This is the official 2009 HotBox Events CAT lift-share topic - we thought it best to try and keep it all in one place this year!
In previous years many have arranged to share a lift via the CAT Forum - please do try and share lifts whenever possible.
For those new to the concept the general idea of a lift share is that you meet with another person who is heading to the same destination. In exchange for this lift you would usually be expected to contribute a small amount towards petrol costs.
If anyone needs a lift to an event or has some space in their vehicle then please post here.
If you can't source a lift from someone via the forum you could try www.liftshare.org or www.freewheelers.co.uk
Best of luck finding your lift!
2009 CAT Lift Sharing to Festivals
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Mark
posted this
20 March 2009
bags666
posted this
20 March 2009
i am coming from bath/bristol area to latitude/reading
Niblo_esq
posted this
20 March 2009
I'm coming from Cardiff to Latitude and Reading Festivals this year, throw us a line and some drinki..umm i mean petrol coins and you get the luxery of sitting in my Micra!
Mark
posted this
22 March 2009
We're looking into setting something up on the website/forum/PAAM to assist with lift sharing.
This may tie into the improved grouping functionality we're developing for PAAM - so you can more easily be grouped with others you plan to attend the festivals with.
Any thoughts?
Would you use it?
Has anyone seen anything similar on the net?
dolly2112
posted this
22 March 2009
coming from peterborough for reading in need of a lift if anyone wants 'petrol' haha, id be more than willing to buy some 'petrol'...
or if anyone wants to train it together let me know... :)
4 years and it gets better everytime, see y'all soon :D
Cool_Mum_Joolz
posted this
22 March 2009
I'm expecting to have space for one from Sheffield > Latitude (Wednesday am) and return (Monday).
tealc25
posted this
23 March 2009
I'm travelling from Swindon area to Reading early Wednesday to get there for first registration at ten, then back on the Monday[:)]
bags666
posted this
26 March 2009
feel free to ask me anything this is my 4th year 'Catting'!!
Hetty Chicken Caesar
posted this
26 March 2009
What time do you aim to get to the campsite on the Wednesday, or do you register and go to the early briefing then worry about setting up camp later??[?]
quote:
Originally posted by bags666
feel free to ask me anything this is my 4th year 'Catting'!!
Tavis
posted this
26 March 2009
Shifts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's best to arrive early so that you can get to see the bands you want to. Although you must not arrive before the time that will be stated in the information pack - which will be sent a few days before the events.
Kind regards,
Tavis
Jacksta
posted this
01 April 2009
Hey, I'm new to CATing this year and i can pick up people leaving from Brighton or near it. Can also pick up people on the way up to reading so just give me a shout. I'm going alonee so i need to make some friends =p
Jack
clazza
posted this
04 April 2009
Hey guys.
It is my first time as a CAT at Leeds this year so im a bit nervous!
Im driving up from Birmingham and i have room for a little one in my corsa... If you need a lift let me know.
Im hoping to get there on the Tuesday.
luv Claire
Roobai
posted this
05 April 2009
Hey Jack,
My friend and I are thinking of leaving for reading from brighton if you're looking for people, we might be the ones!
quote:
Originally posted by Jacksta
Hey, I'm new to CATing this year and i can pick up people leaving from Brighton or near it. Can also pick up people on the way up to reading so just give me a shout. I'm going alonee so i need to make some friends =p
Jack
GavLeeds2008
posted this
05 April 2009
Hi Guys 'n' Girls
I will be traveling to Leeds from Nottingham, I can pick up from Meadowhall for any Sheffield folk and/or M1 junction 26(A52) for any folk from Derby.
If not I'll see you in the shift queue!
jojo
posted this
06 April 2009
if im travelling from manchester to leeds via train on the tuesday does anyone fancy picking me up from the station? and dropping me off on the monday, either pretty early or pretty late to avoid the mad crowds (iv never had to get the train to leeds before and i'll be all alone...)
oh and about arrival time, i think last year we were allowed to be at leeds from midday or something, we turned up about an hour later and had plenty of time to set up camp because all the people who sign you in were still busy with other stuff so we still had a few hours to chill and have a drink first
Nat88
posted this
06 April 2009
Hi,
THis is my first year as a CAT at leeds festival. I will be travelling down from Newcastle by myself but do not have a car. is anyone else coming down from Newcastle or near here??
Thanks[:)]
Nat
SGx
posted this
15 April 2009
I'm also leaving from the Brighton area, if anybody can offer a ride I can supply snacks and tunes :)
EDIT: Never mind, thanks Jack!
jojo
posted this
15 April 2009
i'm going to re-add my lift plea on this page seeing as it's right at the bottom of the other one.
i'm looking for a lift from leeds train station to the festival site about midday on tuesday and possibly a return on the monday at anytime (though avoiding the late morning rush would be better). i don't want to have to explain to a random taxi man, who for some reason can't understand me at the best of times, how to get to the staff gate. and this way i get to meet someone before hand as i'm coming on my lonesome!
or even better, if anyone is going from/ returning to the manchester/oldham or liverpool area i will love you forever if you give me a lift (i just wrote \"if you give me a life\". oh dear.) i will obviously provide you with some sort of payment, due to the weight of my tent and stuff i shall be alcohol-less but if you feel like stopping off at a tesco or something on the way i shall buy booze for us both!
clarem
posted this
17 April 2009
Hey everyone,
My 1st time this year at Latitude and Reading, needing a lift from Birmingham if anyone is travelling from round this way and wants some company and petrol/beer money. Would also be great to know someone beforehand 2 as i'm all on my lonesome,
thanks claire
sarahlouise5884
posted this
17 April 2009
I am coming from the Wirral (near Liverpool) area so if any1 is driving from that area or passes through Liverpool at all i wib b v grateful 4 a lift as i am going alone, i will of course give sum money 2wrds petrol. My msn is sarahlouise5884@hotmail.com x x x
Aban
posted this
19 April 2009
Hey guys yeah this is my first year aswel for both Latitude and Reading so if anyone is going from the Dorset area a lift would be greatly appreciated!!! lol and petty money is no problem!
