Newcastle Traditional Archery Day - Fire and Steel

The event is open to all pre-18th Century historical re-enactment groups that use the bow. This does not necessarily mean that it need be a primary weapon on the battlefield or during your general re-enactment, but was used in some form. This includes as a theoretical proposal (a la Neade's Double Armed Man). If you are not sure that you fit into this category you are welcome to email us and discuss your proposal.

This is a "Linen and Wool" event, meaning that we expect people to turn up dressed, and outfitted (bows includes) appropriately for your chosen time and place. You don't need to be perfect, but we do expect a reasonable standard of dress and reserve the right to refuse entry to those that fall too far outside this (not unreasonable) request. You are also invited to bring your period style standard or banner to raise on the day.

The exceptions to this rule will be the HVTA themselves.

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Getting to the HVTA site.

From Sydney:

Take the freeway north to Newcastle. Drive past the Newcastle off ramp until to come to the end of the freeway. There will be a roundabout here. Turn back the way you came. Just past the truck stopping bay (500m from the roundabout) there is is a small dirt road just beyond a light pole. Turn into that road. Go up the road, through the gate (making sure that you close it behind you) and about 400m past that you will come to the sheds etc. Park amongst the trees.

The cost for the day is $12 and includes a BBQ lunch (sausage sandwiches etc) provided for by the HVTA. Members of the HVTA or associated clubs may participate at a cost of $2. Cans of soft drink will be available for $1 on the day, but you are welcome to bring your own food or drink on the day, but we do insist that those who will be loosing arrows on the day not partake of alcohol or any other mind altering drugs. You will need to sign in on the day, but we would appreciate an RSVP for those attending by the 21st of July.

Overnight camping is permitted, but you will need to contact us for details before hand.

Events on the day will include a 3D rubber animal target shoot in light bushland, "The Running Pig" moving target, "bird targets" (for which you will need a light poundage bow or flu-flus) speed shoot and other events as announced.

There are no prizes for this event (unless someone wants to donate some), rather the event is for the enjoyment of archery.

The use of aluminium arrows, compound bows or sights or any of that sort of rubbish is not permitted during this event. The same of broadheads etc. Field, target and some bodkin points will be permitted only on the range.

Traders are very welcome and there is no charge to sell at this event. Bring your table, cloak or whatever.

From North of Newcastle:

As you come over the Hexham Bridge turn right, onto the New England Highway. Turn left onto John Renshaw Drive (towards Cessnock). Turn left at the roundabout towards Sydney. Just past the truck stopping bay (500m from the roundabout) there is is a small dirt road just beyond a light pole. Turn into that road. Go up the road, through the gate (making sure that you close it behind you) and about 400m past that you will come to the sheds etc. Park amongst the trees.

From Maitland:

Heads towards Newcastle. Turn right onto Weakleys Drive. Go through the roundabout towards Sydney. Just past the truck stopping bay (500m from the roundabout) there is is a small dirt road just beyond a light pole. Turn into that road. Go up the road, through the gate (making sure that you close it behind you) and about 400m past that you will come to the sheds etc. Park amongst the trees.

Contact details.

In case you have any problems or queries for the 17th of July RSVP

Email: Heath spear@NOSPAMbigpond.net.au

NB: Remove NOSPAM from the address line of your email.

PH: 02 49689964 (AH)