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  2. Will Coronavirus lead to the cancellation of Glastonbury?

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    Just now, Zoo Music Girl said:

    With regards the line-up drop, is it possible that they had planned to drop it today but decided to hold off after the Cobra meeting was announced? Not because Glasto is being cancelled (no sign of that yet), but just totally, news-wise, maybe not the best day etc.

    yeah in a way, I also think its defiant to release it anyway! still holding out hope for - 7pm x

  10. Will Coronavirus lead to the cancellation of Glastonbury?

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    just had to google the definition..

    "A pandemic is defined as “an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people”. ... However, seasonal epidemics are not considered pandemics. A true influenza pandemic occurs when almost simultaneous transmission takes place worldwide."

     

  12. 2020 Next Announcement Thread!

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    1 minute ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

    Happy to be incorrect on here at the expense of an announcement today/tomorrow. Would certainly extinguish some of my doubt and the pessimism that’s taken over the forum as a whole.

    wasn't Emily on here at one point, can someone tag her in this ples

  16. Fitness for Glasto 2021

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    45 minutes ago, gmb1992 said:

     

     

    I'm in need of a few more tracks on my workout playlist, what are some of people's favourite workout songs? 

    I'm a big fan of drum & bass when I'm running but am pretty open to suggestions, just need to be high tempo!

    if you download mixcloud theres loads of good dnb mixes on there - try ravearchive they have some really good stuff - also critical music if you like the techier stuff

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  20. Corona Virus - Should we be worried?

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    "It’s August 2020. Most people in the world have contracted COVID-19. This time last summer you were cracking open some cans in the park while J Hus played on the portable speakers, but now, no one is permitted in the park. The one time you did go to the park, a stranger with a mask tried to rob you of your shoes. Now you must stay inside the house, curtains closed, wearing a protective full body suit. The Tesco Metro down the road was looted months ago, so dinner tonight is half a tin of chickpeas, with the other half for tomorrow. Later, you must slaughter a pigeon. That is just how things are now. "

    Via Vice on "How to sensibly prepare for a worst-case coronavirus scenario"

    https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/g5xmjy/how-to-sensibly-prepare-for-a-worst-case-coronavirus-scenario

  21. Fitness for Glasto 2021

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    15 minutes ago, lukethekid said:

    Monday 9th March

    Week 8 Weigh In

    16st 13lb - 2lbs loss - Total Loss - 2st 1lb

    Thought there was a chance this wasn’t happening this week, had a crap week, reached for the chocolate but then got back on the treadmill on Saturday and beat the 2 mile personal best again to 18mins 13secs. Going to up it to 5km over the next couple of weeks.

    ✌🏻

    gwan lad - decent work and also echo @gigpusher's sentiments about not letting a bad day turn into a bad week etc, although with me its more about staying off the naughties rather than food

  25. Corona Virus - Should we be worried?

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    6 minutes ago, whitehorses said:

    I think it’s more, but can’t find where I read that. 

    some nice numbers from the Glastonbury website:

    A 2007 survey revealed that Glastonbury Festival impacts on the worldwide economy to the tune of more than £73million.

    The figure was one of dozens featured in a report by Mendip District Council on the economic impact of the Somerset event.

    This was the first study of its kind to be undertaken on the Festival, which was carried out by Bristol-based Baker Associates.

    Its aim was to fully understand the economic effects of Glastonbury and help to support the planning of future years.

    John Baker from Baker Associates said: “We were commissioned by Mendip District Council and Glastonbury Festivals to carry out the study, which is one of the first to focus on the overall economic impact of the Festival, and to improve understanding of its impacts on various areas of the local and regional economy. The study also reports on other areas that are linked to its impact on the economy, and how these issues can be looked at in the future to further build on the economic benefits that the Glastonbury Festival could bring to Mendip.”

    The report gives the first detailed insight into the Festival – the largest of its kind in the UK – including the £73m gross impact it has on the UK and international economies.

    The following points are just an insight into some of the figures revealed through the report:

    * A crowd of 177,500 people attended the Glastonbury Festival in 2007, with an average spend per person of £293.24.
    * Total spending at the Festival site in Pilton by revellers and traders was about £25.6million, and off-site spend was about £26.5million, giving a total spend of about £52million directly linked to the Festival.
    * Estimated spending by Glastonbury Festivals associated with staging the 2007 Festival was £21.2million (over the period November 2006 to October 2007).
    * Therefore the gross spend linked to the 2007 Glastonbury Festivals (including the Glastonbury Extravaganza and the Equinox ‘Pilton’ Party) was more than £73million.

    Speaking at the press conference, held in Pilton’s Working Men’s Club, Cllr Harvey Siggs, leader of Mendip District Council, said: “We noticed in the year that we didn’t have a Festival that there was an economic impact in the area. So we decided last year to quantify the benefits. The report shows clearly the ripple effect from the local area right around the country.”

    Dick Vernon, Trading Manager for Glastonbury Festival, added: “We’ve always said that the Festival had a big economic impact but we’ve never been able to prove it. Now we have an independent group who have come up with some staggering figures.”

    Summing up proceedings, Michael Eavis said: “You only have to drive around Pilton to see the benefits. We’ve spent £880,000 on the village hall and built 18 houses, and we’d like to do a lot more.”

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