Welcome to the Hamlet of Strathcorbie
We are a small regional group in the Kingdom of Lochac (Australia and New Zealand) within the Society for Creative Anachronism. We are based in Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia, with members from many neighboring areas. If you’re looking for medieval reenactment and larping in Wagga Wagga and the northern Riverina, we’re your people.
What is the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)?
The SCA is an international organisation “devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities.” (Source: sca.org) Unlike many reenactment groups, we have a wide remit and encourage ‘an attempt’ at pre-16th century dress as a minimum; people are encouraged to DIY and ‘have a go’. We appreciate the ‘deep dive’ into costuming excellence that some members enjoy – but you can participate at any level.
What do we actually do?
We get together regularly to research and recreate life in the middle ages (minus all the bad bits), as well as doing a lot of crafting and training at home. Medieval reenactment in the SCA is a lot like Larp, but with more history, and includes feasting, fighting, brewing, weaving, singing, forging, gardening, illuminating, astronomy. You name it, we do it – with an emphasis on creating a fun, inclusive environment for all comers. Have a look around our website for further detail about our activities, or visit the Kingdom of Lochac website for information on the SCA in Australia. Here in Strathcorbie’s home base of Wagga Wagga, meetings currently focus on renaissance-style fencing, along with arts and science activities such as sewing and embroidery. We’ll occasionally hold workshops on crafts such as metal smithing and pewter casting, as well as gathering to craft armor and equipment. We will regularly travel for large Kingdom events with classes, tourneys and wars, and enjoy participating in demonstrations in the Wagga area.
I’m new – where do I start?
Want to meet some friendly locals and get a first-hand look at what we do? We currently meet on an informal basis for fencing training. Please get in touch if you’d like to drop in. We’re currently searching for a suitable venue for more formal gatherings. For these there is usually a small contribution towards expenses/hall hire – (Typically $2- $5 for members. $12 for non-member adults and $7 for non-member children including obligatory insurance fee).
Keen to join in but not sure how to begin? The Lochac Newcomer page has some great resources.
Want to connect with us online? Strathcorbie locals, and friends from other groups, can be found every day in the Northern Riverina Medievalists Facebook group, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
Prefer to email? Contact us at strathcorbie@gmail.com
Other FAQ
Are these events family-friendly? Yes, we welcome people of all ages, including families, however ALL minors must be attended by a legal guardian or other responsible adult at all times. Do note that martial activities (particularly heavy combat and sword fencing) are age-restricted for safety reasons.
I’d like to come along to a training day/event, do I need to provide my own gear? We have a small amount of spare fencing kit, as well as garb and feastware available for the use of newcomers and group members. Please let us know in advance if you wish to join in a local event and would like to borrow some items.
My school/community group is holding a medieval history event – can we hire/borrow your equipment? None of the items owned by the Shire of Strathcorbie are available for use outside of Shire activities. Please speak directly with individual members if you would like to borrow a privately-owned item.
What COVID-19 safety measures are you implementing? A full list of the COVID-19 safety measures being implemented across the kingdom of Lochac is available here.