what about charles russel transport i know he has a big yard perhaps he might be willing to help out.
Paul:
Lucy:
Swindon Truckstop rent parking out long term.Hi Lucy, I also do the aid convoys with Mr Flibble although Ive had to pull out of the next convoy due to leave in 3 weeks because of a back problem. Its not just the parking thats needed its the availabilty of a fork truck on sight too. Some times the artics are loaded maybe a month or two before we leave and then we get some aid that is delivered to the current sight and we have to rearrange to load to get maxiumum capacity on the trailer. This has in the past meant completely unloading then reloading so a fork truck and space is needed. Most of this is done at weekends or evenings as we all have our regular jobs so 24 access is needed. I dont know how much Sindon truckstop would charge but whatever it would be would cut into the tight budget that the charity has and up until now the place were the trucks are parked has been free but now they want to charge £2000 a year thats why Mr Flibble is looking for somewhere else as its an expense that Hope and Aid cant really afford. Mr Flibble does a great job and all in his spare time looking after the trucks, maintenance, taking them for service and MOT and most of the loading so he also needs something close to his home to save expense and time. Ive seen he has a POSITIVE pm from a member so hopefully this will be good news and Im sure he will let us know the out come.
Glad you’re getting sorted. I only mentioned Swindon because I know Brennans used to park in there at one point, and having worked alongside them as an o/d, also know they don’t make a lot, so it can’t be that expensive. I’m pretty sure they had a forklift there for the pallet people, but it’s been a while since I went in.
Just a thought, hope you get sorted.
You could also try Dawsons Rentals @ Pucklechurch, they have a large yard and forklifts, and in theory not too far from you. Fairly friendly chaps last time I dealt with them.
Dawsons Rentals,
Units 15 & 16 Pucklechurch Trading Estate,
Pucklechurch,
Bristol,
BS16 9QH
(T) 0117 937 3310