Glastonbury: view from the top of our climbing rig
Farewell then, Glasto 2004... and how was it for you? Despite the traditional vagaries of the summer weather over 112,000 of us braved the mud to enjoy the magic and mystique of Britain's premier music festival and greatest communal experience, headlined by Oasis, Paul McCartney and Muse.
For Greenpeace Glastonbury remains as important as ever - it's a great opportunity for us to meet our supporters and to sign up new ones. Last year we recruited almost 700 new supporters who contributed £45,000 to our work - this year the figure was 815, our best ever result. As Greenpeace relies solely on donations from individuals this money is vital to our campaigning in the UK and beyond.
It's also a great chance to talk to people about our campaigns. The focus this year was on renewable energy and oceans. Over two thousand of you signed letters to 'Support your local wind farm' as part of our Yes2Wind campaign (run in conjunction with Friends of the Earth and Worldwide Fund for Nature), and entered our competion to win a year's supply of clean, green energy supplied by npower Juice. Equally popular was the giant whale structure which served as both the home of the oceans campaign and a solar-powered shower block.
But we're really a 'doing' organisation. And that's why Glastonbury is so important to us - it allows us a way of communicating our positive message to people through real practical solutions and a positive atmosphere. For example our solar-assisted showers and organic cafe soothe the body, while our climbing wall and skateboard arena exercise it. People made new friends if they visited Soulmates, run in conjunction with The Guardian, or found serenity and perhaps enlightenment when they relaxed in our organic gardens.
And when it's all over, Glastonbury Festival makes an important financial contribution to keep us in action around the world. Last year we received more than �200,000 thanks to the generosity of the festival's founder, Mr Michael Eavis.
What went on in the Greenpeace field?
The Greenpeace field was buzzing with activity - morning, noon and night. Many festival-found their way to our area, either to chill out in the Enchanted Forest, pick up some GM-free organic food at Cafe Tango, or take a green clean up in one of our hot solar-powered showers.
Here's a taste of what was on offer:
- Wake up to Yoga
Bright and early, every morning - Hot solar-assisted showers
Who could say no - especially when you could work up a lather with our bio-degradable soap - Greenpeace climbing rig
We showed you the high spots - The Greenpeace FSC skateboard ramp
A festival favourite - The Enchanted Garden
You dropped in and chilled out - Soulmates
Did you meet your match with us? - Cafe Tango
Organic, vegetarian, GM-free nosh; 24hr lounging, and Addictive TV every night
