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Big Green Gathering

carolbee
carolbee Posts: 1,826 Forumite
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anyone ever been to this, I am considering it and would appreciate any tips for or against it
Carolbee
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  • pollys
    pollys Posts: 1,759 Forumite
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    Hi carolbee, we looked into going but unfortunately have already booked a holiday for the dates, it sounds fab.
    MFW 1/5/08 £45,789 Cleared mortgage 1/02/13
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  • starlite_2
    starlite_2 Posts: 2,428 Forumite
    Hi..yes! It's fab..all the best bits of glastonbury without the drunken rowdy yobs..lol
    It's very family oriented and well organised. There is more than enough room for camping so everyone is nicely spaced out.
    We are hoping to go this year, but as we have a small baby we will only be goig on a day ticket.
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  • savvy
    savvy Posts: 31,128 Forumite
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    Link for anyone interested ;)
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  • metherer
    metherer Posts: 560 Forumite
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    Looks good, you've got me interested now!

    My OH and I get married at the end of June and were a biit upset that we can't afford to go on honeymoon. Having looked at the prices here though, £160 for us both for the week (OH is disabled) you may just have saved us!

    Now trying to price up cheap train tickets down!

    Metherer
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  • carolbee
    carolbee Posts: 1,826 Forumite
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    I would really like to go but not do the camping option! am a bit of a softy in that respect.At my age I want a bit of comfort I think now

    doesnt it look good though?
    Carolbee
  • metherer
    metherer Posts: 560 Forumite
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    Yep.

    I noticed a thing on the FAQ page though, that some people opt for B&b's instead, and can pass freely out and in.

    Tempted?

    I would be, only I'm a-hankering for a cath kidston pop flowers 3 person tent. Fantastic!

    Metherer
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  • carolbee
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    I did wonder if it would be a bit too 'dark green' for me, as I am only in the shallows of green-ness at present, I'm not - as yet - into drumming, goddesses and the like, but this time next year I could be.

    we could have a mini MSE meet there, the money saving environmentalists, would Martin come do you think?
    Carolbee
  • savvy
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    carolbee wrote:
    I did wonder if it would be a bit too 'dark green' for me, as I am only in the shallows of green-ness at present, I'm not - as yet - into drumming, goddesses and the like,
    LMAO me neither..........unless the drumming is accompanied by some bass, glosticks, an MC and a bloke called Mickey Finn! :rotfl:
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  • aimme13
    aimme13 Posts: 458 Forumite
    looks great but im on holiday, so will look out for this next year
  • Bob63
    Bob63 Posts: 1,320 Forumite
    The first year it was held was in my village. It was a nightmare and a small minority of the green, eco-friendly people attending the event left the village in a hell of a state.

    In subsequent years it has been held at a farm above Cheddar Gorge on the top of the Mendip hills. It has been less problematic and very popular. It hasn't caused us any problems whatsoever. Some of the immediate neighbours (NIMBY's) aren't too happy but the event is generally well received in the area and local business welcomes the boost in trade from some of the attendees.

    I hope to be able to attend for one of the days this year for the first time.

    Mike
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