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So much to do, so little to be disappointed about.
If you didn't have directions you would not have found this wonderful event, there are no signposts until you get to the car park entrance,
Security staff and wardens were so friendly and didn't keep people waiting too long. Campsite facilities were good on the whole but as with all festivals the toilets were not emptied or cleaned regularly enough, and it still amazes me that people don't know how to use a toilet. (Do people crap on the seat at home?)
http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/cambridge/a-secret-location/2007/jul/26/photo-6986262
These guys were prepared for anything the weather could throw at us, plenty of shelter and seating (Armchairs and sofas to straw bales), wood chippings in any places that might get boggy. Although the only prolonged spell of rain on saturday evening just seemed to make revellers bond in the boogie and brown stuff. Mostly, though, it was sunny and warm.
http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/cambridge/a-secret-location/2007/jul/26/photo-6985734
Musically diverse, from Electro/Country/Punk (Alabama3) to TradFolk balladery and evrything in between. Breaks and Techno on the Remix Stage, Reggae and Hip Hop on the AMP stage, Rock and Soul in the Were The Wild Things Are arena, Street Poetry and Beatboxing at Centre Camp and too many other stages and arenas to mention them all.
http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/cambridge/a-secret-location/2007/jul/26/photo-6985516
A fancy dress theme ran through the whole event and it amazed me to see what people could dream up and carry off. Organizers and partygoers dreamt up funny sporting events too. Snail Racing, Sock Wrestling and Suicide Sports Tent had Pimp My Ride races,etc.
http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/cambridge/a-secret-location/2007/jul/26/gallery-231510/home/photok-6984962
Art installations (Some obvious and others almost hidden) around the site were well thought out and inspirational and added to the overall peaceful and loving feel of the festval.

I will return, I never wanted to leave.
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Posted Mon 30 Jul 2007
agree completely. went there to do litter picking and met some great people and had a wicked time. friendly, interesting and varied festival and on a scale thats very easy to get around and see what you want.
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Posted Tue 31 Jul 2007
I had a great time too! Only decided to go on Friday and bought a ticket off gumtree. I met so many wicked people and had an on the whole excellent weekend :)
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Posted Tue 31 Jul 2007
I have some serious post fest blues :( but that was one of the top things ever done - beats the Full Moon Parties and Global, even Glade - a must do again next year...or should we all go back and carry on the party? ;D
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Posted Tue 31 Jul 2007
Totally agree with all of u. The best festival of all. I'll definately be there nxt year. With bells on!
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Posted Tue 21 Aug 2007
The best festival of all.

hmmmm, thats a bit of a brave statement, compared with which other festivals??? - dont get me wrong i LOVE it there, could possibly be my fave too!!!

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Posted Sat 02 Feb 2008

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