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Incy Wincy Spider

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

Tuesday 18th July 2017 started out just like any other normal working day in the warehouse of our central office in Merstham until Andre spotted an 18cm (size of a guinea pig) huntsman spider in a shipping container of family belongings from Australia. Paul was seen running out of the container at a speed even Usain Bolt would have been impressed with, none of the warehouse guys would go near the spider so it was up to Steve Irwin’s very own ... Read more

Introducing the new owners of Britannia Quickmove

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

In May this year Pete Monk owner of Britannia Quickmove decided to retire after 47 years in the removals and storage industry, 25 years of which were with Britannia. With a previous life in the RAF Pete established the business in a part time capacity until launching full time into Quickmove Wiltshire and then successfully joining the Britannia Group. Taking over from Pete Monk are new owners – Daren Spencer, Ian Powell, Richard Hofen and Nick Clarke who also own Elm Holdings. “The ... Read more

Britannia Turnbulls celebrates 150th anniversary

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Britannia Turnbulls are celebrating a rather impressive 150th birthday this year and are due to welcome in a brand-new vehicle this September with a special addition to the livery to mark the anniversary and possibly a reference to the old green Turnbull’s vans (all yet to be confirmed). Callum Booth (Digital Marketing Manager for Britannia Turnbulls) has told HB news that they are planning a “fuddles” (It’s a Yorkshire thing!) whereby each member of staff brings in food and drink to ... Read more

Happy 30th Birthday Britannia Bennetts

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Judith and Alan Bennett’s company is celebrating turning 30 this year and Judith has taken the time to tell us all about the company’s humble beginnings and their transformation in to the impressive removal company that Britannia Bennetts are today: C Bennett started trading on Friday 27th March 1987 – it was going to be Monday 30th but a good moving job rang to book so in true remover style AC wanted to please his first client! Our original van colour was burgundy ... Read more

Possible suspension of shipments to Qatar

Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

Dear Customers, due to the current political situation in Qatar there is a distinct possibility that services to Hamad Port will be suspended. So far only NYK Line (NipponYusen Kaisha) shippers have confirmed that they have stopped calling at Hamad Port. For customers already booked to ship their belongings to Qatar with us we will keep you informed of any issues, and for those looking to move to Qatar at present Britannia will endeavour to continue providing a service to Qatar. As ... Read more