British Association of Removers Newsletter - Issue 3

Next Weeks Events...

Northern Area Meeting Monday 28 November to be held at Bishop Auckland Football Club, Bishop Auckland, Heritage Park, Stadium Way, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, DL14 9AE, 7:00 PM for 7:30 PM. Yorkshire Area Annual Meeting Saturday 26 November to be held at The Ambassador Hotel, Centre of the Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2AY.

BAR Annual Conference ~ Royal Windsor 17 - 19th May 2012

BAR Vehicle Exhibition & Competition 2012 Its back! As part of the BAR Annual Conference, a ne display of new & vintage removal vehicles in the industry will take place. The Vehicle Drive-By and Vehicle Competition will take place outside the White House in Beaumont Estate on Friday 18 May. Winners will be announced on Gala Night. For more information and how to enter, visit: www.bar.co.uk/conference2012.aspx

BARTS Latest News...

LinkedIn BARTS recently launched the new BAR Training Services LinkedIn group. By joining the group members will receive regular updates on training, funding and changes in legislation etc. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions relevant to training and open new discussions with other BAR Members. 2012 Courses BAR Training Services are continually developing new courses and initiatives based on the valuable feedback received from BAR Members. If you have a suggestion for a course or workshop that you would like to see in BARTS 2012 training schedule then please contact a member of BARTS on: 01923 699484 or email: training@bar.co.uk

QSS Adds the BS EN 15713 to its Certication Services

QSS has recently added another standard to its scope of work and certication services the new BS EN 15713 (Secure Destruction of Condential Material). Commonly known as the shredding standard, BS EN 15713 is becoming more and more sought after by clients in the commercial moving sector and is a particularly useful sales and marketing tool for those who provide document storage services. It provides an assurance that the company is able to dispose of unwanted documents in a controlled, condential manner and thereby adds an extra element to their services, helping to retain contracts and to gain further business. For further information and advice on becoming certied, contact Chris Waymouth: chris.waymouth@bar.co.uk or call 01923 699480 / 07831 309379

Strike Action - Be Prepared

Dont forget the UK Border Agency strike on 30 November. Make sure that check your local news and information to see if it impacts your business

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FEDEMAC Latest News...
Launch of New On-line Member Directory FEDEMAC went live on Friday 18 November with their new On-line Member Directory, which is modelled on the BAR website Search Directory. Read full details in the January issue of Removals & Storage or visit: www.fedemac.eu/index.php?id=326 BAR are also promoting the FEDEMAC Group on LinkedIn. To join the BAR LinkedIn Group, simply log on to: www.bar.co.uk and click on the LinkedIn logo. A successful General Assembly! The recent FEDEMAC General Assembly, proudly hosted by BAR was deemed a resounding success! The event was held at Beaumont Estate, Royal Windsor on 18 20 November, the location of next years BAR Annual Conference.

*New* Olympics 2012 Update from Transport for London (TfL)

For the latest in access and parking details, including additional details for the Camden, Merton, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth and Glasgow areas. The Olympic Delivery Authority has also released postcode data for impacted areas external to London. For full details please visit the dedicated Olympics section in the Members Area; www.bar.co.uk/trade/MyBAR/Olympics2012/LatestNews.aspx

NEST Launches Automatic Enrolment Guide for Employers

From 2012 every employer will have to enroll into a workplace pension. To help employers prepare for these reforms, NEST have published a guide that sets out the core facts, as well as providing an overview. To read more and download the guide, please visit the dedicated Pension Reforms section in the Members Area: www.bar.co.uk/trade/MyBAR/Resources/PensionReformsNEST.aspx

The FairFuelUK Campaign Rumbles on...

As supporters of the FairFuelUK campaign, BAR watched with interest when the fuel price issue was debated in Parliament on Tuesday 15 November. The discussion was triggered because the FairFuelUK epetition reached over 100,000 signatures. MPs for all Parties made impassioned pleas on behalf of their constituents to reduce fuel duty next year. The people have spoken; Parliament has listened; now it is time for Government to act. For more information, please visit the FairFuelUK website: www.fairfueluk.com and look out for updates in Removals & Storage.

A Sad Farewell to an Industry Friend

We regret to inform you of the death of Peter Middup, Publisher of Premises & Facilities Management magazine, a prominent title within the FM industry and the Commercial Moving market. Peter was a great supporter of the CMG and attended many BAR Conferences to deliver the results of PFMs Moving Trend Survey. Peter sadly passed away whilst on holiday in Wales with his wife on 16 November 2011. Peter was a charismatic and hugely popular individual within the industry. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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