For those of you that are grizzled freeparty veterans, you may not need to bother reading this, for those of you that aren't,
please read on to find out how to help make life easier for us to do what we do for you...

These pointers are for outdoor freeparties generally, Stumblefunk specific stuff is in the members section of the forum.

Getting There: The party directions are normally on the partyline around 10pm on the evening. Bring a fully charged phone, a good road map and someone that can read it. A fullish tank of fuel is a good idea, as sites sometimes get moved and are never near 24 hour petrol stations - you could be in for a longer journey than you expected. Please try and have a full vehicle, lifts can be found/advertised on our forum in advance. Drive carefully, as country roads can be sketchy.

Parking: Very important. Please park sensibly, NEVER partly obstruct or block roads, entrances, exits etc. Nothing gets a party shut down quicker than obstructing the highway, and access for emergency vehicles must be provided at all times. If you see any ridiculous parking, try and sort it out or tell the crew.

Rubbish and recycling: Please don't drop litter, especially glass and fag ends - use any bins provided and bring a bag yourself to take at least your rubbish and recycling home. Every site has to be cleaned before the crew can go home, so PLEASE help. Getting hundreds of people's rubbish and recycling off site can be a nightmare, please help and take some home with you.

Donations: The party may be free, but it is far from free to put on. Please give generously when you see a bucket being passed round, Or if you are leaving and it hasn't done the rounds yet, offer a few quid to the crew at the rig or café.

Fires: There's nothing nicer than a fire to sit round at a party, but don't light 'em all over the place, and never take wood from a tree, use fallen or dead wood only, and not treated or painted wood - full of toxins and carcinogens dontchaknow?.

Shit: For the love of all things holy, bury it! And your paper - well away from any watercourse. Everyone's least favourite bit of doing parties is cleaning up people's shit and tissue after. Bring a trowel, or dig a hole with a stick or your hands dammit. Or, alternatively, have a big shit before you leave home.

Vandalism: Shouldn't be tolerated. Respect your surroundings. If you see anybody trashing things, ask them to stop and tell the crew. We can't party in beautiful places, and then leave them looking like shit, tagged, littered or damaged. It shouldn't happen at a warehouse party, let alone one in the countryside. It's about temporarily reclaiming spaces, not denying other people the chance to enjoy them later!

Bother: If you see anybody who might be unwell, broken, in danger or trouble, do what you can and tell the crew.

Police: If they turn up, tell the crew as soon as you see them. Be fluffy, say good morning, tell them what a great time you're having, although they are perhaps best avoided if you are a little, ahem, distracted. Know your rights - see the links for info. In the unlikely event that they threaten the party, get round the rig and keep dancing, the crew needs your support. Don't forget to smile.

If you are ever stopped from getting to a party, don't give up. Remember coppers have been known to lie! Remember there is nothing wrong with what you are doing. There is always a way round them and they normally give up after a while anyway.

It is a good idea to make sure your lift is legal, and to keep any luggage packed away until you're on site. If you are ever questioned on your way to or from the party, please don't tell them who's organised it. Or how you found out about it. Try not to have a flyer for the party on the dashboard etc.

Handy stuff to bring: A torch, it's really dark in the woods at night, you know. Water, a bit of food, waterproofs, lots warm clothes (even if it has been a hot day), nice attitudes, good vibes and your mates.

Another very good thing to have is a reliable person to drive you home who isn't 'tired and emotional'. No, seriously.

Wicked - see you at the next one!