PAWRS 2009….

 Great weather, good food, plenty to drink (soft drinks of course) and lovely beaches…no I’m not talking about my summer holidays, I’m referring to the PAWRS show in Devon on 15,16 and 17^th June.

 Firstly, Allan and myself would like to thank Richard, Alan, Sophie and Becky for all the hard work and effort they put into making the show the success it was. It was a very well organised event, great location, a good turn out and with the new ideas already being discussed there is no doubt that PAWRS 2010 will be bigger and better. Well-done guys.

 From a personal perspective, we had a great show with many new members signing up and meeting some great contacts from within the industry. Some who joined hadn’t heard of us until then, but that’s the whole point of shows like this to get there and get yourself seen and promote yourself.

 I would also like to thank those of you who took the time to come and talk to us with your ideas and views on the industry and how we as an Association can help improve things. Sitting down and talking with you guys showed us that we are all trying to head in the right direction and rest assured we will push hard and enforce the changes that YOU want.

 So its now all systems go for PAWRS 2010.Reservations are already being taken and should you require any further information please contact the PAWRS team on 01962 870355 and book your place now to avoid any disappointment.

See you next year.

 Mark Williams

 NSHA

To contact Mark at the NSHA please call  01206 307107 or email info@nsha-uk.co.uk

In our previous edition (issue 5) we highlighted a problem regarding skip permits and how long it takes to obtain one from the local authorities. Some areas are issued the same day, some take between 3-5 days and it is this waiting period which made the NSHA write to DEFRA asking them to comment as to why there should be ANY waiting period. Below is the reply I received via e-mail: .....

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