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18Aug2006
Chilling in Chelmsford

Well, it's been manic the last few days getting everything ready here at V Festival in Chelmsford, but I've finally managed to find time to report back to you!

Our chill-out tent is looking great, we've got bean-bags, fair trade coffee, paninis, giant jenga, connect-four and a whole team of campaigners arriving today to tell you all about our Health and Education For All campaign. We'll also be taking photos for our how angry are you about poverty competition so, if you think you've got what it takes to pull the angriest face, and potentially win a year's worth of music, then come and see us - we're located opposite Stage three.

If you're one of the thousands heading over to Chelmsford this weekend you'll be happy to know that despite reports of thunderstorms the sun is shining and everyone here is in good spirits - so come on everyone, the weekend has landed!

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15Aug2006
If line-ups were like cake...

...V Festival would be a super-duper rich chocolate gateaux cake with double cream and chocolate sprinkles on top! There's something for everyone: Morrissey (for your dad, perhaps?); Rufus Wainwright (for mum?); Matisyahu (for your sheer amazement - see pic); and Faithless, Hard Fi, Radiohead, Keane, The Magic Numbers, Daniel Powter, Sugababes, Razorlight, Kasabian, Kula Shaker (yep, we thought they'd split-up too!), Editors, The Charlatans, Groove Armada, Fatboy Slim, Girls Aloud, The Feeling and a whole load more that we would list but we've just run out of breath.

So, if you're one of the thousands of party people heading to Hylands Park, Chelmsford, or Weston Park, Stafford, this weekend be sure to bring your spoon! Oh, and your tent, sleeping bag, wellies, and waterproofs (we've still got our fingers crossed but the weather isn't looking too good - but then again when you've got chocolate gateaux, who cares?!).

We'll be bringing our own little slices of happiness in the shape of Oxfam campaigners who will be talking to you about our Health and Education For All campaign. We're asking world leaders to remember the promises they made at the G8 and ensure that millions of poor people across the world get free access to healthcare and education.

We'll also have a Oxfam shop-stall and a chill-out zone with coffee, snacks and games like giant jenga, so make sure you come and say hello. If you can't make it then don't worry - you don't have to miss out completely, just keep your eyes on this blog for pics and updates.

A limited number of Weekend Camping Tickets are still available for both locations and Day tickets are still available for Weston Park. Remember, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more >>

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