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General Information


Keele University

Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th June

Keele UniversityArrival

For delegates arriving at Keele on Monday 23rd June, registration will take place in the Chancellor's Building. Delegates arriving after 8pm will need to register at the 24-hour reception located in the Darwin Building. Bedrooms can be accessed from 2.30pm onwards. The ‘Around the World Buffet’ and cocktails will commence at 6.30pm in Keele Hall.

If you are arriving after 9pm, please contact Alison Paris in advance of the Conference on 01234 838080 ext 2514, so that she can make alternative arrangements for you regarding
dinner.

For delegates arriving at Keele on Tuesday 24th June, registration will take place in the Chancellor's Building from 8.30am. The Conference starts promptly at 9.45am.
Bedrooms can be accessed from 1pm. A luggage storage facility will be provided in the Chancellor's Building for all attendees. Please bring luggage to the Capita Reception Desk.

Car Parking

Your parking permit will be emailed out with your attendance confirmation and a hard copy will be available at Registration. Please display this in your vehicle for the duration of your stay, as parking at Keele is carefully monitored and controlled. Vehicles not displaying a permit will receive a parking fine. For 2008, Keele have started a new policy whereby any car without a valid permit on their dashboard will receive an automatic parking ticket.

Please ensure that your registration number is clearly written in the space provided and display the permit clearly. Delegates may park on any of the Conference Park’s car parks. Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation.

Please note that Keele Conferences cannot accept responsibility for any damage to or loss of personal belongings left in vehicles parked on the Campus, therefore please do not leave personal effects in your vehicle.

Shuttle Bus Service

Monday 23rd June

18.00 - 19.00
3 minibuses - shuttle between and Lindsay Court, and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre

21.30 - 12.30am
2 minibuses - shuttle between Keele Hall and Lindsay Court, and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre                       
                       
Tuesday 24th June

7.15 - 9.45
4 minibuses - shuttle between Lindsay Court and Holly Cross, Keele Management Centre, Keele Hall and Chancellor's.           

17.30 - 18.30
4 minibuses - shuttle between Chancellor's to Lindsay Court and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre                                               

18.30 - 20.00
4 minibuses - shuttle between Lindsay Court and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre to Keele Hall                                   

22.00 - 02.30
2 minibuses from Keele Hall to Lindsay Court and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre                                                                                                                                                           
Wednesday 25th June

7.15 - 9.00
4 minibuses - to shuttle between Lindsay Court and Holly Cross and Keele Management Centre and Chancellor's.                       

Dress Code

 
Monday Evening - casual
Tuesday and Wednesday Daytime - business casual
Tuesday Evening – smart casual
 

Lost and Found

Please report any lost or found property to the 24 hour reception in the Darwin Building or Chancellor's Building reception.

Useful Numbers

Capita Events Team Mobile: 07717 511 551
Keele Reception: 01782 584014 (9am–5pm Monday to Friday)
Keele Out of Hours: 01782 583004 (after 5pm and at weekends)

Fire Alarm

Should you have cause to suspect a fire in any part of the building, please activate the nearest Fire Alarm and inform Keele’s 24 hour security team on 888 from an internal phone or inform a member of Keele staff. Please refer to information in your bedrooms or meetings rooms for
information on assembly points.

Doctor

Should you need a doctor, please notify a member of staff ASAP. Keele have their own Health Centre on site.

Further Information

Delegates will find full details of Keele Conference facilities in the guest directory, a copy of which will be in each delegate’s room. Alternatively, a map showing the campus and location is also available at www.keele-conference.com.

Bedrooms

Rooms must be vacated by 9.30am on the day of departure. There is no formal checking out procedure. Please drop your key at the designated point in your hall or at Chancellor’s/24 hour (Darwin) reception. 

Taxis on Departure

Taxis may be called from payphones on the campus, from 24 Hour Reception in the Darwin Building or the freephone on Chancellors Reception.