Border Reiver and the game

So finally the Border Reiver show arrived. It was an early start to get to the club and pack up everything we needed for the game. Double checked we had everything, even took along some glue, just in case of any emergency repairs that may need to be undertaken on arrival. When we checked in we had a good location on the left near Colonel Bills and Galloping Major. The table was quickly set up then realised a road and junction were in the wrong place and needed moving further to the right. With most of the club members arriving on time we were all set with 10 minutes to spare before the doors opened to the public.

All ready to go

Our only real issue was our table that was provided was 6ft wide, I had only planned for 5ft, but we managed. It did give an added bonus with plenty of room to deploy the troops, especially on the Parlaimentarian side.

Once the doors opened I found myself in the role of spokesperson so I kind of lost track of the game and probably didn't take anywhere near enough photos. Thankfully we had plenty of visitors to the table and many conversations about the battle, the figures, asking to take photos of the game  and discussions around the rules. I hope I didn't miss any visitors to the table, but I know my throat is rather sore from all the chatting. Below are the few photos I did manage.

All in a very good day. From what I can recall of the actual game. Cromwell fell at the hand of Prince Rupert, who despite the disparity in numbers was giving the Roundhead and Scottish left flank a bit of a going over. Over on the other flank Goring and Fairfax had pretty much fought each other to a standstill. The infantry in the centre were getting heavily involved in a musketry with duel with honours about even. So we called the game to a draw.

I'd like to thank Mitch, Neil G, Neil B, Sean, Thom and Robbo for helping to run the game. Would have been a nightmare without them. Was it worth it? in the end yes as it was great to see a year's work come to fruition. Now to rest up for a couple of weeks while we make plans for next year's game, someone else ca take the lead on that one.