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Reception:
The Great Hall Foyer (below the Great Hall Hobgoblin Stage/outside the Sanctuary)
Opening times:
Friday: 5pm – 12.30am Saturday: 8am – 12.30am Sunday: 8am – 4.30pm
Visit us for:
Collecting all weekend passes and merchandise upon arrival. If you are part of a society we recommend you send 1 person to get your wristbands. If you are stewarding, please visit us to find the stewarding rota and to collect your steward shirt if you haven’t already done so.
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Bag Store:
The Great Hall Balcony, all weekend.
During Saturday bags can be left at the sleeping venue although there will be no access between 9am and 11pm.
Showers
Showers are available in the outdoor pavilion by the Sports Hall, changing rooms 1 (ladies) and 8 (men).
Opening times:
Friday: Until 10pm Saturday: 8:30am-8pm (but also being used for a hockey tournament 10am-6pm) Sunday: From 8:30am
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Event Locations
Event locations – Streatham Campus, mainly Cornwall House, Devonshire House, The Great Hall - Map
Main Sleeping Location – Kay House - Map
Quiet Sleeping Location - Exwick Parish Hall, Station Road, Exeter
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Banks
There is a NatWest Bank in the Forum on campus and Santander between The Terrace and Pieminister. If you have need of other banks, they are located in town which is about a mile away (a half hour walk).
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Buying t-shirts at the festival
There are a limited number of festival t-shirts available from the IVFDF reception in the Great Hall Foyer. They are strictly as stock lasts. Price: £10 Colours: Black, red, sky blue, purple, bottle green, heather, royal blue Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so get one while you can! So we advise you order your merchandise online before the 22nd February. You’ll have a choice of garment types and more colour choice!
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How do I get to you?
Train, coach, car or plane. See the University website for instructions
Coach drop off point
Main Bus Stop on – North Park Road, Streatham Campus, Exeter, EX4 4QD (extremely central to where everything’s happening)
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Indoor Camping
Our main sleeping venue is Kay House (see map above) We also have a quiet sleeping venue that is a short walk from campus.
What is indoor camping?
Indoor camping is cheap accommodation for the festival weekend. Everyone sleeps on the floor, in rooms or halls set aside for this purpose. All sleeping rooms are mixed gender, and there are no pre-assigned sleeping areas. There will always be an on-duty steward nearby to help with any problems.
How do I book indoor camping?
If you want to indoor camp, you will need to purchase a ticket which includes this option – only £2 extra.
What if I have specific needs, in regards to my sleeping arrangements?
If you have any additional needs, due to disability, injury or faith, or having under 18 year olds please contact the festival in advance. The stewards will do all they can to help you on the day – just ask!
Practicalities at the weekend
Please do not sleep in non-allocated rooms or in corridors or we will have to direct you to the sleeping areas. Other things to note are that the Late Night Dancing will be in the Frank Oliver Room, Kay House, so steer clear if you want a good night’s sleep! Sleeping venues open at 11pm Friday and Saturday, and must be vacated by 9 am on Saturday and Sunday.
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Food
Friday 27th February
Pieminister –
Where? First floor Devonshire House.
When? From 8pm.
What? Tea, coffee, jacket potatoes, pie and sides, toasted sandwiches, soft drinks and alcohol
Ram Bar –
Where? Ground Devonshire House
When? Until 12am
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and bar meals
Grove Diner –
Where? Cornwall House
When? Until 6pm
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and meals.
Also 10pm – 3am Burgers and fries
Saturday 28th February
Comida –
Where? Ground floor Devonshire House
When? 8 am to 3pm
What? Tea, coffee, wraps, breakfast rolls, smoothies, cakes and pastries and pasties.
Pieminister –
Where? First floor Devonshire House
When? 4pm to 8pm
What? Tea, coffee, jacket potatoes, pie and sides, toasted sandwiches, soft drinks and alcohol
Ram Bar –
Where? Ground Devonshire House
When? 10am to 12am
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and bar meals
Grove Diner –
Where? Cornwall House
When? 8.30am to 3pm
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and meals
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Sunday 1st March
Comida –
Where? Ground floor Devonshire House
When? 8 am to 3pm
What? Tea, coffee, wraps, breakfast rolls, smoothies, cakes and pastries and pasties.
Ram Bar –
Where? Ground Devonshire House
When? 10am to 12am
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and bar meals
Grove Diner –
Where? Cornwall House
When? 8.30am to 3pm
What? Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol, breakfast and meals
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And remember to bring a water bottle!
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What shall I bring with me?
Please don’t bring more than you can carry but here are some useful suggestions: –
-Clothes (You’ll want lighter clothing and flat shoes you can dance in but also something you can wear outside. Even Exeter gets cold in March)
- Sleeping bag (plus a blanket if you want some extra warmth)
- Sleeping mat or air mattress
- Pillow (or you can just use a wadded up jumper)
- Pump (if you have an air mattress which needs inflating)
- Wash bag
- Towel
- Money for food and drink (though cash machines are available on campus)
- An instrument (if you play one)
- Sticking plasters
- Earplugs (not essential, but can be helpful at the busier indoor camping venues)
- A book (even at a festival as exciting as IVFDF, you’re going to need a bit of ‘down-time’)
There will be a bag store.
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Do I need to bring a partner?
No, at IVFDF you’re never going to be short of a dance partner! Anyone can ask anyone else to dance – just go for it and don’t be shy!
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Do I need to know how to dance?
No, we get a wide range of people at IVFDF, with differing levels of experience. You’ll have a chance to try out new styles of dancing at the workshops and we’ve got some excellent callers lined up to teach you the dances. In the Dances and Ceilidhs the caller will go through each stage of the dance, whilst dancers walk through the figures. Once dancing has started, the caller will call out each dance move in time with the music. If you’ve not done any folk dancing before, it’s best to try and join a set near the stage, and preferably with some experienced dancers. This will mean you have plenty of people to help you if you get stuck! If it all goes wrong in the dance – don’t worry, it happens to all of us, sometimes! Just have fun, keep smiling, and try to get into position for the next figure in the dance.
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Accommodation Ideas:
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Contact:
ivfdf2015@btconnect.com workshopsivfdf2015@gmail.com stewardivfdf2015@gmail.com 01392 411434
