Wyre Forest Gamers
Wargaming in the Kidderminster area for over 46 years
Wyre Forest Wargames Club is a small club dedicated to all forms of wargaming. Originally we were based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, although nowadays our members come from all over the surrounding area. We have members from all parts of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire. Including Bewdley, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Hereford, Ledbury, Stourport, Redditch, Worcester and Wolverhampton.
We meet twice a month, the first and third Sunday of the month normally. The first session of the month takes place at Holt Heath Village Hall, Holt, Worcestershire, WR6 6NE. The second meeting of the month is at St. Ambrose Parish Hall, Leswell St., Kidderminster, WORCS, DY10 1RP (see below for directions).
The next club meeting will be on 2nd June at Holt Heath Village Hall. Please note that this is an all day event, doors open at 10:00am.
See below for more details. To view a summary of the games played at our most recent meetings please click here
Proposed meetings for 2024: -
The plan is to hold two club Sundays per month: -
1st Sunday of the month at Holt Heath, near Worcester.
3rd Sunday of the month at St. Ambrose, Kidderminster.
Please check the Diary and Events page for details of currently confirmed bookings. All dates are subject to change and members are requested to check regularly the group email for any revision of plans.
What's New
Club dates for 2024 are available on the Diary and Events page.
The annual Partizan show was held at Newark on 19th May. The club was not represented by a display game but the club Chairman, Nick D, hosted a SYW Twilight game using 10mm 'flats'. Please see the report on the Diary and Events page.
The club meeting at Holt Heath on 2nd June is an all-day event with doors open at 10:00am. Normal meeting fees will apply. Please check the Game Management page for details.
The 'Alumwell' event, otherwise known as the West Midlands Military Show, was held at Aldersley Leisure Village, Wolverhampton on 17th March. The club game was a WWII desert battle in 28mm, The Battle of Fort Nibeiwa 1940, courtesy of Andy S, Daniel, Howard and Stuart S. Well done guys on a fine display. More details are available on the Diary and Events page.
The club was represented at the Hammerhead show at Newark on 2nd March by Harry and Dave K, who put on an excellent display of the Battle of Tewkesbury using 'To The Strongest' rules. You can read Harry's account of the day on the Diary and Events page. Thanks chaps.
March's After Action Reports
Tom - Another Renaissance Imperialists vs Turks, Gunfight at Saddle Sore Saloon, Crimean War POW Battle 12, Renaissance Imperialists vs Turks March 2024
April's After Action Repors
Tom - Crimean War POW Battle 13, WWII - Fighting an Urban Battle, Crimean War Battle 14
Darren - More Patrols in the Sudan
Ewan - The Battle of Bad Pot Pass
May's After Action Reports
Tom - Crimean War Battle 15
Regular meetings, extra club days, local games and shows in which we will be participating
Content provided by members of the club covering specific historical periods, niche interests and rules
Rule sets, battle scenarios, articles, after action reports and services offered by club members
Locations and Contact Details
Contact us
email: committee@WyreForestGamers.groups.io
Groups.io: https://groups.io/g/WyreForestGamers
Facebook Page: Become a member of our group here: -
Directions to Holt Village Hall
The hall is situated on the main A4133 between Ombersley and Little Witley. Approaching from Ombersley, the building is about 50 yards on the right past the mini-roundabout at School Lane.