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Welcome!
 Geforthian Strand is one of 42 member groups throughout the UK, USA and Canada that form Regia Anglorum. We attempt to create a cross section of English life around the turn of the first millennium. Our actual self-imposed brief is AD 950 to 1066, although our events may be set a few decades either side of these dates.

Acting as the main formative group within North America, the aim of Geforthian Strand is to form organized groups throughout the continent where they will be able to plan their own local events as well as joint events with neighboring groups. Five regional local groups have already successfully formed – see [Distribution Map]. Once a group is approved (having obtained a ‘Grant of Land’) it will be assisted in the early stages by being teamed up with a mentor. .The mentor can either be someone from North America or the UK. He or she is someone who is recognized as having accrued a substantial amount of knowledge and practical experience over the years and who is able and willing to pass along this experience and to answer questions and provide guidance on matters arising within the newly formed group

Æthelwulf
Geforthian Strand Group Leader 		 
However, on a personal level the first thing you need to do is decide if Regia Anglorum calls to you. Frankly, our strong stance on authenticity does not suit everyone and you would be joining a professionally organized society that has considerable standing within the academic community. Some welcome the attention to detail that Regia promotes, but those less committed to accurate portrayal may find it oppressive. Should you decide to join Regia Anglorum you will be eligible to subscribe to both our UK and N.A. member-only e-lists.
Contributors to these lists form an enviable and reliable source of many years of research into the period, the highest standards of portrayal and a commitment to ‘getting it right ’ that have forged an international community that is probably the best in its field. One immediate way you can become involved is to subscribe to our open North American e-list. You don’t need to become a member in order to join this list where we will be glad to hear you introduce yourself. If you wish, you are free to ‘lurk’ and become familiar with us before participating.
To subscribe, please turn your browser to – http://www.lig.net/mailman/listinfo/list-regia-na and follow the directions.
Talymar
Geforthian Strand Founding Group Leader
2001-2005
Upon joining you will always have easy access to a considerable resource of experienced fellow members who will lend whole-hearted support and offer guidance.You will be set up on the membership data-base in the UK and start to receive our periodical, Chronicle, and occasional newsletter, Clamavi, that feature a full account of show events, activities, project updates and researched articles and, additionally, any other occasional materials.A membership book very much like a passport in appearance will also be issued to you. This contains your name and features one of the photos of yourself that you submitted with your application. This passbook will give you access to participate in any organized Regia event within the USA, Canada and the UK where you will be always be treated on an equal footing.
Ælfgifu
Geforthian Strand Group Leader
2005-2006
In order to get you started on the right track a comprehensive, revised New Member’s Handbook (CD format) will be issued to you free of charge. The first 19-page section provides a comprehensive introduction to Regia Anglorum and it’s structure followed by a second 28-page section that covers New Member Basic Clothing that includes patterns for costumes, shoes and provides guidance on many other aspects of personal kit

Other matters covered on this CD are:
The Constitution of Regia Anglorum (Code of Law) // Regulations of the Ecclesiastical Officer // First Aid Guidelines // Master-at-Arms Regulations // Regulations of the Membership Officer // Missiles Officers Regulations // National Battlefield and Training Policy (Draft) // The Warrior System.

If you do decide to join us, please send the completed application form (don’t forget to sign and date it!) with three passport size photos on the reverse of which you have written your name in block capitals. The subscription is $33.00 U.S // $33.00 Canadian and is to be made out to Regia Anglorum. Renewal date is 1st October, but new members joining earlier (after 1st August) will get up to fourteen months membership in their first year.

Please remember to refer to our Membership page regarding the full joining process.
This introduction only scratches the surface of a rich and diverse organization that has an active group in excess of five hundred souls since its inception in1986. We are now growing rapidly on the North American continent. You will no doubt have many, many questions and you are welcome to contact us with them.

For a thorough overview of Regia Anglorum I recommend that you visit our main web-site at http://www.regia.org / where you will find a considerable amount of introductory and reference-standard material that will answer many of your initial questions.

In the meantime, may I wish you every success and enjoyment in your living history endeavors.

Æthelwulf
Geforthian Strand Group Leader - Regia Anglorum