There is a a joyful busyness everywhere. Human chains unloading the food that will feed thousands of people and a small army of dedicated Kadampas planning the volunteer rotas for the various areas.

Meanwhile everywhere people are arriving. Spilling out of buses and cars, with large rucksacks and small children, pushing wheelbarrows and pulling suitcases. All through the woods tents are springing up and wherever you turn people are greeting each other.