

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Beginners Sword and Quarterstaff 6 Week Course - Open to All over 18s
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Looking for a unique Yule gift for someone? Or are you looking for a new challenge for yourself in the New Year? Maybe a new hobby for you and your partner...

Ever talked about or wanted to learn to fight like your favourite character from film, book or game? Well, you can if you're up for the challenge...

We’ll show you the basics, giving you the confidence to wield a sword, learn the footwork, cuts, parries and thrusts and all based on genuine Historical European sources. We'll also look at developing your skills with the quarterstaff too.

Our 6 week course is aimed at beginners but would also suit someone who’s trained in other martial arts but wants to start with weapons. We’re inclusive of everyone regardless of gender, ability or fitness level, you just need to be 18 or over. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and offer, a safe, welcoming space for all.

Our focus as a club is on fun as well as practical skills transferable to real life situations. 

We start on 13th January with all kit provided, insurance covered and one lesson for FREE! The total cost? Only £50 all in!

Places are very limited so don’t delay, contact us today.
Adventure is only an email away!

Message us via Facebook or via our website where you can also find out more… https://www.swindonhema.com/

Sessions are Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm at Pinetrees Community Centre, Pinehurst, Swindon.

This course will run every Tuesday from 13th January to 17th February then having attended our beginners course, you can continue on to become a Scholler of the club attending our regular weekly sessions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swindon/new-beginners-sword-and-quarterstaff-6-week-course-open-to-all-over-18s/200029211204432
- **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, trips-adventures, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029211204432?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=swindon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Swindon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Pinetrees Community Centre, SN21RF
- **lat**: 51.58227
- **long**: -1.78231
- **full address**: Pinetrees Community Centre, SN21RF, 6 The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Wessex School of Arms (https://allevents.in/org/the-wessex-school-of-arms/25700830)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pinetrees Community Centre, SN21RF, 6 The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Wessex School of Arms
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, contests, trips-adventures, entertainment, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about New Beginners Sword and Quarterstaff 6 Week Course - Open to All over 18s ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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