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Why People Join
There are lots of different reasons for joining a re-enactment group. Some people already have an interest in the historical side, but many other people join knowing very little about the history of the times. Others may have a particular skill to offer, for example as craftsmen (or women), pioneer or as cavalry.
Camping
Whenever we have a weekend muster there will be camping - normally you will camp with your regiment in the 'plastic camp', which means using modern day tents and caravans. There will be a living history camp at some sites if you want to be totally authentic, you can buy (or make) an authentic style tent and join them (or even use it on plastic camp), but still stay a part of Glemham's. Arrive Friday night, set up and meet with friends for a chat and a drink, if you need a hand setting up someone will always help if asked, or if you look like you are struggling!
Occasionally small events will have communal sleeping area, for example the annual event in Nantwich at the end of January uses a sports hall for everyone, but this is not the norm and communal sleeping is not everyone's cup of tea. Of course you can also stay at a nearby B&B, some people have to do this because of health problems or just a love of comfort, and will still be welcome to come and socialise with Glemham's in the evening!
On the campsite you are free to come and go as you like, just make sure you have your membership cards with you if going off camp. At major musters there will be a beer tent with live entertainment on Saturday night (Sunday as well at Bank Holidays).
At major musters there will be Traders Row where you can buy kit and sutlers (food vendors) so make sure you have some cash handy - no cash machines are available on camp as yet. Then there are the portaloos (known as Tardises!), bring your own paper as although it is supplied, there is usually none left when you need it most!
In Glemham's we make everyone welcome, families are most welcome - we encourage children, after all they are our future pikemen/musketeers/artillery: be prepared to enjoy yourself and mix with other like minded people. We have barbecues, campfire singsongs and get togethers over the winter and a bi-monthly newsletter.
It is handy to have a wooden bowl, plate and authentic type drinking vessel for living history when we cook food (or have a giant picnic-type meal) and serve it to the regiment - also a wooden spoon or two pronged fork will come in handy.
The main thing is to enjoy yourself this is a hobby and if you do not enjoy it you should not be doing it.
Be warned, it can be addictive!
Joining Fees
2008 Membership fees are as follows:
- Family £44.00
- Individual £29.00
- Young Person £24.00
- Half yearly membership available from 1st August.
All above include a £4 Enrolement Fee, payable in the first year of joining.
Membership fees should be posted to:
Trish Day
50 Queensway
Guiseley
Leeds
LS20 9LB
Note: the SK does not usually charge you to attend an any event. The membership fee covers you for as many events as you can come to.
Subscriptions fees for Sir Thomas Glemham's Regiment of Foote is an additional £6 and should be sent with cheque made payable to Sir Thomas Glemham's Regiment to Trish Day (address as above).
Once you've joined Glemham's ROF, you can sign up to our new messageboard at: