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Third charity golf event raises funds for Transaid
Goodbye Mike After almost 11 years’
service to BIFA, Mike Jones retired from the association at the end
Following the success of the fi rst two golf days, BIFA returned to the prestigious Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa near Liverpool on a fabulous day for some friendly competition, networking and fundraising. Forty players raised an impressive £1,847 for BIFA’s official charity partner, Transaid, a cause close to the hearts of many in the industry. The funds will go directly to supporting Transaid’s work in sub-Saharan Africa. The main competition was a four-ball team event, and the overall winners were from Genco Logistics. Runners-up were Irish Freight Solutions, with the team from Ligentia in third place. Alongside the team event and the usual nearest the pins, there was an individual singles competition for those with official handicaps, which was won by Mel Pipe from Elite Universal with an impressive 38 points playing off a handicap of 3.1 which, if you don’t know golf rules, is very good. Carl Hobbis, BIFA member services director, who organised the event said: “We really appreciate everyone’s time and generosity. These events are clearly proving popular and it’s nice to see Members together enjoying themselves in a more
of September. For the past two years Mike has been managing the Sustainable Logistics Policy Group and reporting on issues such as decarbonisation, alternative fuels and management of environmental policies. Having begun his career in freight forwarding in 1977 with Pandair Freight Ltd, Mike held a variety of positions encompassing many areas of sales, admin and operation. He later held roles London Underground where he was responsible for the logistics in relation to track and signals for the network, with particular emphasis on maintaining service through the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Mike joined BIFA in with Hitachi as logistics manager and with TfL December 2014 as policy advisor for air, aviation security and dangerous goods before switching his focus to sustainable logistics and the environment. The BIFA secretariat thanks Mike for his service and wishes him all the best in his retirement.
Above: The winning team of Ben Corcoran, Tom Carruthers, Lee Gerrard and Mike Gleig, with Carl Hobbis, BIFA (centre). Below: Mel Pipe, best individual player.
informal environment. We would like to organise or support more events around the country in the future.” Maddy Matheson, head of fundraising, Transaid, who joined the event, commented: “We are so grateful to BIFA and all who took part for their continued commitment to Transaid’s mission. Every swing really does make a difference!” If you want to register your interest for our 2026 charity golf events, email Carl Hobbis at c.hobbis@bifa.org
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