Event Information

Battles of Britain
(2010-10-16 - Site opens at 10 AM & Closes at 8 PM)
Yarnvid

Sails have been sited skirting the coast, the Pendragon calls his war-host to defend these islands once again.

Martial Activities: Armored: Both a spear and a pole arm tournament will be held

Target Archery: There will be 2 competitions, one with standard equipment, and one using only combat legal equipment (bows, crossbows, and ammunition)

Thrown weapons: There will be thrown weapons. Also, various exciting fighting scenarios and tourneys to be determined by the Marshall, including sword and shield.

Arts & Sciences Activities: There will be an open competition, all items must some how pertain to the British islands.

Cost:

Adult, Members:

$5.00 Day Trip

Adult and Youth, Non-members:

$10.00 Day Trip

Youth, 11-17:

$5.00 Day Trip

Children, 0– 10:

$0.00 Day Trip

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc.,College of Yarnvid

Site: James L. Hamner Public Library. 16351 Dunn St., Amelia, VA 23002

Site Restrictions: No pets. No Merchants.

Feast Information: Feast will be pot luck. Please bring a dish that will serve 6-8 with you if you plan to attend.

Event Steward’s Information: Mateos of Yarnvid (Matthew Shogreni), 8418 Spruce Pine Dr, Richmond, VA 23235, Phone: (571) 214-1310, E-mail: ShogrenCAM[AT]Yahoo.com

Reservations: Mateos of Yarnvid (Matthew Shogreni), 8418 Spruce Pine Dr, Richmond, VA 23235, Phone: (571) 214-1310, E-mail: ShogrenCAM[AT]Yahoo.com

Directions:
From North: Take your best route to I-95 S # Take exit #79/POWHITE PARKWAY onto I-195 S toward POWHITE PKWY (US-60 W)/US-360 W - go 2.6mi

-Take Left fork onto VA-76 S toward POWHITE PKWY (VA-150)/US-60/US-360 (Toll applies) - go 11.8mi

-Take the AMELIA (US-360)/CHESTERFIELD (I-95) exit onto VA-288 S - go 2.8mi

-Take the HULL ST RD/AMELIA exit onto HULL ST RD(US-360 W) - go 14.3mi

-Continue to follow US-360 W - go 6.1mi

-Turn Right on GOODES BRIDGE RD(US-360-BR) - go 2.1mi

-Bear Left on VIRGINIA ST(VA-38) - go 0.3mi

-Turn Left on DUNN ST - go 0.2mi

-Arrive at 16351 DUNN ST, AMELIA COURT HOUSE, on the Right

From South: Take your best route to I-95 N# Take exit #62/CHESTERFIELD/POWHITE PKWY onto VA-288 N - go 13.7mi

-Take the HULL ST RD/AMELIA exit onto HULL ST RD(US-360 W) - go 14.5mi

-Continue to follow US-360 W - go 6.1mi

-Turn Right on GOODES BRIDGE RD(US-360-BR) - go 2.1mi

-Bear Left on VIRGINIA ST(VA-38) - go 0.3mi

-Turn Left on DUNN ST - go 0.2mi

-Arrive at 16351 DUNN ST, AMELIA COURT HOUSE, on the Right