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Category Archives: About Us
So you want to be a Viking re-enactor
Getting started is easy with Odin’s Aett Viking Reenactment
Edging back to normal
Now that the corona virus restrictions have lifted a bit it was lovely to be able to get some of us together for a chance to catch up and do a little bit of training. Its not possible to do much while keeping 2m apart, but we did manage a bit of archery, followed byContinue reading “Edging back to normal”
Diversity
The news is currently full of horrific stories of racism and prejudice, and it is very easy for Viking groups to appear on the wrong side of this debate as historically a lot of Viking symbolism has been used by far-right groups and sadly there are still people today who use them this way, manyContinue reading “Diversity”
The Odins Aett Symbol
I really love how the Odin’s Aett shields stand out when we’re fighting alongside other groups, that flash of blue and green is really distinctive, and looks great, but there is more to it than that, so here’s a brief description of what our group symbol means. We are based in Peterborough which is partContinue reading “The Odins Aett Symbol”
Re-enactment and Me – Lisa’s story
Re-Enactment and Me…………. So, you may have recently been to an event and seen some Vikings living in a camp settlement setting or watched a bunch of nutters putting a display and you are now thinking WOW all seems like fun and wondering how and why people get involved. I wanted to share how itContinue reading “Re-enactment and Me – Lisa’s story”
Training Sessions
Practise sessions are held once a fortnight at an indoor venue in Peterborough, during the summer season we also offer some outdoor sessions. You are welcome to come and join us if you are interested in becoming a member or are a member of another group looking for extra practise. We encourage all members to develop both their combatContinue reading “Training Sessions”
Odin’s Aett – Our Story
This was not the life Ragnarr Jernside expected. He grew up in a fine hall, surrounded by brothers and cousins and fosterlings learning the art of being a Viking Jarl, and it was an art, you needed to be able to pick up a sword and inspire your men from the frontline of the battle,Continue reading “Odin’s Aett – Our Story”
