed they were brought to the area by the Arabs sometime after 711CE or the British after 1704. Either way, the apes of Gilbralter are well-cared for by the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society, and we’ve been treated to a visit with them by our good friend, coroner’s investigator Paul Beecroft.

Paul photographed the ape in the above photo while at the top of the Gibralter rock. Now, let’s all sit back and enjoy the view as Paul takes us along on his latest journey.

This mother and baby were spotted in the town.

Also in the town. This particular Ape ransacked the bin searching for food.

This was taken at the top. We had just stepped out of the Cable Car. A tourist in the Cable Car had been warned by the onboard attendant to hide the carrier bag that she was carrying when she stepped out. When we arrived at the top she did not heed his warning. Four apes went for the bag in a second. You can see some of the remnants in the top left hand corner and some of it still in the hands of the girl holding the yellow bag.

This young Ape is sitting on the car wing mirror. It jumped on as we were driving and stayed until the windscreen wash and wipers annoyed him/her.

Gibraltar Police on parade waiting for the new Governor of Gibraltar Sir James Dutton to arrive.

Police Motorcycles escorting the Governors car.

Sir James Dutton arrives.

Part of Gibraltar Main Street.

Our Hotel from the beach.

View from the Hotel Breakfast Room.

Local Church

View of the road from our Hotel.

Finally, a very, very friendly ‘Caleta’ the Hotel cat.

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Paul Beecroft has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car, and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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Gilbralter: From The Top Of The Rock

Gilbralter

 

Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory situated at the entrance to the Mediterranean, is home to approximately 30,000 people.  Today, Coroner’s Investigator Paul Beecroft takes us on a pictorial journey of the region, and to the top of “the rock.”

Flag of Gibralter

The “rock” from ground level.

View from the top of the rock.

Overlooking Spain

Again from the top of the Rock. The white ship you can see is actually not a ship but a Hotel that is in the process of being built.

Lighthouse at Europa Point

Moorish Castle

Memorial/Monument. (American/English)

Still with the Memorial (Two sides to it)

Memorial Plaque

Lord Nelson

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Paul Beecroft has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car, and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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A Journey To The Grand Canyon With Paul Beecroft

Grand Canyon

 

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Paul Beecroft has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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On The Road: From Phoenix To Las Vegas

On the road, Phoenix to Las Vegas

 

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A Coroner’s Investigator In Scottsdale, Arizona

A coroners investigator

 

Saddle up, folks, and join Paul Beecroft, one of England’s finest as he took aim at some of Scottsdale’s  attractions.

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Paul Beecroft, has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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The Royal Family…In A Phonebox!

The Royal family

 

Artist Timmy Mallet put a new spin on the familiar British red phonebox. His creation—Ring-A-Royal-Phonebox—is on display outside Royal Albert Hall, and features…well, you’ll have to see this one for yourself.

Prince Harry in the familiar Usain Bolt pose

Her Majesty The Queen and her beloved Corgi

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in her stunning blue dress, with a golden pram that’s waiting for the baby

Artist/TV presenter Timmy Mallet

There’s plenty more to see after visiting Timmy Mallet’s phonebox.

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Today’s photos courtesy of our good friend Paul Beecroft.

Paul Beecroft, has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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A Coroner’s Investigator Visits Windsor Castle

Coroner's investigator Windsor Castle

 

Windsor Castle, an official residence of the queen, is the largest occupied castle in the world. It has been a Royal home and fortress for over 900 years.

The Castle Hotel is located near the Castle.

The Crooked House is a coffee/eating cafe. Windsor Castle is a few yards to the left.

Lunch menu at the Crooked House.

Next is a stroll along the side streets near the castle.

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Paul Beecroft, has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

 

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Country Show At Downton Abby

Country show at Downtown Abby

 

Our good friend, Coroner’s Investigator Paul Beecroft, recently attended a Country Show on the grounds of Highclere Castle aka Downton Abby. The scenery was spectacular, and it sure looks like a grand time was had by all.

Male Kestrel

Black Vulture

European Eagle Owl

Harris Hawk

Golden Eagle on the grounds of Althorpe House, the home/resting place of Princess Diana.

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Paul Beecroft, has spent a good deal of his life in law enforcement, in England. He’s worked Foot Patrol, Area Car, Instant Response Car and also as a Police Motorcyclist. Paul currently works as a coroner’s investigator and has traveled all over England, Wales, Scotland and even Germany to investigate crimes.

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