It was Grandparents Day on 16th November at BHS, and as the group assembled at the school prior to meeting up with their granddaughters there were quite a few familiar faces, with no fewer that five of our former Bermuda Police colleagues in attendance. They were Dave Garland, George Hammond, Andy Lavery, Keith Lovell and myself – Roger Sherratt.
Doting Granddads!
(l-r) Roger Sherratt, Andy Lavery, Keith Lovell, Dave Garland and George Hammond
We had time for a quick chat and a photograph before being led off to the various classrooms by our granddaughters.
George Hammond served from 1960-1968 mainly in Operations and in Radio Room (when police radios were a new innovation!).
Young P.C. George Hammond
George was at BHS to see his granddaughter, Addison. George’s daughter, Jane is a teacher at BHS and his son is an Anesthetist at KEMH so George is surrounded by his family in Bermuda!
George tells us, “I celebrated my eightieth birthday earlier this year, I still go to work every day and play golf regularly. Carol and I have travelled the world far and wide and are thankful that we both enjoy good health. Carol is retired and keeps herself busy helping at various charitable organizations.
Keith Lovell served from 1959 – 1970, mainly in Central (Hamilton), Western, and for several years in Marine Section, something he shares with Dave Garland and Andy Lavery. Two memories of Keith are watching him play darts immaculately with Nobby Clark and our Police darts team, and how he built a beautiful catamaran himself outside his Paget home. It was so well built there was said to be no need for screws or glue!
Jade and Keith Lovell attend an ExPo BBQ at the Police Club
Keith and his wife Jade were at BHS to visit their granddaughter Sofie. Although retired, Keith and Jade keep in good health and love to go on adventure travels around the world.
Dave Garland served from 1961-1976 in a wide variety of departments including Central (Hamilton), Cycle Squad, Operations, Central CID, Murder Room, and for several years as the Inspector in charge of Marine Section.
Inspector Dave Garland
In fact Dave and Derek Jenkinson built our first police boat at Admiralty House in 1962, although neither of them were posted to Marine Section when they completed the job. For more information about our first police boat go to http://expobermuda.com/index.php/articles/10-first-boat
Following our visit to BHS Dave called to say, ”What a pleasant surprise to meet all our former colleagues, and what a special treat to see Andy Lavery who I hadn’t seen since he left for Canada back in 1974, and also to see Keith Lovell, both of whom I worked with on Marine Section.
One Very Proud Yorkshireman!
Dave Garland with his two gorgeous grandchildren, Isla and Jodie
Dave and his wife Sue are also fortunate to have both of their children, Christopher and Caitlin, living in Bermuda. Caitlin has two gorgeous children, Jodie aged 11 and Isla aged 8, who both attend BHS. Chris is an owner of Flanagan’s on Front Street which was previously owned by the legendary Tom Gallagher. Flanagans is Bermuda’s premier sports bar and well worth a visit if you happen to be visiting the Island.
Chris and Flanagan’s will be soon opening a second sports bar and restaurant at Belmont Hills Golf Club (formerly Belmont Hotel) which is good news for Dave and all his mates in the Bermuda Senior Golf Association which is now based at Belmont Hills following the closure of Riddell’s Bay Golf Club.
Dave is now fully retired but really enjoys “hacking” around the golf course. Sue is still in great shape doing lots of keep fit. They are also very involved with their two grandchildren.
Sue and Dave Garland at one of our ExPo functions
Andy Lavery served from 1970-1974 in Central (Hamilton), on Mobile Reserve, as a CID Aide, in Murder Room and then in Marine Section under Dave Garland.
Young P.C. Andy Lavery
Andy and his wife Betty now live in Niagara Falls, but Betty is a Bermudian and they often spend time on Island and were delighted to be able to attend BHS Grandparents Day to see their granddaughter Abigail.
Andy and Betty have 4 grandchildren, with Emma, Kira and Sophie in Australia (there's a good excuse to avoid weekend babysitting!) and Abby here in Bermuda.
Andy and Betty have their hands full at Disneyworld, Florida, 2013,
(l-r) Emma, Kira (Australia), Abby (Bermuda), Sophie (Australia).
For more information about the Lavery grandchildren go to our new column on "Grandparents" at
Roger Sherratt - I served from 1964 – 1992, first in Central (Hamilton), Eastern, Traffic, Central CID, Crime Prevention, and for most of the last 10 years in Police Community Media Relations, retiring as Chief Inspector.
Community Media Relations Team
Inspector Roger Sherratt and Sergeant John Instone
Now fully retired I keep busy as Editor of this Expo website, and President of the Bermuda Ex-Police Association, and as an avid golfer with the Bermuda Senior Golfers Association when time permits. My wife Marian and I are very fortunate to have both our children living on Island with their spouses. Joanna is a GP with her own Practice, and Tommy is a Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager. Between them they have five children who all now live within a five minute drive of our home in Flatts.
Marian and I were at BHS to see two of our five grandchildren, Olivia and Elizabeth.
Roger Sherratt with his granddaughter Olivia
Granny Marian Sherratt with granddaughter, Elizabeth (centre) and her classmate
EDITORS NOTE - All of the above have been invited to send me photos of their grandchildren to add to this article, and I will do so as they are received.
We are also considering having a special column on our website and inviting our members to send us photos and information about their grandchildren. Let me know what you think about the idea.