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QUOTE (Spindles @ Jun 6 2010, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was pretty open last year (hell, I'm pretty open outside of glasto) and the police had no concerns. The police at glasto were brilliant, they care about the thieves, the violent, the morons who ruin it for others. They are not looking to bust you for a henry of homegrown.
Last year I got to chat to the chief superintendent of avon and somerset constabulary during the weekend and he pretty much said exactly that also...his concern was that people had fun, were safe and caused no harm to others. The police onsite were, simply put, brilliant; they totally entered into the spirit of things.
Security however, another matter. I had no issues personally, but I saw a couple of incidents and have heard of much more (although I take what I hear with a pinch of salt if I didn't experience it myself). Do not let security see you skinning up, getting your gear out or anything that may encourage a search, this can lead to a heavy handed scene that is not pleasant and certainly NOT in the spirit of the festival.
Last year I got to chat to the chief superintendent of avon and somerset constabulary during the weekend and he pretty much said exactly that also...his concern was that people had fun, were safe and caused no harm to others. The police onsite were, simply put, brilliant; they totally entered into the spirit of things.
Security however, another matter. I had no issues personally, but I saw a couple of incidents and have heard of much more (although I take what I hear with a pinch of salt if I didn't experience it myself). Do not let security see you skinning up, getting your gear out or anything that may encourage a search, this can lead to a heavy handed scene that is not pleasant and certainly NOT in the spirit of the festival.
Same, never had any grief off the police personally. Always found they were brilliant. I have however had some issues with the Security, never been kicked out, just had a bit of grief. They seem very power hungary to me, as if they let it go to their head. Personally think they should only have volunteer stewards on site, let the special security do the stage front, but leave the coppers and volunteers on the gates and to patrol!
