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Western Re-enactment is that of the 'Ole Wild West' yes sireeeeee, people dress up from cowboys to saloon girls and sometimes even the Indian's, re-enacting stories from history or making them up themselves.

Popularity
This is a hugely popular interest from individuals to whole families taking part.

Location
Clubs and shows available throughout the UK and the world.

Age
From the very young to the very old this is a family affair for many.

Ability
If part of your interest is collecting authentic weapons then you will need appropriate safety storage and appropriate licences.

Description
Those gun sliggin, beer swillin' cowboys ain't never to far away from you with many people taking up this interest as part of 'Living History'. Shows and events take place all round the UK and all over the world, though some people meet just for fun. The whole ethos behind re-enacting is to be believable and authentic, there was more to being a cowboy that just what we see in the films, re-enactors pride themselves on researching their history and producing authentic costumes.

Dedication
How dedicated? well people start from hiring costumes to join in with a club to producing and collecting traditional costumes, some people commission companies to produce authentic equipment, many people also research as far back in history as they can so that they know what is real and what was portrayed in the films.

Potential
The potential to make lots of new friends with a similar interest and become a real life cowboy, for a day or weekend, Yahhhhhhooooooooo. Display your interest as 'Living History' and lets not forget this is all about having fun too.

Closely Related Activities
Military re-enactment.

Cost
Costs to consider are membership costs, possible accommodation costs for weekends of re-enacting, costumes and consider insurance.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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