15th June Event FAQs
Find out more about the event: thisisourage.co.uk/glasgow
I haven’t registered for a ticket. What should I do?
For members practising in Scotland and their guests, there is an Eventbrite registration for this event. As allocations are limited, we have opened a waiting list. Please access the Eventbrite link via your local district leader and register to join the waiting list.
For SGI-UK members from outside of Scotland, tickets have been allocated to specific people. There is no way for you to register for this event without being allocated a ticket.
As this is a ticketed event, do I need to bring my ticket confirmation to the event?
Yes, please bring your confirmation with you on your digital device and be ready to show it to the stewards as you enter Bute Hall. This is a PDF which will have been emailed to you. Printed copies of the confirmation will also be accepted.
Where are my tickets?
For SGI-UK members practising in Scotland and their guests, once you have booked tickets online via Eventbrite, your confirmation will be emailed to you. You can also download the Eventbrite app from the App Store and Google Play Store.
For SGI-UK members from outside of Scotland, you will receive confirmation in advance from SGI-UK.
Can I bring my young child with me?
As this event is aimed at teenagers (over 14) and adults, we do not have any activities planned for younger children. However, there will be a child-friendly space prepared in the Hunter Halls for parents of young children to view the event via live-stream. Please note that this is not a creche and parents will need to stay with their children to supervise them at all times.
You will still need to register to join this event from the space prepared in the Hunter Halls with children. Please email info.15thjune@gmail.com to let us know how many children will be accompanying you on the day.
Do you offer personal assistants/carers tickets?
Please email info.15thjune@gmail.com to share that your personal assistant/carer is accompanying you on the day.
I can no longer attend. Do I need to cancel my booking?
Yes, that way we can free up space to other attendees.
For members practising in Scotland and their guests, you should cancel your booking via Eventbrite. You can follow the instructions in this link: Cancel your free registration
For SGI-UK members from outside of Scotland, please email info.15thjune@gmail.com to cancel your booking.
I’m travelling to Glasgow for the 15th June event. Where can I stay?
Accommodation is limited at the University, so we encourage you to find accommodation in Glasgow, within commutable distance to Bute Hall. Here are a few suggestions of hotels and B&Bs:
Safestay Hostel
25-27 Elmbank Street, Charing Cross, G2 4PB
1.4 miles walk to Glasgow Uni
0.6 miles to St George’s Cross underground to either Hillhead Underground or Kelvinbridge underground, both 0.6 miles walk to Uni
Travelodge
78 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN
0.2 miles to Buchannan Street Underground to either Hillhead Underground or Kelvinbridge underground, both 0.6 miles walk to Uni
Sandyford Lodge
21 Royal Crescent, Finneston, G3 7SL
0.8 miles walk to Glasgow Uni
0.8 miles walk to St George’s Cross underground which is 0.6 miles from hotel to either Hillhead Underground or Kelvinbridge underground, both 0.6 miles walk to Uni
Please refer to the document entitled Transport Information for travel tips and information. You will receive this directly via email.
If I have used local accommodation and have large luggage, can I bring it with me to the event?
Yes, on arrival support staff will guide you to where you can store large items of luggage for the duration of the event.
Do I need to arrive at Bute Hall at a certain time?
Please arrive from 1.10pm to enter Bute Hall. Everyone is to be seated by 1.55pm at which time the event will start. You can also visit the Seeds of Hope and Action exhibition held in Hunter Halls from 10am if you arrive earlier. The exhibition will also be available to view again from 3.30pm until 5pm.
What if I arrive slightly later than the opening time?
Please try to arrive promptly so as not to disturb other audience members once the event has started. Of course, we will welcome you in when you arrive.
What time do I need to leave the university’s grounds on 15th June?
The event closes at 5pm.
As drinking water facilities are limited at the university, we encourage you to bring a full water bottle with you for your comfort.
Will food be provided?
Light refreshments will be provided after the Bute Hall event in the exhibition space in Hunter Halls (tea, coffee and biscuits). No other food or drink will be provided on the day. We cannot bring food into the venue so please do ensure you arrive having had a good lunch. We may have dairy-free milk, but can’t guarantee that the biscuits will cater to all dietary requirements.
There are toilets open to the public throughout the building. However, please be aware that the event is taking place in a beautiful but old building, so the number of toilets are limited.
We’re on a mission to make the event as inclusive as it can be. If you have any questions, please get in touch at info.15thjune@gmail.com. Support staff will be identifiable on the day. Please speak to someone if you are in need of assistance.
Entering and exiting
There is lift and accessibility ramp access for wheelchair users to enter and exit the hall. Our support staff will be able to guide and assist you on the day.
Getting around
There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
Deaf and hard of hearing attendees
There is a fixed induction loop in Bute Hall.
Event attendees can bring their trained guide dogs and assistance dogs.
Blind and visually impaired attendees
Event attendees can bring their trained guide dogs and assistance dogs.
I really want to see the Seeds of Hope and Action exhibition! Will there be an opportunity to view before 15th June?
Yes, the exhibition will be viewable on 14th June from 10.30am-4.30pm at St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow. You do not need to register for 14th June’s viewing. Please turn up.
Will there be photography or filming on the day?
Yes. As this is a historic event, it will be filmed and photographed on the day for posterity. So, if you are attending this public event, please be aware that you may be filmed and photographed. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on official SGI/Soka Gakkai’s (Japan and overseas) and SGI-UK’s websites, publications and social channels, plus future SGI-UK/SGI meetings. The official event photographers/videographers will be wearing distinctive lanyards.
Please refer to SGI-UK privacy policy as it contains important information on who we are and how and why we collect, store, use and share your personal information as well as your rights.
Can I share photos and videos from the event on social media?
We want this to be a safe and enjoyable space for everyone, so please be mindful of what you’re sharing on social media. We would encourage you to not to post any clearly identifiable images of a person on social media platforms but, if you do post photos of identifiable faces and personal features, please make sure you have consent from them first. Please don’t include people under 18 in your social posts.
Do get in touch with the 15th June celebration event’s registration team at info.15thjune@gmail.com if you have any further questions.
