Introduction

Our training is hosted at the locations detailed below. We have also provided you with a list of recommended hotels for the area. Some hotels will have an agreed SGI rate, please let the reception know this at the time of booking or you are welcome to contact us to assist with any hotel requirements.

Location
Training will be conducted at one of the locations below. Lunches are provided as part of your training package.  All classes begin at 09h30.Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.

Travel
You are responsible for all travel arrangements to and from our training facilities. For our Munich and France sessions, please allow at least 1 hour minimum traveling time from the main airport to our training centre. In Reading,  It is recommended that you travel to Heathrow Airport and you can use the RailAir Bus Service or National Rail Service to Reading town centre, stopping at the main Reading Station. Train from Reading Train Station to Winnersh Train Station, £3.10 One Day Return£13.70 Weekly ticket (a passport photo is required)Then 5 minutes walk from Winnersh Training Station to SGI training centre

Smoking/Dress Code
Smoking is not permitted in the building. During breaks, students may smoke outside. Casual dress is acceptable while attending classes at SGI.

Equipment
Each student will have the use of an SGI workstation for lab exercises. Some classes will have one system and graphics display unit for two students. Access to appropriate reference material is provided in addition to class material and notes. Some training locations may require students to bring their own laptop for training, but this will be communicated in advance for a specific training course.

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Recommended Accommodations

The following list of hotels have been chosen primarily for their close proximity. There are no hotels within walking distance. When making your reservation for the following hotels, remember to ask for the SGI Corporate Rate. Not all hotels apply.

Best Western Reading Moat House
Mill Lane
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5DF

Tel: +44 (0) 118 949 9988

 

Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct10
Wharfedale Road
Winnersh Triangle Reading
RG41 5TS
United Kingdom

Front Desk: 44-1189-440444
Hotel Fax: 44-1189-440033

 

Penta Hotel
Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7RH
Tel: +44 (0) 118 958 6222
Fax: +44 (0) 118 959 7842

 

 

Ibis Hotel
25A Friar Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1DP

The Penta, IBIS are all located in the city centre and within walking distance from
the Train Station. The Holiday Inn and Reading Moat House Hotel are in walking distance to SGI
training centre.

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Directions

Bus Service:

Heathrow to Reading Train Station
http://www.railair.com/
£14 single
£22 return valid for 1 month
Service is every 20 minutes and departs from terminals 1-5


Taxi:


+-£100 one way from Heathrow to Reading City Centre
+-£20 one way from Reading Train Station to SGI Office
You could also check with the hotel if they have any services available.
Train from Reading Train Station to Winnersh Train Station
£3.10 One Day Return
£14.40 Weekly ticket (a passport photo is required)


Then 5 minutes walk from Winnersh Training Station to SGI training centre
(Turn left outside Winnersh Training Station, cross the main road, Sage building is 200 meters
away)

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