RoS Conventions

There are all-RoS conventions held regularly in the USA (Weekend in Sherwood) and UK (various names).

Weekend in Sherwood (USA)

The three-days Weekend in Sherwood RoS cons, organised by Spirit of Sherwood, are held in Detroit, Michigan, USA since 1992. It is currently unknown when the next one, Weekend in Sherwood X, will take place.

Program
Activities include: "Medieval" Banquet with the guests of honour (garb encouraged), Art Show & Sale, Major Oak Awards (for excellence in RoS fan fiction & art), Dealers, Costume Contest, Hospitality Room, Filksinging, Guest Panels, Fan Panels, Autograph & Photograph Sessions, Video Room, Charity Auction, Herne Jr. Archery Tournament, RoS blooper tape showing & much more!!!

Contact info
For information, write to:

Spirit of Sherwood
2536 Dundee Drive
Warren, MI 48092
USA
Email: Christine Alexander
WWW: Weekend in Sherwood

Con history

WiS IX: June 24-26, 2005
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir)
WiS VIII: July 4-6, 2003 ('20th anniversary celebration')
Guests: Robert Addie (Sir Guy of Gisburne) and Jason Connery (Robert of Huntingdon)
WiS VII: July 23-25, 1999
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham)
WiS VI: July 24-26, 1998
Guests: Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham)
WiS V: August 1-3, 1997
Guests: Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley), Mark Ryan (Nasir), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham), Robbie Bulloch (Edward's son Matthew)
WiS IV: July 5-7, 1996
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham)
WiS III: August 5-7, 1994
Guests: Ray Winston (Will Scarlett) and his daughter Lois
WiS II: July 2-4, 1993
Guests: Richard Carpenter (Series Creator), Mark Ryan (Nasir)
WiS I: August 7-9, 1992
Guests: Richard Carpenter (Series Creator), Mark Ryan (Nasir)

Videos
The convention videos of the 1997 Weekend in Sherwood V are available from the Spirit of Sherwood Video Library.

Nothing's Forgotten 2013 (UK)

Nothing's Forgotten will be the 30th annivery convention and will be organised by Gary and Pernille Rhodes, Alison Bick and Anna Georghallides. No more information is available at this moment.
WWW: Nothing's Forgotten 2013 on MySpace, Nothing's Forgotten 2013 Yahoo! Group

There will be a general Robin Hood convention in 2010, organised by Les Hollis (organiser of the Legend conventions), that will primarily be a RoS convention.

Past conventions

Legend 2004 / 2006 / 2008 (UK)

The three three-days Legend cons were organised by Les Hollis and Sue Matthews and were held in 2004, 2006 and 2008 in Swindon, Barnby Moor and Nottingham, England, respectively.

Program
Activities included: Costume Medieval Banquet with Medieval Entertainment, Guest Panels, Trips to Lacock Abbey, Sherwood Forest (with archery contest and falconry) and Nottingham Castle, Autograph & Photograph Sessions, Dealers, Quiz, Charity Auction, Raffle, Buffet, Disco, etc.!

Contact info

Email: ROS Legend Committee
WWW: Legend website; Legend blog at MySpace; Telly Nation - Legend Convention

Con history

Legend 2008: May 2-4, 2008 @ Ruthland Square Hotel in Nottingham ('25th anniversary celebration')
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir), Richard Carpenter (Series Creator) and his wife Annabelle Lee (Mad Mab), Bob Fischer (autor of Wiffle lever to full)
Entertainment: folk band Stormcrow, Jester Kris Katchit
Outing: Nottingham Castle, The Tales of Robin Hood (banquet)
On-line photos & reports: Charlotte's photos
Legend 2006: August 25-27, 2006 @ Ye Olde Bell in Barnby Moor
Guests: Phil Rose (Brother Tuck), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Richard Carpenter (Series Creator) and his wife Annabelle Lee (Mad Mab)
Entertainment: Medieval Events (presentation, venue dressing, archery), The OFFSTAGE Theather Group with "Robbin' The Legend - Again"
Outing: Sherwood Forest
On-line photos & reports: BBC Wiltshire announcement (includes an interview by Sue Matthews with Nigel Bell), Nottingham Evening Post interview with Legend goers, video of Phil Rose shooting the longbow, video of Nikki Caddle shooting for the finals..., Charlotte's photos
Legend 2004: August 27-29, 2004 @ Hilton Hotel in Swindon
Guests: Phil Rose (Brother Tuck), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham)
Entertainment: The OFFSTAGE Theather Group with "Robbin' The Legend"
Locations Trip: Lacock Abbey
On-line photos & reports: Legend website 2004 photos and reports & news articles, BBC Wiltshire announcement and con report, Eric's photos, Charlotte's photos

DVDs
The convention DVDs of Legend 2004 and 2006 and soon 2008 are available from:

Mr. Eric De Bock
Jezuietenlaan 36
B-2610 Antwerp
Belgium
Phone: +3238279526
E-mail: TalesSherwoodForest@mail.be

Email him for further details!

Sherwood 2007 (DE)

Sherwood was a three-days RoS con / roleplaying event that was held in Wuppertal, Germany from Friday 31 Aug 2007 until Sunday 2 Sep 2007.

Guests of Honour
There were be no Guests of Honour from the RoS crew attending.

Program
Activities included: Longbow Shooting, Roleplaying Adventure, Costume Medieval Banquet with Evening Show, Fan Market, etc.!

Silver Arrow 1997 / 1998 / 2000 / 2003 (UK)

The four two-days Silver Arrow cons were organised by British RoS fans and were held in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2003 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (formerly the Bristol Jarvis Hotel and before that the Hilton National Hotel) in Bristol, England.

Program
Activities included: Costume Medieval Banquet with Medieval Entertainment, Location Coach Trip to RoS Filming Locations, Buffet, Disco, Dealers, Guest & Fan Panels, Autograph & Photograph Sessions, Charity Auction, etc.!

Contact info

WWW: Silver Arrow

Con history

SA 2003: May 24-25, 2003 ('20th anniversary celebration')
Guests: Phil Rose (Brother Tuck), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham), Robert Addie (Guy of Gisburne), Nigel Bell (Editor), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Richard Carpenter (Series Creator), Annabelle Lee (Mad Mab), Robbie Bulloch (Matthew of Wickham), Stuart Linden (Old Prisoner), Judi Trott (Marion of Leafort), Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley)
Entertainment: The Wild Hunt Morris Men
Locations Trip: Chepstow Castle
On-line photos & reports: Claire's report and photos, Heather's report, Eric's photos, Charlotte's photos, the Yahoo! Silver Arrow and Legend picture group, Gary's photos
SA 2000: May 27-28, 2000
Guests: Robert Addie (Guy of Gisburne), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Terry Walsh (Stunt Co-ordinator), Nigel Bell (Series Editor), Anthony Valentine (Baron Simon de Belleme), Stuart Linden (Old Prisoner)
Guest Lecturer: Steve Wilson (Author of Spirit of Sherwood)
Entertainment: Taliesin the Bard, the play 'Fenris the Wolf'
Locations Trip: Leigh Woods and Wells Cathedral
On-line photos & reports: Claire's report, Anita's report, Alison's report, Anne-Marie's photos, Eric's photos, Gary's photos
SA '98: August 29-30, 1998
Guests: Phil Rose (Brother Tuck), Terry Walsh (Stunt Co-ordinator), Stuart Linden (Old Prisoner), Robert Addie (Guy of Gisburne), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of Wickham)
Guest Lecturer: Steve Wilson (Author of Spirit of Sherwood)
Entertainment: mediaeval dance/fighting group
Locations Trip: Tithe Barn (Bradford-upon-Avon) and Farleigh Hungerford Castle
SA '97: August 23-24, 1997
Guests: Phil Rose (Brother Tuck), Terry Walsh (Stunt Co-ordinator), Stuart Linden (Old Prisoner), Esta Charkham (Producer), Robert Addie (Guy of Gisburne), Judi Trott (Marion of Leafort)
Guest Lecturer: John Matthews (Author of Robin Hood: Green Lord of the Wildwood)
Entertainment: mediaeval dance/fighting group
Locations Trip: Blaise Woods and Black Rock

DVDs
The convention DVDs of Silver Arrow '97, '98, 2000, and 2003 are available from:

Mr. Eric De Bock
Jezuietenlaan 36
B-2610 Antwerp
Belgium
Phone: +3238279526
E-mail: TalesSherwoodForest@mail.be

Email him for further details!

Last updated Wed 6 Oct 2010