Stormhold Monthly Bash

A medieval manuscript depicting a monkey and a snail in single combat.

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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.

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July Monthly Bash is brought to you by Orlok Hanbal al Barbari, ably assisted by Julyan Graye of London with a theme of: ‘The Mid-Tudor period (specifically 1547-1558 Edward Vi and Mary I)’. This is the period immediately following the Death of Henry VIII. A tumultuous period following the death of such a significant and long serving ruler.

Both the Rapier and Armoured Combat Tournaments will be timed challenge tournaments. Combatants will take the field, challenging their opponent.

The Arts and Sciences competition theme is the same. Competitors are asked to submit an artistic work in any style which they consider relates to the theme ‘The Mid-Tudor period (specifically 1547-1558 Edward Vi and Mary I)’.

Dates Held on the first Sunday of the month:

    • Sunday, 6th of July 2025 – Theme is the Mid-Tudor period (specifically 1547-1558 Edward Vi and Mary I)

More dates to be announced soon!
Timetable: 10:00 am – Set up
11:00 am – Court
11:30 am – Heavy Tournament
12.30 Lunch/A&S Competition
1.00pm pm – Fencing Tournament
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 Orlok Hanbal al Barbari (July)

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