Thamesreach.org http://thamesreach.org London, UK branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:20:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Royal Holloway demo http://thamesreach.org/2010/03/06/ucl-royal-holloway-demo/ http://thamesreach.org/2010/03/06/ucl-royal-holloway-demo/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:38:49 +0000 ebrown http://thamesreach.org/?p=374 Snipped from Lord Guy’s post for the demo on 7 March – some info and directions:

Thank you to everyone who has come forward and to whom I’ve spoken to this weekend. As I said before, the more the merrier!

I now have the following -
Confirmed – myself, Master Robert, Lady Genevieve, Sir Vitus, Lady Katherine of Great Chelmsford.

Maybe – Lord Arnaut (kit transport TBC), Kate Gower, Julia, Raeven

West Dragonshire’s fighter practice attendees are expected from 1pm.

For people coming in from London Waterloo, the station is Egham, on the Waterloo to Reading run. The 1009 and 1039 are direct trains, others are available, changing via Staines.

For a local map, see here – http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Shared/Maps/Local-Map0907.pdf
Travel directions – http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Visitors-Guide/directions.html
For any satnav out there, the address is – Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX

The plan is to meet at the entrance of Royal Holloway (as indicated on the map) at noon. My mobile is 07870 684 214 for on the day. We’re going to be demoing at Lady Jane Holloway Hall, and I have asked for a guide to meet us at the gate to show us where to go. General plan is for a chat/non-fighting stuff/see what they do til about 1pm, when the majority of our fighters will be arriving, some fighting and more demo. I would like us to be in costume and if anyone has portable show-and-tell items, photographs and any other useful bits it would be most welcome.

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http://thamesreach.org/events/insulae-draconis-principality-coronet-tourney/update/

Also, please note, Chingford Station is Closed on Saturday and Sunday, it is best to use Loughton station on the central line instead for those days. Taxi and pick up details in the update note.

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Location: Museum of London
Link out: Click here
Description: Meet at the entrance of the museum shop at 6 30pm, touring the newly refurbished exhibition, and retiring to a nearby hostelry
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2010-02-04

]]> http://thamesreach.org/2010/02/01/beer-and-museum-2/feed/ 0 Thamesreach Revel season on its way! http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/30/thamesreach-revel-season-on-its-way/ http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/30/thamesreach-revel-season-on-its-way/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:46:55 +0000 aedwards http://thamesreach.org/?p=311 The days are getting longer, though not noticably warmer yet! Our next revel date is booked in.

March 27th – Costumes Surgery! 2pm til 10pm, Hargrave Hall

Do you have a costume project you are stuck on or wish to improve? Or have that perfect piece of kit in mind, but don’t know where to start? Want to produce your first T-Tunic? Or find a belt design to hold it all together? From Viking trews to Elizabethan doublets, this is an excellent opportunity to prepare for the 2010 activity season – remember, the Winchester Pilgrimage weekend will only be two months away from this date. The Shire Sewing Machine will be in attendance (yes yes yes, it will have been serviced by March). If anyone else can bring one, that would be even better!

Event also on Facebook

Further Revel Dates and info to be found here.

Any queries, drop Guy a line – castellan@thamesreach.org

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Location: North Victoria Park, Hackney
Link out: Click here
Description: Thamesreach’s fighter practice is continuing, with both armoured and rapier fighting taught.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-01-27
End Time: 22:00

]]> http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/26/fighter-practice/feed/ 0 An enjoyable night at St Ethelburga’s http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/24/an-enjoyable-night-at-st-ethelburgas/ http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/24/an-enjoyable-night-at-st-ethelburgas/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:37:28 +0000 aedwards http://thamesreach.org/?p=274 On Saturday night, over 40 people gathered for an excellent dance and feast, of which a short account is here.

Lord Guy

]]> http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/24/an-enjoyable-night-at-st-ethelburgas/feed/ 0 St Ethelburga Feast Menu Announced! http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/09/st-ethelburga-feast-menu-announced/ http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/09/st-ethelburga-feast-menu-announced/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:47:45 +0000 aedwards http://thamesreach.org/?p=231 It is with great pleasure to announce the intended menu for the feast in two weeks time. I trust this will meet all tastes and provide an excellent repast for the evening.

Lord Guy

The Menu

]]> http://thamesreach.org/2010/01/09/st-ethelburga-feast-menu-announced/feed/ 0 St Ethelburga Dance Masters Announced! http://thamesreach.org/2009/12/13/st-ethelburga-dance-masters-announced/ http://thamesreach.org/2009/12/13/st-ethelburga-dance-masters-announced/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:34:03 +0000 aedwards http://thamesreach.org/?p=214 Great news! I am pleased to announce that the dancing will again be led by Master Paul de Gorey and M’Lady Anne Dellar on the day of the feasting. Lord Paul and Lady Anne have previously led excellent tuition at Thamesreach revels and previous St Ethelburga feasts.

Seasoned dancers and beginners alike will find the range of dances that these highly-esteemed dancers can lay on most enjoyable. So, if you haven’t already booked, do so now!

Tickets are £20 or £15 concessions, drop an email to reservations@thamesreach.org,
CC myself – ambridgeyfc@yahoo.co.uk
More details on the website here – http://thamesreach.org/events/feast-of-st-ethelburga/

In Service

Guy

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St Ethelburga Attendees

Coronet Tourney Attendees

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  1. Apologies
  2. Officer Reports
  3. Coronet Update
  4. St E Update
  5. Revel dates and themes
  6. Rapier kit
  7. The position of A&S Officer
  8. AOB

If you have any additions you would like to make please contact our chatelaine, Lord Guy – castellan@thamesreach.org.

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