We can specialise, to some extent, and produce a more Iron Age, Roman or Gladiator feel at events.

Typically, we find it hard to do one day events but it is sometimes possible based on location and requirements.

We reserve the right to refuse any event we are offered.

As it's possible that we might not be able to perform at your event, then we often get asked for other recommendations. So here they are (please tell them that the Vicus sent you):

Roman:

1. Legio VIII Augusta
2. Deva Victrix
3. Colchester Roman Society
4. Roman Military Society of Ireland
5. RMRS

Iron Age:

To our knowledge, the only group left in existence were Brigantia , but from their website, it looks like they are no longer booking events.

Booking us for Film Work
We are happy to take part in film-work, for documentaries or drama as Romans or Iron Age Britons. We are able to supply fully equipped extras, craft demonstrations, fight choreography as well as consultation.
We are unusual, for a Roman re-enactment group, in that all our members carry blunted metal weapons and are able to use them correctly and efficiently (on each other usually !). This comfortable familiarity with the actual use of weapons conveys itself very effectively and differentiates a practised warrior or soldier from someone who is simply dressed for the part.
We do not perform film-work for free, so please do not ask, and the usual fee is between £80 and £150 per person per day, plus expenses, food and overnight accommodation ( If the shoot spans multiple days or you require an early start or late finish).

The Vicus recommends Roland Thomas, of History Through Performance, should you require historical advisors, props or special effects for any type of project. 

Joining and attending Events
If you wish to attend our next event and are not a member then contact Debs, who will make the arrangements for you.
However, your first event is always free so you shouldn't worry about paying.

Everyone is required to join the society to take part in it's events; your fee going towards our ever increasing insurance premium.
The group has a single national membership with no autonomous or semi- autonomous groupings by region or by period culture or identity. However, membership is just TEN pounds for a year and we give discounts for families.

You can download the current membership forms here:

Family membership form
Adult/temporary membership form

These must be filled out and handed to our membership officer, usually at your second event.

There is always the option of temporary membership (if you really do not want to join full time).
Non-members, however, do not receive any event payment, as members do, and cannot access the forum.

Read some more information on starting out in re-enactment here

Children and Membership
We are receiving an increasing number of enquiries regarding whether children can join,  either without their parents being present or with their parents present but just "watching" or "dressed up" for the day.
As most of our membership is families then we do have a fair number of children in the Society, who do take a full part in our activities. However, this is because their parents are full and active members and are taking part.

You must be over 18 to join the Vicus, unless you are part of a family that are also full and active members.

As a Society we have neither the qualifications, training, necessary legal permissions, equipment or people to be able to entertain children. If you are looking for supervised, outdoor activities for your children to take part in then we would direct you to the excellent Scouting movement.


Forum
The Vicus operates a private forum, for members, that allows us to share information and pictures. We also publish our newsletter and forthcoming events there. You will have to apply by setting up a yahoo account and applying for membership there:

Click here to go to the 'members only' forum