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NBTV Convention Saturday 19th April 2008 Loughborough
Once again it's that time of year for the NBTV Convention. As in previous years the venue will be Loughborough Universities department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. This year we intend to make the event better than previous conventions.
Members exhibits as well as the Club Shop will be there as well as a chance for new members to meet veterans of the hobby. To help our younger and non-waged members visitors are encouraged to clear out their abandoned projects and equipment for our 'free to a good home' table. Any good quality components are always welcome for this stall.
The convention starts at 10:00 and we must vacate the building promptly by 17:00. If you are one of the new members who recently joined the club this may be the first chance to visit a 'Convention' as our annual meetings are traditionally called. If you want to acquire basic knowledge of NBTV techniques, this is more easily achieved in a few hours at the Convention than reading back issues of the Newsletter.
As usual, the Convention will start with a display of working apparatus, literature , antiquities, etc and will finish with a conference to record the Associations progress and make plans for the future. Please bring something to exhibit if you can, even if it has been shown before. There are always first-time visitors at every conference who will be suitably impressed.
For those wishing to have a hot meal at lunch time a brunch type meal will be available , this is as yet is to be confirmed.
Directions to the Convention venue
Loughborough is easily assessable from the M1 motorway, East midlands Airport
and has excellent road and rail links from most regions. We
recommend entering the university to the west of the campus as this is
easier. The venue is the 'cyber cafe' within the Department of Electronics and
Electrical Engineering. Signs will be placed at strategic points on the day to
guide visitors to the convention.
By car:
From Junction J23 of the M1 Motorway
Leave the motorway and head east on the A512 towards Loughborough. Drive on for about one mile through two sets of traffic lights until you reach a roundabout. Turn right at this roundabout.
Proceed for a further 200 metres,
at the next roundabout
turn left
and stop at the Security Gatehouse.
They will issue a permit for entry onto the campus and a barrier pass (retain this for when you leave). Drive onto the campus, pass under the building (please mind the humps, they are in the dark).
The Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is now at your right.
Then turn left opposing to the steps to the entrance of the building and drive down hill. At the bottom of the hill, turn left just before the barrier. Park and walk back to the Electronic and Electrical Engineering building.
Once in front of the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering the venue can be accessed by climbing few steps or there is a ramp provided.
At the top of the highest stairs visible enter the dark door at your right hand and walk through this corridor. Open the blue doors.....
You have arrived !
A sack truck will be provided to assist people bringing heavy items. Loughborough University has a series of free car parks near to the venue. Once you have unloaded please park your vehicle in one of these as a clamping policy exists within the university campus.
By coach:
Those coming by coach will find Loughborough is well served by the major bus
companies. There is a coach station in the middle of the town, and by catching a
bus to Shepshed, you will pass the University entrance 4 where the conference is
held. People taking coaches coming into Loughborough from junction 23 of the M1
can ask to be dropped off at the University gate four.
By train:
Loughborough is on the Midland Mainline Service, (www.midlandmainline.com) 90
minutes from London St.Pancras, and we are approximately 10 minutes from the
station by taxi.
There is a Kinch Bus (7) service (www.kinchbus.co.uk) that runs every 10 minutes from the station to the University. Time details can be obtained from their websites. Further details of transport and local amenities can be found by contacting Chris Lewis on 01509-829806.
By plane:
Those coming by plane will find Loughborough is nearest to Nottingham East Midlands
International Airport close to junction 23A of the M1 motorway. A fixed price
taxi approximately £10 will take you into Loughborough. The taxi office is
located just outside the main arrival hall at the airport, should no taxis be
there, there is an indoor reception area for you to wait. Do not be tempted to
use any other taxis or minicabs at the airport as they are touting for return
journeys and you may be overcharged. Birmingham international airport is some 45
minutes by taxi.
Useful web addresses
www.charnwoodonline.net: Information on the local area
www.lboro.ac.uk/about/map/: Map of the university campus
www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/el/location.html: Maps and Directions, virtual
tours of venue
www.kinchbus.co.uk/timetables/index.html: Time tables of busses train
station-university
Local Hotels
For those staying overnight Loughborough boasts a wide range of accommodation,
the nearest to the venue being Burleigh Court international conference centre,
about 100 metres away on the University campus. Cheap weekend rates may be
available but ensure you book early.
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Burleigh Court, International Conference Centre on the University campus Tel +44 (0)1509 211515 www.burleigh-court.co.uk |
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Forest Rise Hotel, small friendly hotel Tel +44 (0)1509 215928 |
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Quality Hotel, Tel +44 (0)1509 211800 www.hotels-loughborough.com |