Date: 9th December 2010
Venue: House of Lords Christmas Reception and Gowning Ceremony
Time: 6:30pm Start
In tradition of the IoC Welcome all Fellows will attend wearing Hoods for the Fellows line up. Dress code for attendees: Business wear. Ladies dress length below the knee.
The House of Lords Christmas Reception. All Members are made welcome to attend the Christmas Drinks Reception and Gowning Ceremony to be held at the Chomondly Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, Westminster London. Thursday 9th December 2010. This event invites all members, their colleagues, friends and family's to meet in this special place celebrating the inauguartion of all new members from the previous year. Young members of the family are very welcome to this event.
Date: 14th September 2010
Venue: National Courier Awards
Time: 18.30 Reception followed by Dinner and Awards
The National Courier Awards 2010. The date for the next industry awards has been set for Tuesday September 14th, 2010. The venue will be the Insitute of Directors, Pall Mall, London. Carl Lomas MBE Chairman of the IoC comments 'The IoC is proud to host the National Courier Awards but we are sensitive to the opinions of those professionals who work in the industry. Companies are being cautious and ensuring that all areas of the business are lean and cost efficient. Companies large and small want to apply their energies to the business in hand and the National Courier Awards will showcase the sucesses at the awards to be held in September 2010'.
For further details click on National Courier Awards. or further inquiry please email the secretary Tracey at: mail@ioc.uk.com
Date: 16th September 2008
Venue: Insitute of Couriers National Courier Awards 2008
Time: Evening - Arrival time 18:30
New End of Year for 2008 National Courier Awards. Unliky for some and lucky for others the thirteenth year of the awards ceremony will stay in London but fall back to Tuesday 16th September 2008 for an Autumn bash recognising the very best of the best in the same day courier industry. To be held at the IoD Pall Mall, London.
Date: 7th March 2008
Venue: Insitute of Couriers New Members Event
Time: Evening 7 for 7:30pm
The House of Lords Reception. All Members are made welcome to attend the Evening Drinks Reception to be held at the Chomondly Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, Westminster London. Friday 7th March 2008. This event invites all members, their colleagues, friends and family's to meet in this special place celebrating the inauguartion of all new members from the previous year.
Date: 19th June 2007
Venue: Insitute of Couriers National Courier Awards
Time: 6.30pm reception for 7.15pm dinner and Awards
National Courier Awards 2007 . President of the Institute of Couriers Lord Falkland to open the gala bash at the Tower Gorman Hotel on June 19th. Courier Companies large and small in attendance from DHL & TNT through London firms such as Lewis Day, Reuter Brooks and MPC. Twenty shortlisters made the first cut, ex Transport minister David Jamieson in attendance. Yamaha showcasing their city scooter with word of a courier insurance deal. HAwk Kawasaki BSB bikes on display as well as Pink Express national superstock machines. Green issues covered by Vectrix who will have one of their new electric motorbikes at the event. The gala event of the same day courier industry, more details under National Courier Awards on this site.
Date: 2nd February 2007
Venue: Insitute of Couriers New Members Event
Time: Evening 6:00pm Start
This event will be inviting new members of the IoC from 2006 to join all fellows and other members for the auspicious occassion of the presentation of membership. All members are invited to attend the drinks reception held in the Chomondly Room and Terrace over looking the River Thames. Members are warmly invited to be joined by family and friends as guests.
For tickets and further information contact Tracey on 0845 60 10 245 and get your name on the list.
Date: 19th November 2006
Venue: Lord Mayor's Business Banquet, Mansion House London
Time: 12:30pm Reception 1:00pm Lunch
Lord Mayor David Brewer meets courier top brass at Mansion House
Couriers - Life Blood to City Business. Lord Mayor of London David Brewer has a keen interest in City of London Transport Issues. Founding Fellows in the frame for a frank and detailed discussion included , Andrew Bernard - CitySprint, Marc Chauveau - MPC, BOb Black - TNT, Tracey Worth and Carl Lomas.
The group chatted avout issues covering fleet management, congestion, parking,self employment and vehicle ownership. A Lunch followed as guests of both the Lord Mayor and the Institute of Directors. Opportunity to get a grip of the wider City of London issues, banking, international trading and legal services, friving finance and commerce were the key topics.
A contingent of guests were French, headed by the French Ambassador who pointed out how close London City firms had come to Paris with the Euro Tunnel. Clarity of communication was paramount and as ever it was the lot of the courier to facilitate the life blood of knowledge moving between different firms.
No Couriers - No Business!
Date: 20th June 2006
Venue: National Courier Awards. The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SY
Time: 6:15pm - 11:30pm
The National Courier Awards, representing the inudustry through recognising and awarding individuals for their dedication, skill and abilities as a professional.The Minister for Transport Dr Stephen Ladyman will be in attendance alongside Viscount Falkland President and representatives from industry and courier transport associations.Tickets and for those who are late 'Late tickets' are available just call 0845 60 10 245.
Courier Companies wishing to bring along a courier bike please contact Tracey with details.
Date: March 2006
Venue: Lewis Day Transport: The Medical Courier
Time: 2PM - 4.30PM
An introduction to the new era of the Medical courier. The Courier Company's need to diversify and meet new challenges of service.
Date: Tuesday, November 29th 2005
Venue: Camelot Courier Training, Green Man Tower, 332 Goswell Road Islington, London EC1V 7LQ
Time: 2pm for 2.15pm start concluding 4pm
Cost: Nil
Statistics of the courier industry.
Guest speaker: Leon Mannings, chairman of the BMF.
Leon Manning, immediate past chair of the BMF briefed IOC members on a year of statistics and politics in transport on November 29th in the lecture room of London based Camelot Training. Leon holding a recent doctorate with a thesis on transport policy delivered a very interesting view of congestion, road space and journey times in London that directly effected the same day delivery industry in mileage and time related costs. Journey times, congestion zones, bus use and diesel pollution thoughts lead to the reality of extended timescales for cross city travell. The afternoon rounded up with seasonal mince pies and a hearty session of networking that was well received by all those in attendance.
Date: Tuesday, July 19th 2005
Venue: The Arts Club, 40 Dover Street, WS1, London
Time: 2pm for 2:30pm
Cost: £15 - which includes drinks and nibbles.
Under the watchful eye of some of the industry’s finest, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen unveiled Royal Mail’s Motorcycle stamp collection to signify the opening of the Institute of Couriers’ first event. Featuring classic bikes such as a Norton, Triumph and BSA, the fine stamps are gloriously illustrated in detail. The Master then gave a short and generous speech, declaring his support for the Institute in its aim to recognise the skills and standards of the individual’s in the courier industry.
A drinks reception followed, which gave the IOC Fellows and their guests the opportunity to discuss the issues of the day within the courier industry. This and future events offer the opportunity for IOC members to discuss and pursue further the development of the industry and its needs. The IOC members’ individual experience and wealth of industry knowledge gave way for strong debate and positive discussion, enjoyed by all.
Charles Esdale, from Royal Mail, gave a fascinating speech centred on the stamps. He gave insight into the links between art and the motorcycle industry, stating why now was the right time to celebrate the motorcycle, with the growth of spirit surrounding the motorcycle and the industries that associate with it. He also talked about the bikes featured specifically, with Trevor Magner, BMF, offering technical detail. Charles himself was a real motorcycle lover, riding to the event on his BSA, and as Ian Mutch, MAG, said “they don’t make them like they used to”.
The early 1900's saw amazing growth in motorcycle development and manufacture in Britain. Hundreds of companies produced their own versions of these nippy machines, but only a few brands are now nationally recognised. The Motorcycles stamps picture the evolution of the motorbike in British history. From the 1914 Royal Enfield to the 1991 Norton F.1 each of the six bikes has been carefully illustrated by celebrated British artist Michael English.
The IOC and its members are delighted to have our iconic industry vehicles featured in such an honoured way. Use them with pride. The presentation packs of the stamps were given out to all on the day, kindly supported by Triumph motorcycles. The pack included information about all of the bikes written by M ick Duckworth, former editor of Motorcycle News.
