FORTRESS WALES NEW venue Caldicot Castle Country Park

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FORTRESS WALES 2012
MULTI-PERIOD LIVING HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT AND MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW
6th and 7th May 2012
New Venue - CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK

FORTRESS WALES 2012

6th and 7th May 2012
take a step back in time…..multi period living history and military vehicle weekend.
Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
...Re-enactment/Living History groups, Military vehicles area, Main Arena,Catering area, Trade stands and Bar.

Camping available for Re-enactors/Traders/Military Vehicles from 3pm on 4th May till 10.30 am 8th May 2012
Set up day 5th May 2012
Show open to public 6th and 7th May 2012

No Allgemeine uniforms allowed on site
No BB Guns allowed on site.

Unless Booked in with Organisers or correct paperwork the Carrying of Weapons around and on Paying Entry to this Site is Strictly Prohibited

Walking Displays who PAY to entry the Show at the gate will not be allowed to entry the show with any form of WEAPON on there person

Applications accepted are at the discretion of the organisers.

Raising funds for Help for Heros more info to follow

For further information on becoming involved in this great event contact: -

Wendy Sidney
01495 774482
wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com

Or

JOHN SHERRY
SITE MANAGER
CALDICOT CASTLE
01291 689566/01291 435090
07725789889
JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE

Re-enactors/Re-enactment Groups/Living History Groups and Walking Displays

Please either email/phone for more information or to request an application form. All aspects of history are allowed. All application forms need to be sent with a copy of your PLI and risk assessment documents
No Allgemeine uniforms allowed on site

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Military Vehicle Owners
Please either email/phone for more information or to request an application form.
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Sellers/Traders
Please email/phone for more information or to request an application form. A suggested £40.00 donation cheque made out to a charity to be announced is required with all trade/sellers application forms. Also PLI and risk assessment documents requested with application form
No BB gun SALES.

WELCOME TO FORTRESS WALES 2012
New Venue - CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK

Applications accepted at the discretion of the organisers.

FORTRESS WALES 2013 AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY TO Be Confirmed

[Dave B]

Great news.

The EMA have run events there for years, so there is some good local knowledge if you need it. I do the black powder stuff if you need the police contacts.

Dave.

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Can all you lovely people, who want to come along to Fortress Wales 2012
Please start sending John Sherry a email at Caldicot Castle ( his email address is above in event information)

PLEASE can you introduce yourselves give him a brief outline of who and what you are (eg period, group name, we are, your home address, contact details and website address etc) and ask to be put on the ( re-enactment/living history, vehicle or trader ) application applied for list.

THANK YOU

wendy

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Thank you Dave for the offer, very kind

Will get back to you on this by pm latter in the week

wendy

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Can all you lovely people, who want to come along to Fortress Wales 2012
Please start sending John Sherry a email at Caldicot Castle

JOHN SHERRY
SITE MANAGER
CALDICOT CASTLE
01291 689566/01291 435090
07725789889
JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk



PLEASE can you introduce yourselves give him a brief outline of who and what you are (eg period, group name, we are, your home address, contact details and website address etc) and ask to be put on the ( re-enactment/living history, vehicle or trader ) application applied for list.

THANK YOU

wendy

[Dave B]

We never book into 'non paying' shows (the ones we do purely for fun) until we have our AGM in at the start of the year and vote which to do, because there are always more good invites than weekends, but I'm sure we'll be in touch in January.

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Went and had a meeting today at Caldicott

If you have not received a application form and wish to receive one please contact John at the Castle on
JOHN SHERRY
SITE MANAGER
CALDICOT CASTLE

07725789889
JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk

The site meeting will be on Saturday the 17th March 2012 at 11am please gather at the drawbridge in front of castle

We have over 250 re-enactors already booked
Looking good

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Please NOTE only Groups who have submitted their appliaction forms are invited to attend this meeting so please send them in asap

Also can those attending please WEAR uniforms or Kit

wendy

[DELARACE]

Wendy

I know this is a bit like how long is a piece of string, but could you give me a rough idea how long you anticipate the meeting to run.

Thanks and regards

Ps (Looking Good )

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What time does the match begin

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there is no agenda

But what usually happens is we have a meeting about site rules, groups attending questions and answers then we take some pictures for the press

then we usaually have a walk around and chat to groups about display areas they want

simples

[DELARACE]

Thanks Wendy see you there.

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Had a wonderful meeting today with Caldicot Castle Staff

The Lady from Help for Heroes (Diana McCrea) attended and will be coming along on the 17th to the site meeting at 11am
Any questions please ask at meeting.

We have the WW2 battling area confirmed and it looks good Soskan and hopefully Rolling Thunder will be using this area also.

We also have the main arena which will be used by other re-enactment groups

We will hopefully beholding a fantasy battle on the Sunday and this will take place in the main arena between 4pm -5pm

On Monday we will be having a grand parade between 4pm-5pm for prize giving and for handing donations to Help for Heroes back in.

more information to follow

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have some good news we have a mk 3 panzer coming to the show

Hopefully this will be at the front of the castle

Paul

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We are still sending out Re-enactment application forms and trade forms

Please if you are thinking of coming do not think anymore act now and send me a pm

We will keep the books open to the end of the week but you need to send me a pm now

Many Thanks to everyone who has put a application form in

This show is helping to raise funds for Help For Hereos

Wendy

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31 Days to go

[DELARACE]

Is that all AAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHhhhhh wheres my kit????

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here is the list of groups booked in
If you are not onlist or i have mis-spelt your groups name let me Know (sorry)

Combined Operations
Mark Davies
Volksstrum V3
FJR-5
Cosmeston Archers
Companions of the Forest
St Cenydd Guard
Frontschwein
La Columma
Companions of the longbow
Three Sixty History
SOSKAN
ANA Opps
Mercenary Bowmen
Weston Front Assoc
Mon 202 (scallywags)
5th DCLI
Dog Company
Sons of the Dragons
Anglesey Hussars
Home of the Brave
SW Screaming Eagles
Ronco History Walker
Keeping History Alive
FJR2
Propaganda Koupanie 691
Many Fronts
P.A.R.A
Lone star Old West Re-enactment
Rolling Thunder
Walking History
Pirates and Warriors
Individuals
Glamorgan Home guard
Mr & Mrs Giddings
Falischirmjagur 44
Milwr Morganwg
Y Cantref Breined(reg 2a)
Afra HQ
Uk Air Cav
Single Walker
Kampfgruppe Stahlkrieger
South Wales Borderers
Dark Phoenix
The Free Company

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We are thinking of having a smaill kit sale on Saturday night
What do people think of this idea
Just bring along kit you do not want anymore and put it up for sale
We could do this after the Group leaders meeting by the drawbridge in front of the castle on Sat night
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[DELARACE]

Thanks For Info.

Yes that kit sale sounds like a great idea, a bit of reenactors 'booter'

Thanks for al of your efforts on this one really looking forward to it.

[Victim]

Do you have a list of traders attending ?

Cheers

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Groups booked in so far 23/4/12

Combined Operations
Mark Davies
Volksstrum V3
FJR-5
Cosmeston Archers
Companions of the Forest
St Cenydd Guard
Frontschwein
La Columma
Companions of the longbow
Three Sixty History
SOSKAN
ANA Opps
Mercenary Bowmen
Weston Front Assoc
Mon 202 (scallywags)
5th DCLI
Dog Company
Sons of the Dragons
Anglesey Hussars
Home of the Brave
SW Screaming Eagles
Panzer Support Group ( with Tank)
Ronco History Walker
Keeping History Alive
FJR2
Propaganda Koupanie 691
Many Fronts
P.A.R.A
Lone star Old West Re-enactment
Rolling Thunder
Walking History
Pirates and Warriors
Individuals
Glamorgan Home guard
Mr & Mrs Giddings
Falischirmjagur 44
Milwr Morganwg
Y Cantref Breined(reg 2a)
Afra HQ
Uk Air Cav
Wiltshires WW2 group
Single Walker
Kampfgruppe Stahlkrieger
South Wales Borderers
Dark Phoenix
The Free Company
Desert Nomads

We also have over 40 vehicles attending
A British Bofors Gun WW2

Over 25 traders of all types

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Please all note you should have all received your car passes and information sheets

John Site Manager has ruled if we do not have PLI or risk ass. for your group on file or it is not submitted on the day then your group will be refused entry to the SHOW.
Health and Safety will be followed to the T

On Saturday night at 5pm anyone that wishes to take part in the FANTASY BATTLE on Sunday Please meet on the castle draw bridge with Big Paul (SWB)

On Saturday at 6pm all WW2 groups who have booked in with Paul ( Handsome SWB) to battle must attend a battle briefing if you do not attend, you do not battle. Please meet on Draw Bridge in front of castle

On Saturday night at 7.30pm ALL GROUPS are to send a rep to run through issues arising/arrangements for show days, meet on Draw Bridge

On Saturday at 7.30 ish pm we will be holding a kit sale for re-enactors/vehicle owners all that kit you have at the back of the shed that you do not want or do not use bring it along and have some extra beer money or buy something you want from a trader on site or donate it to HFH

ARENA
Sunday the 6th May 2012
12.00 - The Wyoming Wild Bunch perform in their camp
12.30- Fire Engine and Vehicles in main arena
13.00 - Free Company in main arena
13.30 - Rhian Griffiths sings 40s on drawbridge (overlap time)
14.00 - Falklands service with choir in main arena
14.30 - WW2 battle (battle field)
15.00 - Wyoming Wild Bunch main arena
15.30 - Soskan battle (battle field)
16.00 Rhian Griffiths sings 40s on drawbridge (overlap time)
16.30- Fantasy battle and Grand parade with Diana McCrea saying a few words for HFH

Monday the 7th May 2012
12.00 Wyoming Wild Bunch perform in camp
12.30 Fire engine and military vehicles in main arena
13.00 Free Company in main arena
13.30 Rhian Griffiths sings 40s on drawbridge (overlap time)
14,00 WW2 battle (battle field)
14.30 Wyoming wild bunch main arena
15.00 Vietnam battle (battle field)
15.30 Rhian Griffiths sings 40s on drawbridge (overlap time)
16.00 Soskan battle. (Battle field)
16 30 Grand parade with Diana McCrea saying a few words for HFH and any donations off groups handed in.

Please be aware these times are approximates, and these may be changed dependent on circumstance. Also be aware all times are subject to change, dependant upon weather conditions, ground conditions, or any other health and safety issue

Please have a safe journey to Fortress Wales

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Went to a meeting and had a phone call

Caldicot Castle is ON this weekend

The green light has been given

So there is no going back

wendy

[Turel777]

Brilliant news, really looking forward to it!

Did you get my message by the way?

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A lsit of Traders who have applied to come

Name
Ancient Battle Craft
Barefoot leather
Black Star Leather
Cheltenham Army Supplies
Daphne Hilsdon
House of Freyja
JW Clarey
Monmouthshire Branch
Mrs A Tupman (cd's)
Natures harvest
Paintball Wizard
Peter davies
Sean Lacey
The Bunker
Troop Aid Charity
Wax Hands and Crafts
Time Warrior
ARK
West Point Albion Small Arms
Quartermaster Stores
Civil War Sutler
Historical & mythical

[DELARACE]

Brilliant news will pass it on to my folks

Delarace

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Caldicot Castle is Green for GO this weekend
If you have a problem Concern or just want to have a chat to John Site manager at Caldicot Castle here is his details
07725789889
JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk

[Bucket]

Just back from this one, great event throughly enjoyed. A big thank you to wendy and all the organiser involved in this, it was great fun, only down for me was the weather today.
once thank you and i hope its back on at Caldicot next year.
bucket

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Wendy

Thanks for a cracking event. I cant believe you kept smiling all through. Our folks thoroughly enjoyed it, even with the weather.

Keep us posted for next year.

Delarace