Fraserx Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Just realized, I'm actually gonna miss attending this one...Knew I wasn't going, but now I feel it. Have fun guys, iQuad will be sending positive vibes. Ach, go on then - just nip over for the weekend. No point in feeling bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think the campsite we are staying at is called Southsea Leisure and Holiday Parkits not far from the common Baz Hello baz mate Had a look online at southsea leisure park £22 a night for camping,and you don't have to book in advance to stay at the campsite.Just turn up,pay and away you go.The festival site is around a 10 min drive or if you want a 30 min walk along the sea front.Anyway enough rambling see you there daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi all, the campsite at Southsea is very small and you are not allowed on till midday, they do take advance booking's, and on bank holiday's get's full very quickly, if you are only going to the festival a better option might be to camp at the festival, just need to send your detail's to the kite Society so security do not chuck you off. If you are going to the Southsea camp site take plenty of spare peg's as the ground is like concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kite Society Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ....l a better option might be to camp at the festival, just need to send your detail's to the kite Society so security do not chuck you off. Unfortunately we have to limit the number of 'campers' on the site - and we have already reached the maximum. So, sorry no more camping passes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi all, the campsite at Southsea is very small and you are not allowed on till midday, they do take advance booking's, and on bank holiday's get's full very quickly, if you are only going to the festival a better option might be to camp at the festival, just need to send your detail's to the kite Society so security do not chuck you off. If you are going to the Southsea camp site take plenty of spare peg's as the ground is like concrete. phoned up southsea leisure park and they do not take advance bookings. so its a first come first serve basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I can only speak as I have found, I contacted them in April and have a reserved pitch on the tent field and have a confirmation of the booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I can only speak as I have found, I contacted them in April and have a reserved pitch on the tent field and have a confirmation of the booking. Going to take a chance....... We are going on the friday so fingers crossed we will get a pitch.Looking forward to going as I have heard it's one of the best festivals in the country.I hope the weather will be better than Brighton as it was a bit of a wash out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Git Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I hope the weather will be better than Brighton as it was a bit of a wash out. You must've gone on Saturday! Sunday was most excellent (if somewhat gusty). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 You must've gone on Saturday! Sunday was most excellent (if somewhat gusty). Oh yes unfortunatly I could only manage the saturday at brighton.Wish I could of stayed for the sunday but never mind.Fingers crossed for nice weather at portsmouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon109 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I am going Saturday not sure how long I will be down for got to pack for holiday early Sunday morning What stalls/traders will there be ? Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kite Society Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I am going Saturday not sure how long I will be down for got to pack for holiday early Sunday morning What stalls/traders will there be ? Simon. Portsmouth traders - Kiteworld, Kites Up, Windrush, Highwaymen, Traction Kites, James Hartley, Go Kites plus a few more yet to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Portsmouth traders - Kiteworld, Kites Up, Windrush, Highwaymen, Traction Kites, James Hartley, Go Kites plus a few more yet to confirm. Dont forget the food traders :0) and the very nice Beer Tent over by the fun fair (not strictly part of the festival but very handy for those that like the amber nectar) There is usually a craft tent as well. Southsea Common is right on the beach just opposite the Hovercraft launch pad to the Isle of Wight so if you have kids you can take them down there. Overall, its a first rate festival. Gill & Jon get some of the best single line kites (check this page for piccies of previous festivals) and combine that with The best Dual Line & Quad Line displays. Its that combination of BOTH that makes this such a special festival IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Lets hope the sun shines,the wind blows,and the beer flows.Look forward to meeting you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Portsmouth Kite Festival, at Southsea is on the bank holiday weekend of 29th to 31st August. as Bigbri would say..... 17 more gerrups or there abouts To whet your appetite: The Flying Squad 2006 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 as Bigbri would say..... 17 more gerrups or there abouts To whet your appetite: The Flying Squad 2006 Hi Choccy, I'm not sure I've heard of The Flying Squad 2006 do they have a web site ? PS I make it 18 gerups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzer Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 So wish we could be thee this year. Pompey has always been my favorite UK festival. To one and all have a great time and have a cool one for me and all of us in iQuad. See you all soon its been way to long already. Good winds and lots of laughs. Give em' a great show. Bazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 So wish we could be thee this year.Pompey has always been my favorite UK festival. To one and all have a great time and have a cool one for me and all of us in iQuad. See you all soon its been way to long already. Good winds and lots of laughs. Give em' a great show. Bazzer Hi Bazzer, Trying desperately to think what I remember you flying at Portsmouth... I keep think of Edo's or possibly Sode's (oh so many years ago...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 OK not long now till the Festival And I jus tfound a nice little video from a few years back http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6v8fj_po...outh-2006_sport Enjoy,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 And I jus tfound a nice little video from a few years back ThanX for posting Simon. Ooooh that was the year The Crazy Drivers flew to "Fresh" and TFS flew 4 stacks of 7 with tails Great times 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Git Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Does anyone know if anything is being organised for the evenings? If not, I was thinking of a get together at a great Italian restaurant in North End (Portsmouth). Though we'd have to organise a few lifts for those without wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
play365 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Does anyone know if anything is being organised for the evenings?If not, I was thinking of a get together at a great Italian restaurant in North End (Portsmouth). Though we'd have to organise a few lifts for those without wheels. There is a BBQ for invited flyers. So you would have to drive to this restaurant ? bugger that I want a drink lol ( as all the pubs shut early ? ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 There is a BBQ for invited flyers. So you would have to drive to this restaurant ? bugger that I want a drink lol ( as all the pubs shut early ? ) Just looked at Met Check http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayfor...mouth&day=6 which looks promising. Do the pubs really shut early? Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippyChippy Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Felix just pipped me in posting next w/e's forecast. Do the pubs really shut early? Absolutely not! I've just got off the phone to the manager of the Still & West in Old Portsmouth who assures me that regular licensing hours are in operation for the festival. For pubs in the Old Portsmouth area that's 11pm closing on Saturday and 10.30pm Sunday, though you'll find pubs & bars in Albert Road open 'till midnight or 1am on Saturday, and 2am+ in the Guildhall area. Wouldn't be at all surprised to bump into either Sailor or Jonesey loitering around Portsmouth Guildhall steps in the wee hours either, I gather there's a ship in port *Hic * Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippyChippy Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) ...And this from PortsmouthPubs.org.uk Well, as far as I'm concerned, there's certainly not a curfew in place at any pub in Portsmouth - nor is there ever been! Obviously, all pubs are subject to their own licensing hours, as decided by the city planners, but this is really only dictated by the locality of the pub in question. For example, a street-corner local in a residential area is likely to close at around 11.00-11.30pm at weekends, whereas the pubs on Albert Road and similar locations would generally be open until 12.30-01.00am. You can see the licensed opening hours for each pub by looking at my website. If you would prefer to know the hours for which each house is allowed to serve alcohol, visit the link below: http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/6978.html Hope this goes some way to reassuring you?! Thanks for getting in touch, I think that settles the matter Edit: I mean, it's not as if kite fliers are like visiting Millwall fans Edited August 23, 2009 by HippyChippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) ...And this from PortsmouthPubs.org.ukI think that settles the matter Ah well, I will not be staying up late anyway... We have to be on the field early on Sunday morning (and Monday as well, possibly... <grins>) Felix [Edit] PS maybe we could do the JMH 16 if we get up early in the morning? Edited August 23, 2009 by Felix Mottram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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