Most people have heard of Glastonbury Festival. it doesn't actually take place in Glastonbury but just outside the nearby village of Pilton at Worthy Farm. In recent years the organiser of the big festival has also worked to do stuff for the community: the Pilton Party and the Glastonbury Extravaganza. The latter takes place every year in the wonderful grounds of the ruined abbey in the centre of Glastonbury. A rather genteel affair with many of the few thousands of people who come bringing the full picnic gear: tables, deckchairs, hampers, wine, glasses. All quite extraordinary. For more ordinary folk like us a small rucksack of goodies and a blanket are good enough.
This year we got tickets to see veteran rocker Ray Davies, lead and song writer with the 60/70's band The Kinks. With a few good support acts he came on with a very sharp band to give a great performance with lots of subtle humour. He's getting on but the songs stand the test of time and the band did it all justice. All this and it generates lots of local charities.
The extravangaza happens every year - it is only 12 miles from Cheddar across the levels and we'd recommend it to anyone.
This year we got tickets to see veteran rocker Ray Davies, lead and song writer with the 60/70's band The Kinks. With a few good support acts he came on with a very sharp band to give a great performance with lots of subtle humour. He's getting on but the songs stand the test of time and the band did it all justice. All this and it generates lots of local charities.
The extravangaza happens every year - it is only 12 miles from Cheddar across the levels and we'd recommend it to anyone.
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