Countrywide's list of Festival Essentials

Our list of Festival Essentials

Camping at a festival can be an exciting time, a time with friends and a time for music. Of course, the most important things to take to a festival are going to be a sleeping bag and tent, but what about the other equipment? Are you heading to Glastonbury 2014 or one of the many festivals on this summer? Then get why not get ready for the festival season this year with our festival essentials.

Wellingtons

Whether you call them wellies, wellingtons, gumboots or rain boots - they are the upmost essential to any festival goers list. Wellies can be outrageous colours, swirls and stripes or the traditional green boot. From unnamed brands to Joules, Hunter and Aigle – Make your wellies something to talk about.

Waterproofs

From waterproof coats, ponchos, macs and trousers, it’s important to keep yourself dry for long periods of time without a roof over your head. It’s a given that when you are away for a weekend camping that it will probably rain at some point. Make sure you don’t look like a drowned rat.

Camping chairs

Sitting in the mud is not the best way to spend your weekend so why not invest in a camping chair? Combined with a handy carry bag and drinks holder, these fold up chairs are an essential festival companion. Even if you don’t use them for sitting on because you’re up dancing they prove to be a great place to keep your belongings off the muddy ground.

Firewood & Kindling

A night camping will usually involve a campfire to keep yourselves warm in the evenings and what better way to prepare than with kindling and firewood? Bring your friends together around the fire with marshmallows, sing and chat to the early hours of the morning until the next day begins.

Wheelbarrow

Usually in the middle of a field, a festival can be miles away from public transport and even from the car park itself. It may sound like a strange product to bring with you to a festival, but a wheelbarrow can be a lifesaver to carry your tent and equipment. Brightly coloured wheelbarrows are available too, so why not buy one to suit your mood?

Other equipment

Although not essential, other equipment to consider can include toilet paper, cutlery, flasks, picnic rugs or even buckets to wash in. The possibilities are endless, and with the festival season fast approaching, make sure you’re ready.

Get ready for Glastonbury at Countrywide

This year, Countrywide opened a brand new store in Glastonbury, and is perfect for all your festival needs. Located less than 10 miles away from the festival, why not stop by and pick up your essentials before you arrive on site?

Find our Glastonbury Store

Countrywide unveils new look for Ledbury store with offers and events

Countrywide’s Ledbury store is unveiling an exciting new look to offer customers an inspiring and greatly improved shopping experience.

The store’s full re-fit is designed to improve layout, merchandising of ranges and all elements of the customer shopping experience. Account customers, local business and shareholders have been invited to a VIP event at the Ledbury store on Hazle Park, Dymock Road on Thursday 4 September for a preview of the store, which will then be followed up by a 10 per cent off launch weekend on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, when customers and the local community can take advantage of the special promotions on offer.

“Customers will see lots of exciting developments in store,” says Countrywide’s Ledbury Store Manager Andy Hughes who returns to Ledbury store following a period managing the Witney store. “For example, the coffee shop has been extended to enable 50% more covers and has been fully refurbished, thereby allowing more space for our clothing range from top brands such as Toggi and Joules. The clothing area now benefits from new rails, flooring and lighting and our changing rooms have been greatly improved. New external and internal signage has been designed, and a select and collect system will be introduced for easier access to animal feeds. The new overall layout and feel of the store is light and friendly and meets Countrywide’s aim to deliver unbeatable customer service,” he adds.

The Ledbury re-launch was kicked off in March this year with considerable development work to its garden centre which now boasts a much improved range of plants, new display areas including water features and new department signage with handy, helpful gardening tips.

For more information and store location details, visit www.countrywidefarmers.co.uk