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The Hoplite Association
Bringing 5th Century BC to Life www.hoplites.org |
Historic Displays Academic Investigation Educational Support Theatrical and Media Services |
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Established: November 2001
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Colchester 2007 Event ReportZeus was clearly trying to remind us of his power and presence
over the weekend, but in a strange sort of way he was also on our side.
Whilst most of the UK started to float under the storms he gave us a pretty
wet Saturday and hit us with thunderbolts as soon as we took to the arena,
but he allowed some clear spots as well and the Sunday was glorious. This is Sparta.....I mean Colchester..
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We had 3 new members with us over the weekend and another 5 enquiries for membership whilst there. If the current trend for applicatons continues the Association could double its size by Christmas. Imagine. Following on from last year, after each final parade was a reenactors' salute, and for many of us it was the first opportunity to see our fellow reenactors up close. The reenacting community has a great deal of respect for its fellow participants and it is nice, on occasion, to be able to show it. Slightly embarrasing, perhaps, but heartfelt and not without a sense of pride. Since the old days of Kirby Hall this has rarely been seen but long may it stay a feature of Colchester when the event recommences in 2009.
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Ah, nothing like the scent of smoked wet leather...
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Its a little big, but I will grow into it
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