CALM Event

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. Breakfast & lunches are buffet style so you can pick out what is suitable for you. I need to know if you have any allergies or are vegetarian or vegan for dinner Thursday night

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Zach Nies: Vegetarian dinner too please.

Saffron: Thanks for letting me know. Are you OK with eggs?

Nader: Vegetarian for me please

There are trains from Reading to Mortimer station which is the closest station to Wokefield Park and hence a much cheaper taxi fare. Please be aware that there are only 2 trains per hour from Reading to Mortimer. www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Tom Northwood: Planning on arriving at Mortimer station Thursday morning at 9:16 am from a connecting train from Paddington. A lift would be greatly appreciated if still available.

Martin von Weissenberg: Heimo Laukkanen and I plan to take the same train, the 8:30 from Paddington arriving at Mortimer at 9:16. We would also appreciate a lift or a taxi although we're not averse to walking. :)

Saffron: Hi Martin & Heimo thanks for letting us know. There will be someone to pick you both & Tom up at 9:16 tomorrow. Thanks Saffron 07818 406 386

Just a reminder that we start at 10am tomorrow (Thursday) and will be in Sky 5 & Sky 6 upstairs in the Executive Centre - this is the first room at the top of the ramp up the stairs. There is a lift for people with mobility difficulties. The Executive Centre is the first building on your left as you come through the golf course Directions to Wokefield Park: http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/locations/wokefield-park/directions.html Venue Map: http://s... [read more]

Is anybody planning to travel from Heathrow to Wokefield on the morning of Thursday 16th? I would be interested to get in contact to explore if we can share taxi costs. Erwin

I'll be arriving early in the morning on Wednesday. Plan to spend the day reading and writing. Anyone else going to be around? Lunch? Dinner? Arriving at Heathrow @ 9am

I will arrive at London Gatwick the 15th around 19:40. What are the options to reach Wokefield Park?

Dave Snowden: Direct trains at three minutes past the hour to Reading, then Taxi from there or wait around at Reading station for connection to Mortimer

Luca Minudel: If I remember right taxi drivers do not accept credit cards. Any idea how much cash more or less I will need from Reading station to Wokefield Park?

Saffron: Hi Luca taxis do take credit cards but will charge you an extra £5 fee often. It should cost £15-20 from Reading to Wokefield. You might want to share with someone else or catch a train to Mortimer station where Dave or someone else can pick you up i... [read more]

Rather than taking a pre-booked car (taxi) you can catch a bus from Heathrow to Reading train station and take a taxi from there. The buses generally leave every 20 mins and cost £23 for a period return (£14 single) http://www.railair.com/timetables_monfri.php

Richard Turner: I'm going to try this. I get in to Terminal 1 from US at 0655. Figure I'll try to catch the 0740 or 0800 bus and take a cab from the Reading station. I'm assuming there is a taxi rank there. Be happy to share a cab with anyone...

Saffron: Yes there is a taxi rank at the station

One of the things that first-time attendees at mainstream Agile conferences sometimes comment upon is the relatively high proportion of women attending and presenting at them compared to other IT industry conferences. That's beneficial in all sorts of ways. Consider this, for example: http://hbr.org/2011/06/defend-your-research-what-makes-a-team-smarter-more-women/ar/1 What is it about CALM, which is at least in part an Agile conference, that the... [read more]

Steve Freeman: It turns out that there are a couple, but your point stands.

Saffron: I was attendee #6 after the faculty and am female. I count at least 3 others, there may be more with androgynous names. Sadly I find there are less woman at European Agile events than in the US (where this article came from)

I'll be in London on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and plan on going to XTC that evening. Is anyone else coming?

We will be holding an event dinner in the Mansion House of Wokefield Park on the Thursday night - the price of which is included in your ticket. For those arriving Wednesday Night, or staying on to Friday who are staying offsite here is a list of close establishments. (Recommendations from the owners of Little Park Farm B&B) Iron Duke - Public House & Restaurant, Stratfield Saye http://www.the-ironduke.com/ The Swan - Freehouse & Restaurant, Thre... [read more]

If you're arriving early or staying on Friday night there is another local accommodation option right near Mortimer Station. The Little Park Farm Bed and Breakfast http://www.b-and-b-berkshire.co.uk/

There are direct trains to Reading or you can get off a bit earlier at Wokingham. Both the same travel time.

There are two train lines coming into Reading Station from London. You will then have a 15-20 minute taxi drive. Suitable Trains for a 10am start including a cab ride from Station would be: Coming from Paddington (faster & more frequent option, 24-29 minutes) Leaving PAD 0845 - Arriving RDG 0909 Leaving PAD 0851 - Arriving RDG 0920 Leaving PAD 0900 - Arriving RDG 0925 Leaving PAD 0906 - Arriving RDG 0930 Leaving PAD 0915 - Arriving RDG 0939 Comin... [read more]

Your CALM event ticket includes fully catered accommodation for Thursday 16th February. Wokefield Park is now sold out for accommodation on Wednesday 15th if you want to stay the night before. Other hotel options nearby in order of cheapest -> more expensive: Travelodge Reading Whitley www.travelodge.co.uk Holiday Inn Reading South www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/reading/reaso/hoteldetail Hilton Hotel Reading www.hilton.co.uk/Reading Millennium M... [read more]

The postcode on Google Maps is not accurate The entrance is at the intersection of Goodboy's Lane and Cross Lane, then down the long private driveway (well sign posted once you are there). http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/myplaces?vpsrc=6&ctz=0&ie=UTF8&ll=51.386673,-1.019475&spn=0.007258,0.017488&t=m&z=16 The CALM event is being held in the Executive Centre which is the first main building you come to. See their directions page: http://www.devereven... [read more]

Your CALM event ticket includes accommodation for Thursday 16th February, if you want extra nights the best deals are now online: http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/locations/wokefield-park.html Note that your room booked as part of the event is a single room - if you are bringing a non-attending friend/family you will need to upgrade your room yourself

Do you need to get to Wokefield Park from an airport or station? Arrange to share a ride to share the cost. Where are you arriving and when? Are there others you can ride with? Suggested car service is Platinum Executive Cars Phone: 01189 422 222 Email: bookings@platinumexecutivecars.com Cost from Heathrow to Wokefield is about £45-£55 (in a normal car carrying 4 pax) Time to get there will vary greatly on time of day 35mins to 1 hour