Borders Machinery Ring

Borders Machinery Ring Limited

Leader House
Mill Road
Earlston
TD4 6DG

BMR acts as an agent only and not as principal

T: 01896 758091
F: 01896 757036
E: bmr@ringleader.co.uk
Registered in Scotland
Reg No. SP02303R

Woodland Thinning & Clearance

Fencing

Ground Clearance

Testimonials

Emergency First Aid at Work +F

’The course wasreally good, and I enjoyed it.

The instructor was exceptionally good at motivating and

teaching.. She involved everybody and made sure by the end of the day you
had a good grasp of the key elements of emergency first aid. By working
through different scenarios with different people it was very engaging and put
you under pressure at times but in a good way.

As part of a
small team, the course is vitally important to our business, and useful too,
to have as an individual just in case life throws something at you where
the training would hopefully kick in.

The venue was first class

Practical mole trapping course

I ‘attended the course a couple of years ago - brilliant, am now keeping on top of the little charmers!’ BMR member
This is one of our most liveliest courses!!

‘Wish I’d done it sooner!

Excellent’

Peter Eccles, Saughland

Recently Jen from FAB took an Emergency First Aid at Work course.

‘Excellent course. Far more relevant to outdoor work & remote locations than previous courses I have done’ Patricia Glennie

John Elliot, Roxburgh Mains

‘When we moved from Rawburn, a high hill farm, to Roxburgh Mains, mainly an arable farm, in 1993, we had a dilemma of whether to tool up for cropping, employ contractors or use the Borders Machinery Ring, which hadn’t been long in existence.

Economics to the tune of £12,000 per annum dictated that I used ‘the ring’. It was one of the best decisions I ever made, particularly as our own inclination was to four legs over four wheels.

Apart from contracting, we now get fuel, electricity, fertiliser and casual labour through ‘the ring’.

It was a pleasure to attend the ceremony to open their new offices in Earlston. We wish them a long and successful future’

First published in John’s popular regular column in The Scottish Farmer’

Spray operator training -

‘The course was very well presented, very informative & practical’

MW-Tantallon Caravan Park

‘Very interesting day.All well explained!’

MB-Tillmouth Farming Ltd

‘Very good’

JM- Mayshiel

Mole trapping course

‘I found the course good and very practical. The trainer was helpful and very approachable. I’d recommend to anyone wanting to learn DIY trapping!’ Kirsty Bailey

‘The course was fantastic. A little bit in the classroom then outside where we were shown what to look for and all the tricks of setting the trap so it is not detected, and then given two or three traps to set ourselves. Very simple but very effective course.’ Rory Aglen

Brian Keen, Forestry & Conservation Services

I find it very beneficial to work with BMR. I work all over Britain and with one phone call to BMR my fuel, chemical or grass seed is delivered anywhere in the country at competitive prices the following day. This free up a lot of time trying to source local suppliers and lets me get on with the job in hand.

Jim Sutherland, Hillus, Oxton

I am a great believer in machinery rings in general and BMR in particular. Be a demander or a supplier ( I have always seen myself as a satisfied user) the concept introduces flexibility and significant cost saving opportunities to the farming business. For me, the best thing is the ability, when other plans have not worked out or the weather has changed, to lift the phone and ask for a man and/or machine to be with you at short notice. Almost always someone is available.

Andrew Myatt, Fencer, Duns

By sourcing my labour through BMR I save time on paperwork letting me get on with quoting for new jobs and completing the work we have on the books.

Adam Marshall, Slighhouses, Duns

I am constantly looking at lowering input costs of which drier gas is significant. Through BMR we changed our supplier and saved 10p/litre. The service was better than from our previous supplier and we saved over £800 in the first season.

BMR

PURPOSE

BMR is a Co-op owned by its members and run for their advantage - To improve member profitability by providing services which reduce costs, improve efficiency, asset utilisation and manage risk. Our main areas of business are Machinery Hire & Contracting, Labour Supply, Training, Farm Supplies, Utilities Procurement & Renewables

HISTORY

Borders Machinery Ring (BMR), the first Ring to be formed in the UK in February 1987 by 23 farmers and contractors. Currently, there are over 975 Full, Labour and Private members. Turnover is around £6 million. There are now 9 rings in Scotland and 8 in England and Wales.

CASE with big baler

NOTICE BOARD

Make BMR your first call for any farm or rural business service!

Spring Field Work - Tractor Drivers, Stone Pickers Available

HARVEST POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE - Combine Drivers, Tractor Operators - Scottish Borders and East Lothian - Click on our Situations page for further info

LATEST NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2018 - Download

BULK GRASS SILAGE FOR SALE - Central Borders & Peeblesshire - Contact BMR Office for further details

4x4 SILAGE BALES FOR SALE - Sheep & Cattle Quality - Various Locations

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BARLEY FOR SALE - (Rolled or Whole) Ex Duns Area or Haulage can be arranged 01896 758091

FERTILISER - Spring Requirements - Contact BMR for a competitive quote. Delayed payment terms available.

STRAW WANTED - If you have straw available please let us know. Very Good Prices on Offer 01896 758091

FORD VEHICLE DEAL- great deals available on all Ford vehicles including commercial vans.

TOYOTA FLEET DEAL - Discounts on Toyota Hilux, Landcruiser, Rav 4 and many other cars across the range.
Discounts also available on Mitsubishi, Nissan and other makes. Phone Sarah for further details.

LIVESTOCK POSITIONS - Please see 'Situations Vacant' for posts or call BMR to register your availability for stock work.

TELECOMS-Data Monitoring Guide -Avoid Billshock-exceeding your monthly data allowance will result in unwanted extra charges-learn how to monitor usage here

TRAINING DATES-Places currently available on our highly recommended Rodent Control on 2nd May & Emergency First Aid at Work +F course on Thursday 17th May (both classroom- based).

Please visit the training page for the full list of courses.

The BMR office is now within Leader House, Mill Road, Earlston, TD4 6DG.

Office Space available to Rent - Only 2 rooms Remaining

Meeting rooms for Hire

High Speed Broadband, Good Parking, Meeting Room Facilities

TRAINING

For our training schedule through Spring & Summer, please visit the training page.

Pesticides Refresher Courses Now Available from Lantra! You are now able to take Pesticides Refresher courses. Ideal for people employed in the agriculture or horticulture industries, responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. They cover health & safety and legislation enabling operatives to work safely and effectively out in the field. These courses are for existing holders of certificates of competence, provides evidence of operatives CPD, and attracts BASIS CPD points. Call for details.

Certificate of Competence in Transport of Animals for short journeys-Farmers are now having to provide their Award number to renew their Transporter Authorisation with Animal Health. If you need to take this award, please get in touch. Tests can be organised at the office in Earlston, or within the BMR area for 10+ candidates. Animal Transport tests planned in Lanark during early March. Call to book.

BMR App now available! Please download from Apple or Google Play. Follow the instructions to set up for quick links. Let us know what you think.

Labour Wanted - Casual & Skilled Tractor Operators. Full & Part-time positions available

!! HARVEST POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE !! Man & tractor, grain drier assistants, tractor drivers, combine & baler drivers.

If you are looking for work at present then please give us a call or upload you details and cv on our "Situations" page.

Telehandler & Excavator Hire - Exclusive rates for BMR Members with Nixon Hire

Nixon Hire is offering great hire deals exclusively through BMR on Telehandlers in sizes 5-17meters. Excavators also available 1.5t to 22t Call us for more info!

Tractor Hire

100hp - 300 hp Available
Short & Long Term Hire
Trailers also available to suit your requirements 10 - 18t (with Full Road Kit)

Competitive fertiliser prices now available on UK Nitrogen. Delayed Payment also available - Call Sarah with your requirements

Automated payments through the Ring

Improve your Cash Flow - BMR carries out a weekly invoice run on behalf of members. Invoices are collected by Direct Debit and paid into your account by credit transfer on 28 days providing funds have been received from the demander.

If you would like to discuss BMR helping out with your invoicing just give us a call at the office on 01896 758091

Keep calling with your requests, updated services and your availability for work

Always let us know any new contact details

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