Woodworm & Cropredy - General

[claire]

Hi Tracey and Chris

Just a quick one - how soon is it advisable to book this year?  I've got friends who haven't quite got their acts together yet and probably won't for another few weeks. 

Thanks!

Claire

Barry says: modified to make more general

[Harriet]

good afternoon ladies, it is a pleasure for us to have you on the board this month.  I have a couple of questions for you.
a) How are the bands and artists that appear at Cropredy decided upon?  Does anyone approach you and ask to be included or is it recommendation by or to the Cropredy/Fairport collective?
and  b) How is the running order decided upon, has anyone, for instance, asked for a specific slot or has refused the slot that has been allocated?
Finally, a huge thamk you for all the hard work that you put in to make Cropredy the marvellous festival that it is

[Tracey]

Hi Tracey and Chris

Just a quick one - how soon is it advisable to book this year?  I've got friends who haven't quite got their acts together yet and probably won't for another few weeks. 

Thanks!

Claire

Barry says: modified to make more general

Dear Clair,

Tickets are selling fast this year so best not leave it too long.

Regards

Tracey

[mik]

Hi  just filling in the on-line form and in our party there are 6 kids under 12. I know we don't have to pay for them which is a real boon! but should I make a note of it on the printout - as although the number of kids under 12 is a part of the selection form the printout to be sent omits them because there is no charge. Don't they need tickets?

anyone?

Mik

[Paul]

On this subject Tracey, does anyone check the age of children with wrist bands? I have seen some very large "children" wearing children's armbands. It seems a little bit unfair on those of us who do honestly admit to our children's ages, and pay for an adult as soon as they become 12.

Paul

[Tracey]

Hi  just filling in the on-line form and in our party there are 6 kids under 12. I know we don't have to pay for them which is a real boon! but should I make a note of it on the printout - as although the number of kids under 12 is a part of the selection form the printout to be sent omits them because there is no charge. Don't they need tickets?

anyone?

Mik

When ordering yur tickets please state how many children's wristbands you want and they will be sent out with your order.  We don't send out tickets for children any more, just the wristbands direct.

[Tracey]

On this subject Tracey, does anyone check the age of children with wrist bands? I have seen some very large "children" wearing children's armbands. It seems a little bit unfair on those of us who do honestly admit to our children's ages, and pay for an adult as soon as they become 12.

Paul

Dear Paul,

Difficult one this.  Some children under 12 certainly still look like children whereas others could almost get a drink at the bar.  We don't want to upset people by asking for proof of age but will give it some thought.  I agree that it is not fair on the honest parents.  Will pass this on to Chris and perhaps she will have a word with the stewards on the gates.

[PeteD]

Dear Chris and Tracey,

As you say, this is a difficult one, and as a parent of a recently turned 13 child it is a subject that is relevant to my family. Whilst I agree with Paul that it is not fair on the parents who pay full price for their children over 12 if some others abuse the rules, I do think that the 12+ rule should be reassessed. After all a 13 year old child may well not want to attend the festival but really has no choice as you cannot leave a 13 year old home alone for the weekend. If I remember correctly in the past the policy was that children under 16 were free? and this was changed a few years back to the current system.
Please do not view this as a criticism, merely an observation on a policy that I believe needs a rethink. Possibly by going back to the 'under 16 admitted free' rule? but strictly enforcing it, or by a 2 tier charging system? As 17 year Cropredy veterans (both our children have also attended since embryo stage!) I would just like to add our thanks to you both and everyone else involved for the mammoth efforts each year in organising the greatest music festival on the planet. It is a big part of our lives and a highlight of every year.

Pete.     

[pauljmuk (Paul M)]

Bit concerned about all this.  Just booked for my family, including 2 kids 4 and 8 years old.  My son the 8 year old, with no word of a lie looks about 13 or 14, but I swear he is 8 - just massive for his age - getting hairy legs too!

Last thing I want is being questioned as to whether he is the right age or not - I mean how do I prove it? take his birth certificate? no thanks!

Paul

[trisha]

Hi,  i just wanted some information regarding the activities available for children at the festival.  This will be our first cropredy and our children are aged 5 and 2.  Could anyone help us with some information please. Thanks
Trisha.