Would you lt be interested in a hobby thats sociable, gets you out in the fresh air and fun for all the family?

If you like camping, dressing up and a bit of history then maybe, just maybe English Civil war Re-enactment might be just for you.

I'd like to introduce you to the Marquess of Winchesters Regiment of the English Civil War society. We have events up and down the country but have a stronge membership base in the Oxford, Bucks, Berks and Hampshire area.We are looking for new recruits in the Warickshire area .We are based at Basing House Hampshire and have 1 event their each year either training, recruiting or just socialising.

Vist our website is here - http://www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk for more information

Have a good look around the site, it will show that though we take the hobby seriuosly we have a great time as well. Our membership comes from all walks of life and all age groups.

Our 2008 season is already looking as it could be busy. Events posted on our website are only those Winchesters will be attending in force, there are many other events organised by other regiments in the English Civil War Society which members can attend. Also when confirmd there will events posted that the whole society attends and these are great for socialising and even better for battles.. :wink:

ECWS website Front Page - The English Civil War Society

If by chance you are interested in joining or using us a part of an event you are hosting please feel free to contact me via my email. This is a great hobby for all the family, outside in the fresh air away from the pc/tv.

Our Introductory membership is £5 per person for 1 event only, with this you get all the kit you need to take part including the weapons and armour. Should you decide to join £5 of this membership fee will go towards your full subscription. Also if you join late in the season we have the ability to reduce the full subs fee to cater for the number of events left in the season.

Here's is the opening chaptor of the ECWS promotional video in which you will see Winchesters 3 times. :-)

English Civil War Society DVD

If you have any questions, you could post here or email me at the address below.

All the Best
Dave Ashbolt

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Hello there

We are still here busy preparing for the season ahead. Recently The Marques of Winchesters have been comemorating the Death of Charles 1st with our annual Whitehall Parade.

There 2 new photo Galleries of the day on our website for your viewing pleasure.

The Marquess of Winchesters Regiment

Further news..

Our event at John Rankin School Newbury is coming to gether quite nicely, too. Along with the rest of our events for the coming season, as can be seen in our events diary.

We did a "Schools Day" at Falkland Primary school on the 19th October 2007, the school very kindly gave us some feedback. This can be read on the front page of our website.

The Marquess of Winchesters Regiment

There's more to tell but I'd rather let you explore the website to find out what new in The Marquess of Winchesters Regiment - of the English Civil War Society.

As always if you want to give English Civil War re-enactment a go, get in contact we we will supply ALL the arms armour and clothing for you and your family to take part for your 1st season with us.

Take Care

Dash

http://www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk

And Picture to brighten up the posting..

Time to post our new recruitment poster.

If anyone is interested in this family friendly hobby, just contact me on the details below.

We have plenty of spare kit for introductory members to use for their trial event, it's a fun hobby and gets you all over the UK at some fantastic site.

www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk

Here's a list of all of the English Civil War Society's (ECWS) confirmed events for the coming season. Members are not restricted to just atending their own regimental events. They may attend other regimental events if they ask the organiser if they can go.

The Musters in BOLD are events run and organised by Winchesters. If anyone in the Warwickshire area wants to come along and join in the fun of English civil war re-enactment visit Winchesters website for details on how to apply for an introductory membership -

29/30 March 08 -- West Acre
30/March 08 -- Cheriton
4/7 April 08 -- Walesby
12/13 April 08 -- Cock Inn, Broom
13 April 08 -- Powderham Castle
19 April 08 -- Ashton under Lyne
19/20 April 2008 -- Gloucester
4/5 May 08 -- Lulworth
17/18 May 2008 -- Chiltern Open Air Musuem
13/16 June 08 -- Newbury
14/15 June 08 -- Upnor Castle
14/15 June 08 -- Fangfoss
1 July 08 -- Speen
5 july 08 -- Alston, Cumbria
12/07/2008 -- Hawkshawe Gala
19/20 July 08 -- Kelmarsh Hall
26/27 July 08 -- Stafford Castle
26/27 July 08 -- Royal Gunpowder Mills
2/3 August 08 -- Llancaiach Fawr
2/3 August 08 -- Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough
23/25 August 08 -- West Acre
6 September 08 -- Gloucester
6/7 September 08 -- Cliveden, Buckinghamshire
27/28 September 08 -- Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
7/8 November 08 -- Fort Nelson, Hampshire
6/7 December 08 -- Oakwell Hall,West Yorkshire

Vist our website at - http://www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk

Or if you have a Parlimentarian leanings then I would suggest this group - The Fairfax Battalia. The Fairfax Battalia of The ECWS

Or visit the English Civil War Socity website at English Civil War Society - history re-enactment at its best

Aymez Loyaulte
Dash

Hampshire Radio did a programme about re-enactment, worth a listen if you are interested.

Need Real Player to listen to the programme.

BBC - Hampshire - History - Re-living history

Ordinary people taking up an interesting hobby.

Dash

http://www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk

Hello there.

The season is about to start with our 1st event at Lulworth in Devon on the 1st Maybank Holiday. So as it is custom within the regiment we had our annual get together and "bring a dish party" to make and mend new kit for the season ahead.

In the photogallery on our website visit the Make & Mend 2008 link to see a what we get upto at this weekend away.

The Marquess of Winchesters Regiment

Have fun come and see us sometime.

Dash

Hi

We have a large and varied calendar of events coming up and would welcome anyone interested in taking part in this absorbing hobby.

Visit our website at http://www.marquisofwinchesters.co.uk for more infomation. Contact details can be found on the "joining and Taking Part" page.

All you need to provide to take part is £5 and bring some camping gear - we will for your 1st event provide ALL the kit you require to take part, then with a little training and guidance you will be ready to fight for the King alongside your chums in the Marquess of Winchesters Regiment.

Our latest recruit posted this on our forums about our last event at Lulworth Castle.

"It was a great weekend for me. I had a great time and a big thank you to everyone. You really made me feel welcome. Looking forward to the next event. Already have applied for my shotgun licence. Though I am going to keep on trying the Pike - when my back is better!"

Take care - have fun

Dash
The Marquess of Winchesters Regiment
The English Civil War Society.

Basing House - Old Basing. 27th - 28th September 2008

Winchesters intend to use this opportunity to celebrate a very good season with a good number of new recruits joining the ranks, along with some fantastic events both big and small

Over this weekend we will have a small Living history display, and be staging a few drill displays.

We would also like to use this event as an chance for those local to Basing House who have an interest in taking up the hobby of English Civil War reenactment to come over and have a chat, try on the uniform or even handle a musket or pike. It is not as duanting as it may seem to be a reenactor and it is not a very expensive hobby to take up, we provide lots of help and support to all of our new members.

So hopefully we will see you there, it will be fun.

Aimez Loyaulte
Dave Ashbolt
The Marquess of Winchester Regiment.
[email protected]
07800 924059