mazola Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Leyrulion said: What do we reckon the "best"shifts to hand on here is? D? Get all of Wednesday, most of thursday, miss Friday headliner, all of Saturday and could get back for Sunday headliner. We had B shift last time, which I was well happy with. Main stage wise it was only the Saturday night headliner that we missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted February 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Leyrulion said: What do we reckon the "best"shifts to hand on here is? D? Get all of Wednesday, most of thursday, miss Friday headliner, all of Saturday and could get back for Sunday headliner. I think E is pretty good. Friday off and after a post shift nap on Saturday - go hard knowing you next shift isn’t until last headliner is on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, March Hare said: I think E is pretty good. Friday off and after a post shift nap on Saturday - go hard knowing you next shift isn’t until last headliner is on stage. Even moreso if you get one of the variations on E, where you don't have that last shift overnight as it's pretty much skeleton staff by that point, but instead your 3rd shift is either gates opening at 6am Wednesday or departures on 6am Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted February 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, incident said: Even moreso if you get one of the variations on E, where you don't have that last shift overnight as it's pretty much skeleton staff by that point, but instead your 3rd shift is either gates opening at 6am Wednesday or departures on 6am Monday. 100% I know three people who got that gig. Lucky devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I like C. Its strange how many different preferences there are maybe we should state a preference and see to what extent everyone could get what they choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, amfy said: I like C. Its strange how many different preferences there are maybe we should state a preference and see to what extent everyone could get what they choose? That's what I like about the recycling crew is that you get to put down your shift preferences. So gives people options depending on say whether they want to see bands all day or spend all night in the SE Corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I've had B for the last few years. Mostly suits. Missing the headliners and late fun on Saturday is a pain but it is what it is. And it's the only bit of the weekend proper that we miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted February 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, dondo said: That's what I like about the recycling crew is that you get to put down your shift preferences. So gives people options depending on say whether they want to see bands all day or spend all night in the SE Corner And you get some shifts inside the festival whereas Oxfam is all on the perimeter* * unless you are campaigning which is an amazing gig but the application isn’t as easy Edited February 27, 2022 by March Hare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 2 hours ago, March Hare said: And you get some shifts inside the festival whereas Oxfam is all on the perimeter* * unless you are campaigning which is an amazing gig but the application isn’t as easy I was meaning more if you want to party all night then you'd choose an afternoon shift litter picking but if you want to catch bands in the afternoon you'd go for the 6am shifts. That said with some afternoon shifts you may get to hear some music depending on where you are sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac LK Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 12 hours ago, amfy said: I like C. Its strange how many different preferences there are maybe we should state a preference and see to what extent everyone could get what they choose? Could set up a different thread for this? I'd have a preference for A or B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I had C last time, and getting the night shift out of the way at the earliest possible opportunity was a real winner - I’d happily sign up for those shifts again right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Honestly I’d be happy with any. I think I’ve been lucky with Oxfam shifts at all festivals so far. That’s because I know I’m working at the festival, that’s the deal so I kind of don’t get caught up in it that way. It’s fun looking at the clash finder on the Monday afternoon once I’ve got my shift sheet in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlei Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Has anyone tried to get newbies onto the Recycling Crew this year, and if so, have they heard anything from Fiona yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, March Hare said: Honestly I’d be happy with any. I think I’ve been lucky with Oxfam shifts at all festivals so far. That’s because I know I’m working at the festival, that’s the deal so I kind of don’t get caught up in it that way. It’s fun looking at the clash finder on the Monday afternoon once I’ve got my shift sheet in my hands. I'm the same. I also have a policy of not trying to swap shifts, no matter who I'm missing. Just go with the flow. You see some people b getting so stressed over it. This policy may be tested at Bearded Theory this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Normal applications for Oxfam open tomorrow, there's still places available for the people with priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, Wanderlei said: Has anyone tried to get newbies onto the Recycling Crew this year, and if so, have they heard anything from Fiona yet? I've not tried this year but I know when I tried in 2019 I got someone I knew on but when tried for 2020 (before it was cancelled obviously) I didn't as there wasn't any spots. Don't know how people's situation may have changed in the last couple of years as with those who have tickets and how many people will give up their spaces. Might be worth asking on the recycling crew FB page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4519dennis Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 anybody heard from Shelter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Do we think the Oxfam places will go live at 10.30am like the priority did last week ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, gazzared said: Do we think the Oxfam places will go live at 10.30am like the priority did last week ? Probably, the system seems pretty slick. They just turn it on at 11. They said what time it's turn on at half 9. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Leyrulion said: Probably, the system seems pretty slick. They just turn it on at 11. They said what time it's turn on at half 9. Gonna be stressful then trying to get Liverpool tickets for West ham game at the same time 😬😬😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockandnoll Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, 4519dennis said: anybody heard from Shelter? Yeh I had an email from them on 2nd Feb from this email and with this subject line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4519dennis Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, rockandnoll said: Yeh I had an email from them on 2nd Feb from this email and with this subject line Thanks rockannoll. Had same email. Hoping for link now to pay the deposit. Just need to be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCircle Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Oxfam have postponed public steward applications, see link for details. https://www.facebook.com/festivalvolunteering/posts/1041017753119378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, StoneCircle said: Oxfam have postponed public steward applications, see link for details. https://www.facebook.com/festivalvolunteering/posts/1041017753119378 Makes sense. Priority had issues and that’s a really chilled process with no one losing out on Glasto places. Imagine a load of stressed out newbies not getting a Glasto place because of a payment issue 😱 Only choice was to wait and get the process right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC1996 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 53 minutes ago, StoneCircle said: Oxfam have postponed public steward applications, see link for details. https://www.facebook.com/festivalvolunteering/posts/1041017753119378 Ah stinks a bit as I took the day off work for this, but I understand it’s better to have a smooth process than anyone missing out because of technical problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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