1 Week to go...till Bett 2012

[MYK-IT]

I'll be there on Friday. 5th time.

[GrumbleDook]

Thanks Tom! Well if anyone wants to meet, i'll be the really tall one near the Edugeek stand

I'd also recommend you have a listen to the last BETTRadio podcast too as it has a good guide on there about exhibitors can look good and be nice ... ranging from not reading the paper on the stand / eating a pasty through to using Party Feet / OrthaHeel to save your feet if there for all 4 days!

[john]

Buy good footwear is a must and ensure its worn in, since I switched from Shoes to Boots my feet don't feel as tired and certainly find it more comfortable to be wandering the halls in them than shoes and ensure they are well worn in

[GrumbleDook]

For people wanting more advice and hints for visitors, Ian Addison has updated his advice from last year and posted it on his blog. Ian Addison's Blog » Blog Archive » Bett for Beginners #bett2012 #bett_show and Dave Coleman's collation of advice from last year also covers more of the same Tips for The BETT Show 2011 - SharePointEduTech » SharePointEduTech

If you don't have access to business cards you can always just prepare some printed labels instead.

[CAM]

@CAM - pre-register, if nothing else it will make your life much easier. You can *probably* just walk in but you'd need to give the same details anyway, they always want you to have a badge.

@meadowgirl - there's usually a good supply of paper maps, and the stands are in some semblance of order. At the very least arm yourself with a list of those you "must see" and go for aimless rambling after that

Is there a way to register as a private individual without giving them my work details? Last time I got in trouble after some suppliers started spamming a colleague's E-Mail address and phone with my name!

[sted]

Is there a way to register as a private individual without giving them my work details? Last time I got in trouble after some suppliers started spamming a colleague's E-Mail address and phone with my name!

just make up some details and create a hotmail/gmail account for random garbage/one use?

[Sephiroth]

Buy good footwear is a must and ensure its worn in, since I switched from Shoes to Boots my feet don't feel as tired and certainly find it more comfortable to be wandering the halls in them than shoes and ensure they are well worn in

I plan on turning up in my New Rocks (the one's that I've well and truly worn in for several years)

[BennyG]

Hi folks!

First post! Been an member for nearly a year but never got round to posting!
Sorry if its off topic but does anyone know if the underground is still running between Earls Court and Kensington Olympia? I heard somewhere that it was a very reduced or non existent service now?

Cheers!

[nephilim]

Pretty much accurate. Best bet would be overground services if possible. Been a while since I used London rail services in that area.

[Boredguy]

Hi folks!

First post! Been an member for nearly a year but never got round to posting!
Sorry if its off topic but does anyone know if the underground is still running between Earls Court and Kensington Olympia? I heard somewhere that it was a very reduced or non existent service now?

Cheers!

Must admit, we normally just walk along the road from Hammersmith station to Olympia since the tube is very limited and can be quite busy. Hopefully it will be a nice dry day this year.

[BennyG]

Thanks guys!

Completely agree about it being busy and limited in the past. Recon I will walk it this year!

[plexer]

London Underground announces plan for new District line timetable | Transport for London

It has been cut for weekdays but still running for major events.

Ben

[elsiegee40]

I often walk too. It only takes about 20 minutes from Earl's Court

[vikpaw]

I often walk too. It only takes about 20 minutes from Earl's Court

Hi folks!

First post! Been an member for nearly a year but never got round to posting!
Sorry if its off topic but does anyone know if the underground is still running between Earls Court and Kensington Olympia? I heard somewhere that it was a very reduced or non existent service now?

Cheers!

the best and easiest walk is from West Kensington station, as it's straight up the road and directly opposite olympia. You can get to it on district from earls court, if you choose right, without changing i think.

Extra benefit is that it's an absolute nightmare at olympia station, so walking in is far easier.

[elsiegee40]

This is the TfL District Line timetable as published on the BETT website @BennyG

District Line Special Event Service Timetable

Trains from Earl's Court to Kensington (Olympia), will depart at the following times:
First trains: 1015,1044
Then at: 14 and 44 minutes past each hour until
Last trains: 1614,1636,1709,1737,1812,1838,1915,1945, 2005, 2025, 2044, 2044, 2114, 2144, 2214, 2244

Trains from Kensington (Olympia) to Earl's Court will depart at the following times:
First trains: 1028, 1058
Then at: 28 and 58 minutes past each hour until
Last trains: 1558, 1633, 1649, 1723, 1750, 1823, 1855, 1923, 1958, 2018, 2038, 2058, 2128, 2158, 2228, 2300