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
Mid-season training weekend 2024
We're just reaching the end of our first mid-season training and sewing weekend. Accompanied by liberal applications of Hornblower, and plenty of caffeine, we've worked hard on practicing the 1776 Ordonnance *and* on beginning to construct our interpretations of contemporary shirts! More on that soon. If you want to join our sectione of Louis XVI's … Continue reading Mid-season training weekend 2024
Un soldat du Gatinois et un milicien du 6e Virginia au service de piquet.
The Treaty of Alliance in action. Photo by kind permission of David Hoult; featuring Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783.
First Event – Moira Furnace 2024
Quelle joie! We're thrilled with how our first event at Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park went. We got to break in our new uniforms, try out our interpretation of the Ordonnance (manual of arms), and even induct a new member of the hobby. Plus there was time to take some photos of more amazing … Continue reading First Event – Moira Furnace 2024
Le Régiment Gatinois 