Vapnartak 2011 – AAR

And so comes the annual trip to York Racecourse for Vapnartak, the first big northern show. Last few years have been excellent and I was looking forward to this one, despite the restrictions imposed by my Wargaming Neutral project! Set off early with Ian and his wife Jane, who generously volunteered to drive us down. … Read more

Derby 2010

Really enjoyed Derby this year. Well, I enjoy it most years but this was a good one! Traveled down to Birmingham on the Friday afternoon and had a good journey alternating between snoozing and reading Sword Point by Harold Coyle (I WILL NOT be doing Iranians for CWC!!!). Met Billy at New Street and first … Read more

Border Reiver 2010 – AAR

First weekend of September and the annual Border Reiver Wargames Show takes place at Newcastle’s Arena (well, the entrance area!). I usually make this show every year and it’s a good one to catch up on people from local clubs which, given that I rarely get down anywhere to game, is the only time I … Read more

Durham Wargames Show 12th June 2010

Managed a pass today to attend this nice little show in Durham. Lawrence (and wife) kindly gave Ian and myself a lift. The show seemed smaller this year – there was nothing happening upstairs – bit it was nice and friendly. ACW demo game by Tyneside Wargames Club in a side room, a nice 20mm … Read more