Re-enacting and Living History has been something I have been interested in for some time but until recently I have never seriously considered getting involved with. However after taking the family to Tewkesbury last weekend and seeing how much they enjoyed it I have got it into my head that I want to give it a go and perhaps get them involved too - wife and 2 children 7 and 11.
I've looked at a few groups websites and plan on going to Berkeley and finding someone to have a chat with but since you're all seasoned "pros" I was wondering what advice you would give to a complete novice so I don't come across as a complete spod!
Period wise I probably know more about WW2 but I'm not sure that it would be right for me especially if the family were to become involved.
I think I'd enjoy War of The Roses period more - although I would certainly need to brush up on my history! It's a period that interests me and I see it as an opportunity to learn about the period but would this be a hurdle in joining a War of The Roses group?
Ideally I'd be looking for something local but I do notice that some groups are quite spread out and it obviously isn't a problem so perhaps I'm just thinking about it the wrong way. I've got a couple of groups in mind, The Woodvilles and The Cosmeston Archers but I'm really open to any suggestions so if you're recruiting and want to take on a well built novice now's your chance!

Thanks for your patience. Something I have noticed from the re-enactors I have met is that you all seem to be jolly nice people!