Press Compound Media Passes

Due to the large numbers of media teams and photographers asking for access to record the Cheese Rolling, it has become necessary to issue Media Passes for entry to the ‘Press Compound’.

These will be issued on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis and details are as follows:

1. £500 will be charged for major filming involving a maximum of six persons, giving entry to top "Starters Compound" and bottom "Press Compound". Only two such teams can be accommodated.

This could include pre-arranged meetings / interviews with officials prior to the day.

2. £300 will be charged for documentary-type filming involving a maximum of four persons, giving entry to the bottom "Press Compound" only.

3. £100 will be charged for filming or photography on the day involving a maximum of two persons, giving entry to the bottom "Press Compound" only.

4. Local press / media, maximum of two persons per team, by invitation only, free access to the bottom "Press Compound".

All persons wishing to access the "Press Compound" or "Starters Compound" MUST have an official pass to gain entry.

Please e-mail your request for an application form to Press Compound Media Pass Quoting "Media Pass Application", please mention which category of pass you would like.

Requests must be received by us no later than Saturday 10^th May 2008, to ensure that you receive the passes in time.

The Media Passes only relate to the (two) Official Compounds, the Press and Officials Compound at the foot of the hill and the Press and Starters Compound at the top of the hill. 
Pre-Event meetings / interviews, prior to the day with officials may be arranged for pass holders.

Media Passes must be worn at all times.

Members of the Media should wear high visibility (safety) clothing when in the non-public areas at the event.

Although the general area is Public Common Land, for reasons of safety, areas of the land are temporarily defined as Non Public Areas, within which public access and movement is restricted.
Non-Public areas are defined as, the fenced off areas of the Hill (The Cheese Rolling Course), the Press and Announcers Compound at the foot of the hill, the Starters Compound at the top of the hill and other compounds at the event, used for emergency, rescue and medical services.

As the event is held on registered common land, no permissions are required to attend, photograph or film etc., other than in the official press compounds.

For considerations of safety, no filming or photography will be permitted within the fenced-off areas of the hill during the Cheese-Rolling events on the day.

All persons attending the event, including those persons using the press compound area, do so entirely at their own risk. You are reminded that it is your responsibility to carry out an appropriate risk assessment and take all necessary precautions to ensure your personal safety.

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