Anglo Zulu War Exhibition Autumn 2011

Posts : 420 Join date : 2011-05-14

Impi,

John Chard's revolver is held by the Royal Engineers' Museum, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, Kent.

Mr. Payne,

I hope you don't mind me pointing out that it is Melvill rather than Melville.

kwaJimu1879

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Kwajimu

I apologise for the typo - too much of a rush.

Regards

David

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

As the cost of a ticket be decided yet.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi 24th

As soon as I have a number of folks coming then I will know how much the hall hire will cost and then I can let you know.

The cost will be kept as low as possible as I do know that the pressures on funds is tough and both Adrian and I are doing this for nothing. As i said before whatever the cost you will not be able to better the experience anywhere, and to repeat camping here is free!

Regards

David

Subject: Re: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition Autumn 2011 Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:01 am

David. If we could know what the cost would be I'm sure you would get a better indication of numbers interested.

Posts : 627 Join date : 2009-01-20 Age : 46

Any up-date regarding the exhibition. Are we looking good to go.

Subject: Re: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition Autumn 2011 Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:24 pm

Quote :: Here is the schedule for the weekend

Saturday 17th September

10.00 - 12.30 Meet at Tenterden Museum to see exhibits and handle
some of them.
12.30 - 2.00 Free time to explore Tenterden
2.00 Meet at Sportsman Farm TN30 6SY
02.15 - 5.00 Using cars we visit Pluckley, Great Chart and Appledore
5.00 - 7.00 Free Time
7.15 - 8.30 Ian Knight's talk with a glass of wine
8.30 Fish & Chip supper
8.45 Any questions for Ian, Adrian and myself

Sunday 18th September

10.00 Meet at the Raja of Kent (end of lane from Sportsman
10.30 - 12.00 Adrian Greaves Talk
1.00 Curry Lunch
2.00 Back to Sportsman for more questions

Price £50 per head (includes a glass of wine at the evening talk, Fish and Chip supper and the Curry lunch).

We are limiting the numbers to 40 - first come first served

Camping at Sportsman is free from say Friday 16th for a few days.

By David Payne.

For those of you who have never been to one of Ian Knights talks here's two previews of Ian at Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift. Don't forget Ian will be giving a talk along with Dr Adrian Greaves at the weekend Exhibition in September Tenterden, Kent, UK Starting Saturday 17th September 2011

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Dr Adrian Greaves video footage from the Battlefields.
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And here's a link to the 2010 Exhibition.With just a few photo's of what will be on view.

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Posts : 527 Join date : 2009-02-28

David. How many places left.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Saul

I had a meet up with Adrian on Friday evening to check on progress and there are only about 20 places left.

Regards

David

Subject: Zulu War Exhibition Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:44 pm

Hi David,
I attended the 2010 exhibition. Will there be different exhibits on show this year, or is it basically going to be much the same as last year?
Thanks

Guest

This looks very interesting, Unfortunally I will out of the country in September, but good luck with the event.

E.H

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Warrior3

Last year's exhibition concentrated on Zulu beadwork , necklaces, knobkerries etc ie mainly from the Zulu aspect.

The reason I started off the thread and asked what did you want to see was to get a feeling as to what you are after. A list has been put forward and it is my intention that over the weekend we will show as much as we can on the list together with other items.

Is there anything in particular that you are looking for?

Regards

David

Subject: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition 2011 Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:43 pm

Hi David,
What I am interested in mainly is old photogragh's from the Zulu War. Have most of the photogragh's from the war been published now?
Thanks

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Warrior

All of the photographs we have come across have been used in books already - sorry to disappoint you on that one. Having said that Adrian and I are off to see another descendent of a surgeon in the war and there is no telling what could be there.

On previous occasions when we have been out we have been given the opportunity to rummage through old suit cases - the contents of which are not usually tidy - and in some cases family photograph albums. If we stumble on anything I have made a note of your interest and I will pm you so that you can pop down, after all you are not far from us.

Regards

David

Subject: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition 2011 Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:45 pm

Hi again David,
Thanks for your reply. Regarding the exhibition, I get back from holiday on Sat 11th, in the afternoon, so could I just attend the Ian Knight talk in the evening?
Thanks

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

For those not wanting to attend both days would it be half the price.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Warrior and 24th and others

If you want to attend on only one day for the talk on that particular day that is fine - my plan with the exhibits was to have some out at the Museum on Saturday morning and then have some more out at the talk on Saturday evening and then by request on Sunday pm.

If you pm me and let me know your wishes I will see what I can work out - yes it will be half price on each day.

Regards

David

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Pete. There's a good chance I will be home that weekend, so if you don't mind giving me a lift I'll come along with you. Won't be able to do the Sunday though.

I did try to PM this, but it won't let me for some reason.

sas1

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

David how's it going is everything running to plan. As enough interest been generated. Idea

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi 24th

The interest and bookings are going very well - I am not surprised as the exhibition last year we had over 800 people come in for it - there was even a couple from Dundee SA who happened to be in the country.

The problem will be with those who will be disappointed as the number is restricted to 40 - Adrian and I will determine what to do ie do we do another weekend this year or leave it till next. We are restricted a little as to when we hold it because those who wish to camp will be on one of the fields we use for hay and at the same time it is always better to hold it when we are in with a chance of decent weather.

Regards

David

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Quote :: Adrian and I will determine what to do ie do we do another weekend this year.

That would be a good idea..

Posts : 1603 Join date : 2009-09-21

Any up- dates on how the exhibition is progressing. Are all the places taken.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Dave

The Sunday is very nearly full so if any of you who have not booked want both days you had better move quickly - I was going to keep the bookings for both days only but by request we are doing separate days - this means that as exhibits will be brought out some on Saturday and some on Sunday those doing only one day will not see them all.

Regards

David

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David. What day Is Ian Knight attending.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi John

Ian's talk is on the Saturday.

Regards

David

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Hi David. Are the taking of photo's permitted during the Exhibition.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Mr Greaves

Yes - I was going to propose that photos if not taken as we move through the weekend could be done on Sunday pm after lunch.

Regards

David

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

Well that's good news. So we can expect loads of photo's

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David. Is the event fully book yet.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi All

Sunday has only a few left as both days are being limited to 40.

So if you want both days you had better let me know. It is only 6 weeks away.

Adrian and I are having another meet up this weekend to go through the 'wish list' and decide at what stage over the weekend do we put items out to see.

Regards

David

Posts : 2308 Join date : 2010-07-02 Age : 44

David. Will your good self, Ian Knight and Adrian, be attending the beer & Banter after the exhibition.

Posts : 2308 Join date : 2010-07-02 Age : 44

David. Will your good self, Ian Knight and Adrian, be attending the beer & Banter after the exhibition.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Impi

Adrian and I will definitely be here and I am certain that I can twist Ian's arm as well.

Regards

David

Posts : 1261 Join date : 2010-04-12

No one say's no to curry, beer and good company :lol!:

Posts : 1093 Join date : 2009-01-14 Location : East London

Well the exhibition in nearly upon us, must say i'm looking forward to it. Looks like i have been talked into camping. So can i have some indication of what facilities are available to us campers. Rolling Eyes

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Old Historian2

There is a field with or without a pond - if there are enough of you and the weather is on our side we can get a log fire going on the Saturday evening. There is an outside loo with a hot water heater.

I have increased the numbers for Sunday to 44 and as at 3.00pm on Tuesday there are only 7 places left. There are more places available for the Saturday

If you do want to use here as a base for a few days you are more than welcome.

Regards

David

Posts : 1093 Join date : 2009-01-14 Location : East London

David. Thanks for the quick response. As I said really looking forward to the exhibition even more so if things go to plan. It’s going to be one interesting weekend. Thanks for all your hard work in making this happen.

Subject: AZW Exhibition Autumn 2011 Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:09 am

Hi David .
Well done David , you deserve a medal for putting on this show , just wish I was attending ! . Hope it all goes well and
everybody has a great time . I'm sure those going will know a lot more after attending the exhibition and have a new found
respect for those involved in 1879 . ( Not saying that they havent already Idea

).
Good luck and hope the weather is kind to all of you . :) .
cheers 90th.

PS. Is Pete ( Admin ) attending ?.

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

90th I’m sure if the soldiers of 1879 could sleep in puddles of water with only a blanket, our members can do the same in the field. (A bit of reality)

Subject: AZW Exhibition Autumn 2011 Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:33 am

Hi 24th .

:lol!: :lol!: . Cant wait for the De - Briefing !! . Are you attending ??. If so ...........'' Take the high ground '' .
To borrow a line from a well known Zulu War Film ! :lol: :lol: .
cheers 90th.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi All

As you will have seen the spaces are going fast so if you do want to come you had better pm me so that I can put you on the list.

For Adrian's talk there are a number of significant artefacts that will be held back until his talk but photo opportunities will be available back at Sportsman after Sunday lunch with these items.

Regards

David

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Hi All

The exhibition is now only 2 weeks away.

There are only two places left for Sunday - I did increase the numbers to 44 from 40 after discussions with the restaurant.
There are only a few more places left for Saturday which includes Ian Knight's talk

I will be closing the list on Saturday next so that other arrangements can be firmed up ie chairs, catering etc

Regards

David

Subject: Re: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition Autumn 2011 Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:22 am

Good news. David do you know hope many will be camping over this weekend.

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi Littlehand

Nobody has yet confirmed they are looking to camp here - that part I can deal with as it happens - as long as I know roughly when they will arrive so that I can show them where to go. Before now I have coped with over one hundred people camping here. Space is not a problem. If there are sufficient campers then I am looking to do a log fire so that they can sit around it and discuss whatever for as long as they like.

Regards

David

Posts : 75 Join date : 2010-09-06 Location : Tenterden

Hi All

Just a reminder - I will be closing the list of those who wish to come on Saturday 17th to Ian Knight's talk this Saturday at midnight.

I need to do this as all sorts of arrangements have to be made.

Regards

David

Posts : 2308 Join date : 2010-07-02 Age : 44

Thanks for up-date. David all looking good then.

Subject: Re: Anglo Zulu War Exhibition Autumn 2011 Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:28 pm

Just to say i hope all goe's well this weekend. Just sorry i couldn't be there. Looking forward to photo's ect. Idea

Posts : 1093 Join date : 2009-01-14 Location : East London

Littlehand we will make sure it goe's well. I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully meet some members from the forum. By the way I'm told i will be camping, first time in about 30 years.. Rolling Eyes

Good Night Idea

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

Old H. Not sure if you know, tents today have sowed in groundsheets. On a serious note i really hope its goe's well and the weather says good. Certainly looking froward to the photo's, and hopefully some video footage. Idea

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