Householder Symposium XV, 2002

General Information

* Registration. Once you have received confirmation that your abstract has been accepted, please download and complete the registration form. The completed form should be emailed to householder@maths.strath.ac.uk before 17th March 2002. There is no registration fee for the meeting.

* Accommodation. The accommodation package covers the cost of five nights' accommodation and all meals (including the conference banquet) from dinner on Sunday, June 16th to lunch on Friday, June 21st, inclusive. The cost of this package (in pounds sterling) is

These figures represent a reduction of the hotel's actual rates by £200 per person: we are able to offer this deal thanks to sponsorship from EPSRC. Note that this subsidy applies only to delegates booking the complete conference package (5 nights). Instructions for booking are detailed on the registration form: please follow them carefully, and indicate clearly what category of room you require. All bookings must be made by 17 March 2002 by emailing Shirley White at reserve@peebleshotelhydro.co.uk. You may be asked to provide credit card details for deposit purposes.

* Additional nights. Dinner, bed and breakfast for additional nights before and after the meeting can be booked at the Hydro for £62.00 per person per night. Some information about alternative accommodation in Edinburgh and the surrounding area is available here.

* Travel. Details of how to get to Peebles can be found here.

* Accompanying persons. The rate for accompanying non-delegates is £62.00 per person per day (for dinner, bed and breakfast), with the accompanied delegate paying for the single room conference package. The rates for children (per day) are

These rates entitle the children to high tea (i.e. early dinner), bed and breakfast. The hotel has a small number of family rooms, which consist of a room for the adults with a small room off the main room with bunk beds for the children. The prices quoted include the cost of the conference banquet.

* Computer access. There will be no centrally provided computer access. If you want to access your email, please bring your own laptop. Internet access from the hotel is via ISDN 30 telephone lines: please ensure that your power cables, connectors etc are compatible with this and other UK settings. In particular, note that UK power plugs are different from those used in continental Europe.

* Arrival/departure. Check-in time is 2.30 pm, check-out time is 11 am. The conference is scheduled to end at 3.05pm on Friday 21st June.

* Car parking. The hotel has ample car parking space in the grounds.

* Methods of payment. The hotel will accept Access (Mastercard), Barclay (Visa), American Express, Diners Club, Delta and Switch cards. Traveller's cheques can be cashed at the reception office.

* Weather. Who knows? This is Scotland after all. We suggest you check out the forecast before departure (and bring an umbrella).

* Excursion. There will be no talks on Wednesday afternoon. We plan to organise a selection of local walks, and delegates will be free to take advantage of many local attractions and leisure facilities. In particular, Peebles will be hosting the Beltane Festival which is an annual celebration of an ancient Celtic Fair, so there should be plenty going on.

* Entertainment. Organised social events will include a reception sponsored by Scottish Borders Council and a whisky tasting session. The Householder Prize will be awarded at the conference banquet.

* Dress code. The following is an extract from the Peebles Hotel Hydro dress code, which we ask all delegates to respect:

"The Hydro suggests that gentlemen wear a jacket and tie or, when this is not possible, a jacket and shirt (without tie) or a tie with a long or short sleeved shirt (without jacket) after 6.30 pm in the bar, at dinner in the dining room and during dances. Denim trousers or jackets are not acceptable."