BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//British International Freight Association - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:British International Freight Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dev.bifa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British International Freight Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260311T080034Z CREATED:20260311T080034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T080034Z UID:24800-1789516800-1789603199@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Day - Midlands and the North DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Charity Golf Day\nThese events have proved incredibly popular\, so we are pleased to announce our second one of 2026\, taking place at Walmley Golf Club!\nSpend the day playing 18 holes of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our chosen industry charity\, Transaid. \nWalmley Golf Club is a beautiful parkland course. It is over 120 years old and situated just 10 minutes from a variety of Midlands motorway junctions. It is a superbly presented private course which provides an enjoyable challenge for all levels of golfer. \nTickets for this event are being sold as teams of 4 or individual players\, so you can play no matter your team size. \nYour ticket to this event consists of: \n\n18 Holes of Golf\nVarious prizes to be won\nInformal 2-course meal\n\nOops! We could not locate your form.   URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-midlands-and-the-north-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260311T080034Z CREATED:20260311T080034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T080034Z UID:23202-1789516800-1789603199@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Day - Midlands and the North DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Charity Golf Day\nThese events have proved incredibly popular\, so we are pleased to announce our second one of 2026\, taking place at Walmley Golf Club!\nSpend the day playing 18 holes of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our chosen industry charity\, Transaid. \nWalmley Golf Club is a beautiful parkland course. It is over 120 years old and situated just 10 minutes from a variety of Midlands motorway junctions. It is a superbly presented private course which provides an enjoyable challenge for all levels of golfer. \nTickets for this event are being sold as teams of 4 or individual players\, so you can play no matter your team size. \nYour ticket to this event consists of: \n\n18 Holes of Golf\nVarious prizes to be won\nInformal 2-course meal\n\nOops! We could not locate your form.   URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-midlands-and-the-north/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260629T155557Z CREATED:20260629T155557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155557Z UID:24827-1784905200-1784923200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:UCH x BIFA Summer Networking Event DESCRIPTION:UCH Logistics in Manchester is hosting a summer networking event on Friday 24th July. Starting at 3pm\, the event will be taking place at UCH’s offices at the Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle. \nFreight forwarders\, handlers and operations teams working for BIFA members are welcome to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, register HERE URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/uch-x-bifa-summer-networking-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260629T155557Z CREATED:20260629T155557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155557Z UID:24146-1784905200-1784923200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:UCH x BIFA Summer Networking Event DESCRIPTION:UCH Logistics in Manchester is hosting a summer networking event on Friday 24th July. Starting at 3pm\, the event will be taking place at UCH’s offices at the Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle. \nFreight forwarders\, handlers and operations teams working for BIFA members are welcome to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, register HERE URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/uch-x-bifa-summer-networking-event/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20251205T152440Z CREATED:20251205T152440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152440Z UID:22574-1779321600-1779407999@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Day - Southeast DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. Please contact Carl Hobbis to join the waitlist\, and in the event of any cancellations\, we will be in touch. \nThe BIFA Charity Golf Days are back! \nThese events have proved incredibly popular\, so we are pleased to announce their return with the first for 2026\, taking place at Chelmsford Golf Club! \nSpend the day playing 18 holes of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our chosen industry charity\, Transaid. \nTickets for this event are being sold as teams of 4 or individual players\, so you can play no matter your team size. \nYour ticket to this event consists of: \n\n18 Holes of Golf\nVarious prizes to be won\, incl. Beat the Pro.\nInformal 2-course meal URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-southeast/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20251205T152440Z CREATED:20251205T152440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152440Z UID:24757-1779321600-1779407999@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Day - Southeast DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. Please contact Carl Hobbis to join the waitlist\, and in the event of any cancellations\, we will be in touch. \nThe BIFA Charity Golf Days are back! \nThese events have proved incredibly popular\, so we are pleased to announce their return with the first for 2026\, taking place at Chelmsford Golf Club! \nSpend the day playing 18 holes of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our chosen industry charity\, Transaid. \nTickets for this event are being sold as teams of 4 or individual players\, so you can play no matter your team size. \nYour ticket to this event consists of: \n\n18 Holes of Golf\nVarious prizes to be won\, incl. Beat the Pro.\nInformal 2-course meal URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-southeast-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T135000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260204T161611Z CREATED:20260204T161611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161611Z UID:24798-1778593800-1778594400@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting\nNotice is hereby given that the 37th Annual General Meeting of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will be held at 13:50hrs on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at etc venues Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE in order to: \n\nReceive the Report of the Board of Directors.\nReceive the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the Report of the Auditors thereon.\nAppoint Auditors and authorise the Board to fix their remuneration.\nIn accordance with the Association’s Articles to note and approve the election of Officers of the Association.\nTransact any other business which may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting.\n\nSteve Parker \nDirector General \n  \nA BIFA Member may nominate an attendee although there will be a limit on numbers once a quorum is achieved. Please email s.parker@bifa.org \nNote: Any Member entitled to vote at the above meeting may appoint a proxy to vote on a poll in his stead. A proxy need not be a Member of the Association. Contact Sharon Hammond to request a form of proxy\, if required. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-annual-general-meeting-2-2/ LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T135000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260204T161611Z CREATED:20260204T161611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161611Z UID:23109-1778593800-1778594400@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting\nNotice is hereby given that the 37th Annual General Meeting of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will be held at 13:50hrs on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at etc venues Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE in order to: \n\nReceive the Report of the Board of Directors.\nReceive the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the Report of the Auditors thereon.\nAppoint Auditors and authorise the Board to fix their remuneration.\nIn accordance with the Association’s Articles to note and approve the election of Officers of the Association.\nTransact any other business which may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting.\n\nSteve Parker \nDirector General \n  \nA BIFA Member may nominate an attendee although there will be a limit on numbers once a quorum is achieved. Please email s.parker@bifa.org \nNote: Any Member entitled to vote at the above meeting may appoint a proxy to vote on a poll in his stead. A proxy need not be a Member of the Association. Contact Sharon Hammond to request a form of proxy\, if required. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-annual-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T235900 DTSTAMP:20251016T140531Z CREATED:20251016T140531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140531Z UID:22082-1774029600-1774051140@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \nLIMITED TICKETS REMAINING\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollowing a successful move to the Hilton\, Liverpool City Centre in 2025\, this popular black tie event will return on Friday 20th March 2026 for a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \nTo learn more about these wonderful charities view their appeals: Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \n  \nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from the popular comedian John Martin\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nTickets are now on sale\, complete the booking form below. LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING. Tables of 10 or 12 can be booked. Requests for fewer than 10 tickets will be seated at mixed tables. \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2025 EVENT \n \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner-3/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T235900 DTSTAMP:20251016T140531Z CREATED:20251016T140531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140531Z UID:24748-1774029600-1774051140@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \nLIMITED TICKETS REMAINING\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollowing a successful move to the Hilton\, Liverpool City Centre in 2025\, this popular black tie event will return on Friday 20th March 2026 for a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \nTo learn more about these wonderful charities view their appeals: Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \n  \nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from the popular comedian John Martin\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nTickets are now on sale\, complete the booking form below. LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING. Tables of 10 or 12 can be booked. Requests for fewer than 10 tickets will be seated at mixed tables. \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2025 EVENT \n \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner-3-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20250507T085308Z CREATED:20250507T085308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T085308Z UID:20509-1764961200-1764961200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA and FPUA Charity Christmas Ball DESCRIPTION:and \n \nare joining forces to present a Charity Christmas Ball exclusively for their members. \nJoin us for a magical evening of festive celebrations\, fine dining\, and dancing \n– all in support of two fantastic local charities: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Details:\nPrice: £1\,000 per table of 10 or £1\,200 for 12\nFundraising on the night: Charity raffle\, ‘Heads & Tails’ and more! \nWhat’s Included: \n\nA glass of fizz on arrival\, with live singing by the fantastic Caspar Clarke\nA delicious three-course Christmas dinner\, followed by coffee and mince pies\nDancing under the stars with a live DJ\n\nTimings: \n\nArrival: 7:00 PM\nDinner Served: 7:45 PM\nLast Orders: 11:45 PM\nMusic Ends & Bar Closes: 12:00 AM\nCarriages: 12:00 – 12:30 AM\n\nDress Code: Black Tie & Posh Frocks \nBIFA members should complete the form below to request tickets. Tables of 10 or 12 are available. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-and-fpua-charity-christmas-ball/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20250507T085308Z CREATED:20250507T085308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T085308Z UID:24722-1764961200-1764961200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA and FPUA Charity Christmas Ball DESCRIPTION:and \n \nare joining forces to present a Charity Christmas Ball exclusively for their members. \nJoin us for a magical evening of festive celebrations\, fine dining\, and dancing \n– all in support of two fantastic local charities: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Details:\nPrice: £1\,000 per table of 10 or £1\,200 for 12\nFundraising on the night: Charity raffle\, ‘Heads & Tails’ and more! \nWhat’s Included: \n\nA glass of fizz on arrival\, with live singing by the fantastic Caspar Clarke\nA delicious three-course Christmas dinner\, followed by coffee and mince pies\nDancing under the stars with a live DJ\n\nTimings: \n\nArrival: 7:00 PM\nDinner Served: 7:45 PM\nLast Orders: 11:45 PM\nMusic Ends & Bar Closes: 12:00 AM\nCarriages: 12:00 – 12:30 AM\n\nDress Code: Black Tie & Posh Frocks \nBIFA members should complete the form below to request tickets. Tables of 10 or 12 are available. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-and-fpua-charity-christmas-ball-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20251105T162529Z CREATED:20251105T162529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162529Z UID:22337-1764691200-1764702000@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Northwest Regional Christmas Meeting DESCRIPTION:BIFA Northwest Regional Christmas Meeting\nLet’s sleigh the season together! \nIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and what better way to wrap up the year than by jingling all the way to Manchester for a festive evening with the freight and customs community?\nJoin us for the BIFA Northwest Christmas Social; an event where industry professionals and the Young Forwarder Network from across the region come together to mingle\, jingle\, and network in true holiday spirit. \nWhy attend?\n• Reconnect with your freight family and customs crew.\n• Meet the rising stars sleighing it in the industry.\n• Share stories\, challenges\, and a few laughs in a relaxed\, merry setting.\n• Celebrate another year of keeping trade flowing – together! \nWhether you’ve been decking the freight halls for decades or are just starting your journey\, this is the perfect chance to spark connections\, exchange ideas\, and toast to the year gone by. \nLet’s raise a glass (and maybe a candy cane) to the people who make this industry sparkle! \nBIFA will cover the cost of your meal\, all you need to do is pay for your drinks. \nPlease note: to ensure fairness to all BIFA members\, attendance is limited to 2 people per company. Additional names will be placed on a waiting list and accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nSpaces are limited and going faster than Santa’s sleigh – secure your spot HERE! URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-northwest-regional-christmas-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings,Seasonal Events,Young Forwarder Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20251105T162529Z CREATED:20251105T162529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T162529Z UID:24754-1764691200-1764702000@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Northwest Regional Christmas Meeting DESCRIPTION:BIFA Northwest Regional Christmas Meeting\nLet’s sleigh the season together! \nIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and what better way to wrap up the year than by jingling all the way to Manchester for a festive evening with the freight and customs community?\nJoin us for the BIFA Northwest Christmas Social; an event where industry professionals and the Young Forwarder Network from across the region come together to mingle\, jingle\, and network in true holiday spirit. \nWhy attend?\n• Reconnect with your freight family and customs crew.\n• Meet the rising stars sleighing it in the industry.\n• Share stories\, challenges\, and a few laughs in a relaxed\, merry setting.\n• Celebrate another year of keeping trade flowing – together! \nWhether you’ve been decking the freight halls for decades or are just starting your journey\, this is the perfect chance to spark connections\, exchange ideas\, and toast to the year gone by. \nLet’s raise a glass (and maybe a candy cane) to the people who make this industry sparkle! \nBIFA will cover the cost of your meal\, all you need to do is pay for your drinks. \nPlease note: to ensure fairness to all BIFA members\, attendance is limited to 2 people per company. Additional names will be placed on a waiting list and accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nSpaces are limited and going faster than Santa’s sleigh – secure your spot HERE! URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-northwest-regional-christmas-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings,Seasonal Events,Young Forwarder Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910 DTSTAMP:20250318T090017Z CREATED:20250318T090017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T090017Z UID:20201-1757376000-1757462399@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event - Liverpool DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the BIFA Charity Golf Event is making its return to Formby Hall! \nLast year’s event proved a sell-out success\, raising over £3\,000 for Transaid\, so we’re bringing it back for 2025! \nJoin us in September for a day of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising money in aid of industry charity\, Transaid. \nThe event consists of the following: \n– 18 Holes of Golf\n– Live-Scoring\n– Dedicated web pages for results\, leaderboard\, and sponsors\n– Various prizes\n– Followed by an informal meal \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nSpaces are limited and tickets for our previous event sold out in less than 24 hours so secure your spot now by registering below! \n*THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO BE THE FIRST TO ACCESS ANY CANCELLATION TICKETS* \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-event-liverpool/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910 DTSTAMP:20250318T090017Z CREATED:20250318T090017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T090017Z UID:24715-1757376000-1757462399@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event - Liverpool DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the BIFA Charity Golf Event is making its return to Formby Hall! \nLast year’s event proved a sell-out success\, raising over £3\,000 for Transaid\, so we’re bringing it back for 2025! \nJoin us in September for a day of golf\, entertaining your guests\, and networking with connections\, all whilst raising money in aid of industry charity\, Transaid. \nThe event consists of the following: \n– 18 Holes of Golf\n– Live-Scoring\n– Dedicated web pages for results\, leaderboard\, and sponsors\n– Various prizes\n– Followed by an informal meal \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nSpaces are limited and tickets for our previous event sold out in less than 24 hours so secure your spot now by registering below! \n*THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO BE THE FIRST TO ACCESS ANY CANCELLATION TICKETS* \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-event-liverpool-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T235900 DTSTAMP:20241203T111522Z CREATED:20241203T111522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T111522Z UID:24661-1747908000-1747958340@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event - Southeast DESCRIPTION:Following on from the success of our inaugural golf day in 2024\, join us for another one\, in the southeast at Chelmsford Golf Club on Thursday 22nd May 2025.\nEntertain your guests and network with connections in aid of industry charity\, Transaid.\n\n\nIncluded in your ticket is: \n\nBreakfast roll & tea/coffee on arrival \n18 holes golf\n2-course meal\nVarious prizes to be won\n\nEvent timings:\nStart time – 1000\nFirst tee – 1110\nLast tee – 1240 \nPlaces are limited so secure your spot now by registering below and don’t miss out! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Chelmsford Golf Club for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nThis event is now SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist below to be the first person to know of any last minute spaces!\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-event-southeast-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T235900 DTSTAMP:20241203T111522Z CREATED:20241203T111522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T111522Z UID:19173-1747908000-1747958340@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event - Southeast DESCRIPTION:Following on from the success of our inaugural golf day in 2024\, join us for another one\, in the southeast at Chelmsford Golf Club on Thursday 22nd May 2025.\nEntertain your guests and network with connections in aid of industry charity\, Transaid.\n\n\nIncluded in your ticket is: \n\nBreakfast roll & tea/coffee on arrival \n18 holes golf\n2-course meal\nVarious prizes to be won\n\nEvent timings:\nStart time – 1000\nFirst tee – 1110\nLast tee – 1240 \nPlaces are limited so secure your spot now by registering below and don’t miss out! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Chelmsford Golf Club for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nThis event is now SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist below to be the first person to know of any last minute spaces!\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-event-southeast/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T235900 DTSTAMP:20240429T092547Z CREATED:20240429T092547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T092547Z UID:17015-1741370400-1741391940@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 7 March 2025 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis popular black tie event has grown over the years and the move to the Hilton will enable more guests to attend and enjoy a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for the BIFA Liverpool Region Committee’s chosen charity\, Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. \nTickets are now SOLD OUT – please complete the booking form below to join the waitlist\nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment from the harp of Maxine Molin\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from comedian Jay McGee\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nBIFA is grateful to the following sponsors for their support of this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2023 EVENT \n \n  \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T235900 DTSTAMP:20240429T092547Z CREATED:20240429T092547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T092547Z UID:24604-1741370400-1741391940@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 7 March 2025 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis popular black tie event has grown over the years and the move to the Hilton will enable more guests to attend and enjoy a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for the BIFA Liverpool Region Committee’s chosen charity\, Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. \nTickets are now SOLD OUT – please complete the booking form below to join the waitlist\nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment from the harp of Maxine Molin\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from comedian Jay McGee\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nBIFA is grateful to the following sponsors for their support of this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2023 EVENT \n \n  \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T220000 DTSTAMP:20241015T112409Z CREATED:20241015T112409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T112409Z UID:18693-1731000600-1731016800@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA + CNS Solent Port Community Social DESCRIPTION:  \n   \nThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) and Community Network Services (CNS) invite members of the Solent port community to join them at the Maritimo Lounge\, Ocean Village\, Southampton on Thursday 7 November from 5.30pm for the first Solent Port Community Social. \nCome along for a relaxing evening mixing with industry professionals in a social atmosphere. \nWelcome drink on arrival with hot + cold snacks. \nCatch up with colleagues and make new connections. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-cns-solent-port-community-social/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T220000 DTSTAMP:20241015T112409Z CREATED:20241015T112409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T112409Z UID:24649-1731000600-1731016800@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA + CNS Solent Port Community Social DESCRIPTION:  \n   \nThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) and Community Network Services (CNS) invite members of the Solent port community to join them at the Maritimo Lounge\, Ocean Village\, Southampton on Thursday 7 November from 5.30pm for the first Solent Port Community Social. \nCome along for a relaxing evening mixing with industry professionals in a social atmosphere. \nWelcome drink on arrival with hot + cold snacks. \nCatch up with colleagues and make new connections. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-cns-solent-port-community-social-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T235900 DTSTAMP:20240522T133029Z CREATED:20240522T133029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T133029Z UID:17052-1727173800-1727222340@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event in Support of Transaid DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!\nJoin us for the inaugural BIFA charity golf event\, entertain your guests\, and network with connections in aid of industry charity\, Transaid. \nFormby Hall is set in the heart of England’s Golf Coast and their fabulous 18-hole Championship Course has been designed with challenging water hazards\, deep bunkers\, and pristine fairways\, it’s an exciting course for any golfer. \nThe event consists of the following: \n– Bacon rolls & Tea/Coffee on arrival\n– 18 Holes of Golf\n– Live-Scoring\n– Dedicated web pages for results\, leaderboard\, and sponsors\n– Various prizes\n– Informal meal afterwards \nHopefully\, this will be the first of many in the future around the country. \nSecure your spot now by registering below and don’t miss out! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Formby Hall for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!\nFurther events will be planned in 2025. If you are interested in booking a team for next year please contact Carl Hobbis with your location so that we can plan accordingly. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-in-support-of-transaid/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T235900 DTSTAMP:20240522T133029Z CREATED:20240522T133029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T133029Z UID:24611-1727173800-1727222340@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA Charity Golf Event in Support of Transaid DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!\nJoin us for the inaugural BIFA charity golf event\, entertain your guests\, and network with connections in aid of industry charity\, Transaid. \nFormby Hall is set in the heart of England’s Golf Coast and their fabulous 18-hole Championship Course has been designed with challenging water hazards\, deep bunkers\, and pristine fairways\, it’s an exciting course for any golfer. \nThe event consists of the following: \n– Bacon rolls & Tea/Coffee on arrival\n– 18 Holes of Golf\n– Live-Scoring\n– Dedicated web pages for results\, leaderboard\, and sponsors\n– Various prizes\n– Informal meal afterwards \nHopefully\, this will be the first of many in the future around the country. \nSecure your spot now by registering below and don’t miss out! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Formby Hall for a day of golfing fun while supporting a worthy cause! \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!\nFurther events will be planned in 2025. If you are interested in booking a team for next year please contact Carl Hobbis with your location so that we can plan accordingly. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-charity-golf-day-in-support-of-transaid-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20240123T161630Z CREATED:20240123T161630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T161630Z UID:16091-1715850000-1715860800@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:Business Leaders Forum DESCRIPTION:The next Business Leaders Forum will take place on the 16th of May\, at ETC Venues\, Monument\, London. \nJoining us at this event as our guest speakers are Kelly Hobson\, Shape Tomorrow and David de Picciotto\, Pledge. During their presentation\, they will cover the 3P’s: People – Planet – Profit\, and the importance of considering these when implementing sustainability strategies into your business. As a growing topic without our industry\, its important to understand and address the environmental impact within global supply chains. \nAlso joining us\, our latest speaker is Ian Wilkins\, HMRC who will be providing us with the latest on various Customs programmes. With the ever-increasing topics within Customs and the fast-approaching deadline for the migration to CDS\, it is more important than ever to be the first to know of these updates. \n09:00 – 09:30 Registration & refreshments \n09:30 – 12:30 Business Leaders Forum \n12:30 – 13:00 Networking refreshments \nPlease feel free to stay and join us for the BIFA Annual General Meeting \n13:00 – 13:15 BIFA AGM \n13:15 departure \n  \nRegister via Eventbrite HERE to secure your spot. \nGetting to Etc. venues Monument – download directions to the venue here. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/business-leaders-forum-2/ LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20240123T161630Z CREATED:20240123T161630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T161630Z UID:24587-1715850000-1715860800@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:Business Leaders Forum DESCRIPTION:The next Business Leaders Forum will take place on the 16th of May\, at ETC Venues\, Monument\, London. \nJoining us at this event as our guest speakers are Kelly Hobson\, Shape Tomorrow and David de Picciotto\, Pledge. During their presentation\, they will cover the 3P’s: People – Planet – Profit\, and the importance of considering these when implementing sustainability strategies into your business. As a growing topic without our industry\, its important to understand and address the environmental impact within global supply chains. \nAlso joining us\, our latest speaker is Ian Wilkins\, HMRC who will be providing us with the latest on various Customs programmes. With the ever-increasing topics within Customs and the fast-approaching deadline for the migration to CDS\, it is more important than ever to be the first to know of these updates. \n09:00 – 09:30 Registration & refreshments \n09:30 – 12:30 Business Leaders Forum \n12:30 – 13:00 Networking refreshments \nPlease feel free to stay and join us for the BIFA Annual General Meeting \n13:00 – 13:15 BIFA AGM \n13:15 departure \n  \nRegister via Eventbrite HERE to secure your spot. \nGetting to Etc. venues Monument – download directions to the venue here. \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/business-leaders-forum-2-2/ LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T120000 DTSTAMP:20231213T135314Z CREATED:20231213T135314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T135314Z UID:24554-1714647600-1714651200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:Welcome to BIFA: New Members Meeting DESCRIPTION:Following your acceptance as a new BIFA Trading Member\, this meeting will guide you through the benefits of membership\, use of the BIFA STC\, training and other sources of useful information. \nMeetings are held regularly\, so if you are unable to attend this one please keep checking our Events page for information on our future sessions. \nRegister here to attend \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/welcome-to-bifa-new-members-meeting-4-2/ LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T120000 DTSTAMP:20231213T135314Z CREATED:20231213T135314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T135314Z UID:23693-1714647600-1714651200@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:Welcome to BIFA: New Members Meeting DESCRIPTION:Following your acceptance as a new BIFA Trading Member\, this meeting will guide you through the benefits of membership\, use of the BIFA STC\, training and other sources of useful information. \nMeetings are held regularly\, so if you are unable to attend this one please keep checking our Events page for information on our future sessions. \nRegister here to attend \n  URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/welcome-to-bifa-new-members-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T000000 DTSTAMP:20230825T142345Z CREATED:20230825T142345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T142345Z UID:24527-1711133100-1711152000@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA London East Region Spring Charity Ball DESCRIPTION: TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED\n  \nBIFA members and their guests are invited to join BIFA at this brand new Black Tie event\, the BIFA London East Region Charity Spring Ball\non Friday 22nd March 2024 \n  \nTaking place at Stock Brook Manor Country Club and including dancing to live music from Hit Parade this will be a great evening to socialise with colleagues and customers while raising money for some important local charities. \n        \n  \nBIFA would like to acknowledge sponsors aramex\, DP World and Uniserve Group in supporting this event. \n        \n  \nFundraising at the event will support local charities: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping underprivileged children achieve their dreams\n\nHelping local people in crisis \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event and / or can donate an auction lot (e.g. football or cricket match hospitality tickets\, Golf etc.) please contact Sharon Hammond \n  \nTICKETS SALES CLOSED\nDRESS CODE: Black tie\nProvisional agenda: \n18:45 – 19:15 Arrival for reception drinks\n19:15 – 19:30 Seating\n19:30 – 19:40 Dance demo\n19:40 – 19:50 Welcome speech\n19:50 – 21:45 Meal service & raffle ticket sales\n21:45 – 22:15 Charity auction & raffle draw\n22:15 – 23:50 Dancing to Hit Parade\n00:00 Event ends \n  \n\n\n \n \n Interested in this course and want to book?Get in touch to request more information \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Organisation Name(Required)Number of delegates you want to train?(Required)Please specify course interested in?(Required)Please specify date and venue if applicableNotes\n Submit URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-london-east-region-spring-charity-ball-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T000000 DTSTAMP:20230825T142345Z CREATED:20230825T142345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T142345Z UID:14315-1711133100-1711152000@dev.bifa.org SUMMARY:BIFA London East Region Spring Charity Ball DESCRIPTION: TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED\n  \nBIFA members and their guests are invited to join BIFA at this brand new Black Tie event\, the BIFA London East Region Charity Spring Ball\non Friday 22nd March 2024 \n  \nTaking place at Stock Brook Manor Country Club and including dancing to live music from Hit Parade this will be a great evening to socialise with colleagues and customers while raising money for some important local charities. \n        \n  \nBIFA would like to acknowledge sponsors aramex\, DP World and Uniserve Group in supporting this event. \n        \n  \nFundraising at the event will support local charities: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping underprivileged children achieve their dreams\n\nHelping local people in crisis \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event and / or can donate an auction lot (e.g. football or cricket match hospitality tickets\, Golf etc.) please contact Sharon Hammond \n  \nTICKETS SALES CLOSED\nDRESS CODE: Black tie\nProvisional agenda: \n18:45 – 19:15 Arrival for reception drinks\n19:15 – 19:30 Seating\n19:30 – 19:40 Dance demo\n19:40 – 19:50 Welcome speech\n19:50 – 21:45 Meal service & raffle ticket sales\n21:45 – 22:15 Charity auction & raffle draw\n22:15 – 23:50 Dancing to Hit Parade\n00:00 Event ends \n  \n\n \n \n Interested in this course and want to book?Get in touch to request more information \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Organisation Name(Required)Number of delegates you want to train?(Required)Please specify course interested in?(Required)Please specify date and venue if applicableNotes\n Submit URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-london-east-region-spring-charity-ball/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR