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The Barony of Ynys Fawr is the Tasmanian branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)

31/10/2026

Time is running out! Pre-bookings close 8 November.

Saturday 14 November at Lower Barrington Community Hall – a proper medieval-style feast of food, drink and good company after a day at the Tasmania Medieval Festival in Sheffield.

Make an attempt at pre-1600 clothing (loaner gear available if you ask when booking).

$60 / $35 for 12 & under. Shuttle from the festival site.
Don’t miss out – book now!
email: [email protected] or visit ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org

24/10/2026

Heavy armoured combat and rapier training take place every Wednesday from 7pm at CrossFit 42 South Gym, 2/4b Patrick Street, Hobart.

One charge covers both activities: $3 for members and $13 for non-members. Loaner gear is available for those starting out, and experienced fighters and marshals are on hand to help newcomers learn safely.

Whether you are interested in the clang of rattan weapons in full armour or the lighter, more swashbuckling style of rapier, you are welcome to come along and try.

For more information contact the relevant marshals via the website, or simply turn up and introduce yourself.

Photo credit: Ursus of Anglesey

23/10/2026

The Barony of Ynys Fawr will be demonstrating at Knight Fight, the Tasmanian Medieval Festival, on 14–15 November at the Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Railway grounds in Sheffield.

As an adjunct to the combat-focused activities there, we will also host a feast that evening at Lower Barrington Community Hall to share other aspects of the SCA experience. A shuttle is available between the two sites, free for SCA member demo participants.

Come and see what the Society for Creative Anachronism has to offer. Further details are on the baronial website. ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org

Photo Credit: Trinette J

21/10/2026

Join the Barony of Ynys Fawr for the Knight Fight Feast on Saturday 14 November at Lower Barrington Community Hall, 1027 Sheffield Main Road, Lower Barrington.
The SCA invites you to a night of food, song and merriment featuring a sumptuous variety of food and drink from ages past. Hall opens at 4:30pm and closes at 10pm. There will be minimal Court.

Attendees are required to make an attempt at pre-1600s costume from any real-world culture. Limited loaner garb and feasting gear are available if requested at the time of booking.

Cost is $60 (or $35 for those 12 and under), which includes the non-member insurance fee where applicable. Most special dietary requirements can be catered for if advised when booking. Bookings close 8 November.

A $7 shuttle bus is available to and from the nearby Sheffield Knight Fight site of the Tasmanian Medieval Festival. Free for SCA member demo participants.

Bookings and further details: ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org

14/09/2026

Thinking of joining us more regularly?
SCA membership in Australia is only $45 a year. It removes the $10 non-member insurance surcharge at every activity and event, lets you hold office or run events, and includes the Kingdom newsletter Pegasus.
Join online: registry.sca.org.au

It’s one of the best-value hobbies around.

12/09/2026

Fox Hunt Fencing Tournament – Saturday 3 October at Kingston Scout Hall.

Best-of-three format. Least-experienced fencers are encouraged to challenge first. The populace holds the power, each attendee gets fox-head tokens to award to the fighters who impress and entertain them most.
BYO food and drink. Site is wheelchair accessible.

Timetable:
Setup & sign-in 12pm
Armour inspection 12:30
Court 1pm
Awards ~2:30
Close 3pm

Cost: Member adult/child $2 | Non-member adult $12 / child $7.

Bookings close 30 September. Email [email protected].
Come cheer, challenge, or just enjoy the hunt!

10/09/2026

Curious about medieval and Renaissance recreation in Tasmania?
The Barony of Ynys Fawr is the SCA group covering the whole island. We research and practice arts, sciences, martial arts, dance, music, cooking and more from before 1600 CE.
You don’t need membership or experience to try us out. Start by contacting our Chatelaine ([email protected]) or simply come to a regular activity. Loaner garb (Gold Key) is available for garbedevents.
Full welcome guide: ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/welcome

This could be the beginning of something big.
📷Ben Pocius

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events! For more information and to book, please visit https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/

To keep up to date on local events and chat to our members, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DDGZXNZ6D/

3 October - Fox Hunt Fencing Tournament -
Kingston Scout Hall, Kingston Tasmania 7050
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/fox-hunt-fencing-tournament/

14-15 November - Sheffield Medieval Festival (Demo) - Sheffield Steam Grounds

14 November - Sheffield Medieval Festival Feast -
Lower Barrington Community Hall
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/knight-fight-feast-14-november/?preview=true

5 December - Taverne du Sanglier Noir - Fern Tree Community Centre
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/upcoming-events/

Ynys Fawr Regular Events
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/regular-activities
SOUTH
Wednesdays from 7pm - Weekly Southern Heavy Armoured and Rapier Training - CrossFit 42 South Gym, 2/4b Patrick St, Hobart

1st and 3rd Sunday of each month - Hobart Archery Training and Arts & Science - HAMST Hall, 320 Main Road, Glenorchy

3rd or 4th Thursday - Social at the Solar - Ashbolt Cresent, Lutana

NORTH
2nd Saturday of each month - Northern Archery and Arts & Sciences - Elizabeth Town

4th Saturday of each month - Launceston Archery, Training and Arts & Sciences - Oswald St, Invermay See less

21/07/2026

The Barony of Ynys Fawr invites all to the WinterSouth Variety Festival, a weekend of martial prowess, arts, and revelry held on August 1–2, AS LXI (2026) in Snug, TAS.
Attendees can enjoy heavy combat, rapier, archery, and a communal feast to break the winter chill. Further details and bookings can be found on the Barony of Ynys Fawr's website.
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/wintersouth-ynys-fawr-1-2-august-2026-variety-festival/

Image: "Alexander's Feast". Folio 72v of the Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 264

20/07/2026

Ynys Fawr Upcoming Events:
1-2 August - WinterSouth - Snug Community Hall
(bookings close 25 July 2026)

8-9 August - Huon Valley Medieval Fest (Demo) - Castle Forbes Bay Recreation Club

14-15 November - Sheffield Medieval Festival (Demo) - Sheffield Steam Grounds

5 December - Taverne du Sanglier Noir - Fern Tree Community Centre
https://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/upcoming-events/

Ynys Fawr Regular Events
SOUTH
Wednesdays from 7pm - Weekly Southern Heavy Armoured and Rapier Training - CrossFit 42 South Gym, 2/4b Patrick St, Hobart

1st and 3rd Sunday of each month - Hobart Archery Training and Arts & Science - HAMST Hall, 320 Main Road, Glenorchy

3rd or 4th Thursday - Social at the Solar - Ashbolt Cresent, Lutana

NORTH

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month - Launceston Archery, Training and Arts & Sciences - Oswald St, Invermay

Address

HAMST Hall, 322 Main Road
Glenorchy, TAS
7010

Website

http://ynysfawr.lochac.sca.org/

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