Every regiment in the Sealed Knot knows recruiting new members is a vital part of keeping the hobby alive, but there are other ways to find new people. Making your own for instance. Yes, you might say this week’s guest was born into reenactment, and that’s because he pretty much was! We’re joined by John this week, a pikeman, and one of the many members of the Sealed Knot who has always been a member, or for at least for as long as he can recollect. We talk about growing up in the Sealed Knot, avoiding pike based injury, and what keeps John coming back year after year.
Reenact This – New Recruits
There’s a lot to take in for a new recruit as their first Sealed Knot event, but as many members tell you, a little enthusiasm never hurts. That’s certainly one quality that this week’s guest bring with her, as Laura joins us as a very new member of the society. We discuss her first first weekend with the Sealed Knot, navigating the campsite in a wheelchair, and discovering a really amazing new hobby!
Reenact This – Hobbies All the Way Down
While most people might think reenacting is one hobby, in reality it’s hundreds of different ones all stitched together. This week’s guest Andy knows all about that since he’s turned his passion for reenactment into a passion for period leatherwork, which he displays for the public in the Living History areas at various Sealed Knot events. Andy tells all about how he found his hobby within a hobby, talking to the public on living history, and why Plague Doctors don’t get invited to many parties.