Well, we're here. The GPS took us on some... interesting roads. I may have to investigate my options for the journey home tomorrow as it was certainly one of the more challenging drives I've had to do.

I'm currently sat in the office at the Bangor stand. I went around and took some photos earlier and also found that I'm able to use the press area if I need to, although that doesn't really offer many benefits, so I'll probably not bother with that.

I have to admit - not being Welsh, I'm (again) struggling to see the point of most of what goes on here. Fair enough with the competitions and so on - that's fine, but the rest of it seems just to be publicity for various relatively large companies, and also for public bodies and Government organisations. I've spotted a whole raft of people walking around with DVLA bags, and Food Standards Agency stuff - what's the point? Why do organisations and agencies like this need to be here?

Organisations like Universities, colleges, fine - student recruitment. Totally understandable, as are organisations like the BBC, and the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Eisteddfod is regularly having financial struggles, and have often said that they're considering their options as regards putting on the next one. If I wasn't working here, it would've cost me a tenner to get in - if I had an average family, it would've cost £30. Maybe it's just me not being Welsh, but that seems a lot of money for what's happening here - I'm certainly not getting much out of it. As I say, a lot of it seems to be a PR event for larger organisations - I certainly wouldn't want to pay to have adverts thrown at me. Maybe the entertainment in the Maes makes up for it...

shadyron | General, Driving, Work | 9 August, 3:39pm

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