‘Swords in the Park’ is on for 23 Aug
Keeping a weather eye on the, er, weather, we will go ahead with this evening’s session; meet by the OCRA Pavilion at 7.30pm.
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Events
Swords in the Park
Our HEMA sessions indoors have finished for this term, so to tide us over the Summer, the plan is: Swords in the Park! The outdoor study group will be subject to the British weather and daylight, but the additional space should allow us a little more freedom to move around. …
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Events: Medieval ‘Sword School’ – Thurs 19 July
As part of Okehampton Sports and Fitness Festival, we present Sword School: Foundation Skills in Medieval long sword. Three 20-minute taster sessions (non-contact) with West Devon Swords: 6.30-7.30pm, Thursday 19 July, Pavilion in the Park. …
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Bluebell Sunday at Okehampton Castle
In blazing sunshine, West Devon Swords mounted a range of activities to mark Okehampton Castle’s annual open day; Bluebell Sunday. …
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See us for Bluebell Sunday, Okehampton Castle
We will be at the Bluebell Sunday open day at Okehampton Castle this Sunday 20th May from 10am til around 3.30pm.
Expect plastic fencing for the kids, some historical swordplay demos, some talks and a car-load of swords… …
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Coming events 2018 – HEMA
As the season for Historical European Martial Arts gets into full swing, here’s a list of some of the forthcoming events we’ll be attending. We have some local events for study classes and demonstrations, with some further events around the country.
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Children’s Half Term Holiday Activities 2018
At the end of another week of half term holiday activities, West Devon Swords delivered fencing and archery for both of OCRA‘s Sport and Art Days, using the Go Fence and Arrows plastic kits, plus a dedicated, full metal Fencing and Archery Camp sandwiched between. …
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Juniors and Adults Fencing for 2018
New for January 2018
Juniors’ Introduction to Olympic Foil
Juniors’ fencing returns to Parklands Leisure centre:
- Tuesdays, 5-6pm
- Commencing Jan. 16th
- Parklands Sports Hall
- 4-week short course
- Ages 8-14yrs
- Equipment provided
- £20
- Contact: Robin Catling 07956 409818 or westdevonswords@gmail.com
Adults Introduction to Epée – the Spirit of the Duel!
- Tuesdays, 7-8pm
- Commencing Jan. 16th
- Okehampton College Drama Studio
- 4-week short course
- Ages 15yrs+
- Equipment provided
- £20
- Contact: Robin Catling 07956 409818 or westdevonswords@gmail.com
Historical Swordplay
- Thursdays 8-9.30pm
- Re-commencing Jan. 11th
- Okehampton Baptist Church
- Continuing rapier, longsword, sword and buckler
- Ages 16yrs+
- Equipment provided
- £6 per session
- See more at westdevonswords.info
- Contact: Robin Catling 07956 409818 or westdevonswords@gmail.com
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Historical swordplay continues November 2017
Our historical combat class for adults continues November 2nd at 8pm in Okehampton. Progressing with single sword, sword and buckler, dagger and rapier, there is optional light free-play in some of the weapons.
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