Rally Upton Blues Festival Meet 19-23 July 2018

[Lenny HB]

Put us down please Karen, one we have been trying to get to for years I think we will be OK for next year.

 

[Wombles]

Due to the level of interest in this one we have put forward our request for first dibs if arriving on the Thursday on the large adjoining field that we had part of for Sunshine Festival & keeping our fingers crossed! Have also asked if possible to have a water tap, two Portaloos, Elsan waste tank & rinsing water tap in that field so easier to get to than those in the main field - there's no harm in asking Will update once we know what is possible.

 

[Detnor]

Hi, interested, a bit far off to be absolutely sure on the dates.

 

[The Mad Jock]

Put me on the list please. Thanks

 

[JockandRita]

@The Mad Jock. If you don't mind me asking, which part of the "Yelly Belly" county are you living in?
We are in PE6.

Cheers,

Jock.

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[Chocy boy]

Yes please. John.

 

[Wildge]

Sorry wrong thread !!!

 

[Wombles]

Thank you for all the interest so far - still waiting to hear back about what might be possible.

 

[Pete-Jay-Sophie]

Can you put us down please, motorhome & tent if possible.

 

[The Mad Jock]

Hi @JockandRita im in DN postcode.

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[JockandRita]

Hi @JockandRita im in DN postcode.

You must be right up near the top of the county then, with a DN postcode.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Nana]

Can you add us to your list please. Mike and Toni

 

[Wombles]

UPDATE: The list is on hold at the moment as still trying to negotiate first dibs on an area for Funsters - doing our best but at present nothing agreed despite the possible large numbers interested in this as a Meet.

 

[Box Boy]

Just been advised that Bookings for Upton Blues Festival 2018 are being taken from 5th November.
Brian & Lorna

 

[Wombles]

Just been advised that Bookings for Upton Blues Festival 2018 are being taken from 5th November.
Brian & Lorna

Still waiting to hear back if this Meet can go ahead. Whether it does or not it's still booking direct so you can book your tickets whenever suits you - you might only have the option of General Camping though instead of being pitched with fellow Funsters.

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[Box Boy]

Still waiting to hear back if this Meet can go ahead. Whether it does or not it's still booking direct so you can book your tickets whenever suits you - you might only have the option of General Camping though instead of being pitched with fellow Funsters.

Thank you for still trying. I will give them a 'Poke' when I make our booking.

Brian & Lorna

 

[PhilandMena]

Still waiting to hear back if this Meet can go ahead. Whether it does or not it's still booking direct so you can book your tickets whenever suits you - you might only have the option of General Camping though instead of being pitched with fellow Funsters.

Are you hopeful that you can also arrange for a Funster discount ! I think I will wait and see how you fare before booking.

 

[Wombles]

Are you hopeful that you can also arrange for a Funster discount ! I think I will wait and see how you fare before booking.

No discount is possible for Upton Blues - if it is the same prices as last year then it will be £40 per person for camping & it is the money raised from the camping that funds the "free" festival the proceeds of which benefit the local community. It is mostly volunteer run too by local people.

 

[PhilandMena]

Understood and thanks. Will purchase tickets as soon as they become available and hopefully be able to camp in a Funster area.

 

[biglamin]

us too please - no ehu needed (if the sun shines)

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[PhilandMena]

We now have our tickets and look forward to meeting up with fellow funsters. Gates open 09.00 on the Thursday.

 

[SUGGY]

Still waiting to hear back if this Meet can go ahead. Whether it does or not it's still booking direct so you can book your tickets whenever suits you - you might only have the option of General Camping though instead of being pitched with fellow Funsters.

i sent a reply back to upton when they emailed me, saying that i would be going if they gave us the MHF area ....and that it would be in their interest as there are around 60 unit interested ...

They haven't replied yet and i have not booked any tickets .

 

[PhilandMena]

i sent a reply back to upton when they emailed me, saying that i would be going if they gave us the MHF area ....and that it would be in their interest as there are around 60 unit interested ...

They haven't replied yet and i have not booked any tickets .

If a MHF area is not allocated next year, we could agree to meet up near by and all arrive at the same time and create our own MHF area. Where there's a will

 

[EX51SSS]

Sorry but I've only just noticed this thread and would certainly like to go if possible.
Can one of you knowledgeable Funsters tell me (without trawling through the thread PLEASE), how we get tickets for the Blues Festival and if there might be an area for Funsters.

 

[SUGGY]

If a MHF area is not allocated next year, we could agree to meet up near by and all arrive at the same time and create our own MHF area. Where there's a will

Yes if everyone parked in the town car park and arrived en block ie 60 units at 9 am . It would be interesting

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[Wombles]

If a MHF area is not allocated next year, we could agree to meet up near by and all arrive at the same time and create our own MHF area. Where there's a will

Sounds viable but in reality is quite hard to do as we worked last year as volunteers for the Blues & we were pitching everyone in General Camping & with so many queuing & arriving at the same time you have to go wherever you are sent which could be a big distance apart especially if new rows are started. It may be possible to go to the very back of the field together but that's a long way from the showers, (better) portacabin toilets & town & up to those pitching everyone on the day if they allow this as last year that didn't work well as some blocked the fire lanes & had to be moved! Even if in a group in General Camping surrounded by others (may or may not work well depending on the neighbours) it doesn't compare to first dibs on another field where we are all together even if a few overflow campers are added once the main field is full. Know that some will only book if we are sure of an area together so will keep trying to persuade the organisers!

 

[Wombles]

Sorry but I've only just noticed this thread and would certainly like to go if possible.
Can one of you knowledgeable Funsters tell me (without trawling through the thread PLEASE), how we get tickets for the Blues Festival and if there might be an area for Funsters.

Tickets are here but we still haven't got a Fun area agreed yet but trying!

 

[Doug Reme]

Yes please Karen

Doug Ellen

 

[Sandancers]

I wouldn't panic about the tickets yet, it's a huge main field, doubt they will sell out !

 

[Hooflungdung]

Please put us down for this - haven't done a rally yet and am a blues fan so looks like a good way to start.

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