People have circumstances which are unavoidable, we really need to push this event though. It is getting bigger, also the organisor now has the rights to the International Napoleonic fair which he wants to run with this event. Too late in the year maybe for some, but if this event has half as many redcoats next time, there will still be more than any uk event we take part in. There is an interesting comment on the 2nd 95th forum. It says 'Ironicly, there were more French at this event than at NA Events' Well they know where we are.
All the best
James

I would like to think that Amanda putting the water on for musket cleaning was a result of the intensive trianging i've given her !I shall have to take her an early morning cupa for ever and a day now.

We certainly had a very enjoyable and full weekend, arriving home at 11.15pm on Sunday, I hope everyone else enjoyed it, I think they did.

We certainly need to attend such events to build up contacts and work with other units, its very hard to have a battle on your own. Whist it is very pleasing that we managed to get more French there this year, it was better being outnumbed with plenty of Brits than having to face a handful of infantry such as at Detling.

Just hope it's a little nearer next year.

I've had this email from Iain:

To Coldstream Guards, 2nd (Queens), 68th DLI, 21eme, 45eme, 62eme and 85eme

Just a quick note to pass on my thanks, and those of the rest of the 2/95th for making the event a great end to the season, I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as we did. It was a pleasure to work with like minded units.

For those that do not already know, next years event at Dorchester will be 25/26 September 2010, please put it down in your diaries.


Best Regards

Iain Wilkinson
2/95th Rifles Secretary & Events Coordinator

Yes had an E-mail as well. I've put it down already. Hmmm 85eme, Well i suppose I saw Iain and Pam in civvies on the Sunday. Still was nice to say hi to old friends.
James

Thanks for kind words sgt re boiling water. I hope John's hand is OK - I managed to pour boiling water over it...
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Many thanks James and Rachel for the lovely sausages.
We all enjoyed the event. As well as the military reinacting it was great to meet people in the other French units (and for me to learn more about Napoleonic washing - sad I know), watch the musicians and dancers, and visit the Napoleonic Fair.
Sarah and I took full advantage of the free entry for reinacters to the farm and gardens.
Amanda