A LOWER Earley care home resident has been recognised for 40 years of outstanding service to the police force.
Maurice Baker, 94, received his award at a recent event organised by the Berkshire branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers, before celebrating with family, friends and staff at Austen House care home.
General Manager, Arturas Repkovas at Austen House said: “We had such a lovely day celebrating with Maurice.
“It’s so wonderful to see that he enjoyed sharing the experience with his family, friends, residents at Austen House, and the team.
“He inspired everyone around him.”
After completing National Service, as a young man Maurice joined the Reading Borough Police department.
Starting out as a constable within the force, he went on to become area constable for Southcote.
Among his duties, he was asked to set up a physical training unit for police cadets, which included marching drills; and enabled some trainees to take part in a Devizes to Westminster canoe event.
After 25 years of service with the police force, Maurice retired and became a member of the National Association of Retired Police Officers.
He played an active role in the organisation’s Thames Valley Police Berkshire Branch, eventually becoming branch president.
Still actively supporting his local community today, Maurice is currently resident ambassador at Austen House, where he helps to plan activities, and gives valuable suggestions.
The care home, run by Barchester Healthcare, provides nursing, residential and respite care.
For more information, call: 0118 911 1134, email: austen@barchester.com or visit: www.barchester.com
