RoS Conventions
A convention is a large gathering of people who share a common interest.
Because of the large Robin of Sherwood fan population in those countries, most
all-RoS conventions were and are held either in the UK or the USA.
Weekend in Sherwood (USA)
The three-days Weekend in Sherwood RoS conventions, 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
5574 NW Deerfield Way
Portland, Oregon 97229
USA
Email: Christine Alexander
WWW: Weekend in Sherwood
Con history
- SoS 25th Anniversary Party at British Fest II: June 10-12, 2015
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir)
- 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 Scarlet) 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)
Herne's Arrow (UK)
Herne's Arrow will be organised by James Deval in 2024 to celebrate the RoS 40th
anniversary.
Contact info
Past RoS conventions
The Hooded Man 2014 / 2016 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2022 (UK)
The Hooded Man was organised by Barnaby Eaton-Jones.
The two-days Hooded Man I, II, III, and V cons were held in 2014 and 2016 in
Chepstow and in 2018 and 2022 in Brockworth, Britain.
The one-day Hooded Man IV event was held in 2019 in Weston-super-Mare, Britain
and the one-day event A Day of Grace was held in 2020 in Cheltenham, Britain.
Program
Activities included: Stage Interviews, Autograph Signings & Photo Studio
Sessions, Medieval Banquet, Longbow Archery / Sword / Quarterstaff Displays,
Charity Auction, Dealers, Disco, etc.!
Contact info
Email: info@thehoodedman.co.uk
WWW: The Hooded Man website;
The Hooded Man Facebook
Con history
- Hooded Man V (2022): May 21-22, 2022 @ The Cheltenham Chase Hotel in Brockworth
Guests:
Claire Parker (Elena Scathlock), Clive Mantle (Little John), Mark Ryan (Nasir),
Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Wayne Michaels (Ailric of Loxley /
stuntman), Oliver Tobias (Bertrand de Neville), Judi Trott (Marion of Leaford),
Robert Young (Director), Esta Charkham (Producer), Jennifer Ash (Writer), Tony
Lee (Writer), Charlie Condou (Martin, the Sheriff's nephew in Adam Bell),
Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley) - Pól Brennan (Clannad) and Ray Winstone
(Will Scarlet) via Zoom.
Entertainment: re-enactment group Bowlore
On-line photos & reports: The Hooded Man Facebook,
Nothing's Forgotten forum.
- A Day of Grace: February 22, 2020 @ The Playhouse in Cheltenham
Guest: Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham)
Entertainment:
On-line photos & reports:
- Hooded Man IV (2019) - 'The Sheriff of Nottingham' Themed Event: May 18, 2019 @ The Royal Hotel in Weston-super-Mare
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir), Valentine Pelka (Sarak), Nickolas Grace
(Sheriff of Nottingham), Clive Mantle (Little John), and Carla Mendonca (Agnes
Farrow in the The Trial of John Little audio)
Entertainment: costume creator A.J. Machin, Jonathan Deval's RoS costumes
On-line photos & reports: The Hooded Man Facebook,
World Geekly News,
Phoenix Coaching.
- Hooded Man III (2018): May 12-13, 2018 @ The Cheltenham Chase Hotel in Brockworth
Guests: Jason Connery (Robert of Huntingdon), Michael Praed (Robin of
Loxley), Judi Trott (Marion of Leaford), Clive Mantle (Little John), Mark Ryan
(Nasir), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Peter Llewellyn Williams
(Much), Robert Daws (Hubert de Giscard), Phil Rose (Friar Tuck), Peter
Hutchinson (Alan a Dale), Valentine Pelka (Sarak), Simon Dutton (Mark/Henry of
Skipton).
Entertainment: re-enactment group Bowlore
On-line photos & reports: The Hooded Man Facebook,
Nothing's Forgotten forum.
- Hooded Man II (2016): April 30 - May 1, 2016 @ St Pierre Hotel & Country Club in Chepstow
Guests: Jason Connery (Robert of Huntingdon), Judi Trott (Marion of
Leaford), Mark Ryan (Nasir), Esta Charkham (Casting Director/Producer), Philip
Jackson (Abbot Hugo), Marcus Gilbert (Lucifer), Jeremy Bulloch (Edward of
Wickham), Rula Lenska (Morgwyn of Ravenscar), Phil Davis (Prince/King John),
Clive Mantle (Little John), Peter Llewellyn Williams (Much), James Coombes
(Grendel), Claire Toeman (Meg of Wickham), Michael Craig (Earl of Huntingdon),
Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley).
Entertainment: re-enactment group Bowlore
On-line photos & reports: The Hooded Man Facebook,
Nothing's Forgotten forum.
- Hooded Man I (2014): May 3-4, 2014 @ St Pierre Hotel & Country Club in Chepstow ('30th anniversary celebration')
Guests: Mark Ryan (Nasir), Valentine Pelka (Sarak), Esta Charkham
(Casting Director/Producer), Jason Connery (Robert of Huntingdon), Claire
Toeman (Meg of Wickham), Nickolas Grace (Sheriff of Nottingham), Michael Craig
(Earl of Huntingdon), Beth Charkham (Casting Director), David Holloway (Sound
Editor), Judi Trott (Marion of Leaford), Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley),
Daniel Peacock (Sergeant Sparrow).
Entertainment: re-enactment group Bowlore, live band Alter Ego
On-line photos & reports:
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
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 (author 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:
- 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 Theatre Group with
"Robbin' The Legend - Again"
Outing: Sherwood Forest
On-line photos & reports:
YouTube video of Phil Rose shooting the longbow,
- 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 Theatre Group with "Robbin' The Legend"
Locations Trip: Lacock Abbey
On-line photos & reports:
BBC Wiltshire
announcement and
con report,
Eric's photos
DVDs
The convention DVDs of Legend 2004 and 2006 and soon 2008 are available from
Mr. Eric De Bock
(Email: TalesSherwoodForest@mail.be).
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 Leaford), 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,
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,
Alison's report,
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 (Casting Director/Producer), Robert
Addie (Guy of Gisburne), Judi Trott (Marion of Leaford)
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
(Email: TalesSherwoodForest@mail.be).
Last updated Tue 26 Jul 2022