The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #113313 Message #2407637
Posted By: gnomad
07-Aug-08 - 11:49 AM
Thread Name: The Improper Folk Festival (Pickering, UK)
Subject: RE: The Improper Folk Festival (PickeringUK)
Regarding whether or not the Pickering site is under standing water, I viewed those parts of the showground visible from the road one hour ago, and took pictures too.
The area has certainly had some heavy spells of rain, with more forecast for tonight and through Saturday. While I would not have described the ground as being under standing water it is certainly well soaked, with some rather muddy access points and some puddles.
My experience of camping in the area as a lad is that the soil is pretty moisture-retentive, so prone to becoming a mudbath. I did wonder what damage would have been done by last weekend's traction engine rally at the showground; less than I thought, but more than I would care to camp upon.
In summary, the various access points to the ground could be used by a modest number of vehicles, but would easily become impassable if either more rain were to fall, or significant numbers of vehicles were to attempt to use them.
As the lineup billed is an ambitious one this would require very significant audiences to cover costs. I doubt that the ground could safely host such audiences in its present state.
PS: I have no connection with the festival (didn't sound my cup of tea) but had hoped for its success.