Workshop2015:logistics - Revision history

A.Piascik: /* Visitor Information */ Added pub map. Removed planetarium as too basic.

2015-10-19T15:20:46Z

Visitor Information: Added pub map. Removed planetarium as too basic.

A.Piascik: /* Visitor Information */

2015-10-19T12:38:17Z

Visitor Information

A.Piascik: Minor mods. Added planetarium link.

2015-10-15T07:52:31Z

Minor mods. Added planetarium link.

A.Piascik: Added clickable E-mail links. Added a couple of tourist visitor links.

2015-10-14T15:12:39Z

Added clickable E-mail links. Added a couple of tourist visitor links.

H.Jermak at 13:51, 20 August 2015

2015-08-20T13:51:23Z

A.Piascik: /* Location Info */

2015-08-13T12:30:46Z

Location Info

A.Piascik: /* LPL - Liverpool John Lennon Airport */

2015-08-13T09:00:12Z

LPL - Liverpool John Lennon Airport

A.Piascik: /* MAN - Manchester Airport */

2015-08-10T09:25:21Z

MAN - Manchester Airport

A.Piascik at 09:22, 10 August 2015

2015-08-10T09:22:52Z

A.Piascik at 09:20, 10 August 2015

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 There will be a public lecture, [http://www.astro.ljmu.ac.uk/newsitem-20120315 First Light], given by Prof. James Dunlop on Tuesday 10th November 2015 at 18:00.
 [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/astrophysics-first-light-prof-james-dunlop-tickets-18645744925 Click here to book free tickets].
 General visitor information is available on the [http://www.visitliverpool.com/downtime Visiting Liverpool website].
-<br>The city has several fine [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/contact.aspx Museums and Art Galleries] including a [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/visit/floor-plans/planetarium.aspx free planetarium].
+The city has several fine [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/contact.aspx Museums and Art Galleries].

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 =Visitor Information=
-For general visitor information visit the [http://www.visitliverpool.com/downtime Visiting Liverpool website].
+There will be a public lecture, [http://www.astro.ljmu.ac.uk/newsitem-20120315 First Light], given by Prof. James Dunlop on Tuesday 10th November 2015 at 18:00.
 <br>The city has several fine [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/contact.aspx Museums and Art Galleries] including a [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/visit/floor-plans/planetarium.aspx free planetarium].

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 = Travel =
-== [[File:icon_plane.png | 32px | middle ]] Airport Travel ==
+== [[File:icon_plane.png | 32px | middle ]] Air Travel ==
 These are a couple of useful flight search engines.
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 ==== MAN - Manchester Airport ====
 * [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Manchester Airport] is located 57km from Liverpool city centre.
-This airport is larger than Liverpool so a greater number of [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/flight-information/flight-operators/ airlines] fly to this destination.
+This airport is larger than Liverpool's so a greater number of [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/flight-information/flight-operators/ airlines] fly to this destination.
 The rail link at this airport is Manchester Airport [MIA] station. Trains operated by [http://www.northernrail.org/journey/planner Northern Rail] go direct to Liverpool Lime Street station every hour. [http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/20150517/15.pdf Timetable].
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 A taxi from Manchester airport to Liverpool city centre costs around £60. Journey is normally about 1 hour but will be longer if travelling during the rush hour.
 == [[File:icon_train.png | 32px | middle ]] Rail Travel ==
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 The Aachen Hotel is a small hotel on the same street as the conference venue (~5 min walk). There are no rooms reserved due to the size of the hotel but if you quote GAIA LIVERPOOL you can receive the discounted rate. Parking for this hotel is in the [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park] priced at £4 per day (see Transport Section).
 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;£59 for a twin/double room
 [http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-7332-aparthotel-adagio-liverpool-city-centre/index.shtml Adagio Aparthotel Liverpool City Centre]
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-=Liverpool Culture and History=
+=Visitor Information=
 For general visitor information visit the [http://www.visitliverpool.com/downtime Visiting Liverpool website].
-<br>The city has several [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/contact.aspx Museums and Art Galleries] with a fine collection of 19th century art.
+<br>The city has several fine [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/contact.aspx Museums and Art Galleries] including a [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/visit/floor-plans/planetarium.aspx free planetarium].

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 There is no free street parking near the University and metered street parking, marked by blue and red lines, is expensive.
 Recommended parking close the venue is [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park]. This is
-a multi-story car park, marked <b><font color="red">P</font></b> on the map and it is a [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/38+Mt+Pleasant,+Liverpool,+Merseyside+L3+5TT/Liverpool+Science+Park,+131+Mount+Pleasant,+Liverpool+L3+5TF,+United+Kingdom/@53.4038119,-2.9745677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b2123b1b6c19d:0x7752661a844802db!2m2!1d-2.9745775!2d53.4040468!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b211897cfef0b:0x325828a436916911!2m2!1d-2.9699337!2d53.4036712 5 minute walk] to the Gaia venue.
+a multi-story car park, marked <b><font color="red">P</font></b> on the map and is a [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/38+Mt+Pleasant,+Liverpool,+Merseyside+L3+5TT/Liverpool+Science+Park,+131+Mount+Pleasant,+Liverpool+L3+5TF,+United+Kingdom/@53.4038119,-2.9745677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b2123b1b6c19d:0x7752661a844802db!2m2!1d-2.9745775!2d53.4040468!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b211897cfef0b:0x325828a436916911!2m2!1d-2.9699337!2d53.4036712 5 minute walk] to the Gaia venue.
 All day parking costs £4, it is open from 7:00am until 20:00pm Mon-Fri, motorcycles and disabled are free.
 The entrance to the car park is at the lower end of Mount Pleasant, marked by the green dot on bottom of the £4 symbol.
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 [http://www.feathers.uk.com/feathers-hotel/ BEST WESTERN Feathers Liverpool Hotel]
 <br>0151 709 9655
-<br>email :feathersreservations@feathers.uk.com
+<br>E-mail: [mailto:feathersreservations@feathers.uk.com feathersreservations@feathers.uk.com]
 The Feathers hotel is very close to the conference venue (~1 minute away).  It is ~15 minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station and from the centre of Liverpool. Parking for this hotel is in the [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park] priced at £4 per day (see Transport Section).
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 <br>1 Fairclough Street
 <br>L1 1FS  Liverpool
-<br>email : h7332-sl@adagio-city.com
+<br>E-mail: [mailto:h7332-sl@adagio-city.com h7332-sl@adagio-city.com ]
 The Adagio Aparthotel is next to Liverpool Central Station (accessible via the Wirral line, one stop from Liverpool Lime street station). It is ~15 minute walk from here to the conference venue and the hotel is right in the middle of the city centre. Please contact the hotel directly via the email address above to book at these rates and quote GAIA LIVERPOOL.
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 There are both studio apartments with double and twin beds (limited number of twins).

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	More information about parking in Liverpool is available from [http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/liverpool/ Parkopedia].		More information about parking in Liverpool is available from [http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/liverpool/ Parkopedia].
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		+	=Accommodation=
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		+	A large variety of hotels, hostels and B&Bs are available in Liverpool centre. Below are a selection of hotels that offer a discounted rate for the conference. There are generally 20 rooms reserved per large hotel (unless otherwise stated), most require telephone payments or payment on arrival.
		+
		+	[http://www.daysinn.co.uk/hotels/united-kingdom/liverpool/days-inn-liverpool-city-centre/hotel-overview Days Inn Liverpool]
		+
		+	The Days Inn hotel is located near the River Mersey and the Docks area (~5-10 minute walk) and from the city centre (<5 min walk). It is also next to James Street Station which can be directly accessed on the [http://www.merseyrail.org/ Mersey Rail Network] underground trains from Lime Street (a return or single from Lime Street to James Street costs less than £2). It is a ~20 minute walk from this hotel to the conference building. Parking is available nearby but isn’t cheap [http://www.q-park.co.uk/parking/parkingid/582 Q park].
		+
		+	To book at this hotel please contact them directly and quote GAIA LIVERPOOL to receive this discounted rate. There are 20 rooms reserved at this rate from 9-13 November 2015 and will be available to book exclusively for the conference if booked before the end of September. After that the prices may be subject to change or rooms unavailable.
		+
		+	Guests are able to book by calling 0151 203 1910 (option 1) Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm or can email here reservations@daysinnliverpool.com.
		+	<br>  £50 per night single occupancy (with Breakfast)
		+	<br>  £60 per night double/twin occupancy (with Breakfast)
		+
		+
		+	[http://www.feathers.uk.com/feathers-hotel/ BEST WESTERN Feathers Liverpool Hotel]
		+	<br>0151 709 9655
		+	<br>email :feathersreservations@feathers.uk.com
		+
		+	The Feathers hotel is very close to the conference venue (~1 minute away). It is ~15 minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station and from the centre of Liverpool. Parking for this hotel is in the [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park] priced at £4 per day (see Transport Section).
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		+	To book at this hotel please contact them directly and quote GAIA LIVERPOOL to receive this discounted rate. There are approximately 20 rooms being held for the conference.
		+	<br>  Double for single occupancy: £69.95 (inc. breakfast and WiFi)
		+	<br>  Double for double occupancy: £79.95 (inc. breakfast and WiFi)
		+	<br>  Exec double for sole occupancy £84.95 (inc. breakfast and WiFi)
		+	<br>  Exec double for double occupancy £89.95 (inc. breakfast and WiFi)
		+
		+
		+	[http://www.aachenhotel.co.uk/ Aachen Hotel],
		+	<br>89-91 Mount Pleasant
		+	<br>Liverpool
		+	<br>L3 5TB
		+	<br>T: +44 (0)151 709 3477
		+	<br>T: +44 (0)151 709 3633
		+
		+	The Aachen Hotel is a small hotel on the same street as the conference venue (~5 min walk). There are no rooms reserved due to the size of the hotel but if you quote GAIA LIVERPOOL you can receive the discounted rate. Parking for this hotel is in the [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park] priced at £4 per day (see Transport Section).
		+	<br>  £59 for a twin/double room
		+
		+	[http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-7332-aparthotel-adagio-liverpool-city-centre/index.shtml Adagio Aparthotel Liverpool City Centre]
		+	<br>1 Fairclough Street
		+	<br>L1 1FS Liverpool
		+	<br>email : h7332-sl@adagio-city.com
		+
		+	The Adagio Aparthotel is next to Liverpool Central Station (accessible via the Wirral line, one stop from Liverpool Lime street station). It is ~15 minute walk from here to the conference venue and the hotel is right in the middle of the city centre. Please contact the hotel directly via the email address above to book at these rates and quote GAIA LIVERPOOL.
		+	<br>  Studio apartment for sole occupancy - £65 B&B
		+	<br>  Studio apartment for double occupancy - £75 B&B
		+
		+	There are both studio apartments with double and twin beds (limited number of twins).

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 Dates: 10-13 November 2015
-Venue: Open Labs next to the Astrophysics Research Institute
+Venue: Open Labs located in the IC1 building close to the [http://www.astro.ljmu.ac.uk/Main_Page Astrophysics Research Institute]
 [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zVrgtauZeDS8.kzCze7erzmOs [[File:gaia2015map1.png | pix 200]] ]
-The location of the Astrophysics Research Institute is marked in blue and the provisional Gaia 2015 venue is marked in red.
+The Gaia Workshop 2015 venue is marked in <font color="#db4436">red</font>. The Astrophysics Research Institute is on the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor of the building marked in <font color="#3f5ba9">blue</font>.
 To view in more detail goto [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zVrgtauZeDS8.kzCze7erzmOs Google maps].

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 [http://www.liverpoolairport.com/flight-information/airlines/ Airlines flying] to Liverpool airport are [http://www.easyjet.com/en/ easyJet], [http://www.ryanair.com/en/flights-to-liverpool/ RyanAir], [https://www.blueairweb.com/ Blue Air], [https://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air], [http://www.czechairlines.com/ Czech Airlines], [https://flights.thomson.co.uk/ Thomson] and  [http://www.aerlingus.com/en-gb/ Aer Lingus].
-Although here is no rail link at the airport there are frequent bus services to [http://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-journey/stations/liverpool-south-parkway.aspx Liverpool South Parkway] railway station, which is 10km from the city centre.
+Although there is no rail link at the airport there are frequent bus services to [http://www.merseyrail.org/plan-your-journey/stations/liverpool-south-parkway.aspx Liverpool South Parkway] railway station, which is 10km from the city centre.
 <br>Liverpool South Parkway is a double railway station providing two separate rail routes into Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Central stations, which are in the city centre.

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 An alternative train route is from the airport station to Manchester Piccadilly [MAN] station and change there for trains to Liverpool Lime Street [LIV].
 <br>Several train companies operate this alternative route. The journey time is approximately 1.5 hours.
-<br>Refer to [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] for train times, you can enter three letter abbreviation [TLA] railway station IDs as shown.
+<br>Refer to [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] for train times. You can enter the three letter abbreviated [TLA] railway station IDs as shown.
 A taxi from Manchester airport to Liverpool city centre costs around £60. Journey is normally about 1 hour but will be longer if travelling during the rush hour.

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 [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] is useful for planning rail travel with all UK train companies and for checking on delays or cancellations.
-[http://www.thetrainline.com/farefinder/ The Trainline.com] is a search engine for finding low cost tickets.
+<br>[http://www.thetrainline.com/farefinder/ The Trainline.com] is a search engine for finding low cost tickets.
 === In Liverpool ===

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 === From London ===
 Trains to Liverpool Lime Street leave from [http://www.networkrail.co.uk/london-euston-station/departures-arrivals/ London Euston] [EUS].
-There are a few trains direct but most require a change at Crewe [CRE] station.
+There are a few trains direct but most require changing at Crewe [CRE] station.
 [http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/ Virgin Trains] operate the fastest service from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
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 There is no free street parking near the University and metered street parking, marked by blue and red lines, is expensive.
 Recommended parking close the venue is [http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/council-car-parks/mount-pleasant/ Mount Pleasant Car Park]. This is
-a multi-story car park, marked <b><font color="red">P</font></b> on the map and is a 5 minute walk from the Gaia venue.
+a multi-story car park, marked <b><font color="red">P</font></b> on the map and it is a [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/38+Mt+Pleasant,+Liverpool,+Merseyside+L3+5TT/Liverpool+Science+Park,+131+Mount+Pleasant,+Liverpool+L3+5TF,+United+Kingdom/@53.4038119,-2.9745677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b2123b1b6c19d:0x7752661a844802db!2m2!1d-2.9745775!2d53.4040468!1m5!1m1!1s0x487b211897cfef0b:0x325828a436916911!2m2!1d-2.9699337!2d53.4036712 5 minute walk] to the Gaia venue.
 All day parking costs £4, it is open from 7:00am until 20:00pm Mon-Fri, motorcycles and disabled are free.
 The entrance to the car park is at the lower end of Mount Pleasant, marked by the green dot on bottom of the £4 symbol.