OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY EVENT 2015 6-9 August 2015, Tampere, Finland

2

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions concerning registration, accommodation, travel etc.

please contact:

Tavicon Ltd., TAVI Congress BureauMs Pia Banerjee-Rikkonen

Project Manager Ilmailunkatu 20

FI-33900 Tampere, FinlandTel. +358 3 233 0470

Fax. +358 207 701 201e-mail: ob-ps2015@tavicon.fi

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Olave Baden-Powell SocietyMs Inga Pikse

ManagerWorld BureauOlave Centre

12c Lyndhurst RoadLondon NW3 5PQ

England,Tel. +44 20 7433 6438Fax. +44 20 7431 3764

e-mail: inga@wagggs.org

USEFUL LINKS

www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015www.visittampere.fi

visitfinland.comwww.partio.fi/en

3

WELCOME TO FINLAND

A NORDIC COUNTRY OF NATURAL

BEAUTY AND WARM HOSPITALITY

The members of the Olave Baden-Powell Society in Finland and the Guides and Scouts of Finland look forward to welcoming all members and guests from around the world to Tampere for the OB-PS Event 2015.

The theme of the event is Guides – Future Leaders. Among other interesting things our programme will include a panel session with young leaders from Finland. This session will address different aspects of leadership as well as leadership training methods.

The social programme of the event includes excursions. You will for instance have an opportunity to visit a scout camp on an island near the city centre. Local guides and scouts will also arrange an evening programme and activities in the park outside the Event Hall.

We warmly welcome you to the OB-PS Event 2015! We hope to see many present and future members of the Olave Baden-Powell Society in Tampere next summer. We also encourage you to bring your family and friends. We will make sure you have an unforgettable visit and enjoy the event in Finland.

See you in Finland!

Doris StockmannChair of the Organising Committee

4

TAMPERE

Tampere is the third largest city in Finland and the largest inland centre in the Nordic countries. The city has over 220,000 and the Tampere region close to half a million inhabitants.

Tampere lies at the heart of Finland’s second most significant economic region. It is the scientific, cultural, commercial and industrial centre of this rapidly growing region in Finland.

Founded in 1779, Tampere is situated on an isthmus between lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi, in a beautiful lake and ridge scenery. The Tammerkoski rapids run through the city.

Tampere plays an important role in Finnish industrial history: the Finlayson cotton mill was the first largescale industrial enterprise in Finland, and the first electric light in the Nordic countries was lit in Finlayson’s factory hall.

Today Tampere is known as a centre of leading-edge technology, research, education, culture, sports and business. Tampere University has many faculties and is well known for its Women’s studies. Tampere University of Technology and Tampere University of Applied sciences also attract many students.

TAMPERE HALL CONGRESS AND CONCERT CENTRE

The OB-PS 2015 Event venue, the Congress and Concert Centre, Tampere Hall, is located in a beautiful city park area close to the city centre. Tampere Hall is Scandinavia’s largest Congress and Concert Centre and has been voted the best congress venue in Finland on five separate occasions.

Tampere Hall is close to the railway station and within 5-10 minutes’ walking distance from all event hotels.

For further information about the event venue: www.tamperehall.com

Address: Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere, Finland

5

REGISTRATION

Participants should register using the online form at www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015. Registration will be open from 12 January 2015.

The OB-PS Event 2015 fee covers all programme items in the Tampere Hall, including meals, as well as the Friday and Sunday excursions. Reservations for accommodation and pre & post tours as well as shirt orders should be made on the same registration form. Kindly make sure that you receive the automatic e-mail reply to your registration.

If you register as a guest, please write the name of your host on the registration form.

Please give your travel details on the reservation form. If you have not yet made your travel plans at the time of registration, please send the travel details to Inga Pikse at the World Bureau when you have made your travel arrangements. E-mail: inga@wagggs.org or phone +44 (0)20 7433 6438.Please see Accommodation for more information on event hotels and hotel reservations.

EVENT FEES

Early registration Late registration (until 6 March, 2015) (from 7 March, 2015)640 EUR 740 EUR€No VAT will be added to the fees.

The event fee includes:Admission to the OB-PS Event 2015, event material, lunches and refreshments, Welcome party, Tampere City Reception, Gala dinner, Friday and Sunday excursions, event services at the venue.

Please note that costs for travel, accommodation and insurances are not included in the fees.

PAYMENT AND CONFIRMATION

All payments (event fee, excursions, hotel deposit and payment for the event shirt) should be made in advance in euros (EUR) in connection with the registration. When registering online, you will receive an automatic e-mail reply acknowledging your registration.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Credit card: Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard are accepted.

Bank transfer to the event account.

Bank: Pohjola Bank PlcAddress: P.O.Box 308, FIN-00013 POHJOLA SWIFT/BIC code: OKOYFIHHAccount number/IBAN: FI11 5730 0820 6481 82Account holder: OB-PS 2015 EventReference: Delegate’s personal reference number

Please use the participant’s reference number when making the bank transfer. The reference number will be shown on the automatic reply that you will receive after submitting the registration form online. Payment by bank transfer is to be settled within two weeks of registration. Credit card payments will reach the recipient immediately.

Note! • All payments should be made excluding

possible banking charges.• Bank drafts as well as personal, traveller’s or

company cheques cannot be accepted.

6

CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION

Tavicon will confirm the participation upon receiving the registration and payments. No participation confirmation letters will be sent before all the payments (including hotel deposit, payment for excursions, pre and post tours and event shirt) have been received.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Kindly note that all cancellations and/or changes to registration and accommodation must be made in writing to Tavicon by e-mail: ob-ps2015@tavicon.fi or by fax: +358 207 701 201.

If a cancellation for the participation and/or hotel reservation is received by 15 March 2015, the event fee will be refunded with the exception of a handling fee of EUR 50 and/or the hotel deposit will be refunded minus EUR 20 handling fee. No refunds of the event fee, hotel deposit, event shirt order or the golf tournament can be made for cancellations received after 15 March 2015. Please note, however, that for Savonlinna Opera pre tour no refunds can be made after 6 March and for Mänttä, St Petersburg and Helsinki/Tallinn pre and post tours no refunds can be made after 4 May 2015. Please also note that no-show does not constitute cancellation.

In a case of no-show, there will be no refund of the event fee, dinner payment or the hotel deposit. There is no extra fee if a registration is transferred to another person.

ACCOMMODATION

RESERVATIONS, EVENT HOTELS

In order to benefit from the special event rates you must make your hotel reservation at the chosen event hotel on the online registration form when registering to the event. Please note that early booking is recommended since the rooms are subject to availability.

All prices are per room per night and include breakfast. All the rooms are non-smoking and have a wireless internet connection.

HOTEL DEPOSIT

To guarantee your hotel reservation, a deposit of one night’s room rate is required together with the event fee. The deposit will be forwarded to the hotel and it will be deducted from your final hotel bill when you check out.

When two persons share a double room, both indicate the reservation on the registration form, but only one participant needs to pay the hotel deposit, the other participant voids the deposit by ticking the option “I share a previously reserved double room”. On the registration form, please remember to indicate the name of the person you are sharing a room with.

Please see the cancellation and refund policy on the left column.

6

7

EVENT HOTELS

The hotels listed below will offer special rates for the Olave Baden-Powell Society Event 2015 guests. All rooms are subject to availability.

SOLO SOKOS HOTEL TORNI TAMPERE – MAIN HOTEL

Address: Ratapihankatu 43, Tampere

The main hotel of the OB-PS Event 2015 is Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere. It is the newest hotel building in Tampere, with 25 stories in total. The hotel rooms are in 22 stories. The hotel was opened in October 2014 and it is a combination of pioneering architecture and historical milieu. Walking distance to Tampere Hall, the event venue, is 5 minutes.

HOTEL CUMULUS RAUTATIENKATU

Address: Rautatienkatu 21, Tampere

Cumulus Rautatienkatu is a comfortable new hotel (built in 2012) located in the heart of the city, close to the railway station. Walking distance to Tampere Hall, the event venue, is 10 minutes.

SCANDIC TAMPERE CITY

Address: Hämeenkatu 1, Tampere

Hotel Scandic Tampere City is located in the centre of Tampere, opposite the railway station. Walking distance to Tampere Hall, the event venue, is 10 minutes.

DREAM HOTEL

Address: Åkerlundinkatu 2, Tampere

The Dream Hotel in the same building as Dream Hostel was opened in August 2014. Dream Hostel is a neat, tastefully designed and centrally located award-winning hostel run by a young, traveller-minded family. Walking distance to Tampere Hall, the event venue, is a couple of minutes.

All prices include breakfast

Single room (eur/night)

Double room (eur/night)

Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

119 139

Hotel Cumulus Rautatienkatu

102 122

ScandicTampere City

105 115

DreamHotel

90.50 96

8

PROGRAMME – MORE DETAILS

THURSDAY, 6 AUGUST WELCOME PARTY

Local Guides and Scouts are in action in Sorsapuisto Park which is connected to the Tampere Hall. As part of the yearly city event Nocturnal Night Guides and Scouts provide activities for all in the park. OB-PS participants have an opportunity to visit the park during the welcome party and see Guides and Scouts in action.

FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST

The event starts with the official opening, followed by a dialogue between generations, a Keynote speaker exchanges views with a young leader on the status of women. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts presents its global activities. After lunch the participants can choose between the following optional excursions:

Public library services and new learning environmentsThe library opens doors to culture, education and recreation and thus promotes wellbeing. In this tour you will visit the newest Library in Tampere. You will also hear about TOP school project which is aiming to modernize learning environments in schools.

Health Technology The Tampere University Hospital campus, a center of expertise of renewing health, has a strong focus in revolutionary research and treatments. The Institute of Biomedical Technology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences of Tampere University and biotechnology hub Finn-Medi along with many R&D companies are located in the area.

Physical Education and Nature TourThe UKK (Urho Kaleva Kekkonen) Institute for Health Promotion Research implements projects that generate information on the health benefits and promotion of physical activity. The UKK Institute shares the most recent information with health promoters and professionals and give guidelines on healthy physical activity and nutrition.

Mediapolis Mediapolis is center of storytelling and digital industries located in Tampere, Finland. It is a place for today’s TV and movie productions. It is an environment where companies and students are working side-by-side in an energetic atmosphere creating stories for new emerging media. Mediapolis with connections to high technology and community provides a productive frame for success.

The Presentation CeremonyIn the late afternoon the Presentation Ceremony takes place, when all the new members receive their insignia from Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte. After the ceremony all participants are invited to the Tampere City reception.

SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST

The theme of the day is Guides - Future Leaders. Young leaders from different countries will present their experiences. The Guides and Scouts of Finland will tell about their different leadership programs. In the afternoon we will learn from the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts about their achievements and Olave Baden-Powell Society will update the participants of what has taken place and what the plans are for the future. There will also be Workshops on successful projects and best practices.

SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST

Lake tour to Guide and Scout Camp on Viikinsaari Island Viikinsaari is a summer recreation island for the whole family, only a 20-minute boat trip away from the city centre. Guides and scouts will be camping on the island on this weekend and on this tour you will visit the campsite and meet the local Guides and Scouts. Tour will return around 11.00.

Tampere City Sightseeing and Art Museum visitA 1.5 hour city sightseeing guided in English provides a comprehensive overview of the most important sights in Tampere city centre. A guided visit at the Sara Hilden Art Museum will complete the tour.

OLAV

E BA

DEN-

POW

ELL

SOCI

ETY

EVEN

T 20

15Ta

mpe

re, F

inla

nd

PREL

IMIN

ARY

PROG

RAM

ME

Thur

sday

, 6

Augu

stFr

iday

, 7

Augu

stSa

turd

ay, 8

Augu

stSu

nday

, 9

Augu

st8:

00

9:00

12:0

0

13:0

0

13:4

5

16:0

0

17:3

0

18:0

0

19:0

0

Optio

nal E

xcur

sion

s•

Lake

tou

r to

Gui

de a

nd S

cout

Ca

mp

• Ci

ty S

ight

seei

ng &

Art

Tou

r

Fare

wel

l Lun

ch

Depa

rtur

e to

the

Pos

t Ev

ent

Tour

s

Regi

stra

tion

at T

ampe

re H

all

Open

ing

Cere

mon

y

Dial

ogue

bet

wee

n Ge

nera

tions

Keyn

ote

Spea

kers

on

stat

us o

n

wom

en

WAG

GGS

Glob

al A

ctiv

ities

Lunc

h

Excu

rsio

ns•

Publ

ic L

ibra

ry a

nd n

ew

lear

ning

env

iron

men

ts

• He

alth

Tec

hnol

ogy

• Ph

ysic

al E

duca

tion

and

Nat

ure

tour

• M

edia

polis

Pres

enta

tion

Cere

mon

y

at T

ampe

re U

nive

rsity

Tam

pere

City

Rec

eptio

n

Guid

es -

Fut

ure

Lead

ers

Pane

l Dis

cuss

ion

with

You

ng L

eade

rs

Guid

ing

and

Scou

ting

in F

inla

nd

Golf

Tour

nam

ent

Lunc

h

OB-P

S –

WAG

GGS

Upd

ate

Wor

ksho

ps o

n su

cces

sful

pro

ject

s an

d be

st p

ract

icie

s

Coun

try

Mee

tings

Coor

dina

tors

´ M

eetin

g

Gala

Din

ner

at T

ampe

re H

all

Regi

stra

tion

open

s at

Tam

pere

Hal

l

Wel

com

e Pa

rty,

Buf

fet

Dinn

er

at T

ampe

re H

all

Guid

e an

d Sc

out ac

tiviti

es in

the

Par

k

10

PRE EVENT TOUR SAVONLINNA – OPERA TOUR

The medieval Olavinlinna Castle offers a beautiful setting for the world famous Savonlinna Opera Festival every summer. Lake views, forests, fortress walls and fantastic music that fills the heart. Come and enjoy Verdi’s La Traviata in surroundings you have never seen before.

Departure from Helsinki: Saturday 1 August at 7:30 Arrival in Tampere: Sunday 2 August at 18:30 Price: 640 EUR/person (minimum 20 persons)

The price includes coach transport Helsinki-Savonlinna-Tampere, accommodation including breakfast in double rooms in Hotel Tott in Savonlinna, two lunches, one dinner, Verdi’s La Traviata Opera performance ticket in price category 2, a guided walking tour and a steam boat cruise in Savonlinna, visit to gardens and shopping opportunities. Table drinks not included, single room surcharge 56 EUR.

For further information about the Savonlinna Opera tour, see www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015. Kindly note that payment for the Savonlinna pre tour must be made by 6 March 2015.

Please note that you can participate in both Savonlinna and Mänttä Pre Event Tours.

PRE EVENT TOUR MÄNTTÄ – ART TOUR

In Mänttä, a small town deep in the Finnish forest, the past is entwined with the present in a unique way. At the Gösta Art Museum great masters shake hands with fresh newcomers and the Gustaf Museum tells you the interesting story of the birth of this paper-mill town. Culture, handicrafts, coffee shops and a walk in the Mänttä Hill nature reserve give you another view of this picturesque place.

Departure from Tampere: Monday 3 August at 7:30Return to Tampere: Tuesday 4 August at 19:00 Price: 355 EUR/person (minimum 20 persons)

The price includes coach transport Tampere-Mänttä-Tampere, accommodation including breakfast in double rooms at Mänttä Club (some of the rooms are with shared bathroom); lunches, dinner at Mänttä Club, visits to Gustaf and Gösta Museums, Honkahovi art exhibition, Mänttä Contemporary Art Festival exhibition, Handicraft centre in Mänttä. There are also shopping possibilities. Table drinks not included, single room surcharge 40 EUR.

For further information about the Mänttä Art tour, see www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015.

1 2

PRE AND POST EVENT TOURS

11

POST EVENT TOUR HELSINKI - TALLINN

Helsinki, the Daughter of the Baltic, Finland’s capital, welcomes you to its modern and relaxing atmosphere. Many sights can be reached on foot. After a whole day in Helsinki a 2.5 hour ferry trip to Estonia’s capital Tallinn, especially known for its Old Town where you stroll through narrow alleys, climb up the hill and have a view almost back to Finland! Medieval buildings and walls remind you of past centuries. Kadriorg Palace with its beautiful Park is a wonderful experience.

Departure from Tampere: Sunday 9 August at 14:00Return to Helsinki: Wednesday 12 August at 14:30 Price: 835 EUR/person (minimum 20 persons)

The price includes coach transport Tampere-Helsinki, ferry tickets Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki, accommodation for two nights including breakfast in double rooms in Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki and one night in Meriton Spa Hotel in Tallinn, two lunches, three dinners, a sightseeing tour and a sightseeing cruise in Helsinki, a sightseeing tour in Tallinn and visits to Tallinn TV tower, Kadriorg palace and park and the Old Town. Table drinks not included, single room surcharge 120 EUR.

For further information about the Helsinki-Tallinn post tour see www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015.

3 4 POST EVENT TOUR ST. PETERSBURG

St. Petersburg (former Leningrad), Venice of The North, is a blend of east and west. Get acquainted with the colorful and complex Russian culture; see the Hermitage, one of the world’s largest art museums. The building itself is a treasure. From a Neva river boat you can admire the City skyline. A visit to Pavlovsk Palace and Park takes you back to imperial times.

Departure from Tampere: Sunday 9 August at 13:15Return to Helsinki: Wednesday 12 August at 14:00 Price: 1155 EUR/person (minimum 20 persons)

The price includes coach transport to Lahti, return transport on the Allegro train in Eco class, accommodation for three nights in Hotel Petro Palace (****) in double rooms, breakfasts and dinners at the hotel, two lunches, visits to Catherine Palace, to the Imperial estate of Pavlovsk and its park in Pushkino and to the State Hermitage Museum with its Treasure Gallery, and a river boat tour. Table drinks not included, single room surcharge 275 EUR.

Please note that every participant on the tour to St. Petersburg must apply for his/her own visa.For further information about the St.Petersburg post tour see www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015.

Please note that timetables and prices have not yet been confirmed for August 2015, so the times, prices and programmes indicated above are only tentative and subject to change. Information about changes will immediately be posted on the OB-PS 2015 website at www.partio.fi/ob-ps2015.Please see the refund and cancellation policy under registration at page 6.

12

THE OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY IN FINLAND

The decision to establish the Olave Baden-Powell Society was taken by the WAGGGS World Conference 30 years ago in July 1984 and the first event was held in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1986. There were 90 Founding members, two of them from Finland, Kata Jouhki and Helvi Sipilä. Today the Society has over 1,300 members. The establishment of the Olave Baden-Powell Society has been a success story in many ways. The financial support that the Society has given to the World Association has been of great importance. Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting has become better known around the world and the events have become a forum for people to meet and learn more about worldwide Guiding and Scouting. In Finland there are 28 members, more will join at the coming event.

GUIDING AND SCOUTING IN FINLAND

Guiding and Scout-ing in Finland is based on work by volunteers. We provide non-formal education activities for the personal development of children and young people and our groups are open for all. We try to reach people from different backgrounds and focus on diversity. There are 750 local groups and about 70% of them have a Christian congregation as a background organisation. Local groups run by volunteers offer activities to all of our five age groups.

A typical feature of Finnish Guiding and Scouting is our young leaders: young people are given positions of responsibility from early on - typically leaders of local groups are in their twenties and regional level leaders and national level volunteers in their late twenties. In Finland our aim is that our organisation should truly be a movement for young people by young people. To enable this we need adults who support and mentor young leaders. Outdoor activities are an essential part of Guiding and Scouting in Finland; summer and winter camps, day trips in the forest and sailing are available to all. Our organisation is coeducational and most of the local groups are mixed.

Guiding and Scouting started in Finland in 1910. The Union of Finnish Girl Guides worked in co-operation with the Scout Union of Finland. In 1972 they merged and became one organisation, Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter ry (The Guides and Scouts of Finland).

At the moment the Guides and Scouts of Finland have 65,000 members – during the last few years the membership has been growing.

13

TRAVEL TO FINLAND

BY AIR TO HELSINKI

Around 40 airlines operate to Helsinki and Helsinki airport boasts more than 180 international landings daily. It is only 25 minutes from city centre. From Helsinki there is a train connection every hour to Tampere. There is a coach connection from Helsinki airport to Tampere.

BUS, FERRY AND TRAIN CONNECTIONS TO HELSINKI

There are daily ferry boats from Stockholm to Helsinki and Turku. Daily evening departures take you to your destination through the beautiful archipelago during the night. You can also travel to Finland by ferry from both Germany and Poland.

From Tallinn the fastest ferry to Helsinki takes less than two hours and there are a number of boats operating every hour. Frequent bus lines within the Baltic countries connect Latvia and Lithuania with the Estonian capital, Tallinn.

From Russia it is easy to reach Helsinki by train. There are daily connections from St. Petersburg and Moscow.

HOW TO GET TO TAMPERE

Tampere is located in southern Finland some 170 km north of Helsinki, the capital.

Both domestic and international travel connections to Tampere are good. The city is within easy reach by air and by land. Please visit www.visittampere.f i / ge t t i ng - to -and -a round -tampere/how-to-get-to-tampere for detailed information about travelling to Tampere.

BY AIR TO TAMPERE

There are direct flights to Tampere from Helsinki, Stockholm (Sweden), Bremen (Germany), London (UK), as well as Budapest (Hungary). Please note that flight connections are subject to change. For more information about flights to Tampere, see www.visittampere.fi/by-air

BY TRAIN TO TAMPERE

From and to Helsinki, there is a train practically every hour. Connections from other Finnish cities are also good. Please see www.vr.fi/en for further information.The railway station in Tampere is located in the heart of the city.

BY COACH TO TAMPERE

From Helsinki there is a coach to Tampere almost every hour. Please check the timetable on the Paunu bus website: www.paunu.fi/english.html

In Tampere long-distance intercity coaches arrive at and depart from the Long-Distance Coach Station, located approx. 500 metres from the railway station.

You will be met on arrival on 5–6 August at Helsinki airport and Tampere airport as well as Tampere railway station and Tampere bus station. Please give us detailed information on when and where you will arrive.

14

USEFUL INFORMATION

VISA INFORMATION

Finland is a member of the European Union and part of the Schengen area. Citizens of EU countries do not need a visa, but a valid passport is required. Citizens of other countries kindly see www.formin.fi for information about visas for Finland or contact the nearest Finnish Embassy. Please note that the application time for a visa may be over 3 months. Also please check visa formalities if you plan to visit the Russian Federation during your trip.

Tavicon congress bureau will send the proof of registration as soon as the full registration fee has been recieved. This document will serve as your invitation letter when applying for the visa.

Tavicon congress bureau will also assist applicants if needed in the visa application process. If you know you will need a visa for your entry into Finland, please start the application process in good time.

Questions about visas can also be e-mailed to: visas.passports@formin.fi.

INSURANCE

The registration fee does not include any insurance. We strongly recommend you to have your own travel and medical insurance before travelling.

TIME ZONE

Time in Finland is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

WEATHER AND CLOTHING

The temperature in Finland in August is around 20 degrees Celsius. For further information about the weather, see en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/tampere.

In summer, casual wear is pretty much the same as in other parts of northern and central Europe, but evenings can be cool, so it's a good idea to have a sweater and/or jacket and an umbrella at hand.

LANGUAGES

Finland is officially bilingual: Finnish is the first language of 92% and Swedish of 5.5% of the population. About 1,700 people in Lapland speak Sami (Lapp) languages. Most Finns speak at least some English.

Finnish has a reputation for being a difficult language, with many declensions and long words. You don't have to learn how to pronounce these words, but to help you get started, here the word for hello: "Hei". It's always polite to say "kiitos" for thank you, pronounced "keetos".

ELECTRICITY

220 volts (50HZ), plugs conform to the northern European standard with 2 round pins.

15

CURRENCY

The currency in Finland is the euro (EUR/€), divided into 100 cents. Please check the current exchange rates.

Foreign currency and travellers' cheques can be exchanged in exchange offices for example at the Helsinki airport, Helsinki railway station as well as in the centre of Tampere.

CREDIT CARDS

American Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, Access, Master Card and Visa & Visa Electron are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, larger shops and department stores.

OTTO – GETTING CASH

Please look for an ”Otto” sign to find an ATM to get cash in euros. There are about 1,500 ”Otto” ATMs all over Finland. ”Otto” ATMs serve you also in English.

TIPPING

Restaurant and taxi prices include service charges. Good service may still be rewarded with a tip.

GOLF

We are planning to offer a Golf opportunity on Saturday 8 August, at the beautiful 18-hole golf course at Lakeside Golf and Coutry Club in the Tampere region. The additional Golf fee will be confirmed later.

SOUVENIRS

A high quality polo shirt makes a nice souvenir from the event!A navy blue polo shirt with short sleeves and collar, event logo printed on front. Please, place your order on the registration form and kindly also take care of the payment in connection with your registration. Price 40 EUR.The following sizes are available: S, M, L, XL, and XXL. (We recommend that you order one size larger than you normally wear.)

FINLAND 2015Guides - Future Leaders

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY EVENT 2015Welcome to Tampere, Finland 6–9 August

• OB-PS achievements and news from WAGGGS •• Keynote speaker, Girl Guide success stories and experiences •

• Presentation ceremony and Gala Dinner •• Sightseeing combined with visiting interesting places •

• Meeting old and new friends •