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parties it was made clear that planning permission and a
licence under Section 269 Public Health Act 1936 were
required. Eventually, planning permission was granted,
and a licence was issued for a period ending 3rd
September 1971 limiting the number of visitors to 554.
Strict conditions were imposed relating to the site
management, density and space, sanitary accommodation
and washing facilities, water supply, sale and preparation
of food, refuse storage and disposal, medical facilities
and the control of noise.
The site was made available on 21st June and the first
25 visitors arrived on the 23rd June. The visitors were
accommodated in marquees hired by the organisers,
Double-bunk beds, blankets and cotton sleeping bags
were supplied and light refreshments were available from
a mobile canteen. Further marquees were erected as the
number of visitors increased and the highest number on
any one day was reached on the 27th August when 467
were accommodated. The majority of visitors provided
their own sleeping bags, and a few slept in small tents
of their own. The total number of visitors was 8,000 of
whom 1,600 were females. The average length of stay
was 2½ nights.
Good sanitary accommodation and washing facilities
including showers were available in the existing G.L.C.
changing room on the site and a Camp Warden with a
volunteer staff maintained the facilities in a satisfactory
condition.
Visits were made on a daily basis by the Public Health
Inspectors who maintained close liaison with the Warden
and no major problems were encountered. The camp was
well organised and managed and no complaints were
received from local residents after the camp site was
opened.