Have your say at BAGMA Connect

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BAGMA encourages its service providers to attend the BAGMA Connect meetings as well as they are great networking opportunities for dealers and providers. Peter Grace from Worknest discussed the importance of having a sickness absence policy and common situations that arise around the subject. Theo LevantiRowe from the AEA gave a snapshot on the economy and the prediction for the near future.

Peter Arrand, BAGMA training and education chair, presented on T Levels and encouraged everyone to do more for training and education within the industry, mentioning the We Are Land-based Engineering website. He encouraged everyone to visit it and spread the word.

Adam Giles and Kristian Illingworth from Ibcos talked about aged inventory and Ibcos Gold Parts Marketplace.

Tuesday 24th October, 10am – 4pm JCB, Lakeside Works, Denstone Rocester, Uttoxeter ST14 5JP

Other upcoming industry events are:

● Royal Welsh Show, 24th – 27th July, Builth Wells

● Turriff Show, 30th – 31st July, Turriff

● Royal Manx Show, 11th – 12th August,

● The Anglesey Show, 15th –16th August, Holyhead

● RTM Show Live 2023, 6th September, Aylesbury

● Tillage Live, 14th September, Atherstone

● GroundsFest 2023, 20th – 21st September, Kenilworth

The final speaker was BAGMA’s Richard Jenkins, who updated everyone on what is happening within the association, talking about its training offer, the recent call for evidence for the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill and up-and-coming events including the next BAGMA Connect meeting, GroundsFest and the BAGMA Golf Day and Dinner.

Overall, the day was very successful. Richard said: “It’s great to see members who we know and it was also a good opportunity for everyone to network to discuss current issues and concerns. One member commented that the BAGMA Connect meetings alone are worth the membership.”

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