Beorg-wic
Beorg-wic is the AAF's annual camping event. Reenactors from across the country gather for a long weekend in the Southern Highlands of feasting, crafting, fighting and archery.
Where is it located?
The event is held annually at the Beorgwic end of Danelaw’s 120-acre property. It is about two hours drive from Canberra and three and a half hours from Sydney. The site offers good camping areas, pit and composting toilets and a long fire pit for socialising. There is no drinking water on site so bring all you need. There are maps on the AAF website (www.aaf.org.au) and we will be putting up signs. Gate codes will be provided once we have confirmation of your booking and payment.
Download PDF documents with detailed directions to the site from Canberra or from Sydney. (Adobe Reader required).
When
October long weekend. The site is generally open for arrivals on Friday afternoon and closed Monday afternoon. Any persons wishing to remain after the AAF leaves must negotiate to do so with Danelaw.
Danegeld and Pricing
The AAF runs Beorgwic with the aim of breaking even and all profits from the event are channeled back into making the event better. Danelaw is paid a Danegeld that helps pay for improvements to the site.
Prices cover a feast on Saturday and Sunday night:
- Adults $80 (a late fee of $20 will be incurred if you do not register and pay by 16 September)
- Children over 13 are $40
- Children 12 and under are free.
Children must have either a parent or guardian with them at the event.
Catering
Feasts will be provide Saturday and Sunday night, Vegetarian (not vegan) options will be available; ALL other meals are the patron's responsibility. The last event's menu is as follows. Be aware that the menu is subject to change at short notice and, if necessary, be sure to provide any dietary requirements on the registration form.
| Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|
|
Swedish meatballs and sauce |
Venison pie |
|
Honey glazed root vegetables |
Honey glazed root vegetables Cockeral in Civey and bread Tart de Bry |
| Honey Saffron goo and ginger biscuits |
Pear tart and cream |
Children's meal
If you are interested in joining, there is a simple kids' dinner provided earlier in the evening, made up of kebabs, sausages, cheese, veggie sticks, sparkling apple juice, fruit and cake.
Vinlands Coffee House and Tavern
Vinlands Coffee House was at Beorgwic last year with the full range of wares (see below) and also ran the Tavern with all your old favourites and soon to be new ones we hope!
- Beers, stouts and ales of various makes (now is the time to put in requests!)
- Bulmers: perry and ciders
- Rikorderlig perry and ciders:
- Mead: Maxwells honey Maxwells spiced Maxwells liqueur
- Vanilla, Cinnamon and Ginger Honey Liqueur
- Stones Alcoholic Ginger Beer:
- Hot Drinks: Coffee, Mexican Hot chocolate, Black tea, Turkish coffee, Turkish Apple tea
- Selections of fine cakes and biscuits and of course the dark ages world famous Chocolate soldiers.
Activities
Workshops and Market Day
Market runs at lunch times.
This is a selection of workshops that were run at the last event:
- Viking Wire Weaving
- Basic Forging
- Making a 14thC Leather Purse
- Fingerloop Braiding
- Tapestry Stitching
- Tablet Weaving
If you would like to run a workshop or activity in the next event, please contact us.
Archery
We normally run archery sessions both days, with basic target archery for beginners and archery games for the more experienced archers.
Combat
The AAF likes to introduce a wider variety of scenarios to re-invigorate combat this year; any suggestions should be forwarded onto the chief marshal.
All group combat is head blow; most is forearm (we will have some vambraces to lend if you wish).
Min. requirements: gauntlets, helmet, age 18 (or 16 with written permission from parent or legal guardian to be submitted with form).
Bardic Competition
A Bardic competition is generally held on Sunday night in the tavern; jokes, stories, music and interpretive dance all welcome.
Site rules and regulations
Parking
The road is used by other property owners so clear passage for large vehicles (including semi trailers and road graders) is needed at all times. Parking should not be visible from the campsite and preferably on the opposite side of the road from the event. If a club member asks you to move your vehicle please do so promptly.
Smoking
Danelaw does not permit the smoking of butted cigarettes on site; any person found doing so will be asked to leave.
Camping
Additional camping areas have been cleared for non-period tents. On arrival please rendezvous with the site marshal if you need assistance finding the right spot to camp. Camping will be first in best dressed, please contact us at bw.site@aaf.org.au if you have concerns about fitting a large tent.
Drinking water, rubbish and fire materials
The site has no running water; please bring your own drinking water with you. Groups are expected to remove all their rubbish from the site themselves. The AAF provides fire materials only for the kitchen and central fire pit, if you wish to have a campfire you will need to provide your own fuel.
First aid officers
First aid officers will be wearing white armbands with a red grumpy man.
On the day
The AAF has a mobile that works on site, if you have issues please ring 0439 782 752 and we will tell you where to go, this phone will only be available on the weekend so please don't try and call it in the meantime. There is a public phone in Nerriga if you need it.
When you get to front gate it will have a black code padlock on it (along with several normal metal ones). The code for the padlock will be sent to you after you register, please ensure that everyone you know is coming has the code and that they know how to open the lock.
To open, turn the tumblers to the code, then squeeze the metal shank down into the black body of the lock, it will click then spring open. If it does not open check the tumblers are set on the code, give in a shake and pull then try squeezing again.
