About Handakas
HANDAKAS is a South Australian branch of the New Varangian Guard.

The New Varangian Guard are a dedicated group re-enacting the fascinating middle period of the Byzantine Empire and surrounding cultures through combat, arts and sciences.

We aim to make our recreation as realistic as possible without compromising safety, the law, or personal enjoyment. We also endeavor to create and maintain channels of communication amongst members, other recreation groups, educators, government and the business community. In this way we provide opportunities and venues for members to practice, display and teach the skills, arts and crafts that they pursue.


 Newsletter #129
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Contents:

  • Your vote required
  • Committee Nominations
  • Membership Renewals
  • AGM 29 July 2009
  • Kildare College Show
  • Diary Dates

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 Video: What does the NVG actually do?

Here you can view a video showing a few Handakas activities: Crafts, Camping, Combat. This shows just a few of the things you could be involved with if you were to join our happy band. The video will be changed from time to time as time and creativity of members permits.

To see more video footage of Handakas in action please visit Steve (Yngwie)'s YouTube videos.


 Newletter #128
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Contents:

  • Membership Renewals
  • Committee Positions
  • Nominations close 15 July 2009
  • AGM 29 July 2009
  • Diary Dates

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 Handakas Markets

Here are some items which have been purchased by the club or by members, and are available at cost to members. List updated 9 February 2009.

Pure wool fabric: Fiona and Drew purchased from the woollen mill in Victoria two bolts of wool dyed a shade of red. The manufacturer has called one 'Claret' and the other 'Red'. There are about 10 metres of each available to members at $10 a metre. Contact Drew or Fiona.

Spear heads: Purchased by the club for sale at cost to members - See Jacob at Training

Spun domes: Purchased by the club for sale at cost to members who want to use these as a basis for making their own helm. See Jacob at Training

Viking practical sword: Purchased by the club for sale at cost to members. See Jacob at Training


The club has a number of items made by members available for sale to the public to raise money to help the club purchase equipment:

Viking Shield Fridge Magnets: At only $2 these magnets are a fantastic buy and all proceeds go towards the club pavillion fund! The magnets are hand painted by Kelly (and a few helpers) and come with a small information pack about Viking shield construction and design.

Viking Game Sheets: Patti has constructed some fantastic game sheets with the board, pieces and instructions. These are available for only 50c each, 3 for $1 or all 7 sheets for $2. Games available are: Hnefatafl (2 versions), Merels (12 or 9 - also called Morris), Fox and Geese, Zatrikion (Byzantine Chess) and Halatafl.

Wooden game boards: Woodburnt by Patti, boards for sale so far are Merels (9 or 12) and Halatafl. Each comes in a calico bag with leather thong tie, embroidered with the name of the game. The bag holds printed game rules and a small draw string calico bag of glass game pieces also embroidered with the name of the game. $20 each.

Please contact us via the contacts page to enquire about any items (postage extra) or see us at training sessions or events.

 Events

Wednesday 08-Jul
  • Colonel Light Gardens Training

  • Wednesday 15-Jul
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  • Wednesday 22-Jul
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    Gumeracha Medieval Fair
    Next fair:
    2nd & 3rd May 2009 AD

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