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This pages contains details of shows,events and practices we are attending or arranging for 2010.
Will members please note that it is vital that you let either Dave Woodward and/or Craig Nicholas know if you plan to attend a show or not. This can be done by e-mail, snail mail, phone, in person, note tied to arrow, carrier pigeon or better still by using the form at the bottom of the page. We just need to know who is coming and who isn't, as if we don't have the numbers we may have to cancel!
Theres a simple form at the bottom of the list to send us a message with any updates to your planned attendance at shows. Just enter your name, membership number (optional), your message and press SUBMIT, what could be simpler!!
An attendance list (requires member logon,contact us if you are a member and require a logon) and a simple summary list of shows are available on the links below.
| 06-12-2009 | SALISBURY PRACTICE (DEC09) |
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| START: 06-12-2009 10:30, END: 06-12-2009 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Harnham recreation Ground, harnham, salisbury |
| Description: | Winter Practice organised by the E'Strange retinue. Arrive from 10:30 for 11:00 start, go on until 14:00 ish or as long as people want. Advisable to check weather before leaving home as may have to cancel if particularly bad. If low numbers or weather/ground dodgy but bearable may do on Eve's drive instead, so if no-one at site got there. If possible let us know you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if only a few days before. Local overnight accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig or Eve on the email addresses on the society contacts page. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 20-12-2009 | LACOCK PRACTICE (DEC09) |
| START: 20-12-2009 10:30, END: 20-12-2009 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Lacock, Wiltshire |
| Description: | Practice arranged by De'Thorpe retinue. Arrive 10:30 for 11:00 start, finish 14:00ish or when people have had enough. Local accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If possible let us know if you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if just a few days before. Advisable to check weather before leaving as if bad may have to cancel.If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig on the email addresse on the society contacts page. The site is at the arrow on the streetmap linked below.Parking may be tight, put plenty of space to drop off then move if necessary. Come off the A350 at traffic lights onto to small road to Notton, Go past Whitehall garden center, Next left into housing estate Left at tee junction 1st Right down to garage block, site is on your left. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 03-01-2010 | SALISBURY PRACTICE (JAN10) |
| START: 03-01-2010 11:00, END: 03-01-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Harnham recreation Ground, harnham, salisbury |
| Description: | Winter Practice organised by the E'Strange retinue. Arrive from 10:30 for 11:00 start, go on until 14:00 ish or as long as people want. Advisable to check weather before leaving home as may have to cancel if particularly bad. If low numbers or weather/ground dodgy but bearable may do on Eve's drive instead, so if no-one at site got there. If possible let us know you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if only a few days before. Local overnight accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig or Eve on the email addresses on the society contacts page. |
| Links: | streetmap link |
| 17-01-2010 | LACOCK PRACTICE (JAN10) |
| START: 17-01-2010 11:00, END: 17-01-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Lacock, Wiltshire |
| Description: | Practice arranged by De'Thorpe retinue. Arrive 10:30 for 11:00 start, finish 14:00ish or when people have had enough. Local accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If possible let us know if you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if just a few days before. Advisable to check weather before leaving as if bad may have to cancel.If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig on the email addresse on the society contacts page. The site is at the arrow on the streetmap linked below.Parking may be tight, put plenty of space to drop off then move if necessary. Come off the A350 at traffic lights onto to small road to Notton, Go past Whitehall garden center, Next left into housing estate Left at tee junction 1st Right down to garage block, site is on your left. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 07-02-2010 | SALISBURY PRACTICE (FEB10) |
| START: 07-02-2010 11:00, END: 07-02-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Harnham recreation Ground, harnham, salisbury |
| Description: | Winter Practice organised by the E'Strange retinue. Arrive from 10:30 for 11:00 start, go on until 14:00 ish or as long as people want. Advisable to check weather before leaving home as may have to cancel if particularly bad. If low numbers or weather/ground dodgy but bearable may do on Eve's drive instead, so if no-one at site got there. If possible let us know you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if only a few days before. Local overnight accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig or Eve on the email addresses on the society contacts page. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 21-02-2010 | LACOCK PRACTICE (FEB10) |
| START: 21-02-2010 11:00, END: 21-02-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Lacock, Wiltshire |
| Description: | : Practice arranged by De'Thorpe retinue. Arrive 10:30 for 11:00 start, finish 14:00ish or when people have had enough. Local accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If possible let us know if you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if just a few days before. Advisable to check weather before leaving as if bad may have to cancel.If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig on the email addresse on the society contacts page. The site is at the arrow on the streetmap linked below.Parking may be tight, put plenty of space to drop off then move if necessary. Come off the A350 at traffic lights onto to small road to Notton, Go past Whitehall garden center, Next left into housing estate Left at tee junction 1st Right down to garage block, site is on your left. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 07-03-2010 | SALISBURY PRACTICE (MAR10) |
| START: 07-03-2010 11:00, END: 07-03-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Harnham recreation Ground, harnham, salisbury |
| Description: | Winter Practice organised by the E'Strange retinue. Arrive from 10:30 for 11:00 start, go on until 14:00 ish or as long as people want. Advisable to check weather before leaving home as may have to cancel if particularly bad. If low numbers or weather/ground dodgy but bearable may do on Eve's drive instead, so if no-one at site got there. If possible let us know you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if only a few days before. Local overnight accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig or Eve on the email addresses on the society contacts page. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 21-03-2010 | LACOCK PRACTICE (MAR10) |
| START: 21-03-2010 11:00, END: 21-03-2010 14:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Lacock, Wiltshire |
| Description: | : Practice arranged by De'Thorpe retinue. Arrive 10:30 for 11:00 start, finish 14:00ish or when people have had enough. Local accommodation available for those coming from a distance if required. If possible let us know if you plan to attend so we have an idea of numbers, even if just a few days before. Advisable to check weather before leaving as if bad may have to cancel.If you need directions and/or contact numbers contact Craig on the email addresse on the society contacts page. The site is at the arrow on the streetmap linked below.Parking may be tight, put plenty of space to drop off then move if necessary. Come off the A350 at traffic lights onto to small road to Notton, Go past Whitehall garden center, Next left into housing estate Left at tee junction 1st Right down to garage block, site is on your left. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 24-04-2010 | OLD MILL ST GEORGES DAY |
| START: 24-04-2010 13:00, END: 24-04-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Old Mill pub, Harnham, Salisbury, Wilts |
| Description: | The Old Mill Pub St-Georges day festivities. (This is the pub at the edge of the park where the Salisbury practices are held). Set up about 1ish and go on till we feel we've had enough. They will supply us with soft drinks and food during the afternoon. Small amount of expenses available. Static display and roped off area of grass just on the edge of the Town path so we can practice. The food they supply is like a large ploughman's sandwich--huge... Bit of fun and excuse for a practice and social, mainly for the locals, but all welcome. This is the day before the main Salisbury St Georges day show on the Sunday. Overnight accommodation at Eve's is available. |
| Links: | streetmap link |
| 25-04-2010 | SALISBURY ST GEORGES DAY |
| START: 25-04-2010 11:00, END: 25-04-2010 16:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Market Place, Salisbury |
| Description: | Same St Georges Day celebration in Salisbury as in previous years. Accommodation at Eve's if anyone wants. ACTS include: Jugglers/ Jesters/ Minstrel band/ Walkabout Acts/ Mummers Plays/ Morris Dancers/ Knights in Armour/ Stilt Walkers/ Storytellers/ Dragons /Balloon Modellers/ Face Painting/ Puppet Shows / St George's Play Medieval Players, Singers and more ATTRACTIONS include: Shops, bars and cafes open / Hog Roast / Farmers Market / Craft Stalls / Children's Fairground Rides / Roundabouts / Fairground Games / Guided Walks / Christopher the Salisbury Giant / Food and sweet stalls / Artists Stalls & Giant Mural to paint / Guided walk and more It will be a full day of entertainments, foods, crafts and stalls. The City will be alive! Will have arena in the market place, on tarmac. So no tents just table with a few bits for static display. Opens at 11:00, setting up from 8:00, so try to be there by 10:00 to unload and get ready as cars will have to be moved to separate parking. All welcome. Some expenses. |
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| 02-05-2010 | COSMESTON |
| START: 02-05-2010 , END: 03-05-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Cosmeston Lakes and medieval village, B4267, near Penarth/cardiff |
| Description: | Cosmeston Medieval Village. This is worth a visit, especially if you've not been before, its a actual re-construction of a medieval village. Multi-soc show. We are booked to do our own display and authentic camp so expenses are available. Exact Details of what we will do are still to be confirmed. Also singel Multi-soc battle each day we can participate in. Space is limited, need to know ASAP if you are coming, especially if you Want to camp in LH area. Need to enforce a good kit quality for this one, if your in doubt get in touch. There is normally an archery area and a competition if anyone is interested. Note: show is Sun/mon, not Sat. Plastic and LH camping from Sat, Local towns and villages in easy travelling distance. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 08-05-2010 | SNAILWELL MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL |
| START: 08-05-2010 00:00, END: 08-05-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Snailwell, Nr Newmarket, Cambridgeshire,CB8 7LX |
| Description: | Multi-soc medieval Fayre, 5th year. battle, traders, tournament, authentic & plastic camping A few did this last year and enjoyed it, tournament is being organised differently this year. |
| Links: | http://www.yayaevents.co.uk |
| 15-05-2010 | WELSH WARRIOR FESTIVAL |
| START: 15-05-2010 10:00, END: 15-05-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | BAILEY PARK, Park Road, ABERGAVENNY |
| Description: | Jeff & margaret are organising a small display at a charity event near them in Abergavenny on the 15th May. The charity is the Richard Hunt Foundation that supports injured service man & women Its one day, sat, with static display and combat display, opens at 10am. Camping is avail for participants Fri and/or sat for those that want, and the event goes on into sat evening with beer tent, bands etc. We haven't specified any size or numbers will just to whatever is possible with who is interested and turns up, even if just a few. If you fancy doing this let us know along with when you will plan to turn up. Some Event details from the website: There will be live music from up and coming local bands, and well known local bands. Also entertaining displays in the main arena throughout the day. (see below for full details) Gates open at 10am and the event finishes at 10pm Licensed Bar & Food stalls Our arena display is 16:10 to 16:30 |
| Links: | http://www.welshwarrior.co.uk http://welshwarriorfestival.eventbrite.com/?ref=ecount |
| 22-05-2010 | BOUGHTON BASH |
| START: 22-05-2010 , END: 23-05-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Boughton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RP |
| Description: | We've been invited to the Boughton Bash in Northamptonshire next weekend. 22nd-23rd May Location: Boughton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RP Map link: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=475110&Y=265679&A=Y&Z=110 Camping from 2pm Friday 21st, hot drink's & food 2pm til late, Beer tent open in the evening, Its a mixed dark age/ medieval show. (hopefully with attackable pallisade). One main battle which is mixed period so can wear dark age or medieval kit (plate etc) Helen Whitworth is going an will act as society contact for the organisers. If you are interested let me and Helen know ( |
| Links: | streetmap link |
| 30-05-2010 | ARUNDEL CASTLE |
| START: 30-05-2010 10:00, END: 31-05-2010 17:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex |
| Description: | Invite only Multi-soc show at Arundel castle run by the FitzAlan household. We have a specific invite to attend. Bank holiday weekend, but event is only Sun & Mon. The FitzAlan Household (Raven Tor Living History Group), as resident group at the castle, would like to invite you to participate in a siege at the castle over the bank holiday weekend. This is a strictly be invite basis only, and due to the size of the site, will be a series of skirmishes, culminating in the rout of the attackers encampment at the end of the day. Arundel Castle have endeavoured to portray its living history events to a high standard of authenticity, and expects all participants to interact with the visitors. They want Authentic tents/encampments, but there is also the usual provision for plastic camping including caravans and camper vans. Set up can be after 530pm on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May Please be aware the public are on site on the Saturday so all tents equipment will have to be secured or someone in attendance. he show itself is Sun & Mon, but we can arrive friday evening 5pm onwards to set up. So any authentic tents set up will be on display, so to speak, Saturday, but theres no battle or events. I'll be planning a Sat evening arrival, if anyone is planning on going friday let me know so I can tell the organisers. Vehicles can only be in the Castle grounds before 10am and after 5pm. You are welcome to continue set up between 10and 5 but only with vehicles off site, please. There are no such restrictions on access to the plastic camp so you can drive on/off that all day. These means we can't drive onto the authentic campsite to set up between 1000 & 1700. So if planning to camp on authentic and arriving fri or sat either arrange to turn up outside that time, or park up in plastic and amuse yourselves until we can get cars on, if arriving sun morning try to get there before 10 to drop off, otherwise park up in plastic and kit up there for the day, tent will probably have to wait until the evening unless we can get enough helpers to carry it in. Participants setting up on Saturday during open hours will need a Castle pass and to wear this at all times. I will get all out names to the organisers so they know who to expect. Let me know if you plan to arrive during Sat day though So I can tell them to expect you in particular and have passes ready. Please let us know if you are interested and what your camping (authentic or plastic) arrangements will be. There may be some expenses depending on what sort of turn out we get. |
| Links: | Streetmap link www.arundelcastle.org |
| 05-06-2010 | TEMPLECOMBE |
| START: 05-06-2010 , END: 06-06-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: No | |
| Location: | East st, templecombe, somerset |
| Description: | Usual multi-soc show. Camping Friday and Saturday. Templecombe is again being run by Phoenix and The Black Company with its usual wide range of attractions , events and displays such as the comprehensive medieval market , beer tent , the unique history of the projectile weapon , jousting , living history , black powder , tourney and of course the attack , battering and destruction of the ramparts ! Please be aware that due to change of landowner the plastic camping has moved onto the overflow field and as such means that no vehicular access will be possible to or from the plastic camp site during opening hours. (10:30-18:00). If anyone feels they may need their cars during these times then they will need to be parked in the public car park. (This is where BPAS camped last year and it didnt cause a problem, since there are shops within easy walking distance should that be required.) |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 11-06-2010 | RAF LYNEHAM SUMMER BALL - LIMITED ATTENDANCE |
| START: 11-06-2010 19:00, END: 12-06-2010 23:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire |
| Description: | Evening show at Sargent's mess summer ball. Static display, combats, participation archery, general mingling and talking. Expenses, food and drink, can stay overnight in tents. Thanks to those that showed an interest in this so far. Its now been confirmed as Professional Contracted booking. This means there is limited numbers and we will be picking those who can attend from those interested to provide the organisers required roles, kit standards and equipment. Those that are going will be contacted and given the details. I'm afraid if you've not been contacted you can't attend so please don't just turn up unexpected. I am maintaining a reserve list in case anyone has to drop out, so do still let us know if interested. |
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| 12-06-2010 | WALLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL FATE |
| START: 12-06-2010 14:00, END: 12-06-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Wallop County Primary, School Lane , Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8EH |
| Description: | Local show at Wallop County Primary School summer Fate, being run by Eve of the E'strange (salisbury) retinue. Mainly for the locals as don't need many but all welcome. Usual static equipment display and arena bash. No living history tents needed. If interested in attending contact Craig or Eve, or use the from on the show list page. |
| Links: | Multimap link |
| 19-06-2010 | TATON PARK MEDIEVAL FAYRE |
| START: 19-06-2010 11:00, END: 20-06-2010 17:00, BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Taton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire |
| Description: | Multi Soc show organised by the Plantagenets at this large national trust manor and park. To celebrate the 11th Medieval Fayre at Tatton in association with Plantagenet Events, there will be an even bigger and better battle each day. Men at arms, archers, gunners and a ragtag army exciting and atmospheric event. Much to do and see, hear and smell, drink and eat. Over forty authentic merchants and skilled artisans complete a bustling travelling fair. A few members went last year and have reported good things. Looks like a lovely site with plenty to do and see. Tatton Park is signposted from Junction 7 of the M56 and Junction 19 of the M6. The entrance to the park is approximately half a mile from Knutsford Railway Station. Living History and plastic camping, need to know numbers of LH tents to reserve space. 11am - 5pm (last entry 4pm). |
| Links: | http://www.tattonpark.org.uk/ |
| 26-06-2010 | MEDOW COVERT PUB |
| START: 26-06-2010 , END: 27-06-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | The Meadow Covert Pub, Alford Road, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG12 4AT |
| Description: | Local show at the local pub of Deborah & Silvia which is holding a beer festival over the weekend. Repeat of show we did last year, although in June instead of July. Static display with tent, 2 main arena events/day plus small as much training/drilling as time and energy permit. May be able to have archery stall (possibly STK). Access Friday to Sunday evening, camping in pub garden and floor space & camping in garden at Deborah and silvis place (short walk/drive away). The pub is running a beer festival! for the weekend, including the Friday, so the evenings should be good! Enough expenses available for everyone plus some (unless we get a huge turnout), we need about 10-15, although more OK. |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 03-07-2010 | CHETWYND MEDIEVAL FAIR |
| START: 03-07-2010 , END: 04-07-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Wellbank Farm,Pickstock,Newport,Shropshire,TF10 8AH |
| Description: | A small Medieval Market which is run by, and held in the lavender fields of, two or our members (Robin & Joanna). They have done this the last two year and it has been a great success. There is a number of medieval stalls plus some rural crafts, hog roast, beer tent and caterers plus have-a-go archery. this year will be the same plus more! plenty of room for camping. Portaloos, firewood, water etc. There is one shower and inside loo as well. You can come the evening before (Friday) - the traders will be coming then, the local pub is about 1.5 miles away and they do excellent food. On Saturday joanna will do an evening meal such as stew and a roll at nominal cost and the beer tent is open. We are also hoping to have a group of musicians for the evening as well. Dogs on leads welcome (there are sheep and horses around so care has to be taken). Our farm is situated in the hamlet of Pickstock about 4 miles outside Newport, off the A41 main Wolverhampton – Whitchurch road. Please find a map here. Directions: From Whitchurch approaching Newport take left turning signposted Cheswardine, Puleston and Knighton. Go over small bridge and take first turn to left signposted Pickstock and Sambrook. Follow road for a mile past hamlet of Pickstock with red telephone box and as the road dips down Shropshire Lavender entrance is on the right. From the M54 take exit marked Weston Park and Whitchurch A41. Proceed towards Newport (on A41 Whitchurch).The road by passes Newport, go straight over 3 roundabouts, after last roundabout (Eccleshall) continue for 1 mile take right hand turning by island with beacon signed Cheswardine, Puleston and Knighton. Go over small bridge and take first turn to left signposted Pickstock and Sambrook. Follow road for a mile past hamlet of Pickstock with red telephone box and as the road dips down Shropshire Lavender entrance is on the right. Note: clashes with Wilton carnival so you have a choice. They are quite separate geographically, so people can either do the closest one to them or chose based on available days or personal preference.Please let us know which, if either, you are doing so we can make sure both are covered. |
| Links: | www.shropshirelavender.co.uk Google map link |
| 03-07-2010 | WILTON CARNIVAL |
| START: 03-07-2010 13:30, END: 03-07-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Wilton, Wiltshire |
| Description: | Local Carnival, same as previous years. Static display with tent, arena combat displays, some expenses available, don't need loads but all welcome. Procession led by the Carnival Royal Family, leaving at 1.30pm. The Procession then makes its way through the Town for the rest of the Fun Day at Castle Meadows between 2.00pm and 5.30pm There will be the usual ice creams, BBQ, bar, stalls, rides and games, bands playing, a family fairground and car boot sale. Attractions include - Oi Sambistas Samba Band * Wilton & District Youth Band * Wildlife Rescue * Tai Kwon Do * British Plate Armour Society (Battling Knights!) * Face Painting * Looni Ballooni Balloon Clown * Ticklish Allsorts * Vintage Cars * more Hoping to run evening event too, with live band and hog roast. Note: clashes with Chetwynd so you have a choice. They are quite separate geographically, so people can either do the closest one to them or chose based on personal preference or available days.Please let us know which, if either, you are doing so we can make sure both are covered. |
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| 03-07-2010 | 228 SIGNAL SQUADRON MEDIEVAL SUMMER BALL |
| START: 03-07-2010 18:30, END: 03-07-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Bulford camp, wiltshire |
| Description: | A medieval themed military summer ball we have been asked to do. Plan to do static display with tent, combat displays, guards, general mingling and meet and greet. Expensed (and hopefully and little bit extra), free food and a few drinks, then cheap bar. Guests will start to arrive about 1845 with a view to everyone being there by 7.30 for an 8 o'clock start on the food. We need to be there, set up and doing things when the guests arrive. Theres a band, disco, games, etc 'til one in the morning when theres a hog roast for late supper/ early breakfast. Then disco 'til three with last orders at three. Food will be free and your first few drinks too. After that its cheap bar. Can stay over in tents if you want to spend the whole evening, toilets and showers available Still space for this if anyone not on the list fancies it, just let us know. |
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| 10-07-2010 | TEWKESBURY |
| START: 10-07-2010 , END: 11-07-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Lincoln Green Lane, Tewkesbury |
| Description: | You know the score!!! The biggest one of the year. Camping and access from Friday 12:00 until Monday morning, stalls beer tent etc. It is vital that everyone attending has car passes and personal passes, to get these we have to give the organisers a list of names and the number of plastic and authentic tents by early May! So make sure you let us know you are coming, and your tent and transport arrangements before then. Anyone booking in after the list is sent will not get passes unless someone drops out No entry to site before 12:00 Friday, Gates closed midnight Friday, reopen 7.00am Saturday. Site cleared by 12 noon Monday. Site opens to public 11:00 each day and shuts at 17:00. Beer tent and food bars close at 17:00 and reopen at 19:00 each day. No under 17s on the field. Battles at 16:00 Saturday & 15:00 Sunday. Rules: All combatants must wear helmet, body protection & gloves. Archers and non-coms must wear a helmet All weapons blunt and fit for use, remove burrs, rust etc No sharps no head shots bills and staves at low angle No physical tackling archery at 45deg, no flat shooting Be there or Be un-medieval :-) " |
| Links: | www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org |
| 17-07-2010 | SALISBURY MUSEUM - ARCHAEOLOGY DAY |
| START: 17-07-2010 10:00, END: 17-07-2010 16:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Salisbury Museum, Salisbury |
| Description: | Local show at Salisbury Museum during there annual Festival of Archaeology Day Event has medieval theme, we will be doing tournament display in the back garden with our own area so can also do training through the day, with a small tent and static display. Pageant parade around the Cathedral Close in the afternoon so that the children can show off their banners and costumes. Event is Expensed. Could be handy to those travelling to Figheldean for the Sunday, as they are very close so can do this then go to Figheldean to camp for the evening ready for sunday, so making a weekend of it. Parking will be limited so may have to meet at Eves and transfer, or drop off then park in town, Expenses will cover the parking charge for that. Let us know if interested. |
| Links: | streetmap link |
| 18-07-2010 | FIGHELDEAN |
| START: 18-07-2010 12:00, END: 18-07-2010 17:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Figheldean, north of Amesbury, Salisbury |
| Description: | Large local show being organised by Keith. We will have a static display with a number of tents and encampment equipment and around 20 participants, although more the merrier. Paid show, so expenses available. Area for STK, large arena we will do two displays, probably one tourney and one skirmish. Show is only the Sunday, Camping available the Saturday night with facilities, including local club house. Opens to public 12:00, our arena display is 13:30. |
| Links: | Streetmap link to village |
| 24-07-2010 | AZINCOURT |
| START: 24-07-2010 , END: 25-07-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Azincourt, France |
| Description: | Annual re-enactment of the battle of Agincourt The Society has an invite to this years event and there is quite a lot of interest, with talk of car shares and minibusses already. Let us know if you are interested so we can put people together to arrange transport. Dave W is organising mini bus if enough to fill it, so let us know if you want to join in with that. Full details on the link below.Please note the period costume requirements are 1380-1430, you may need to adjust if your armour is later. e.g. later sallets, armets & gothic plate. |
| Links: | http://www.azincourt-alliance.org.uk/ |
| 31-07-2010 | GRAFTON REGIS |
| START: 31-07-2010 11:00, END: 01-08-2010 16:00, BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | The field behind Grafton Regis village hall, The Lane, Grafton Regis, NN12 7HW |
| Description: | New medium sized multi-soc show that we will be organising and running ourselves!, so looking for a good turnout. We are hoping to make this a reasonable sized event and it will be paid so expenses will be available. We are responsible for running the battle, providing re-enactors and for a participation archery stall. For the stall we will need volunteers to man it, hopefully in shifts so no-one gets stuck there all day. Note: Other groups can attend on an invite only basis. There will be a society trading stall so if you have anything to sell bring it along. Site open Friday 12:00 until Monday 12:00. Simon and Helen are the leads but will need other volunteers to help out, please let us know if you can help when responding. Two battles a day at one dark age (at 12:00), one medieval (at 14:30). Medieval will be based around the taking of the Princes by Richard III following the death of Edward IV from the locality. The battle area will be open to audience on three sides, with a backdrop on one, with some living history tents behind. The battle field is expected to be approx 30 yds by 30 yds, to keep it relatively intimate. We are aiming for a combatant turn out of around 60, plus associated non-combs. Archery possible in one direction, bring your own blunts. Currently, alongside British Plate, the following groups have been invited and accepted: Devons (DMCA), Black Serpents, and the Marcher Freeman will be sending a small contingent Traders are being arranged, a mixture of modern, local crafts & medieval but actual ones TBC. The church will be open, with its fine 14th Century Effigy of Thomas Woodville. There will be some music in the church throughout the day. Historic guided tours round the village (with some well-known personalities) will be run by the villagers, to celebrate the wider context of Grafton as one of Henry VIII's hunting lodges, the site of a Civil War Seige, the history of the Dukes of Grafton, and of course, the marriage of Elizabeth Woodville to Edward IV in the village. We shall also be running a small arena with various items. A local lady with a background in historic fashion would like to run a medieval fashion show, which would be a nice opportunity for some of the non-combatants to take centre stage. It is also hoped to get the local morris dancers and possibly some other local groups involved. Beer tent by trollsbottom bar. Teas, coffees, cakes in village hall. Good local pub for food, possibly doing breakfasts if enough interest. On site Hot catering from thursday night by the Giddy Kipper (http://www.giddy-kipper.co.uk) offering a re-enactor/trader Weekend Meal Deal food ticket if people want to take up that offer, although meals can be bought on an individual basis. Hot & cold drinks will also be available at re-enactor friendly prices. This would mean perhaps some dozen people being actively involved on the ground, which will hopefully mean a well run and un-chaotic event. Opens to public between 11:00 & 16:00 each day. There are some photos of the village and area on the link below |
| Links: | Photos of village and area Googlemap link to site Streetmap link to site |
| 07-08-2010 | MIDLANDS HISTORY FAIR. |
| START: 07-08-2010 , END: 08-08-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Stratford Armouries, Stratford upon avon, Warwickshire |
| Description: | New Multi period event being run by same people who normally run tintagel. Archery Competitions Battles Cannons Combat Displays Cooking Displays Dancers Falconry Displays Food Court Have a go Archery Historic Market Historical Costume Parade Living History Camps Real Ale Bar Side Shows Victorian Scrapheap Challenge Large re-enactors market Trolls Bottom Bar Evening entertainment - Re-enactors/ participants only |
| Links: | www.stratfordarmouries.co.uk/ Streetmap link to town http://www.mid-fest.co.uk/ |
| 14-08-2010 | BODELWYDDAN CASTLE - CANCELLED |
| START: 14-08-2010 , END: 15-08-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: No | |
| Location: | Bodelwyddan Castle Park,North Wales. |
| Description: | ## THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE ORGANISERS # |
| Links: | |
| 28-08-2010 | HEARSTMONCEUX |
| START: 28-08-2010 , END: 30-08-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux (near Hailsham), East Sussex |
| Description: | Britain's largest three day celebration of the Middle Ages! in the grounds of Herstmonceux castle. East Sussex over the august bank holiday. WARNING. We have to give a list of names of those attending, and if not on the list you will have to pay to get in to the festival or be turned away from the camp ground. So it is vital that you let us know if you are planning to attend Two castle siege battles each day with archers cannon and 500 + participants. 11:00 & 15:00. Jousting,falconry,archery competitions, living history, beer and food marquee, crafts and traders. Free trading for re-enactors participating in the event and selling medieval stuff. Access from Friday. Access after Friday evening requires presentation of membership card, so if yours needs renewing get in touch ASAP. Also note to gain access to the actual site during the day you must be in costume. Plastic & LH camping. We will have LH slot. ACCESS TO THE CAMP SITE (taken from the show web site). If you plan to arrive any time on the Friday before, then please drive to the castle entrance on Wartling Road. If you plan to arrive in the morning on Festival days then you must enter and exit the camp grounds via the Church road gate only. Once inside the camp ground you have access by car or on foot to the castle grounds. No vehicles will be allowed to move on the Festival site while the grounds are open to the public from the hours of 10am to 6 pm, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Full details maps and directions are available on the site in the links section below. Links: |
| Links: | Streetmap link |
| 05-09-2010 | WESTBURY ON SEVERN CARNIVAL |
| START: 05-09-2010 , END: 05-09-2010 , BPAS SHOW: Yes, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Village Hall,Westbury on Severn,Glos,GL14 IQG |
| Description: | repeat of last years successful Local Show at the Westbury village carnival, being organised by Kev. They won a special award from the Forest of Dean council for the Show last year and felt that we had a large part to play in that. Very keen on having us there again and for us to make the display as big as we want in terms on numbers, tents etc. Although the show is only one day camping would be available for anyone that wants to from Friday to Sunday inclusive and there would be toilets and showers open all weekend. The Barbecue on Saturday Night would also be going ahead as last year and the Bar at the Village Hall will be available. Will do a small authentic camp and a number of arena displays. Not sure about archery or shoot the knight yet. |
| Links: | Streetmap link to village |
| 11-09-2010 | CALDICOT CASTLE |
| START: 11-09-2010 , END: 12-09-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: No | |
| Location: | Caldicot Castle, Caldicot, Sth Wales |
| Description: | The usual EMA multi-soc show at the castle. Full Contact Tournament Historical Firearms Display Archery Demonstrations Historical Encampment Medieval Market A Full Scale Battle for the Castle We need to register with numbers this year due to tightened security, so please let us know if you plan to attend |
| Links: | EMA site |
| 18-09-2010 | MORTIMERS CROSS |
| START: 18-09-2010 , END: 19-09-2010 , BPAS SHOW: No, CONFIRMED: Yes | |
| Location: | Hay Lane, A49 Nth of Leominster |
| Description: | Re-enactments of the Battle Of Mortimers Cross. Living History; Childrens' activities; Medieval Traders; Have-A-Go Archery; And lots more. |
| Links: | show website |
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