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        “I would like to say a big thank you to TLS                                                                                                                           TLS People                       Steve’s Message
        Ltd, to Jill and Steve Bennett who are not
        only my employers but were my Sponsors                                                                                                                           I know I can speak on behalf of the
                                                                                                                                                                         whole  company  by  wishing a
        and to Kevin Dawson the British Cyclist                                                                                                                          massive ‘Well done’ to Beth who has
                                                                                                                                                                         now passed  her Unit 13, Principles
        and multiple winner of the British Best All-                                                                             Ironman 2016 Lanzarote                  of Project Management exam.
        Rounder who trained me. Steve also                                                                                                                               Beth has worked  extremely hard in
        came down to London to support me and                                                                                                                            order  to  complete  the  exam
        all I can say is what a lovely man he is, a                                                                                                                      successfully  and can  go on to
                                                                                                                                                                         complete the rest of the course later
        perfect gentleman and I can’t thank him                                                                                                                          this year.
        enough for his support”.                                                                                              Kev Dawson of TLS events will be taking part on the Ironman   I am proud  of you  continued
        When asked the simple question “Will you                                                                                  2016 on the 21  may. This involves a 2.4 mile sea swim, 180   commitment  and  dedication,  The TLS Team goes from
                                                                                                                                        st
                                                                                                                                                                                                           strength to strength.
        do another London Marathon Jan”? She                                                                                  km bike ride and then a full marathon.     testament to the ambitious and

                                                                                                                                                                         talented young lady you are.      This month I would like to send a message to
        replied “Yes, I will run in the 2018 London                                                                           Kev Dawson said “I will do my best in the race, but I don’t                  the TLS Team.
                                                                                                                              want finish in a coffin”. “The races can sometimes take 4-6
        Marathon, the year I turn 60 and raise   Our next Event is  The Valley                                                weeks to recover from”. I will race hard but controlled, recover   Jill Bennett   Through all of you coming in day after day and
        money for the Thyroid Association but for                                 We have Festival zones setup, if you are    quickly, then rebuild and train for the Ironman World                        always putting your best foot forward, we were

        now I have my leg strapped and I’m    Challenge Triathlon the 4th &       looking to promote  your  business or       Championships in Kona in Hawaii.                                             able to achieve so much.
                                              5th of June. Plans are well advanced so
        having a well-earned rest”!           if you are a first timer or seasoned Triathlete   products and wish to be a part of the days,                                                                As is true with any business encompassing so
                                                                                                                                                                                                           many different aspects, there  is always
        Janet also told TLS News as a thank you   why not take the challenge? We also have a   contact us and we  can  give you more                                                                       challenges.
        to Steve & Jill Bennett, for their kindness   kids Tri-star Event and new for this event a   information. And staying on a cycling theme
        and support, she intends to give her 2016                                 in early  July (the 9th & 10th) a cycling                                                                                Everyone pulled together  and worked  as  a
                                                                                                                                                                                                           team. The  bottom line is,  I  know how much
                                              Triathlon Relay Challenge. The team can be
        London Marathon Medal to them as a    made up of a swimmer, cyclist and runner so   festival and sportive at Clumber Park. This                                                                    time and energy this business demands and I
                                                                                                                                                                                                           deeply appreciate all of your  efforts,  both
        keepsake.                             find two friends or work colleagues and have   will be two great days with VIP Celebrity ride                                                                  individually, and as a cohesive unit.
                                                                                  out on the Saturday and Sunday a mass
                                              a go! Also in June we are partnering with the   sportive ride out. Other attraction will be:                                                                 Thank you  all,  sincerely, for being  true
                                                                                                                                                                                                           professionals, for being inspirational! You are a
                                              Pontefract Cycling Grand Prix on the 12th &   Ben Savages Stunt Cyclists Team  and                                                                           great team.
                                              Doncaster Cycling Festival on the 19th. Both   CrossX bike training for 4 to 84 year olds,
                                              events were promoted in the Fanzone at the                                                                                                                   On behalf of TLS Ltd, I would like to welcome
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Hele  Gudgeon  who  is joining our  financial
                                                                                  exhibitions, British cycling Go-Ride, Cycle
                                              Tour de Yorkshire in April.  At both  events   Jumble & Cycling, Expo food zone and                                                                          team. I wish you a successful career at TLS.
                                              there are fantastic  VIP Networking and   entertainment. A really fun weekend for the                                                                        I  would  also like to  wish Kev Dawson, good
                                              Sponsorship opportunities.          cyclist and non –cyclist so go to our website                                                                            luck in  the forthcoming  Ironman 2016  in
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Lanzarote.
                                                                                  for    more    information.  Contact:
                                                                                  mike@tlsltd.org or call 01777 719808                                                                                    Compliance News
                                                                                                                            Highways England to trial radar and                                             Fastlane updated application for ISO/Android
                                                                                                                            wireless data systems in bid to                                                As  we are sure you are all  aware by  now,  our
                                             This Month at a Glance                                                                                                                                        Fastlane  app  has been rereleased by a new

                                                                                                                            improve UK roads.                                                              provider. If  you  are having  issues then  please
                                                                                                                            The next  18  months  will see         where radar tech will be trialed to monitor   make a note of your account number and delete
                                             TLS Compliance                                                                                                        traffic and immediately notify control   the app then install  the  version created by
                                             Fastlane updated application for ISO/Android                                   revolutionary technology being         centres of breakdowns. Meanwhile, a     Triangle Software.
                                                                                                                            trailed  in  a drive  to  future-proof   section of the A2/M2 between London
                                               TLS Training                                                                 Britain’s road  network.  Brand new    and Kent will see specially adapted     Please take time every Sunday evening to log in

                                                                                                                            radar, connectivity and wireless information tech is                           and check your shifts are all up to date with the
                                             The Highfield Group has been named the deserving winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: 2016                     vehicles receive wireless travel updates   correct hours and submit your time sheets. This
                                                                                                                            to be  rolled  out on selected highways, which  will   including upcoming traffic  jams or   is  a good  way to ensure you are  getting paid
                                                                                                                            also be used to test  and  develop autonomous   accidents,  as  well  as  suggested  correctly as the new app will only submit 8 hours
                                                  TLS Operations                                                            vehicles.  The  £208  million Highways Agency                                  per shift as a  standard unless  changed  by
                                               75p rise per hour for core operatives.                                                                              alternative routes.                     yourself to ensure correct hours are being paid.

                                                                                                                            project will see  a 17-mile stretch  of the  network   Further plans include installing more   If you  have any problems at all please  do  not
                                               TLS Events                                                                   between  junction 8  of  the M60 near  Sale  and   modern  junctions on A-roads, which will   hesitate to contact us and we will help talk you
                                                                                                                            junction 20 of the M62. The £150million Highways   incorporate additional emergency refuge   through how to do this.
                                             Our next Event is The Valley Challenge Triathlon the 4th & 5th of June.        England programme is aimed at keeping our roads   points and maintenance areas, and to   TLS  are constantly striving to  make your
                                                                                                                            running  efficiently  in decades to  come. Specified   turn these roads into ‘expressways’ to   payment processes as effective as
                                                                                                                                                                                                           possible and would  appreciate your co-
                                                                                                                            test routes include the Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey,   boost freer-flowing traffic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           operation in this.

                                                                                                                                              >> READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE AT WWW.highwaysindustry.co.uk
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