Adam
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« Reply #60 on: April 08, 2026, 12:11:37 PM » |
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This will be the first time I won’t be having a pint or two in the Brasenose. I feel for the young workers who weren’t paid last year (and still waiting). Scott Doonican said he was only paid last year when he threatened MU action.
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« Reply #61 on: April 08, 2026, 12:55:52 PM » |
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Several other acts have withdrawn now, I wonder just how viable the Brasenose will be this summer?
Hopefully not at all. As I've been suggesting on social media, the Cropredy is a perfect candidate for community ownership, mainly because it has two communities that love it - the geographical one, and the musical FC-related one. I'd willingly buy a share or two at £50-100 a pop and I bet many others in the community would too (and put in a lot more. Raising a few hundred thousand and creating a viable Cropredy and FC-friendly business (that operates as it used to, not as an alternative festival) is surely possible? I hope somebody local is able to run with an idea like this... |
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Adam
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« Reply #62 on: April 08, 2026, 05:06:34 PM » |
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Great idea, David!
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« Reply #63 on: April 08, 2026, 06:54:30 PM » |
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Several other acts have withdrawn now, I wonder just how viable the Brasenose will be this summer?
Hopefully not at all. As I've been suggesting on social media, the Cropredy is a perfect candidate for community ownership, mainly because it has two communities that love it - the geographical one, and the musical FC-related one. I'd willingly buy a share or two at £50-100 a pop and I bet many others in the community would too (and put in a lot more. Raising a few hundred thousand and creating a viable Cropredy and FC-friendly business (that operates as it used to, not as an alternative festival) is surely possible? I hope somebody local is able to run with an idea like this... I'd be up for that! |
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David V B
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« Reply #64 on: May 10, 2026, 03:13:52 PM » |
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Bought ourselves a camper van this morning so Cropredy tickets have followed quickly after. First time since 2018 so very excited.
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Lubiloo (Lorna)
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« Reply #65 on: May 10, 2026, 03:24:31 PM » |
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Bought ourselves a camper van this morning so Cropredy tickets have followed quickly after. First time since 2018 so very excited.
Congratulations, how lovely! |
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #66 on: May 10, 2026, 05:49:44 PM » |
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Bought ourselves a camper van this morning so Cropredy tickets have followed quickly after. First time since 2018 so very excited.
Similar to us . Our previous van went before Christmas and we only replaced it last week , couldnt commit to tickets before we had a van. We just couldnt find one that matched all of our criteria for ages, so compromised on price and storage space. Our logic was that they are holding their value very well , and we bought an awning! |
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« Reply #67 on: June 26, 2026, 03:42:47 PM » |
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Is there anybody who lives in the village please who could get in touch (either here or at davidmjs at gmail dot com) please? I want some help in trying to get in touch with people running things in the village during the festival. Much appreciated.
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Dave.P
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« Reply #68 on: July 19, 2026, 01:12:54 AM » |
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excitement is risng on Iow. Big thanks to Gareth and Milly for sorting out ticketing issues thanks to Richard and Jake at AXS for some fantastic support and commuiccation I was worrying at ome stage but all sorted now  |
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Wandering Steve
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« Reply #69 on: July 24, 2026, 07:39:20 PM » |
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Water levels ok on the canal rumour is it could be closed to navigation early next month though.
Lots of boaters already turning up preempting this I guess.
Will keep the board informed as and when I know more.
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Pam FC
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« Reply #70 on: July 26, 2026, 05:37:15 PM » |
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excitement is risng on Iow. Big thanks to Gareth and Milly for sorting out ticketing issues thanks to Richard and Jake at AXS for some fantastic support and commuiccation I was worrying at ome stage but all sorted now It seems to have been very hot and miss on who has camping stickers. We only got ours this month. I was starting to worry! |
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Wandering Steve
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« Reply #71 on: Yesterday at 11:25:47 AM » |
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Water levels still ok and navigable.
First deliveries of fencing on the site today and various contractors mobile homes delivered.
Il post each day as and when
Weather very warm but a lovely breeze as I’m stood by Jonah’s oak.
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Wandering Steve
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« Reply #72 on: Today at 09:57:02 AM » |
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Warm but breezy with possible showers later.
More people and deliveries on site with tents up at wristband exchange, FOE tent and geordie Pete’s gate.
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PhilipK
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Looking forward to Cropredy 2026...
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« Reply #73 on: Today at 11:56:19 AM » |
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Current forecast...
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Will S
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« Reply #74 on: Today at 02:31:41 PM » |
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Current forecast...
Always a bit dodgy to forecast 10 days in advance, but it looks better than the one I looked at a few days ago! |
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All the diamonds in the world
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Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
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Wandering Steve
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« Reply #75 on: Today at 03:32:20 PM » |
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As an aside although nothing official , if we have no discernible rain between now and the festival I would be amazed if camping stoves of any kind were allowed on the fields.
The fields are cut back but tinder dry and an accident waiting to happen.
I wouldn’t be buying supplies just yet.
Lucky there’s lots of on site food options.
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Wandering Steve
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« Reply #76 on: Today at 07:07:05 PM » |
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Just had a very heavy shower for 15 mins which was nice !!!
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