Again another successful year, and the Green Scythe Fair grows ever bigger and popular. Once again there was a magical atmosphere, the sun shone all day long, and the public came pouring in. There were no accidents or incidents, and the team managed to cope with the ever increasing workload of running a successful event. One dog fight was reported to Red Cross but no further action taken.

Numbers

Numbers paying £5 at the gate were up at 2620, an increase of 170 on 2013. With an estimated 150 stall traders, 80 crew, and 150 Scythers the number of adults on site is up to 3000. We had a marked increase of visitors staying on into the evening for the music, and an increase in lost & found items, and in lost and found children.

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Cars

The traffic marshals counted 1213 cars entering the site. Traffic marshals were the ‘Whistlers’ from Windwhistle Hill. On the Saturday we used vehicle passes for the first time, restricting the influx of vehicles entering the site, before the event opened to the public. 

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Bicycles

Approximately 300 bicycles arrived at the site with 200 cyclists claiming their reward of free tea & cake at the Green Info Cafe. Bike MOTS were very popular at the front gate and Mike tirelessly maintained in excess of 50 bikes. Prizes were awarded for environmental travel eg longest distance traveled by bike to event.

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Stalls & Catering 

This year we had more stalls than ever before (79 including 13 caterers and 15 information) and had to turn some people away. Many stall holders comment on how friendly and productive the event is – one quoted: ‘Loved the day, fab atmosphere, wonderful. Well done’. We were pleased to see the rocket stoves again helping provide hot water for the Green Info Cafe. Jhoti was back running the excellent Fivepenny Farm canteen. 

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Tents & Toilets

We hired in 2 marquees and a kids tent for the Music, Speakers, and Childrens Shows in addition to our own Green Info Marquee, Simon’s Peening tent, Stuart’s site crew tent and a new acoustic trailer stage built by Stuart. There were other tents and structures supplementing activities in the Green Info café and the Green Kidz area. 

The composting toilets were used to capacity, and regrettably sometimes inappropriately. Hot water was provided on site for the first time by Stuart’s wood burning unit “Bessie”.