Every year in the capital, the London Marathon takes place. The run proves to be great event for thousands of competitors, from all around the world, to come together and race along the course to raise money for numerous charities. One of the toughest feats that someone can put themselves through, we at Man and Van Westminster take our hats off to everyone running the 2010 event.
On the day, roads are of course closed throughout the city centre, which makes it advisable, as always, to check your driving route before you travel. It is particularly important for us at Man and Vans to do so on a regular basis, so that we can ensure we arrive on time and ready to start when the client has requested. Road improvements and blockages are all too frequent in the capital, so stay on top of the traffic reports, and make sure you get where you need to be, when you need to be there.
If you have any questions about any of our services or the areas in which we can move your wears (pretty much anywhere in the UK!), then please do get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Man and Van Lambeth was very interested to find out about a new addition to the Lambeth Council website, it’s something that is bound to interest the motorists who, shall we say, don’t always pay the closest attention to parking laws in different councils…  That’s right, for those of you who have picked up a parking fine in the fine borough of Lambeth you can now see a live video of you breaking (or not breaking) that certain law.

Lambeth council have added a feature on their website where you can enter your penalty charge notice, as well as a few other details to see photos, or even CCTV footage of your violation.  So if you’re not convinced you’ve done something wrong, you can double check to see if the fine is deserved or not.  Here at Man and Van Lambeth we’re happy to see this come into affect, it will surely save a lot of the councils employees time when people can make their own judgement about if contesting a fine is worth it or not.  After all it would be quite hard to deny you were parked on that double yellow if you can see yourself pop out of the car and into the shop to get that last cornish pasty before you drive off down a bus lane!

Man and Van Lambeth also enjoy the fact that CCTV footage is being opened to the public, there is always a lot of complaints about the British public being the most monitored in the World.  But at least this time the CCTV footage can actually come to the help of those looking to beat a fine which they’ve undeservedly been handed. It’s nice to see a bit of transparency with the footage, as in too many cases councils will treat it as though it is some top secret tape that can’t be shown to anyone!

Man and Vans is London’s original light removals and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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It’s been a busy few weeks for Man and Van, and Man and Van Earlsfield has been especially busy with a host of new jobs that had to be done. As usual they were carried in the most professional manner, with great feedback from our customers. It seems Earlsfield is  gaining a lot of popularity amoung young professionals looking for the perks of living in South London, without the inflated house prices of Clapham or other nearby areas!  The transport links are also pretty great, with Earlsfield station running trains to Clapham, Vauxhall and Waterloo within 15 minutes.

It’s not a particularly well known area but those who do live there seem to love it!  And it’s not too surprising to see why, Wandsworth Common within walking distance, a good amount of independent little cafe’s and restaurants gives the area a real sense of community.  There’s a few notable mentions to be made about famous residents who’ve lived in the area, none other than former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, as well as Paul Merton. A prestigious group I think you’ll agree…  We’re always very happy to do jobs in Earlsfield as our offices are in fact based in the area meaning it’s very easy for us to get to any jobs very quickly.  If you would like more information about Man and Van Earlsfield services, or a quote please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Man and Vans is London’s original light removals and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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Man and Van Westminster recently found out about a rather unfortunate soul who made the mistake of parking in the wrong place, at the very wrong time.  It started off as a fairly normal day for Michael Raphel, taking his friends to the train station to make sure that they would get there on time.  Now being a bit cheeky he decided to park up on a double yellow line, a bit cheeky, but even if he was caught he thought the worse to happen would be a fine.

Unfortunately for him it turned out to be the day before Remembrance Day, and where he parked was only a quarter of a mile away from the home of a certain person by the name of Gordon Brown. When Mr Raphel came back from the train station he couldn’t quite believe it but there were policemen surrounding his car and the doors and boot had been blown out.

As it turned out his car had been reported as suspicious, he’d been caught running away from his car on CCTV (to make it to the train station on time) and because of the location of it police believed it might have been a bomb of some sort!  He was parked in Westminster and due to the sensitivity of the area, couple with there being a parade planned in that area for the next day the police had decided to take no risks in getting rid of the ‘threat’.

Goes without saying that Man and Van Westminsterwould never try and cheekily park up in illegal spaces during a job, and poor Mr blah blahs experience could make those thinking of taking the risk think twice.

Man and Vans is London’s original light removals and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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Now a lot of people think of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter and Rodney when Peckham’s first mentioned, the cheeky wideboys from the very popular sitcom ‘Only Fools and Horses’.  The programme became quite the British establishment on television and actually holds the record for the highest viewing figures for a sitcom episode, with the 1996 episode ‘Time on Our Hands’ garnering over 25 million viewers!  But it does show quite a skewed view of what Peckham is like, it follows their attempts to get rich in a series of slightly dodgy deals and business ideas. The show also gave the Reliant Robin van a nice publicity boost! A van that unfortunately (or is that fortunately?) we don’t use on our jobs.

Recently Peckham has had quite a revival!  With trendy bars, clubs and gastro pubs springing up all over the place. And we’re happy to say that  Man and Van in Peckham has given a hand to some new businesses springing up, as usual giving the best service to those who need their stuff moved around London. Be it light or heavy removals, no job is too big or small for Man and Vans to help with.

It’s not only businesses that are moving that have required our help, but Peckham is also becoming an increasingly popular place for young families to move to. It’s in a good area with Peckham Rye Park providing a skate park, multiple football pitches, and a lovely pond that’s home to many types of fish aswell as terrapins!  It’s a perfect place to spend those lazy weekend during the long summer days.

Man and Vans is London’s leading light removal and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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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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It a commonly known thing that we at Man and Van Battersea love our food- particularly our drivers who need a good deal of nosh to keep them going throughout their busy days of lifting and lugging, pushing and pulling, and taking a good deal of care over moving your wares around. In order to keep our lads going, they often stop off for a quick bite to eat before popping off to a job, and where better to do that than some of the delicious eateries in and around Battersea. If you’re ever near the Northcott Road on a Saturday morning, swing by the delicious bread and cake stalls- excellent sources of energy for active adults and kids alike!-and sample what they have to offer. If you’re after something a little more substantial, then Northcott Road also boasts a whole host of other restaurants to grab a bite, such as Gormet Burger Kitchen, Buona Sera, and The Boiled Egg and Soldiers, all very friendly places to eat with a great personalised service, just like we strive to give at Man and Vans. With a family feel to our business, just like many of these eateries, you can rest assured that you will receive a professional and helpful service for every part of your move, from the time you pick up the phone to the moment that the last chair is taken into your new accommodation. Of course, if you’re moving away from Battersea, it may be a good idea to stock up on some of the local treats before you go!

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Boris Johnson has said that plans for the third level of the Low Emission Zone will be in place by 2012, by which time owners of vehicles in force for every small business in the capital must be adhering to the stated guidelines. Among the measures are rules  that each van driven by Man and Van London will be liable for a £200 daily charge for being on the road, £100 for each of the smaller vans such as those owned by own good friends The Water Delivery Company, with large penalties if these go unpaid. Also stated is that vans that do not meet green guidelines, such as the Euro 5 Standards of air quality, there will be further fines. We at Man and Vans are all for going and keeping green, particularly in a city such as London where fuel emissions are consistently high, and the greenhouse effect is becoming a very real problem for us and for future generations. Others, however, are a little more concerned: a spokesperson for The Federation of Small Businesses expressed a worry that it was precisely these companies who will suffer most once these laws come into force, particularly as many continue to struggle from losses caused by the recession.
You can keep undated on the Mayor’s plans on the London Assembly website.

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Man and Vans, London’s original light removal service, likes to keep you up to date with its operation across the capital. We regularly publish news and events on our blog page about Man and Vans in different boroughs. If you’ve missed the news from Man and Vans in your area you can follow one of the links below to see what Man and Vans has been up to where you live.

Man and Van Wandsworth – Information on local amenities in Wandsworth and details of Man and Vans’ discount in the borough.

Man and Van Westminster – Man and Vans has a strong relationship with Westminster Council so we like to write about it.

Man and Van Chelsea – Summer fun from the Notting Hill Carnival and local information for the royal borough

Man and Van Ealing - News stories from the West London borough and Man and Vans’ part in Ealing’s environmental push.

Man and Van Brent – House price information from the home of the home of English football.

Man and Van Richmond – Family events Man and Vans support and illegal activity Man and Vans doesn’t from the borough on the Thames.

Man and Van Kingston - Historic information from the second Royal borough.

Man and Van Wimbledon – Tennis season in SW19 and information on Man and Vans discount in this borough. For full price list follow the link – man and vans price list.

Man and Van Hammersmith - We love Hammersmith and this blog will tell you why.

Man and Van Camden – High Tech parking from this North London borough and how Man and Vans can help.

Man and Van Hackney – A Halloween horror story from the East

Man and Van Dulwich – Man and Van Dulwich would be lost without her. Maybe less by other famous residents

Man and Van Southwark – A holy pilgrimage

Man and Van Tower Hamlets – A bohemian look into the East London borough

Man and Vans is London’s original light removals and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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It’s been six months now since Alleyn’s School in Dulwich was closed down for Swine Flu and we all pleased to say the world hasn’t come to an end. We all managed to catch it, and bin it safely and the flu pandemic was contained. Man and Vans, London’s leading light removal service, was never overly concerned with Swine Flu (see Man and Van Ealing has No Fear) and continued to provide its efficient, reliable and friendly service for London removals. Man and Van Dulwich is here to help with your light removal needs just as it was when the world was coming to an end in a haze of tissues and sneezes.

Famous residents of Dulwich include cold feet actor James Nesbitt, Comedian Jo Brand, newsreader Huw Edwards and Bestival promoter and DJ Rob Da Bank. Even former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher owns a house in Dulwich. Man and Van Dulwich can provide help for any client. Whether they are an English peer, a local shop keeper or a student at Dulwich College Man and Van Dulwich can fulfill all your light removal needs.

Unfortunately (or should that be thankfully) Dulwich has lost Samantha Fox as a resident. The former glamour girl, and third most photographed woman of the 1980s, was a former neighbour of Magaret Thatcher (the second most photographed woman of the 1980s). Man and Van Dulwich provides a discrete service and would never dream of taking photos of any of their clients. Anyone who thinks they know who the most photographed woman of the 1980s can add a comment to this blog and we’ll revel who’s correct.

Man and Vans is London’s leading light removal and man and van service. To contact us either email sales@manandvans.com or call 0845 170 0660

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