Truck 2022

[Tonybyates]

Anyone selling any Thursday upgrades?

got 6 of us going but only 4 Thursday tickets at the moment 😆

[Tonybyates]

12 hours ago, Tonybyates said:

Anyone selling any Thursday upgrades?

got 6 of us going but only 4 Thursday tickets at the moment 😆

Sorted out now 👌🏼
 

looks like Clashfinder.com is down at the moment though 🤷‍♂️
so we’re on the app rather than my clashfinder unless it’s restored by tomorrow morning…

[LazyDavid]

Seems the main stage has got an upgrade this year:

[blutarsky]

22 hours ago, gooner1990 said:

2019 map

2022 map

Summary of main changes: added one glamping field, arena same size, loads more sponsorship (Mixtons, Jubels, Signature Brew bars). 

[gooner1990]

17 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

Summary of main changes: added one glamping field, arena same size, loads more sponsorship (Mixtons, Jubels, Signature Brew bars). 

and an extra 12,000 people in attendance 😕 

[Tonybyates]

https://clashfinder.com/s/truck2022/?user=0wsjh0.f4
 

clashfinder back up again

There’s been a couple of band changes so I’ve altered it

[NoBuses]

On 7/19/2022 at 2:07 PM, gooner1990 said:

Quite.  I suspect if Reading/Leeds took away the drink what you like in the campsite policy they may lose a lot of their custom....

Truck is about £150,  I mean I think its a bit harsh on young people to only say 6 cans per day and you can only bring them into the campsite, personally I can take 24 in and buy from the arena bars but then again I'm 40 and have an ok paying job, there were times when I didn't when I was younger and going to Truck and taking beer in the campsite/arena helped a lot with me affording the weekend.

yep this, i'm 19 and a student so I can only afford to buy one pint in the arena per day - 2 max. 6 cans a day is a joke

[NoBuses]

However I am bringing pint cans because they don't mention can size

[JJrock69]

Has anyone seen their post about drug enforcement? Bonkers if you ask me, they should be promoting harm reduction not scaremongering! Does anyone know how effective these ‘’detection dogs’’ are, is this the first time they’re using them? 

[ljb1995]

14 minutes ago, JJrock69 said:

Has anyone seen their post about drug enforcement? Bonkers if you ask me, they should be promoting harm reduction not scaremongering! Does anyone know how effective these ‘’detection dogs’’ are, is this the first time they’re using them? 

I have just come on here to say the same. Bonkers approach. If they don’t allow drug testing services like the loop on site then they should advocate harm reduction. People will do it regardless.

this post coupled with the booze limits gives me a bit of an iffy vibe from the fest

its my first visit to truck and I wasn’t intending on bringing any drugs but have seen the impact of dodgy drugs at festivals

Edited July 20, 2022 by ljb1995

[JJrock69]

13 minutes ago, ljb1995 said:

I have just come on here to say the same. Bonkers approach. If they don’t allow drug testing services like the loop on site then they should advocate harm reduction. People will do it regardless.

this post coupled with the booze limits gives me a bit of an iffy vibe from the fest

its my first visit to truck and I wasn’t intending on bringing any drugs but have seen the impact of dodgy drugs at festivals

I was really looking forward to the festival, but as you’ve said this news coupled with all the other restrictions is giving me a bad vibe. I have some drugs left over from glasto which I know are safe so I’m going to risk taking them in. I’ve faced drug detection dogs before and haven’t had an issue, just giving me anxiety now trying to get them in now. 
 

I find it funny that they said ‘’Please remember there is no safe way to take drugs’’ is some of the biggest tosh I’ve ever heard. There are safe ways to take drugs just like there is a safe way to drink alcohol which is classed as a drug just not the illicit kind 

 

[gfa]

On 7/19/2022 at 2:07 PM, gooner1990 said:

Quite.  I suspect if Reading/Leeds took away the drink what you like in the campsite policy they may lose a lot of their custom....

Truck is about £150,  I mean I think its a bit harsh on young people to only say 6 cans per day and you can only bring them into the campsite, personally I can take 24 in and buy from the arena bars but then again I'm 40 and have an ok paying job, there were times when I didn't when I was younger and going to Truck and taking beer in the campsite/arena helped a lot with me affording the weekend.

I’m at uni and if you did pint cans 6 a day of stronger beer is workable - especially with smuggled drinks. 100% promotes drug use though although not to the extent music choice does etc

[gooner1990]

2 hours ago, JJrock69 said:

Has anyone seen their post about drug enforcement? Bonkers if you ask me, they should be promoting harm reduction not scaremongering! Does anyone know how effective these ‘’detection dogs’’ are, is this the first time they’re using them? 

They’ve had sniffer/drug detection dogs for a few years now.

it’s also worth noting the festival is under new management this year!

[Ashl]

Anyone know if Rucksucks allowed into the arena? Can't see anything that says either way but might be missing it!

[gooner1990]

20 minutes ago, Ashl said:

Anyone know if Rucksucks allowed into the arena? Can't see anything that says either way but might be missing it!

Yes they are, they have said no camping chairs this year though.

[Bovla]

Do we know who the special guest is on V&V Saturday evening?

[retromoz]

Could anyone on site give us an idea on food prices please?

 

Thanks. Be nice to know if I need to remortgage the house or not...

[neved386]

3 hours ago, retromoz said:

Could anyone on site give us an idea on food prices please?

 

Thanks. Be nice to know if I need to remortgage the house or not...

Depends on the place and what you buy,  but as a ball park figure probably ~£10 

(If anyone has any cheap recommendations would much appreciate them!!)

[soggysocks]

It's averaging around £10 for a main. Fish and chips £10, the Indian Street food is £14 for their largest wrap. Pints are £6.50, about £6 for a can.  Not many staff on the arena gates tonight 😉 

[retromoz]

Thank you very much, kind peeps. 😉

[Dales]

The weather is looking a bit dodgy today. For those camping, I hope you get set up before the rain arrives.

 

[thym3lord]

Any comment on how thorough security are being on the way in?

[Tonybyates]

On 7/21/2022 at 3:06 PM, Bovla said:

Do we know who the special guest is on V&V Saturday evening?

I’m still expecting it to be Saint Etienne

[Dales]

Seemed to be a lot of chairs in the arena considering they were supposed to be banned. Also seemed to be lots of people bringing in cans from the entrance near the Nest.

Saw a few gazebos in general camping. Sort of seems like they are not enforcing the rules.

 

[Tonybyates]

On 7/21/2022 at 3:06 PM, Bovla said:

Do we know who the special guest is on V&V Saturday evening?

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