Millgate Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I'll be there on Thursday. My first time. We're thinking about doing a stand next year so i want to see what it's like. From what i've been told so far, it sounds fantastic! I'll have a wonder over to the Edugeek stand and i'll stock up with M&S goodies for you all Cake, sweets etc etc It'll be good to meet some of you at last!
tom_newton Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 @Millgate - if you want some expo-advice, this will be my 8th BETT - from when it was just me, George (our MD) and Tim (Head of tech support) on a shell scheme to the current behemoth of an organisation our BETT stand seems to be!
Scifigirl Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 planning to head for those stands im being asked to look at first, then mooch-- though it sounds like 1st priority is a coffee and a highlighter job on the map. though wandering aimlessly does sound fun
FragglePete Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Not decided yet, either Thurs or Fri. Always a tiring day. Pete
Millgate Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 @Millgate - if you want some expo-advice, this will be my 8th BETT - from when it was just me, George (our MD) and Tim (Head of tech support) on a shell scheme to the current behemoth of an organisation our BETT stand seems to be! Thanks Tom! Well if anyone wants to meet, i'll be the really tall one near the Edugeek stand
GrumbleDook Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 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! 1
john Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 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 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 @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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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!
featured_spectre Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Pretty much accurate. Best bet would be overground services if possible. Been a while since I used London rail services in that area.
Boredguy Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks guys! Completely agree about it being busy and limited in the past. Recon I will walk it this year!
plexer Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I often walk too. It only takes about 20 minutes from Earl's Court
vikpaw Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 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 2
vikpaw Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 So if you get there at quarter past or quarter to : WALK :0) and you might bump into @elsiegee40
sted Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 So if you get there at quarter past or quarter to : WALK :0) and you might bump into @elsiegee40 only if you are clumbsy or not watching where you are going
rad Posted January 10, 2012 Author Posted January 10, 2012 And if you want to get to Bett for 10.00, you have to walk too!
john Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 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. High Street Kensington is also walkable its a little bit further than West Kensington but again its just straight down the road to Olympia.
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