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Home and Giving Fair- August 2010

 

For over thirty years, exhibitors have chosen to introduce their newest and most innovative products at GHA's Home & Giving Fair.

 

 

 

august 2010- Re-Fresh your store

 

Melbourne exhibition centre & Melbourne Showgrounds

Saturday 7th – Wednesday 11th August 2010 

 

OPENING HOURS

Saturday 7 August- 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 8 August- 9.00am - 6.00pm
Monday 9 August- 9.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday 10 August- 9.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday 11 August- 9.00am - 3.00pm*

 

*Reminder - registration closes at noon on last day
No Buyers' Associates will be admitted to the Fair on the final day.

 


 

Seminars:

 

Nancy GeorgesWebsite, Social Media and Online Tools for Retail-  Nancy Georges

 

Nancy Georges, a retail strategist with over 20 years experience will show practical applications and examples of Social Media at work and how they apply to retail businesses. 

 

The seminar includes how to use your website and social media as key tools in your business activities.

 

When:

11am, 3pm Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th August

Plus a final day seminar: 11am on Wednesday 11th August

Where:

In the OasisClub, Town Square Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds.

 

Visit Nancy Georges' website at magnoliasolutions.com.au

 


 

Free shuttle bus:

Home & Giving Fair provides FREE shuttle buses for visitors and exhibitors attending the Fair. For your convenience, you can travel in the comfort of air-conditioned shuttle buses that connect the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and the Melbourne Showgrounds.


These FREE shuttle bus services run at 15/20 minute intervals daily from 7.30am and leave from Convention Centre Place and the Clarendon Street end of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

 


 

Taxis:

Yellow Cabs: 13 2227
Silver Top: 13 1008
Arrow: 13 2211

 


 

Public Transport:

MSG
Tram: Tram number 57 leaves Elizabeth Street and travels along Epsom Road to the gate of the Melbourne Showgrounds.

 

MEC

Train: The stations at Spencer Street (country, interstate and suburban trains) and Flinders Street (suburban trains) are within 10 minutes walking distance to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. From here you can catch the free shuttle bus service to the Melbourne Showgrounds.

 

Tram: Trams 96, 109 and 112 stop outside the main entrance to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. 

 

Bus: Bus stops are conveniently located on Langs Road and Epsom Road. Bus service number 472 travels between Williamstown and Moonee Ponds via Footscray along Langs Road. 

 

Transport Info Line: 13 16 38 or www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

 


 

Parking:

MSG
Ample parking for more than 2000 cars at only $5* per day! The first 200 retailers will receive free all day parking. Start your day at the Showgrounds and let us transport you to the MEC.

 

MEC
South Wharf Retail Carpark off Convention Centre Place or Normanby Road with hourly or daily rates (maximum $28 per day). The early bird rate before 9am is $10 (exit after 3pm). There is also a basement car park on Normanby Road with hourly or daily rates (maximum of $26 per day). The Early bird rate before 9am is $10. The weekend flat rate is $10.


*All rates are valid at time of printing.
 


 

Childcare:

Home & Giving Fair is a TRADE ONLY Fair. Children under 14 are not permitted entry into the Fair. Babies are permitted entry however must be carried. Prams or strollers are prohibited unless permission has been granted by the Fair organiser, GHA. Complimentary childcare facilities for the children of retailers are ONLY provided at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and are operated by qualified childcare workers. Entry may be restricted due to regulations regarding legal limits pertaining to the children to carer ratio. Time limit is two to three hours depending on availability. For further information contact the Home & Giving Fair Team: 02 9763 3222.

 

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