Member Profile: Catherine Jeal

Age: Nearly 2

Sex: Female

Where do you live? Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire with my mummy, daddy and older twin brother and sister.

Why you joined the Sealed Knot? I joined the sealed Knot because I was born into it. Infact I can remember hearing the cannons when I was still inside my mummy's tummy.

What you like about the Sealed Knot: I love comming to battles to see all my friends in the regiment especially baby Isabelle. I like all the attention that I get from everyone, no one can resist liking me. It's like having a really big family and gives mummy and daddy a bit of a break as there are more people watching out for me when I try to sneak away and explore. I like the camping although the ground is a bit rough sometimes but there is always someone to help carry the pushchair over the awkward bits. I also really like the beer tent, its the place to be in the evening with even more people to give me attention. There is usually a band and I love dancing to the music along with everyone. When I eventually get too tired I either go to bed or crash out in the pushchair untill mummy and daddy have had enough and want their bed too.

What you dislike about the Sealed Knot: I'm not sure there is anything I don't like about it all. The actual battle is really good as there are lots of bangs and the horses are great. I get a bit sad when I have to say goodbye to my daddy when he has to go and fight but sometimes we go and watch or we stay around the tent and play or we might go and sit in the living history area which means I have to wear my bonnet (I don't like that bit). There are lots of other children to play with and when I'm a bit older I'll be allowed to go off on my own for a bit to play with them, as long as I tell mummy where I am.

Advice for new / prospective members: Get your mummy and daddy to join up. It's really good fun. The clothes take some getting used to (my dress always gets under my feet) but they are really pretty. And bring some pocket money as there are some toys you can buy if you want to and a sweet shop.