WARNING ORDER for CORFE CASTLE
( RIE) 9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2006
HISTORY
MATTERS
www.historymatters.com
The National Trust launch this
important campaign with a nationwide free public access day on Saturday 9th
– this will have a very high media profile so we can expect extra visitors -
this year we are the sole attraction for the whole weekend.
We look forward to the many and incredible offers we have recieved for
additional living history attractions including – Mark’s beer brewing,
Psycho’s scrivening and Martin’s sports day are but some!
Can all soldiers and civilians
who are by accident or design involved in a senario avoid speaking “
mummersetshire “ just be yourself , remember society was then very deferential
- do not over react and become very “umble”
just keep your eyes down and speak with respect to any
person who is your social or military superior.
Our presentation in the Castle
will have four main sections;
·
Gentry and officers
·
Common soldiers and military activity
·
Crafts/artisans/military support services,
·
Information /publicity and recruiting.
We are extremely grateful for
the ECWS information tent team offering to attend – please note due to health
reasons they are unable to erect the tent, which is our responsibility, please
give them full assistance at all times. This
year we welcome guests from the
Shrewsbury Foot , please make them welcome and guide them through the
requirements we need to ensure the public in the village and campsite area
are not disturbed by our presence.
ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION
·
Please respect National Trust staff at all times
with any requests they may make. If
there are any problems brought to your attention by them please report it to an
Officer. The top part of the Castle
is closed to everyone due to unsafe masonry. Please remember
this is a scheduled monument.
·
The
National Trust, Police & Trading Standards
will insist on all licenses being up to date both for powder and firearms
as per our societies rules. There
will be no exceptions. All powder must be stored in the National Trusts
powder store.. Please pay special
attention to the fact that firearms must
only be discharged at the designated times.
It is critical this is observed if we are to continue to
have events here.
·
It is essential that HEALTH
AND SAFETY guidelines are observed, especially where members of public are
concerned and children. Metal
headed pikes should not be used during any contact with these groups.
Fires should be manned at all times and only cut where agreed by the
warden.
·
The quality of this event is paramount, so please,
authentic footwear is a must. No watches, coke cans, cigarettes etc.and if you
must drink outside the Greyhound in the daytime please use an authentic vessel
or go out into the garden.
·
Please do not go into the Fox in costume. Go
home quietly through the village, especially at night or when leaving the pub.
This is a closed event for Hopton’s and invited guests only. If you wish
to bring a member from another Kings Army Regiment please contact the muster
organiser first. They must, if invited, be dressed as regimental soldiers, or
provide an agreed living history
angle. Also we have had a problem at recent Corfe events with other costumed
people turning up. Unless they are members of the regiment or an invited guest
they are not insured. If you spot
such a person whilst on duty at the gate or elsewhere in the town please report
it immediately to an Officer who can then verify their membership status.
The
Castle will be accessible for set up after the Castle closes at 5.30pm on the
Friday and 8am on Saturday morning. Please
note that Vehicles must be out of the Castle on Saturday and Sunday by 9.30am at
the latest.
Form up time will be in the
West Street car park at 10.30am.
Authentic camping in the Castle overnight is available. The campsite is as
before, off the Church Knowle road; turn right past the visitor centre and
before the Castle, it is on the left. Please
be careful on this section of road. Noise levels in the campsite must respect
the fact that there is a National Trust holiday cottage and tenanted cottage
adjoining it. It is
important that we do not have any complaints from them regarding our use of
their field as a campsite. Sorry no fires
There are many Hotels and B&B’s, lists from
the National Trust 01929 481294
We look forward to seeing you all at Corfe Castle,
GOD BLESS LORD HOPTON
Stephen
Burden & Nichola Reeve Muster Organisers.