Real Man and Van London Articles
Boris Johnson gives Battersea power station restoration go-ahead
Plans to restore one of London's most recognisable landmarks have been given the go-ahead today 22nd december 2010 by the city's mayor, Boris Johnson.Battersea Power Station, permission granted. This iconic building, the largest brick building in Europe, will see its restoration andwill be put in use after nearly 30 years. It has be...
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Second speed record broken by Kent man with Man and Van Kent
Kent man Daniel Cramphorn and his team have broken a world water speed record today - at the third attempt. Daniel and his Kent P1 Powerboat team cracked the magic 100mph mark to break the record for a boat of his class. They did it on the historic waters of Coniston Lake in Cumbria - famous for Donald Campbell's ill-fated Bluebird...
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Olypmic games with Man and Van Croydon
Almost 100 south Londoners this week gave London 2012 Games Ambassador, Jonathan Edwards CBE a clear message that they want to make the most of the opportunities that the Games will bring. The triple-jump world record holder and Olympic Gold medallist was at a special Question Time event at the Whitgift School in South Croydon...
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Wimbledon Bookfest with Man and Van Wimbledon
Man and Van Wimbledon is taking any opportunity to socialise with local community and this week there is perfect occasion to do so. This week in Wimbledon is starting a Wimbledon Bookfest. The bookfest is now in its fourth year. It was started in 2006 by Tony Kane and Fiona Razvi, who wanted to raise cultural activity and awareness...
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Surrey county in great shape to emerge from recession
In Man and Van Surrey we are pleased to inform you that almost all Surrey's boroughs are in the top 50 in a league of areas most likely to be resilient against the effects of recession. Research carried out by credit check company Experian has found that Elmbridge was the most likely location in the country to cope best...
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Mayor Boris Johnson and The Story of London
The Story of London returns exploring the city's role in technological, scientific, cultural and social advances over the centuries. Innovation and creativity are key to London's future success as the world emerges from the economic downturn and, as the Story of London festival kicks off, the Mayor Boris Johnson wants to ensure...
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Morden Hall Park is undergoing a restoration
Morden Hall Park, once owned by the Hatfeild family who made their fortune from snuff milling in the 18th-century is now run by the National Trust and forms part of the Wandle Valley Conservation Area. The park has a strong industrial, social, cultural and economic heritage. The HLF grant will...
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How to arrange a parking suspension when moving home
Very often our customers need to arrange a parking suspension for the day of a removal. There is an easy way to arrange it with local councils if parking bays are being used or with Transport for London if a suspension on a red route or other centrally controlled roads is needed by the customer...
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Farnham Castle with Man and Van Surrey
In Man and Van Surrey we deeply care not only about our customers but about our surroundings as well. As many from South surely already know, Farnham Castle is one of the South’s most important historical buildings and a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant...
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Delays? Not with Man and Van Wimbledon
In Man and Van Wimbledon we trying to make sure that we are always on time. Unfortunately there are some circumstances, which do not allow you to specify the time of arrival. For example in Wimbledon drivers are being warned to plan their journeys ahead of the Pope's visit...
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