SAAACA EVENTS - 2005

. . . . . Important Dates: SAAACA Annual Arm,s Fair, 30th & 31st June 2005 at SANMMH, Jhb and SAAACA Gauteng AGM, September 2005 (date to be confirmed), SANMMH from 18h00 . . . . .

Maps / Directions to various Ranges below

In line with our Mission we endeavour to present a balanced mix of educational, academic, and recreational events designed to promote the awareness and development of bona fide arms and ammunition collecting, as part of the preservation of this important part of our history and heritage.

Month

Time

Venue

Function

March

Wed 16^th

19:30

War Museum Auditorium, Saxonwold, Jhb.

General Meeting on Members’ pressing issues. Report back on accreditation process, answers to member’s questions, general debate concerning the new legislation.

(If you have a specific question, please fax or e-mail it to the office prior to the meeting).

April

Sat. Sun.

23^rd & 24^th

08:30-

16:00

War Museum, Saxonwold, Jhb.

Cut & Thrust - Edged weapons displays by members and trading tables. Fighting displays by The Society for Creative Anachronisms.

May

Thurs. 12^th

20:00-22:00

War Museum, Saxonwold, Jhb. - Auditorium

Lecture by member, Rod Hooper-Box:

‘Cut & Thrust – A century of British Swords’.

(Joint meeting with the S.A. Military History Society).

June

Wed. 22^nd

19:30-22:00

War Museum, Saxonwold, Jhb. - Auditorium

Quiz evening / Show and Tell.

Members’ participation required.

Classic Arms will sponsor prizes.

July

Sat. Sun.

30^th 31^st

08:30-16:00

War Museum, Saxonwold, Jhb.

Annual Arms Fair - This is our premier annual event. This year we will be promoting the participation of novices.

Call 082 424 8417 or 073 905 4533 for further details.

Notes on the events:

1. All events will be publicized on bulk SMS service by the SAAACA office. Please ensure that the SAAACA office has your Cell number !.

2. Trading of Collectible artifacts is encouraged at all events – Bring your own table or contact the office to arrange a table.

3. Anyone who has an idea for a possible event or knows of an event that may be of interest, to please contact the Office.

4. Events for August to December 2005 are still being finalised. Members input welcome. Note that the provisional date for the Annual General Meeting is 21 September, 2005.

HISTORIC SHOOTS AND OTHER RELATED EVENTS SUPPORTED BY SAAACA:

Month

Time

Venue

Function

Feb

Sun. 27^th

09:00

Golden City Range

Black powder workshop. Advice on loading, shooting and cleaning black powder weapons. Trade tables.

This event is managed by Blunderbuss Arms/Battle Group South. Range fee R30. Contact Craig: 011 867-0370

March

Frid, Sat, Sun.

4^th 5^th 6^th

Thurs.

10^th

20:00

Kyalami Exhibition Centre.

War Museum, Saxonwold, Jhb.

Auction sale by Classic Arms on 5^th March.

One-day displays by SAAACA members. Those wishing to display, please contact the office.

Contact the show organisers for other events:

+27 11 792 3134 Pierre van der Walt

+27 11 803 7181 Mike Mansell

‘The Battle of Cuito Cuanevale – Angola 1987’ by Stuart Sterzel of the S.A. Military History Society. This will be a good evening’s entertainment.

May

Sun. 8^th

09:00

Rand Water Board Range.

Boer-Brit shoot 1881-1902. Period arms and costumes a must. Trade tables and Bring ‘n Braai.

This event is managed by Blunderbuss Arms/Battle Group South. Range fee R30.

Contact Craig: 011 867-0370

August

Sun. 28^th

09:00

Rand Water Board Range.

WWI & WWII shoot. Period arms and costumes a must.

Trade tables and Bring ‘n Braai.

Managed by Blunderbuss Arms/Battle Group South. Range fee R30.

Contact Craig: 011 867-0370

(Note: Fixtures subject to change - Please check back regularly for updates)

Directions to the various venues may be obtained from the SAAACA Office, or view Maps below
Mnandi Range Map	Rand Water Board Map	SWAT Range Map
Waterhaven	Cecil Payne	All Maps Zipped

Past Event Calendars: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

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