Trade Bodies

RCVS Council and VN Council elections now open

Voting in this year’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections has now opened, and veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are eligible to vote in their respective elections can do so either online or by post. The elections are run by Electoral Reform…

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PetSavers launches anniversary research grants

PetSavers will release an additional £140,000 in grants to help vets to unlock their ‘inner researcher’, as part of the BSAVA’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The generous gift from the BSAVA’s charitable division will fund four Masters by Research projects, giving vets with enquiring minds the opportunity to investigate aspects of clinical…

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DAERA vet elected new president for BVA Northern Ireland Branch

The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Jean Wales as its new president at its AGM, which was held at The Seagoe Hotel, Portadown on 25 January. After serving a year as junior vice president, Jean will succeed Seamus O’Kane as BVA Northern Ireland president,…

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BVA appoints new telephone service

The British Veterinary Association has appointed Moneypenny as the exclusive provider of telephone answering overflow support for BVA members. In any practice, missing a call from a client, or potential client, can have a negative impact on the reputation of the practice and potentially on the health and welfare of an…

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BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered the Government’s negotiating…

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Gudrun Ravetz elected new president of the BVA

Gudrun Ravetz has been named the new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Sean Wensley, the previous president, concluded his year in the role on September 22 with a final final Presidential Address to 140 people at the BVA Members’ Day. Sean emphasised the strength of the profession in changing times and will…

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Gardenex offers members debt-free access to cash

URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered with Gardenex to offer businesses access to cash. Gardenex, UK’s federation of garden and leisure manufacturers, has announced that its members will run no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late or non-payment of their invoices. Gardenex’s members can access URICA’s online…

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HTA promotes Garden Retail Monitor at GLEE

The HTA is looking forward to welcoming visitors to its stands at GLEE. Members can attend a reception in Hall 20, stand H10 at 5pm – 6.30pm on September 13. Members can stop at the stand throughout the show to learn about the trade association’s latest initiatives, including training and market data, cost reduction and events. Staff…

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GCA Plant Area Workshop success at Ball Colegrave

  The Garden Centre Association (GCA) held a successful Plant Area Workshop at Ball Colegrave this summer. The event was attended by plant area managers, buyers and supervisors and was facilitated by GCA inspector, Roger Crookes. Iain Wylie, GCA chief executive, said: “Our Plant Area Workshop was a big hit with…

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GCA announces area award winners

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed its area award winners during presentations held at member garden centres. Awards were presented to garden centres in the North Thames, North West, South Thames, Wales & West, Midlands and North East regions with the winners in Scotland and Northern Ireland to be…

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