Hi Bev,
here is the reply from the editor
"Hi Colin
The dress code for the gala dinner is either black tie or lounge suit.
Kind regards,"
It sounds as though the other two are smart casual. That's what I am assuming.
It sounds hectic for you, you need to be planned. I went on holiday to Tenerife in February flying out on the Saturday. Then work decided to sent me to Berlin the week before getting back on Friday night. I had to double up on everything in case my luggage went missing on the way back.
I am driving down from Sandbach , Cheshire on the Wednesday. I aim to get there for check-in at 3.00 pm.
See you there
Colin