Could you do a kind thing?

[mingle]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/glastochat/972092336158919/?notif_t=like

Hello fellow Glastobaters!
Could one of you do a really kind thing?
This is a long and sad story, so please bear with me.

Last year my lovely friend Mike Davies and his family came to the festival with us, for their very first time. He and his family, Victoria and their two young boys Freddie and Jack had such a brilliant time they were hell bent on going again this year.

So ticket day in October comes round, and none of our crowd of 18 managed to get tickets, except Mike, Victoria and their best friend Megan!
What a happy boy Mike was, he also had the wonderful news that his lovely wife Vicki was expecting a new baby, so there was much discussion on how you manage a 5 week old and two young boys at Glastonbury!
He was adamant that the rest of us would be successful in the resale, he was going to organise a military operation!

There is no good way to say the next bit, on the 9th January, Mike died very suddenly, he was 43. As I write this the shock is still sharp, his family, friends and work colleagues (he was a consultant anaesthetist at Musgrove in Taunton) are still devastated, his boys have struggled as you’d expect but both are coping in their own ways, with the support of their Mum Vicki,, Megan and fantastic family and friends .
Resale day came and none of us managed to get tickets, much disappointment as you can imagine

On 22nd May 2015 Vicki gave birth to Lily, a beautiful little girl, Mike will never see.

So now I come to the reason for this post, would one of you download the attached photo, take it to the festival, and leave it on the Strummer stone? It’s something we would have done if we’d been lucky enough to get tickets . If it’s possible for you to then, take a photo of the photo and post it here after the festival so we can see it there, that would be the icing on the cake!

So from our crowd who’ll be watching you lot on the TV this year, have the best time, have a pint or two of Brothers cider, at least 10 totally random chats to 10 total strangers, enjoy and lift a glass to Dr Mike Davies

Photos can either be posted on Glasto Chat, or sent to the E mail Vicki has set up, mikedaviesmemories@gmail.com

This post can be shared from my FB profile page, Felicity Salter xx
Twitter ‪#‎takeMiketoGlastonbury‬

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[frostypaw]

*toast* to Dr Davies

For when it's us.

Edited June 5, 2015 by frostypaw

[mr gumby]

Saw this on Facebook. I, along with hundreds of others, will be doing this. I think Mike's face, and his story will be one for the abiding memories of this year's festival for many. Small comfort, of course, but the least we can do.

[fatyeti24]

blimey, that's put a lump in me throat.

[Woffy]

blimey, that's put a lump in me throat.

Totally.

#‎takeMiketoGlastonbury

[Bisque]

I'm going to print fuck loads of this pic on the super lazer printer at work.

Edit: AHHHHHH! I work for a aeronautical firm... I can print a chart sized pic!!!! Bigger than a 40" telly

Edited June 5, 2015 by Couchy

[Earthwindandfire2205]

The photo is in my caravan already waiting to go to the festival

[giantkatestacks]

what we need is a flag...

[Woffy]

Just read this out loud to Mrs Woffy and we're both in tears.

We're 100% in.

[TheNewUnion]

Getting choked up a bit reading this. Never been to the stone, but would be happy to take a pic along and and stick it up somewhere.

[StoneCircle]

What a sad story for someone who looked like the life and soul of every party! Makes you realise you have to live every day as if it's your last.

So count me in, let's do what we can to keep the memory of Mike alive!

I have no printer at present following a recent house move and stuff still being in storage, could anyone kindly post me a copy of the poster?

[mandolin]

Consider it done.

My thoughts are with all those who miss him and continue to love him.

[Ruwise]

Same here. Only have a black and white printer but happy to do this. Give my love to his wife and tell his daughter all the stories you can about her dad.

[fipo79]

Where is the strummer stone!?

[clarkete]

I hope you don't mind me pasting the link to a newspaper article from the time, as they say some very nice things about him and his professional career.

Obviously if you want it removed, just say the word.

http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/11722945.Sudden_death_of_consultant_Mike_Davies__of_Taunton_s_Musgrove_Park_Hospital/

[Brunette]

I think as many of us as possible should try to do this. I will do my best to help.

Me too.

Love and thoughts to all family and friends.

[semmtexx]

I'm in.

Edited June 6, 2015 by semmtexx

[verrymerry]

Bump! Can anyone tell me where the stone actually is?

[Likearollingstone]

Terrible news, my condolences to all involved.

 

Has anyone actually confirmed that they're doing this? I definitely wouldn't mind helping out  for such a lovely cause but as the previous poster just stated I'm not sure exactly where it is?

[Space Shanty]

I have this printed and ready to go.

Mind you, like others I'm not 100% sure where the Strummer Stone is.
Anyone able to give directions?

[jeffie]

I suspect you won't be able to move for pictures.

 

That's very sad, hope all can take some solace from the pics.

[mr gumby]

For all who've asked, the Strummer stone is in the Southwest corner of the Unfairground. It's tucked away behind Bez's Acid House (I think). If you can't find it, ask any of the stewards in the Unfairground and they'll point you in the right direction.

[deebeedoobee]

For all who've asked, the Strummer stone is in the Southwest corner of the Unfairground. It's tucked away behind Bez's Acid House (I think). If you can't find it, ask any of the stewards in the Unfairground and they'll point you in the right direction.

 

Trouble is Strummerville has moved this year and I'm not entirely sure they haven't taken the stone with them. In which case it will be between the Park and the Stone Circle up near the fence line.

[mr gumby]

Trouble is Strummerville has moved this year and I'm not entirely sure they haven't taken the stone with them. In which case it will be between the Park and the Stone Circle up near the fence line.

Good point, dee. I've just asked them on FB, I'll report back when they reply.

[kingjamma]

Trouble is Strummerville has moved this year and I'm not entirely sure they haven't taken the stone with them. In which case it will be between the Park and the Stone Circle up near the fence line.

The original location was no access to public last year I believe and I dont remember seeing the stone last year at their spot in the Latino field. Maybe they will move it to the new location, but I think the location of the stone was to do with where Joe Strummer used to always have his campfire when at the festival, which may mean they leave it where it is.