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From the Seneschal
Greetings to all the peoples of Abertridwr and all others who read this.
Once again a month has come and gone and we are racing towards then silly season of Demos and
events.
The next few months see something on most weekends be it demo, event or class.
Please all remember to take time out for yourselves to recoup so you do not lose the fun that you have in
the SCA.
Your participation is greatly appreciated and all efforts and contributions are welcome.
Balingup Medieval Carnivale is this coming weekend and I know it is being well supported by everyone
from all the groups here in the Western Reaches of Lochac.
On the 18th of September we have the Talk like a Pirate Day Demo at the Elizabethan Village and again
all help is valuable and welcome. (See flyer in this issue)
While we are talking about contributing to Abertridwr, I would advise that we have a couple of offices
that are currently vacant:
1. List Officer who runs the lists at Tourneys and keeps the records of the fighting for the Group
2. Constable who collects indemnities at events and keeps the peace and the indemnity forms for
the Group
3. Publicity Officer who organises publicity, and liaises for demos and organises stewards to run the
demos - Talk to Kane
If you feel that you would like to contribute to Abertridwr in any of these offices please send me an email
outlining your Mundane Name, SCA Name, Member number and expiry date and anything you may feel
is relevant. If you wish to discuss the duties of these offices, feel free to contact me either in person or by
email or phone and I will give you the details of what is expected.
We had a work day at Wandi last Sunday, 21st August, making up the additional List ropes. To those who
came, thank you, we achieved what we sought to. A number of new list ropes so our list field can now
be bigger.
Our next meeting is on Sunday September 4th, which just happens to be Father’s Day, as our policy is
that the only meetings you really have to attend is the one before reports are due, and as there is no
other Sunday when we could have it, I decided to leave it on the 4th. The only major things to be
discussed at this meeting is the Baronial Advancement and Pencampwr.
Your officers are doing a great job as always, and if you happen to see one in the pursuit of their office
maybe just a quiet thank you to let them know you see what they are doing and appreciate their efforts.
With events coming up you all need to think about who you feel is deserving of recognition, write to Their
Excellencies and to the Crown and recommend people for awards. The awards are how we show
people that we see what they are doing and we appreciate it.
VOLUME 15, ISSUE 5 September AS XLVI
The Rhol T H E N E W S L E T T E R F O R A B E R T R I D W R
The Society for Creative Anachronism, South of the River Metropolitan Perth, Fremantle to Armadale
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CANTON of ABERTRIDWR THE RHOL
If you go to http://lochac.sca.org/abertridwr and then click on Populace in the index on the left hand
side there is Awards List page of "Canon Lore" which will take you to Canon Law click on the Lochac
listing and you will find a list of the Awards given in Lochac and you can look up the meanings and
reasons for the awards there.
There is also a link to Aneala's Gentry which has an explanation of Baronial Awards. Canon Law has a
"Send a Recommendation" form.
Until next we meet, may your path be straight, the sun shine on you, friends gather around you and fun
be your companion.
In Service
Rhianwen, Seneschal of Abertridwr
Abertridwr Officers Needed
We are currently in search of a List Keeper.
1. You must be a member
2. If possible be at events to check fighters cards, and record who fought who, and the
results of each combat.
3. If unable to attend events arrange for someone to do the office for you
4. Keep the records of the fighting events for Abertridwr
If you feel you would like to do the office, but do not feel that you know what to do, there are enough
of us in Abertridwr who have held this office to help you and to provide paperwork that would be
useful at fighting events.
If you want to fill this position then please send a note to the Seneschal [email protected]
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We are currently in search of a Constable.
1. You must be a member
2. If possible be at events to collect indemnity forms and site fees, keep the peace,
collect lost property and check for any safety issues on site.
3. If unable to attend events arrange for someone to do the office for you
4. Keep the records of indemnity forms for Abertridwr
If you feel you would like to do the office, but do not feel that you know what to do, there are enough
of us in Abertridwr who have held this office to help you and to provide paperwork that would be
useful at events.
If you want to fill this position then please send a note to the Seneschal [email protected]
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We are currently in search of a Publicity Officer.
1. You must be a member
2. Organise publicity, liaise for demos and organise stewards to run demos.
3. Post reminders to the various lists of upcoming demo opportunities and needs.
If you are interested in filling this position then please talk to Kane [email protected]
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ARCHERY OFFICER
Alianore de Essewell – Archery Officer Archery continues to go well and we are still seeking interested members to become Target Archery
Marshals.
The Canton has loaner gear available for those who do not yet have equipment. We have only 1 bow but
it has both 30 lb and 18 lb limbs for adults, youths and beginners.
If you need to borrow, please let me know beforehand so I can make sure it is ready.
Alianore de Essewell [email protected]
Upcoming IKAC shoots
September 11th - Dragons Bay
October 30th - Aneala Championship
November 27th - Regional Final IKAC
Around the Castle Archery Obstacle Shoot , , , September 11th
The day will begin with an IKAC, sponsored by the Shire of Dragons Bay during Shire training in the
morning.
After lunch, and by the grace of their Excellencies, the Obstacle Shoot will begin.
This Shoot will be an Obstacle course, comprised of a series of obstacles from which an Archer will shoot
from, through and to with target arrows. The course will be designed as if a castle is under siege.
There will be an Arts & Science Competition for Archery needs - any item required by an archer. Please ensure you have accompaning documentation (it helps).
Please bring a Pot Luck for the Lunch table (12.30 – 1.30pm)
Where Wandi Community Oval
302 DeHaer Rd, Wandi
Cost Members $3
Non-members $5
Minors ½ price
Under 6 free
Time Set up from 11am Obstacle Shoot Starts 1.30pm
Steward Alianore de Essewell
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ARTS & SCIENCES
Arts & Science in Abertridwr Alianore de Essewell
A Canton busy bee was held on Sunday 21st to make more List Ropes. Though I
was not in attendance, I hear that it went exceedingly well.
An archery related A&S competition will be held at the Castle Obstacle shoot on Sept 11th. Any item
required by an archer. Please ensure you have accompanying documentation (it helps).
Kingdom A&S Competitions
November Crown AS XLVI
Barony of Rowany, House Radburne
4th - 6th November, 2011
A Functional Item made of Clay
An SCA Feast Menu (with period recipes,
themed to suit a particular historic event.
eg based on a historic feast )
A Painted Item using Period Materials
12th Night Coronation AS XLVI
Shire of Dragons Bay
6th - 8th January, 2012
Food prepared for a Holiday or Religious Occasion
(original recipes, redactions, photos and comments from
at least 3 tasters to be supplied.)
A Parade Shield (does not have to be legal for SCA
combat)
An Item of Embroidery (based on a period source)
For more information, please refer to the Lochac A&S website lochac.sca.org/artsandsciences
Entries for Interstate Events need to be sent at least 2 weeks prior to be received for Judging
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Two Anglo-Saxon Riddles
My garb is ashen and in my garments
bright jewels, garnet-coloured, gleam. I mislead muddlers, despatch the thoughtless on fool's errands, and thwart
cautious men in their useful journeys.
I can't think why, addled and led astray,
robbed of their senses, men praise my ways to everyone. Woe betide addicts when they bring the dearest of hoards on
high unless they've foregone their foolish habits
The answer to this riddle will be in next month’s
Rhol.
Last month’s answer : FIRE Riddle sent in by Lady Alianore de Essewell
“Ic eom wunderlicu wiht: ne mæg word sprecan, mældan for monnum, þeah ic muþ hæbbe, wide wombe. Ic
wæs on ceole ond mines cnosles ma.”
l am a curious creature; can not speak words or talk to men, though a mouth I have, a broad belly. I was in
a ship and more of my kinsmen.
What am I?
(answer on page 12 of the Rhol )
Riddle sent in by Anne of Gyllingeham
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COLLEGE CHALLENGE Sunday September 25
Come one, come all, to College Challenge! A day of competition, entertainment and enjoyment for all!
Held between the Mighty College of Saint Basil the Great and the Corporeal College of Saint Lazarus, the
mighty colleges of Aneala have challenged each other, to determine the greatest college in the West of
Lochac!
So come, Lords and Ladies, and support whichever college you may choose; competitions will include a Rapier
Tourney, a Heavy Tourney, competitions in College-themed Sweet Baking and Crazy Hat-making, and a fun
battle that involves the utter destruction of treat-filled heraldic beasts.
If you have no preference in college, please come on the day and you may be hired as a mercenary, to help
whichever College needs the numbers!
Set up is from 8.30am on the Oak Lawn at UWA, Opening Court will be held at 9.30am.
Entry: $3 with Membership, $5 for non-members. Under-12s may attend for free.
Estimated start times:
Opening Court: 9.30am
Rapier Tourney: 10am (or when Opening Court is over. If you plan on entering, perhaps consider
wearing your fighting garb to court, so that things may start promptly).
A&S Competitions: Entries open around 10am, closing by approx. 1.30pm.
Heraldic Beast Slaying: 11.30am
Heavy Tourney: Armour on at 12, to start at 1pm.
Lunch (Potluck): 12pm until it is eaten.
Closing Court: When the Heavy Tournament and A&S competitions have been completed and judged
respectively, estimated around 4pm.
Please come along to support our colleges, and to have fun! For any extra information, contact the steward,
Seamus O'Seamuis, at [email protected].
It would be helpful for organisation if you could express your interest to Seamus if you plan on fighting, so
that the List-Keepers can know what is happening in advance.
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CANTON of ABERTRIDWR THE RHOL
Arabian Nights Sunday 9th October
Come one, come all to join all the fun and excitement of the Grand Bazaar. All the mysteries of the
east in day of food, games, entertainments, tournament and archery in honour of the birthday of His
Excellency Baron Kilic ibn Sungur al-Kazganci al-Turhani. All manner of delights.
Prizes for the beat Eastern style decorated pavilion.
Prize for the best entertainment! Better start practising!
Novelty archery shoot
Baron's choice tournament
Prize for the best eastern garb and Turkish style hat.
Camels?!
When Sunday 9th October
Where Wandi Progress Association Hall, De Haer Road, Wandi
Time Setup from 11am
Cost To be decided
Bookings Lady Rosamond de Montford [email protected]
Steward Lady Ydeneya de Baillencourt [email protected]
Bal d'Aneala In celebration of the birthday of our beloved Baroness, Aneala will host an evening of dance and entertainment.
The Golden Rose Bardic Competition will be held to choose Aneala's next bard. There will be a Cook's Guild competition for Delicious and Decorative Fingerfood. There will be competitions for the Best Garb in Anealan Colours, with lords and ladies categories.
Cold drinks and finger food will be provided throughout the evening.
DATE Saturday, October 15, 2011 TIME 7pm start
PLACE North Perth Town Hall, View St North Perth
COST Members $15
STEWARD Catherine de Arc
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Mostly Music and Dance Collegium
A day of classes featuring the performance arts, particularly dancing and music.
DATE Saturday, October 15, 2011 TIME 10am start
PLACE North Perth Lesser Hall, View St North Perth
COST Members $10
STEWARD Catherine de Arc
Combat Archery Practice
I would like to invite all archers to the first combat archery practice on
Sunday October 23rd at 1pm at Wandi.
At this stage it will be a mixed practice in that not all of us are authorized or
fully armoured.
So besides having actual combat archery I plan to bring along some old
helmets and spare bows/arrows for people to use while shooting at others (I'll
be one of the targets this time) in an Agincourt run so that people can get an
idea of the differences in shooting in combat archery versus normal target
archery.
In addition, if people would let me know if they need to obtain combat archery authorisation, I'll try and
organise for marshal's to attend either this training session or the one in November.
If there is anything else you would like to do at this training session please let me know and I'll see what
can be done.
Now as to the period combat blunt. On this site - http://www.turkisharchery.info/?p=training - I found a
picture from the Military Museum of Istanbul of an Ottoman practice arrow which appears to be a leather
covered blunt.
Regards, Kilic
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Baronial Championship
The populace is invited to join the Baron and Baroness at their beach side villa to witness the contests of skill to choose the next Baronial Champions.
Day rates are available on request.
(Please note the Queens Birthday Public Holiday has been moved the Friday the 28th October)
DATE Thursday, October 27, 2011 PLACE Ern Halliday Recreation Camp Whitfords Avenue Hillarys
COST Members - $80 camping, $105 dorms Non-Members - $85 camping, $110 dorms Children - $65 camping, $90 dorms
STEWARD Celestria Ashwood ([email protected])
Have a Go Day for Seniors
SCA Demo
The Seniors Recreation Council of WA is holding a mid-week Have a Go Day at Burswood Park on
Wednesday the 9th of November. More information about have a go day can be found at www.srcwa.asn.au/Programs/Have A Go Day.htm This is an opportunity to recruit people with a lot of experience and abilities who may be more interested in the less martial endeavours within the society. Please if you can spare some time to help increase the awareness of the SCA to the wider population of Perth, we would enjoy your company. Please bring any arts and sciences projects you’re working on or anything you think might interest people to talk about.
It’s time to find some more people who want to have a go at the SCA. When: Wednesday the 9th of November 8.30 set up, official opening at 9.30 finish at 5pm. Where: Burswood Park, Great Eastern Highway. Steward: Sir Kane Greymane (Chris Colyer) 9314 2506
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Cooks Corner by Lady Alianore
Frutowr for Lentyn PERIOD: England, 15th century | SOURCE: MS Harley 5401 | CLASS: Authentic
DESCRIPTION: A fruit and almond milk cake
ORIGINAL RECEIPT:
Frutowr for Lentyn. Recipe flour & almondes mylk, & temper þam togyder; þan
take fyges & rasyns of corance & fry þam with þe batour with oyle & tyrne þis
& serof.
- Hieatt, Constance B. "The Middle English Culinary Recipes in MS Harley 5401: An Edition
and Commentary." Medium Ævum vol. 65, no. 1 (1996): 54-71.
GODE COOKERY TRANSLATION:
Fritter for Lent. Recipe: flour & almond milk, & temper them together; then
take figs & raisins of Corinth & fry them with the batter with oil & turn this &
serve.
MODERN RECIPE:
1 cup almond milk
3/4 cup flour
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup sliced figs & currants
Mix the almond milk quickly with the flour into a pancake-like batter; do not
overbeat. Adjust the batter as needed: if too thick, dilute with a little almond
milk; if too thin, thicken with a little flour.
Heat the oil in a skillet; when hot, pour in 1/2 of the batter. Sprinkle the fruit
over top, then cover with the remaining batter. Cook until brown underneath,
then turn over to brown the opposite side. Serve whole or sliced.
OPTIONAL: garnish with honey or sugar.
If making more than one fritter, keep them warm before serving on the rack of a
250° F oven.
Almond Milk
1 cup ground almonds
2 cups boiling water
Combine almonds and water. Steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sieve
the mixture to remove coarse grains OR (preferably) blend mixture in electric
blender until grains are absorbed. Yield - 2 cups almond milk.
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DIARY DATES 2011
More information to follow in later editions of The Rhol
Please note that some of these dates
are tentative. They are for your
information only and are subject to
change.
For more information, please contact Sir Kane
September 11 Around the Castle Archery Shoot Aneala
September 18 Talk Like a Pirate Day WAMA
September 25 College Challenge St Basil’s
October 9 Arabian Nights Aneala
October 15 Mostly Music & Dance Collegium Aneala
October 15 Bal d’Aneala Aneala
October 28-30 Anealan Championship Weekend Aneala
November 5 Baldivis Demo Dragons Bay
November 9 Have A Go Day for Seniors Demo
November 12 Highland Gathering Demo Abertridwr
December 3 Yule Feast Dragons Bay
December 4 Toys for Tots Aneala
December 18 Yule BBQ Abertridwr
If you have an upcoming event or article to add to the Rhol, please email the information to
the Chronicler, Rosamond de Montfort, [email protected] before the 25th of the
month. Thank you!
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CANTON of ABERTRIDWR THE RHOL
WESTERN
LEATHERCRAFT 297 Lord St, Highgate
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USEFUL LINKS
Abertridwr news group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abertridwr
WA SCA news group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WASCAL
Kingdom of Lochac http://lochac.sca.org
Medieval woodcut images from
www.godecookery.com/clipart/clart.htm
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Answer to the second Riddle:
An amphora
From
www.tha-engliscan-
gesithas.org.uk/about-the-anglo-
saxons
www.westernleathercraft.com.au stores.ebay.com.au/Western-Leathercraft
Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm
Phone 9227 9127
Established in 1981, Western Leathercraft has W.A.’s greatest range of leather related arts and crafts supplies.
But we’re not just a leather shop!
We have all manner of books and accessories for the medievally minded.
- Leathercraft - Leather Hides Scrap Leather Belt Blanks Beginner’s Kits Buckles Dyes & Paints
Conchos Lace & Cord Leathercare products Needles Leatherworking Tools Embossing Stamps
- Medieval - Medieval Buckles Dress Daggers Cutlery Pewter Badges Celtic & Viking Pendants SCA Belt Mounts Coins Jewellery
Sir Andre – the owner of
Western Leathercraft
- Books -
Cooking Costuming Leathercraft Swordfighting Blacksmithing Armouring History
Carpentry Calligraphy Musical Children’s Medieval Chainmail Re-enactor Magazines
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CANTON of ABERTRIDWR THE RHOL
ABERTRIDWR
A B E R T R I D W R A Land of Medieval Adventure
WWW.LOCHAC.SCA.ORG/ABERTRIDWR
PO Box 1055
Willagee, WA. 6156
Phone: 61 8 9314 2506
E-mail: [email protected]
CONTACTS
REGULAR EVENTS
Every Sunday from 1pm
(unless there is an SCA event that day)
Wandi Community Grounds
Arts & Sciences
Archery
Armoured Combat Training
All Welcome!
Cost: $2 to cover site costs
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Garb Optional
Every Wednesday 7.00 till late
The Bastion
(17 Stainer Street Willagee)
Armoured Combat Training
A&S activities
Chat about medieval fun stuff
Eat before you come
All Welcome! No need to book
Un-garbed activity
Contact: Sir Kane 0414941450
Every Monday 7pm to 9pm
Janis Keep
Scribes lessons (Free)
All welcome!
Un-garbed
Contact Baroness Branwen:
ABOUT
The Canton of Abertridwr is
part of the Barony of Aneala
(Perth WA). More information
about what is happening in
Aneala can be found at
aneala.lochac.sca.org
The Rhol is not an official
publication of the Society for
Creative Anachronism (SCA) and does not delineate
SCA policy.
The official newsletter for the Society in Australia is
Pegasus, which is available from the Registrar at
Seneschal Viscountess Rhianwen
(Jo-Ann Colyer)
9314 2506 [email protected]
Information Officer Sir Kane Greymane
(Chris Colyer)
9314 2506 [email protected]
Reeve Lady Ydeneya [email protected]
Herald Laurence [email protected]
Chatelaine Mistress Liduina [email protected]
Marshal Lord Dino [email protected]
Archery Officer Lady Alianore [email protected]
Arts & Sciences Lady Alianore [email protected]
Constable Vacant
List Keeper Vacant
Chronicler Lady Rosamond [email protected]
Web Minister Oblio [email protected]