English Civil War re-enactment, Earl Rivers Regiment, The Sealed Knot Society.

[Earl Rivers Regiment SK]

Battaling for Charity

Welcome to The Earl Rivers Regiment Thread,

Would you be interested in a new hobby?, something  that’s sociable and fun for all the family?

If you like camping, dressing up and a bit of history, English Civil War reenactment, might be just for you!

Want to join the largest reenactment Society in Europe?

I would like to introduce you to Earl Rivers Regiment of Foote, A Royalist Regiment of the Sealed Knot Society.

The Regiment over the last few years has pride in the fact that, not only do we work hard to portray a good company of foot of the English Civil war period, but have lots of fun re-creating it. We are also building a name as one of best up and coming Regiments - with a great esprit de corps.

The Regiment has members all over the United Kingdom, we have a large subscription in the Thames Valley and Oxfordshire area with Regimental companies based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Reading and Donnington Castle, Newbury.

During the year the Sealed Knot puts on hundreds of events throughout the U.K. Ranging from major Civil War battles, where literally thousands of members will come together to re-enact a large battle to small displays.

The Sealed knot is not a male orientated hobby, we have hundreds of female members ranging from Commanding officers to water carriers.

Interested? Why not try our FREE* introductory battle? With uniform supplied!

Free introductory Battle

For an insite into the Social aspect of the Sealed knot and The Earl Rivers Regiment please look at our Out Of Hours page on our website
 
If you would like to know more about joining us, take a look at our website on; http://www.earlrivers.org.uk for details of what a new recruit can expect at their first event.

Or have a look at the Sealed Knot Vidio Clip

Contact our recruitment officer on; pro@earlrivers.org.uk and join today.

Go on give us a try, you might actually enjoy it.

A selection of photo's From our small events in 2007

Copyrighted to the photographer, contact us for more information

Click Here to view our photo gallery

Regards,

Terry.

[Earl Rivers Regiment SK]

Here’s another update

The Sealed Knot is celebrating its 40th anniversary to celebrate it has organised the re-enactment of the Battle of Nasby, the event is being held at Kelmarsh on the 3-4-5 May.

We as a Regiment welcome anyone who would like to take part to maximise combat numbers on the field  and generally have a fun weekend  away with the best re-enactment society  in Europe.

The loan of all the equipment you  need is free!

Come and try it. English Civil War Re-enactment in the Sealed Knot it is most  possibly the best weekend you will ever have.

If you would like to take part and the re-enactment of Nasby is too big or too far away for you. Then you may like to take part in the re-enactment of the siege of Basing House on the 12-13 April, a smaller but just as exciting event. 

If you want to take part in any of these event please contact us for a membership pack or visit joining us page on our website www.earlrivers.org.uk

http://earlrivers.org.uk/page.php?19

Website update: We now have a members and public forum, so please come and have a chat with us.
 
First Battle of Newbury 2010 Update: We are still discussing with sponsors and the location has been confirmed, we are just looking for final sponsorship.

If you would like join our commitee for this event, visit our forum on our website.

Terry
www.earlrivers.org.uk

[Earl Rivers Regiment SK]

Why do People choose to join Earl Rivers Regiment?

here's A few popular reasons,

Over twenty confirmed events local to you. Large membership subscription in the Oxfordshire area.

Large friendly family orientated children’s Apprentice schemes in place.

Regiment caters for all ages with a student discount scheme

Basing House Civil War Skirmish, Hampshire, 12 April 2008 - 13 April 2008

I f you looking for a family day ou this weekend why not visit, the Sealed Knots event at Basing House, 

Click here for more information;
http://www.earlrivers.org.uk/page.php?57

[Earl Rivers Regiment SK]

Hi,

I know this is not a local event, however I would like to advertise that The Sealed Knot is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, battling for charity, with a big event in Northamptonshire.

The Sealed Knot 'Battling for Charity'

Re-enactment of the Battle of Naseby, 1645
3rd, 4th & 5th May, 11.00am - 4.00pm Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire

Looking for a great Day out for the family?

The Sealed Knot are Re-enacting the Battle of Naseby at Kelmarsh Hall with over 5,000 of it members taking part.

• Museum Marquee and Kids Zone
• Living History Encampment
• Talks by National & Local Historians
• Beer Tent, Traditional & Organic Food
• Craft Tent & Traders

An amazing historical family day out!

Please visit these related websites;

• Battle of Naseby promotional video
• Naseby battle information and ticket hotline
• The Sealed Knot Webite
• Earl Rivers Website, Your Local Regiment
• Earl Rivers Public Forum

Please come and have a chat with us we are a friendly Regiment.

Its not to late if you want to take part! just e-mail me on pro@earlrivers.org.uk

[Earl Rivers Regiment SK]

We just got back from the Sealed Knot anniversary event at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire where we re-enacted the Battle of Naseby.

It was a hectic weekend, with a number of battles and displays spread over three days. We were involved in just about everything, from demonstrations of how drums and colours were used in the 17th century, the Living History Camp, the battles themselves and Sacking the Royalist Baggage Train.

We had a number of new recruits to support through the weekend, some of last year’s recruits were at their first Major Muster - and we also had a number of members on temporary memberships trying us out for the first time. In the end we were struggling to find enough kit to go around, but with a little judicial borrowing from other regiments and some canny shopping from a couple of our members we just about managed it.

We got a few pictures and some video of the event, but seeing as we didn’t get back until late Monday evening, none of that has been put up on the website (www.earlrivers.org.uk) yet, although I would expect to get some pictures online next weekend.

The new recruits seemed to enjoy it though. Here are a couple of excerpts from our forum pages (http://earlriversadmin.proboards40.com)

Callum said: My first Ever Muster and one of the best weekends i have had for a very very long time . I have to say as i said that weekend you can count me as a member of this regiment indefinitely (well when i get the SK form sorted) and I think even my brother and dad are interested in joining So even better news. Thanks Earl Rivers to all of you

Paul said: This was also my first muster. I thought it to be a well organized event and that it went really well considering the number of people involved. After the battles on the first day I wasn't sure if it was for me, but after Sunday and Monday my mind was made up Yesssss when’s the next one!!! I enjoyed my time in the pike block but I might also like to try musket as well at some time in the future. The bbq on Saturday was a nice friendly relaxed affair and the beer tent on Sunday with Ska Wars was excellent. All in all it was a really good enjoyable long weekend. Thank you Earl Rivers regiment and also to the SK



Earl Rivers Regiment and The Earl Of Northamptons Regiments Of Foote, also not to forget vaunes company 'From acorns mighty things will grow'!


Some members of the Savage Lions Apprentices of our Regiment, Our apprentice group for the under 12's was so popular childern from other Regiments were joining in, one time we were over run by children.


Rupert’s Blew Coats Regiment Of Foote Last Stand, I sat and watched the battle on 2 of the 3 days and wow.. what a display, Just listening to the public, It gave me so much pride to be a members of the Sealed knot.

I’ll post again when we get some more pictures online.