A-Z of Harrogate Week 2012
A
Anniversary.
Harrogate Week 2012 marks the start of BIGGA’s 25th anniversary celebrations. A quarter of a century during which time the status of the country’s greenkeepers has risen at the same rate as the quality of course maintenance.
B
BTME.
The exhibition is one of the principle attractions of Harrogate Week and provides a temporary “Shopping Mall” tailored to the needs of all visitors.
C
Continue to Learn.
The world class education programme at Harrogate Week attracts people from all over the world to listen to speakers and tutors who are leaders in their fields.
D
Directions.
There are many ways to get to Harrogate and we can help you find the best way to get there.
E
Exhibition Centre.
Harrogate’s International Exhibition Centre has been home to Harrogate Week since it was launched and each of the Halls has its own character. Hall A and the traditional entrance; Hall B with the Café at the end; Hall C with its access to both the Queens Suite and and Hall M itself – the modern entrance to the Show and the newest of the Halls.
F
Free Entry.
There is no entrance charge to get into BTME while the Seminars are also free to attend.
G
Greenkeeping.
Slice open the vast proportion of the visitors and you’ll find the word “Greenkeeping” etched through their core.
Greenkeeping is the only way of life most visitors know and to them it is far more than a job or career – it is a vocation.
H
Harrogate.
The town most synonymous with the greenkeeping world. It is the industry’s equivalent of Fleet Street, Billingsgate or Harley Street. You know what you are going to see or get when you arrive.
I
International.
Harrogate Week attracts delegates and speakers from all over the world and the range of countries represented makes for a truly cosmopolitan week.
J
Job Shop.
If you are looking to enhance your career prospects you could do much worse than take a look at the Job Shop.
K
Knowledge.
So much can be acquired during a week at Harrogate whether it be in the formal setting of a Workshop or Seminar, on the floor of the Halls or at a bar or restaurant in the evening.
L
Learning.
There is nothing more important than to keep on learning and there is nowhere better to make it happen than Harrogate.
M
Memorable!
No-one leaves Harrogate without a host of memories many of which will last a lifetime.
N
Networking.
One of the main benefits of attending Harrogate is the networking potential. Not only do you get a chance to mingle and meet people from all over the industry they get a chance to get to know you. Remember it’s not always what you know – it’s often who you know!
O
Old Swan.
The official Hotel for the week where the greenkeeping chat will go on long into the night.
P
Personal Development Zone.
Come and meet people who can offer advice on your career., assistance with CV writing, interview techniques; working abroad and general greenkeeping issues.
Q
Queuing.
Avoid the queues by pre-registering. It makes attending the Show so much more enjoyable
R
Register Now.
If you register now on-line you can avoid the queues (see above)
S
Showfloor Theatre.
New for 2012 is the venue for all the presentations and awards that will be made during the three days. Go along and check it out.
T
Travel.
Make sure you take advantage of the Park and Ride Service. It is simple and effective and saves parking charges!
U
Unity.
There can be no more united profession that that of greenkeeping. Everyone pulls for each other and if anyone has a problem there is always someone to share it with and nowhere is this more in evidence that Harrogate.
V
Volunteers.
The success of BIGGA is down to the time and devotion of many, many members who give up time to support BIGGA and Harrogate Week.
W
Workshop
Programme.
There are many to choose from and each one give you the chance of experiencing hands-on education from a top tutor.
But make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
X
Bear with us on this…
Harrogate gives you Xactly what you want at a time of the year when you are in need of a boost!
Y
Yorkshire.
The added benefit of attending Harrogate Week is the chance to experience the delights of England’s largest county. It may often be cold – particularly in January, but the warmth of the people more than makes up for it.
Z
Zzzzs
Sleep is often in short supply and catching up on your return home is very important!