Bromham Charity Medieval Day, 22nd May 2011.

John Nesfields Retinue and friends gathered at Bromham Village Green for a fund raising afternoon of medieval activities in aid of Elisabeth Curtis Riding for the Disabled.

The afternoon began with a demonstration of bill drill from the foot Soldiers of the Gloucester Household, followed by a chance for the local youngsters to join up and become foot soldiers.








The visitors were then served lunch in the village hall, during which they were entertained with medieval music. 









Next came mounted skill at arms - with new horse Coco making her debut appearance alongside old hands Boreas, Contessa and Sahara.

"Have a go Archery" proved very popular with the visitors, who also sampled medieval pastries and sweets, watched beeswax candles being made and handled various weapons and armour.

 The highlight of the afternoon was the joust, fought between Dominic Sewell and Martyn Smith, who both made some spectacular breaks, riding in extremely difficult conditions due to the high winds.

Many thanks to all who participated in this worthwhile and enjoyable afternoon:

Tina, Mark and Zahara,
Dominic and Nicola, Briar and Hawthorn,
The foot soldiers and ladies of the Gloucester Household,
The ladies, gentlemen and horses of John Nesfield's Retinue.

Thanks go to Louis Richardson for the photographs in this post.