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@4AssedMonkey Here is a link to the Sensory Calm Space information - https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/access-information/sensory-calm-space/ - You will probably need to contact the Accessible Team to use them, drop them an email to - accessibility@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk they are a great team! What a great post and I am pleased that you got the help you needed. Well done in seeking that help as I know how hard that part is as I have been there. We felt very much like this after 2023, especially Elton John. I am 62 and my knees can't do it any more so I rented a mobility scooter, coked up idiots were everywhere and even tried climbing over me in my scooter instead of walking round me. It was a miserable experience that was then totally turned around by my 4 self appointed bouncers who protected me and physically pushed people away who tried to get anywhere near me. They were great and transformed the last night into a positive experience. In 2024 we have vowed to avoid the Pyramid on Sunday night, which will hopefully avoid a reoccurrence of this. It helps that we have no idea who SZA is, other than what I have read on here. I have hearing loss so getting into new music is quite hard for me. The Arctic Monkeys were the last new band I got into as like them I come from North Sheffield and understand their accents as my cousins live in High Green. (I recall you being from Sheffield too?) I hope you have a better time this year too. Our aim is to spend more time in The Greenfields, enjoy The Woods, the Theatre and Circus and visit Glastonbury on Sea. The Accessible team had exclusive use of this area on Sunday morning in 2023, (see screenshot) hopefully this will happen again in 2024. People with Mental Health issues can use the Accessible Campsite and facilities so it might be worth looking into. I wish you well for 2024 and hope you return next year. 🤗

We stay in a nearby campsite on Monday night, that gives you the opportunity to fill up before you leave for the festival!

@clarkete Is correct, I have never witnessed anyone wanting a B&W campervan pass instead of an East campervan pass! It's similar to deciding between a VHS or Betamax video player, nobody ever said back in the day they wish they had chosen Betamax! You can still purchase B&W passes, this was taken minutes ago. 🙂

Contact SeeTickets.....https://glastonbury.seetickets.com/content/support-centre 🙂

The only people qualified to answer if you would be accepted to use the Accessible Facilities is Nimbus. Firstly you need to apply for either an Access Card or Glastonbury Access Pass, see the links in my post below. They are vetting all applications this year so without an Access card or Glastonbury Access pass you can't apply. If they approve your application you can then apply to use the Accessible Facilities and Campsite, also in the link below. The Co-op will probably sell Lucozade but I don't know what volume. Probably only cans as they have to follow the no glass or plastic bottles can be sold on site rule, as do all stalls. Shade is plentiful in the Theatre & Circus tents, likewise in Woodsies, Acoustic and Avalon stages. There are also calm zones available via the Accessible Facilities. Good luck! 🤞🏻

If you booked in the same group SeeTickets will change it to your name for a £25 fee. 😊

You will need to park the additional car in one on the festival car parks as there is no parking at Bath & West apart from tow cars with a caravan/trailer tent.

I did accidentally last year on a re-entry! I had forgotten to take my ticket and pass out from the caravan. My wristband was too tight and I needed to exchange it. I bumped into someone I had volunteered with in the past who took me straight to the wristband area, bypassing the re-entry ticket check. New wristband fitted and in I went. It was only when I went to pass out of the festival I realised I didn't have my ticket. My husband had to go back to the caravan and get it for me! 😂

Nothing showing, I have sent you a DM with my email address. 🙂

Perhaps British Dyslexia Association could help you - https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/contact 🙂

Join a resale group on here, and keep an eye open for Oxfam places coming up. It's not over yet!! Happy to help with Oxfam if you want to entrust me with your account details and form of payment. Fingers crossed for you! 😊

Knowing your health record you should definitely qualify for reasonable adjustments 👍🏻 I no longer need to volunteer thankfully, I have a legitimate way in without having to jump through hoops if I don't get a ticket. This is the first time I am using it, and I realise I am truly fortunate! I hope you are lucky in the resale x

You are more than welcome, shout out if you need any help or have any questions. 🙂

Hello new member and fellow Ménière's disease sufferer - welcome to efestivals! The only times I've actually have had attacks at Glastonbury were brought on by the stress piled on me by the charity I was volunteering for. I would live there permanently if I could! Have you got a ticket for this year?

Just a thought, could you add Accessible to the title or tags? Make it easier to find for people searching. 👍🏻

Mine tend to be in the morning so I try and plan to start my day later then most to avoid needing to cancel appointments etc. My husband does a good glare too! 😂

Snap - I have Menieres Disease too! My most embarrassing attack was at Beautiful Days, 30 minutes into my first volunteering steward shift at the festival. Full on vertigo attack, vomiting in the grass with the audience growing by the minute. I can laugh about it now but at the time I was mortified. 😂 I have also ended up in the welfare tent at Glastonbury when I became totally overwhelmed and thought an attack was imminent but thankfully this helped reduce the symptoms after a couple of hours resting on a bed in there.

I have used the Accessible Facilities since 2011, you will need to register with the Accessible Team to do this - further information on registering can be found here - https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/access-information/ New this year (proof of your disability is required) you also have to register with Nimbus and obtain either a Nimbus Card - £15 for 3 years or a Nimbus Glastonbury Pass which is free. further information can be found here - https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/access-information/registering-to-use-the-accessible-facilities-onsite/ ***The deadline for Access Applications is the 30th April 2024, however I would recommend people submitted these earlier to avoid missing out on facilities. And a reminder that the access facilities are not for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing wounds or woman who are pregnant. Unfortunately, the Festival cannot offer closer parking, reserve camping or assistance getting on/ off and around the site to people with temporary impairments. Happy to answer any questions about the facilities offered, Spring Ground campsite or East Accessible Campervan Area as I have stayed in both. I have also volunteered in the Accessible Marquee with Oxfam Festival Stewards. 😊

It's only on my Android phone and it's still happening.

I don't recall ranting on here, either in this thread or any others. I simply answered a question about RA's as I have stewarded for Oxfam on 5 occasions and requested RA's pre-festival due to my accessible needs. This led to further questions which when I answered I was polite and helpful. Sorry I couldn't be positive, but as Meatloaf said "two out of three ain't bad".

Is it really? Did the OP state that was the reason for the post? No they didn't, you came along and decided to invent the rules. This is a post about volunteering, warts and all.

@eFestivals This is making the site completely unusable on my phone, this add is on constant repetition

Same place as every festival since 2011 (apart from 2022 when I was in Spring Ground Accessible Campsite) E21 Forward Accessible Campervan Field. Haven't camped in a tent since 2008. 😊

Hopefully the powers that be will take your feedback onboard! I am no shrinking violet when it comes to getting my point across and I won't tolerate bullying. But there are a lot of timid people out there and I like to think we can all make things better for people too scared to speak out.