Will there be fires lit? If so could be great to do the shoot at dawn/dusk with half light and bonfire light.
18th July, concert with 1812 Overture using real cannons. Spitfire display beforehand.
UK General
Celts
First weekend of May a dozen Celts to remember Beltayne. Simon contacted through Karl Gallagher karl@lugodoc.demon.co.uk\nContact David Ball at Hampshire Recreation \ndavid.ball@hants.gov.uk\n019 6286 0948\nfor info about cherry picker.
Current use of the base at Middle Wallop is for Army pilot training using the Islander, the Gazelle, the Lynx and the Apache AH Mk 1. Can we get them to fly overhead on the same day as the Danebury Ring re-enactment. Middle Wallop airbase was key in the Battle of Britain.
Romans (UK)
Planning a wall walk for September 2009, although no firm date as yet, they do one most years. H contacted by email and post, in touch with Catherine Conyard who's husband John is doing the walk. Contact nearer the time for details.
jconyard@talktalk.net
Selection of useful images including the Benwell vallum crossing where the wall meets suburban Newcastle upon Tyne, Housesteads fort & the summit of Sewingshield Crags. It is one of the highest points the wall reaches, with commanding views over the surrounding land.
S says not suitable, can only do a wall walk just for him. H contacted and spoke with Mark Hatch\nChairman RMRS\nWork: 01462 752418 (please leave a message if I'm not available)\nHome: 01462 811562 (evenings, preferably between 6 and 9 pm)\n\nNot doing a wall walk this year but would do a part of it from Housesteads for Simon. Will contact Mark again if this is a possibility.
Most excavated fort along Hadrian's wall, 35m high viewing tower for Simon. See opening photo of wall walk.
Biggest project since Roman times! 4 days of event up to 30th May. But is mixed with Roundheads, Home Guard and Romans.
hye Living Frontier
28-31 May 2009
From Romans to Roundheads and from Border Reviers to the Home Gaurd, see the biggest re-garrisoning project of Hadrian’s Wall since Roman times !
With 4 days of events including battle re-enactments and exhibitions, Hadrian’s Wall Country will celebrate the influence that waves of invaders, visitors and locals throughout history have had on the Wall and it’s unique landscape, culminating in a spectacular finale at Corbridge on 30th May.
Contact re: 2009, Simon already contacted, find out results.
Mark Olejnik,
Recruiting Officer, RMRS,
23, Gilbert Scott Court,
Towcester, Northants.
NN12 6DX, United Kingdom
Bamborough Castle, 10 miles north of Alnwick
Nearest rail station: Chathill (limited service), or Alnmouth
Arbeia Roman Fort, Baring Street, South Shields, on the Saturday
A ten minute walk from South Shields Metro and Bus Station, signposted from Ocean Road.
Segedunum, Buddle Street, Wallsend on the Sunday.
A three minute walk away from Wallsend Metro and Bus Station
Dedications at the only Shrine to Minerva still in its original location in the UK. 25 & 26th May 2009.
25th & 26th May 2009 11am-3pm
Edgars Field and The Grosvenor Museum, Chester
Minerva Shrine Festival. Dedications at the only Shrine to Minerva still in its original location in the UK. A military parade to the site with living history, dancers and ancient crafts. Join in our special celebrations at Minerva’s shrine in Edgar’s Field. Come and meet the Romans and Minerva’s owl. There will be a variety of activities and demonstrations at both venues, including a Roman blacksmith, leatherworkers, potters, dancers and crafts for you to take part in. A small encampment will be at Minerva’s shrine and there will be priestly offerings each day. Cost: Free
Hadrian's wall site a definite lead. Also ask Simon what happened in Gloucester on the 19/20th of April 2008, Chris said it would be ideal. The first, British, Roman army re-enactment group. They specialise in the late 1st century army and include legionaries (Legio XX) and auxiliaries.
Simon already contacted Chris Haines MBE
"Fwd: from The Ermine Street Guard re photographs - good advice"
theesg@aol.com
Britannia, The Arthurian Society is a group which portrays the final years of the Roman Empire in Britain.
Romans in Rome
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