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« Reply #80 on: August 05, 2026, 12:24:49 PM » |
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Days out from my Brigadoon re-appearing.
Exited as always. The "Stuff" settling nicely to offer at the toast. For me Cropredy is so much more than the music and I love it .
Sadly, a highlight will be the pre festival Traddarr farewell concert in Banbury on Wednesday evening. I will miss them so much. But there are highlights on the bill, Turin Brakes are just excellent, Hayseed Dixie are always fun and if the Spooky Men don't entertain then you are hard to please. I could hear Thomo playing Wall of Death, Vincent Black Lightening and Tear-stained letter every night and Vent du Nord are just pure folk rock and class. Then there is the musical all about the Perloo Masacre on at Cream of the Crop on Wednesday night (formerly Field Eight) best beer in the area at the best prices ,good food and free admission. They have Leatherat on at 4-30 on Saturday . (Everything at Cream of the Crop is Free Admission) by the way up against Richard Thompson on Friday there are the outstanding Skalectics.
All in All , this should equal last year as one to remember. See you all there , and I hope in particular at the toast.
Would have really liked to see Bob and the Peterloo stuff but can't possibly miss the Trad Arr farewell. I thought Turin Brakes played the second best set of recent years, after Brian Wilson of course. Personally, even though I am hard to please, I think this year's line up is far far better than last year. See you Wednesday. |
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« Reply #81 on: August 05, 2026, 12:46:47 PM » |
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Re stoves etc. This in from creamnof the crop.. Hello all. Due to the extremely dry spell currently in Cropredy, we have had to make the following decisions. we cannot allow any open fires or fire pits. there can be no charcoal BBQs especially disposable types. gas cookers must be elevated off the ground on sturdy structures such as tables. This does not include a pile of stones or bricks. We expect the main festival to make an announcement later this week, and we will follow their guidance. I know this sounds harsh, but we have to make it safety first. Any questions, contact me on keith@cream-of-the-crop.comI imagine something similar will be coming for the camping fields. |
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« Reply #82 on: August 05, 2026, 01:00:41 PM » |
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Thanks Andy. I discovered in a corner of the attic that I do have something much like those, so will make sure to pack them in with the tent.
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Sparkling on the sea
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« Reply #83 on: August 05, 2026, 07:22:52 PM » |
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Canal closed at Claydon from 7th August.
Limited opening on weds/Thursday before festival if water levels allow
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« Reply #84 on: August 07, 2026, 05:09:42 PM » |
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Things coming along nicely on the field
Not posting further updates as there are signs up forbidding it and warnings regarding posting pictures of the build on social media.
Spoke to someone today by JO who informed me those continuing to do so will face prosecution.
Don’t shoot the messenger (mind you it’s there on plenty of signs if you can be bothered to do as requested)
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« Reply #85 on: August 07, 2026, 05:42:21 PM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
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« Reply #86 on: August 07, 2026, 05:53:11 PM » |
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Hmmm. The case of Hickman v. Maisey [1900] springs to mind.
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« Reply #87 on: August 07, 2026, 10:45:26 PM » |
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Hmmm. The case of Hickman v. Maisey [1900] springs to mind.
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« Reply #88 on: August 07, 2026, 10:48:08 PM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
I mean, it’s a bit much given how many construction updates their management are posting. I even know how big the Nicol family backstage footprint is. Come on, chaps… 
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« Reply #89 on: Yesterday at 08:52:11 AM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
They could have asked nicely. Somebody seems to have not got the ethos. |
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but BEING PAID -- what will compare with it? |
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« Reply #90 on: Yesterday at 10:30:05 AM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
Are the signs genuine? You can't claim to be the friendly festival and then do things like this with no justification, Disappointed hugely by this. If there is good reason just say so |
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« Reply #91 on: Yesterday at 12:08:37 PM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
Are the signs genuine? You can't claim to be the friendly festival and then do things like this with no justification, Disappointed hugely by this. If there is good reason just say so Sign of the Times. (Anybody got a photo of the sign?  ) |
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« Reply #92 on: Yesterday at 02:34:49 PM » |
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When did it get so heavy handed?
I have always enjoyed the build up pictures.
Are the signs genuine? You can't claim to be the friendly festival and then do things like this with no justification, Disappointed hugely by this. If there is good reason just say so Yes Official fairport management signage one at geordie Pete’s top gate, one at nicks bridge and one at Jonah’s oak , maybe more. No big deal really. I suppose in this day and age they don’t really want everyone to know when fences , generators etc have arrived which I suppose is sensible. |
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« Reply #93 on: Yesterday at 09:38:17 PM » |
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BUMP !!
Hi all, this is a long shot but I'm trying a few different avenues and hopefully I'll get lucky. I really need a ticket for the Fairport warm-up show in Banbury on Tuesday 11th. I booked mine late at night and only realised yesterday I'd booked for the Monday by mistake, which is impossible for me as I'll still be at home in Ireland. Tuesday is now booked out. I'm on a returns list at the venue, but just in case anyone might have a spare they don't need for Tuesday night, I'd be happy to help you get rid of it....
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