The most important method by which the Society achieves its aims is through the performance of Battle re-enactments at different sites throughout the Country. These are called "Musters". They are performed wherever possible on actual Civil War Battle Fields and take place at weekends during the "campaigning season", i.e. between March and October.

The Society has long had a tradition of self sufficiency in its membership and members are therefore expected to equip themselves in accordance with the requirements of individual Regiments and to provide their own camping equipment and transportation.

Details of the arrangements for the Muster will have been published in the Society Newsletter the "Orders of the Daye" and the organiser will have laid on a camp site, supply of drinking water and toilet facilities.. Often there will also be additional facilities such as Beer Tents and Caterers and there may also be camp fires and Ceilidhs arranged for your enjoyment. Upon arriving at a Muster, members will check in at the Guard Tent at the camp site entrance where members of the host Regiment will check that only paid-up members of the Society are admitted, hand out any further information and rubbish bag and give directions as to where various Regiments are camped. Further information regarding time-tables or drill, forming up etc., will be given by the Commanding Officers of your Regiment. Organisation
The Society is run and organised by volunteers. The Governing body of the Society is the Inner Council which is also its Board of Directors and the Trustees of the Charity. The Inner Council consists of a mixture of elected and "ex-Officio" members appointed for the their particular skills and knowledge. These include the Company Secretary, the National Events Director, the Adjutant General, the Public Relations Officer and the Treasurer.

Authority devolves from the Inner Council through the Adjutant General and his staff for the administration of the Society and through the Army Commanders to the Regimental Commanders for the organisation of the Armies.

What can I do?
There are many roles within the society, both military and civilian, young and old. In Sir John Owens Regiment you can become one of the following:

• A Pikeman
• A Musketeer
• A Drummer
• A Civilian
• An Apprentice

  Questions about joining
  If you are a member helping someone join you can find the joining application form here. If you don't know anyone in the Sealed Knot you must first contact Phil Lepinnet who will send you an information pack on how to join. It is not possible to apply directly to the Sealed Knot as members must belong to a regiment.

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