Happy Imbolc
Imbolc Bessings to you all, may your ideas germinate and become fully grown
Imbolc Bessings to you all, may your ideas germinate and become fully grown
Artwork of Brighid - Jo Jayson
The midpoint between winter and spring. Spring is starting to show signs of renewing the earth with leaf and bud. The days are getting longer and hopefully soon warmer too. As it is Imbolc time it is also time for us to get camp tickets underway. Yay happy thoughts of camp, friends, fire, dancing, drumming and general merriment. Not to hopefully distract from good memories, but to make sure this years camp is even better, we have had to put extra rules into place this year from lessons learned last year. Below are the rules, even if you have been to Lammas Camp before please read them and follow them if you intend coming along this year. There is also ticket info at the bottom. We are not using Zeta to take money for tickets this year, to keep costs down (and you must admit our camp with all the workshops, entertainment etc is really good value) Cherill is giving herself the headache of dealing with tickets and ticket enquires.
Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp Ticket
Please read these terms
and conditions before applying for tickets. The ticket application form is on page 4. Once you have read these pages, please
indicate on your ticket application form that you agree to abide by these
rules/conditions. Failure to do so will result in your ticket request being
denied.
Tickets
Tickets are limited. We reserve the right to refuse ticket
applications without giving a reason.
Tickets will be sent out by email once payment is made and cleared. These tickets must be printed and presented
to the Marshalls
at camp where they will be exchanged for wristbands. No ticket = no entry!
Arrival
Please do not
arrive before 2.00pm
On arrival please report to the Marshalls at the entrance to the first field.
The Welcome tent will be at the entrance to the camping field. Also, there is a
steep hill to climb in your vehicle to get into the camping field, which can be
difficult in wet weather. Please follow
the instructions the Marshalls
will give you about this hill and about where you must camp/park. Marshalls
will also be in the main events/camping field and you must follow their
instructions should they give you any. We will try our best to help you if
necessary!
Pitches
There are no set pitches.
We cannot save any spaces for anyone and NEITHER CAN YOU! The pitching is on a first come, first choice
basis. If you want to camp next to your
family/friends, we suggest you arrive together.
Also, be aware that some workshops may be noisy. Therefore, if you want a quieter pitch, you
may want to consider pitching further up the field.
Water
There are two standpipes which supply cold water only.
Please use these responsibly and be aware that the area around the taps may get
very muddy!
Toilets
The toilets are eco long-drop toilets, but we do supply two
toilet tents on ground level for children and disabled people only! There are
also two eco toilets at the bottom of the first field. We also provide gents with urinal area. There is
no hand washing facilities, other than the cold water supply. You are responsible for your own hygiene
standards.
If you are using camping toilets, you must use biodegradable
toilet fluid only and empty these in the long drop toilets. Do not empty them in the hedgerows!
Female Urine upsets the Ewes and this is a nasty thing to do.
Please leave all toilet areas in a clean condition, as you
would wish to find them. If you ‘miss
aim’ please wipe the seats!
Showers
There are NO showers or hot water! You are responsible for your own hygiene
needs.
Cars
All cars/vans
must park in the first field unless you have a Disability Blue Parking
Badge. We shall require proof of the
badge holder’s identity on the site. You will be allowed to drive onto the main
field to unload etc but then you will need to go and park in the other field.
Small motor homes will be allowed on the camping field, but
larger ones will be asked to park in the first field.
Caravans can park in the main field but your vehicles must
go into the first field.
This change is due to the cramped conditions of 2014 and the
increase in larger vehicles/caravans.
Non – compliance with the parking changes will result in you
being asked to leave the site.
Vehicles are parked at owners own risk. The organisers take no responsibility for any
vehicle. We suggest that you lock any
valuables in your vehicle. The
organisers cannot be held responsible for missing items.
Children
Please be aware that there is a very steep cliff on the
field above camp, so do not allow your children to wander unaccompanied in this
area.
IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!
Please do not allow children of any age to play on the Hay
Bales or in any part of the farm yard, by express wishes of the farmer!
Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control at all times. There are children and livestock around (and
adults!).
All dog mess must
be cleaned up and put in the long drop toilets.
Eco bags will be available if required at the Welcome Tent.
Please be aware of the safety issue with dogs on tethers or
long leads. People do not always look
for ropes etc when walking round!
Please do NOT approach dogs without the owners’ permission!
If ANY dog is found off a lead, or if any owner is found not
to be cleaning up their dogs mess, they will be asked to leave the site
immediately, or to take the dog/dogs and place them in nearby kennels. This is
your choice!
Stalls
You are welcome to put a small stall outside your tent FOR
FREE! However, due to the increase in insurance costs, we must insist you have
your own Personal Liability Insurance. We
will need to see proof of this before you set up a stall. Please note that you are responsible for your
own stall and goods displayed on them.
Fire-pits
There are a few fire-pits available to loan, but you can
bring your own. However, they must be
kept off the grass! You MUST bring YOUR
OWN wood to burn or logs can be purchased from Bob the farmer! We do
not supply you with logs!
ANY aggressive or violent behaviour will be dealt with by INSTANT EVICTION!
We have qualified First Aiders on camp should you need
them. Please go to the Welcome Tent if
you require help. We also have Health
and Safety Officers should you require advice.
Camp closes at
2.00pm. Please leave by then!
So in Short:-
Please be kind to one another!
Keep your area pretty.
Respect the environment.
Look after your kids, pets, cars and stalls etc.
And:-
HAVE A BLOODY GOOD TIME!
Looking forward to seeing you all,
The Lammas Camp Organisers
p.s. Workshop info
and sheet is available to download at chesterfieldpagans.org from late
June/July but may be subject to change.
(Also look out for workshop and other info on this here blog MorningStarCraft, my web page and our Chesterfield Pagans facebook page)
So there you have it folks, hope to see you there :0)
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