Access Times 

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Build-up:               Tuesday 24th November                  0800 - 1800          Space Only Exhibitors & Contractors

                                 Wednesday 25th November           0800 - 2000          Space Only Exhibitors & Contractors

                                                                                              1000 - 2000           Shell Scheme Exhibitors 

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No vehicles are permitted into the halls to unload during build-up. All exhibitors should bring appropriate moving equipment or book a forklift for transfer of materials through CEVA.

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Show Open:         Thursday 26th November                0930 - 1730

                                Friday 27th November                     0930 - 1730

                                Saturday 28th November                0930 - 1730

                                Sunday 29th November                   0930 - 1700

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Exhibitors will have access to the halls for two hours before and one hour after the show.

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Breakdown:         Sunday 29h November                   1730 - 2000          Shell Scheme Exhibitors

                                Monday 30th November                 0800 - 1200         Space Only Exhibitors & Contractors

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Please make sure you have familiarised yourself with the NEC’s new parking procedures. Remember to make your Voyage Control booking and please be aware that a deposit system will be in place on Wednesday 25th November.

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All exhibitors and contractors will be required to wear appropriate, closed toe shoes and hi-vis vests during build up and breakdown.

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Exhibitors, please note that the entire contents of your stand must be cleared by 2000 hrs on Sunday 29th November.  If you leave anything on your stand after this time it will be disposed of. The organisers are not responsible for any exhibits left in or outside the exhibition hall. If this causes a problem concerning the security of your stock, please contact the Organisers Office as soon as possible.

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Children under 16 are not permitted in the halls during build up or breakdown for health and safety reasons.

 

Deliveries

 

Please ensure that you send your consignment at a time when one of your stand representatives will be on-site to receive it.

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Delivery Address:

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Contact Name (plus phone number)

Company 

Stand Number 

The Festive Good Food Show 

Hall Number  

NEC, 

Birmingham,

B40 1NT

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All vehicles unloading, whether cars, vans or lorries will need to obtain an Event Delivery Pass in advance using the online booking system. The pass must be printed and displayed on your dashboard to allow you through the security gate into the inner area and left visible for the duration of the stay.

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You can register for your pass using this link: 

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www.voyagecontrol.com/necbirmingham

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You will have to register to use the system and you will be required to enter valid credit card details. You will be allocated a time slot for unloading which will generally be one hour from the time of entry. Once you have unloaded you will be required to take your car to the free outer area car park, to make space for other exhibitors. You will only incur a penalty charge if you fail to remove your vehicle in the allotted time.

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If you have any questions regarding these arrangements, then contact the NEC traffic office on traffic@thenec.co.uk (0121 767 2612). 

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Couriers do not need to register and can get direct access to the halls via Gate 5.

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A breakdown notice will be issued to your stand giving vehicle instructions for the break-down. 

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