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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
https://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/
Ok so I know this is another Strawberry fair thread, but there is a point to this one being here this early.
For those of you who don't know what it is, Strawberry Fair is Europe's biggest FREE festival. That's right, there are bands, stages, performers, the lot there, and do you have to pay to get in? Not one cent! all we ask is that you help to keep the site clear of rubbish.
Being a totally free event in a capitalist country is pretty difficult to arrange, and relies heavily on people participating, organising and generally giving up their time for the good of the fair.
For 2008, We are trying to organise a juggling/spinning area, with potentially two areas for workshops.
We need several things at SF:
stewards
people willing to teach youngesters
people who want to participate in workshops
people to help teach other people who to make poi/staffs/etc
A little info from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/content/articles/2008/05/13/strawberry_fair_2008_feature.shtml
Additional info: fire spinning is not permitted at this particular event: If you feel the need to burn, there are plenty of other parks you can sneak off to: If you try to do it in the middle of the fair police/stewards will stop you!
Unfortunately the whole fireshow idea has fallen through *sigh*
EDITED_BY: LazyAngel (1211189288)
https://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/
Ok so I know this is another Strawberry fair thread, but there is a point to this one being here this early.
For those of you who don't know what it is, Strawberry Fair is Europe's biggest FREE festival. That's right, there are bands, stages, performers, the lot there, and do you have to pay to get in? Not one cent! all we ask is that you help to keep the site clear of rubbish.
Being a totally free event in a capitalist country is pretty difficult to arrange, and relies heavily on people participating, organising and generally giving up their time for the good of the fair.
For 2008, We are trying to organise a juggling/spinning area, with potentially two areas for workshops.
We need several things at SF:
stewards
people willing to teach youngesters
people who want to participate in workshops
people to help teach other people who to make poi/staffs/etc
A little info from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/content/articles/2008/05/13/strawberry_fair_2008_feature.shtml
Additional info: fire spinning is not permitted at this particular event: If you feel the need to burn, there are plenty of other parks you can sneak off to: If you try to do it in the middle of the fair police/stewards will stop you!
Unfortunately the whole fireshow idea has fallen through *sigh*
EDITED_BY: LazyAngel (1211189288)
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enthusiast
271 posts
Location: Bradford *rolls eyes*, United Kingdom
enthusiast
271 posts
Location: Bradford *rolls eyes*, United Kingdom
Posted:
check back nearer the time and i'll see what i can do (have to get time off work for traveling.
check back nearer the time and i'll see what i can do (have to get time off work for traveling.
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Posted:
im happy to perform/workshop etc...
im happy to perform/workshop etc...
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Hm.. Definitely would like to help if I can- have to figure out nearer the time if it's possible or not.
I could maybe help workshops, or stewarding.
Please prod me in a while in case I forget (life's going to be pretty busy for a bit )
Hm.. Definitely would like to help if I can- have to figure out nearer the time if it's possible or not.
I could maybe help workshops, or stewarding.
Please prod me in a while in case I forget (life's going to be pretty busy for a bit
) THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
could always add it to your 'favorite threads'
(button at the bottom of the page on the left)
Don't worry, if you make an offer, I'll probably hunt you down nearer the time (in a friendly way, of course!)
Good to see some interest here!
could always add it to your 'favorite threads'
(button at the bottom of the page on the left)Don't worry, if you make an offer, I'll probably hunt you down nearer the time (in a friendly way, of course!)
Good to see some interest here!
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Poi junkie
75 posts
Location: In your face!, United Kingdom
Poi junkie
75 posts
Location: In your face!, United Kingdom
Posted:
hi, Me and Rin are coming from Norwich. Can help you with the workshop, and perform too. Just let me know If you need us.x
hi, Me and Rin are coming from Norwich. Can help you with the workshop, and perform too. Just let me know If you need us.x
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The official Emma Peel wannabe
226 posts
Location: Colchester, England (UK)
The official Emma Peel wannabe
226 posts
Location: Colchester, England (UK)
Posted:
Can you just clarify about the fire spinning public liability insurance please? Did you mean don't bother to offer to do fire performance if you don't have PLI?
Sorry - have an Essex girl moment pehaps!
Kx
Can you just clarify about the fire spinning public liability insurance please? Did you mean don't bother to offer to do fire performance if you don't have PLI?
Sorry - have an Essex girl moment pehaps!
Kx
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Posted:
im guessin yes that is what lazyangel meant, cant be spinning at a public festival without insurance
im guessin yes that is what lazyangel meant, cant be spinning at a public festival without insurance
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
yes, that is Public Liability Insurance, for several million for preference
yes, that is Public Liability Insurance, for several million for preference
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Poi junkie
75 posts
Location: In your face!, United Kingdom
Poi junkie
75 posts
Location: In your face!, United Kingdom
Posted:
Thought i should mention that i have insurance, and have performed a bit this year. I don't claim to be the best spinner; but my focus is on dance, style and artistic presentation. People know me @ Strawberry and like what i do- come on Guy giz a go! XXX
Thought i should mention that i have insurance, and have performed a bit this year. I don't claim to be the best spinner; but my focus is on dance, style and artistic presentation. People know me @ Strawberry and like what i do- come on Guy giz a go! XXX
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
Don't worry, at the moment I'm just trying to drum up some interest: details on who/what/why/when will come later (like sometime after Xmas: Jan/Feb maybe) when I've got a bit more info.
Also if we have lots of individual performers, we might look at trying to coordinate you into a group
watch this space!
Don't worry, at the moment I'm just trying to drum up some interest: details on who/what/why/when will come later (like sometime after Xmas: Jan/Feb maybe) when I've got a bit more info.Also if we have lots of individual performers, we might look at trying to coordinate you into a group
watch this space!
Because ActiveAngel sounds like a feminine deodorant
Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.
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addict
498 posts
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
addict
498 posts
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Posted:
i think i'm coming! although i have this ominous feeling that my exams will still be going on... in which case i won't be coming...
i think i'm coming! although i have this ominous feeling that my exams will still be going on... in which case i won't be coming...
Thoughts arrive like butterflies...
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former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted:
I'll be there.
Put me down for teaching poi basics to youngsters and could possibly be persuaded to help instruct on the methods of how to make a monkeyfist knot (should have i decent method nailed by then
)
Think I've figured out an easier (if slightly longer) was of getting from Manchester to Cambridge without going via MK or London. That was a nightmare last time.
I'll be there.
Put me down for teaching poi basics to youngsters and could possibly be persuaded to help instruct on the methods of how to make a monkeyfist knot (should have i decent method nailed by then
)Think I've figured out an easier (if slightly longer) was of getting from Manchester to Cambridge without going via MK or London. That was a nightmare last time.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
cool. good to see people are still signing up!
We've got the infrastructure meeting in late January, I should have some more details on space/organisation by then
Happy Christmas everybody!
cool. good to see people are still signing up!
We've got the infrastructure meeting in late January, I should have some more details on space/organisation by then
Happy Christmas everybody!
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Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.
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member
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Location: In a warm bed with me teddy!!, United Kingdom
member
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Location: In a warm bed with me teddy!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
my last working day in england is the 21 june I guess cambridge isnt that far away
Have public liabitly as well if needed
my last working day in england is the 21 june
I guess cambridge isnt that far away Have public liabitly as well if needed
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enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
please please please tell me it's on a weekend or else I can't come I'll be on my uber important college placement
please please please tell me it's on a weekend or else I can't come I'll be on my uber important college placement
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former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted:
It is a weekend Rin. Most likely the first weekend of June, although dates to be confurmed in about 4 weeks time by LazyAngel (Guy)
It is a weekend Rin. Most likely the first weekend of June, although dates to be confurmed in about 4 weeks time by LazyAngel (Guy)
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enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
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Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
WOO!!!!
WOO!!!!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
benefits on this week!
This week the strawberry Fair committee is proud to announce we have organised not one but TWO excellent benefit gigs for your listening and dancing pleasure.
On wednesday 20th at the portland arms from 8pm - 12pm the Strawberry Fair Green Area present for the bargain price of £5.00
Tarantism, TK & Rose and DJ Scott Free
and on Friday 22nd at the cellar bar from 8pm - 2am the Strawberry Fair East Stage presents "INFECTED STRAWBERRY" a night of mental, twist your own head off, thumping psytrance with DJ's Luvlea, Psykinetic and DJ Sutekh (Antiworld Resident) doing a live PA.
Both gigs will be an excellent night of entertainment and an good opportunity for people to pop along, support the fair financially and if you're up for it sign up as a helper / steward.
Remember Strawberry Fair is a sponsor free, free to attend, volunteer powered event and we need all the help we can get (and that means you!!)
benefits on this week!
This week the strawberry Fair committee is proud to announce we have organised not one but TWO excellent benefit gigs for your listening and dancing pleasure.
On wednesday 20th at the portland arms from 8pm - 12pm the Strawberry Fair Green Area present for the bargain price of £5.00
Tarantism, TK & Rose and DJ Scott Free
and on Friday 22nd at the cellar bar from 8pm - 2am the Strawberry Fair East Stage presents "INFECTED STRAWBERRY" a night of mental, twist your own head off, thumping psytrance with DJ's Luvlea, Psykinetic and DJ Sutekh (Antiworld Resident) doing a live PA.
Both gigs will be an excellent night of entertainment and an good opportunity for people to pop along, support the fair financially and if you're up for it sign up as a helper / steward.
Remember Strawberry Fair is a sponsor free, free to attend, volunteer powered event and we need all the help we can get (and that means you!!)
Because ActiveAngel sounds like a feminine deodorant
Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
Updates in first post
oh yeah, we have a facebook group as well
Updates in first post
oh yeah, we have a facebook group as well
Because ActiveAngel sounds like a feminine deodorant
Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.
'Be the change you want to see in the world around you' - Ghandi
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enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
yay the only other thing that I can actually go to this year...never though I would EVER say this but being a student sucks
yay
the only other thing that I can actually go to this year...never though I would EVER say this but being a student sucks GOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
*bump* not long now..
*bump* not long now..
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Posted:
wont be able to make this now, being on the weekend inbetween PITP and SL makes it pretty much no-go.
hope you all have a great time
wont be able to make this now, being on the weekend inbetween PITP and SL makes it pretty much no-go.
hope you all have a great time
"the geeks have got you" - Gayle
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enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
I can't go just found out my mum's arriving from america sometime next week so it's all hands on deck to make sure there's nothing wrong with the house!!! Battle stations!!!!!
I can't go
just found out my mum's arriving from america sometime next week so it's all hands on deck to make sure there's nothing wrong with the house!!! Battle stations!!!!! GOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
crap dom, I thought you were going to be able to help out with prop making in the futures area?
crap dom, I thought you were going to be able to help out with prop making in the futures area? Because ActiveAngel sounds like a feminine deodorant
Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.
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addict
498 posts
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
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498 posts
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Posted:
smack bang in the middle of my exams
smack bang in the middle of my exams
Thoughts arrive like butterflies...
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
I have no way to get there, unless anyone's going from Bristol and has a free seat. I have nothing else to do this weekend, and I wish I could go- but I've not managed to get work and can't afford transport..
I have no way to get there, unless anyone's going from Bristol and has a free seat. I have nothing else to do this weekend, and I wish I could go- but I've not managed to get work and can't afford transport..
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
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enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
enthusiast
223 posts
Location: cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
hey guys hope you had a great day today and the weather was better for you than it was here in norwich...stoopid rain.
hey guys hope you had a great day today and the weather was better for you than it was here in norwich...stoopid rain.