It may be possible to delay your departure until the rush has subsided but remember, if you're a driver do not attempt to drive until you are sure you are safe to do so - alcohol or drugs take some hours to get out of your system - they reckon 12 hours at least for alcohol. So make sure you're okay and plan how you're going to deal with it in advance - just don't over indulge the night before if you're the designated driver.

LASTLY AND MOST IMPORTANT
Have yourself a really good time! that's what it's all about you're going out to enjoy yourself and have fun - okay there's a few things to be aware of but just a bit of pre-festival planning and a wee bit of common sense can help you make sure you'll have the time of your life and be safe at the same time. Like most things a bit of awareness goes a long, long way.

Take care of yourself and of each other, the safest we can all be at a festival is when we take responsibility for ourselves and care enough to help those around us - a festival really is a special place, make sure you keep it that way.

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