A regular fixture of the Stormhold calendar, Monthly Bash is a day filled with medieval fun of all sorts. Comprising of heavy and rapier tournaments, and members of the populace pursuing their own interests – singing, sewing, dancing and much more. Some months may have a particular theme or special activity, and there’s always something going on. This is a garbed event, and loaner gear is generally available. If you need to borrow gear, please contact the Hospitaller Lady Fionnghuala nic an tSionnaigh.
Bring a picnic, some craft projects, your armour… Whatever you want! Just be sure to bring yourself. Bookings are not required.

Water and toilets available on site.

February- 1st Feb.

After a fabulous Pride March in the morning, February’s monthly bash will be a twilight affair.

The Arts and Science’s competition for this event will be based on P.R.I.D.E. and however you want to interpret that (letter/s or word)

Please bring a picnic dinner (potluck or for yourself) and your colourful selves.

Tourneys will go ahead if temps are not absurdly hot.
Water pistols, wet sponges and water balloons welcome.

Dates	Held on the first Sunday of the month. 1st Feb- February’s Fabulous Bash
Timetable:	4pm Setup 4.30 Opening Court 5.00pm Rapier Armour Inspections 5.15pm Rapier Tournament 6.00pm Potluck Picnic Dinner 6.30pm Armoured Inspections Close 6.45pm Armoured Tournament 8.00pm Closing Court 8.30 Packdown
Location	Darling Gardens, South Terrace, Clifton Hill, Victoria. Melway map 44 D2.
Bring	It depends what you want to do – projects to work on, armour/protective gear if you wish to fight, and a picnic lunch is always pleasant.
Cost	Members: Free (donation appreciated). Non-Members: Non-members must pay Event Insurance, $10 per adult and $5 per minor. EFTPOS preferred.
Bookings	Bookings are not required.
Note	We are following the Lochac SCA COVID-19 Response Plan. Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend.As this event is in the state of Victoria, please remember that anyone carrying or using any kind of sword in the state – including visitors – must carry proof that they completed the Victorian weapons exemption application process with the SCA Ltd Registrar – see https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/ for detailed information.
Event Steward	Feb-Nicolette de Coulours

Image source: Gorleston Psalter, England (Suffolk), 1310-1324, Add MS 49622, f. 210v, held by the British Library.