BBC News, Somerset
Family handoutA 12-year-old girl has spoken of her joy after a chance meeting with Emily Eavis, months after exchanging letters with the Glastonbury Festival organiser.
Ava Rapson-Woods, who lives in Faversham, Kent, wrote to the festival boss expressing her love for the event after visiting Somerset’s Worthy Farm for the first time in 2024.
She received a handwritten letter from Ms Eavis in response and could “not believe it” when she and her father bumped into her at this year’s event.
Ava said she was struck by Ms Eavis’ kindness during the “really cool” encounter and was shocked when the Glastonbury boss said she remembered Ava’s letter.
Ava decided to write to Ms Eavis after it was announced that Olivia Rodrigo – her favourite artist – would headline the festival.
When she received a response weeks later, Ava said she “immediately started crying”.
Along with her dad, she was exploring the site on the Thursday, when she noticed the festival boss.
Ava said she “couldn’t believe” how kind Ms Eavis was.
She said the “really cool” encounter was made all the better when Ms Eavis suggested they take a picture together.
Family handoutAva’s dad Mike said she “had the time of her life” at the festival and has been “slightly obsessed” since her first visit in 2024.
They will “100%” be trying for tickets when the festival happens again in 2027, Ava said.
“It’s paradise. You don’t have to worry about a thing and everyone is so friendly,” she added.
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