Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland June

Sunday May Bank Holiday

Sunday saw a visit to Fort Nelson - Great displays and free if you happen to be near there.

Tilly had the Nursery bear for the weekend and introduced him to all sorts of weaponry.

First May Bank Holiday 2009

Saturday of the Bank hol saw a select group of the PTA take the ferry from Gosport to Portsmouth Navel yard to see the Mary Rose / Warrior / Victory.

We learnt about flexible rammers and mops that could be used at close quarters.

Batalla de Almansa (Albacete, Spain) 1707 (recreacion historica 2009)

And partake of the local delicacies.

Still it meant that they got to see some bits that the might not have seen otherwise.

Then it was to Madrid that the intrepid explorers went next, this was to be one mountain to many for the 6 cylinder, which promptly ate its clutch on the way, so back to Almansa it was to be.

Battle duly commenced, both guns made their presence felt.

In April 2009 Arnie and intrepid crew set off for Spain with Colnel Holcroft Bloods to reenact the Battle of Almansa.
All went well on the trip over and both Babel and Arnie arrived with out mishap.

Bombard saftey

Even when re-enacting earlier periods correct safety procedures should always be met, here demonstrated by Gail whilst seating the charge.








and the result of an appropriate (non SK size or grade) charge i.e. about 4lbs Foa.

Easter at Clyst Hydon

Over the winter one of the oak treas in a neighbouring field came down, a nice straight log;
we have been given permission to use some of the wood if it is of any use to us.
at Easter a small and intrepid band set out with the two handed saw to section a length that we would like to get planked for a future project.
all went well the next stage will be to remove the log to the saw mill.



Every one had a chance to have a go.

Dear Gail

Message from Jim @ Shiela Rushbrook there is no P T A regimental contact on the S K web site ie regimental finder
Chris and I went to Cambridge university on Saturday 13 th for the 800th anniversary of Peterhouse College with Jim and Shelia plus other s k members great fun showing off DONNA only had maroons to fire but made them jump
hope everybody is ok and keeping we'll see you all at Weston

yours in the cause Roger (lowest of the low and hoping to stay that way!!!!!)