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by **Phil C** » 06 Apr 2009 23:05

The Dawn Duellists Society ( http://www.dawnduellists.co.uk/ ) is proud to present the Smallsword Symposium, a gathering of those interested in the many and diverse ways of the smallsword- a very much maligned and misunderstood weapon.

The event will happen on Saturday and Sunday 26 and 27th September 2009 in the gymnasium of the Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland.
( http://www.edinburghacademy.org.uk/info ... us/gym.htm )

Price of admission will be £25 for the weekend, reduced to £20 for those with membership of a BFHS recognised society, payment to be taken at the event.

Since this event is open to all it will cover a range of topics of interest from the curious beginner all the way through to the most experienced and practiced of smallsword fencers.

Classes shall be-
Saturday
Basic smallsword skills and terminology- Mr Phil Crawley (DDS Instructor) and Mr Ian Macintyre (DDS Instructor, BFHS CI)
Some thoughts on French courtsword- Mr Ian Macintyre (DDS Instructor, BFHS CI)
An introduction to the New Method- Dr Milo Thurston (LSD Instructor, BFHS CI)

Sunday
Smallsword against other contemporary weapons
A contest to finally see who is right- the New Method or the Common Method
Plus ample opportunity to freeplay, learn and meet other like minded people.

If you are interested, and to register, please contact Phil Crawley (organiser) for more details on

smallswordsymposium@googlemail.com

by **J Marwood** » 06 Apr 2009 23:30

After I was caught out at SWASH, I think it may be worth adding any equipment requirements for the classes.

by **The Salmon Lord** » 07 Apr 2009 11:23

I beleive its included as part of the vast information pack available to those who are interested.

This is as I have postulated in my blog biscuits of considerable scaryness.

by **admin** » 07 Apr 2009 11:27

That sounds like an excellent event.

by **The Salmon Lord** » 09 Apr 2009 12:02

Two days on one weapon is I think the future.

by **Paul B** » 09 Apr 2009 20:59

Will there be a tournament?

by **The Salmon Lord** » 14 Apr 2009 13:29

"A contest to finally see who is right- the New Method or the Common Method "

by **The Salmon Lord** » 24 Apr 2009 13:36

If you are interested please contact Phil. Even if its just a note of interest it is helpful. And he will give you far more details by reply.

And frankly why not be interested? After all it’s the most noble and manly (or womanly for those ladies out there) of weapons. :-)

by **Phil C** » 07 Aug 2009 16:52

This is definitely going ahead.

There is a huge amount of interest and numbers may even have to be capped soon.

Plans are already afoot to maintain the momentum of this event and SS 2 and 3 are alreay in the planinng stages...

by **andy d** » 07 Aug 2009 23:28

Phil hi,
Any news on accommodation ?? got 30 inch of pure sex a la sir William to give you all, better than taking on those long pointy rapier people which is all I get down here. Looking forward to meeting up again

by **The Salmon Lord** » 09 Aug 2009 09:28

Edinburgh is the UKs third biggest tourist city. B&Bs are plentiful. Especially as its out of season theres housld be no big issue getting a room.

I'd offer crash space but Bethan and Milo have fist dibs.

by **Nikos** » 09 Aug 2009 16:15

I am looking at the possibility of coming at the moment, just checking dates/costs etc, hopefully will be able to do it.

by **andy d** » 09 Aug 2009 21:46

[quote="The Salmon Lord"]Edinburgh is the UKs third biggest tourist city. B&Bs are plentiful. Especially as its out of season theres housld be no big issue getting a room.

Cheers Ian ,
just getting a handle on costs north of middlesborough

by **The Salmon Lord** » 26 Sep 2009 17:20

Day one has been very good if a little "continetal" in terms of time keeping.

Off to pub soon.

by **Neil Cardy** » 28 Sep 2009 05:12

A great weekend. Thanks to Phil for organising it and teaching along with Ian and Milo. I'm looking forward to SS2.

by **knirirr** » 28 Sep 2009 19:35

Thanks, that was a most enjoyable event. It made a pleasant change to encounter opponents with matching weapons, and it was also interesting to see another system.

by **Phil C** » 29 Sep 2009 16:42

Thanks for turning up.

There are already plans for expansion and improvements for the one next year as I have more of an idea of what is wanted by you all and required by an event.

BTW If any of you want more patches (a guaranteed limited edition!) then there are still a few left over- PM me.

by **Phil C** » 08 Oct 2009 21:39

Pics at last- mostly of the first day-here

by **andy d** » 16 Oct 2009 21:20

YHO Phil have we got the group photo availalbe? just practicing my stitching with the patch excellent weekend :-)

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