March Hare

I suspect it the person manually releasing them was off today. Assuming that’s how it works

doesn’t appear to be much different down there

It was about this time last year we had that evening with dozens of places available. I’ve got a few mates holding out for that

There is a lot more accessible camping

All looks like staff camping now. More room in Dairy though

Path change through Pennards, maybe after the chaos last year they listened

“You know the ones” made me chuckle 😂

Get there Monday lunch time if you can. You won’t regret it

100%. The game is on right until the Friday before the festival. I’ve bagged a placed myself that late

Old point but one I add every year. Your motivations to steward with oxfam are irrelevant. As long as you are contributing during your 8 hour shift, I don’t care why you are there

There is going to be a drop in interest over the next week. No way the current level of checking is sustainable without negativity affecting your career for a few days in a field. As that interest drops it will become easier for those who persevere

It’s the stockdale paradox

You could try direct with the festival. No idea how it works though

Enforcement varies. Your biggest challenge will be packing up on the Wednesday and moving your tent into the festival. Might end up doing it after a shift finishing at 2pm at opposite end of the festival. If Oxfam staff see you, you might be challenged. I’ve only seen one couple do it, it’s very much the exception. You’ll stand out hiking out the Oxfield with all your gear on your back. In theory, if you are caught, could end up with a cut wristband and escorted off site.

Ah that makes sense. Not been myself but it’s incredibly popular with the Oxfam regulars so they must be doing something right

There is a Bearded Theory place at the moment. Those are rarer than Glasto places

Plenty of people missed out because payment page slowed them down (according to the Facebook page comments)

This way works really well. This thread is proof of that. Places go to those who persevere. I prefer that

You won’t be solo for long. Join the WhatsApp’s and you’ll find plenty of other friendly people going solo

Got a place for my mate but had to be fast

I prefer pedestrian gates at Glasto but if you are lucky you can end up on a quiet vehicle gate with a spare chair and a bit of shade. Both have their place. I like the variety

You did great. I only came over when I saw the foaming at the mouth 🤣

With you on this. Punters get frustrated because there is an unknown they have to deal with. Some crew and traders make business as usual jobs harder. Lucky for them I am very condescending and slow moving