IHO/TSMAD S-101 Stakeholders Workshop

9th – 11th March 2010

Title: Accommodation and meeting information, IHO S-101 Stakeholders Forum – Taunton, UK 9th-11th March 2010.

Status: Meeting information and registration.

Required action: For information – Please register to confirm attendance and accommodation.

Meeting co-ordinator

Barrie Greenslade

Technical Advisor (Hydrographic Standards)

United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

Ph +44 01823 337900 Ext 3424

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IHO/TSMAD S-101 Stakeholders Workshop – Taunton, UK 9th-11th March

2010.

TRAVEL AND MEETING INFORMATION

MEETING VENUE

The meeting will be held at:

United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

Admiralty way

Taunton

MEETING SESSIONS

Each day will commence at 0830. Morning tea will commence at 1000 until 1020, lunch will

be between 1230 and 1330, and afternoon tea will commence at 1500 until 1520. Each day

should conclude by 1700.

Please meet promptly at the main gate at 0800 each day in order to allow for clearing security.

FORMS

Please could all attendees complete the form at Annexe B and return to Barrie Greenslade as soon as possible. Please complete the form even if you have a valid security clearance for the UKHO site.

LUNCH

UKHO Canteen offers hot and cold meals and a selection of sandwiches and beverages.

ACCOMMODATION

A block booking of 12 rooms has been arranged at the Castle Hotel, at the group rate of per room per night £78.50 (single room - single occupancy) or £99 per room per night (double room – single occupancy). These rates include buffet breakfast but exclude VAT. Delegates are therefore advised to confirm their booking before 18 February 2010 by confirming directly with the Castle Hotel (contact details in annexe A). Rooms cannot be guaranteed after this date and rates will only be available at the going commercial rate at the time of booking after this date. See annexe A for alternative hotels if required. If there are any questions or problems please contact Barrie.

EVENING EVENT

There will be a dinner at delegate’s expense on the evening of Tuesday 9th further details will be provided.

Taxi Companies

Please be aware that taxis can be very busy during the morning rush hour therefore pre booking is advised.

A1 Taxis 01823323323

Taunton Taxi 01823338333

Ace Taxis 01823330330

Annexe A - Hotels

The Castle Hotel

Castle Green

Taunton

TA1 1NF

TEL 01823 272671

FAX 01823 336066

Website: www.the-castle-hotel.com

Corporate Rate is £78.50 (single room), £99.00 (double/twin room for sole

occupancy) £160.00 (double/twin, based on two people sharing).

All rates include breakfast but exclude VAT.

• A lovely hotel with individual style rooms.

• Ideal for VIP visitors.

• All rooms en-suite, with TV, telephone and tea-making facilities

• Excellent restaurant

• Centre of town

Valid until 31 December 2010

Corner House Hotel

Park Street

Taunton

TA1 4DQ

TEL 01823 284683

www.corner-house.co.uk

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Corporate rate is Standard Double room £65.00 Superior Double room £75.00

These include VAT. • Contemporary feel to hotel with nice décor and some original features.

• Superior rooms have a 6ft bed

• Front of hotel can hear traffic so request rooms at the back of the hotel

when booking

• Can also specify that you would like a large room on booking

• All rooms en-suite

• 4DQ restaurant and bistro

Valid until end January 2010

Salisbury House Hotel

14 Billetfield

Taunton

TA1 3NN

TEL 01823 272083

FAX 01823 365978

Double room/sole occupancy around £85.00 (inc VAT)

Includes

Full English breakfast. Valid until 31st December 2010

• On first impressions entrance lobby and dining looks like a basic B&B

• Bedrooms very high standard with antique furniture and lovely en-suites

• Internet access available

• Individual service as family-run

• Easy access to town

• Good breakfast with local produce

Premier Travel Inn (White Lodge)

41 Bridgwater Road

Taunton

TA1 2DU

TEL 01823 321112

FAX 01823 322054

Reservations: 0870 242 8000

ROOM PRICE £66.00, Mon – Thurs, (not including Breakfast). Fri-Sun £56.00

Breakfast is at an extra charge - Continental £5.25 and Full English £7.75

Credit card number required to guarantee booking then pay on arrival.

• All rooms en-suite with TV, trouser press, hospitality tray and telephone.

Premier Travel Inn (The O’ Bridge)

Obridge Viaduct

Taunton

TA2

FAX: 01823 422350

Reservations: 0870 197 7293

ROOM PRICE Mon-Thurs £65.00, Fri-Sun £55.00 (not including Breakfast)

Breakfast is at an extra charge - Continental £5.25 and Full English £7.75

Credit card number required to guarantee booking then pay on arrival.

• All rooms en-suite with TV, trouser press, hospitality tray and telephone.

Annexe B – Visitor details form

Visitor’s Details:
Full Name of Visitor:
Date of Birth: / Nationality:
Passport Number and Place of Issue:
Representing: