Joining Alba Re-Enactment & Clan Heritage Trust.
The Trust welcomes, all year round, people (male/female) who are genuinely interested in taking part in it's Re-enactments.
Throughout the years, the Trust has had many enquiries from interested people and to help you make up your mind, we have compiled a short list of the most commonly asked questions which we have answered honestly.
The Trust sincerely hopes that this helps you in deciding as to whether or not you would really like to take-up the enjoyable and exciting hobby of Re-enacting.
Q Have I got to be fit or even super fit?
A The answer is NO. All we want are people who are really keen, willing to put in a bit effort and can attend, as regular as possible, Alba's weekly training nights.
Training is tailored to suit each individual's capabilities so it is really suitable for all regardless of fitness levels.
Our Team Instructor believes that, as long as a person is keen and willing to put in a bit effort, he will fit that person into the Team and that all our Team Members are important no matter what amount they do within the Team.
Q Do I need to know a lot about Scottish History?
A NO. If you become part of Alba you will learn a few things about Scotland 's past without realising it. Alba tries to educate people about our Heritage and Culture without scaring them off with a verbal overdose of facts and dates. We like to portray our Country's past in a light hearted and entertaining style both within the Trust and at Events.
Q Do I need to be able to Act or learn any lines for Events?
A The answer here is definitely NO.
Q Do I require to have any Re-enactment experience before I can become an Alba Member?
A The answer here, once again, is a definite and simple NO.
Back when the Trust was formed, a lot of research was done by the Founders. They knew that there were a few successful groups already out there and they made a decision, which they still up-hold to this day, that Alba Re-enactments would be done in their own original and unique style and all members can rest assured, that what they do with the Trust is completely original and unique to the Trust. In other words anything the Trust does is not second or third hand!!!
So anyone joining Alba will have to learn and train in the Trust's own original style so experience is totally irrelevant.
Q I've just seen your Display, I would love to do that but, I bet you have a lot of accidents?
A The Trust has been on the go since 1995 and it is really proud to say that, up until the present day, we have not had one accident or mishap which is really down to constantly thinking about the safety aspect and also our training regime which has been developed over the years.
Q Do I need to use a lot of different weapons?
A There is always a place in our Team for people keen enough. Our Team Instructor believes that every Member of the Team is important no matter how much or how little they do everyone is treated with the same regard and, as time goes on, it is up to the individual as to how much they want to develop within the Team.
Most of our Members, with the encouragement and experience of our Instructor, actually go on to really surprise themselves by what they can do and also thoroughly enjoy it, always bubbling with excitement waiting on the next Event coming up!!!!
Q Can Re-enactment Groups mix-and-match' for fighting events which they have?
A As far as Alba is concerned the answer is NO. We have our own original and unique style and, as you learn you will realise that the Alba Fighting style is not compatible with other groups for fighting events.
Q I wouldn't mind taking this up as a Hobby but, I bet it is really very expensive for everything you need. Does it cost a lot, how much is it to join and what does Training cost every week?
A The Trust does NOT have a Membership Subscription of any kind.
The Trust has a large Wardrobe of Outfits and accessories and, has over the years, built-up an extensive selection of Re-enactment Weaponry, all of which are used by Members for Events.
Training is held every week and we are very fortunate to have access to one of Scotland 's finest Team Instructors for which there is no charge to Members.
We understand that we have probably not covered all the questions which you would like to ask so, if you feel you would like to find out more and are genuinely interested, then please get in touch.
As far as Alba is concerned, it is only yourself holding you back from being part of the exciting and enjoyable Re-enactment World!!!!!!!
GET IN TOUCH BY PHONE 07749601676
OR BY E-MAIL contact@albare-enactment.co.uk
We would really love to hear from interested people.