Charities at Glastonbury

So UnLtd is here at Glastonbury searching for social entreprenuers, but I thought I would share with you what some of the other charities here are doing to get their message across. WaterAid has staff dressed as a giant turds to promote water sanitation across the globe, Shelter sponsors the air guitar contest on the John Peel stage, Greenpeace hosts ethical speed dating and RNID keeps you supplied with ear plugs so you don't blast your ear drums during Shakin Stevens. Well, that's it from us today, after a long day of pitches we can't think of a better way to unwind than to take in a bit of Jay-Z on the Pyramid Stage, lets go see what all the fuss is about.

Over and Out

Jess

Glasto is not a beauty contest - it's practicality with a funky twist

Yes folks, it's true. Glasto fashion is still the same - muddy wellies, knee high socks and some kind of floral dress with a sweater and scarf for ladies. For men, the fashion du jour is jeans, optional bare torso or t-shirt of some sort. However, the Unltd trained fashion eye is campaigning for a more practical approach to the festival - waterproof gear and sensible clothing is indeed what you should be wearing, teamed with a hat and sunscreen.

As for music, the Stumeister was happily bopping away to Ozomanli yesterday while I'm so excited I can almost not contain myself to see Hot Chip ce soir. To keep up the Scando feel and support fellow Nordic nations, I'll be dancing along to Alphabeat in a mo. Fascination indeed!

Last but not least, a cliffhanger for you all. There might just be a crazy manic bird flying around on these pages later on todady or tomorrow.

U.

We'll live and die in these towns..

Well the music has begun! Yesterday managed to catch "next big thing" Glasvegas - who i thought were quite good until i saw the Enemy...they were incredible - the best new British band - they have one thing that the arctic monkeys dont (and ill saw this as a fully fledged AM fan) charisma...

We're all a bit worn out today had many pitches and we're excited about Jay-Z. The gaRDEN is holding up nicely as are we (just about)... we may have eaten too many Nachos...oh and my boots are now silver ;)

Do you want a bag?

Uh uh, it has just started raining, again! Yesterday evening the infamous rain arrived and with that the mud. The fields are now sliding hazards and we're sheltering in our gazebo to keep dry. Stu thinks that having Jess busting some Billie Jean moves might attract more people, but with the rain pouring down, it might be our outreach strategy for tomorrow.

Already had four pitches today and the idea garden is coming along nicely. 2.5 hours until we'll be rocking to music!

All Quiet On the Western Front

UnLtd's Glastonbury Team had a very successful day! We had some excellent pitches at the stall ranging from railway gardens to thermal imagining for carbon neutral homes! Winners are yet to be decided.

Following a long day of pitches, podcasts, and pants for poverty we headed to the silent disco! It's been a slice. Stay tuned.

Jess

It's a small world..hand me the gaffa tape

Well we're back at the stand again - feelin a bit tired today after late night shenanigans at the Small World Tent - one more beer...oops..anyways had a few people over at the stand this mornin...hoping to get a few pitches in..and the podcasting is goin on in slow motion...awesome

Nervous Times

The marquee is up and we're nervous as the wind is causing havoc. Ulrika has stepped in as support rope and Jess is on a gaffer tape frenzy. You would have thought we would have learnt our lessons last year, but the words 'false' and 'economy' are being used to describe the fact we bought our resources from e-bay.

Nicola - where's that extra wood? - We may just need it.

wish us luck.

love from a windy Glastonbury