COVID-19 Announcements
Due to COVID-19 postponement, the convention has moved to Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May 2022, ironically, the dates we had originally planned to run Satellite 8. As with previous postponements, we plan to 'drag-and-drop' Satellite 7 from its current dates to the new ones: the convention will still take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with the same theme, guests, and programme.
COVID-19 Policy
Satellite Conventions expects everyone to do their part in keeping Covid out of the convention.
Subject to any further regulatory changes or further guidance from Scottish Government, our policy is as follows:
- We expect all members to:
- be (at least) triple vaccinated, unless medically exempt;
- be able to provide proof of vaccination status at Registration;
- carry out an LFT before travelling to the convention;
- wear face coverings in convention space when not actively eating or drinking, unless exempt;
- not attend if displaying Covid symptoms or if they have recorded a positive Covid test.
- In addition, we strongly recommend that members:
- carry out LFTs daily over the weekend;
- refrain from attending if they have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection even if you have tested negative for Covid;
- consider upgrading to an FFP2 or equivalent mask, for their own protection.
What happens to my membership for Satellite 7?
All Satellite 7 memberships will automatically roll forward to the new dates. Current members in Young Adult, Junior, Child or Infant categories will remain at that level, even if they have a birthday between February 2021 and May 2021 that would normally move members into a more expensive category. Do please let us know, however, so we can code your badge correctly.
Can I get a refund if I don't want to attend on the new dates?
As the convention is being postponed rather than cancelled, and to avoid running at a deficit, we unfortunately cannot offer refunds at this time. You can however transfer your membership to someone else, see our Refund Policy.
What about my hotel bedroom booking?
If you booked a room using the code that was provided to convention members then please contact the Crowne Plaza to move your booking to your new dates. You can cancel your booking without penalty up to 72 hours before your original intended arrival. Please note we cannot alter your hotel booking on your behalf. Anyone who chose to book their hotel bedroom independently should check the terms and conditions applicable to whoever they booked through.
We will re-open bedroom bookings for the re-arranged convention in the new year. We will alert all members that room bookings are re-opening at that time.
Are all the guests still attending?
We are pleased to confirm that both of our Guests of Honour, author Aliette de Bodard and artist Margaret Walty, will be attending on the revised dates. Our Day Guests, comic artist Kev F Sutherland and space engineer Professor Malcolm Macdonald have also committed to coming to Satellite 7 in May 2022... as has the fantastic Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre.
What about programme?
Programme development will continue, though at a slower rate. If you have already volunteered, we will simply carry forward your item to the new dates. If you have not yet volunteered, there is now even more time to do so. We are always happy to receive suggestions for interesting programme items (though can't guarantee to be able to run them all).
I have already volunteered to help the convention. Do I need to fill out new forms for the new dates?
No. If you have already volunteered we will assume that you are still willing to help. If you have not yet volunteered, please consider doing so. Satellite 7 will only be as good as you – the members – make it.
If you have any further questions please drop us a note at COVID19@seven.SatelliteX.org.uk
We would like to thank all our members for their patience at this very difficult time. Please do everything you can to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and well.
We hope to see you all in Glasgow in May 2022.
The Satellite 7 Committee