Rally Upton Blues Festival Meet 19-23 July 2018

Keep an eye on Upton Blues Facebook page for updated info. https://www.facebook.com/uptonbluesfestival - there are new things planned this year including a mural under the bridge, late night jam session for campers (think it's away from the camping field!), Festival radio station on 87.7 FM over the weekend, reusable plastic Festival souvenir beakers for £1 & limited edition stainless steel ones £5 (refundable if undamaged), more acts on the acoustic stage & food available in the camping fields, plenty of cashpoints in the town & cashback available & there are 130 acts this year! :dance2:
If you have an unwanted musical instrument that you are happy to bring along donate then this would be refurbished & used in local schools (y)
Don't forget to download your programme here https://www.uptonbluesfestival.com/ or buy on arrival to plan your weekend - both versions are £3.50 but if going for the printed version buy in the camping field as it's £5 in the town for day visitors.
 
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I am now unable to use my Thurs-Mon adult camping ticket so it is up for grabs if anyone wants it. I have broken my toe and it is more sensible for me to stay in a B&B in the town itself. I am disappointed because I had hoped to meet you all and spend some time with the group.
 
JanS said:
I am now unable to use my Thurs-Mon adult camping ticket so it is up for grabs if anyone wants it. I have broken my toe and it is more sensible for me to stay in a B&B in the town itself. I am disappointed because I had hoped to meet you all and spend some time with the group.
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That's a shame but glad you can still be at the Festival & hopefully someone will reply with regards to your kind offer. Some Funsters will probably wear their badges around town so do say hello :) If you still have your camping ticket (to allow access) & can get a taxi to bring you in then we will be having an informal gathering on the Thursday evening from around 7pm in the camping field which may relocate to the acoustic stage in the main camping field a bit later so we don't miss that.
 
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UPDATE: There will be an informal gathering after arrivals on the Thursday evening from around 7pm in the camping field (probably to one side of the dead tree but not under it as that may be hazardous!) which may partially or fully relocate to the acoustic stage in the main camping field a bit later as some may not want to miss that. Bring your cup of tea (that'll be me :)), bottle of beer or glass of wine & come & meet fellow Funsters & RVOC members. Bring a chair if you like or just wander around & put some faces to the names that you know on the forum. Wear your Fun name badge if you want to get spotted by others or not as that's fine too.
We only have one event shelter & decided not to take it to this one as it's not big enough to accommodate everyone & leaving a space around it would probably get filled with tents when others are allowed in to the field on Friday so we will be gathering in the open so long as the weather is kind to us - keep your fingers crossed as it's a fab spot to watch the sun set over the Malvern Hills :inlove:

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Hi Wombles, just to confirm I will catch up with you sometime at the festival to collect and pay for the Fiamma awning ‘S’ hooks and the brackets I reserved on your thread of items for sale.

Thanks

Carol
 
Anyone know if, or where I can download a map of the venues...?
Want to try and see if there might be less crowded places Kerry & I can plonk ourselves to listen to, if not see the bands.
@Wombles
 
@Langtoftlad, if you're not too bothered on seeing a specific band and just want to soak up the ambience and people watch, take a couple of fold up chairs and park up at the Rugby Club venue. The reasonably priced bar is open (teas and coffees and if I remember correctly, there may be snacks too) and there's an ice cream van in attendance.
 
Looks like the weather might be kind at Upton this year, hopefully suncream instead of raincoats !!
 
Geordies said:
Looks like the weather might be kind at Upton this year, hopefully suncream instead of raincoats !!
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Sshh - don't tempt fate! Fingers crossed though :smiley:

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Langtoftlad said:
Anyone know if, or where I can download a map of the venues...?
Want to try and see if there might be less crowded places Kerry & I can plonk ourselves to listen to, if not see the bands.
@Wombles
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Agree with @jockaneezer that the RFC stage area is a less busy (it's at the top of the town & furthest from the camping fields), chilled out area & is like a mini festival in itself (y) There are lots of food stands, Portacabin toilets & lovely cake & tea & coffee at the WI Ladies tent . For somewhere nearer the acoustic stage on the edge of the camping fields will be bigger this year & there will be hot food sold there too.
We haven't seen it yet but the official programme should have all the info. - can buy on arrival or download here https://www.uptonbluesfestival.com/ in advance.
 
Cal54 said:
Hi Wombles, just to confirm I will catch up with you sometime at the festival to collect and pay for the Fiamma awning ‘S’ hooks and the brackets I reserved on your thread of items for sale.

Thanks

Carol
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Thank you - they are packed in the motorhome already (y) :)
 
JanS said:
I am now unable to use my Thurs-Mon adult camping ticket so it is up for grabs if anyone wants it. I have broken my toe and it is more sensible for me to stay in a B&B in the town itself. I am disappointed because I had hoped to meet you all and spend some time with the group.
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Wombles said:
Agree with @jockaneezer that the RFC stage area is a less busy (it's at the top of the town & furthest from the camping fields), chilled out area & is like a mini festival in itself (y) There are lots of food stands, Portacabin toilets & lovely cake & tea & coffee at the WI Ladies tent . For somewhere nearer the acoustic stage on the edge of the camping fields will be bigger this year & there will be hot food sold there too.
We haven't seen it yet but the official programme should have all the info. - can buy on arrival or download here https://www.uptonbluesfestival.com/ in advance.
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Hi Jan, is your ticket still available? I have my ticket but my daughter is joining me on Friday night or Saturday, thanks Phil ( Vanlife )
 
Setting off later tonight so won't arrive til first thing tomorrow. First timers at the Blues fest - can't wait
 
Small world Vanlife but I think my friend Alec may have bought your ticket yesterday.
 
Currently at the Blackmore C&CC site in preparation for this rally. Will probably be lunchtime before we make the extra few miles as a few gins were consumed last night by the 4 of us!! See you later folks.
 
Nick is squeezing in 9 holes of golf whilst I do the last minute checks ie fridge and then we're off, see you all later.
 
We'll be there shortly. Dont call me shortly.

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Have a great time everyone. Lots of photos throughout the weekend please.

I sioooo wish we could be there.
 
Currently faffing about with last minute "stuff" before setting off, hopefully to arrive mid afternoon...

Looking forward to my first 'proper' music festival ever... I did go to the Old Bush Blues last year & loved it... my only "concern" is that I'm not a great fan of tightly packed crowds, but I'm sure I'll find a bit of space.

But isn't that the great thing about having a motorhome onsite... you can easily dip in & out to please yourself.

See you later.
 
Having solar problems which have drained the leisure batteries down to 8.5 volts, tugger neighbour has lent me his leisure battery, will be setting off as soon as I've blasted some charge into everything. See you at tea time !
 
Goes from bad to worse. Rear tyre has just shed it's tread on the M6. Fitted the spare on the hard shoulder but it's done some damage to the floor and bodywork. Having a coffee at Charnock Richard but will probably carry on.:(
 
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Goes from bad to worse. Rear tyre has just shed it's tread on the M6. Fitted the spare on the hard shoulder but it's done some damage to the floor and bodywork. Having a coffee at Charnock Richard but will probably carry on.:(
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Sorry to hear that - call us if you can make it but will be late.
 
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jockaneezer said:
Goes from bad to worse. Rear tyre has just shed it's tread on the M6. Fitted the spare on the hard shoulder but it's done some damage to the floor and bodywork. Having a coffee at Charnock Richard but will probably carry on.:(
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Oh dear hope you are on your way soon.
 
Langtoftlad said:
Currently faffing about with last minute "stuff" before setting off, hopefully to arrive mid afternoon...

Looking forward to my first 'proper' music festival ever... I did go to the Old Bush Blues last year & loved it... my only "concern" is that I'm not a great fan of tightly packed crowds, but I'm sure I'll find a bit of space.

But isn't that the great thing about having a motorhome onsite... you can easily dip in & out to please yourself.

See you later.
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The least crowded bit of the festival is the sports field now called the Big Top.

Take your chair and a couple of cans and enjoy :-)
 

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