UPDATE – This edition of the Stoke Rochford weekends has been CANCELLED – the next event will now be in October.
We’ve just had confirmation of the next Stoke Rochford Aeronef weekend, which will be held over the weekend of the 7th/8th of March. If you’re not aware of these events (of which this is – I think – the fourth), it’s a gathering of gamers at the picturesque Stoke Rochford hotel in Lincolnshire for a weekend of good food, drink and Nef gaming. The theme for this particular event is a refight of the Battle of Jutland, but this time in the air, and the main part of the refight will take place on Saturday.
We’re planning to take the historical OrBats and reproduce them with Aeronef models – all 44 battleships, 6 pre-dreadnoughts and 14 battlecruisers. We probably won’t attempt to represent the 200 or so cruisers and destroyers, but we have to call a halt somewhere! I’ll be generating scenario-specific stats for the occasion, based on the characteristics of the ships in the battle, which I’ll publish afterwards.
The event is open to anyone who’d like to join in, no Nef experience is required and models can be provided. The fleets are large enough to handle 12-15 players with each admiral having a division of 3-4 capital ships plus escorts. this time the cost is £110 for two nights’ bed and breakfast, plus a Saturday night formal dinner. For more details, contact event organiser Dave Frampton at Stoke Rochford, or you can contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
As always, we’ll be bringing along plenty of stock of Aeronef models along with a selection from other ranges. We won’t be bringing the full stand but you can of course get in touch if there’s something specific you’d like us to bring. Even if you aren’t able to stay for the whole event you can pop in to collect some bits, have a gander at the game, a natter and even join in.
Finally, here’s a selection of pics from previous events, just to whet your appetite.
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