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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 JUNE ISSUE
only my employers but were my Sponsors I know I can speak on behalf of the The Customer Journey
whole company by wishing a
Introducing FastLane 2
and to Kevin Dawson the British Cyclist massive ‘Well done’ to Beth who has We’d therefore like to extend our gratitude to you
now passed her Unit 13, Principles
and multiple winner of the British Best All- Ironman 2016 Lanzarote of Project Management exam. As a Highfields Accredited Centre, TLS for helping what started as a small family P1 / TLS Ltd P2 / TLS EVENTS & THIS P3 / TLS People P4 / TRAINING NEWS &
Rounder who trained me. Steve also Beth has worked extremely hard in Training Centre would like to share our business become an international business Janet Stanfield 2016 London MONTH AT A GLANCE Steve’s Message OPERATIONS NEWS
came down to London to support me and order to complete the exam news regarding Highfields prestigious success story. Our directors will be accepting this prestigious Marathon. The Valley Challenge Special Offer of the Month Royal Recognition for
all I can say is what a lovely man he is, a successfully and can go on to award and send our Congratulations! accolade on behalf of all of the Highfield team Triathlon Ironman Kev Dawson Highfields
complete the rest of the course later We underwent a rigorous application process TM Industry News Serving the TM & Highways
perfect gentleman and I can’t thank him this year. before we were chosen to receive this award, from Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace on Compliance Industry
enough for his support”. Kev Dawson of TLS events will be taking part on the Ironman I am proud of you continued On the day that the nation celebrates the 90th and the areas that the judges were impressed Thursday 14 July 2016. This will be followed by a
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 birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, I am pleased to with included: further award ceremony later in the year at which
st
strength to strength.
do another London Marathon Jan”? She km bike ride and then a full marathon. testament to the ambitious and announce that this date also marks the Highfield will have the great honour of hosting
talented young lady you are. This month I would like to send a message to announcement by Her Majesty that the Highfield
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. the caliber of our staff and Her Majesty’s representative the Lord Lieutenant. IS002 MAY EDITION
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 Group has been named the deserving winner of the stakeholders Jason Sprenger
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 Queen’s Award for Enterprise: 2016. This is the Highfields’s leadership and Chief Executive
governance structure
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. most prestigious business award in the UK that can the Highfield Group’s brand value Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
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 be bestowed on a company, with the prime minister the establishment of our Middle East TLS TM & Highways Apprenticeships are
many different aspects, there is always
office in Dubai
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. and leading individuals from the government and nearing final development, for more information
to Steve & Jill Bennett, for their kindness kids Tri-star Event and new for this event a information. And staying on a cycling theme industry involved in the selection process. our work alongside international please contact the Training Centre on 01777
government agencies in improving
and support, she intends to give her 2016 in early July (the 9th & 10th) a cycling Everyone pulled together and worked as a We are extremely delighted to receive this award, safety standards 719808.
team. The bottom line is, I know how much
London Marathon Medal to them as a Triathlon Relay Challenge. The team can be festival and sportive at Clumber Park. This time and energy this business demands and I and we owe our success to our loyal customers our qualifications being delivered in
made up of a swimmer, cyclist and runner so deeply appreciate all of your efforts, both over 30 countries Please see our website for all course details.
keepsake. find two friends or work colleagues and have will be two great days with VIP Celebrity ride individually, and as a cohesive unit. across the world as well as our outstanding team our significant domestic and Lisa Kirk is this month’s winner of the £50 worth
out on the Saturday and Sunday a mass members based in both the UK and the Middle East. international growth of vouchers for most training referrals.
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, TLS LTD, 19 Churchgate, Retford, Notts, DN226PA
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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 Operations News
Sponsorship opportunities. cyclist and non –cyclist so go to our website luck in the forthcoming Ironman 2016 in Serving the TM & Highways Industry
Lanzarote.
for more information. Contact:
mike@tlsltd.org or call 01777 719808 Compliance News Wage Rise Please can we remind all contractors that their
Highways England to trial radar and Fastlane updated application for ISO/Android TLS have introduced a 75p rate increase per hour hours must be uploaded to FastLane by Sunday Janet Stanfield of TLS Ltd with
wireless data systems in bid to As we are sure you are all aware by now, our to our operatives as a thank you to our core her 2016 London Marathon
This Month at a Glance Fastlane app has been rereleased by a new operatives for staying loyal throughout this difficult night.
improve UK roads. provider. If you are having issues then please time. Operative of the Month Award Medal.
The next 18 months will see where radar tech will be trialed to monitor make a note of your account number and delete Tarmac The criteria for this award will be judged on being:
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. TLS have acquired the business of supporting fully compliant
trailed in a drive to future-proof section of the A2/M2 between London Invoicing Procedures
TLS Training Britain’s road network. Brand new and Kent will see specially adapted Please take time every Sunday evening to log in Tarmac on their surface dressing programme in CSCS Card Janet Stanfield had a fantastic time, Being Jan’s 4th London Marathon she Jan was determined to finish and
radar, connectivity and wireless information tech is and check your shifts are all up to date with the the Nottinghamshire area and also our full taking part in the 2016 London knew what to expect “There appeared walked the remainder of the 24 miles.
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 Use of FastLane to log hours
to be rolled out on selected highways, which will including upcoming traffic jams or is a good way to ensure you are getting paid managed support service providing vehicles and Marathon. Jan decided to raise money to be far more people this time, which Finishing in 7 hours and 35 mins rather
also be used to test and develop autonomous accidents, as well as suggested correctly as the new app will only submit 8 hours equipment when required. This will continue Has a positive attitude towards clients through sponsorship at this year’s event made running quite claustrophobic and than the 5 hours she had been training
TLS Operations vehicles. The £208 million Highways Agency per shift as a standard unless changed by This month the Operative Award goes to Jermaine for JDRF a charity that funds research to the zoning at the beginning was a little for. Jan being optimistic said “I got the
75p rise per hour for core operatives. alternative routes. yourself to ensure correct hours are being paid. through the summer months and good to give the Miller. John is fully compliant on Fastlane and also cure, treat and prevent Type1 Diabetes. like being penned in but the atmosphere Medal and the T-shirt even if I did
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 Retford and Doncaster lads some local work for uses the app to input his hours.
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 Jermaine Miller will receive £50 Jan talking about the sponsorship said “I and the other people you meet make it finish with borderline hyperthermia due
junction 20 of the M62. The £150million Highways incorporate additional emergency refuge through how to do this. being there to travel around the country for Team for being May’s Operative of the would like to thank everyone for all worthwhile” Unfortunately 2 miles to the cold and not being able to run”.
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 TLS. Month. supporting me and helping me to raise into the run this year Jan was knocked
running efficiently in decades to come. Specified turn these roads into ‘expressways’ to payment processes as effective as money for this worthwhile charity” over by an enthusiastic photographer >> CONT. PAGE TWO
possible and would appreciate your co-
test routes include the Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey, boost freer-flowing traffic. and injured her knee badly, at which
operation in this. point her other leg was bruised and
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