This is the provisional list for re-enactments in 2011, it is missing a few key dates such as Waterloo and Albuera, I will update this list with more information as I get it.
May Sun/Mon May 1-2 BH (Set–up Saturday)
Newstead Abbey, Nottingham. Infantry/Artillery
Return to much liked venue for season opener.
May Sun/Mon 29-30 BH
Cosmeston Lakes
July 9
Burleigh House BP
July 16-17
Kelmarsh Hall. English Heritage Multi-period event. Repeat of this year.
NA presence to be confirmed. Infantry/Artillery/Cavalry
July 16
Blenheim BP
July 23 and possibly July 24
Colchester Army Show (May be 2 day show inc Sun 24th – TBC)
Infantry/Artillery/Cavalry
July 23
Hatfield BP
July 30
Highclere BP
August 6-7
Berry Head, Torbay, Devon
Summer Holiday event at famous heritage site overlooking Torbay. Trip to the seaside. Set-up Friday
Infantry/Artillery.
August 6
Borde Hill BP
August 13 or August 20
Althorp BP
August 20/21
Spetchley Park, Worcester
Worcester Re-Enactors Multi-period event. “M5” Infantry/Artillery
August 27-29 BH (Set-up Friday)
Loseley Park, Nr Guildford
3 day multi-period event hosted by Sealed Knot. Infantry/Artillery/Cavalry
On the <date here> the 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers defended the port of Barry from… Creative writing ensues…
Pirates !!!
New recruits some celebrating their second season with the 23rd Royal Welch
The Old Guard
This year 8 members of the 23rd travelled to placenoit in Belgium to take part in the re-enactment of Waterloo.
A brilliant dish prepared for us thanks to William
Many thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas party this year.
The 24th -25th of May 2009 saw a large multi-period event at Cosmeston Lakes, at which we were fortunate enough to take part in. There were many periods to be seen all around from the Greek hoplites and Norse Vikings of the ancient world to the red coated soldiers and landed gentry of the Napoleonic wars and regency period.
During the two day event you have to opportunity to see how people lived, ate, and even fought during their respective periods (there is also a lot of nettle beer). The event is also a great opportunity not just to see re-enactment groups, but for those interested in living history or re-enactment to introduce themselves to new groups that they may be interested in joining. There is also a lot of fun to be had for the smaller children (or those that aren’t necessarily interested in battle re-enactment) like painting their own shields, sampling some tender hog roast or having a picnic on the grass whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I’m sure that everyone that attended the event including the re-enactment groups and living history society’s would agree that it was a great weekend that will be remembered for many years to come.
