Description
Hello! We are the UoW Living History Society, a re-enactment group that caters to a variety of different periods with a particular focus on 11th-12th Century Norman England. If you like to be active and are interested in historical combat, living, and crafts or just want a friendly atmosphere, this society is the right one for you!
We take part in regular combat training sessions on Saturdays at the Stanmore Recreation Ground, usually from 12.00 onwards depending on the season, where we learn and sharpen our use of a range of medieval weapons in duels, line battles, practices and fun games. For those interested in archery we also provide opportunities to learn and practice the bow.
We additionally hold Wednesday crafting sessions in Room ___ where we sew our own period authentic clothing while socialising and studying, and also provide opportunities to pursue different crafts such as leatherworking, drapery, cooking and woodworking, and developing craft skills that can even be used in everyday life.
Through our participation in the wider Norman re-enactment group Historia Normannis we can often be found at shows throughout the country hosted in historic locations such as castles and ruins where we showcase these activities, skills and crafts in front of people, which also provides opportunity for an educational element to what we do as well, and many of these shows gather large participation from other re-enactors across the country.
We're a highly inclusive and friendly group and are also committed to regular socials as a way to make friends outside of the training and crafting atmosphere.
If you are interested in joining our ranks, please do not hesitate to:
Join our Facebook group - “UoW Living History Society”
Or follow us on Instagram- @livinghistorywinchester
Terms and conditions
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MEMBERSHIP T&Cs
Where an activity group (sports team/society/representational network) has a competitive element or other external factors that affect the number of participants, your membership may be subject to criteria other than joining the group via this website. If this results in your membership not being able to be accepted, you will be informed (with any relevant details) and your membership will be refunded.
Membership will not normally be refunded if you cease being a student, if you voluntarily end your membership, or if you are subject to disciplinary action that removes your membership status.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By joining this activity group you are confirming your compliance with Student Union policies and bye-laws, particularly as it pertains to conduct, personal safety and acceptable behaviour.
Initiations: At no point should you feel pressured to drink and get involved in what others are doing, for example to join in with drinking games or ‘challenges’, if you don’t want to. If you are part of an activity group it is completely your choice whether or not you attend a social event. Activity groups are prohibited from carrying out initiation ceremonies, or any initiation-type behaviour, either on or off campus. If you ever feel pressured to take part in social activities as part of an activity group, we would strongly encourage you to report it to us here: https://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/report It is our upmost priority that you feel safe engaging in Union activity, and there is support available for you if you have experienced or witnessed anything that made you feel uncomfortable or concerned you.
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