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events and traffic biackspots to theft and fuel prices. If you have information for inclusion send it to Cantnervial Mater, Room 11203, Quadrant Nouse, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey 31125118, or faxes on 01818528971.
EVENTS 29-30 May
Toptruck, Truck Show and Concours d'Elegance, Hickstead Showground, Sussex. Open from 11:00hrs both days, entry costs .210 per car, various entertainments, including a funfair, More than 50 HGVs have booked: entries are still welcome in all classes, including vintage.
Contact: Paul Lucas of Toptruck on 01732 700181or 0410 489221.
29-30 May
Annual AFC Society road run and rally, Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warks. Contact: 01926 641188.
4-6 June
Truck Festival, Aveiro, near Oporto, Portugal. Contact OD 351 2 9967382.
5 June
Regional heat for Truck and Van Driver of the Year competition, Dupont (UK), Londonderry. Contact David Holmes on 01504 379778.
5-6 June
B-TAC/IRTE technical trials, MIRA.
Contact 01908 687022,
5-6 June
Shropshire and Mid Wales Truck Festival, Oswestry Showground, Oswestry, Shropshire, Cost: 820.
Contact: 01938 563587.
6 June
Regional heat for Truck and Van Driver of the Year competitor, BP Truckstop, Rugby.
Contact Steve law on 0121 770 7173.
8-11 June
The Institute of Waste Management's annual conference and exhibition, Paignton, Torbay.
Contact: 01604 620426.
9-11 June
The International Trucking Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact: 00 1650 349 4876.
10-11 June
European Society of Transport Institutes conference, Meeting the Skills Shortage in Transport Strategies and Policies for the Labour Market, Jurys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Contact: 00 32 2 230 0514.
13 June
The North-East Commercial Vehicle Road Run, Stonehaven Swimming Pool, near Aberdeen. Contact: 01467 643103.
13 June
Classic Commercial Motor Show, BP Truckstop, Watling Street, Rugby.
Contact: 01327 879693.
14-16 June
Conference, European Transport and Roads—Meeting the Challenge of the 21st Century, Lahti, Finland. Contact: 00 36 8 95 3111 81.
14-17 June
intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Europe' 99, congress and exhibition, RAJ Congress and Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam.
Contact: 00 32 2 4000 700.
15-17 June
The Institute of Logistics and Transport annual conference, exhibition and training and development forum, Metropole Hotel, NEC, Birmingham.
Contact: 01536 740100.
16-17 June
International Liquefied Petroleum Gas safety conference, The Latest Practice in Safe LPG Operations, Jarvis International Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands. Contact: 01425 461612.
19-20 June
Gardner Engine rally, National Waterways Museum, Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester.
Contact: 01664 464863.
20 June
Regional heat for the Truck and Van Driver of the Year Competition, Albert Dock Complex, Liverpool.
Contact: Ron Boyce on 01928 733631.
20 June
Swansea Festival of Transport, Singleton Hospital Car Park, Sketty Lane, Swansea. More than 300 exhibits are expected, from early cycles to new 38-tonners. New and old trucks are also wanted for display. Note correct date; previously published in error as 30 June.
Contact: Ashley Levering, 5 Clos Clynan, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DL (inc SAE).
21-22 June
Integrated Transport Conference at University of Plymouth.
Contact: 01752 204182.
TRAINING Truck trainees
Modern apprenticeships for heavy vehicle technicians are being offered by MITEC of Telford in Shropshire, Hereford, Worcester and Birmingham. MITEC is also offering a range of adult courses for the industry, Employers who want to recruit apprentices this year should get in touch with MITEC. Contact: 01952 240055.
AWARDS Kodak gold
Elena Pavlova of Kodak has won the TransRussia logistics manager of the year award. It was presented to her by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.
Contact 0171 286 9720.
Seania rewarded
Scania (GB) has been given a national training award by the Department for Education and Employment. Its training scheme in Coalville, Leics is operated in collaboration with Stephenson College.
Contact 01908 329383.
PEOPLE LDV
LDV has appointed David Bennett as its new area business manager for the West of Scotland and Ireland.
Mercedes-Benz
Richard Whitton has been appointed managing director of Mercedes-Benz Finance.
ROADWORKS East Anglia
Suffolk, 414 between Stowmarket (41308) and Needham Market (4140): Roadworks, until 28 May.
London
412, Green Man Roundabout, Leytonstone: Major roadworks on new M11/Al2 link road with restrictions, until 31 December.
The Midlands
Nottinghamshire, Al between Tuxford (46075) and Markham Moor roundabout (457): Contraflow, 50mph limit, until16 June.
The North-West
Cumbria 474 between M6 interchange (Carlisle) and Gretna (A7411): One lane each way at Todhills, until 2 July.
Northern Ireland
Antrim, Al King,sway, Dunmurray: Various lane restrictions, until 1 August.
The South-East
Essex, 1125/J26 Waltham Abbey: One lane closed on westbound exit sliproad with restrictions on roundabout, until 30 June.
The South-West
Bristol, M5/J18 (Avonmouth) and J19 (Gordan Services): Contraflow and speed limit, until 23 June 2001.
Wales
Corm AS Iletws-y-coed (85106): Lane closed approach to Pont Padog, until 18 July.