EVENT DETAILS FOR 2007.

The event information contained here should last you all year, but please refer to your unit commanders for the latest up date. Latest information will also be copied to the SOSKAN Web Site.

BELHUS WOODS
6th to 9th April.
This event will be our start to what is going to be a bumper year for SOSKAN.
You will be required to show your (up to date) Membership Card on arrival or be prepared to renew your membership ASAP if you have-not already done so, and in any circumstances BEFORE you take part in battles. We hope to have the Beer Tent, so we will start the year with a social atmosphere. Camping from Thurs PM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) Living History Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon. Battles Sat, Sun, and Mon.
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Post Code RM15 4
M25 Exit 31, take third exit off roundabout into Aveley, then into Romford Road one mile to Belhus Woods Country Park.

THE HOP FARM
5th to 7th May.
This is now our fifth visit and a very popular event, and this year will be no exception; we expect a good turnout and plenty going on. Also a good venue for recruiting new members as this has proved in the past. Camping from Fri AM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) Living history from Saturday AM. Displays and Battles Sat, Sun and Mon PM. You will require Car Parking Passes, these should be available at the Easter event, and from your Regimental Officers/NCOs after this date. You will also be required to show your (up to date) Membership Card on arrival.
3 Battle Points
Post Code TN12 6PY.
The Hop Farm is located on the A228 near Paddock Wood, Kent.
Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 4 of the M20 or junction 5 of the M25 onto the A21 south.

WILTON HOUSE
25th-28th May.
This event is a highlight for this season, as members that attended this event last year will know this ground lends its self to our hobby. So much so that, it has been decided that for this weekend we will putting on something very special. The ACWS are attending, along with The 9th New York Cavalry, Members of Lorado and various progressive groups. Throughout the weekend a civilian tented village is planed this will include, a second-hand period store, members will be able to bring along and sell in the store, but remember this is a period impression so nothing modern please. Other activities within the village will be going on through out the weekend. All our civilians are encouraged to take part in this. For details see Steve Bolton. This could be the start of something very good for SOSKAN if everyone can cooperate and give it a chance.

Saturday 26 May 2007 2PM
During the 2nd day of Gettysburg!
Things were stirring early. Not all the union troops had arrived at Gettysburg as yet; the long columns of blue were still poring in to the area. Gen. Dan Sickles took things into his own hands and moved his Third Cops out of the assigned positions on the Union left and forwards to the area of the Peach Orchard and Devils Den to an exposed position. Lea wanted Longstreet to attack this salient on the Union left, Longstreet opposed the plan. Fortunately Major Gen. Warren, the Chief Engineer of the Army of the Potomac, rode to the Little Round Top, recognised that disaster was waiting for the left flank unless something was done. He sent aides to pull troops of the road and send them to the hill. Meanwhile, Longstreet sent his Confederates against Sickles’ men and drove them from the Peach Orchard and Devil’s Den to the crest of Cemetery Ridge.
This is where we resume the bloody battle, on Little Round Top!

Sunday 27th May 10 AM.
Tactical Skirmish,
This will involve all military elements including Artillery, Cavalry, and a Medical Unit with aide station. 4 Battle-marshals will oversee fair play and to give Standing Orders, Warrants etc.
All unit commanders will have to know what they are doing as they need to be up on tactical control of troops.

Monday 27th Main Battle in front of Wilton House.
This again will include all military elements and will be our grand finally to what is going to be a SOSKAN spectacular.

Camping and Living History from Fri PM, (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) Battles, Sat, Sun. Skirmish for Wilton House and public, Mon.
No Vehicles within the authentic areas.
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Post Code SP2 0BJ
From London, take the M3 then the A303 past Stonehenge. Turn left onto the A360and follow the signs to Wilton House one from Salisbury.
From Bournemouth take the A338 then the A36. From Southampton take the A36.

BLOXHAM (Bloxham Vintage Vehicle Rally and Country Fare)
23rd-24th June
Bloxham Steam Fair is always a hit with members that like to look around at other attractions on offer at this sort of event. Also a good venue for recruiting new members as this has proved in the past.
Camping from Fri AM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up)
Battles Sat, Sun, PM.
You will require car passes. These will be available at the Wilton House event, and from your Regimental Officers/NCOs after this date
2 Battle Points
Post Code OX15 4
At Junction 11, leave the M40 and head towards Banbury on the A422. During the week before the rally, the route will be signposted from all major approaches.

STANFORD HALL (ACWS invitation)
14th-15th July
This ACWS invitation has been kindly accepted by the EC on behalf of all our members. It is something that promises to be a very exciting time; we anticipate large numbers on the Battle Field, with both societies cooperating fully to bring everyone something very special. This event will be a first for many of our members; I can recommend that you attend if you can.
Saturday 14th PM
Tactical in the woods.
Sunday 15th PM
Public access and Battle on SUNDAY
Camping from Fri PM to Mon AM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) £10 Skirmish fee will be required (ACWS members also pay this) Usually ACWS Guest fee is £15 but we have been given a special rate. You will be required to show your (up to date) Membership Card on arrival.
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Post Code LE17 6DH
One mile from the M1 at junction 19.

HMS WARRIOR (CSS ALABAMA)
28th-29th July
Please contact Ian Coombs about this one.
See SOSKAN Web Site for the more details and latest info.

11th-12th August Possible Steam Fair Event, TBC
See SOSKAN Web Site for the more details and latest info.

DETLING (Military Odyssey)
25th-27th August (BH)
You need to be here! this continues to be the largest Multi Period Event in the World.
We accomplished the Best 19th Century Re-enacting Group in the event 2006.
Sat, Sun, and Mon Displays and Battles please see Military Odyssey agenda.
We will also require our living history groups to pull all the stops out again this year. I know you can do it.
Our Battles displays will be even more spectacular with even more Pyrotechnics than last year.
Another good chance for recruiting new members to your regiments, as many re-enactors are looking at alternative periods to explore and join.
Camping from Thurs AM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) Living History from Saturday, AM. Battles, Sat, Sun and Mon PM.
You will require car passes these will be available at the event before, and from your Regimental Officers/NCOs after that date.
You will be required to show your (up to date) Membership Card on arrival.
3 Battle Points
Post Code ME14 3
Detling Kent is situated on the A249 dual carriageway within 2 miles of the M20

CLIVEDEN (Blasts from the Past)
8th-9th September.
This event has been upgraded by the National Trust. This year it will feature a complete new Living History display area, and Battle Site. It is hoped to be likened to a smaller version of Kirby Hall. More re-enactor displays, and a larger public attendance, all going to make this event, one not to be missed. Please be on your best behaviour. We have also found it is a good venue for recruiting new members.
Camping from Fri AM (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFORE you set up) Living History from Saturday, AM. Battles, Sat, Sun.
You will require car passes these will be available at the event before, and from your Regimental Officers/NCOs after that date.
You will be required to show your (up to date) Membership Card on arrival.
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Post Code SL6 0JF
Leave the M40 J4 and take the A404 (South towards Marlow), and follow the brown signs, or leave the M4 at J7 and take the A4 towards Maidenhead, then follow brown signs.

THE PARIS WESTERN SHOW
27th-30th September
This trip to Versailles, Paris, France will be over four days, from Thursday 27 Sept 0800 at Dover to around midnight Sunday 30 Sept at Dover. We will be travelling in Luxury Coaches from Dover to Versailles. Our tentage and canons will be transported separately in Luton Vans. For more information on the prices, times, pick up point, equipment required, and booking form, see information pamphlet available at the next few events from HQ Tents.
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Post Code, Rue De-la Devision leclerc, 78000 Versailles. France.

BATH
13th-14th October
Camping from Fri PM. (early arrivals please see camp marshals BEFOR you set up)
Living History and Battles SAT, SUN. Medal ceremony, before Sunday’s battle.
Marquee and Bar open Fri, Sat, and Sun till late.
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Post Code BA2 7BD
Take Exit 18 from the M4 joining the A46 to Bath (10 miles). Follow the signs for the city centre. At major traffic lights take the left turn to A36 Warminster
From south on A36 to Bath on Warminster road to hamlet of Claverton. Turn right at the sign post up the small road to the museum.