Area Chairman for BAR’s Western Area, Adam Chudley, has presented a commemorative plaque to the family of the late Keith Bartlett in recognition of his 70 years of continuous service in the removals industry and his long-standing involvement with BAR and its forerunner The National Association of Warehousemen and Furniture Removers (NAWFR).  

Adam presented the plaque to Keith’s widow Irene and his son Alistair at the Area meeting on 5 September. Displayed on the plaque are two sides of a coin specially struck for BAR at the Royal Mint.  

Keith joined the family business - which was started by his father Ernest in the 1930s - back in 1947 when he was 17. He remained with the company all his working life and was still visiting customers' homes to give removal quotes until the end of 2016. He died on 14 April aged 87.  

Photo: Left to right: Adam Chudley, Irene Bartlett and son Alistair.