It
is the autumn of 1066 on the island of England and we all know what
that means…….
King
Harold has called all good Saxons and his Welsh allies to come to the
defense of his lands from the Norman Pretender, Duke William of
Normandy. The fyrd has been called north to Stamford Bridge to push
back Harold Hardrada and his Northmen leaving the south coast of
England open to invasion from Normandy. So far the weather has been in
our favor and storms have kept the crossing impossible. Our luck cannot
hold out forever. Already there are spys and Norman raiders ranging
across the south. Without the fyrd we are defenseless. Cattle are
stolen, women and children are burned out of their houses, prying eyes
are stealing our secrets. King Harold sends word to all able-bodies
people who hold England dear to their hearts to gather and resist. Can
something as simple as an arrow change the course of history?
Lord
Robert and Lady Isabel have offered up Goodrich Castle again as a
gathering place for resistance and preparations for war. Anyone who can
draw a bow is asked to come and sharpen their skills regardless of
experience. There will be beginners who have never lifted a bow before
up to experienced marksmen willing to teach. Our tasks are to hunt the
forests to gather provisions for the fyrd and while we hunt to pick off
any spies or raiders we come across. For those without a bow we can
offer training and practice in thrown weapons such as knives and axes.
Archery tactics will be discussed and practiced. There will be Royal
Rounds, a clout shoot, a flight shoot, as well as hunting in the
surrounding forest for meat for the kettles.
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The hunting will take place in an old section of woods that has NOT
been taken care of.
There will be stream crossings and toppled trees.
We will be climbing over 3-foot high tree trunks in order to shoot at
the 12 animals in His Grace's Forest and we will fully exhaust
ourselves.
NOTE: This will require archers to have substantial footwear and to
be dressed appropriately for hunting and skulking after
spies!.
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In addition to Archery, there will be training and
competition in ax, spear, and knife throwing as well as in fighting
with the new lightweight sword, the rapier.
Children wishing to train as
part of the war
band may do so, provided their parents or guardian are
present.
Lord Robert’s household will provide two large pots of hot vittles for
the mid-day meal. Lord Robert has ordered his stewards to
prepare
two fine stews (one with meat and the other without), breads, cheeses,
and fruit in season as well as suitable drinks. None go
hungry at
Castle Goodrich!
A primitive camp will be established
late on the day before the gathering and will disband the morning after
the gathering. For those not able to camp, a few of the local
steadings have offered accommodations (“crash space”) as space allows.
Any Archers may request camping or
“castle” accommodations for themselves and their
families by contacting Lisette la Vinhala at reservations@panthervale.com
Event
reservations are not required but they are highly desirable for
planning the dayboard. Just send an email note with Lost Tip
in the subject line and indicate who you are and how many will be
attending with you to the Lost Tip reservations line by clicking here.
Site Map
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Event Information
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the event information suitable for printing
is available by clicking here.
Lost
Tip Archers' Gathering Schedule
Friday, September 16
1:00 pm
Site
Opens for Campers
Saturday, September 17
9:00
Site
Opens
9:30 – 11:00
11:00 –
12:30
12:30 – 1:30
1:30 – 3:00
Royal
Rounds
Shooting on the Roving Range
Workshop
- (more...)
3:00 – 4:30
Axe, Knife,and Spear Throwing
Hunting in His Lor Robert's Forest
Workshop - (more...)
4:30 - 5:30
5:30 - 6:00
Awards
Ceremony
Evening
Activities
for Campers and Others who are interested (more...)
Sunday, September 18
11:00
Site
Closes
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Lost Tip Youth Activities
The Lost Tip Youth Activities are listed here.
Lost Tip Dayboard
There will be a dayboard from about 12:30 to 1:30 pm
The menu is listed here
Please bring a camp chair - we will provide tables!
The
gathering will be held in the usual autumn sunshine of Vermont
(bright and/or liquid).
Parking
right on the site is somewhat limited,
so carpooling is suggested -
cuts down on travel costs as well.
There is ample parking within walking distance.
Directions to the site:
Proceed in the most convenient fashion on I-89 to exit 4 (Randolph).
Turn down the hill past McDonalds.
Go about 1/3 mile following the SCA signs.
Turn left onto Fish Hill Road and go about
1/3 mile.
Turn left on to the first road (it's dirt) - Voghell Road and to the
Lost Tip site,
which is at the end of the road on the left (1/3 mile).
Google
Map of Site
The satellite version shows the Flight
Range (diagonal brown fan north of the house)
and the Royal Round Range (brighter green rectangle west of the house).
The
site
opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM.
(Camping opens the evening before and closes the
morning after the gathering.)
General Admission Fee:
(including the Day Board)
Adult Members: $15*
Youth 13 to 17: $10.00
Children 7 to 12: $5.00
Children under 7: Free
Member Family Maximum**: $30.00
Non-member Family Maximum**: $35.00
Camping/Steading: No Charge
(*Adult that have either a membership card or a new
member pass receive a $5 discount).
(**Families can only be parents and children - natural , adopted or
foster)
Checks are payable to :
The Shire of Panther Vale, SCA Inc
No reservations are needed.
The Co-Autocrats are Lord Robert Toxophilus of Werchesope
(mka Robert Goodrich) at Lost
Tip Autocrat.
or by phone, no later than 9 PM, at 802-728-5719
and
Lisette la Vinhala (mka Anita Kelman) at
anitakelman2@gmail.com
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