What's going on at Harrogate Week
Exhibition
The indusry's major players will be showcasing the latest equipment, technology and innovations all under one roof, many of them reserving their new product launches for the exhibition.
Continue to Learn Seminars
Leading industry figures will present a number of Seminars at Continue to Learn at Harrogate Week in 2010. The Seminars will offer greenkeepers, groundsmen, golf professionals, club managers as well as those working in the landscape industries, the opportunity to continue their quest for lifelong learning.
For a full list of Seminars available please select the Education tab on the navigation bar.
All Seminars taking place on 19, 20 and 21 January 2010 are free of charge and available on a first come first served basis. The education programme will take place in the Queen's Suite above Hall C of the Harrogate International Centre.Personal Development Zone
The Personal Development Zone is a new feature that is being introduced to offer help and advice on developing your future witin the industry. Check out the timetable of events shown on the Education Page of this website and build a visit to the Personal Development Zone into your programme at Harrogate Week.
Workshop Programme
An extensive range of half day, one-day and two-day workshops with subjects from Golf Course Design to Carbon Auditing, Energy and Waste, all delegates will be able to find a workshop to suit them in the much extended Workshop Programme during HARROGATE WEEK. Places are limited so book early.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Presentations and acknowledgements will be made to recipients of:
BIGGA Lifetime Achievement Award
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2009
Diploma of Continuing Professional Development
Master Greenkeeper Certificate
BIGGA Photographic Competition
STRI Golf Course Environment Awards 2009
The Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 4.00 pm in the Queen's Suite, Harrogate International Centre.BIGGA Social Night sponsered by Ransomes Jacobsen
Wild West Bonanza
The Old Swan Hotel on Tuesday, 19th January 2010 from 7.00pm to 10.30pm.
Tickets : £20 + VAT if purchased before 30 November 2009, £25 + VAT after this date
Ticket price includes:
A Reception Drink / 2 Course Meal / Casino Chips / Free use of Side Stalls and Arcade Games / Entertainment
For further details contact Sandra on Tel: 01347 833800 or email sandra@bigga.co.uk.
Menu:
Chicken A la King / Chilli Con Carne / Mushroom Stroganoff
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake / Lemon Tart / Apple Crumble
Tea/CoffeeInternet Café sponsored by Syngenta
Need to check your email whilst you are at Harrogate? – Want to find out the weather or turf disease risk back at home? – Or just find the telephone number of a restaurant in town you want to book? The BIGGA Internet Café, sponsored by Syngenta GreenCast, gives you free access to the internet whilst you are at the show.
You can use the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest Show news on the Harrogate Week website.
And you can enter an exclusive prize draw to WIN a free set of new Syngenta Turf nozzles, simply by sending an email from the BIGGA Internet Café.BIGGA Stand
The BIGGA staff will be on hand to give advice and information on all Association matters. Visit the BIGGA Stand for a chat and the chance to meet all the people you only ever talk to on the telephone.
Job Shop
What does the future hold in store for you?
Visit the "Job Shop" and explore the wide range of opportunities from all aspects of the industry.Media Centre
The Media Centre has relocated to the front of Hall A and will offer much improved facilities. Exhibitors will be encouraged to display press information on their new launches and general company information while anyone wishing to hold a press briefing can book a slot with Scott MacCallum. Audio visual facilities will be available in the Media Centre. The more informal area within the Centre is used as a meeting area and general exhibition base for the press. Helpful staff are always on hand to ensure that a friendly welcome is the order of the day and pass on messages where required.
