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May 10

Not long to go now!

By Uncategorized

Afternoon, glorious Nestlings! I hope you all have your memberships in hand, your packing lists are coming along nicely, and your transport options all booked in.

If this is your first Burn, we know it can all be a bit daunting. All the talk of radical self-reliance, consent, water supplies and principles can feel a bit much. But remember: you get from Nest, what you put in! So bring your talents, share your stories, and above all else - be excellent to each other.

All the information you need will be on the Nest website. We have a packing list available to give you an idea of what to bring - don't forget your cup! If you have any specific questions, please reach out to us on the Facebook Group or Event page, or via email. Directions to site will be given closer to the event, via our mailing list, so please make sure you're signed up to that!

Apr 18

Theme Camps are now LIVE!

By Theme Camps

Ohhhh yes, dear Nestlings - you heard correctly! Our Theme Camp page is now up and running, showing you the details of every camp due to be at Burning Nest in 2019!

Have a browse, and if you're looking for a theme camp to join, get in touch with them directly. Many are also offering space for workshops or performance - why not bring your talents to the masses?

Only a month to go.... we're so excited to be back in The Glade! x

Apr 09

Join us for discussion on Loomio!

By Community

Here at Burning Nest, we take participation and community decision-making very seriously. This can sometimes be difficult on platforms such as Facebook, where algorithms often mean that important information is lost.

We are currently trialling a platform called Loomio, that enables communities to discuss, vote and make decisions, outside of a space designed to sell advertising.

If you'd like to get involved and have your say (we are currently running a trial, restricted to 100 members due to cost), please join up here! Simply click the "Join Group" button, and create a profile. You will need to be approved, but it should only take a day or so for someone to notice you and let you in.

The more involved everyone gets in using Loomio, the better it will be - if you have strong feelings on anything to do with how Nest is run, or want to offer advice or help, please join! There are Help topics available too, if you get stuck.

Much love x

Mar 28

What’s The Point?

By Theme Camps

RIP Centre Camp... Long live The Point!

Centre Camp has always been the heart of Burning Nest - a place to meet, to hold events, to come together for the Cabaret! This year, we have a new name, and a renewed sense of purpose. Introducing... The Point!

The Point is where you can make your point. It is a pointed pavilion. You can point to it from the distance. It's a meeting point. An info point. The point where our community's and camps intersect.

The Point is YOUR space in the Glade. A buzzing hub of activity, yoga, workshops, talks, lectures, theme parties, fashion shows, discussions, activities, crafts, performance, entertainment, art, collaboration, games and much more - if you can think of it you can probably do it at The Point.

If you have grand ideas for The Point, please fill in this form, and tell us a little bit about your event!

Mar 27

Programme Applications Now Open!

By Theme Camps

LISTEN UP THEME CAMPS 🌞🌈✌️ The form to submit any and all scheduling info you want to be included in this year’s WHAT?WHERE?WHEN guide is OPEN - submit your applications here! You may not have started thinking about scheduling for your camp yet but consider this your call to arms. Start recruiting performers, workshop-runners etc. now, schedule in slots and prepare to submit your full schedule by 23rd April – stick it in your calendar!

If you have any questions, OR if you’re an individual keen to put on some kind of scheduled spectacle but don’t have a camp to host it, please get in touch at programming@burningnest.co.uk and we’ll gladly help you out!

Much love,
Team WWW

Mar 26

Volunteers and Leads urgently needed! Can you help make Nest 2019 AMAZING?

By Community

Hey all you lovely Nestlings! Not long now before the big event, can't you feel it in the spring air? Let's get excited, but before that... let's get active!

Due to some personal crisises we've had folks drop out of key roles and we URGENTLY NEED YOU to help. Below is a list of ABSOLUTELY-NEEDED-TO MAKE-NEST-FANTASTIC roles. Don't fret though, in your role you'll have a load of fabulous and experienced peeps to back you up. So here goes;

DPW:

LIGHTING LEAD - install lighting around the site along main walkways, also decoratively light up certain areas of the site. Working with Power Lead.

STRIKE LEAD - Co-ordinate the site clean up, and make sure outside contracted items, such as skips and loos, are picked up. Co-ordinate taking items back to storage, keep and inventory or items and return borrowed items

Arts:

DECOR CO-LEAD - assist Decor lead with co-ordinating the beautification of public spaces, core infrastructure and other stuff, recruit decor volunteers and oversee them during Build. During Strike, separate reusable decor from perishables; catalogue & store for transportation. Great for someone with a creative eye who likes to improvise and ideally has some experience with rigging decor. Must be available on site for build and strike.

THE POINT LEAD - Lots of liaising, layout, events, physical structure. This would be a good role for anybody who is excited at the idea of making The Point a more interesting and well-used space - it's a good opportunity for developing new ideas for using the space well.

You all know by now how Nest works I'm sure, WE NEED YOU! (Just think of that famous sign, with a feather boa and limited clothing, some LEDs obviously!) Please email Vols@burningnest.co.uk to get involved, you know you want to!

Thanks,
Mands & Sarah
Cat Wranglers x

Mar 26

Spring Community Meeting: London

By Community

Our Community Meetings are a chance to find out more about Nest itself, raise any ideas or concerns you might have, or to meet fellow Nestlings before the main event! Everyone is welcome, from first timers to seasoned burners - we guarantee you a warm welcome!

We'll be holding our Spring Community Meeting on Sunday 7th April, from 2pm - 5pm, at The Apple Tree, Mount Pleasant (in between Farringdon and Clerkenwell).

We'll also be livestreaming the meeting, visible as ever on our Facebook Group - so if you can't be there in person, you can be there in spirit. Awwwww <3

Mar 25

Nest 2018 Financial Report

By Community

The spirit of open, honest communication doesn't just extend to the week we spend in the beautiful grounds of our Home in Devon. We also like to share exactly how every penny that makes Nest, is spent by the volunteers who make up our year-round staff.

If you're interested in the pounds and pennies, feel free to download our Financial Report for 2018, by clicking here.

If you have any questions or feedback about this report, we'd love to hear it - just head over to our Contact Page!

Mar 11
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Art Grants Still Open!

By Art

Just a reminder, the second round of art grands is STILL OPEN! You have until March 29th to submit your plan for your masterpiece - all the information you'll need is on the Art Grants page.

Good luck!

Mar 07

Site Visit 17th March!

By Community
We’re planning our Site visit for 18th March. The format will be a rendezvous at the site at a very specific time on SUNDAY 18th MARCH – pay attention… early comers will not be allowed on site. Come on hippies, if there’s one thing you’re good at, it’s doing stuff in the afternoon.

If you would like to have a little shenanigans and a stay over the night before, you will also need to let us know.  Everyone who has expressed interest in attending will be given the full details on confirmation. All are welcome, as ever!
 
Please register your interest via this form if you would like to come, if you would like to join on the Saturday evening and if you need a lift!
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