Sarisbury Green Wargames Club Event: 16th May 2026

Havoc on the Hamble III Myths and Legends!

Hi everyone,

Following on from another successful 'Havoc' event at Sarisbury Green last year, we have decided that we would like to try and host another one in 2026. We have elected for the same format but slightly later in May. Please find all the relevant details are below.

Meanwhile, if you have any questions, please let myself, Ian Carbutt, or Ian Newell know (our email addresses are below) and we will do our best to answer them.

We have limited numbers this year to so please register your interest asap.

Date: Saturday 16th May 2026 (one day event)

Venue: Sarisbury Green Community Centre.
Address: The Green. Sarisbury Green, Southampton SO31 7AA
Rules: MeG Maximus - 10,000 points

Theme: Myths and Legends.  Armies must be based around a NAMED Legendary general such as: Alexander, Caesar, Boudica, Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Arthur or others. Note, the army dates fixed to that leader's period of activity.

Army Lists: to be submitted to Ian Newell.

Audience: all MeG players welcome (including casual non-competition players)

Games: Offering 3x3 hour games. Start 09:00am

Parking: free
Refreshments: Tea and Coffee provided.

Cost: £17:00 per person. Payable by April 2025.

Payment: Bank transfer or PayPal (friends and family)

Contacts:

• Event co-ordination: ian.carbutt@btinternet.com
• Theme and Army Lists: i.newell1953@gmail.com

Thank you and 'May the dice be with you'!!

Hi ... all potential attendees please be aware that the 2026 ammendments to lists & Rules will be used.
regards
Ian Newell

Hi

Are there spaces left for this event?  Fresh meat looking to learn the system the hard way.

Quote from: Gangleader147 on January 12, 2026, 11:02:52 PMHi

Are there spaces left for this event?  Fresh meat looking to learn the system the hard way.

Hi, thank you for your interest. Please drop me a line ian.carbutt@btinternet.com and we can discuss further. Many thanks Ian

Havoc on the Hamble! Myths and Legends III
                                     
Hi everyone, we are delighted to be able to announce that we are now taking entrants for our third Havoc on the Hamble! Event which will take place at Sarisbury Green Wargames Club on 16th May. As there is limited space again, we would like to give you this opportunity to 'sign-up' for this year's event!!

Please don't be shy in coming forward: to avoid being on the reserves list or missing out completely!  Here's a quick summary of the event:

The 'Myths and Legends' theme will be continued. As such, all entrants must include a Legendary army commander, who must be named and must have reasonable justification for their Legendary status, in their list. The majority of 'names' will be known, however, players opting for an unusual Legendary army commander will be required to provide justification for that individual. The date of the army must correspond with the adult life-span of the Legendary character.

Army lists must be approved by Saturday May 2nd and may be submitted any time until Friday 1st May, but once approved, may not be changed or altered. Late submissions and late approvals will be penalised. All list to be sent to i.newell1953@gmail.com

The entrance fee will be held at last year's rate of £17:00 per person. We will again offer three games during the day (arrive 08:30 for a start at 09:00). There will be refreshments and it's still free parking too!
As places are limited, we would encourage you to send your entrance fee through quickly and secure your place. Payments can be made via PayPal (Friends and Family please) using my email address: ian.carbutt@btinternet.com or to my personal bank account. Details upon request.

If you are interested in coming and becoming a 'Legend', or have any questions about the competition, please drop me a line ian.carbutt@btinternet.com soon. For more info about our theme, of 'Myths and Legends' and how to build your army list, contact Ian Newell via i.newell1953@gmail.com.

Most of all, we are looking forward to seeing you there and another great event!

May the dice be with you!

Ian and Ian

Entered

As people have asked for guidance regarding "Legendary"  have just posted

Havok on the Hamble – Definition of Legendary
The Oxford Dictionary defines a Legend as ..
1/. Someone described in or based on a character from a 'legend' such as Achilles or King Arthur.
2/. A character who was remarkable enough to be famous or very well known, who accomplished remarkable or outstanding feats.
3/. A character that leaves their mark on history through their deeds, actions or reputation.

For a named character to be 'approved' as Legendary they must
1/. Have left their mark on history through military success (eg Hannibal, Alexander, Julius Caesar, Timur)
2/. Have become a national symbol, with associated myth or statues ... (eg Robert the Bruce, Vercingetorix, Boudica)
3/. Have become a psychological symbol or representation of folk or popular belief. (eg above names).
Finally, please refer to the MeG Army Lists as issued by RJC, an outstanding work which contains histories and historical campaigns and battles. If your proposed legendary character is not mentioned in the appropriate army list, suggest it has a high probability of been rejected
Note : The them for 'Havoc on the Hamble' is "Myths and Legends", hence the Legendary character may be historical or mythical (eg King Arthur, Saint George...)

Ian Newell
13/02/26

i.newell1953@gmail.com

Unfortunately one player has withdrawn due to family issues. This means we now have an odd number of players. We are offering a free ticket if someone wants to attend. The comp details are in this post. Appreciate this is short notice as the comp is this Saturday (May 16th). If intersted please contact me (Ian Newell) at i.newell1953@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance 

Havoc On the Hamble
Myths & Legends III : May 16th 2026
ROUND 1


Nigel Porter       Vs      Paul Webb
(Theban Greek 362 BCE)         (Alexandrian Macedonian 328 BCE)

Jason Humphrey      Vs      Richard Jeffrey Cook
(Later Carthage 216 BCE)      (Classical Indian 320 BCE)

Ian Newell       Vs      Brian Robinson
(Hunnic 451CE)            (Late Republican Roman 45BCE)

Robin Spence       Vs      Kevan Reed
(Norman 1060CE)            (Viking 1066CE)

David Isherwood      Vs      Dave Parish
(Normans Italy 1071 CE)         (Feudal Castile & Leon 1097CE)

Matthew Haywood   Vs      Dave Turner
(Catalan Company 1304CE)         (Later Crusader 1192CE)

      Ian Carbutt         Vs      Ian Hambly
      (Free Company 1380CE)         (Early 100YW English 1355CE)

      Rob Brand         Vs      Dave Fairbrother
      (100 YW French 1429CE)         (100 YW French 1429CE)

      Marek Wyspianski   Vs      Nik Gaugroger
      (Hungarian Black Army 1443CE)      (Edward IV English 1475CE)

Sarisbury Green club hosted the third Havoc on the Hamble MeG competition yesterday, the largest so far. An enjoyable day for all concerned with many inspiring armies and games. Thanks to all attendees and organisers; and congrats to RJC for winning.

Well done to Ian and Ian for organising a great event. 
Thank you to my opponents, Jason, Dave and Dave. Particular apologies to Jason for my outrageous luck in the first game where I had great cards and great dice - a difficult combination to face...
In the final game I lost 6 TUGs and had a 7th TuG one wound from breaking (my army would have broken!) before I finally won. Chandragupta Maurya would have been proud!

Richard