Fed member clinches £500 prize
12 June 2024
West Mercia Police Federation member PC Dee Stanley has spoken of her surprise at winning £500 of Amazon gift vouchers.
Dee entered the competition after seeing it on a post on the branch’s Facebook page.
“It took me two minutes to follow the link, fill in the information and then I forgot about it,” she said.
The prize was offered by Police Insure, which provides a specialist insurance service for serving and retired police officers, Specials, staff and their partners.
Dee said: “I got an email from Police Insure to say I was the lucky winner.
“You see these things, I thought I’d enter but you don’t usually hear anything, so it was a nice surprise to win.”
Dee, who has served with West Mercia Police for 21 years, has also recently returned from a stay at the branch’s holiday property in Newquay.
West Mercia Police Federation member PC Dee Stanley.
The property is for Police Federation members and West Mercia Police Federation Group Insurance members only.
It has three bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a spacious lounge/diner and fully-fitted kitchen, and wifi, as well as a private outdoor space, an allocated parking space, and direct access to Porth Beach and the coastal path.
Federation members are entitled to a 10 per cent discount on booking, while members of the Group Insurance Scheme qualify for a 15 per cent discount. If you are a member of both, you will receive a 25 per cent discount.
Dee said she first became aware of the holiday home, again through the West Mercia Police Federation Facebook page.
“I’ve stayed there for the last three years for a week each year,” she said.
“It’s a really lovely place, in a great location at a great price if you have Federation and group insurance.
“It’s a great base just outside Newquay for exploring the local areas and different parts of Cornwall.
“There are some beautiful beaches just a short away, and loads of other lovely beaches and places to visit around the area.
“I saw it advertised on the Federation's Facebook page.
“I discounted it for a good few years, but when I looked into it, if you look at the price of similar holiday properties to rent it’s a really good deal.
“It’s a great benefit and I’d recommend others look into it.”
