The Norfolk Trained Bands celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024. We are a multi-generation Regiment with many family groups. This helps to create a strong community atmosphere in which new members are made to feel very welcome. We eat together, we sing together, and we have a whole bunch of crazy traditions in which new members are free to participate in/ avoid like the plague, depending on their personal preference!
Singing, whether around the campfire or in a pub, is something that the Norfolks are well known for. We have all the best singers.
Circle of Death – a Norfolk campfire tradition. Various people bring bottles of alcohol, ranging from Homebrew all the way to fruit brandy. I believe port is normally part of the offering. There’s no compulsion to bring anything, but cake is always appreciated, especially when homemade. Bottles circulate clockwise around the campfire (except for port, of course, which is always passed to the left – you should never pass port to starboard!). Those who wish to, take a sip from the bottle and pass it on. Those who prefer not to, simply past the bottle on.
Norfolkes are a friendly bunch and on a chilly day huddle together by the fire
Cuddly Toys Everyone likes an appropriate Cuddly Toy, We do too. Norfolke Pike and the Norfolke Ratte
We are often considered more aggressive/enthusiatic in battle than a lot of other regiments and really go for it
We have a very good representation of women it has been commented, and can reliably have a front rank of women for pike and musket
We are all over Britain and the world.
We have our regimental history expert, Stuart Peachey, and his extensive research to guide us on the authenticity of many things, plus many skilled people who can provide support on more specific aspects
We do do LH, but it depends what you mean by it
We were on LH as soldiers at Corfe and at most smaller events
For some smaller events or our own Farnham people like Frances and my dad take on non battlefield roles