DISASTER update

[Southern Shandy]

Well, my V experience this year has already gone badly wrong. As I posted last week, my van has been stolen and I won’t be able to get a new one until the insurance has been sorted out, but meanwhile, I’ve got a festival to attend.

I’ve e-mailed the ‘official’ e-mail address with view to finding out if the disabled campsite is available (for background info, I’ve had my van stolen, this was going to act as a secure environment for my friends son who has a disability and would be happier staying in my motorhome, rather than camping) and what, if any, documentation needs to be brought along to gain access to the disabled camping area (where I hope the lighting/facilities will be better).

That was last week; sadly, there has been no reply from the organisers and I’m none the wiser as to how to gain access. (One of the things we were hoping from V, was to give my girlfriends mate a bit of respite and for me to spend time with her Son, giving his mother and my other half the chance to relax) I don’t know if there is a limit to the number of ‘helpers’ each disabled festival goer can have with them in the disabled camping section, or if you need to pre-book camping in disabled. Likewise, I have no idea if I need to book alternative parking and how far the field is from the car-park and all that sort of thing.

If any of you are able to let me know, I’d be hugely appreciative as to what you need to be aware of before going in the disabled camping section.

Oh, thanks as well to those of you who suggested I either buy a cheap caravan or hire a motorhome for the weekend. I did investigate the caravan option, by it’s going to cost me close to £350 to have a tow-bar fitted to my car (which isn’t that suitable for towing anyway), likewise, I have had a look at renting a van, but everyone I’ve contacted has already booked all of their vans out.

Sadly, there seems to be no way I can do this weekend without spending a load of money, but I’m keen to go still.

Any advice you guys can offer me about the disabled camping would be appreciated.

SS

[Mr Nasty]

Try ringing the V festival press office 020 7307 3108. Maybe someone there can help.

[fenderstratz]

Try the event organisers SJM Concerts on 0161 907 3443

[Southern Shandy]

Thanks a lot guys,

I'll give them a call later on and see if they can help.

SS