Phoenix Company Medieval Weekends
As the early morning mist rolls over the encampment, the unmistakable rustling sound of mail armour comes from the Pavilion tents. From the mist two hardened veterans emerge, armed with mace and shield, and face one another. If you could see through the full-face helms, you would see small smiles crack upon their faces. The two powerful men charge forward shouting, bashing weapons and shield. No it's not a 12-century duel but another day beginning at the Phoenix Company camp.
Location: Camp Rangi Woods (Click For Map)
Date: 14 - 16 April 2000
Aims of the weekend
 | To get together members of the Phoenix Company from all the different groups around NZ |
| To share and exchange knowledge and a common interest about medieval re enactment. |
| To train together in different forms of combat style |
| To maintain the high level of combat safety through out the companies. |
Plan highlights
| A 20-year veteran of English re-enactment talking on the English long bow and their construction, also his view on the state of the re-enactment movement in England. |
| Combine Company’s dance |
| Veterans tell unbelievable true stories |
| Siege tower assault. |
| Insight and training in 14th century plate combat |
Other Plan events
| Bridge combat |
| Mass combat |
| Combat Training. |
| Tablet weaving. |
| Belly Dancing. |
| Dance (lots of). |
| Tent Making. |
| Shoe making. |
| Armour making. |
| Crossbow construction. |
| Siege engineering. |
| Archery (range open almost all the time). |
| Merchant Row. |
| Feast (potluck Saturday). |
| Swimming in the river (burr) |
What you need to bring:
| Sleeping bag and pillow. |
| Medieval costumes (if you're new contact an established member to borrow some gear). |
| Food and drink for the entire three days. |
| A dish for the pot luck feast. |
| Feasting kit (plate, knife, fork, spoon, plate, vessel and candle with stand). |
| Weapons and armour. |
| Any projects you are undertaking you want to show or need help with. |
Event Costs: Weekend $25 Day $10
For more information Contact
Andrew in Palmerston North