I managed to get myself to the Battleground show in Middlesbrough on Saturday. It is literally five minutes from home so no excuse permitted. It was only a brief visit of an hour or so but I had the opportunity to make several circuits of the hall and meet up with lots of friends and acquaintances ( including Doug from Falkirk who used to be in the Durham club, and my old friends Robbie Roddis and John Reidy.
Anyway, there were plenty of games (demo and participation) some of which are pictured below. I didn’t find the lighting especially good for photos but it was better than some shows I’ve been to, and may just be my eyes! There were also event was very well organised as is to be expected from Leon and his team. I believe that there were 900 people through the door which is pretty impressive.
There were also a significant number of traders, big and small, but there was nothing I was tempted enough to buy so I returned home without having spent a penny. Not a condition I would hope to repeat!
Here are some pictures of a selection of the games, some of which I actually know what they are….
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| This and the one above are from a Waterloo game using Wofun figures in 10mm I think. |
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| It had Covenanters in it…… |
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| Several photos now of the best game at the event. Mark Naylors wonderful 7YWgame with his beautiful collection of flats. Awesome. I didn’t realise at first that they were flats till I moved Roy d the table. Gorgeous! |
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| Durham Wargames Group did a Masters of the Air game. Very effective ‘terrain’ which I believe was actually o photo of Berlin from the air in 1945. |
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| Andy of Old Glory UK gave us a Shiney Waterloo game. Lovely figures |
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| The Battle of Raphia. |
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| Also, next door, a different take on the battle of Raphia. |
There were obviously loads more games and more to see but the photos don’t do them justice. I have to say that despite onLy spending a couple of hours at the show and not spending a penny I had a great time. Just what I needed to get my mojo fired up.
What more to say. Great show. Good games, lots of trade. Excellent event.
I might even get a game in before Christmas……we shall see.
