Spring 2011 Arrivals

This blog entry will be updated as more details become available.

Sat, 8th Jan
09:00 (UK time) - All students due to arrive this weekend have now arrived at Harlaxton. Today we begin with an Opening Convocation and follow with various orientations and other activities before attending a formal Principal's Reception later this evening.

Fri, 7th Jan
15:00 (UK time) - The fourth and final coach/bus has arrived. We have picked up all students except five who will now make their own way to Harlaxton

12:30 (UK time)  - The second and third coaches/buses have arrived. The final (fourth) coach/bus has left Heathrow and we expect it to arrive at about 3pm. Unfortunately, five students missed the coaches and will make their own way to Harlaxton.

11:30 (UK time) - The first coach/bus has arrived and the second and third are about s about 45 mins away. Students are grabing a bite to eat, having a wander and asking lots of questions. 

10:10 (UK time)
The second and third coaches (buses) have now left Heathrow and are due to arrive at Harlaxton at approx. 13.00.

Fri, 7th Jan
09:00 (UK time)
Students began to arrive at Heathrow from 05.55 this morning and are being greeted by our couriers. The first coach (bus) of approx. 50 students left Heathrow at 08.40 and is due to arrive at Harlaxton at approx. 11.20.

Thurs 6th Jan
21:00  (UK time) - We are ready!
Our couriers are preparing to head down to London in a few hours to meet our Spring 2011 students at Heathrow airport.

We hope to expect the first arrivals at about 06:00 but we are aware of a few flight delays. We are regularly monitoring the situation and will be as flexible as we can regarding airport pickup.

All students have been given information by Earl Kirk on what to do if any of their flights are delayed or they miss the Heathrow airport  pick-up and we have repeated the essense of that advice here.

My best advice is to read the departure packet thoroughly. Prepare yourself. Keep the packet handy at all times. It tells passengers what to do and who to call in case of delays of problems, whether in the USA or the UK. Be sure you keep those phone numbers at hand in case you need to alert us to flight delays or changes. Students, be sure to keep me (Earl Kirk) up to date if you have travel changes.

The packet also provides step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions for how to get to Harlaxton Manor via the train if necessary—in case you are delayed well after the time the Harlaxton coaches can wait at the airport. If passengers are delayed on the morning of Friday 7 January, phone the manor (+44 (0) 1476 403000) upon arrival at Heathrow to see if the pick-up team is still at the airport, and then follow instructions. We will do our best to help you if at all possible. Just know that sometimes circumstances are beyond our control and you may be called on to help yourselves and your travel companions.