maninkilt Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 On that subject, is there a site plan out detailing the arena. I believe there have been a few changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 32 minutes ago, maninkilt said: On that subject, is there a site plan out detailing the arena. I believe there have been a few changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninkilt Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 What are the campsites like? Is everyone all very civillised or are there some areas of the camp site where its best to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perks Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 48 minutes ago, thurlow84 said: What are the campsites like? Is everyone all very civillised or are there some areas of the camp site where its best to avoid? As far as I'm aware they're all the same, I've always had lovely neighbours, never really head to certain area, just pitch where we feel. Looking at that map, I forget where we were this year, but it was great.. Sorry I realise this post was of no help to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 hour ago, thurlow84 said: What are the campsites like? Is everyone all very civillised or are there some areas of the camp site where its best to avoid? Last year there were a couple of groups by us who were up all night. Always drives me nuts but I can't say anything because we've all done it. I think the family camping is actually family/quiet camping? Anyway, saw lots of people without kids there last year and may go for it. I'd rather be woken by kids in the morning than pissed blokes in the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole2006 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 How quick does it usually take for Walton Wood to fill up? Might give that a go as it's nearest to the arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwilky Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, BlackHole2006 said: How quick does it usually take for Walton Wood to fill up? Might give that a go as it's nearest to the arena. Its difficult to say this year as its changed a bit - there is more Campervan space and Catton didnt open at all last year - it was set aside as overflow camping that wasnt needed. Im proper excited now, giddy in fact. I'll be there this time next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkythetortoise Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 9 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Last year there were a couple of groups by us who were up all night. Always drives me nuts but I can't say anything because we've all done it. I think the family camping is actually family/quiet camping? Anyway, saw lots of people without kids there last year and may go for it. I'd rather be woken by kids in the morning than pissed blokes in the night. I camped in family/quiet zone last year and it was quiet during the night. On the negative side, the little tykes got up very early to play football against the fence next to my tent, which is fair enough but meant I couldn't lie in. It might also be worth pointing out that I thought the emphasis was very much on family, rather than quiet. As a middle aged man I felt a bit weird and out of place there, to be honest, though this was probably in my head as no one seemed bothered. Might be better this year as its been rearranged. Our plan B - assuming the Catton bit is open this time - is just to camp as far away from the arena as possible, on the basis that the party animals prefer to be close. This works pretty well at Latitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Perks said: As far as I'm aware they're all the same, I've always had lovely neighbours, never really head to certain area, just pitch where we feel. Looking at that map, I forget where we were this year, but it was great.. Sorry I realise this post was of no help to you... It was helpful thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 29 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Last year there were a couple of groups by us who were up all night. Always drives me nuts but I can't say anything because we've all done it. I think the family camping is actually family/quiet camping? Anyway, saw lots of people without kids there last year and may go for it. I'd rather be woken by kids in the morning than pissed blokes in the night. Im not sure were will be best for me, im kind of late to bed and early to rise, i like the idea of getting back to camp and unwinding for an short while before bed so it would be good to have similar neighbours Just dont want little shits recking my tent which has happened when ive been camped on my own more than once now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Everyone around us was very pleasant last year, just a few who thought it was funny to shout stuff all night, and some others who were off their faces on fuck knows what and talked shit all night. Best idea is probably to just get hammered so you sleep through everything In 2013 I woke up to a scene resembling CSI Derbyshire when a tent by us was raided, the inhabitants arrested and their tent taken away (they'd been robbing from other tents). I slept through the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Silicone ear plugs stop pretty much all noise. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Pairs-Soft-Silicone-Earplugs-GENUINE-Hush-Plugz-Ear-Plugs-Custom-Moldable-/111891451730?hash=item1a0d400f52:g:uMEAAOSwKfVXECyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninkilt Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I've always found it quiet enough. There seemed to be a sound system ckming from the crew area last year but apart from that all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Location a bit damp today but not too bad. Ground still holding up well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespeedsup Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Paul ™ said: Location a bit damp today but not too bad. Ground still holding up well Good stuff, quite jealous that you're already there. Anyone got the info on when everything closes each night? Sure I saw it somewhere but can't now locate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole2006 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, timespeedsup said: Good stuff, quite jealous that you're already there. Anyone got the info on when everything closes each night? Sure I saw it somewhere but can't now locate it. Apparently Ackos closes at 12AM, all the other bars close at 3AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 BBC weather currently showing dry Thursday and Sunday, light showers Friday and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkythetortoise Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: BBC weather currently showing dry Thursday and Sunday, light showers Friday and Saturday. The weather forecast last year was bloody awful right up until the Thursday - I remember because I was obsessionally looking at it deciding whether to buy a ticket to my first BT. In the end I thought, sod it, I'm never going to go at this rate, bought a ticket at around 6pm on the Wednesday in spite of the forecast, bundled a few things in the car and went on an adventure. It felt as if directly as a result of my act of faith the clouds parted and we all had a lovely dry time. While I don't really go for this NFRNFC voodoo, I still consider myself personally responsible for last year's weather, so you'll be pleased to learn I'm coming again this time. Edited May 20, 2016 by sparkythetortoise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 The only time the weather's not been great when I've been was the only time I went on my own. Whenever my mate comes with me, the weather is great. He bought a ticket last week! Same with Glastonbury too. He's a stuffy bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninkilt Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) 2014 was a proper biblical downpour, I said then and still believe that that was ALL of our rain for the next five or six years. Last year's weather was beautiful, too sunny for me at times. I actualy had our wonderful Scots neighbours taking the mickey out of how quickly I got sunburnt. Rain or Shine I can't wait. Edited May 20, 2016 by maninkilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 2012 was the only one I've missed since 2012, maybe it's down to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyromateia Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hello all and good afternoon! Sorry if this is the wrong place for this type of chatter. Ive impulsively decided to buy a ticket to bearded theory rather than stagnate in sunny leeds all bank holiday! Unfortunately it is too short notice for my local buddies and so I'll be on my tod. Has anyone been to Bearded Theory solo? How was it? I haven't been to a festival in many-a-year. Ps. Woooooo! killing joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 31 minutes ago, tyromateia said: Hello all and good afternoon! Sorry if this is the wrong place for this type of chatter. Ive impulsively decided to buy a ticket to bearded theory rather than stagnate in sunny leeds all bank holiday! Unfortunately it is too short notice for my local buddies and so I'll be on my tod. Has anyone been to Bearded Theory solo? How was it? I haven't been to a festival in many-a-year. Ps. Woooooo! killing joke! First time for us at Bearded Theory, but in the past have done several festivals solo and really enjoy them. Make friends with your campsite neighbours and you may well be adopted by them. You also have the freedom to see who you want to see and go where you want to go without having to decide by committee. +1 for KJ, probably seen them six or seven times over the years and always been blown away by them. One of the most bizarre was at V fest about 12 years ago when because of someone pulling out all the set times when out of the window and they played to about 50 of us down the front with about10,000 bemused punters behind who were expecting to see the snoozfest that was Athelete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkythetortoise Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 1 hour ago, tyromateia said: Hello all and good afternoon! Sorry if this is the wrong place for this type of chatter. Ive impulsively decided to buy a ticket to bearded theory rather than stagnate in sunny leeds all bank holiday! Unfortunately it is too short notice for my local buddies and so I'll be on my tod. Has anyone been to Bearded Theory solo? How was it? I haven't been to a festival in many-a-year. Ps. Woooooo! killing joke! Did exactly the same last year went to Bearded on my own on a whim the night before. You'll have no worries - I never felt anything but comfortable and at home - loads of friendly people and not a single grumpy one that I can recall. Because its so compact its ideal for a solo person grazing on this or that without having to defer to anyone else. Am returning with a mate this year but happily go on my own again. Wide age range too, so however old you are, you wont feel or look out of place, if that sort of thing worries you. ...Oh, and another thumbs up for Killing Joke. though I last saw them 35 years ago. How is it even possible to have seen a band 35 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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