About Beorgwic

Beorgwic is the Ancient Arts Fellowship's annual interclub event, held over the October long weekend. Beorgwic 09 Flyer

The previous years the event has been run, we have enjoyed enormous success, with around 150 people turning up to each event from over half a dozen different groups, with a high standard of equipment and combat, and over 40 fighters taking part each day.

Where is it located?

The event is run on Danelaw's property in the Southern Highlands, which is situated about 2 hrs drive from Sydney and 1.5 hrs from Canberra. On their excellent site we have built several buildings and improvements in a period style, and are adding to these every year.

Download PDF documents with detailed directions to the site from Canberra or from Sydney. (Adobe Reader required - thanks to Danelaw for providing these).

JPG versions are available for those who for any reason cannot read PDF files.

There are a plethora of suitable camping sites, as well as a number pit toilets. There is also the possibility of using the showers built by Danelaw at the other end of the site.

What goes on?

Fighting and Archery

The fighting is run under AAF standard interclub rules, and although there is no limit on the length of spears, those of excessive length will find it rather hard going in the forest. There is also a tournament run every year based on "counted blows".

On the Archery front there is always plenty happening - archery games and events for all ages and skill levels. Stave shoots, 'Harold's right eye' Hastings game, open range times and more.

For more information, please contact the AAF's Archery Marshall at archery@aaf.org.au.

Workshops

There are plenty of workshops to get involved in, from Viking Wire Weaving, to forging, and Roy's famous cider and mead workshop/tasting.

The activity timetable is here - Activity Booking Form and Timetable. Please CIRCLE the activities/s of your choice on the timetable and send it in with the application form. Please note the following: a) First in, first placed. We will let you know which workshop you are booked for; b) There is a limitation on numbers for most workshops, please do not apply for everything.

If you have a workshop you want to run or one you really, really want someone else to run, let us know. To help us plan resources and timetabling please contact bw.workshops@aaf.org.au or download the Beorgwic Workshop Form and return it to us as soon as possible (so that we can schedule it).

Feasts, Entertainment and Markets

The AAF will be catering the evening feasts this year, see the flyer for the menu. There will also be simple kid's dinners provided before the feasts.

The Market will be held over Saturday lunchtime. Anyone and everyone who has something to sell is welcome – bring your goods and a blanket and we’ll provide the space to set up!

Smoking Policy

For reasons of cleanliness and protecting the environment, smoking of butted cigarettes on site is PROHIBITED. Cigars, tobacco pipes and roll-your-owns are permitted. Please respect this policy, or you may be escorted off the site.

See you there!

Beorgwic is an excellent re-enactment camping event with a wide range of activities for the whole family, as demonstrated by the good turnout of kids we get every year.

Book for this year's Beorgwic today!

Booking And Indemnity Form
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM TO BOOK!
Bookings are not valid until we have received your Booking and Indemnity Form and full payment.

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Cost

Adults: $80 if paid before 19th of September

Teenagers (age 13-17): $40

Children: Free!

Bank details for direct deposit:

Community CPS Credit Union BSB: 805-022 Account: 000314948. Please add your name, and if appropriate, your group as a reference to the deposit. We also accept cheque and money orders.

Site Access

The front gate and one of the internal gates have combination locks. A week before the event we'll be sending out an email or sms (if you have provided us with a mobile number) with the code. If for whatever reason you don't get the code please, please contact Michael on 0431 433 129. Don't leave it behind! It’s a looong walk to the site to find someone to let you in. The AAF now owns a mobile that has coverage at the site and it will be on for the weekend only - 0439 782 752. There is a public phone in Nerriga if you need it.

Contact the organisers!

Email addresses here

The forms are available as word docs here Forms for Beorgwic 09

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