The 50+ Show Manchester Central - formerly G-Mex
Manchester Central is in the heart of Manchester city centre and is easily accessible from all over the Northwest of England.
Further information on getting to Manchester Central can be found by visiting the Manchester Central Website by clicking on the link below:
http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/getting-here
Getting to Manchester Central
By Train
Manchester Picadilly and Victoria train stations are approximately 20 minutes walk away from Manchester Central, or a 5-10 minute taxi journey. Oxford Road and Deansgate stations are just a 2 minute walk. Train tickets are valid on the Metrolink to get from Picadilly, Victoria and Deansgate stations to the exhibition venue.
By Metrolink
Nearest Metrolink station is St Peter's Square (not the station named G-Mex).
By Bus
Contact GMPTE on 0161 244 1000 or go to www.gmpte.com for the latest bus times.
By Car
A NCP car park is available underneath Manchester Central which also has disabled parking. A second car park (also NCP) is available at the rear of Manchester Central.
Delivery information
Exhibitors who are dropping off their stand material or who are having goods delivered to their stand can find directions to the delivery ramp by accessing the information in the Exhibitor Manual and entering the following postcode M1 5LN into their Sat Nav.
A NCP car park is available underneath Manchester Central which also has disabled parking. A second car park (also NCP) is available at the rear of Manchester Central.
Disabled Information
The 50+ Show is on the ground floor at Manchester Central, at street level. Disabled toilets are also on the ground floor level. Manchester Central has a dedicated area for assistance dogs and Deaf Alerter, the radio-based fire alarm warning and messaging system. All staff are trained in disability awareness.
Sign Language Interpreted Presentations
The 50+ Show aims to ensure that every visitor makes the most of their day out and we are delighted to offer a BSL sign language interpreter for deaf visitors. There will be a sign language interpreter available for the following sessions in 2013:
Friday 1st March 2013 |
Saturday 2nd March 2013 |
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10.15 10.45 |
Prudential Seminar Theatre Getting The Right Care, Support & Public Services For You |
10.15 10.45 |
Prudential Seminar Theatre Getting The Right Care, Support & Public Services For You
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11.15 12.00 |
Travel Seminar Theatre
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11.15 12.00
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Travel Seminar Theatre
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13.00 13.45 |
Chinese Cuisine with Sweet Mandarin
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13.00 13.45 |
Chinese Cuisine with Sweet Mandarin
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14.00 14.45 |
Travel Seminar Theatre |
14.00 14.45 |
Travel Seminar Theatre |
15.30 16.00
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Midriff Misery, Fiona Kirk |
15.30 16.00 |
Midriff Misery, Fiona Kirk |
The signer may also be available to assist visitors to speak to exhibitors. This cannot be guaranteed however, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
In between sessions the Sign Language Interpreter can be found on The 50+ Show stand.
GET CRAFTING WITH CRAFTELICIOUS
Come along and participate in decopatch activities and watch some demonstrations on how to upcycle furniture and how to "jazz up your junk"
SING ALONG WITH THE CRYSTAL CHORDS
See the Crystals brighten up The 50+ Show with their diverse repertoire, from classics to beautiful ballads, they will be performing on Sat 2nd March
FREE HEALTH CHECKS IN THE HEALTH ZONE
Come and meet the staff from Cancer Research UK who will be carrying out very simple BMI and smokerlyzer tests.
