[O]fficers and staff from Cumbria Constabulary have raised over £1,300 in a football tournament to remember their fallen colleague, PC Bill Barker.
The Bill Barker Memorial Football Tournament, which took place on Friday 15th September, saw teams from the North, South and West policing areas compete against each other for the Bill Barker Memorial Trophy.
Following a closely contested tournament it was the North Cumbria team that were presented with the Bill Barker Memorial Trophy by Bill’s wife, Hazel Barker.
Funds were raised through match fees, a raffle and an auction with all proceeds going to Bill’s chosen charity The Great North Air Ambulance ‘Pride of Cumbria’.
The tournament, which is in its eight year, was held at Whitehaven Amateurs Football Club.
Detective Constable Steve Usher, who organised the event, said: “It was a great day for all involved. The football was very competitive with the referee having his fair share of decisions to make.
“I’m delighted that we have been able to raise so much money for Bill’s chosen charity.
“The tournament is a great way to remember Bill, who continues to be missed by everyone at the Constabulary.
“I’d like to thank everyone involved in this year’s tournament, including Whitehaven Amateurs FC for allowing us to use their facilities and the organisations that kindly donated raffle prizes. I’d also like to thank Hazel Barker and the rest of Bill’s family for supporting the event.”
Results
- South 0 – 0 West
- North 1 – 0 West
- North 2 – 0 South
