Shoreham Fort
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MHW 2015 is nearly here...... – 5th June 2015
So, after the best part of a year of preparations, MHW 2015 is nearly upon us.
It's been an interesting few months with the added complications of the festival at the airport but we weren't going to let that stop us...
We were initially informed that Adur Rec would be used as a car park but thankfully sense was seen and that is now not the case - the rec is only being used as a drop off point and as the festival doesn't start until 14:00 we're hoping that many of our visitors will be taking advantage of our free event and will arrive early to spend the day with us.
We then had the added stress of WSCC advising they were going to shut the footbridge... Thankfully, with much local input this decision was changed and the footbridge will indeed be open to the public.
We really hope that you can come and join us for our 6th Military History Weekend, this one looks set to be the biggest and best so far...
Especially with the likes of these joining us!
See you all there :)
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MHW 2015 Lineup – Friday, 29th May '15
Saturday 6th June
- 11:00 - Opening
- 11:45 - Flag up & introduction
- 12:00 - Noon Day Gun
- 16:20 - Flag Down
- 16:30 - Close
- 17:30 ~ 19:00 - live music with 168 No Sleep
Reoccurring arena displays throughout the day:
- Royal Sussex Living History Group
- Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
- Army Cadet KitKar display
- 35th Foot
- 60th Foot
- Kids parade drill
- Powder monkey game
All day:
- West Sussex Irregulars Ward 3
- Military vehicles
- Mini airsoft range
- Kids games
- ... BBQ, refreshments, stalls, cakes, raffle and more!
Sunday 7th June
- 11:00 - Opening
- 11:30 - Flag up and introduction
- 12:00 - Noon Day Gun
- 14:45 - Inspection of the Troops
- 15:10 - Removal of cannon
- 16:30 - Inspection of the little troops with flag down & Close
Reoccurring arena displays throughout the day:
- Army Cadet KitKar display
- Royal Sussex Living History Group
- Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
- 35th Foot
- 60th Foot
- The Fort Cumberland Guard (with Cannon)
- Tommies and Token Americans
- Kids parade drill
- Powder monkey game
All day:
- Military vehicles
- West Sussex Irregulars Ward 3
- Kids games
- Mini airsoft range
- ... BBQ, refreshments, stall, cakes, raffle and more!
Note: Some times and activities subject to possible time change.
Join us...
- Military History Weekend
06 Jun 2015, 11:00 am - Military History Weekend
07 Jun 2015, 11:00 am - Heritage Open Day
13 Sep 2015, 11:00 am - Remembrance Evening
08 Nov 2015, 06:00 pm
Want to help?
We're always in need of equipment, tools, and items at the fort... here's a few things on our wish list:
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Projector
Purchased with funding raised through a week of community fundraising in Shoreham Branch
A big THANK-YOU to Santander for their donation!
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Doors for Food for Fort and Nissen Hut
A big THANK-YOU to Vevo Vision for their donation!
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Sponsors
We have four main events of the year, the biggest being our Military History Weekend - Sponsors of any of our events would be very welcome - please contact us at secretary@shorehamfort.co.uk
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Expertise
Bid writers Architects Fundraisers
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Wheel Barrows & Shovels
We are always in need of tools and our poor wheel barrows keep getting punctures....
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Barrack Block
That would be really lovely........
If you're able to help, or have contact with someone who can, then please let us know
Research
Do you recognise one of these names? Perhaps a family member or friends family?
- A.Gadd
- T.Markwick
- W.F.Nell
Let us know - They might be connected to the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers who were based at Shoreham. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Connections
