The Teddy Bear Artist Event of 2008, UK

I will be adding lots of information here about arrangments for the day.  Please check back regularly.

Parking
I will be adding a map soon to show all of your parking options!

Venue
More details coming soon.

Outside the Civic Hall


Inside the Civic Hall (set-up for a different event!)



The Civic Hall foyer.

Stalls
As some of the stalls are unusual sizes, I have taken photographs of them all.  My Mum is standing next to them to show size and scale.

6ft Table




Circular Table
 


Single Pod
 

Double Pod
 

For exact measurements please consult your booking pack.


Unloading
I will add details about unloading here soon.

Stall Layout
I have added stall numbers to the List of Exhibitors page, and a Floorplan on a separate page.

Electricity
Electricity will only be available to exhibitors who requested it on their booking form.
Each exhibitor is limited to 120 watts (the equivalent of two 60 watt bulbs).
The event is being professionally lit using theatre lighting, to ensure good lighting all around the hall.
All electrical equipment must be P.A.T. tested.  If your equipment has not been tested, it will be P.A.T. tested on the day.  Please be aware that any equipment deemed unsafe by the venue manager or Health & Safety officer will not be able to be used on the day.

Itinery
8:30am - Exhibitors have access to the hall to set-up their stall.
9:30am - Refreshments open.
9:30am to 11:00am - Entries to the Exhibitors' Challenge are
accepted on the stage.
                                - Raffle donations are accepted in the foyer.
                                - Exhibitors can order their lunch.
11:00am - The event opens to the public.
12:00noon to 1:00pm - Lunches are delivered to exhibitors who
ordered them.
3:00pm to 3:30pm - Exhibitors' Challenge winners announced
                               - Free Prize Draw winner announced
                               - Raffle winners announced.
4:00pm - The event closes to the public.

Exhibitors' Challenge
Please fill in this form to let me know which categories you will be entering.  I also need to know approximate sizes of your entry, so that I know how many tables I will need to be able to display them all.  Thank you.
Please remember that it costs 5.00GBP per category entered.  This money will need to be paid on the day, when you bring your challenge entry to be displayed.  Entries will be displayed on the stage area.  Please bring your entry to the stage area from 9:30am onwards.
Number of entires (so far) in each category:
Winter: 8
Autumn: 7
Spring: 2
Summer: 13
(I'll update this every few days)

Raffle
If you have offered a bear for the raffle, please bring it along on the morning of the event.  Please fill in this form to let me know the details about your donated bear.

Badges
Badges will be provided on arrival at the event, which must be worn at all times.  Stallholders will be given two badges.  Please let me know if you need any more than two.  Thank you.

Refreshments
I have a team of people from my family who will be coming to the event to provide refreshments. 
 - Drinks will be free to all exhibitors at any time of the day.  There will be a range of hot and cold drinks on offer.  You simply need to show your exhibitor badge to receive your drinks free-of-charge.  However, all food must be paid for.
 - Refreshments will open from 9:30am for drinks and snacks.  They will be serving toast, toasted teacakes and toasted muffins for anyone who would like a snack before opening.
 - From 9:30am to 11:00am you can go and order your lunch.  There will be a lovely range of rolls and sandwiches on offer, ranging in price from 1.50GBP to 2.50GBP.  Sandwiches and rolls will be fresh and made-to-order.  If you order and pay for your lunch between 9:30am and 11:00am, it will be delivered to your stall between 12:00noon and 1:00pm. 
 - There will also be a range of homemade cakes on offer, ranging in price from 60p to 2.00GBP.

Accommodation
The nearest hotel to the Civic Hall is a lovely traditional English Hotel, called 'The White Swan'.  It is only a minute walk away from the Civic Hall.
The contact details are:
The White Swan Hotel
Rother Street
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6NH
Tel: +44 (0) 1789 297022
Fax: +44 (0) 1789 268773
Email: thewhiteswan.stratford@pebblehotels.com
Website: www.pebblehotels.com