Gritstone Ram Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 My lad has gone to the Y Not festival at Pikehall. Needless to say that he got very wet las night. Fortunately he only lives about 3 miles away from the site so he went home for a bath and a change of clothing and footwear and returned later to carry on with the enjoyment. He was really excited by it all and when I spoke to him he was really looking forward to going back. I have seen other stories on social media saying people have had to leave because it wasn't safe and Y Not are refusing refunds. Should they refund if it's pissed it down? Has anyone been and left or is anyone still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Gritters said: Should they refund if it's pissed it down? No. It's a risk you take when you go to a festival. Every year at least one of the festival's ends up a proper mud bath, download and glasto got away with it this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Joe. said: No. It's a risk you take when you go to a festival. Every year at least one of the festival's ends up a proper mud bath, download and glasto got away with it this year Yes that's what I thought too. Some peoples expectations are too unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Theft a big problem too I heard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Boycie said: Theft a big problem too I heard? Yeah I think it happens everywhere. I know someone who had everything nicked at Glastonbury one year even his wellies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Sunday has been cancelled due to safety reasons. This hasn't been a good year. It's a bit of a shame because it's the biggest thing in the area and lots of local people attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 My lad's there, probably nicking stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I've just got back, never seen so much mud in all my life. Massively poorly prepared for the rain, bloody everything got soaked and to top it off so pissed up t**** landed on my tent and broke the f****** at 3am last night. Would have had to come home today anyway after that happened so glad I ain't missing much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, Millenniumram said: I've just got back, never seen so much mud in all my life. Massively poorly prepared for the rain, bloody everything got soaked and to top it off so pissed up t**** landed on my tent and broke the f****** at 3am last night. Would have had to come home today anyway after that happened so glad I ain't missing much! Yes quite a few reports are saying it wasn't very well managed. Like I say it's a shame it only started about 10 years ago when someone organised a band to play in his garden when his parents went on holiday. His parents didn't go so they had it in a quarry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 30/07/2017 at 13:55, Millenniumram said: I've just got back, never seen so much mud in all my life. Massively poorly prepared for the rain, bloody everything got soaked and to top it off so pissed up t**** landed on my tent and broke the f****** at 3am last night. Would have had to come home today anyway after that happened so glad I ain't missing much! Sorry about that, can you set your guide ropes better next time, then i wouldnt trip over them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Any refunds for Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 30/07/2017 at 14:37, Gritters said: Yes quite a few reports are saying it wasn't very well managed. Like I say it's a shame it only started about 10 years ago when someone organised a band to play in his garden when his parents went on holiday. His parents didn't go so they had it in a quarry. I've heard that a new company took over management of the event since last year. I appreciate that weather conditions were abysmal, but anyone organising an outdoor event in the UK should've made provisions for torrential rain. Metal grate walkways and massive amounts of sawdust were used to good effect at festivals I've previously attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Anon said: I've heard that a new company took over management of the event since last year. I appreciate that weather conditions were abysmal, but anyone organising an outdoor event in the UK should've made provisions for torrential rain. Metal grate walkways and massive amounts of sawdust were used to good effect at festivals I've previously attended. Yes and the company that organised it this year have a portfolio of festivals http://broadwicklive.com You would think they'd know what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 29/07/2017 at 21:05, Gritters said: My lad has gone to the Y Not festival at Pikehall. Needless to say that he got very wet las night. Fortunately he only lives about 3 miles away from the site so he went home for a bath and a change of clothing and footwear and returned later to carry on with the enjoyment. He was really excited by it all and when I spoke to him he was really looking forward to going back. I have seen other stories on social media saying people have had to leave because it wasn't safe and Y Not are refusing refunds. Should they refund if it's pissed it down? Has anyone been and left or is anyone still there? Lightweight. To be fair, we all know what the weather can be like in the UK so you pay your money and take the risk. Problem these days are there are too many of these popping up and and a few are not supported as well as they should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCAR Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I went in 2015.... dry as a bone, proper english summer, beer was a plenty, watched the Lancashire Hotpots and Snoop Dog.... amazing weather, had a great time.... loved it.... (this isn't helping is it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If you go to a festival and get soaked/muddy, then that's life - if however the organisers pull the plug on the event as they did this year, then I tend to think those attending have a case for a refund.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 41 minutes ago, BathRam72 said: Lightweight. To be fair, we all know what the weather can be like in the UK so you pay your money and take the risk. Problem these days are there are too many of these popping up and and a few are not supported as well as they should do. Yes I think I was made of stronger stuff. The problem is the organisation is never for the worst case senario and when that happens they aren't geared up to cope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The chances are there's a disclaimer about 'circumstances beyond their control', or 'the organisers have the right to cancel if...', probably in 1 pt type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Phoenix said: The chances are there's a disclaimer about 'circumstances beyond their control', or 'the organisers have the right to cancel if...', probably in 1 pt type. I'm not sure if they were beyond their control. From what I have heard they weren't geared up for bad weather. Obviously the company will deny that but I stinks of cutting corners. Like most things in todays world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 It was shut down due to safety issues, weather was just a part of the reason and probably the biggest. Rumours are that the site was not big enough, not enough toilet facilities and those that where there where overflowing. If that is proven, they will have to refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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