This is important information. Please read it carefully to ensure an effective and well organised exhibition and to comply with legislation as laid down by the Doncaster Racecourse and local authorities. Whilst it may seem familiar to many of you, it is necessary that everyone know the arrangements in place to assist in a smooth running event.
Accident/Incident Procedure: All incidents involving injury or potential injury to persons or property occurring during the course of the event including build-up and break-down must be reported immediately to the Organisers. Full details must be supplied (date, time, location, nature of incident), with name(s) and address(es) of those involved including witnesses and first aiders. Photographic evidence must also be provided where available.
Badges: Exhibitor/layout/contractor badges for all personnel engaged in build-up, stand attendance, and breakdown of the exhibition is mandatory. If you should require passes for contractors, please contact the organisers. The purpose of these passes is to maximise security and to protect stock and valuable items, which are kept inside the hall especially during build-up and break-down of the event. Therefore it is in everybody’s interests to ensure that your staff and workforce are in possession of the appropriate pass/badge.
Build Up: Access to the hall will be via a loading door at the rear of the building and 2 entrance doors at the side of the racecourse (there will be steps to negotiate at the side entrances). Please be aware that access at the main entrance to the racecourse is not permitted.
Breakdown: Please do not breakdown or put items away off your stand prior to the announcement given that the show is closed and the visitors have left the hall, as this could affect your future invitation to the event.
Bus: There will be a bus running on a shuttle service from the railway station to the venue. This service will be free of charge and will run continuously commencing at 8.30am from the train station. The last bus will depart from the exhibition at 5.15pm both days.
Cash Point: there is one on site.
Children: Under the Health and Safety Act, NO CHILDREN under the age of 16 years will be permitted on the premises during set-up or break down. After this time they must be accompanied or supervised by a responsible adult whilst on the premises.
Completion of stands: Work must be completed in every respect and exhibits in position by 9.15 am on the morning of the event. Exhibitor’s trolleys are not permitted in the hall after this time.
Demonstrations: If you are demonstrating you must inform the Organisers in writing and enclose a copy of your risk assessment and Public Liability Insurance.
Electricity: If you book electricity, a socket will be provided within or near to each stand. You are required to bring adapters and extension leads as you will be required to distribute from the socket. Please note that they will need to be PAT tested prior to arrival. ALL electrical appliances must be subjected to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Labelling of appliances with date of inspection is necessary as verification of testing. Four way multi-block extension leads of no more than 2 metres in length must be utilised. All extension leads MUST be uncoiled and fitted with appropriate fuses. Multiple plug adaptors are not permitted. The electrical contractor will ensure compliance with regulations. If you do not pre-book electricity please be aware that it cannot be ordered at the event.
Emergency Exits: It is important that the areas around all the emergency exits are kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
Emergency Procedures: If you discover a fire, raise the alarm immediately via the nearest break-glass or inform a member of staff or security. Fire points are sited around the exhibition hall. Please ensure that you are familiar with your nearest emergency exit and location of the fire points. If an emergency arises please leave by the nearest exit. Do not attempt to take anything with you. Do not attempt to return to the building until the all clear is given.
Exhibition Stands: Please be aware that should any stands exceed their space, you will be asked to move within the area that you have purchased. Please do not extend your stands into the gaps between the stands. Failure to do so will result in an additional invoice being raised and may affect your invitation for the following year. Please also be aware that nothing must be adhered to the floor in the halls.
First Aid: First Aid will be on duty during the show, if you require first aid assistance please come to the First Aid room or to the Information Office for help. (See show guide plan for locations)
Furniture: Tables and chairs will be available as requested. You will need to report to the Information Office, furniture will need to be signed out.
Gangways: Must be kept clear at all times during show opening hours.
Information Office: Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Insurance: We hold general public liability insurance for the duration of the Show. No insurance cover is taken out for trade exhibitors, societies, clubs or preservation societies. Own arrangements must be made for these purposes.
It is an insurance requirement that all equipment must have been tested by a qualified electrician prior to the show.
Kettles: These are prohibited in the exhibition halls
Leaflets: It is prohibited to hand out leaflets on the door or in the aisles you can do this from your stand. Your co-operation is appreciated. Please ensure that any fixing agent used will not cause damage to the exhibition hall - no bolts, tacks, pins etc. are allowed, blue tack should be used in place of sellotape.
Organisers' Mobile and Emergency Number: 07831 775450 Sally Dodds, 07825 624816 Iain MacRae
Presentation: All stands should be complete, ready and staffed at least 30 minutes before the public opening times. Equally, we expect every stand to remain fully staffed for the entire duration of the exhibition. It is our aim to present the best possible image of the hobby to the public. Throughout the show please make every effort to assist in this aim, particularly by ensuring that your stand is clean, tidy and well presented with your name and stand number clearly on display.
Refuse Collection: A black bag is provided in your Welcome Pack. Please leave this by your stand for collection after the show closes.
Restaurant and Licensed Bar: See show guide for opening times
Security: Security will be provided throughout the weekend. Could all exhibitors please ensure that all items on stands and layouts are covered when you leave the exhibition hall (with your own cloths). It may be advisable, if possible, not to leave any extremely valuable items in the hall overnight.
Services: If you do not pre-book tables and chairs, please be aware that it may not be available to order at the event. Late bookings will be subjected to a 50% surcharge
Show Guide: A complimentary show guide can be collected from the Information Office. One per stand.
Tablecloths: All table tops should be covered and we would ask you to use Festival of Railway Modelling tablecloths only. Can we please ask that you do not put these on the floor. We do try to keep them as clean as possible. Please bring your own cloths to cover your stand once set up as we cannot give extras for this. Tablecloths may be collected from the Information Office (one per table booked). Please ensure they are returned to the Information Office on Sunday after the show closes. Any tablecloths borrowed and not returned will be charged for at a cost of £35.00 each.
Undercutting: As Organisers’ of the event we would request that traders do not enter into a price war by undercutting. This is not in the best interest of the show or the hobby.
Vehicles: are left at the owners risk. The organisers do not take any responsibility for any damage.
Vehicle Passes: Please ensure that all vehicles display a vehicle pass in the windscreen. These are for use by exhibitors, layouts and contractors to ensure that their vehicles can be brought up to the bays for the purpose of unloading and loading during the build-up and break down periods of the exhibition.
The Exhibition Department hope you have an enjoyable weekend at The Festival of British Railway Modelling. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact one of the Organisers.