festival update

Well, we got back from Camp Bestival on Monday and I haven't yet posted my thoughts on this new child friendly festival. And my opinion, it did what it said on the tin with bells on - the kids field was really well equipped and thought out. A large area in the centre contained circus equipment for children (and their hapless parents) to try out, including a mini tightrope. There was a special tent for breastfeeding mums and babes, a dressing up tent, a craft tent and a Big Top for theatre and nightly storytelling sessions. Oh and a bug museum, which I didn't see but Jez and eldest daughter say was very intriguing. The sun shone, Chuck Berry made his first festival experience ever (don't quote me on that one) and we discovered a little slice of paradise in the form of Restival - a chill out area, complete with Hemp Cafe, hammock garden and yurts full of cushions, blankets and board games. We played late night scrabble, and fairies, carrying platters of biscuits, kept checking to see if we were okay or if there was anything we needed. The food was really good and varied with loads of choice for veggies and vegans, plus lots of local fare on offer, good amount of recycling facilities and compost loos provided free by some lovely folk. We had so much fun that I got back and immediately started planning our next festival experience. Am thinking One Love, and maybe Small World or Tribal Earth. Of course, we have a magazine to put together first!