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Event checklists - a summary of events and Roman participation


JANUARY

NZ MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Organised by Andria Goodliffe, the NZ Medieval Faire includes re-enactment groups from throughout NZ, with battles, dancing, plays, archery, have-a-go activities, and artisan stalls. The Romans have their own living history camp, with a display of authentic Roman legionary tents, army gear and gladiator gear, a table and shade-cloth area (very important in summer) for relaxing, and the front of the camp roped off as an area where we can spar, demonstrations to the watching public, and answer their questions. By arrangement with Andria we can have our own public showtimes in the main field for a Roman or Gladiator display. We also participate in other displays by arrangement. Take plenty of water. 

​MARCH


WALDORF MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL - Organised by Nic Harrison for the Waldorf School as a fundraiser, there are many re-enactment groups including horses. We work with Darryl (Fungus) Thomas' X Roman legion for the Roman display. It may be possible to train on Saturday afternoon and camp overnight for the Sunday event. There is group combat against barbarian opponents, and advancing vallum against Geoff Boxell's archery team.
                
APRIL

WAIKATO SHOW - Attended by Geoff Boxell to promote the Wulfing archers.
            
CAMBRIDGE AUTUMN FESTIVAL 
- Organised by Julie Eeps for the local council, we perform as Romans and Gladiators (as agreed with Julie) for a meet-and-greet with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions. Meet at Pete's place to kit up, short drive, couple hours work, and then some socializing in a local cafe before driving back to Auckland. Paid event.

MAY

ARMAGEDDON TAURANGA - Organised for the group by David Hannay of King of Swords, we often meet up with Darryl (Fungus) Thomas' X Roman legion. Bill & Adele 
Geradts own and run the event. Club member Martin Layzell is based in Tauranga. We drive down early Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. The Romans act as crowd-control, escort for VIP guests, or perform any other duties that Bill requires, with free time in-between. 

SEPTEMBER

FESTIVAL ITALIANO -
Organised by Alessandra Zecchini, Italian Festival Director, of the Dante Alighieri Society. Romans participate as directed to help promote Italian products, with Italian lunch provided. Paid event.

OCTOBER

ARMAGEDDON AUCKLAND - 
Organised for the group by David Hannay of King of Swords, we often meet up with Darryl (Fungus) Thomas' X Roman legion. Bill & Adele Geradts own and run the event. We usually pick up the tickets and car parking passes on the Friday morning. The Romans act as crowd-control, escort for VIP guests, or perform any other duties that Bill requires, with free time in-between. We park close to the back gate and enter by the rear entry close to the cafe. 

NOVEMBER

ARMISTICE IN CAMBRIDGE 
- Organised by Julie Eeps as liaison for all the reenactment groups to the Armistice committee, at Don Rowlands Event Centre, Lake Karapiro, Cambridge. Meet with Darryl (Fungus) Thomas' X Roman legion to set up joint Roman camp on Friday afternoon, sleep over 2 nights, and return Sunday evening. We run the kids' "have-a-go" activities.

GLEN EDEN SANTA PARADE - Organised by Jaine Gedye for the Glen Eden Committee. 

AUCKLAND HIGHLAND GAMES - Organised by David Harvey of the Auckland Highland Games committee. We have a Roman living history camp, display of "Romans in Scotland" and field battle "Romans versus Scots". 

GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL - Organised by Hans Stallholder. Roman living history camp, gladiator shows and kids' activities. It is possible to set up Friday evening and camp over. 

QUEEN STREET SANTA PARADE - Organised by Farmers Santa Parade coordinator and crackerjack promotions. The Romans are the pre-parade entertainment marching down Queen Street before the main event. No weapons. 



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