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3 - 5 May Woodfordia

volunteering If you find yourself in a situation that you are not comfortable with, we encourage you to approach whoever it is that is causing you a problem to try and resolve the issue in the first instance.You can also talk to your Department Head or the Volunteers Manager if you need some support or someone to talk to.Your reliability will prevent other volunteers from doing double shifts. If you can’t follow through on your commitment, it is essential that you contact your Department Head or Karen McBride, the Citizenship, Department Heads & Volunteers Manager on 0437 740 824 or by going to The Pod.

getting in Crew (Volunteers & Organisers) Registration Operating Hours

FRI 11:00am to 9:00pmSAT 7:00am to 5:00pm

*Please have your photo ID with you and your printed or digital version of your e-ticket.

It’s important to complete your online induction prior to your arrival. Otherwise you may face long delays at the gate.

If arriving prior to 3 May, please arrive during business hours and check in at the Woodfordia office.

Welcome to the celebration, thanks for making it happenOnce upon a time, The Planting was a simple little working bee, where folks arrived, pitched a tent, gathered together in an old peg-and-pole to decide who went where to plant what trees. When the work was done, the instruments came out, the voices joined together and a celebration of what was accomplished was had by all. That celebration continues to this day but now, it’s with a much larger group (though still small) and the mixture of voices of inspiring presenters, exceptionally talented musicians and an engaged audience has grown dramatically over the past 24 years, turning the once-working bee into a veritable festival. The fact that it has become a festival in its own right just shows how important it is for so many to get together, get hands dirty while sharing a laugh or a dance, expand the mind and contribute to something beyond oneself. It goes without saying that volunteering behind the scenes to enable all this is more than just appreciated, it is a vital part of our lore. You are part of a crew of almost 500 people that will do everything from stock the loos with toilet paper to hang the lights in a way that takes one’s breath away. Some of you will smile and welcome our patrons as they excitedly hand over their ticket for a wristband, while others will do the tapety-tap-tap on those very same wristbands so folks can buy a beverage at one of our bars, again served by our wonderful volunteer bar folk. Every single volunteer is essential to making this festival happen and we are grateful to each and every one of you. We hope you come to the festival with an open mind and heart ready to be filled with optimism, that you pack your sense of humour as we’re bound to make a few bungles along the way, and that you bring your willingness to join us in co-creating something that will lift up the spirits of everyone who comes along. On behalf of the Management Committee, Woodfordia Staff and Organisers, thank you and have an amazing time at The Planting.

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The Planting Festival is organised by Woodfordia Inc. , a community based non-profit organisation whose object is to foster the folk movement.

camping If you plan on camping on site, please camp in one of the

designated camping areas (see reverse for site map).Crew camping is in the Northen Campgrounds. You can have

family or friends with you.Please remember to bring your own camping equipment.

Amenities, including hot showers are available in the designated camping areas.

Please ask the Happy Campers where to go if you are unsure.Volunteers can camp onsite the night before their first shift.

All camping areas are designated ‘quiet zones’. No noise after 10pm.

rain geargum boots

warm clothesbeanie and scarf

water bottlesun hat

work gloves

garden tools (if you have them)

sunscreenextra socks

tent/sleeping bagsleeping mat

and...your sense of humour

the pod & general storeThe Pod Operating Hours

Friday 5pm to 10pmSaturday & Sunday 8am to 10pm

• Information • Phone Charging ($2/charge)• Lost & found • Merchandise available

General Store Operating HoursFriday 11am to 7pm

Saturday & Sunday 7am to 7pmMonday 7am to 11am

Both The Pod and General Store will have ice for sale. There will be an ATM on site available for cash out.

Your wristband will have an RFID chip to use at the bars and various stalls on site. Top up your wristband at a booth or

online. Refunds available onsite or online until 19 May.

what to bring

food & drinkSessions Bar

Friday - 5pm to12:30amSaturday - 12noon to 12:30amSunday - 12noon to 10:30pm

Bunya BarFriday - 5pm to 12:30am

Saturday - 12noon to 12:30amSunday - 12noon to 11:30pm

Crafty BarFriday - 5pm to 2:00am

Saturday/Sunday - 12noon to 2:00amAlcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available.

All bars only take wristband payments and do not accept cash or EFTPOS.

Please remember to drink responsibly.*fires will be extinguished shortly after the bars are closed*

**drink plenty of water**All water on site is potable. Please bring a water bottle.

your safety IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY

PLEASE CALL 000 AND THEN

CALL SITE MANAGER 0427 413 629 IMMEDIATELY

so that site response and quick access for emergency vehicles can be arranged.

Woodfordia site address is: 87 Woodrow Road, Stanmore Qld 4514.

general info REUSABLE BAR CUPSWhen you get a drink at the bar, we ask a $3 deposit for the cup - hold on to it! When you return for another drink, your cup will be exchanged for a clean cup at no charge. When you are done with your cup, return it at any Top Up station or bar for a $2 refund. You can also ask for a ‘golden ticket’ at the end of the night instead of taking your cup back to camp. The next day, exchange your ‘golden ticket’ for a fresh cup.

RECYCLING Plastic bottles, all other firm plastics, aluminum cans, tetra-paks, dry paper and dry cardboard go in the yellow-lidded recycling bins. COMPOSTINGComposting bins will be clearly labelled and placed around the festival. Please place ALL organic waste, crockery and cutlery from food vendors into the green-lidded bins so we can compost it on site.

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first aid & medicalThe Medical Centre is located near the festival entertainment precinct entry as you come from Season Camping (look for the white and red cross on the map below) and will be open for first aid and paramedical services from:• Friday 3rd May – 12noon to 8pm• Saturday 4th May – 8am to 8pm• Sunday 5th May – 8am to 8pmPlease note that First Aid services and paramedical services will finish by midday on Monday 6th May.There is also a first aid assistance available at The Pod.