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Drachenwald Coronation moves online

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
Drachenwald crowns on boxes, seen from above
It is time for the Long Reign of Drachenwald to come to an end, and for the Heirs to the Black Dragon Thrones to take Their rightful place. Due to the Plague, this glorious event will be restricted to distant spectators, via livestream (viewing only). The event will take place on Saturday, January 8, at 3pm (London). Check the Calendar listing for the link.
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Insulae Draconis award blank competition!

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
a detail of burnished gold leaf
YOU COULD WIN GOLD! That’s right. The prize is a pack of 25 sheets of 24 carat transfer gold. Double thick, because that’s the way I roll. Between now and 25 March (Lady day, a rent day), send me, the signet of the isles, scroll blanks for the use of Insulae Draconis. For each scroll you send me I will put your name into a hat. Three blanks, three entries to win gold. T...
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Arm and stand ready!

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
Restrictions have lifted in London and, after far too long, Thamesreach fighter practice is a go! We'll be having our first fighter practice for 2021 this Thursday 12th August in the Whitechapel area from 6.30pm to sundown. After that the plan is to have fortnightly Thursday practices on the second and fourth week of the month.  Get in touch with our Marshal for spe...
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Thamesreach Bunting Project

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
Thamesreach bunting across the top of a hall
The Thamesreach Bunting is an ongoing project for the shire, started by Robert de Canterbury and Geneviève de Flechiere, to add atmosphere to our halls and revels. The bunting is currently undergoing some attention and repairs, but as we (hopefully) return to indoor revels and events it will, once again, grace the rafters with festive style. Our bunting captures a...
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Raglan Fair at Manor Farm, Bourne

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
A medieval encampment of three tents in front of Raglan Castle
As restrictions begin to lift, it is with much excitement that the Principality of Insulae Draconis is able to host Raglan Faire in the heart of Cambridgeshire from August 13-22. Our Principality Coronet Tournament will also be held at this event, on the 21st of August, to end The Long Reign and begin a new season of fellowship in the Isles. More information, as it come...
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Annual General Meeting 2021

Posted on by Marcella di Cavallino
Medieval illumination of a university lecturer and gathering of students
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 10 July at Grovelands Park, Southgate, London. This will be a short meeting at the beginning of the Medieval Outdoor Games revel, to vote for officers and discuss what members would like to see happen once we are able to meet in person without restrictions.  If you are not able to join us in perso...
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Medieval Outdoor Games Revel

Posted on by Cecily
A fun outdoor social occasion for the Shire of Thamesreach, the London Branch of the Society forCreative Anachronism. Saturday 10th July 2021. Noon-6pm. Grovelands Park, Southgate. To include:Playing medieval outdoor games, such as quoits, loggetts, bowls and stool ball. Pitch & putt golf (a period game, known from 15th century Scotland) is also available in the park!Cr...
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