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Positive response to IVR AGM returning to Stratford-upon-Avon


Since the announcement the IVR would be returning to Stratford upon Avon for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) weekend, the feedback has been reassuring. Although the hotel had proved highly popular the Institute had considered changing the 2018 venue as following the extensive refurbishment…  read more >

Pathfinder Resettlement Magazine - Transport Case Study


For many years the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) has been working with the British Army and one area explored has been the opportunity for military personnel to establish a career in civilian recovery once they have left the Army.
One person who has made the transition into civilian…  read more >

Highways England's latest advice for recovery operators on smart motorways


At this year’s Tow Show Highways England (HE) presented its updated guidance, including a film, for recovering vehicles on a smart motorway.
The film and material produced is intended to be a guide to safer recovery practices and follows months of collaboration and planning between HE and…  read more >

Brainstorming with the Pros


IVR president Nick Ovenden FIVR will be joined at this year’s Professional Recovery Tow Show by Tom Luciano of Miller Industries.
The two will host ‘Brainstorming with the Pros’ where both internationally acclaimed trainers will discuss several recovery scenarios, reviewing the merits and…  read more >

IVR announces date and venue of 2018 AGM


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery has confirmed the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford upon Avon on Saturday 3 March 2018.
The IVR had considered changing the 2018 venue as following extensive refurbishment the hotel has been upgraded from a Holiday…  read more >

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…  read more >