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Highways England trials IVR recommendation on smart motorways


You will have read in previous issues of the magazine of the continuing collaboration between the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) and Highways England (HE) regarding the review of Emergency Refuge Areas (ERA) on All Lane Running (ALR) motorways. The association has been ongoing for over...  read more >

Tow Show launch of operational best practice film


Following a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in June last year it was suggested that inviting members of the Group to a live recovery demonstration would give an insight into the challenges of vehicle recovery in an Emergency Refuge Area (ERA). Due to the logistics and APPG...  read more >

IVR reports another busy and productive 12 months


In March the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) once again hosted an excellent weekend which included the Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner. The popularity of the event has seen it grow over the years and 2017 saw it extend over three full days. On the Thursday a Trainer’s Workshop was...  read more >

The Jack Ovenden Award


This year saw three finalists for the prestigious Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’. The AA once again sponsored award and the 2017 winner was Jake Snaith of the Mansfield Group, who was nominated by Chris Swann MIVR. Congratulations must also go to the other finalists who...  read more >

Fellowships


The Institute awards Fellowships to members who, in the opinion of the IVR Council, have made a major contribution to the Institute, training and/or the industry as a whole. In 2017 Fellowships were awarded by IVR president Nick Ovenden FIVR to Jeff Bungey FIVR, Mark Hartell FIVR and Colin Jefferys...  read more >

IVR appoints new Council members


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery appointed two new Council members at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Members looking to join the Council do so with the awareness that they will be asked to attend meetings and take on responsibilities in order to promote and support the Institute. Nigel...  read more >

Only three weeks to IVR AGM weekend


With just three weeks to the AGM weekend the requests for bookings are increasing and the popularity of making it a ‘weekend break’ has meant the Institute has had to reserved additional rooms for Friday 3 March. The Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon is an excellent town centre venue providing...  read more >

AA to sponsor Jack Ovenden Award for 5th year


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) has confirmed the AA will once again be sponsoring the Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’. This award very much relies on sponsor support as it enables the IVR to invite all the finalists to stay overnight at the hotel and attend the...  read more >

IVR invites nominations for the Jack Ovenden Award 2017


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery is inviting nominations for the 2017 Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’. Instructors are asked to recommend students who, in their opinion, have shown enthusiasm and dedication during their training and are worthy of receiving this prestigious...  read more >

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