Barony of Stormhold

Are you eager to expand your holdings? Looking for wealth and glory?
Scouting parties are called upon from all the Baronies to survey the rich and picturesque lands of Cairnfell (Ballarat). Enjoy a fully catered 3 day camping event, revel in the company of people from all over Lochac and pat the pony. Dust off your camping gear and add those finishing touches to your armour as this is a great weekend to prepare and fine tune your kit for Rowany Festival. War scenarios begin at 10am on Saturday. Come and show your support for martial activities in the Southern Lochac region.

Event date: 24th, 25th and 26th January, 2009. (Australia Day long weekend)
Site open: From 5pm Friday 23rd, to 1pm Monday 26th.
Event site address: 117 Tricks Lane, Napoleons (near Ballarat)

Come one and come all. Join the Suth Gild Heall Cooks and Brewers in the
second of the Succession of Salubrious Soirees - Harvest Feast.

Lady Isobel de la Rose of Arrowsreach has never cooked for over 8 people on
her own (she is a great kitchen helper though), She has been working
extremely hard at getting up the nerve and getting together her first "big"
feast. She is ready !!!

Her challenge on the night "Cook a successful feast for 24 people". The
evening will host games and other light deversions as well as the fantastic
food.

The night will be November 1st 2008. Arrival time after 6:00 for a 7:00pm
meal start. Cost $25 and the venue will be Baroness Gwir and Master Gwynfor
home in Mt Waverly

Coronation of King and Queen.
More info will be added when it becomes available

All good gentles are invited to a day dedicated to all the joys of Dancing - both the
music and the steps.
Dance and music classes will be taught during the day.
After a break for dinner (off site), the merriment will continue with an evening
Ball.

Dancers and musicians who would like to try for the Silver
Rondelle and a Silver Semibreve will have the opportunity to do so.

Details:
Day classes: noon to 5pm at Melbourne University, Union House, 2nd floor
Evening Ball: 7pm to 11pm, Clifton Hill Church Hall

The annual Lyos Memorial Picnic - has been washed out!

Please know, and spread the news to any who may need to know, that the combat portion of Lyos Memorial Picnic has been canceled due to bad weather and illness.
Lady celsa and her family will still be picnicking on site and retrieving the remnants of her camp. Lady celsa invites others to join her if they are extremely keen, but be aware that the forecast is for wind, rain and cold, so entertainments may not be forthcoming.

In the glade in the crater of the glorious Mount Franklin there shall be a relaxed picnic (BYO lunch), games and merriment of many kinds and a tournament (BYO combatants). Cordials and fruit will be provided.

Saturday December 6th 2008,
William Marshal Memorial Tourney and Feast, Stormhold, A Royal Event

A chivalric weapons tourney will be held on Saturday, December 6th. at Circle of Trees, Edinburgh Gardens, Alfred Court, North Fitzroy (Melways 2C-E1) from 11 AM, followed by a catered feast at Bokscai Hall. StGeorges Road, North Fitzroy, (Melways 2C-C1) from 5PM.

Entry by tickets at
$25 for members,
$30 for non-Members
under 6 $ 0 | 7-12 $10 | 13-18 $15

Please make cheques payable to S.C.A., Stormhold. Tickets will be on sale from the autocrat NOW to the 4th of December. Direct Deposit , by request
(wayfarers by arrangement with the autocrat).

An extra dance practice on the second Thursday this month.

I will be reviewing, and perhaps photographing, the Baronial hospit garb at Kensington on Tuesday night. If you have Baronial hospit you have borrowed and wish to return, no questions asked, bring it along. If you wish to book an outfit for July Bash and/or Yule in July, come along for a fitting.
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Hospitaller
Kilian

Suth Guild Hall

in conjunction with

The Woodworkers Guild Presents:

"One Good Turn Deserves Another - A day of Wood Turning."

Learn the basic elements of this age-old craft.
Add extra skills to your woodworking.
Develop techniques to make different types of SCA gear.

How can this mighty challenge happen?

Using various resources within the region encompassed by the Suth Guild,
the Esteemed Brother Waldo Turner (Member or the Embittered Poor) will
be providing instruction on the day. There will be at least three wood
turning lathes and ancillary equipment available on the day and
instruction will be provided by him and his little helpers on their use.