National Association of Re-enactment Societies
The National Association of Re-enactment Societies (NAReS) was formed in 1991 and is a UK organisation that brings together UK historical re-enactment groups.
Objectives
Its aim is to take the lead in safety standards and professionalism within historical re-enactment.
Activities
It acts as a liaison and negotiating body between UK government, other legislative bodies and the police. Guidance on a wide range of topics (e.g. Health & Safety, Firearms) is issued and conferences and training events are held for re-enactment societies throughout the United Kingdom.
Current Member Groups & Societies for 2020
• Crown and Empire
• Linstock & Pledget
• Re-enacting Ancient Times Society
• East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Association
• 2nd Guards Rifle Division
• Northern Rough Riders
• Regia Anglorum
• The Sealed Knot
• Trailblazers
• The Vikings
• World War 2 Living History Association
• 43rd Reconnaissance Regiment LHG
• The Manchester Regiment 1914 – 1918
• The Medieval Siege Society
• Rolling Thunder
• The Ragged Victorians – The Great Unwashed
• The Southern Skirmish Association
• The Wyoming Wild Bunch
• The American Civil War Society
• The Mid-Victorian Militia
• The Cheshire Home Guard
This list will be updated as new Groups & Societies become member organisation of NAReS
This page is also monitored regularly.
Richard Simmons NAReS Chairman