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\title{\huge Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath}
\author{Geoff Smith,\\ Treasurer of Groups St Andrews 1997,\\
School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, England
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\centerline{Conference email address: \bf groups97@dcs.st-and.ac.uk}
 
The conference arrival day is Saturday 26th July 1997.
The conference departure day is Saturday 9th August 1997.
Sunday 3rd August is a rest day. We gratefully acknowledge the 
financial support of the Edinburgh and London Mathematical
Societies.
 
The general format will be similar to previous Groups St Andrews
meetings. We have five speakers giving courses of lectures
in the first week, and a wide diversity of talks and invited 
lectures in the second
week. The lecture courses will be given by 
Laszlo Babai (Chicago), Martin Bridson (Oxford), Chris Brookes (Cambridge),
Cheryl Praeger (Western Australia) and Aner Shalev (Jerusalem). 
 
In the second week there will be two {\em theme days} celebrating
mathematics in the spirit of William Burnside and Roger Lyndon.
The programmes on these days will be co-ordinated by 
Efim Zelmanov (Yale)
and Charles F. Miller III (Melbourne)
respectively.
 
Local conference arrangements are all being handled by Geoff Smith
at Bath (G.C.Smith@bath.ac.uk). Anything to do with money or accommodation
is his province.
 
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\centerline{\bf Talks and Papers}
 
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A form is enclosed which enables you to request time to
present a talk at the meeting. Colin Campbell and Edmund Robertson
are dealing with this aspect of the organization, so this
form should be returned to St Andrews. The proceedings of the 
conference will be published by Cambridge University Press as
usual, and articles will only appear in the proceedings 
subject to a reviewing process.
 
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\centerline{\bf Pre-Registration and Registration Fees}
 
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Please find attached a {\bf Pre-Registration
Form} which you
can use to reserve accommodation. The
arrangements are designed to be very economical, to encourage 
post-graduate participation and to make the conference accessible
to as many people as possible. In particular, substantial discounts
are available in return for early payment. We encourage everyone
to pre-register and register as early as possible to avoid 
disappointment. We have accommodation reserved to cope with
numbers who attended Galway in 1993. If there is more demand,
later bookings may have to be turned away.
 
We appreciate that people based in countries with {\bf no
banking infrastructure} may find it difficult to arrange 
for payment before the conference and in time to qualify for 
discounts. At the discretion
of the Treasurer, the discounts may remain available to
such persons up until July 26th 1997 (though they should
return the various forms, and
firmly commit themselves to coming).
 
A small non-returnable {\em pre-registration fee} is payable 
by all persons intending to attend {\bf Groups St Andrews
1997 in Bath}, and by all accompanying persons.
This fee is {\bf UK \pounds 25} or {\bf US \$45}, but 
is reduced to {\bf UK \pounds 15} or {\bf US \$27} provided
payment is received in Bath on or before March 15th 1997.
 
The conference Registration Fee is {\bf UK \pounds 140 (US \$252)}
payable on or before arrival on July 26th 1997. However, there
is a {\bf substantial discount} available and the 
registration fee drops to {\bf UK \pounds 110 (US\$198)} if payment 
is received in Bath on or before {\bf May 31st 1997.} This fee
includes the cost of the conference proceedings, coffee and
tea, and the social events.
 
There will be an attractive social programme, and non-mathematical
accompanying adults are welcome to participate fully. This includes
the conference dinner, a civic reception, coach trips and the
conference cricket match.
 
Accompanying persons aged 18 years or over pay full pre-registration fees
and half registration fees (with proportionate discounts 
for prompt payment).
They are not 
entitled to tea and coffee except by special arrangement with 
the Treasurer.
 
Children aged 17 or younger pay the pre-registration fee
but are exempt from the registration fee. Children may go on 
the conference afternoon coach trips, but
may not attend other conference events unless
special arrangements are made with the Treasurer.
 
All payments may be made {\bf only} in one of the following forms.
 
1. Cash in sterling (British currency).\\
2. Cash in United States dollars.\\
3. A sterling cheque drawn on a British bank.\\
4. A bankers draft in sterling (British currency). 
 
{\bf The fourth form of payment is the
obvious method for people based outside the United Kingdom.} 
 
Cheques should be made payable to {\bf Groups 1997}.
Paper receipts will be available at the conference,
and email receipts will be sent automatically provided
you supply an email address.
 
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\centerline{\bf Accommodation }
 
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There are four accommodation options. All campus accommodation is
self-catering, and people on a tight budget therefore have the
option of preparing all their own meals. Bookings may be made for 
the first week (leaving Saturday August 2nd) or the second week (arriving
Sunday 3rd August) or both. Booking is by the week, and if you
book for both weeks, you (of course) also get the use of your 
room on the night of Saturday August 2nd. 
 
{\bf Option A} Single room, \pounds 100 per week (discounted to
\pounds 80 per week if payment is received in Bath by May 31st 1997).
 
{\bf Option B}  Single room, \pounds 130 per week (discounted to
\pounds 112 per week if payment is received in Bath by May 31st 1997).
 
{\bf Option C}  Single room, \pounds 160 per week (discounted to
\pounds 140 per week if payment is received in Bath by May 31st 1997).
 
{\bf Option D} Private flat for four, \pounds 270 per week (discounted to
\pounds 240 per week if payment is received in Bath by May 31st 1997).
 
Payment is also acceptable in US dollars (cash only)
at the rate of UK \pounds 1 = US\$1:80.
 
Descriptions: All accommodation is at least of a reasonable standard.
 
Option A  Washbasin in room. Shared toilets and showers.
 
Option B  Ensuite facilities (shower, toilet and washbasin).
 
Option C  Full spacious ensuite facilities (including bath).
 
Option D  A self contained flat for four people. We have only a limited number
of such flats available. This is a particularly attractive option
for families with small children (extra camp beds can be supplied). 
It would be sensible to return your Pre-Registration Form {\bf immediately} 
if you wish to try to reserve a flat.
 
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\centerline{\bf Catering}
 
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The University of Bath's main catering facilities will be occupied
by an Open University conference throughout 
Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath. However, there are a couple of food
outlets on campus which will sell rolls and sandwiches, and
remain open during the evening.
We suggest that the following regime may prove healthy and
attractive.
 
 
{\bf Breakfast:} You have this in your room or kitchen, purchasing
food and drink for this purpose from the campus shop or in
Bath city centre.
 
{\bf Lunch:} 
We expect that most people will not want to have to prepare their own
lunches during the limited break in the conference programme
in the middle of the day.
We have therefore arranged for good quality `meals on trays' 
to be delivered
to the accommodation area at lunchtime every day except for
the rest day on Sunday August 3rd. The menus
will vary widely, but will avoid foods likely
to give rise to health concerns.
A vegetarian option will be available (but it must be ordered 
in advance). Persons with specific dietary requirements
(medical or religious) should write to the Treasurer
as soon as possible and he will try to help. 
 
These meals will be
delivered only to people who have ordered them, and it is therefore
imperative that you apply for these lunches in time, should
you wish to take them.
 
The price is
\pounds 42 for 7 lunches during
Sunday July 27th - Saturday August 2nd. 
 
Sunday August 3rd is a rest day and we assume that people will 
make their own arrangements for lunch.
 
The price is 
\pounds  30  for 5 lunches during 
Monday August 4th - Friday August 8th.
 
 
{\bf Dinner:} Conferees are responsible for finding their own dinner.
One evening there will be a conference dinner
off campus which may be attended by everyone who has paid a registration
fee (even half fee). On other evenings you may wish to eat in your own
kitchen, or to take a short bus trip to the centre of Bath. The city
contains a very large number of restaurants specializing
in diverse cuisines. Many Public Houses serve inexpensive evening meals.
A comprehensive list of restaurants, caf\'es, take-aways and
public houses will be available on arrival, together with
expert reviews.
 
The buses run every few minutes between campus and the city centre.
The journey time is about 10 minutes. 
Bath is a small, relaxed, friendly town,
and most people find it is a very safe place.
 
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\centerline{\bf Refreshments}
 
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The Senior Common Room bar of the University of Bath will be
available to conferees every evening during the conference.
At this time of year very few of the academic staff of the 
University use this facility in the evenings, so we expect
to have (almost) exclusive use of the bar.
 
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\centerline{\bf Smoking}
 
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The University of Bath operates a {\bf no smoking} policy save for certain
designated areas. There is such a designated area in a room close
to the SCR bar. Almost all British restaurants and public houses
permit smoking, and a list of the few exceptions in Bath will be available
on arrival.
 
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\centerline{\huge Summary}
 
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Early booking and early payment is advised to ensure the 
accommodation of your choice.
 
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1. Send the {\bf Pre-Registration Form}, with payment, to Bath now --
or at least to arrive by March 15th 1997 {\bf otherwise the price goes up}.
State on the form what sort of accommodation you require.
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
2. Send the {\bf Registration Form} with your registration fee
and accommodation fee to arrive by May 31st 1997 {\bf ( otherwise the price 
goes up
and there may not be space for you!)}.
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
3. If you want to give a talk, fill in the {\bf Talk Form} and send
it to arrive in St Andrews before May 31st 1997 (otherwise there
is little chance that you will get a slot).
 
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4. Send the {\bf Lunch Form} with payment to arrive before July 1st 1997
(if you require lunch).
 
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5. Payments can only be made using one of the {\bf four specified methods}.
It is acceptable to lump together payments -- for example by writing
a UK cheque in sterling to cover lunches, registration and accommodation.
 
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6. Web users should peruse the conference web site
http://www.bath.ac.uk/$\sim$masgcs/gps97/
where more and more information about the conference programme,
the city of Bath, travel advice, social events
and so on will appear as time goes by.
This is in addition to information which will be sent out
in electronic or paper form to all who pre-register.
 
\pagebreak
 
\centerline{\huge Pre-Registration Form}
 
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\centerline{\bf Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath}
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
\centerline{\bf For 
discounted rates, form and payment must arrive by 15th March 1997}
 
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Name:
 
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Address for written correspondence:
 
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Email and fax addresses if possible:
 
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Telephone numbers if possible: 
 
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Preferred badge name and affiliation (including title if desired):
 
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Names of accompanying persons:
 
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My first preference for accommodation is A/B/C/D.
 
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My second preference for accommodation is A/B/C/D.
 
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I seek accommodation for  week 1 / week 2 / both weeks / neither week
(please specify).   
 
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I provisionally expect that I and my party will/will not
want lunch delivered (delete as necessary).
 
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{\em A non-returnable {\em pre-registration fee} is payable
by all persons intending to attend {\bf Groups St Andrews
1997 in Bath}, and by all accompanying persons.
This fee is {\bf UK \pounds 25} or {\bf US \$45}, but
is reduced to {\bf UK \pounds 15} or {\bf US \$27} provided
payment is received in Bath on or before March 15th 1997.}
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
{\bf $\bullet$ I enclose payment} for the appropriate number of pre-registrationfees in  the form of:
 
\vspace{4ex}
 
(Recall the restrictions on methods of payment; cheques should
be made in favour of {\bf Groups 1997}.)
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
Space for any personal comments or requests (e.g. I request
a formal written invitation to attend the conference):
 
\vspace{4ex}
 
Please return this form to:\\ {\bf Dr Geoff Smith\\
Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath\\
School of Mathematical Sciences\\
University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, England\\fax: +44 1225 826492}
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\centerline{\huge Lunch Form}
 
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\centerline{\bf Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath}
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
\centerline{\bf This form must arrive in Bath before July 1st 1997} 
 
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Name:
 
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Affiliation:
 
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{\em Recall that the prices are UK \pounds 42 for 7 lunches during
Sunday July 27th - Saturday August 2nd and
UK \pounds  30  for 5 lunches during
Monday August 4th - Friday August 8th.}
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
I request lunches in week 1 / week 2 / both weeks / not at all (delete
as appropriate).
\vspace{5ex}
 
Explain if you are paying for more than one person, and if
you are vegetarian or have other dietary requirements.
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
{\bf $\bullet$ I enclose appropriate payment} in the form of (insert details):
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
(Recall the restrictions on methods of payment; cheques should
 be made in favour of {\bf Groups 1997}. The dollar exchange rate
is UK \pounds 1 = US\$1:80 as usual.)
 
\vfill
 
Please return this form to:\\ 
{\bf Dr Geoff Smith\\
Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath\\
School of Mathematical Sciences\\
University of Bath\\ Bath BA2 7AY, England\\fax: +44 1225 826492}
 
\vfill
\pagebreak
 
\centerline{\huge Registration Form}
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
\centerline{\bf Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath}
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
\centerline{\bf For 
discounted rates, form and payment must arrive by May 31st 1997}
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
Name: 
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
Address for written correspondence:
 
\vspace{10ex}
 
Names of accompanying persons:
 
\vspace{10ex}
 
My first preference for accommodation is A/B/C/D.
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
My second preference for accommodation is A/B/C/D.
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
{$\bullet$ I enclose appropriate payment} for my first preference
accommodation in the form of (insert details):
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
(Recall the restrictions on methods of payment; cheques should
 be made in favour of {\bf Groups 1997}. If you cannot be assigned
 accommodation of the type you specify as a first preference,
 a financial correction must and will be made at the conference.) 
 
\vspace{2ex}
 
{$\bullet$ I enclose appropriate registration fee(s)} in the
form of (insert details):
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
{\em The conference Registration Fee is {\bf UK \pounds 140 (US \$252)}
payable on or before arrival on July 26th 1997. However, there
is a {\bf substantial discount} available and the
registration fee drops to {\bf UK \pounds 110 (US \$198)} if payment
is received in Bath on or before {\bf May 31st 1997.}}
 
\vfill
Please return this form to:\\
{\bf Dr Geoff Smith\\
Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath\\
School of Mathematical Sciences\\
University of Bath\\ Bath BA2 7AY, England\\fax: +44 1225 826492}
 
\vfill \pagebreak
 
\centerline{\huge Talk Form}
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
\centerline{\bf This form must arrive in St Andrews before May 31st 1997}
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
Name:
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
Affiliation:
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
Address for written correspondence:
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
Email and Fax address (if possible):
 
\vspace{5ex}
 
I wish to give a talk at Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath entitled:
 
\vspace{10ex}
 
I request a minimum of (insert number of minutes):
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
I wish to submit a paper associated with this talk
for consideration for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Yes/No
(delete as appropriate). Survey articles are particularly welcome.
Where possible the typesetting should be in plain 
\LaTeX. The use of symbol definitions and macros should be avoided in order
to simplify editorial work. Electronic versions of the articles
may be sent to {\bf groups97@dcs.st-and.ac.uk}
 
\vspace{3ex}
 
{\em Burnside day} will be on Monday August 4th and {\em Lyndon day}
will be on Thursday August 7th. Please indicate if you would like to
apply to speak on one of these {\em theme days}, and if so, which one.
 
\vfill
 
 
Please return this form to:
 
{\bf The Scientific Committee\\
Groups St Andrews 1997 in Bath\\
Mathematical Institute\\
University of St Andrews\\ 
North Haugh\\
St Andrews\\
Fife KY16 9SS\\ 
Scotland\\
fax +44 1334-463748}
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