| Latest News last update 09/05/10 | |
| Robin goes to Clifton Campville Wherever Robin Hood goes the Sheriff of Nottingham will not be far behind. A six horse spectacular was the order of the day , as challenge after challenge were laid down between the Sheriff's and the Outlaw's camps. A packed audience eagerly watched as the battles commenced and with neither side on top after numerous foot fights and jousts, the Sheriff called for a fight to the death melee. It looked like Robin was done for, especially when he was left to contend with Gisborne and the Sheriff, but his quite wit and fighting skills won through and he was hailed as the victor of the Clifton Campville Hall Tournament |
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| KoN Launch Robin Hood Month
Celebrations The Knights of Nottingham kicked off a whole month of festivities organised in the City of Nottingham, to help cellebrate the Premier of the new Ridley Scott film Robin Hood, staring Russell Crowe. As the some of the knights were actually involved in the making of the film, it was fitting that the KoN got proceedings under way . Costumes and props were on show at the Nottingham Castle and the orginal castle site was turned into a titling ground for the tournament that everyone wanted to see, The Sheriff of Nottingham verses Robin Hood. Four Tournaments over two days to full houses was a fine way for events to start.. For more inforamtion on other Medieval events around Nottingham during the month of May click here |
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| Easter Cheer A fantastic and very vocal crowd cheered and booed their hearts out at Sewerby Hall and a great day was had by the audience and the KoN alike. Strangely the Black Knight has built up a bit of a fan club over the years at Bridlington , but even their support was not enough to tilt the balance in his favour and he was chopped mercilessly to the ground after an epic melee by the Good Knight Roxborough. The first road trip of the year was blessed with the rain holding off until the final curtain call when the heavens opened, ensuring all the weapons, props and Knights went home sodden again! |
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| Opening Show a Great Success The first show of 2010 in aid of the Air Ambulance Charity, was a smash hit. A big crowd turned up to cheer on Robin in an epic hour and fifteen contest of non-stop action from start to finish. The show was a perfect showcase to test new horses, riders and foot fights and everyone rose to the challenge in spectacular style. With ale provided by main sponsors Castle Rock Brewery, spectators and the KoN were assured of finishing the evening with smiles all round |
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| New KoN Lorry Graphics Reveled 2010 is the 40th Anniversary of the KoN and what better way to celebrate than with a new set of impressive graphics for the lorry. A Castle Rock Brewery sponsorship deal finalised in 2009 has enabled the KoN to have this fantastic and eye catching design. The first road trip of 2010 will be at Bridlington on the Easter Sunday, so look out for us heading up the A1, or better still we hope to see you there |
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| Why Wait till May? The KoN have decided to start the jousting calendar with a charity Robin Hood show in aid of the Air Ambulance at Bunny Hill Riding school on the 27th of March. 2010 marks a special year for The Riding School and the Knights of Nottingham, as they celebrate respective 55 and 40 year Anniversaries. Tickets will be limited and kids go free with a paying adult, so hurry to avoid disappointment. For tickets, you can contact or visit the Riding School directly (for details click here), place a request leaving your full contact details through our contacts page or ring 0797 1063407 |
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| Robin Hood Fever Hits Nottingham May will see the premier of the new Ridley Scott film ROBIN HOOD, staring Russell Crowe. The city will be gripped by a whole month of celebrations, which includes two Robin Hood Jousting Shows at Nottingham Castle by the KoN, who worked on the film. See the real live action for yourself by booking tickets through Nottingham Castle |
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| Castle Rock strike GOLD Castle Rock Brewery the main sponsors of the KoN had another fantastic Nottingham Beer Festival. They took top honours in the Mild Category with their 'Black Gold' and took the silver in the Strong Bitters Category. With more competition than ever this year, it was a fantastic feat and one they hope to better in 2010. The KoN were on hand to raise a celebratory glass with Colin Wilde the Commercial Director of Castle Rock Brewery. |
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| KoN help launch the 2009
Nottingham Beer Festival The Nottingham Beer Festival 2009 will be held at Nottingham Castle on the 8th -10th of October. With nearly 700 ales to choose from, this years event will be a record breaking in more ways than one. Nottingham Castle turned to the KoN to help advertise the festival and and both TV, radio and local newspapers carried the story, including a front page article and a two page spread. |
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| KoN have new main sponsor The KoN are proud to have fellow Nottinghamites Castle Rock Brewery as their new main sponsor. Colin Wilde, the Commercial Director of Castle Rock, was equally pleased to be able to pen a three year deal, which will see two of Nottingham's best exports flying the flag around Europe together. It you have already booked the KoN for 2010, or as considering doing so, then why not ask about the possibility of Castle Rock Brewery providing some refreshments on the day for your event? For further inquiries go through our contact form |
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| Has anyone seen my finger? Hampton Court in Herefordshire was the setting for the August Bank Holiday shows this year. A new venue for the KoN and hopefully the success of the two days of shows and the great crowds will make this a firm fixture on the annual calendar. Just to prove that even well rehearse fights can sometime go wrong, one of our Men at Arms now has a shorter digit than he started the day with, losing the tip of his finger in a broad sword fight! Remember kids, don't try this at home on your brothers and sisters, it is dangerous! |
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| Lincoln saves the day It was a joy to be back at Lincoln Castle, surely one of the most picturesque settings in the country to do battle, right next to Lincoln Catherdral and the original cobbled streets surrounding it. Robert of Lincoln, the Castles champion knight, was there to defend the castles honour against the dispicable intentions of the Black Knight . Cheered on by hundreds of kids, including a big troop of international Cub Scouts, Lincoln saved the day and sent the Bl;ack Knight packing back to Nottingham, where he sits and schemes for another chance of revenge. |
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| All steamed up Hundreds
of steam engines and farming vehicles, of all shapes and sizes were on
parade over the rally weekend. The weather behaved itself for
the tens of thousands who came out to enjoy the all the
stalls
and activities provided. With thousands choosing to camp or
caravan, the event covered miles of open farmland, with the
KoN
taking center stage in the main area, doing two shows a day. The praise
and positive comments received were humbling and it was a joy to
perform for such an appreciative crowd.
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| Heveningham place to be Heveningham Hall once again opened its beautiful grounds to host a feast of entertainment for the good people of Suffolk. There were marching bands, steel bands, motor cycle stunt riders, and all manor of country fair activities and attractions as well as two shows from the KoN. On what threatened to be a very damp day, both the sun and the people came out in support and good times were had by all. |
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| Rode Ridder forever Rode Ridder, Belgium's medieval folk hero and his trusted men, answered the challenge of the evil Pynnock and his band of ruthless mercenaries on the jousting grounds of Horst Castle in Holsbeek, just outside of Leuven. Over three gruelling days immense crowds were treated to challenge after challenge of bone crushing foot fights and full jousting combat, where literally the last man standing claimed victory . To the delight of (nearly) all, it was Rode Ridder himself, who took the spoils, but only after a full on melee that had the crowd on their feet cheering their hero to victory. Pynnock left battered and bruised, but vowed to avenge his defeat . |
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| Rockingham Deja Vu Could it really happen two years in a row? Yes it could - warm sunny weather and record crowds all graced the wonderful setting of Rockingham Castle for another day of Jousting, entertainment and picnics. If you missed out on this splendid day, why not try and make the next one, when the KoN are back at Rockingham Castle on the 13th of September. this will be the first time that Rockingham has staged two events in the same year and your support could make this happen every year if successful |
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| Henry Approves So many people came to Bexley Hall to see the Jousting Show, that the start had to be delayed nearly 45 minutes to allow the majority of people in. A fantastic crowd were enthralled with the unrelenting action, which all took place in front of Royalty , as the tournament was graced by the presence of no less than Henry VIII himself. To the victor go the spoils and King Henry declared Sir Malcolm of Roxborough, a good and true Knight as the victor and his champion to face all comers |
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| Black Knight tied up in Notts Tens of thousands of people came to the Newark and Notts County Show over a two day period and were treated to another failed attempt on the part of the Black Knight to seek revenge over his rival. The crowd were in good voice to cheer along their hero and his drunken friend Sir Fredrick, which gave them the extra energy needed to counteract the dirty deeds of the Black Knights camp to be proclaimed victors on both days. Will the Black Knight finally get his revenge this year? Come along to a show near you to find out. |
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| Robins Rugby Success With well over 700 people attending the Jousting Spectacular in aid of Nottingham Rugby at Nottingham Castle, Rob Harding the Commercial Manager for Nottingham Rugby heralded the day as a great success. The event was officially opened by the real Sheriff of Nottingham Cllr Brian Growcock and then the audience were treated to a fantastic display of acrobatic skill in very windy conditions by the Dako Flying Angels. Robin and his men then went head to head in contests of skill and bravery with the evil Sheriff and his Knights and Men at Arms. Robin eventually won on the day, but the Sheriff has already thrown down the gauntlet for revenge. People could try their hand at archery for themselves, which was provided by Adrenalin Jungle and Castle Rock Brewery were on hand for some fine real ale refreshments, which proved so popular, they had to send out for more casks! Plans are already afoot for a follow up event next year with even more entertainment and attractions planned for the day. Photo kindly provided by Alison Bowden, official photographer of Nottingham Rugby |
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| George is on Parade St George was called up for duty once again, this time heading up the Lord Mayors Parade into Market Square Nottingham. The procession started at Nottingham Castle with the roads were lined with hundreds of people who waved on the Knights and the long parade that included the Mounted Police, military bands and representatives from local Nottingham companies. The Parade was all part of the three day St Georges celebrations put on by the Nottingham Council |
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| George goes to the Trip The Oldest Inn in England, Ye Olde Trip to Jeruselam in Nottingham celebrated St Georges Day in Style with St George himself opening up the new merchandise shop, now situated in the old top room bar. The press and TV were there to record the event and St George, his squire and his trusty steed made themselves available for that great photo moment for every English patriot on their Saints Day. "It was a fantastic way to open our new shop and celebrate St Georges Day" said Rosie the landlady of the Trip "Regulars and new visitors really enjoyed having their photo taken with the Knights and their horse Trooper and all went away with a real memento of the day" |
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| Sandwell Success Another bumper crowd enjoyed an early St. George celebration and jousting show at Dartmouth Park in West Bromich. For the second year in a row, the KoN have performed to a gracious and learnered audience. With the weather being kinder than last year, people flocked to the park to enjoy a fun fair, food and drink a medieval village and other local community attractions laid on by Sandwell Council. Even Keith Chegwin proved a big hit with the younger generation! |
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| Rugby lads game for anything! To help continue the promotion of the Jousting show for Nottingham Rugby at Nottingham Castle on the 3rd of May, three of the Nottingham team came up for a photo session. It was Andy Savage, Nottingham Winger, who drew the short straw, but was game enough to dress as Marion. He was supported by Tim Usasz (Scrum Half) as Friar Tuck and Ben Thompson (Fly Half) as Will Scarlet and of course our very own Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood. Our thanks go out to Brian Pollard, photographer, who offered his services at late notice. For more details about the event and to buy tickets online click here To see more of Brian's outstanding work click here |
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