Cropredy 2024

[Russell88]

Regards ticket
My friend still has covid (the joys of never being vaccinated , each to their own)and is unwell but will be waiting until weds to see if he’s negative to give it every chance
Not promising at the minute
Will post either way by 10 amon Thursday and will be in the village if it’s any help

Thanks for the update .

I managed to get another two tickets with camping this morning. We'll be there tomorrow for the fringe festival so if anyone is looking for a ticket and camping, please message me.

[Will S]

Even if your friend is negative, they won't be in any way recovered.

I'm still recovering, having been afflicted for the 4th time at the beginning of June.

Not necessarily true.  I got covid for the second time just under a month ago (probably from a plane flight), and it was little worse than a heavy cold, and I was pretty much back to normal within a couple of weeks.

But if they are still testing positive at the moment, Thursday could well be dodgy. But sitting in a field listening to music isn't a very strenuous activity if he has tested negative by then.

[StephenB]

Well, after a frantic day of packing yesterday I finally got on the road this morning heading for  the ferry from Dublin. Driving out of a shop half way there and my life, or at least this year's Cropredy, flahed in front of my eyes as a dozy pratt reversed out into my front bumper. All his fault and big apologies from him, and miraculously not a scratch on my car - he must have just hit the tyre. But it brought it home how for all of us, however well prepared, things can change in a second. My whole trip could so easily have been ruined, so I'll be all the happier to reach F8 on Tues. night. Bring it on  

[Russell88]

Sold the spare festival ticket, and still have a camping sticker in case anyone's looking.

[GubGub (Al)]

Even if your friend is negative, they won't be in any way recovered.

I'm still recovering, having been afflicted for the 4th time at the beginning of June.

Not necessarily true.  I got covid for the second time just under a month ago (probably from a plane flight), and it was little worse than a heavy cold, and I was pretty much back to normal within a couple of weeks.

But if they are still testing positive at the moment, Thursday could well be dodgy. But sitting in a field listening to music isn't a very strenuous activity if he has tested negative by then.

It seems to vary massively from person to person. I had it about four weeks ago despite having all of the vaccinations that I am entitled to (which is more than most people my age). 48 hours of it was intense, delusional fever. I felt mostly ok after about a week but am still easily fatigued and have a lingering intermittent cough. I take a look at the likes of Tom Pidcock and Adam Peaty completing superhuman feats in the Olympics, seemingly just a few days after having the virus and wonder how they are capable of such things when I am already exhausted by the time I have got out of bed and put my clothes on in the morning.  

[Wandering Steve]

Overcast and light rain since early hours ,16 degrees
I haven’t yet wandered to see the set up as the fields will all be wet.
Anyone due to arrive today camping in tents would be wise to visit the village first rather than set up in the rain.
By leaving things till mid afternoon (23 degrees) the ground will be bone dry and all your kit won’t be damp from setting up early.
What’s a couple of hours when you can visit the village pubs and set up in the dry.

[Will S]

Hoping the weather on Thursday will be following the Met Office rather than the BBC so we won't be setting up camp in the rain!

[Martin F]

Hoping the weather on Thursday will be following the Met Office rather than the BBC so we won't be setting up camp in the rain!

I find that the actual is somewhere midway between those forecasts.

[David W]

Warm Up set list from last night here:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/fairport-convention/2024/woodgreen-leisure-centre-banbury-england-7355e299.html

It will be interesting to see how it develops.

DW

[Andy]

We'll roll up to our Air B'n'B on Wednesday afternoon and mosey down to the Brasenose for TRADarrr. We hope to see many friends there.

We're not leading any organised convoy this year - it just became too large and unwieldy, but we will saunter down to the gates about 7 and aim for fields 2,1 or 4.

We'll be at the Pavilion around lunchtime and hope to see even more friends there.

I've been on the floor with post-COVID stuff so am really hopeful this will act as a pick-up.

Warm Up set list from last night here:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/fairport-convention/2024/woodgreen-leisure-centre-banbury-england-7355e299.html

It will be interesting to see how it develops.

DW

Thanks for that. No major surprises then.

[PhilipK]

For weather, I tend to find that yr (despite being Norwegian) often have the most accurate forecasts.

https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-2651898/United%20Kingdom/England/Oxfordshire/Cropredy

Also, I find having a plain text running order on my 'phone to be very helpful. I struggled to find one, so this may (or may not...) be helpful to some:

CROPREDY 2024

Thurs​day 8th August
16:00 - 16:20 Fairport Acoustic
16:30 - 17:50 Feast of Fiddles
18:00 - 19:20 Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening
19:45 - 21:00 Tony Christie
21:30 - 23:00 Rick Wakeman & the English Rock Ensemble

Fri​day 9th August
12:00 - 13:00 Black Water County
13:15 - 14:15 Silverblues
14:30 - 15:30 Dewolfe
16:00 - 17:00 Baskery
17:30 - 18:45 Elles Bailey
19:00 - 20:20 Big Big Train
20:40 - 22:00 Spooky Men's Chorale
22:30 - 00:00 Richard Thompson

Sat​urday 10th August
12:00 - 13:00 Richard Digance
13:20 - 14:35 Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage
15:00 - 16:10 Zac Schulze Gang
16:30 - 17:30 Ranagri
18:00 - 19:15 Focus
19:40 - 20:45 Eddie Reader
21:00 - 21:30 Special Surprise Guest
21:30 - 00:00 Fairport Convention

[Yorkshire Chris]

Thanks Philip, that's indeed very helpful and I've taken a photo for my phone (old school...!) Hope yr are right about the weather...

[GubGub (Al)]

I will be interested to hear how the Spooky Men go down in a big field at that time of the evening. In a small venue or a smaller festival such as Wickham they are wonderful in a late afternoon slot. I fear their charms may get lost at the back of the field.

I won't be there this weekend, though for the first time in several years I am suffering slight pangs of regret, brought on no doubt by listening to the new box set. I don't think there is enough on that bill to have sustained me over the full three days but I would like to have renewed acquaintance with Feast Of Fiddles, RT, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Eddie Reader, the Spooky Men and the quite astonishing Baskery. If the latter happen to mention when their forthcoming album of Neil Young covers is coming out, can someone let me know? I am very much looking forward to it.

[Jim]

Warm Up set list from last night here:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/fairport-convention/2024/woodgreen-leisure-centre-banbury-england-7355e299.html

It will be interesting to see how it develops.

DW

Less than thrilling.
 No word on any guests?

[Dad Volt]

Evening all. Rarely pop into the old place but thought I would put my head above the parapet and wave. See some of you on Thursday lunchtime for catch ups and maybe some shenanigans!  

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Evening all. Rarely pop into the old place but thought I would put my head above the parapet and wave. See some of you on Thursday lunchtime for catch ups and maybe some shenanigans!  

Oh yes… shenanigans 😂😂😂

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Warm Up set list from last night here:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/fairport-convention/2024/woodgreen-leisure-centre-banbury-england-7355e299.html

It will be interesting to see how it develops.

DW

Less than thrilling.
 No word on any guests?

Our first warm up in ages…

Just fabulous, loved every minute.

Guests were Anna Ryder, Hannah Sanders and
 Ben Savage, and Michelle Plum with Nick Hall, Plumhall.

The venue should have been The Mill, but it was at Woodgreen Leisure Centre.
It was  much more spacious than the Mill and pretty hot.

A great night, fab start to the week.

[Poor Will (Bill)]

Please could I ask that details regarding the warm up shows are kept under a spoiler?
Some of us like to have an element of surprise regarding set lists and guests on the Saturday night.

[Wandering Steve]

1 o clock weds
Everything is more or less set up now , food cans moving on site.
About 20 degrees with light rain in the air.
All good though.
See you all on the field tomorrow

[StephenB]

Last night's warmup was superfab. Some same old and some nice new surprises, and the boys in good form. Looking good for Saturday...