We have thought for a while that our wonderful, stunning, efficient removal men maybe deserve a little more exposure (not in that way, thanks). They work so hard all day, lifting, lugging and carefully carrying your precious wares, and thus have some serious guns on them. That’s right ladies and gents, we’re thinking (they haven’t quite approved this yet, but we’re sure they’ll come round to the idea) of holding our very own Man and Van Camden strong man competition some time in the New Year. We’re thinking of making a whole day of it; music, bouncy castle, balloon sculpting, and for the children, a whole host of exciting toys to play with,  and maybe even much coveted rides in the removals vans. When asked of his opinion of this idea, logistics manager Roman said “Well, I’d better get going on the heavy lifting, the other boys have a definite advantage. The phone truly is not as heavy as most furniture”. Wise words  indeed, Roman. We’ll keep you posted on the progress of our strong Man and Van Camden competition- in the mean time, any offers for training buddies? Or of course water bottle/towel holders…

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It’s a little known fact, other than to the proud residents of Balham, that this up-and-coming pocket in South West London is labelled as the Gateway to the South. Unsurprising really, as it is filled with trendy pubs and bars, delicious restaurants to cater for every taste, and of course, lots of beautiful young professionals. With easy links to central London by tube and train, and next door to the thriving Clapham, Balham has something for anyone who wants to live somewhere convenient and cool. If you’re new to Balham, we’d love to know what you think of it- maybe leave some comments and tips for those looking to migrate? And if you need a hand shifting your wears from your current residence, Man and Vans Balham is of course on hand to answer any queries you might have, and then hopefully be able to complete your move. The Gateway to the South is not the only door we can open- we can help you move to and from anywhere in London, and around the UK. Get in touch and a member of our friendly team will help you with any queries or worries you might have, and help put your mind at rest.

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We at Man and Van Kensington know our onions. Or, more accurately, we know our boxes, and if we’re being pedantic, we know how to lift our boxes properly so that we keep ourselves safe and our backs healthy and intact.
Of course, if you’re moving from or to anywhere in the Kensington area, Man and Vans will gladly help you out, meaning you don’t have to worry about lugging heavy objects around your house or flat. If, however, you’re planning to help us out by doing some of the moving yourself, it’s essential that you do it safely.
When carrying weighty furniture or other items, you should always bend your knees so you’re as low as possible, whilst keeping your back straight. Picking the object in question up should be done using your legs as much as possible, relieving the strain that can be put on your back in instances such as these. If what you’re carrying needs a lot of work to move it, you should certainly get someone to give you a helping hand, as lightening the load is of course always a good thing! Alternatively you could leave the hard work to the professionals at Man and Van Kensington, for whom no job is too big or small.
If you have any queries about anything you’d like moving, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!

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Burgess Park, situated between Camberwell and Walworth, is due to undergo a huge redevelopment, at the cost of £6 million. A competition for designing the new park was recently launched for budding designers to show off their talent, which attracted over a hundred entries. The winner was announced last month, following public consultation(at the time of writing they were still unknown). An excellent idea we think, as all too rarely locals are consulted on changes being made to their immediate vicinity. The revamp, which will not only see general improvements to the grass and path areas, promised more cultural events for locals to attend, but also incorporates a lakeside amphitheatre and several outdoor gyms. With plans to complete the park’s “facelift” prior to the 2012 Olympics, people from both areas will be able to enjoy their new space very soon. Man and Van Camberwell know that with all these great plans for the area, it’s likely to attract more property owners, particularly those with children who’ll be able to appreciate all the park has to offer at its fullest. If you’re thinking of moving to or from Camberwell, do give us a call, we’ll discuss your requirements and give you a quote. It really is that simple! We look forward to hearing from you.

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