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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 10, 2021 0:10:16 GMT
 SATURDAY 11th DECEMBER 2021::
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 14, 2021 21:55:05 GMT
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WEDNESDAY 15-12-21...
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 16, 2021 13:10:15 GMT
 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Van Ninja Leasing (part of Dawsongroup PLC) to support trainers in purchasing or leasing vehicles that meet the new 2023 air-con requirements.
From 1 April 2023, all vehicles transporting racing greyhounds must be air-conditioned and able to maintain a temperature of between 10°C – 26°C in their cargo area. This new measure being introduced by GBGB will ensure the comfort and safety of all greyhounds travelling to and from the track during all weather conditions.
Van Ninja will be offering three vehicles within the Vauxhall range as part of the partnership: the Combo, the Vivaro and the Movano. They will be offering discounts to GBGB licensed trainers on the vans, which all come with air conditioning that meets the upcoming requirements and are ideal to fit DEFRA approved travel cages.
As part of the partnership, Van Ninja will also be offering a donation towards GBGB’s welfare initiatives on any vehicle sold on a business lease through this partnership.
The discounted rates will be available from January 2022. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Van Ninja on 0330 122 0102. A demo vehicle will be visiting stadia in 2022 and a schedule of these visits will be published in the GBGB calendar in due course.
This partnership is in addition to GBGB’s TAF Transportation Funding, which is on offer for trainers to use in whichever way best enables their vehicle to meet the new requirements. The funding is in the form of a one-off grant payment of up to a maximum of £2,000 per vehicle, per trainer (capped at a maximum of 2 vehicles).
To support trainers buy comprehensive cover for their vehicles, GBGB is partnering with A Plan Insurance – one of the largest van insurance providers in the UK. They will be offering special rates for trainers with modified vehicles. A-Plan will also be offering a donation towards greyhound welfare for each policy. Trainers can contact A Plan on 01635 879 910 .
Mark Moisley (GBGB Commercial Director)
GBGB Commercial Director, Mark Moisley, said:
“We are pleased to be working with two companies that share our values on animal safety and who are enthusiastic to support our sport. With two companies that share our values on animal safety and who are enthusiastic to support our sport. With the help of GBGB’s vehicle grants, the new partnership with Van Ninja will provide an excellent option for trainers looking to replace or upgrade their existing vans.
“We are having a demo vehicle kitted out with travel cages and this will be visiting the tracks in 2022 to showcase what’s on offer.”
Peter Harnden, GBGB Trainers’ Practitioner Director, said:
“I have long thought that, as a sport, we should explore the benefits of group purchasing so I am pleased that we have brokered this new partnership which should enable trainers to make savings. I am yet to see the full breakdown of costings for the vans, but I hope this is the first of many partnerships of this kind.”
Richard Turner, Head of Sales at Van Ninja Leasing, said:
“We are excited to be partnering up with the GBGB and working with their trainers to get a great deal on their commercial vehicles. We are also thrilled to be offering a donation for greyhound welfare as our way of giving back to these fantastic athletes.”
Oliver Thompson, Business Development Executive at A Plan Insurance, said:
“Insuring a modified, adapted or specialist van is not always easy, so we are delighted to have negotiated special rates for vans used by greyhound trainers. We are pleased to be working with the sport and supporting greyhound welfare.”
More information about GBGB’s TAF Transportation Funding and an application form is available via the GBGB Trainers’ Portal on the website. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact GBGB on 020 7822 0900 or email: grants@gbgb.org.uk.
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 17, 2021 17:27:11 GMT
::::FRIDAY 17-12-21:::::::::GBGB LICENSES EXTENDED::::: All GBGB licensed trainers and their kennel staff will have their licenses extended
to the end of March 2022.
The Greyhound Regulatory Board made this decision as it will allow for the
completion of the Certification Audits of the residential kennels and renewals for all
licensed trainers before the licences expire.
Trainers will receive their renewal notification for 2022 over the coming weeks and
months as their audits are completed.
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 17, 2021 19:54:17 GMT
SATURDAY 18th DECEMBER 2021::
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 18, 2021 0:05:53 GMT
NOW THIS IS REAL POSITIVE NEWS FOR 2022..  |
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 18, 2021 0:12:57 GMT
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SATURDAY 19-12-21::::
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 20, 2021 22:19:26 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 21, 2021 14:05:39 GMT
 Manchester's New Year's Eve firework display has been cancelled after a surge in the Omicron variant of Covid.
Councillor Pat Karney, from Manchester City Council, said it had been a difficult decision but "we have to put the health of our residents first".
It is the second year in a row that the event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes two months after London's firework display was cancelled because of "uncertainties caused by Covid".
Manchester City Council said the decision had been taken due to current government guidance regarding vaccine passports for large outdoor events, which would prove extremely challenging to manage due to the open and public nature of the event.
Mr Karney said it was a "massive disappointment" to cancel the event, adding "we know that many people will be upset about this".
"It was a difficult decision to make but with the new Covid variant spreading quickly - and government regulations around large events - we have to put the health of our residents first," he added
Manchester's Christmas Markets will close on Wednesday, while the Winter Gardens will close on 2 January.
Winter Gardens, which is based at Piccadilly Gardens, will be open throughout the festive period and there will be live music and entertainment on the stage each night.
On New Year's Eve, Winter Gardens will be serving food and drink from 10:00 to 17:00 GMT.
The ice rink in Cathedral Gardens will close on 3 January.
***ROLL ON 2022***
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Post by BVADMIN on Dec 22, 2021 18:05:37 GMT
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