I arrived on Monday and stewarded from Tuesday onward.

Tuesday morning's rainy conditions, compounded by the closure of the Methodist church hall, (following a serious incident) meant that some venues were oversubscribed. This could not have been planned for or avoided. Where I was at St Theresa's, by clearing the hall after the first session, we did make sure that those who couldn't get into the first session could at least get into the second.

Despite the mud (and there was lots of it) I managed to pitch and later, strike my tent without too much trouble. I was impressed by the number of wheelbarrows that appeared just when I needed one.

All praise to the campsite crews who were cheerful and helpful. And to whoever was in charge of the loos/showers - cleaned regularly (what a task!)- and no shortage of towels and paper.

Christine