| A Merrie Noyse |
Musical group performing medieval dance tunes on authentic instruments. |
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| The Berghstede Archers |
Will be giving demonstrations and organizing an archery tournament among the re-enactors. |
www.berghestedearchers.co.uk |
| The Cheney Household |
A medieval Living History group, who based in the period 1450 - 1487. They specialise in medieval cooking in a camp setting, along with other crafts and occupations such as drop spinning, weaving, braid making, games, basket making, chain mail and leather work. |
cheneyhousehold.co.uk |
| The Companions of St George |
Living History and c ombat group from East Dorset. |
www.companionsofstgeorge.com |
| Derek Legg |
A skilled traditional storyteller, Derek is able to entertain any audience with folk tales from around the world. He will tailor performances according to each individual audience. |
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| Destrier |
One of the country’s leading medieval horse display teams. They will provide two displays on each day of the festival featuring a jousting tournament and ‘skill-at-arms’ competition. |
www.destrierpro.org |
| The Dorset Mob |
Local living history group. |
thedorsetmob.webs.com |
| The Dragons of Wye–Ten |
Puppeter group who will walk their dragons among the crowd. |
www.themerchantsofytene.com |
| Fiery Jack |
One of the most sought-after children’s entertainers. A jester and juggler who will entertain a family audience throughout both days. |
www.fjack.co.uk |
| Ian Solman |
The Master Forester and his ferrets |
www.raven-tor.co.uk |
| The Hunting Party |
Living history and combat group. |
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| Kernow Levy |
Based in Cornwall, the Kernow Levy re-enact all aspects of early to late medieval life through entertaining and informative displays of combat, weaponry skills and Living History. |
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| The Master Leonardo |
Will entertain children and adults alike with his conjuring skills and magic tricks. |
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| The Medieval Combat Society |
Some members of this fighting group will be joining in the skirmishes in the combat arena. |
www.themcs.org |
| The Medieval Free Company |
Provide a tented village with participants demonstrating various skills such as weaving, fletching and cookery using authentic methods, materials and tools. They will also give displays of archery on both days. |
www.medievalfreeco.co.uk |
| James Findlay and Fingerz 'n' Fretz |
BBC young folk musician of the year James Findlay will perform on the beer tent stage throughout the weekend, occasionally with musician Jerry Bird, as the duo Fingerz 'n' Fretz |
www.chesilpromotions.co.uk/Fingers.htm |
| Musicians |
Various strolling players and minstrels will mingle with the crowds throughout the day playing early music on authentic instruments to add to the atmosphere. |
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| War of the Roses & Free Companies: Pelican in Her Piety |
A group of crusading knights with their retinue of servants and retainers who will give armed combat displays during the day and allow the public to inspect their weaponry and armour. |
www.pelican-in-her-piety.co.uk |
| Plymouth Medieval Circle |
Living history with knights and their ladies, displays of skill-at arms and falconry. |
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| Samhain Morris |
Southamptons Morris Dance side will be dancing aroiund the festival site on Saturday |
www.samhainmorris.org.uk |
| Saxon Village Crafts |
Professional re-enactors from Sussex who will demonstrate the making of authentic medieval jewellery and domestic items. |
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| Steps in Time |
A children’s dance group from North Dorset, who will be displaying dances from the medieval and renaissance periods. |
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| Traders |
Forming an authentic medieval market place, traders will be selected for their authenticity and for good presentation to add to the authentic atmosphere. The public will be able to browse stalls selling everything from historic costumes and jewellery, to pottery and basketwork. |
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| Settlers & Invaders Empire |
Dorset based living-history and re-enactment group attending the show for the first time. |
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Meibion y Ddraig / Sons of the Dragon
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Meibion Y Ddraig was formed by friends with a passion for Archery, a love of history and a particular interest in the most feared weapon in Medieval times ‘The Longbow’.
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www.sonsofthedragon.co.uk
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| Warlords Display Team |
Demonstrating a range of replica medieval cannons including pole cannon, bombard and others. |
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| The Woodvilles |
Battle re-enactment group
tbc |
www.woodvilles.org.uk |
