Following a cancellation in our public events calendar, a small group of le Gatinois met for a wonderful time sewing, drilling, trying out some new period card games, and otherwise generally enjoying each others' company. After all, why do we do this hobby if not to make new friends? And if you want to join … Continue reading Summer Training Weekend 2025
Moira Furnace 2025
Our latest visit to Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park was a little different to our previous outings. We provided our usual demonstration of French uniform and weaponry, sentry duties, and continual public engagement...but this time the main scenario was set around Lexington and Concord in 1775, so we were not able to participate in … Continue reading Moira Furnace 2025
Avoncroft International Living History Festival
What a weekend! An unexpectedly warm time at Avoncroft Museum with Redcoats and Revolutionaries saw our soldats busy with drill, speaking to the public, and some work on an exciting media collaboration (more on that later this year). We even got to introduce our newest recrue to the wonderful world of le Gatinois at his … Continue reading Avoncroft International Living History Festival
AGM and Training 2025
We had our AGM this weekend, with a few fun notices coming soon! In the meantime we thought you'd like to see how even the smallest space can be used to work on the essentials of l’Ecole de Soldat (the school of the soldier). Marching is a difficult art for those of us in the … Continue reading AGM and Training 2025
Winter Training Weekend 2024
Although in winter quarters, our soldats' work is never done. This weekend we met for a day of drill practice, socialising, and inducting our newest member! He's already begun mastering the foundational elements of foot drill, alignement (dressing), and marching in time. And if you want to join the ranks of the army of le … Continue reading Winter Training Weekend 2024
Attending The Original Reenactor’s Market – October 2024
Thanks again to The Original Reenactors Market for hosting us this weekend. We had a great time meeting many of our fellow reenactors from across history, but also got to know a few potential soldats as well. If you did speak to us about joining then we'd love to hear from you. Why not drop … Continue reading Attending The Original Reenactor’s Market – October 2024
Caption competition!
We think it's about time for a caption competition. Although this never quite happened in the #18thcentury, what are the British redcoat and French soldat saying? Our favourite entry, based on the most liked comments is...."that car is not the wrong shade of red. The serjeant's audi is allowed to be scarlet!" Credit to Brian … Continue reading Caption competition!
Buxton Georgian Festival
Well we've finished our season in style - at the #buxtongeorgianfestival! A sunny Saturday saw us practising our drill, guarding the Crescent, and talking lots more to some amazing public about the #18thcentury#frencharmy. We even got to experience a bit of that ultra-modern "Entente Cordiale"! Our immense thanks to Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust for hosting … Continue reading Buxton Georgian Festival
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Back from an amazing weekend at Oakwell Hall Country Park, garrisoning the Batt family property in Virginia against les rosbifs. It was good to work further on the details of L'ordonnance de sa Majesté, to demonstrate how the French army co-operated with American civilians and military forces, and we got to talk to a lot … Continue reading Oakwell Hall Country Park
Events at Oakwell Hall Country Park
If you're missing your fill of French #RevWar action, then why not come along and see us at Oakwell Hall Country Park on 21st and 22nd September? It's only next weekend! We'll be drilling, sewing, and talking all things #Frencharmy alongside our Continental allies in the Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783 and 1st Pennsylvania … Continue reading Events at Oakwell Hall Country Park
Le Régiment Gatinois 