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Maiden NewtonGreat event. Why couldn't the weather on Saturday been the same as sunday  Never mind.
I'd like to say thanks to all that went to Maiden Newton. Every one on the battlefield portaryed 'military units in the field' very professionally. All feedback I have had was of the highest order. The standard of 'role-playing' on your part was outstanding. It was great to see both Axis and Allied units fording the stream with such enthusiasum! Yea, I know it wasn't you guys!  What made my day was the recation of the crowd when the Sherman fired - "WOW!" 
The rememerance service at the village memorial with the parish vicar and a large proportion of the village turning out was quite moving. The rilfe honour guard was provided by elements of the 39-45 Society British Para and the US 29th Infantry. Many thanks to those men. I'd also like to thank the SBG for the honour guard on route, a respectful show of solidarity.
There are not many events where a whole village supports you, from the Community Centre providing evening meal on Saturday to the Village Hall with breakfast on Sunday, all free to re-eactors. The grapevine tells me that Maiden Newton will probably be a bi-anual event. So there will be no clash next year if that is indeed the case. It was good to see BJ turn up from his sick bed, must have changed him... He bought us all ice cream
The organisor Ian Hambrige of the 39-45 Society has asked me if I could extend his personal thanks to all re-enactors who turned up and put on such a good show. He realy cannot thank you guys enough for your efforts. Well done all!
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bj
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maiden newtonYES a GREAT show!!!!! Fantastic battle area & a Fantastic collection of Re-enacters..........I might have been sick But i still got CASH from you!!!! 
just to show i ain't lost me touch.............CHEERS ONE & ALL AGAIN!!!
BJ
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barry
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Great fun event and the the pyros were great.
Les the morter was realy good again and BJ should have a wound badge for leaving hospital to get there(although he did have to collect two tents sell a tunic and buy all the bier on sunday !!!!!!!! to take home ??? )
See you all soon Barry and Little Red
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andyf
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What a nice event and to have all the village behind it was great. What we have to wait so long for the next one  , i hope i can have the bike running for that one .. Nice to see BJ out of hospital ( learn to drive so Chris can have a rest).
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les hearn
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what a realy great show this was
i honestly did enjoy it
what was good was having the village inhabitants coming over and thanking us for coming
how about we do it again even without the money
im happy to drive down again 
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andyf
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Looks like a thumbs up from everyone who went to this show. From what i can gather this wil be every two years.
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