WHAT'S ON
What's On?
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At Saorsa, we run and take part in many events through the year. You can find any events that we're taking part in listed below.
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Our events are not just HEMA events! They include performances, stage combat workshops, kilt talks, weapons talks and experience days!
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Want to know what we've been up to in past events? Check out our Events page!
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Want more information? Want us to teach at or list your upcoming event?
Contact us here!
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Fight Camp 2025
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FightCamp 2024 runs from 1st to 3rd of August, at the usual venue near Kenilworth/Coventry.
Camping space is free and there are local hotels. FightCamp is the largest current UK event, with around 250 attendees, and they generally have over 40 classes, as well as competitions, traders and more.​
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Tickets will go on sale in May and are always snapped up quick so be ready to get yours!
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Interested in attending? Check out the link below to learn more!
The McBane Event
An event dedicated to the life and feats of Donald McBane. Running June 6th - 8th this year, the McBane event covers all things McBane from pugilism to Broadsword and Targe to Staff.
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Both our Instructors Ben and Victoria will be teaching at the event this year!
Tickets can be purchased from the Cat's Glove website here:
Stramash!
Stramash is Saorsa's own event and will be held in Scotstoun in Glasgow on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of October!
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There is a Beginners Tournament and Advanced Steel Tournament plus a full day of workshops and lessons!
Check out our page here for more info!
The Art That Adorns You
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A very friendly event running in York this Easter!
It's a fantastic event with a diverse and varied line up of instructors and classes. Our own Ben Hamilton will be teaching!
There will be pizza, quizzes and bouncy castles - what's not to love?
Check out the webpage here for more info!
Broadsword Fest!
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An event just for broadsword running in November!
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Run by Chris Halpin of the York School of Defence and our Instructor Victoria Clow, this year's Broadswordfest will be held in Glasgow!
It will be a fun and friendly event but a very cosy one as spaces are limited!