Anglo Dutch Migraine Association Hull, UK June 2019 ITINERARY

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ITINERARY 1. Flights and transport 2. Accommodation 3. Daily itinerary 4. Registration fees 5. Concluding remarks 6. HULL UK City of culture 2017 7.

1 ITINERARY 1. Flights and transport 2. Accommodation 3. Daily itinerary 4. Registration fees 5. Concluding remarks 6. HULL UK City of culture Registration form & payment details A warm welcome to Hull for the 29 th ADMA annual meeting. The town of Hull was founded late in the 12 th century. The monks of Meaux Abbey needed a port where the wool from their estates could be exported. They chose a place at the junction of the rivers Hull and Humber to build a quay. In 1279 Hull was granted the right to hold a market and a fair. People would come from all over Northeast England to buy and sell at one. In 1293 the King acquired Hull. It was renamed Kingston on Hull. The King wanted a port in Northeast England through which he could supply his army when fighting the Scots. The king set about enlarging Hull. He gave the twon the right to hold 2 weekly markets and an annual fair lasting for 30 days. The king also established a mint in Hull about The main export from Medieval Hull was wool exported to towns in what is now Holland and Belgium. Some

2 salt was also exported. The main import was wine for the upper class. The other imports were wood and iron from Scandinavia furs and wax. In the 18th century Hull was, increasingly, an outlet for manufactured goods from the fast growing towns of Yorkshire. Goods like tools and cuterly were exported. A dock was opened in 1778 on the site of Queen Gardens. In 1801, at the time of the first census Hull had a population of 22,000. By the standards of the time it was a large town. By 1900 it had grown to over 10 times that number. In 1901 the population of Hull was 239,000 and it continued to rise. The City Hall was built in Hull suffered severely in the depression of the 1930s. In the late 20 th century industries in Hull included flour milling. Hull University was founded in The iconic Humber Bridge opened in The retail and tourism became major industries in Hull in the late 20 th centuries. The prospect shopping centre opened in 1975 and the Princes Quay Shopping Centre opened in In 2001 an aquarium, The Deep, opened in Hull and further developments saw the St Stephens Shopping Centre that opened in Today the population of Hull is 284,000 and was given the title of City of Culture in Flights and transport You can fly direct from Amsterdam to Humberside with KLM: Outbound flight options: Friday 14 th June to make to the social programme. There are three direct flights per day as follows: 09:30 that lands Humberside at 09:30 16:40 that lands Humberside at 16:40 Later flight options: 21:30 that lands Humberside at 21:30 Return flight options: Sunday 16 th June 06:10 that lands Amsterdam at 08:10 17:10 that lands Amsterdam at 19:10 TAXIS: On arrival at Humberside airport, The Holiday Inn Hotel, Hull Marina and the Premier Inn are each a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport. Taxis may need advanced booking. Ride: Airlink: Hull Cars:

Please see the website and book in advance as you could book a return journey at a reasonable price two weeks or more in advance. For further information please visit the website www.nationalrail.co.uk.

3 Alternative travel options: If you prefer to take the train, Eurostar runs a service from Amsterdam to London, changing at Brussels-Midi station. Trains from London to Hull take 120 minutes, leaving from London Kings Cross station. There are five direct trains from London King s Cross to Hull and return every day. Please see the website and book in advance as you could book a return journey at a reasonable price two weeks or more in advance. For further information please visit the website If you prefer to have a boat trip there are daily ferries running from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges to Humberside (overnight journey). For further information please visit the website There are car parking facilities at the conference venue i.e. Holiday Inn Hotel, Hull Marina. 2. Accommodation: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Hull Marina 40 Rooms have been reserved for both Friday 14 th June and Saturday 15 th June and are available on a first come first serve basis. There is a nearby Premium Inn, although we have not secured any rooms. The aquarium, Deep is a walking distance away. The town centre is a 10 minute walk. The conference is in the hotel. If you require booking for an additional night, you could contact the hotel directly on or visit their website on * Please note that our group booking rates will not extend to further nights, which may cost extra.

4 3. Daily itinerary Date Time Agenda Location Notes Arrival by 5:00am Friday 14 th June Saturday 15 th June Sunday 16 th June :30pm Visit to the Deep Aquarium followed by the Conference Dinner Deep, Tower Street Hull, HU1 4DP minutes walk from Holiday Inn, Hull Marina 8:30am Coffee & registration Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room Marina 9:00am Scientific meeting: Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room morning session Marina Time tbc Interval coffee Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room Marina ±1:00pm Scientific meeting buffet Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room lunch Marina ±2:00pm Scientific meeting: Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room Afternoon session Marina Time tbc Marcia Wilkinson Holiday Inn, Hull Myton Room Memorial Lecture: Marina ±4:00pm Annual General Meeting ADMA members only 09:30am to 3:30pm TRIP TO HISTORICAL BEVERLEY TOWN AND THE HUMBER BRIDGE SOCIAL PROGRAMME PARTNERS ONLY COACH OUTSIDE THE HOTEL AT 09:30am 7:00pm for 8:00pm Dinner at the Lazaat Hotel and Restaurant Departures as arranged personally Monsoon Suite

5 4. Registration fees The scientific and the social parts of the meeting are open to all delegates. Registration for 3 days + 2 nights (Friday to Sunday) 375/ 420 This includes: the social activity; the scientific meeting; 2 dinners; 2 nights/hotel stays; 2 breakfasts; 1 lunch Partner for 3 days + 2 nights 150/ 168 This includes: the social activity; 2 dinners; 2 nights/ hotel stays; 2 breakfasts Registration for 2 days + 1 night (Saturday to Sunday) 225/ 252 This includes: the scientific meeting; 1 dinner; 1 night/ hotel stay; 1 breakfast Partner for 2 days + 1 night 80/ 90 This includes: 1 dinner; 1 night/hotel stay; 1 breakfast Registration for scientific programme with dinner (Saturday) 120/ 135 Registration for only scientific programme (Saturday) 50/ 56 + separately: Annual ADMA membership fee for / 56 To facilitate arrangements for the meeting, please complete and return the attached registration form as soon as possible, but in no event later than the 1 st of April, Definite registration will depend on the timely payment of your membership fees, registration fees and partner s fees. Not paid is not registered. Your payment is your reservation and payments are non-refundable after the 1 st of April, All payments need to be settled prior to the meeting and will be used to contribute to the expense of the meeting.

6 5. Concluding remarks We look forward to welcoming you to Hull, and to your contribution to the programme for the 29 th ADMA meeting! Let us know if you need more advice or help. Please remember that wearing the official ADMA tie or scarf is compulsory at all official ADMA events. Yours sincerely, Fayyaz Ahmed, Local Organising Committee Danielle Haane, ADMA Secretary

6. Hull UK City of Culture 2017 The maritime city of Kingston-Upon-Hull, usually known simply as Hull, lies on the north bank of the Humber, a tidal estuary that cuts through East Yorkshire from the

7 6. Hull UK City of Culture 2017 The maritime city of Kingston-Upon-Hull, usually known simply as Hull, lies on the north bank of the Humber, a tidal estuary that cuts through East Yorkshire from the North Sea. The town was founded in 1292 by Edward I as "Wyke-upon-Hull" and in fact straddles both banks of the little River Hull, which flows into the Humber here. Fortified after receiving its royal charter in 1299, Hull remains an important port and busy commercial center for the region. While the city doesn't have a cathedral, the Holy Trinity Church is a noted site dating back to the 14 th century. Hull is home to the Museum Quarter and offers many world-class tourist attractions, including Wilberforce House, the Hull and East Riding Museum, and the Maritime Museum. A bustling university town and a popular cultural destination, Hull was selected as the UK City of Culture for 2017 Don t miss: The Hull Maritime Museum and the Museum Quarter In the former Dock Offices and an integral part of the city s Museum Quarter, the Hull Maritime Museum explores the city s seafaring heritage through models, paintings, and fishing equipment. Its exhibits extend from the Bronze Age to the present day and include the city s Arctic whaling heritage, the North Sea fishing industry, and the maritime traide. Other marine heritage sites to visit in the Museum Quarter include Hull s last sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, as well as the Spurn Lightship. Be sure to spend time exploring the city s historic harbor area, too, which in the Middle Ages stretched between the Drypool Bridge and

Located in the city s Museum Quarter, this popular attraction is home to the famous Hashholme Logboat, a late Iron Age vessel dating from 400 BC, as well as Celtic displays, the excellent Mortimer

8 the Humber. Today, elegant yachts dock in the marina in the former Humber and Railway Dock and at Princes Quary. The Hull and East Riding Museum The Hull and East Riding Museum tells the stofy of the region from its geological origins in the Crectaceous period to its settlement some 10,000 years ago. Located in the city s Museum Quarter, this popular attraction is home to the famous Hashholme Logboat, a late Iron Age vessel dating from 400 BC, as well as Celtic displays, the excellent Mortimer Collection of Prehistoric Antiquities, Roman mosaics, and Anglo Saxon artifacts. Also worth a visit, the Streetlife Museum of Transport houses a number of interesting exhibits and collections showcasing some 200 years of Hull s transportation history. The Humber Bridge The Humber Bridge opened in 1981 and has gained acclaim for its harmonious blend of technology and aesthetics. At 4,954 end to end, its the second longest suspension bridge in the world without supporting columns and offers superb views across the Humber from its pedestrial walkway.

With a focus on conservation, the Deep offers a unique blend of marine life, interactive displays, and audio-visual presentations telling the compelling story of the world s oceans.

9 The Deep The Deep is a boldy designed submarium, with a main tank that is buried 33 feet underground, making it the deepest such aquarium in Europe. Equally unique are the superb viewing opportunities available from its spectacular glass elevator and walking tunnel, with views to the aquarium s 6,500 fish, including sharks and rays. With a focus on conservation, the Deep offers a unique blend of marine life, interactive displays, and audio-visual presentations telling the compelling story of the world s oceans. Beverley This is a historic market town, civil parish and the county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The town is known for Beverley Minster, Beverley Westwood, North Bar and Beverley Racecourse. It inspired the naming of the cities of Beverly, Massachusetts, and Beverly Hills, California. It has beautiful churches and buildings from Medieval times.

10 7. 29 th Annual Meeting of ADMA: Registration form (Please use block capitals and delete as appropriate) 1. Personal details Name & initials: address: Membership status: Member/Junior Dietary preferences: 2a. Do you plan to attend the meeting? Yes/No If yes, please answer the following supplementary questions. 2b. Do you plan to attend the social activity? Yes/No 3. If accompanied by partner Name & initials of partner: Dietary preferences of partner: Does partner plan to attend the social activity? Yes/No 4. Attending the following (please tick as appropriate). See section 4. Registration fees delegate partner Registration for 3 days + 2 nights (Friday to Sunday) Registration for 2 days + 1 night (Saturday to Sunday) Registration for scientific programme with dinner (Saturday) Registration for only scientific programme (Saturday) Please note all payments should be made before 1 st of April, 2019 See section 4. Registration fees

11 Dutch members should return the form to: Danielle Haane ( UK members should return the form to: Mrs Carol Taylor ( REGISTRATION FEES Payments should be made before 1 st of April, 2019 Payments should be made to: In the UK: Please transfer your Membership fee and Registration fees to: ANGLO-DUTCH MIGRAINE ASSOCIATION NatWest (Lancaster University Branch) Account number: Sort code: State your name in the payee reference. In NL: Please transfer your Membership fee and Registration fees to: ANGLO-DUTCH MIGRAINE ASSOCIATION, Amsterdam IBAN: NL86INGB BIC: INGBNL2A

A Hull of a city. Discover how a river and an estuary have shaped Kingston-upon-Hull. Directions

A Hull of a city. Discover how a river and an estuary have shaped Kingston-upon-Hull. Directions Trail A Hull of a city Discover how a river and an estuary have shaped Kingston-upon-Hull Time: 1 hr Distance: 1 ½ miles Landscape: urban Welcome to the city of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. On