If You're Coming to Sidmouth...

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Vic Smith
Date: 02 Aug 12 - 07:26 AM

Shan't make it this year I'm afraid.

Sadly, neither will Tina or I for the first time in many years. As compensation, from early tomorrow morning, we shall be soaking up the sun and the wonderful traditional song, music and dance of Sardinia.

Have a great time at Sidmouth!

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: The Barden of England
Date: 03 Aug 12 - 03:57 AM

We've been on the official campsite since Wednesday. I drove all the way round the caravan/campervan area without a problem, parked the caravan and set up. We've had some sharp showers but nothing to make the field muddy, so all in all no problem. Once again can say that there is no mud here, just the grass being a bit wet underfoot as it is long and uncut. Sun is shining and I'm about to shower and start a brand new day at the festival/
John Barden

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: melodeonboy
Date: 03 Aug 12 - 04:25 AM

I'll be there this evening, John! Look out for the shirt!

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Aug 12 - 04:49 AM

Hi John what is your email address now (message me on here or if you have email you can email me) I'm assuming it has changed with your move.

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 03 Aug 12 - 08:25 PM

TOILETS! Twice today I have heard the MC at the Ham Marquee say that there are, new for this year, extra toilets outside the marquee. Fine so far, but he then goes on to say that this means you don't therefore have to go and use the " other smelly ones". If, by that, he means the public loos near the sea front, I can imagine the good folk of the local Council will not be best pleased to hear them described thus. I have always been impressed in previous years at how well they have been kept clean, re-stocked with paper, etc, especially given the huge numbers of people using them! (but of course, I've never been in the gents' loo!)
No doubt he thought he was being funny, but somewhat lacking in tact!

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 04:37 PM

Popped into Sidmouth today - did a quick spot at Dukes. Walked around - met a few old mates Alan Bell, Paul Downes, Simone the songwriter who goes round with the man who plays a saw, Alan and Iris from the Sailors Return in Weymouth, Dennis from the Portsmouth Hoy in Poole. Couldn't see anyone from the midlands.

Now that I live down here I might come here more often. My parents dragged me there when I was a kid - so I always harboured a lingering resentment! Nice place though. I love all those red cliff places - Budleigh, Exmouth etc. The sea smells nicer than in Weymouth.

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 07:14 AM

Life boat night Good night on all fronts takings, Middlebar and Anchor gardens £310.12.Auction
£175.00. Run Ashore £331.55. Total £816.67. Well done to all, and a special
mention for Mike Gibson and his team for clinching the runner's up spot! Jeff

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 07:06 PM

Good week!

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 11:58 AM

Thoroughly enjoyable. The rain had the good manners to fall mainly overnight, and the afternoons were sunny and hot (mostly.) There is nothing wrong with the loos at The Ham , though, I can't speak for the gents. Few complaints about the campsite. It was a tad "cosy" with us all up on the high ground, but very sensible. Almost as soon as a puiddle appeared by the loos, bark chippings appeared to soak it up. There did seem to be fewer loos and showers this year though . We were in the disabled area, and had dedicated facilities. The walk up and down was hard at first, but got better the more we did it. The recycling bins were a welcome addition, though one for paper would have been good.... and only on the last day did we get some rubbish bins in the disabled area. Disappointed by the ever- increasing use of amplification by the street buskers... it was hard to find somewhere quiet to play.

Subject: RE: If You're Coming to Sidmouth...
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 16 Aug 12 - 09:13 PM

I think it has now ended for 2012!