SMT FAQs

The event is being held at Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Liphook (Old Thorns, Longmoor Road, Griggs Green, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7PE). Directions by car and public transport can be found here: Old Thorns Hotel & Resort | Frequently asked questions

Please car-share wherever possible.

Optional accommodation was offered to all delegates for this event, if you are unsure of whether you booked a place, please refer to the Delegate Info email sent to you on the afternoon of 24th April by cathy.smyth@scgtogether.com.

Check in

The majority of people will be arriving on Wednesday 8th May and staying overnight so as to be on-site ready for the SMT session on Thursday 9th May. Please arrive to check in at Old Thorns after 3 pm and be sure to keep your name badge and personalised agenda (that you will receive during the check-in process) safe.

If you have extended your stay to two nights, please liaise directly with marketing@scgtogether.com if you are unsure of the timings.

Check out

You can check out in the morning by leaving your key in Reception. Bags can be stored by Reception, if required, or you may find it easier to put your bags in your car.

The dress code for both days of the event is business casual.

Wednesday 8th May

Please check in to Old Thorns after 3 pm if you are staying overnight. Dinner will be served to those who have elected to join us at 19:30 in The Hampshire Suite. Please be sure to keep your name badge and personalised agenda safe.

Wednesday’s dinner will be an informal two-course meal for which you have already chosen what you are eating. The Hotel has a Sports Bar and lots of open spaces for informal networking so please make the most of this time to interact with your colleagues from across The Group.

Thursday 9th May

07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast for those who have booked accommodation (Kings Restaurant)
08:15 – 08:30 Arrive in The Gatsby Ballroom for a prompt start (pastries will be available on arrival for those only attending for the day)
08:30 – 10:00 Introduction and presentations (Gatsby Ballroom)
10:00 – 10:15 Comfort break/move to Conference suite
10:15 – 12:40 Breakout sessions (Conference Suite)
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch (Kings Restaurant)
13:50 – 16:25 Presentations and Networking (Gatsby Ballroom)
16:25 – 16:30 Close and photo

If you are unable to attend the event, please take the following action:

More than 24 hours ahead of the event:

Please email marketing@scgtogether.com.

On the day of the event:

Please send a text message confirming your full name to Cathy Smyth, 07711 702 000.

It is essential that you let us know ASAP if you will not be attending the event.