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 on: August 02, 2026, 10:03:44 AM 
Started by Will S - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna)
I can understand it’s upsetting, if not asked before…but I don’t think this would be seen as discrimination, it’s really for the benefit of people requiring adjustments.

A blue badge is essentially just an accessible parking permit. For wider facilities, supporting evidence can be requested, to ensure the correct facilities are allocated to the people who need them and the legally-required reasonable adjustments can be made.

At a quick Google of other festivals’ accessibility arrangements…it looks like Download and the BBC Radio Two in the Park asks for free registration with a scheme called Nimbus Access Card, which would require similar supporting evidence,  Green Man asks for PIP, DLA or GP evidence for certain accessible arrangements.




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 on: August 02, 2026, 09:18:56 AM 
Started by Will S - Last post by Amethyst (Jenny)

I have to agree, we purpoosely left home late, arriving on the holding field at 4pm but were still kept there for two hours, not really acceptable. Plus I've had problems with the new ticket distributers. I asked for camping on the accessible field only to be told that the organisers have now stipulated that they will not accept a blue badge as evidence of a disability, and that they require evidence of PIP or attendance allowance or a letter from a GP stating your disability. This I think is discrimination, I really don't think that a ticket selling agency should have to see evidence from your medical records. A blue badge is not easy to get and I believe should be enough evidence of a persons request for access to the accessible field.


Agree fully Angela! We were told we needed a doctor’s letter, the surgery said no, which annoyed me. I contacted the caravan hire company and explained the situation and somehow we found ourselves moored very close to gate 4, so not far to get to the site at all, which was a surprise. Where did you end up?
It really is discrimination and very wrong.

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 on: August 02, 2026, 07:51:19 AM 
Started by Will S - Last post by davidmjs

I have to agree, we purpoosely left home late, arriving on the holding field at 4pm but were still kept there for two hours, not really acceptable. Plus I've had problems with the new ticket distributers. I asked for camping on the accessible field only to be told that the organisers have now stipulated that they will not accept a blue badge as evidence of a disability, and that they require evidence of PIP or attendance allowance or a letter from a GP stating your disability. This I think is discrimination, I really don't think that a ticket selling agency should have to see evidence from your medical records. A blue badge is not easy to get and I believe should be enough evidence of a persons request for access to the accessible field.


Outrageous!  I think you're right - I'd push back strongly....they could find themselves in all sorts of trouble if they don't change that.

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 on: August 02, 2026, 12:38:31 AM 
Started by Will S - Last post by Angela
I have to agree, we purpoosely left home late, arriving on the holding field at 4pm but were still kept there for two hours, not really acceptable. Plus I've had problems with the new ticket distributers. I asked for camping on the accessible field only to be told that the organisers have now stipulated that they will not accept a blue badge as evidence of a disability, and that they require evidence of PIP or attendance allowance or a letter from a GP stating your disability. This I think is discrimination, I really don't think that a ticket selling agency should have to see evidence from your medical records. A blue badge is not easy to get and I believe should be enough evidence of a persons request for access to the accessible field.

 35 
 on: August 02, 2026, 12:18:08 AM 
Started by Andy - Last post by Angela
Very grateful for all of your hard work Colin,  hopefully we can limp through to our 25th anniversary!

 36 
 on: August 01, 2026, 01:43:29 PM 
Started by Andy - Last post by davidmjs
Good man, Colin.  Can we have a 'limp on' emoji? Wink

 37 
 on: August 01, 2026, 01:42:31 PM 
Started by Andy - Last post by Delfini (Diane)
Thanks Colin.

 38 
 on: August 01, 2026, 11:56:48 AM 
Started by Andy - Last post by Poor Will (Bill)
Cheers Colin!

 39 
 on: August 01, 2026, 07:55:56 AM 
Started by Andy - Last post by PL (Peter)
Really appreciated, Thank you,Colin.

 40 
 on: July 31, 2026, 05:45:04 PM 
Started by Shane (Skirky) - Last post by Shane (Skirky)



Some nice songs there Skirky. I've downloaded the album and will give one of the tracks a spin on my next radio show.



Thank you Colin!

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