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dragon gun
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Fortress Wales 2013

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FORTRESS WALES 2013

5th and 6th May 2013
take a step back in time…..multi period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Caldicot Castle
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU

..Re-enactment/Living History groups, Military vehicles area, Main Arena,Catering area, Trade stands and Bar.

Camping available for Re-enactors/Traders/Military Vehicles from 3pm on 3rd May till 10.30 am 7th May 2013

Set up day 4th May 2013

Show open to public 5th and 6th May 2013

If you wish to arrange a areana display for the public PLEASE confirm this with us First.

No Allgemeine uniforms allowed on site
No BB Guns allowed on site.


Unless Booked in with Organisers the Carrying of Weapons around this Site is Strictly Prohibited
Walking Displays who PAY to entry the Show at the gate will not be allowed to entry the show with any form of WEAPON on there person
Applications accepted are at the discretion of the organisers
.

Raising funds for Help for Heros more info to follow

For further information on becoming involved in this great event contact: -

Wendy Sidney
wendy.sidney206@btinternet.com

Or

JOHN SHERRY
SITE MANAGER
CALDICOT CASTLE
01291 689566/01291 435090
07725789889
JohnSterry@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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This comment only concerns the WW2 re-enactors
If you wish to take part in the WW2 battle then YOU MUST book yourselves in with Paul Sidney of the South Wales Borderers WW2 re-enactment Group. Do not turn up at site meeting and say we want to Battle Do not turn up at Battle Breifing and say we want to battle.
Please phone him
If you are not on his list this year you will NOT battle
Head sheds or unit bosses PLEASE take note of the above
Health and Safety comes first at this show.
old and New attendies this applies to you
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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to everyone who turned by to the site meeting for Fortress Wales 2013 A very Big Thank you
It was good to see you all their
I think we covered all of the issues that needed to be addressed and yes you all got your boots muddy so now you have to clean them again
Many thanks from the Fortress Wales team
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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A BIG thank you goes out to AFRA and the pyro team who will be supplying pyros and giving a hand in the WW2 battle feild at Fortress Wales 2013.
Cwtchs to you all.
Thanks for the doanation for 2013 and in the past shows.
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
Posts: 180
Joined: Sat May 13, 2006 8:39 pm
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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Fortress Wales 2013
Brief outline of Site meeting

Arrival on site permitted from 2pm Friday 3rd May 2013
All groups when arriving to report to sign in to Wendy, they will then be issued local information etc and will be sited

Black powder permissions must be applied for by individual groups to the local fire arms officer also a letter must be sent out ling your battle in the battling area

The following groups need to do this
WW2 Battling group
Rolling Thunder Vietnam era
Soskan
Wyoming Wild Bunch
41st foot HRG.UK
The Lexington (Clive Emerson)

Any other groups who wish to go in the arena need to speak to me ASAP

Please contact Lindon Pearton
07967035341
01495 745495
lindon.pearton@gwent.pnn.police.uk

And then send a letter or email to
FIREARMS LICENSING MANAGER
Gina Gossman
Firearms Licensing Department
Gwent Police
Police Headquarters
Croesyceiliog
Cwmbrân
Gwent
NP44 2XJ
Phone: (01495) 745 492
email: firearmslicensing@gwent.pnn.police.uk
All battles and times for arena events will be decided soon

Main arena this year will have a pa system

Wood will be supplied but in limited amounts to each group, you would be advised to bring some with you

Show opens 10.00am, closes 5pm

The football club will allow access to their shower block for a 50p/£1 donation per person times are as follows 7,30 am -9.00am and 4.30pm-7.00pm
Football club will serve breakfasts and drinks. Bar open until 11pm

No alcohol is allowed to be drank by re-enactors when show is open to public Bar staff will refuse sale If you wish to drink in show time PLEASE do not attend bar in uniforms

Catering and additional bar on green in front of castle

All modern tenting MUST go in camping field.

All caravans and Mobil homes as well must go in camping field

All cars must be off show group by 9.30 on Sunday and Monday, but can be brought back on to display after 6pm and weather conditions

WW2 Battle briefing will be held on Saturday 5pm meet at bridge if you do not attend WW2 re-enactors you will not battle. Battling passes will only be issued to those who attend

We will be holding a kit sale on Saturday night on the bridge at 6.30. Bring all your unwanted kit uniforms and treasures and see if you can make a swap or sale

We will be holding a meeting open to all re-enactors, traders and military vehicle owners at 7.30pm on the bridge. Please can all unit heads send a rep so if any information has changed you will now?


Information sheets and show details will be handed out on your arrival

Please have a safe journey to Fortress Wales 2013



A BIG thank you goes out to AFRA and the pyro team who will be supplying pyros and giving a hand in the WW2 battle field at Fortress Wales 2013... Thanks for the donation for 2013 and at the past shows.
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
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Posts: 180
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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only 46 days to go
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
Posts: 180
Joined: Sat May 13, 2006 8:39 pm
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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Fortress Wales 4/5/13
We will be holding a kit sale on Saturday 4th May 2013
On the bridge at 6.30pm
Bring all your unwanted kit uniforms and treasures and see if you can make a swap or a sale
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FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
dragon gun
Posts: 180
Joined: Sat May 13, 2006 8:39 pm
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Re: Fortress Wales 2013

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Fortress Wales
Hello
Some GROUPS have not submitted PLI or a Risk Assessment can you PLEASE post it ASAP

Or email it to
barbaralamb@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Is it true i can retire when i die.

FORTRESS WALES 2014
1st and 2nd May
take a step back in time…..multi-period living history and military vehicle weekend.

Set in the wonderful grounds of CALDICOT CASTLE COUNTRY PARK
Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU
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