Nottinghill Coill Baronial War Practice
(2010-09-17 - 2010-09-19 - Site opens at & Closes at )
Ritterwald
Come join the Canton of Ritterwald and the Barony of Nottinghill Coill as we prepare for War of the Wings V with a day full of light- and heavy-weapons melee scenarios, teaching of the various techniques and arts of war, and target and combat archery. Website: http://www.ritterwald.com/baronial-war-practice.html
Martial Activities: Heavy- and light-weapons melee and instruction. No tournaments. Target archery & combat archery. This will be one of the last opportunities to authorize in heavy and light weapons prior to War of the Wings V!
Arts & Sciences Activities: All are invited to display their finest Baronial, Canton, or personal heraldry for use in a processional. The competition will be decided by a blind populace vote. All are encouraged to participate!
Cost:
Adult, Members: $6.00 Day Trip, $8.00 Feast, $4.00 Camping
Adult, Non-members: $11.00 Day Trip, $8.00 Feast, $4.00 Camping
Youth, 6–17: $5.00 Day Trip, $8.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Children, 0- 5: $0.00 Day Trip, $0.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Ritterwald
Site: Allhard Manor. 1042 Woodland Drive, New Ellenton, South Carolina 29809. Site is 50 acres of including woods and a large, beautiful open field with plenty of space for all martial scenarios. Site features both hot and cold showers, a large fire pit, ample parking, plenty of room for tent camping, and room for merchants. Site is wet and pet friendly.
Site Restrictions: Above ground fire pits only; please do not dig holes. Pets are allowed if on leash at all times and please police pet . . . no residue in public areas! At the request of Alhhard Manor, the horses, the paddocks (except parking paddock) and BOTH houses are strictly off limits; please respect their request.
Feast Information: An Irish feast will be provided by Lord Axum O\'Neal. Please contact him at smsoforic at aol.com with any dietary concerns.
Merchanting Information: Plenty of space will be available for merchants, and merchanting is encouraged. Please contact THL Arielle of Beinn Dhubh (gillasd at bellsouth.net) at least one week prior to the event so placement can be reserved. There will also be an open SCA yard sale on site during the event. Everyone is invited to bring their unneeded period items to sale, barter, or give away. Yard sale participants will have to bring their own blanket, table, or dayshade to set up their wares.
Other Information: Ample space is available on site for camping and dayshade set-up. Local hotel information is available on the event webpage.
Event Steward: Lord Diederich Von Basel (Ralph Morris), 756 Palm Drive, Aiken, SC 29803, Phone: (803) 642-2391, E-mail: diederichvonbasel[AT]hotmail.com
Reservations: Baroness Morwenna Trevethan (Marie Frazer), 135 Oakcrest Lane, Aiken, SC 29803, Phone: (803) 652-7230, E-mail: bwahaha[AT]spiritcom.net
From Points North and East: Find your best route to Interstate 20 westbound. Take Interstate 20 to Exit 18, Aiken, SC (Hwy 19). Take Rte. 19 South through Aiken and into New Ellenton. At the only light in New Ellenton (there\'s a used car dealer on the left), turn right on Smith Ave. At the end of Smith Ave., turn left onto Old Whiskey Rd. Take the first right onto Woodland Dr. The drive just over 1 mile; the driveway is on the right. NOTE: Driveway is ~1/2 mile long!
From Augusta: Cross the Savannah River on Sand Bar Ferry Rd into and through Beech Island. Go through the two lights on the east side of Beech Island and under the overpass, staying on highway 278. Go ~14 miles to Woodland Dr. (2 roads intersect close together, Woodland is the 2nd one.) Turn left (at the Public Golf course sign) and go ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long!
From Points South and East: Find the best route to Rte. 278 westbound toward Aiken/Augusta. Take Rte. 278 until you reach New Ellenton and the juncture with Rte. 19. Cross Rte. 19 at the light and continue on 278. Go ~1 mile farther on Rte. 278 then take the first right onto Woodland Dr. (across from the Public Golf course sign). Drive ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long!