Team UK are “super excited” to have today landed in Hungary ahead EuroSkills 2018. The 22 competitors flew nearly 1,000 miles to Budapest from Luton airport at roughly 9am this morning and spent the rest of the day touring the city centre before heading to the capital’s stunning houses of parliament. FE Week caught up with a couple of Team UK’s competitors a few hours after landing to find out how the camp is feeling. “The team feeling is great, it really makes you want to go for the competition,” said heavy truck maintenance contender Kieran Leyland. “We’ve got familiarisation tomorrow to see what equipment we’re going to be using and the specifics on the tasks we’ll be doing before competing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.” — FE Week (@FEWeek) September 24, 2018 Asked if he will be going for gold, Kieran added: “Yeah definitely. You’ve got to do your best and see how it comes out in the end.” Floristry competitor Elizabeth Newcombe said she and her teammates are “super excited” and “can’t wait to get into the competition”. “I’m ready to go for it and give it everything I’ve got,” she added. “[In the build to the competiton] I will be going over my notes, sketches, get everything ready to go and get into the right mindset. “I’m hoping to get gold. Let’s see what happens.” — FE Week (@FEWeek) September 24, 2018 The team will look to get in an early night tonight ahead of their familiarisation day tomorrow, where they can scout out the competition floor at the HUNGEXPO Budapest exhibition centre. Later that evening EuroSkills Budapest will host the opening ceremony before competitions start on Wednesday (September 26). The tournament will conclude on Friday with the closing ceremony held the day after where results will be revealed. FE Week is media partner and will be covering the competition every step of the way. Follow us on Twitter @feweek using the hashtags #TeamUK and #euroskillsbudapest2018. Team UK prepare to fly to Budapest at Luton airport
Debbie Scotton 26 September 2018 Wishing Team UK every success and enjoy the experience- good luck to you all.
Steve Whitehead CEO - Training 2000 Ltd 26 September 2018 Wishing you all the best, iall of you are winners and shining examples of what make the UK great.
Ruth Sparkes, Future Mag editor 26 September 2018 Best of luck guys!! Wishing we were there to cheer you on, but know we’re rooting for you :-))
Simon Perryman 26 September 2018 Every good wish to every Team UK competitor at World Skills. Go for Gold!!! Good Luck!!
Kal 26 September 2018 Go Team UK. Very proud of you all for being so committed and working hard. Great example for all those who follow in your steps.
Bryony Leonard 26 September 2018 Good luck to all participating in EuroSkills 2018 for Team UK. #goingforgold
Janice Bray, retired Connexions Chief Executive 26 September 2018 Congratulations on getting this far, and I wish you success at this stage of the competition, and enjoy as well.
Sue Taylor 26 September 2018 Go for it team UK! Good luck and wishing you all every success…EXCITING!
Tracy Casewell 26 September 2018 Amazing opportunity. Well done for getting there. Enjoy! Wish you all the very best. Go Team UK!!!
Mandy Crawford, University Vocational Awards Council 26 September 2018 Good luck Team UK #euroskillsbudapest2018 you are already winners.
Richard Jenkins 26 September 2018 Well done Team UK. You should each be justifiably proud of your achievements. Wishing you the very best at the competition and what ever the results; You are all winners!
Sara Southam 26 September 2018 Good luck Team UK! Enjoy the EuroSkills and make the most of this international opportunity!
Debbie Fennell - Vice Principal, West Lancs College 26 September 2018 Sending best wishes to our Team UK competitors at World Skills. This is an amazing opportunity to demonstrate how talented you are.
Sharon James 26 September 2018 Good luck to all the young people representing the UK at the Euroskills competition this week! So proud of these talented students and in particular, our Cardiff and the Vale Electrical Installation competitor ! Best of luck and enjoy the fantastic experience !
Lydia Butterworth 26 September 2018 Good luck – Team UK representing us at the World Skills competition. We are very proud of you.
Louise misselke 26 September 2018 Fantastic work Team UK, all the very best of luck for World Skills. You can do it!
Everyone at the Education and Training Foundation, and the Society for Education and Training 26 September 2018 Good luck to everyone representing the UK at this brilliant event – an opportunity to showcase both the great work and dedication of learners and of their committed and hardworking teachers and trainers!
Darren Shanley 26 September 2018 Good luck Team UK! From everyone at the STC Group Enjoy EuroSkills and do yourselves proud
Carol Snape 26 September 2018 Good Luck Team UK, everyone at Gateway Qualifications wishes you all the best at EuroSkills in Hungary – do the country proud!
Karen Caine 26 September 2018 Hope you have a fantastic time, and look forward to hearing about it in FE Week.
Shelagh Speakman 26 September 2018 Best of luck from everyone at Adult and Community Learning in St Helens.
SHARRON ROBBIE 26 September 2018 Good luck Team UK! From the Devon & Cornwall Training Provider Network. Enjoy the competition, we are all supporting you & know you will do us & yourselves proud!
Kevin Lewis 26 September 2018 Good luck to all Team UK competitors. Hard Work Wins! Be proud of what you have achieved and strive for even greater. TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Kevin
Dr Julie Mills 26 September 2018 Everyone at Milton Keynes College wishes Team UK taking part in the EuroSkills 2018 event the very best of luck for the competition. It’s wonderful to think that British students will be flying the flag not only for the country but for the FE sector. Time to show everyone what college students can do!
Bob Watmore 27 September 2018 Absorb every fantastic second of this opportunity for life changing experiences. You make us all proud of the skills in UK #goforgold
Lesley Blain 27 September 2018 Good luck to team to Team UK at Euroskills 2018 from everyone at Management Training Plus. We will watch your progress with interest and be supporting you all the way.
Richard Steer 28 September 2018 Best of luck to all Team UK competitors from all of us here at City College Norwich!