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SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - An Introduction to the role of Port Health Authorities
DESCRIPTION:For this event we are joined by speakers from Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. A number of products carry a potential threat to human and animal health and the wider environment and\, for this reason\, their import to the UK is controlled. This is where port health authorities\, up and down the country\, come in. \nThe Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority protects public and animal health by carrying out essential checks on food and feed imported through the Ports of Felixstowe\, Harwich International\, and Ipswich ensuring that consignments are safe for consumption by maintaining high food standards\, verifying ship sanitation certificates\, and controlling infectious diseases. \nTo register HERE for this event.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-port-health-authorities-2/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - An Introduction to the role of Port Health Authorities
DESCRIPTION:For this event we are joined by speakers from Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. A number of products carry a potential threat to human and animal health and the wider environment and\, for this reason\, their import to the UK is controlled. This is where port health authorities\, up and down the country\, come in. \nThe Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority protects public and animal health by carrying out essential checks on food and feed imported through the Ports of Felixstowe\, Harwich International\, and Ipswich ensuring that consignments are safe for consumption by maintaining high food standards\, verifying ship sanitation certificates\, and controlling infectious diseases. \nTo register HERE for this event.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-port-health-authorities/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T153000
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN London East - Navigating Freight Insurance: Essentials for Young Forwarders
DESCRIPTION:📣 The next YFN workshop in the London East region will unpack the essentials of freight insurance – what it covers\, why it matters\, and how to navigate claims confidently. \nMacbeth Insurance Brokers is an associate member of BIFA\, who has previously sponsored the BIFA Freight Service awards\, and has also featured on BIFA TV educating members as part of our series of episodes on insurance.  \nDanial is a Client Director at Macbeth Insurance Brokers and has nearly 20 years’ insurance experience. He is passionate about providing a great service to his customers and works closely with them to ensure they have the right levels of protection in place. Danial is looking forward to meeting you all to answer any questions you may have. \n🧠 What to expect: \n\nExpert insights into insurance for logistics providers\nReal-life case studies and claim scenarios\nNetworking with fellow young professionals\nA relaxed setting to learn and connect\n\nAs with all YFN events\, guests in attendance will enjoy a free welcome drink on arrival! 🍺🍷 \nItinerary \n1530    Arrival & registration \n1600    Welcome and YFN Overview \n1605    Networking \n1615    Presentation from guest speaker\, Danial Wright from Macbeth Insurance Brokers \n1645    Q&A \n1700    BIFA Update \n1715    Networking \n1745    Close \nBIFA’s Young Forwarder Network events provide a fantastic opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with fellow BIFA members. \nPlaces are limited\, so secure your place and register via Eventbrite HERE and don’t forget to save this event in your calendar. \n🔗 Spaces are limited – avoid disappointment and secure your spot today!
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-navigating-freight-insurance-essentials-for-young-forwarders/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T153000
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN London East - Navigating Freight Insurance: Essentials for Young Forwarders
DESCRIPTION:📣 The next YFN workshop in the London East region will unpack the essentials of freight insurance – what it covers\, why it matters\, and how to navigate claims confidently. \nMacbeth Insurance Brokers is an associate member of BIFA\, who has previously sponsored the BIFA Freight Service awards\, and has also featured on BIFA TV educating members as part of our series of episodes on insurance.  \nDanial is a Client Director at Macbeth Insurance Brokers and has nearly 20 years’ insurance experience. He is passionate about providing a great service to his customers and works closely with them to ensure they have the right levels of protection in place. Danial is looking forward to meeting you all to answer any questions you may have. \n🧠 What to expect: \n\nExpert insights into insurance for logistics providers\nReal-life case studies and claim scenarios\nNetworking with fellow young professionals\nA relaxed setting to learn and connect\n\nAs with all YFN events\, guests in attendance will enjoy a free welcome drink on arrival! 🍺🍷 \nItinerary \n1530    Arrival & registration \n1600    Welcome and YFN Overview \n1605    Networking \n1615    Presentation from guest speaker\, Danial Wright from Macbeth Insurance Brokers \n1645    Q&A \n1700    BIFA Update \n1715    Networking \n1745    Close \nBIFA’s Young Forwarder Network events provide a fantastic opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with fellow BIFA members. \nPlaces are limited\, so secure your place and register via Eventbrite HERE and don’t forget to save this event in your calendar. \n🔗 Spaces are limited – avoid disappointment and secure your spot today!
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-navigating-freight-insurance-essentials-for-young-forwarders-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this free meeting for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest speakers: \nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\,  \nAndy will update the meeting with the latest from the Advisory Body\, LHR congestion & AIS rollout meeting 29th July \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nThis will be followed by a short\, structured session of discussion and member feedback to identify further essential AIS functionality and working practices for the Landside Congestion Project.  A reminder of the operational areas we will address will be sent out before the meeting\, so members have time to prepare their views. \n➔ National Highways Planning have been invited to join the Landside congestion discussions \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nThe major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital \n\n\nCustoms: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\nAir Freight\, Road\, Rail and Port updates including Dover\, London Gateway\, Felixstowe and DP World Southampton\nSustainability Policy Group\nMember Engagement: scheduled events and improving member contact details accuracy and access to the BIFA website portal \nTraining and Development including the new of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal. \nRe-energising the Heathrow Young Forwarder network.\n\nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information\, contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T140000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this free meeting for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest speakers: \nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\,  \nAndy will update the meeting with the latest from the Advisory Body\, LHR congestion & AIS rollout meeting 29th July \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nThis will be followed by a short\, structured session of discussion and member feedback to identify further essential AIS functionality and working practices for the Landside Congestion Project.  A reminder of the operational areas we will address will be sent out before the meeting\, so members have time to prepare their views. \n➔ National Highways Planning have been invited to join the Landside congestion discussions \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nThe major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital \n\n\nCustoms: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\nAir Freight\, Road\, Rail and Port updates including Dover\, London Gateway\, Felixstowe and DP World Southampton\nSustainability Policy Group\nMember Engagement: scheduled events and improving member contact details accuracy and access to the BIFA website portal \nTraining and Development including the new of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal. \nRe-energising the Heathrow Young Forwarder network.\n\nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information\, contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-7/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20250728T155852Z
CREATED:20250728T155852Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN Avonmouth: Managing risk in global supply chains
DESCRIPTION:Avonmouth is one of the YFN’s newest regions and we want to grow the network to enable you to meet other like-minded professionals and network with your peers\, expand your comfort zone\, learn from key industry figures\, and boost your professional development. \nThe next YFN workshop will discuss how businesses are managing risk in global supply chains and the implications for freight forwarders.  \nAgenda\n1515 Arrival\n1530 Welcome\, Clara Thomas\, YFN Avonmouth Chair\n1535 Networking\n1545 Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains\n1615 Q&A\n1630 YFN Overview & BIFA News\n1640 Networking\n1700 Close \n🍷 Enjoy a FREE welcome drink \n✅ Apprentices: This counts toward your 20% off-the-job learning! \n🎫 Spaces are free — sign up now and don’t miss out! \n  \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-avonmouth-managing-risk-in-global-supply-chains-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20250728T155852Z
CREATED:20250728T155852Z
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UID:21344-1758208500-1758214800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA YFN Avonmouth: Managing risk in global supply chains
DESCRIPTION:Avonmouth is one of the YFN’s newest regions and we want to grow the network to enable you to meet other like-minded professionals and network with your peers\, expand your comfort zone\, learn from key industry figures\, and boost your professional development. \nThe next YFN workshop will discuss how businesses are managing risk in global supply chains and the implications for freight forwarders.  \nAgenda\n1515 Arrival\n1530 Welcome\, Clara Thomas\, YFN Avonmouth Chair\n1535 Networking\n1545 Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains\n1615 Q&A\n1630 YFN Overview & BIFA News\n1640 Networking\n1700 Close \n🍷 Enjoy a FREE welcome drink \n✅ Apprentices: This counts toward your 20% off-the-job learning! \n🎫 Spaces are free — sign up now and don’t miss out! \n  \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-avonmouth-managing-risk-in-global-supply-chains/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T160000
DTSTAMP:20250630T135307Z
CREATED:20250630T135307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T135307Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Joining us at the meeting will provide you with the latest updates and discussions on the key issues impacting your business. We will also be joined by outstanding guest speakers to provide you with updates on various industry topics. \nThroughout the meeting\, you will also have the opportunity to share your views and ask our guest speakers and the BIFA team your burning questions. \nGuest Speakers:\nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\, he will cover two key areas: \n> The latest update from BIFA’s Air Cargo Community Advisory Body including the selection of CCS-UK AIS as the preferred landside slot booking system\n> Member feedback session to identify the main challenges for each stakeholder in the project \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present their update on: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nBIFA’s collaboration with the South Hampshire College Group continues to grow so we are pleased to welcome back: \n➔ Steve Harris\, Group Head of Planning & operations to provide an update on the collaboration with BIFA and details of subsidised courses available for BIFA members \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on:\n➔ DP World Southampton’s latest developments\n➔ The major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital\n➔ Customs: Key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Ocean\, Road\, and Rail updates: including Dover\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025 & 2026 and improving member contact details accuracy\n➔ Training & Development: including the new e-learning modules available on BIFA Bitesize accessed via the BIFA portal\n➔ Update on the Solent Young Forwarder Network (YFN) \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-8/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T160000
DTSTAMP:20250630T135307Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Joining us at the meeting will provide you with the latest updates and discussions on the key issues impacting your business. We will also be joined by outstanding guest speakers to provide you with updates on various industry topics. \nThroughout the meeting\, you will also have the opportunity to share your views and ask our guest speakers and the BIFA team your burning questions. \nGuest Speakers:\nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\, he will cover two key areas: \n> The latest update from BIFA’s Air Cargo Community Advisory Body including the selection of CCS-UK AIS as the preferred landside slot booking system\n> Member feedback session to identify the main challenges for each stakeholder in the project \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present their update on: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nBIFA’s collaboration with the South Hampshire College Group continues to grow so we are pleased to welcome back: \n➔ Steve Harris\, Group Head of Planning & operations to provide an update on the collaboration with BIFA and details of subsidised courses available for BIFA members \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on:\n➔ DP World Southampton’s latest developments\n➔ The major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital\n➔ Customs: Key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Ocean\, Road\, and Rail updates: including Dover\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025 & 2026 and improving member contact details accuracy\n➔ Training & Development: including the new e-learning modules available on BIFA Bitesize accessed via the BIFA portal\n➔ Update on the Solent Young Forwarder Network (YFN) \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTSTAMP:20250318T090017Z
CREATED:20250318T090017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T090017Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T133000
DTSTAMP:20241210T154703Z
CREATED:20241210T154703Z
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UID:19358-1757325600-1757338200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nThe meeting will include a Port Tour. This is restricted to a total of 18 members. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with beverages and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nPlease note: Due to limited numbers\, members may be restricted to one representative per company for the tour \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-humber-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T133000
DTSTAMP:20241210T154703Z
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UID:24697-1757325600-1757338200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nThe meeting will include a Port Tour. This is restricted to a total of 18 members. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with beverages and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nPlease note: Due to limited numbers\, members may be restricted to one representative per company for the tour \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-humber-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T153000
DTSTAMP:20250627T085939Z
CREATED:20250627T085939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T085939Z
UID:21104-1753954200-1753975800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA YFN NW - ADR Awareness Course
DESCRIPTION:FREE ADR Awareness Course!\n📅 Thursday 31st July\n🕤 09:30 – 15:30\n📌 Heywood\, Lancashire\nJoin our exclusive ADR Awareness Course for YFN members! \nItal Logistics is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary and to celebrate\, seven lucky YFN members are invited to attend a FREE ADR Awareness training course! \nDangerous goods is a big part of Ital’s business\, and they employ their own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and provide training courses for other BIFA members. \nCourse content includes:\n✅ Laws and legislation – why everyone involved in the carriage of dangerous goods should have awareness training\n✅ The difference between Dangerous and Hazardous\n✅ Safety data sheets\n✅ Classes and packing groups\n✅ Exemptions for low quantity loads and limited quantities\n✅ Types of packaging – How to mark and label these\n✅ Documentation – how to raise these with correct information \nThis is an interactive and hands on course and attendees will have plenty of opportunity to practice marking and labelling packaging along with raising dangerous goods notes 📦 \nSpaces will be booked on a first come first served basis. To ensure fairness to all BIFA YFN members\, only one place per company is permitted. However\, if a second person from the same company would like to attend\, they will be added to the waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available. Line manager approval is required to minimise any last-minute cancellations and no-shows. \nThis event is now fully booked. Please email Carl Hobbis on c.hobbis@BIFA.org to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-nw-adr-awareness-course/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN NW - ADR Awareness Course
DESCRIPTION:FREE ADR Awareness Course!\n📅 Thursday 31st July\n🕤 09:30 – 15:30\n📌 Heywood\, Lancashire\nJoin our exclusive ADR Awareness Course for YFN members! \nItal Logistics is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary and to celebrate\, seven lucky YFN members are invited to attend a FREE ADR Awareness training course! \nDangerous goods is a big part of Ital’s business\, and they employ their own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and provide training courses for other BIFA members. \nCourse content includes:\n✅ Laws and legislation – why everyone involved in the carriage of dangerous goods should have awareness training\n✅ The difference between Dangerous and Hazardous\n✅ Safety data sheets\n✅ Classes and packing groups\n✅ Exemptions for low quantity loads and limited quantities\n✅ Types of packaging – How to mark and label these\n✅ Documentation – how to raise these with correct information \nThis is an interactive and hands on course and attendees will have plenty of opportunity to practice marking and labelling packaging along with raising dangerous goods notes 📦 \nSpaces will be booked on a first come first served basis. To ensure fairness to all BIFA YFN members\, only one place per company is permitted. However\, if a second person from the same company would like to attend\, they will be added to the waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available. Line manager approval is required to minimise any last-minute cancellations and no-shows. \nThis event is now fully booked. Please email Carl Hobbis on c.hobbis@BIFA.org to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-nw-adr-awareness-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this meeting\, taking place in the Cavern Suite\, Level 2 at John Lennon Airport\, for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy Groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers: \nWe look forward to welcoming our guest speakers to the meeting to provide you with external updates. \n➔ During the meeting\, we will be joined by Robin Tudor from Liverpool Airport to update you on the latest developments at the airport \n➔ We’ll also be joined by Kieran Rodwell\, Business Development Manager at MCP\, to update you on the newest MCP products and services \nAdditional Topics: \nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, and Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: New CDS Modules for BIFA Bitesize eLearning\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nDirections for access to the Cavern Suite at Liverpool John Lennon Airport \nThe Cavern Suite meeting room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport is on the first floor of the old control tower\, with lift access available. \nComing by public transport: \nAll bus services to the airport\, including those from nearby Liverpool South Parkway rail interchange\, drop off passengers at the front of the terminal building. When alighting from the bus and with the terminal in front\, turn left and head towards the Fastrack and Meet and Greet car parks. The old control tower should be clearly visible. Turn right to walk round the Meet and Greet car park and by Aviation House to access the entrance to the old control tower. \nComing by car – use the Long Stay Car Park: \nOur postcode is L24 1YD and sat nav’s should guide you to the airport terminal\, entering the site along Speke Hall Avenue. When approaching the airport look for the green Long Stay Car Park signs\, which guide drivers to use the left hand lane\, then turning left at the roundabout heading towards the airport terminal. Keep bearing left and enter the Long Stay Car Park. Drive through the car park and head towards the signposted ‘Additional Parking’ and Parking Zones F-K\, driving along the underpass and park in any available space in Zones F -K. The old control tower is clearly visible and a short walk from the car park. See map below. \n \nThe ‘what3words’ location for the long stay car park entrance is sang.streak.sandpaper or see: https://what3words.com/sang.streak.sandpaper \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-7/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this meeting\, taking place in the Cavern Suite\, Level 2 at John Lennon Airport\, for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy Groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers: \nWe look forward to welcoming our guest speakers to the meeting to provide you with external updates. \n➔ During the meeting\, we will be joined by Robin Tudor from Liverpool Airport to update you on the latest developments at the airport \n➔ We’ll also be joined by Kieran Rodwell\, Business Development Manager at MCP\, to update you on the newest MCP products and services \nAdditional Topics: \nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, and Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: New CDS Modules for BIFA Bitesize eLearning\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nDirections for access to the Cavern Suite at Liverpool John Lennon Airport \nThe Cavern Suite meeting room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport is on the first floor of the old control tower\, with lift access available. \nComing by public transport: \nAll bus services to the airport\, including those from nearby Liverpool South Parkway rail interchange\, drop off passengers at the front of the terminal building. When alighting from the bus and with the terminal in front\, turn left and head towards the Fastrack and Meet and Greet car parks. The old control tower should be clearly visible. Turn right to walk round the Meet and Greet car park and by Aviation House to access the entrance to the old control tower. \nComing by car – use the Long Stay Car Park: \nOur postcode is L24 1YD and sat nav’s should guide you to the airport terminal\, entering the site along Speke Hall Avenue. When approaching the airport look for the green Long Stay Car Park signs\, which guide drivers to use the left hand lane\, then turning left at the roundabout heading towards the airport terminal. Keep bearing left and enter the Long Stay Car Park. Drive through the car park and head towards the signposted ‘Additional Parking’ and Parking Zones F-K\, driving along the underpass and park in any available space in Zones F -K. The old control tower is clearly visible and a short walk from the car park. See map below. \n \nThe ‘what3words’ location for the long stay car park entrance is sang.streak.sandpaper or see: https://what3words.com/sang.streak.sandpaper \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-yorkshire-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-yorkshire-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Kent & East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-6-2/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Kent & East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-6/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands North
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-north-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands North
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-north-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T163000
DTSTAMP:20250508T082232Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Behind the Scenes Tour of The Port of Dover
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port? \nThen why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive\, interactive\, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover. \nThe Port is a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade\, handling annually more than 11.7 million passengers\, 2.5 million lorries and berths\, approximately 17\,500 ships each year\, including the largest ferries afloat today. \nTogether with its unrivalled road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in Kent\, the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK\, Dover handles more freight lorries than all other UK ports combined. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and they will leave with a better understanding of the port’s importance within Europe\, and see first-hand the development taking place. \nITINERARY \n10.00               Registration – Harbour House\, Car Park \n10.15               Travel to Western Docks \n10.25               Welcome and Introductions – MOTIS\, Western Docks \n10:35               Tour of MOTIS & Border Force facilities \n12.00               Lunch in MOTIS Café \n13.15               Travel to Harbour House \n13.30               Travel to Eastern Docks \n13.45               Visit Border Force examination facilities\, Terminal Control and Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC) \n15.45               Return to Harbour House via White Cliffs viewpoint (weather dependant) \n16.30               Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 17 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nPart of this event may take place outside; appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is essential.\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\nPlease bring your own Hi-Viz if you have one\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite HERE \nRemember to save this event in your calendar after booking your ticket. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-port-of-dover-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Behind the Scenes Tour of The Port of Dover
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port? \nThen why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive\, interactive\, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover. \nThe Port is a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade\, handling annually more than 11.7 million passengers\, 2.5 million lorries and berths\, approximately 17\,500 ships each year\, including the largest ferries afloat today. \nTogether with its unrivalled road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in Kent\, the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK\, Dover handles more freight lorries than all other UK ports combined. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and they will leave with a better understanding of the port’s importance within Europe\, and see first-hand the development taking place. \nITINERARY \n10.00               Registration – Harbour House\, Car Park \n10.15               Travel to Western Docks \n10.25               Welcome and Introductions – MOTIS\, Western Docks \n10:35               Tour of MOTIS & Border Force facilities \n12.00               Lunch in MOTIS Café \n13.15               Travel to Harbour House \n13.30               Travel to Eastern Docks \n13.45               Visit Border Force examination facilities\, Terminal Control and Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC) \n15.45               Return to Harbour House via White Cliffs viewpoint (weather dependant) \n16.30               Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 17 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nPart of this event may take place outside; appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is essential.\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\nPlease bring your own Hi-Viz if you have one\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite HERE \nRemember to save this event in your calendar after booking your ticket. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-port-of-dover-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands South
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speaker: \n➔ Heather Crocker\, Department for Business & Trade\, will be joining us to update you on the latest activity with Trade Agreements and Sanctions\, and what it means for BIFA Members \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as the presentation from our guest speaker\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA STCs\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: Upcoming developments for BIFA Bitesize eLearning \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-south-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands South
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speaker: \n➔ Heather Crocker\, Department for Business & Trade\, will be joining us to update you on the latest activity with Trade Agreements and Sanctions\, and what it means for BIFA Members \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as the presentation from our guest speaker\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA STCs\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: Upcoming developments for BIFA Bitesize eLearning \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-south-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T120000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-cns-essex-port-community-meeting-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T120000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-cns-essex-port-community-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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