Glastonbury Help

nickyhutch

Pepzofio wrote: »

When are they planning on going? I would suggest getting there as early as possible on the Wednesday if possible, as all the best camping spots go really quickly. duly noted. earliest train out of manchester is the plan.

I always like to camp up on/near Pennard Hill if possible - it's just next to the Greenfields and Stone Circle - generally less hectic as it's not a thoroughfare to anywhere, and if it does rain you're less likely to end up camping in a mud lake.

I don't see how they're going to buy food from a local supermarket - they'd have to buy it all before they went in as it really is not going to be practical to keep popping off site - aside from the distance (it really isn't walkable unless they don't intend to spend any time at the actual festival) they could end up spending an hour or more just queuing to leave/reenter the site. thanks for this - i've told and told him it's not practical, and he now believes me cos a stranger on the internet says it too!

If they really want to take all their food with them they should buy it all before they leave home - it will be cheaper, they'll have more choice, and they can pack it all in with their stuff instead of having to carry several carrier bags into the festival on top of all their other gear.supernoodles all the way!

Personally, I would take tea/coffee stuff and a few pot/packet noodles or similar (in case I run out of money) and a kettle, but aim to buy most of my food there. I always take a load of food and end up bringing most of it home again as there's so much yummy food there that I want to try I'm not going to waste a mealtime on a pot noodle!

As far as money is concerned, they should work out the maximum they think they will need, then double it (not very MSE, I know!:o) & take it in cash in a decent security belt. There are ATMs on site, but the queues are always horrendous and they often run out of money. (Several stalls offered cashback last time I went, but obviously you have to buy something first! Also, not sure your son will have a Debit Card if he's only 16.)

he's got one, and I can see myself topping it up online :eek:

Thanks very much for all that. I'm getting him to read this thread too.

lynzpower

I dont think he'll need a kettle

Otherwise Pepfitzos advice is 100% sound

Popping off site is SOOOO not an option



Can anyone spot the carpark or the nearest tesco in walking distance :eek:

skipsmum

I run the kids areas at Glastonbury (and a lot of the other big festies). I'm quite happy to pm you my details if you want, so hes got an on-site contact he can phone or find if he needs to! We cover the "teen tents" so we are almost cool!

lynzpower

Skipsmum- I officially have job envy! You must be the coolest mum ever :A

nickyhutch

skipsmum wrote: »

I run the kids areas at Glastonbury (and a lot of the other big festies). I'm quite happy to pm you my details if you want, so hes got an on-site contact he can phone or find if he needs to! We cover the "teen tents" so we are almost cool!

Oh my gosh, that is so kind (and so cool!). Please do, I'm sure he'll think it very uncool but be secretly happy to have a "just in case" contact. Thank you so much :j

vaio

skipsmum wrote: »

I run the kids areas at Glastonbury (and a lot of the other big festies). I'm quite happy to pm you my details if you want, so hes got an on-site contact he can phone or find if he needs to! We cover the "teen tents" so we are almost cool!

What a delightful post

Mupette

Earplugs defo pack those

It's gonna be loud, and will help with sleeping when the tent next to you is still raving at 4am in the morning

rose28454

nickyhutch wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Thank you all so much - you've all got such good ideas. I knew this was the place to ask.

They're planning on going on the train even though I've offered to take them (I think it's an adventure for them), but I'm picking them up on the Sunday teatime/evening because they both have a GCSE exam on the Monday morning (me: "do NOT buy a ticket until you've double checked the exam timetable" them: "we have, we have, honest" :mad:).

We're going to have a look at the websites you've mentioned tonight and write a list, then cross half of it off

I'll just be happy to get him back in one piece, smelly or not :j

I live about 5 miles from the site and my son usually comes from London for the weekend. My hubby bought an old pushchair ( A Mamas and Papas that the back folds right down) and him and his girlfriend wheeled it in with all their food and drinks and camping gear. It is now in the garden waiting for a return trip. Both my kids have been going since they were about 6 and the are in their 20's now. Last year I bought small battery camping lamps that hang from the top of the tent aswell as head torches. My oh picks him and her up near the site on Sunday evening but I will warn you it can be a nightmare to get very near. They may have to be prepared to walk a little way after exiting the site for you to meet them without getting caught in the traffic. It is usually really bad as the traffic going to and from the site is reversed on Sunday lunchtime and it usually causes snarl ups. Please feel free to PM me if you want advice now or nearer the time and I will be happy to help.
Last thing my son has an old pair of trainers he keeps here at home and he wears them for Glastonbury and then I wash them and put them away for next year. They will have a great time.

Savvy_Sue

sooz wrote: »

NO!!! A big bag of apricots will give most people terrible diarrhea. Don't do this! (I had to wash a car & car seat out after letting my son loose...literally...on a bag of dried apricots). And even after that episode he kept... going.... for a couple of days

I'm so glad someone else said this. A diet of boiled eggs before he leaves is a better idea, IMO. Then, keep for when he gets back, a big bag of FIGS! :rotfl:

Strapped wrote: »

If he needs help at the festival, tell him he can always head to the Sanctuary Marquee in the "healing fields" (or whatever they're calling it this year) - it's run by churches in the South West but they provide practical help ie free water/tea, and a place to kip if you lose your mates, your tent or are just plain out of it.

lynzpower wrote: »

Skipsmum- I officially have job envy! You must be the coolest mum ever :A

When DS3 went, his friend's mum was on Sanctuary duty. I was SO glad she was there. Some of my colleagues and ex colleagues were there too, but I knew he'd never admit he needed help from them, even though he's met most of them!

FairyShazza

Am so glad I read this thread as it looks like I may be going to Glastonbury now for the first time so this has been very helpful. Thanks to all who have commented