{"id":8,"date":"2024-01-31T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.essexwarriors.org\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-01-06T19:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:53:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/essexwarriors.org.uk\/?page_id=8","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Essex Warriors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Essex Warriors Wargames club has been in continuous existence since 1975. We have over 40 members, including gamers from across Essex and beyond, and enjoy playing a variety of tabletop miniatures games both historical and science fiction\/fantasy. Our aim is to have fun enjoying the hobby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>We meet at Writtle Village Hall near Chelmsford on Sundays, usually twice a month. This year\u2019s meeting dates are shown on our calendar page. On meeting days we open at 9:30 am and close by 5:00 pm or when the last game finishes, if earlier. The club also has a collection of scenery and gaming mats available for members\u2019 use on meeting days.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/essexwarriors.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0859.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essexwarriors.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0859.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/essexwarriors.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0859-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/essexwarriors.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0859-768x469.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Annual membership is \u00a370 and the first meeting is free &#8211; so come and see us soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Miniatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The historical periods played at the club include Ancients, Medieval, Renaissance, English Civil War, American War of Independence, Napoleonics, American Civil War, Colonials, Spanish Civil War, WW2 and Moderns. Members have collections in various scales and use many different rule sets, including Art de la Guerre (ADLG), Blood Red Skies, Chain of Command, General d&#8217;Armee, Saga, Lion Rampant, Bolt Action, DBM, Principles of War, Volley &amp; Bayonet and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sci-Fi and Fantasy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a number of sci-fi and fantasy players playing games such as Frostgrave, Warhammer 40K, Judge Dredd, Warhammer, Rivet Wars, Warmachine, Malifaux, Dropzone Commander and X-Wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In short, whatever your table-top gaming tastes, there&#8217;s a good chance that someone at the club will share them!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in coming for a look around and hopefully even an introductory game, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tim Myall on 01245 351137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or E-Mail <a href=\"mailto:essexwarriorswargames@gmail.com\">essexwarriorswargames@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/477411132286564\/\">Essex Warriors Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Essex Warriors Essex Warriors Wargames club has been in continuous existence since 1975. 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