The British Association of Removers

Moving home can be a frightening prospect at any time. But with the clocks going back and the nights drawing in, if you hear a 'bump in the night' (or at any time during your move) let's hope it's not a box full of your fragile possessions being dropped by the guys from the pub who have a van and will do the job for cash! So, with Hallowe'en* this week make sure to choose a Member of the British Association of Removers to help you with your move and avoid it becoming a horror story! You'll be engaging an experienced, professional mover who adheres to a Code of Practice, and through their BAR Membership you'll also benefit from advanced payment protection and a free dispute resolution in the unlikely event that you need it. Don't be tricked this Autumn, make your move a treat! Find a local mover here: www.bar.co.uk *We checked and thankfully it's not a full moon on the 31st... #Halloween #MovingHorrorStories #TrickorTreat #FindaMover

Moving home yourself in Summer can seem like an adventure! Long, warm days, everything dry and friends happy to pitch in and help out, with a cold drink to celebrate once it's done*. In Autumn and Winter though, when the weather is more likely to be wet, freezing cold, icy or even snowing it's no joke. For little more than the cost of van hire, time off work and the hours spent scouring the supermarkets for empty boxes that will collapse at the first hint of rain you could be engaging the services of a professional BAR mover who will carry out your move with no fuss. What's more they'll be fully insured, have all the right equipment (including floor protection and covers for your goods) as well as vehicles designed specifically to protect all your belongings in transit. They'll be fully trained and experienced in wrapping and protecting the most fragile item to the most awkward and heavy. Choose a BAR Member for your move and you won't be standing in the rain looking at the shattered remains of your prized flat screen TV that slipped out of your hands, and nor will you be off to the osteopath for a series of appointments to get your back 'fixed' after carrying half a ton of boxes and furniture down one set of stairs and up another. And, if you're not entirely satisfied with your move you have the option of using a free, independent, government-approved dispute resolution service which all Members sign up to as part of their adherence to the BAR Code of Practice. So next time you're moving, for your own peace of mind look for the badge. Find a local BAR mover here: www.bar.co.uk *Once you've moved the contents of a home once you'll likely never want to again, no matter what season it is!

The BAR is very pleased to welcome CARELINE MOVING & STORAGE UK LIMITED into our specialist Overseas Group. www.carelinemoving.co.uk If you're looking for a mover local to you, visit: www.bar.co.uk

The BAR is very pleased to welcome Johnsons 1871 into our specialist Overseas Group. www.johnsons1871.com If you're looking for a mover local to you, visit: www.bar.co.uk

With just over two weeks to go until this year's BAR Removals Masterclass 5-day residential course, this is the final call for bookings as we have to confirm numbers with the hotel by Monday. This unrivalled course - delivered by industry experts - is ideally suited to new or aspiring Removals Industry Managers who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key responsibilities that managers have within a removals business. The course price represents excellent value and includes accommodation Monday to Thursday night and all meals for the week, so in effect the course itself is virtually FREE! Cheltenham Chase Hotel (Residential) 4-8 November 2024 £1,100 + VAT (BAR Members) £1,300 + VAT (Non-Members). Note: Additional nights can be booked directly with the hotel "I learned things I would never able to learn in the office" Don't miss out, book your place today by emailing training@bar.co.uk or call Charlotte at BAR Training on 01923 699 484.

The course has been developed for Transport Managers who are responsible for the ‘O’ Licence within their organisation. As part of their continual professional development and to satisfy the Traffic Commissioners’ expectations, Transport Managers should attend a refresher course at least every 5 years. Who Should Attend? • Transport Managers who are responsible for the ‘O’ licence within their transport operations who wish to demonstrate continual professional development • Individuals who wish to update their LGV transport and operator legislation knowledge. • Individuals who want a taster of what is required of a Transport Manager before they attend the full Transport Manager course and exam • The course would benefit anyone assisting the Transport Manager with some of the duties of the role to assist them in gaining a greater understanding of the rules, regulations and responsibilities involved. • Transport Managers who are required by the Traffic Commissioner to complete refresher training. Transport Managers will usually have to provide CPD evidence to the Traffic Commissioner when they: o hold a qualification that is more than 10 years old o haven’t acted for an operator in the past five years o are named as the TM on a new operators' licence application o are the Transport Manager named on the renewal of an operators' licence o are named as a Transport Manager on more than one operator licence o have been called to a public enquiry where their ability to exercise continuous and effective management is under consideration Course Content • Transport Manager responsibilities • Drivers’ Hours legislation including working time regulations • Tachograph usage, driver and operator responsibilities, best practices • Driver Licences and Driver CPCO • Operator compliance risk scores (OCRS) • Operator licensing , types, legal undertaking, making changes and best practices • Effective vehicle maintenance systems • Vehicle loading and vehicle specifications • Health and safety in transport • Traffic Regulations and enforcement agencies • Effective management of drivers To reserve a place email training@bar.co.uk for a booking from or call Charlotte on 01923 699 484. #CPC #TransportManager #RemovalsTraining If you're moving home or office find a local, professional mover here: www.bar.co.uk

The British Association of Removers (BAR) will once again be in attendance at the The Movers & Storers Show on the 19th and 20th November. The BAR offers it Members a wide range of training and resources specifically designed to support and develop their businesses in the removals and storage industry, through the Association itself and through its network of Affiliate partnerships. Find out more about the BAR or find a local, professional mover here: www.bar.co.uk #MoversandStorersShow #BritishAssociationofRemovers

Don't miss out. Stay up to date with BAR and industry matters as well as networking, sharing best practice and discussing the challenges in your local area by booking up to attend your next local Area meeting. The following three meetings are coming up soon, so if you're a BAR Member or Affiliate don't miss out, let your local area contact know you're coming along! North West: debbie@osbornesremovals.co.uk Sussex: adam.stevens@martells.co.uk Met: jess.clark@bluelorry.com Find a local professional mover here: www.bar.co.uk

The Removers Benevolent Association (RBA) is the only dedicated charity for the removals & storage industry. Established in 1900, the charity was set up to provide financial relief for those in need (including their widows and dependents) who are, or have been, engaged continuously for a minimum period of two years by a current Member of the British Association of Removers (BAR). The RBA relies on donations, fundraising events and investments in order to continue to provide support for those people in need and we thank everyone who supports our charity in whatever way they choose. If you are organising a fundraising event please consider the RBA as your charity of choice. A fundraising page can be set up or donations made via our Just Giving page at https://ow.ly/iHb550STyXT. Find out more about the RBA: www.rba-charity.org

The BAR Academy programme, in partnership with TRS Training, supports the delivery of the new Removals Operative Apprenticeship, plus other Apprenticeships including Customer Service, LGV Driver, Team Leader/Supervisor and Transport Manager, to any removals business throughout the UK. This initiative provides a range of funded apprenticeship solutions in England, with discounted commercially based options available in the devolved nations, enhancing career pathways in the removals industry. Come and see us at The Movers & Storers Show on the 19th and 20th November at the NAEC Stoneleigh #BARAcademy #BARTraining #TRSTraining #RemovalsApprenticeship #RemovalsOperativeApprenticeship #RemovalsTraining Find a local, professional mover here: www.bar.co.uk