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Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
Next bank holiday Monday is the Kingston Green Fair
https://kingstongreenfair.org.uk/
Its also the day after my birthday so bring cake
Next bank holiday Monday is the Kingston Green Fair
https://kingstongreenfair.org.uk/
Its also the day after my birthday so bring cake
Come faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.
- W B Yeats
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lovin' it...
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Location: Bristol!, United Kingdom
lovin' it...
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Location: Bristol!, United Kingdom
Posted:
ooooooohhhh.
I've never been to this - looks lovely. It made me laugh looking at the pics from last year and seeing knox all dolled up looking mighty fine in that outfit! Strike a pose
and dimitri with his balls of magic 
if i do come, i will defo bring cake....and maybe special cake at that
ooooooohhhh.
I've never been to this - looks lovely. It made me laugh looking at the pics from last year and seeing knox all dolled up looking mighty fine in that outfit! Strike a pose
and dimitri with his balls of magic if i do come, i will defo bring cake....and maybe special cake at that
Live well, love much, laugh often...
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Posted:
my folks live about 15 mins from this an yet i miss it every year... doesn't look like changing either unfortunately...
my folks live about 15 mins from this an yet i miss it every year... doesn't look like changing either unfortunately...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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Posted:
i haven't been since 2000, which is a tad silly. It is nice if the weather's good, although I've always begrudged paying for a festival which could survive off the stalls (ie Ambient Picnic)
i haven't been since 2000, which is a tad silly. It is nice if the weather's good, although I've always begrudged paying for a festival which could survive off the stalls (ie Ambient Picnic)
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Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Posted:
£5 is not exactly expensive though, only £3 if you are a student. There are squat parties which charge more in 'donations' that that!
Oooh special cake Helen, interesting! Think we shall be bringing a flask of chai with us too : ) Yum, yum!
£5 is not exactly expensive though, only £3 if you are a student. There are squat parties which charge more in 'donations' that that!
Oooh special cake Helen, interesting! Think we shall be bringing a flask of chai with us too : ) Yum, yum!
Come faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.
- W B Yeats
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Location: London, United Kingdom
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Posted:
I've been looking forward to this for ages.
I've got a party happening on the Sunday but I'll be there.. a bit bleary eyed and fuzzy no doubt, but I'll be there
I've been looking forward to this for ages.
I've got a party happening on the Sunday but I'll be there.. a bit bleary eyed and fuzzy no doubt, but I'll be there
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discoverer of phat and poigling
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Location: North London.. England
discoverer of phat and poigling
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Location: North London.. England
Posted:
i would normally go but trying bungy instead...
kingston has been great though if you wana try it...
i would normally go but trying bungy instead...
kingston has been great though if you wana try it...
its all about the fun fun fun fun and more fun...
stranger
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Location: Camden, London
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Location: Camden, London
Posted:
I'll be there!!
Had a lovely time last year, even though I went alone. Met some cool people, the atmosphere was great, the sun was shining, and I got to do some poi to some fabulous music - all in all a bloody good day out!! So, definitely come along if you can!
Maybe see some of you there.....
Dannie
I'll be there!!
Had a lovely time last year, even though I went alone. Met some cool people, the atmosphere was great, the sun was shining, and I got to do some poi to some fabulous music - all in all a bloody good day out!! So, definitely come along if you can!
Maybe see some of you there.....
Dannie
"don't dream it, be it...."
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Me
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Location: London/Bristol, United Kingdom
Me
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Location: London/Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
Dub your crap how can you miss the green fair every year
I should be down there i reckon or possible up there if i bring my newly made silts
Dub your crap how can you miss the green fair every year
I should be down there i reckon or possible up there if i bring my newly made silts
Maybe I should change this too something abit nicer, humm no I still think your all C
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Classically British
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Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Classically British
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Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
Completely forgot about this.
I'll be there, hopefully with lots of Guildforder's too
Completely forgot about this.
I'll be there, hopefully with lots of Guildforder's too
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old hand
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
old hand
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Posted:
Aw the fond memories... Steve and a bottle of vodka spring to mind!!!
Won't be there this time but Durbs be sure to have one of those lovely fajita(sp?) things, they're yummy!!!!!!!!!
Aw the fond memories... Steve and a bottle of vodka spring to mind!!!
Won't be there this time but Durbs be sure to have one of those lovely fajita(sp?) things, they're yummy!!!!!!!!!
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old hand
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Oooh, sounds like fun! I might turn up with a couple of friends, not sure what I'm doing this weekend yet though. Always good to meet more poi people.
Oooh, sounds like fun! I might turn up with a couple of friends, not sure what I'm doing this weekend yet though. Always good to meet more poi people.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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we'll be there
we'll be there
old hand
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Location: Chester, UK
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With new hair!
With new hair!
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Sir sheep and I are leaving soon, dragging an unwilling Flid with us! Sir sheep needs an opportunity to show off her shiny new dreads
See you there everybody
Sir sheep and I are leaving soon, dragging an unwilling Flid with us! Sir sheep needs an opportunity to show off her shiny new dreads
See you there everybody
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
My photos are online here.
Turned out to be quite a nice day in the end, didn't get wet at all and ended up getting slightly sun burnt and using my umbrella as a sun shade!
Wasn't as good as I remember it, quite overcrowded and lots of dogs runing around which I'm sure weren't meant to be allowed in.
well i found out yesterday that this year's picnic is going to be advanced ticket sales only at a fiver a go. Most of the original organisers have quit from the management commitee and since going (in my view) downhill over the past few years (alcohol started being sold, the vegetarian only catering rule went, they dropped the word green from the title, stopped using as much renewable sources of energy over petrol generators
) I'm not sure if i'll go this year
My photos are online here.
Turned out to be quite a nice day in the end, didn't get wet at all and ended up getting slightly sun burnt and using my umbrella as a sun shade!
Wasn't as good as I remember it, quite overcrowded and lots of dogs runing around which I'm sure weren't meant to be allowed in.
Written by: flid
although I've always begrudged paying for a festival which could survive off the stalls (ie Ambient Picnic)
well i found out yesterday that this year's picnic is going to be advanced ticket sales only at a fiver a go. Most of the original organisers have quit from the management commitee and since going (in my view) downhill over the past few years (alcohol started being sold, the vegetarian only catering rule went, they dropped the word green from the title, stopped using as much renewable sources of energy over petrol generators
) I'm not sure if i'll go this year BRONZE Member
Pooh-Bah
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Location: London, Wales (UK)
Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
The sounds system was again rather crap this year but I got a nice space near the front of the world stage to sit and relax and all was good. There seemed to be more emphasis on saving the world than music this year also. Still it was a lovely chilled day out, people were in good spirits and we had sunshine so its all good.
The sounds system was again rather crap this year but I got a nice space near the front of the world stage to sit and relax and all was good. There seemed to be more emphasis on saving the world than music this year also. Still it was a lovely chilled day out, people were in good spirits and we had sunshine so its all good.
Come faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.
- W B Yeats
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Posted:
You're right flid, AP is ticketed this year, they are saying that this is because all their kit was burnt down by an arsonist after last years event. I'll still go anyway though as last years was still a great day out.
Nice pics of yesterday by the way.
Roll on Strawberry Fair
You're right flid, AP is ticketed this year, they are saying that this is because all their kit was burnt down by an arsonist after last years event. I'll still go anyway though as last years was still a great day out.
Nice pics of yesterday by the way.
Roll on Strawberry Fair
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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I didn't hear that, and I was still on site the following morning after camping out. I've stewarded it since 99 and been involved in the management commitee in the past before I went off to university. I understand why the festival needs better security etc, but it's a) sad to see a great day out organised by people with a real passion in their free time go the way of any other festival b) see it loose the key things that were good about it and made it different. At least kingston has retained it's green-ness
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they are saying that this is because all their kit was burnt down by an arsonist after last years event
I didn't hear that, and I was still on site the following morning after camping out. I've stewarded it since 99 and been involved in the management commitee in the past before I went off to university. I understand why the festival needs better security etc, but it's a) sad to see a great day out organised by people with a real passion in their free time go the way of any other festival b) see it loose the key things that were good about it and made it different. At least kingston has retained it's green-ness
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Posted:
Here's the info about the arson attack after last years Ambient picnic:
https://www.ambientpicnic.primalvisions.co.uk/indexburningmain.html
Your gripe about festivals going downhill is probaly true of most events. They become successful... so local councils get tough with licencing, while big corps step in with logos and crap beer.
But life is tough and you have to roll with the punches mate. Hopefully new events with some soul will keep taking the place of ones that become rubbishy - otherwise we shall all have to stay at home and watch telly instead
Here's the info about the arson attack after last years Ambient picnic:
https://www.ambientpicnic.primalvisions.co.uk/indexburningmain.html
Your gripe about festivals going downhill is probaly true of most events. They become successful... so local councils get tough with licencing, while big corps step in with logos and crap beer.
But life is tough and you have to roll with the punches mate. Hopefully new events with some soul will keep taking the place of ones that become rubbishy - otherwise we shall all have to stay at home and watch telly instead
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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Posted:
my thoughts exactly
I was disappointed slightly to not see as many people as i thought i would at kingston yesterday that i know, but then i chatted to new people too, it all works out if you remain as open minded as you were when you started
my thoughts exactly
I was disappointed slightly to not see as many people as i thought i would at kingston yesterday that i know, but then i chatted to new people too, it all works out if you remain as open minded as you were when you started
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
as for the arson attack, which sucks big time (other than bits of electronics which just cost money to replace i know many of the people who've put a lot of time in over the years to create the artwork, props etc), that wasn't actually at the site at all. I'm not sure how changes to the way the festival is run on the day could really affect that.
as for the arson attack, which sucks big time (other than bits of electronics which just cost money to replace i know many of the people who've put a lot of time in over the years to create the artwork, props etc), that wasn't actually at the site at all. I'm not sure how changes to the way the festival is run on the day could really affect that.
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It's that time again and I'm actually going to make it along for once! This year's green Fair is on Monday 29th May and Burnt Toast will be there doing workshops and generally hanging out. Liquid Records are running a chill out area as well which might get a snaeky bit of electonica of some kind going but should generally be all good....
It's that time again and I'm actually going to make it along for once! This year's green Fair is on Monday 29th May and Burnt Toast will be there doing workshops and generally hanging out. Liquid Records are running a chill out area as well which might get a snaeky bit of electonica of some kind going but should generally be all good....
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Posted:
OOOH I'll be in London that day!
Wonder if I'll make it?!?!?!
OOOH I'll be in London that day!
Wonder if I'll make it?!?!?!
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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old hand
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old hand
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Posted:
Might see you folks there
Depends on how the street shows go in Brighton
Gabe - when are you arriving in the UK?
Might see you folks there
Depends on how the street shows go in Brighton
Gabe - when are you arriving in the UK?
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would be good to see you rob, when are you going to be in brighton? I'd like to see your street show...
gabe you should definately come too, it's not hard to get to and well worth it!
would be good to see you rob, when are you going to be in brighton? I'd like to see your street show...
gabe you should definately come too, it's not hard to get to and well worth it!
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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1 + 1 = 3
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Dub - Any chance of a lift off anyone?
Dub - Any chance of a lift off anyone?
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
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Posted:
it's a green fair, you're supposed to get the train...
just found out that 3 daft monkeys and pama international are playing.. bouncy folk and ska-tastic! can't wait...
it's a green fair, you're supposed to get the train...
just found out that 3 daft monkeys and pama international are playing.. bouncy folk and ska-tastic! can't wait...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Rob, I will arrive Saturday 27th at night. Dave says folks can come to his place Sunday arvo..if they like.
I keep [Old link] pretty well updated...
Hugs!
Written by: duballstar
it's a green fair, you're supposed to get the train...
Rob, I will arrive Saturday 27th at night. Dave says folks can come to his place Sunday arvo..if they like.
I keep [Old link] pretty well updated...
Hugs!
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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1 + 1 = 3
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Lift sharing is good for the environment...
Lift sharing is good for the environment...
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
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