/jobs/ The latest articles from Off Duty website. Copyright: (C) Off Duty en-gb Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:26:05 GMT From the Retirement News page. A Harlow police officer who saved the lives of three people during his career is to hang up his boots after 36 years service.Pc Terry Rackley began his career as a special constable in 1976 before becoming a full-time police officer two years later.During his varied career, Terry served with... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:26:05 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Travel & Leisure page. Retired police officers are enjoying top destinations as house sitters according to the founder of a leading website for house sitters. Whether you're looking for a beach house in the Caribbean, golf retreat in Spain, villa in Italy, chateau in France, beach pad in Florida, or a cottage in the... http://www.offduty.co.uk/travel-leisure/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/travel-leisure/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:57:00 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. In the UK around 70% of older people own their own home yet only 2% of the UK's housing stock is classified as specialist housing for older people, as opposed to 9% in the USA according to well known retirement developers, McCarthy and Stone. Whilst this presents a big challenge... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:09:14 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. Those thinking of celebrating their retirement with a gap year packed with adventure, might like to check out the online community at www.adventuretemples.com. The community has over 1000 members in 20 different countries sharing advice on accessing the best adventures worldwide from their favourite hotels.AdventureTemples founder, Rob Pendleton, is happy... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:07:12 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Overseas Property page. Leggett Immobilier is seeing a big rise in interest from retirees looking to combine a dream home and lifestyle with a secure home for their savings. They are the leading international estate agency in France and saw sales rise by almost 30% last year. Chief Executive, Trevor Leggett, has been... http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:05:15 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. Ian Ackerley, Assistant Chief Constable with Nottinghamshire Police, is to retire in the New Year having completed more than 30 years service.Mr Ackerley, who currently has specific responsibility for strategic change, joined Nottinghamshire in September 2006 having spent his entire policing career to that point with Staffordshire Police.During his time... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:25:47 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. A career spanning a staggering 48 years will draw to a close for a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer on New Year's Eve, leaving a lifetime of memories and experience.John Ahern will retire for the second time - once as a detective in 2000 and now as a member of... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:36:14 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Holiday Lettings page. Spacious Duplex on Clube Albufeira complex/ friendly reception staff. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 bunk-beds, Open plan sitting room, dining room. Well equipped kitchen, 2 balconies overlooking gardens. 4 separate swimming pools, tennis courts, crazy golf, 2 Restaurants/Bars and Mini Market. Short walk to town/beaches. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Info/photos and special prices,... http://www.offduty.co.uk/holiday-lettings/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/holiday-lettings/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:43:58 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. The Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police, Julia Hodson, has informed Nottinghamshire Police Authority that she intends to retire on 1st September 2012, on completion of 30 years police service.Her decision was formally reported to the Police Authority on Wednesday 21st September, 2011.Ms Hodson said that she was keen to notify... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:01:55 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Travel & Leisure page. Haven Holidays have introduced an exclusive discount of up to 9.99% for groups a bonus especially for people who work in the emergency services. Prices start from as little as GBP99 for a holiday home sleeping up to six people.But., I hear you say, thats not going to be much... http://www.offduty.co.uk/travel-leisure/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/travel-leisure/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:20:05 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the After The Job page. Cumbrias Chief Constable has pledged his support to the publication of a book that explores the history of policing in Carlisle.The book has hit the shelves of local bookstores this month and is a culmination of seven years of research undertaken by an ex-Carlisle officer and Secretary and Treasurer of... http://www.offduty.co.uk/after-the-job/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/after-the-job/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:30:21 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Retirement News page. LANCASHIRE Constabularys highest ranking female police officer is about to retire after 30 years with the force. Assistant Chief Constable Wendy Walker, 51, from Whalley, joined the Constabulary on 1 September 1981 starting her policing career on foot patrol in Blackpool. She has since worked in various roles across the... http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/retirement-news/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:41:02 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Overseas Property page. Leading Sofia property agent www.citymanagement.bg has reported a huge drop in the number or properties available on the rental/resale market in Bulgaria. At the peak there was a reputed 20,000 properties available, however in just under 3 years this figure has halved!Borislav Petrov Managing Director of www.citymanagement.bg said This is... http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:28:58 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Overseas Property page. The only way is up is probably the best way of describing the future of the Florida property market. This recession hit market has certainly been dealt its fair share of losing hands in recent years but now there is an air of anticipation as more and more investors are... http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:53:48 GMT info@offduty.co.uk From the Overseas Property page. The Overseas Guides Company has seen a dramatic increase in people enquiring to buy overseas property throughout the last quarter with enquiries up a staggering 56% on the previous quarter.Kim Brown Director of www.OverseasGuidesCompany.com said, This sizeable increase in enquiries comes despite the continued austerity measures throughout a large proportion... http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ http://www.offduty.co.uk/overseas-property/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:52:36 GMT info@offduty.co.uk