ACWS Events Calendar 2009

4th July - MARKET DEEPING, Lincs - CONFIRMED

This event is in Glebe Park and John Eve Field (opposite Tescos), Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire for this July 4th weekend.
Living History and displays from 10 AM on the Saturday, plus parade and battle.
Members camping available from Friday 2 PM until Sunday morning.
Displays on SATURDAY only.

Location Maps: (PE6 8UD) or Google Maps

11th July - HINGHAM, South Norfolk - CONFIRMED

Full society event at the Abraham Lincoln Bi-Centenary Celebration, Hingham, South Norfolk, a delightful village.
In the 1600s, villagers left Hingham to sail to the New World. Among them was Samuel Lincoln, ancestor of the 16th US President.
On Saturday night there will be a hog roast, bar, and Live Blue Grass Music.
There is to be a Memorial Service in the church on Sunday afternoon to which ACWS members are encouraged to attend.
Members camping available from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning.
Displays on SATURDAY only.

Location Lincoln Hall, Hingham, Maps: Google Maps

18th July - LIVERPOOL - GRAVE MARKER CEREMONY

The ACWS will be participating in a grave marker dedication ceremony at two o’clock on July 18, 2009 at the address below. The ceremony will include a service for Lieutenant Irvine S. Bulloch, CSN & Lt. Colonel James H. Stubbs, GAR. It is important that we remember the past and honour those who took part.
Members should wear their smartest reenacting gear, and bring their muskets / sabres, and licenses. Please be there no later than 1.30 pm for the 2 pm ceremony
Philip Clark, ACWS Secretary & 19th Indiana, is co-ordinating for ACWS. If you are interested in participating, please contact Philip at an event (or use contact details on ACWS Web Site.) Click HERE for PDF Document and more information

Location: Toxteth Park Ceremony, 124 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HD, Maps: Google Maps

8-9th August - CUSWORTH HALL - CONFIRMED

Full society event at Cusworth Hall, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7TU. The Museum is located 2 miles north of Doncaster, off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road. It is signposted from the A1 and A638.
Links to Official Site & Doncaster Tourism Site & Unofficial Site
Displays on SATURDAY and SUNDAY

Location Maps: DN5 7TU MultiMap.com or StreetMap.co.uk or Google Maps

30-31st August - SHEFFIELD, South Yorks - CONFIRMED

August Bank Holiday event at Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield, S2 2RB.
Sheffield City Council event with EventPlan staging Multi-Period displays again as part of the Sheffield Fayre.
Members camping available from Friday afternoon until Tuesday.
Displays on SUNDAY and MONDAY.

Directions:
From the North, East or South: M1 Junction 33, then A630/A5/A61S to city centre via Sheffield Parkway.
From the West: A57 to city centre.
From city centre: From the main Park Square roundabout (off Sheffield Parkway) take the A61(S) (Sheaf Street), past the railway station. Bear left, still on the A61(S) into Suffolk Road, then straight over the next roundabout past MacDonalds and up Farm Road. Turn next left into Park Grange Road under the Metro, then proceed up the hill until you see the park signs.
We are to enter the park by the Norfolk Park Road entrance.

Location Maps: S2 2RB MultiMap.com or StreetMap.co.uk or Google Maps

12-13th September - TATTON, Cheshire - CONFIRMED

Full society event at Tatton Old Hall, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN.
Delightful site in the middle of beautiful Cheshire countryside.
Members camping available from Friday until Monday.
Displays SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Location Maps: WA16 6QN MultiMap.com or StreetMap.co.uk or Google Maps

19-20th September - PARIS WESTERN SHOW - SOSKAN Event

ACWS Members have been invited to join SoSkAn at this event in Paris.
Parking will be in Dover at the same rates as last time. We leave by Coach early on Thursday 17th and get back to Dover on Sunday 20th late evening.
The £75 price per head is actually cheaper than 2007, and there could even be a reduction on this sum if enough members sign up for the trip.
If interested contact Contact Roy Daines for details, booking forms etc.
Click here for the PWS_Leaflet.pdf or click here for the PWS Booking Form pdf

26-27th September - SPETCHLEY PARK, Worcester - POSSIBLE

Possible small ACWS Living History displays at this multi-period event by Worcester Re-enactors at Spetchley Park Gardens, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS.

10-11th October - BATH - SOSKAN Event

ACWS Members have been invited to join SoSkAn at this annual event at The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD.

5th December - ACWS AGM & CHRISTMAS DANCE - CONFIRMED

The ACWS Annual General Meeting and The Christmas Dance are to be held on the same day at the Alsager Civic Centre, Lawton Road, Alsager, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST7 2AE, on Saturday 5th December 2008. The AGM will be held in the afternoon at 1 PM and the Dance in the evening from 7.30 PM until midnight.

Related UK Events Calendar 2009

11th July - BIRDSEDGE VILLAGE - CONFIRMED

Crimean War 19th Foot Impression by the ACWS
At the Birdsedge Village Festival 2009, Birdsedge Village Hall and School Fields, Penistone Road, Birdsedge Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XP. Displays on SATURDAY only.
Location Map: HD8 8XP | Festival How To Find Us PDF document | Google Maps

18-19th July - COLCHESTER

EventPlan's Colchester Army Day celebration. SoSkAn will be in attendance.

25-26th July- KELMARSH HALL - CONFIRMED

ACWS Crimean War units 19th Foot and 11th Hussars will be involved.
English Heritage Multi-Period Event - Festival of History, at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire
Displays SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Location Map: NN6 9LT Google Maps

25-26th July - HMS WARRIOR

SoSkAn event with the Alabama crew at HMS Warrior, Portsmouth

15-16th August - RICHMOND CASTLE - CONFIRMED

Crimean War 19th Foot Impression by the ACWS
English Heritage Victorian Gymkhana Event at Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire
Displays SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Location Map: DL10 4QW Google Maps or Multi Map

22-23rd August - SS GREAT BRITAIN - CONFIRMED

Crimean War 19th Foot Impression by the ACWS
Brunel's ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY.
Living History and displays SATURDAY and SUNDAY.
Location Map: BS1 6TY Google Maps or Multi Map

29-31st August - DETLING, Kent

Military Odyssey Multi-period event at the Kent County Show Ground, Detling, Kent, ME14 3JF.
SoSkAn will be in attendance.

19-20th September - NOTHE FORT - CONFIRMED

Victorian Military Tattoo weekend at Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF.
ACWS Crimean War units 19th Foot and 11th Hussars will be involved.
Living History and displays SATURDAY and SUNDAY with the 11th Hussars and other Victorian re-enactment groups.
Location Map: DT4 8UF Google Maps or Multi Map

19-20th September - PARIS WESTERN SHOW

SoSkAn event in Paris.

10-11th October - BATH

SoSkAn event at The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD.