Amlwch Viking Festival - after a 13 year absence, this much loved event Is back. Location – The field is opposite the old garage LL68 9NU or ///donor.streaking.gratitude Toilets are arriving Wednesday to Wednesday so camping allowed Thurs to Tues/Weds. Steve Lines will be on site Friday morning to arrange the Living History layout so if you intending camping in LH Thursday night there is a risk of tents having to be moved. Standard 2 day Major event. Skirmish and battle. Full LH. Acting scenes. Date line 908 Battle of Ros Meilon, Viking exiles of Dublin (so Norse Irish) versus Cymru (Welsh) No eastern kit. For timeline restricted items under our current information: Hangerocs are ok Spectacle helmets are ok Dane axes are Viking only Vikings are Christian by this point also so crosses Authenticity checks 9.00 Sunday Combat, LH and Acting tests available, contact various training heads for details. Space for LH, plastic, campervans and caravans. Please make sure you bring your membership cards, or a photo of your membership card on your phone, with you to ensure you get smooth access to the event field. This is the link for Amlwch Major Event 26th July-27th July to register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU9Ywymy_cwG_i1jHjsy3Jcc9c20rmikts9oSi281HUO_Egg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108217304844737202131 Please ensure that you have completed the form by 11th July if at all possible. We need this to support with fine tuning of the logistics. WATER IMPORTANT Further to previous information, there will be only limited bottled water available at Amlwch Viking Festival this is to avoid leftovers and plastic waste. Please bring what you think you will require – remember it might be hot. There will be some available if people need it. Warriors, please ensure you are hydrated before you arrive at the field and carry water on with you if you can. There will be water available at the battlefield for any who need it. There is hose tap by the site owner’s wall for boiling, cooking, dish/self-cleaning water only. It's just a hose with a tap on. It comes from a normal domestic supply. Members must be aware that water from this tap is not certified as drinking water. In order to compensate for any inconvenience for those who have brought water, we will be adding £2 to expenses claims. There will be a skip on the main field and bin in plastic camp Dogs are allowed but must be on leads AT ALL times as there are Sheep in next fields. NOTE Fireworks at harbour Saturday night. Traders are allowed, no pitch fee, contact Tom Wright for more information. Open mic event on in the town on the Friday night for budding bards and musicians! Flame lit procession, boat burning and fireworks at the harbour on Saturday night. Programme Saturday, July 26th (Sadwrn) Daytime Events - Madyn Fields 10:00 - Living History Encampment (LHE) opens Explore the authentic 10th century village 11:00 - Arena: Skirmish and Weapons Demonstration See authentic Viking combat techniques 12:00 - Arena: Gwynedd Axemen 12:00 - LHE: Children's Activity - Exploring a Viking Grave Interactive archaeological experience for young visitors 13:00 - LHE: Acting Scenario - 'On the verge of battle' Dramatic recreation of pre-battle preparations 13:45 - Arena: Kiddie Vike Special Viking activities designed for children 14:45 - Arena: Gwynedd Axemen 14:45 - LHE: Featured Demonstration (TBC) 15:30 - Arena: MAIN BATTLE ⚔️ The day's spectacular highlight - the Battle of Ros Meilion 16:15 - Arena: Schools Shield Competition Winner Announced 16:15 - Vike Award Ceremony 16:30 - Village Closes Evening Events - Amlwch Port Evening Events - Amlwch Port 18:00 - GRAND PROCESSION Madyn Field to Amlwch Port, following the Viking boat 18:30 - Community Event in the Port Live music and entertainment 21:00 (approx) - TORCHES, BOAT BURNING & FIREWORKS The festival's most magical moment at Amlwch Port Sunday, July 27th (Sul) Daytime Events - Madyn Fields Daytime Events - Madyn Fields 10:00 - Living History Encampment opens 11:00 - Arena: Skirmish and Weapons Demonstration 12:00 - Arena: Gwynedd Axemen 12:00 - LHE: Children's Activity - Exploring a Viking Grave 12:45 - LHE: Acting Scenario - 'On the verge of battle' 13:15 - Arena: Kiddie Vike 14:00 - Arena: Gwynedd Axemen 14:00 - LHE: Featured Demonstration (TBC) 14:45 - Arena: MAIN BATTLE ⚔️ Final spectacular battle of the festival 15:30 - Village Closes