After checking paam every hour since Thursday, the moment has arrived...I got alpha!!!!! Thought we could introduce ourselves so here goes, I'm Hayley... A reading virgin and will be coming solo. 3 weeks, can't wait!!!! [:)]
Calling all ALPHA's (reading)
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PurpleHayze
posted this
30 July 2013
Mvagadia
posted this
30 July 2013
Hi Hayley,
I'm Mitesh from London, also a Reading virgin, coming solo and in the alpha team. So we already have something in common.
Hopefully we can get to know each other before the big weekend. That way your not as nervous when you arrive.
I' still need to work out how I'm going to get there and back ....
bakershake
posted this
30 July 2013
Hi, I'm another alpha recruit, been to reading lots of times before but never as a volunteer, so it'll all be new to me too. I'm also on my own, name's Steve, travelling down from Essex. What time are you planning on getting there?
PurpleHayze
posted this
31 July 2013
I'm driving from Surrey, hopefully will arrive Tuesday at12ish....if I don't get too lost!! When are you planning to arrive? Where in London are you Mitesh?
Mvagadia
posted this
31 July 2013
Hayley,
I'm on Alpha team, first shift is a evening on wednesday but I didn't think we needed to be there until the Wednesday. Is that correct?
I live in North West London, a place called Harrow.
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PurpleHayze
posted this
31 July 2013
I think that's right, I just fancy getting there early.
bakershake
posted this
31 July 2013
I'll probably head down early on the Wednesday, got two kids so am always up and about at around 6am. Yes, you can arrive anytime from Tuesday midday though, you'll have to save us a space Hayley, although you'll have got to know everyone by the time I get down there lol.
bakershake
posted this
31 July 2013
I'll probably head down early on the Wednesday, got two kids so am always up and about at around 6am. Yes, you can arrive anytime from Tuesday midday though, you'll have to save us a space Hayley, although you'll have got to know everyone by the time I get down there lol.
bakershake
posted this
31 July 2013
Sorry, stupid phone - double posting! P.S I think us Alpha crew are definitely the friendliest, haven't heard from any of the other teams yet!
Mvagadia
posted this
31 July 2013
I agree we do seem the friendliest bunch, baker shake how you getting down on Wednesday and where you travelling from.
bakershake
posted this
31 July 2013
Driving down, leaving Essex about 8.30ish I think, depend on how organised I am getting stuff ready beforehand!
Mvagadia
posted this
31 July 2013
Ok cool I'm trying to hitch a ride if anyone can offer a spare seat. I'm happy to pay towards petrol and provide priceless entertainment there and back.
bakershake
posted this
01 August 2013
Added you on fb and sent you a message Mitesh, shoud be ok to offer you a lift though. Will sort details out on fb and arrange when and where!
PurpleHayze
posted this
02 August 2013
Wish u guys were coming Tuesday!
Mvagadia
posted this
02 August 2013
Hayley like baker shake said earlier save us a spot next to you if possible. Be good to be near each other
bakershake
posted this
02 August 2013
Need to look at when we're going to get there, as looking at shifts we'll need to go to the 11.00 briefing! Could mean an early start on the Wednesday, or travelling down on the Tuesday perhaps?
Mvagadia
posted this
02 August 2013
I'm happy to do a early leave on the Wednesday or leaving late Tuesday, as I can't get the day off work on the Tuesday.
bakershake
posted this
02 August 2013
No problem Mitesh, will chat on fb, thanks :)
LukeTate89
posted this
04 August 2013
Hi everyone!
Im on Alpha too, been to Reading twice before, this is first time as a volunteer. Will probably get there for 12ish on the tuesday as it will take me all day to put my tent up!
Anyone else going to be there??
LukeTate89
posted this
04 August 2013
Hi everyone!
Im on Alpha too, been to Reading twice before, this is first time as a volunteer. Will probably get there for 12ish on the tuesday as it will take me all day to put my tent up!
Anyone else going to be there??
PurpleHayze
posted this
04 August 2013
Hey Luke :) I'll be there Tuesday too, where are you coming from?
LukeTate89
posted this
04 August 2013
Coming from dartford just south of london. How about you?
HelloKittyAy
posted this
04 August 2013
Hey everyone, Alpha shift also, coming alone this will be my 5th time working, hopefully arriving Tuesday around 10am :) feel free to add me up on FB just search 'Aaron hello kitty' ^_^ look forward to meeting all the new faces! :D
bakershake
posted this
05 August 2013
Hi Luke and Aaron, think I'll be heading down Tues evening with Mitesh, look forward to meeting you both. Aaron ~ have added you on fb, look forward to learning from you and your years of expertise from volunteering at Reading!
PurpleHayze
posted this
05 August 2013
Hey Aaron, thanks for the alpha tip...def the best shifts! Luke..I'm coming from Tadworth in Surrey. Add me on fb guys Hayley Penfold....prof pic is a Union Jack. 2 weeks tomorrow :)
bakershake
posted this
05 August 2013
Added you Hayley, suppose I'd best start thinking about what to take lol
am.bra
posted this
05 August 2013
Hello everyone! I'm Ambra I'll be in the group \"Bravo\" (that' why I wasn't writing here, I should open a new topic - calling all bravos- muhuahaha)XD I just realised that I won't be able to see Green Day and maybe System too grrr, how do you know at what time are the bands playing?
bakershake
posted this
05 August 2013
Been to Reading before 6 or 7 times, so just going on what time the headline acts have been on previously!
am.bra
posted this
05 August 2013
Ohh I see.. so it might not be everything lost! XD Wow, you've been there many times!! It's good to have a few Reading experts! It seems that you are all going there on Tuesday :( If anyone is planning to go on Wednesday morning please let me know! :)
Mvagadia
posted this
05 August 2013
Hi All, Feel free to add me to your FB. Me and baker shake should be arriving Tuesday evening. Looking forward to meeting you all and getting to know you better in person. This is my first time so a bit nervous about what to expect. So for you regular goers, please let us know a few do's and don'ts when it comes to packing for a 4/5 day long festival.
bakershake
posted this
06 August 2013
I would usually say baby wipes, but I see there are staff showers, anyone know if these are any good? Cereal bars, energy drinks etc. are good too.
LukeTate89
posted this
06 August 2013
Lynx. Lots and lots of lynx! Shower in a can! Id suggest a roll of loo roll and some alcahol gel. Otherwise same as bakershake.
PurpleHayze
posted this
07 August 2013
Think ill give the showers at the sports centre a try, plus baby wipes. I'll be taking a hexamine stove and little kettle to make tea but I'm not going to bother with cooking. Still trying to find my sleeping bag, got tent sorted. Not sure how many clothes to take, might leave some spare stuff in the car incase tent gets flooded!
LukeTate89
posted this
07 August 2013
Im coming to you for tea then!
Mvagadia
posted this
07 August 2013
Same I'm coming to you for tea. Hayley the Tea lady.
PurpleHayze
posted this
07 August 2013
Bring your own cup! :)
Mvagadia
posted this
08 August 2013
Hey Alpha Team
If anyone fancies meeting ( pre-team building) before the big Reading Festival weekend and getting to know each other better. I have 4 spare tickets for the Man Utd v Wigan community shield at Wembley this Sunday. Tickets are £55 each. Sorry Wigan fans but the seats are in the United end. I'm going with my brother. So let me know by adding me to Facebook. Mitesh Vagadia, black and white picture.
Mitesh (Alpha) Dog
LukeTate89
posted this
10 August 2013
Just had my warm up gig for reading...2000 people at a Kings of Leon at Shepherds Bush. I was covered in what I can only hope was beer and loved every second! Bring on Reading!!
PurpleHayze
posted this
10 August 2013
Jealous!!! Question for the guys....which beer tastes good from a can? I normally drink corona or draft cider so not sure what booze to take.
Mvagadia
posted this
10 August 2013
I'm a Corona drinker myself and normally don't drink anything else. But I find Carlsburg goes down well. But it's got to be cold.
LukeTate89
posted this
11 August 2013
The new strongbow dark fruits is quite nice.
bakershake
posted this
11 August 2013
It's all about Stella Artois. Warm Stella Artois ;)
Unless you're bringing a fridge or loads of ice cubes Hayley? Then you can provide us with tea and cold beverages!!! In a week's time I'll be thinking of packing, can't believe how quick the time is going now!
Mitesh - will be in touch on FB over the next week to sort out meeting up for lift - when and where!
LukeTate89
posted this
12 August 2013
Would anyone driving to Reading be intersted in doing a beer run to the local tescos at somepoint?
PurpleHayze
posted this
12 August 2013
Most definitely, if we can get our cars in & out?
bakershake
posted this
12 August 2013
Tesco and other supermarkets aren't that far from the campsite to walk, or there are boats up and down the river, so probably easier to do that as I think it would be difficult to get your car in and out of the car park, unless you went on the Wednesday in the day before the campers start arriving!
LukeTate89
posted this
12 August 2013
When you say \"not far\". Remember crates of booze are heavy! Haha.
bakershake
posted this
14 August 2013
It'll be a good team building exercise! How many crates can Team Alpha carry between them lol! Or an excuse to not drink of course...no, that's just insane! :)
LukeTate89
posted this
14 August 2013
Hi guys, just noticed i havent left my face book. Everyone thats coming down add me. Luke Tate picture is of me and a boat in the background. 6 days guys!!
bakershake
posted this
14 August 2013
Added you Luke, hope it's the right one lol!
