Competitions

Please note that in the interests of health and safety, entrance areas, aisles, and gangways must be kept clear, and competitions may only be organised and operated from an exhibitor’s own stand.
The P.A. systems are for emergency announcements and organisers’ use only and may not be used to announce competition results .

Lost Property

All property found should be handed to the venues or the organiser’s office, where it will be kept during the events or until the owners come forward. If no owner is found the property will be left with the venues.
If after one to two months no claim in respect of that property has been made, the licensor shall consider the property to ha ve been abandoned and shall receive the rights to offer that property for sale.
Please note, throughout both the build-up and the duration of the exhibitions, there is a strict policy of no smoking inside the venues. This includes e- garettes and vaping. Please find the designated smoking area when you arrive onsite.

Smoking

Please note, throughout both the build-up and the duration of the exhibitions, there is a strict policy of no smoking inside the venues. This includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Please find the designated smoking area when you arrive onsite.

Alcohol & Drug Policy

The consumption of alcohol is not permitted during the events at any time, including buildup and breakdown.
The venues have a strict drugs and alcohol policies, which allows them to offer to test or eject from site, any contractor suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Due to the nature of the events, the sale of alcohol will not be permitted.

Animals

Assistance dogs are permitted entry to the shows. However, if you plan to have any other animal(s) on your stand, you must apply for permission via the organisers as there are licensing implications, and the city vet’s approval will be required.

Balloons

Helium-filled balloons are not permitted in the venues.

Prayer Room

Please contact the event organisers to find out where the prayer room is at
each venue.