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.... Long ago in the Barony of St. Swithin's Bog,
upon a section of land once called the Western Border, a tradition began known
as Spring Thing at which the Barony and all her family and friends
gathered to dispel the winter's cobwebs and celebrate the return of Spring! Join us this
year for the 9th Annual Spring Thing Event hosted by the Canton of Westland Mor!
ANNOUNCEMENT | DIRECTIONS
Spring Thing : Day of Swine and Roses
Canton of Westland Mor
Saturday, June 14, 2007
Come one and all good gentles and join us
as we celebrate the 9th Annual Spring Thing at our Day of Swine &
Roses. Honoring the
beauty of the Celtic Rose, this event will be held on Saturday, June
14, 2008 at the Flax Scutching Grounds in Stahlstown PA 15687 from 9
a.m. until 9 p.m. There is no street address for the site, but there
are directions included below. The Autocrat, Fejes Elena (Sharyl Clapp)
can be reached at 724-953-1818 or slclapp@gmail.com by e-mail.
Fighters can expect a straight-up double-elimination singles tournament
and archers should come prepared to demonstrate their skill on the
field. Fencers should be prepared for some fun as well.
Those interested in the fairer arts will enjoy the opportunity to
indulge their creative side in one or all of the following
competitions. There will be an A&S competition to include
submissions representing Celtic art, the rose, or the Celtic Rose, a
brewing competition to indulge those so inclined, and a bardic
competition. For more information or to participate in any of the above
competitions, please contact Rachel Dalicieux (Rachel Shively) at friscokitty@hotmail.com by email.
Our mouths are watering in anticipation of the Roast Pig to be lovingly
prepared by our Feastocrat Lady Alexzandria (Allie Dawson-Schott). Any
special dietary needs can be sent to her at angelbugalx22@gmail.com by e-mail by May 31, 2008.
There will be a special “boar” hunt contest especially
intended for the enjoyment of our younger members, with the
“young at heart” invited to join in as well.
For more information about this event or to register, please e-mail
Lady Fejes Elena (Sharyl Clapp) at slclapp@gmail.com with a subject
line oIf “Spring Thing” or call her at 724-953-1818.
Pre-registration for this event includes the option of onboard (event +
lunch + feast) or off board (event + lunch only) and should be mailed
to the Autocrat at Sharyl Clapp, 545 Hickory Street, Greensburg PA
15601 by May 31, 2008. Checks should be made out to: “SCA, Inc. -
BSSB” The registration costs* for the event are as follows:
Adults
(13-113):
Onboard =
$15
Offboard = $10
Children (6 –
12): Onboard =
$7
Offboard = $4
Children (0 – 5): Free
Family cap (the most that will be charged for an adult couple with children under 18 years old): $50
A $3 non-member surcharge, for those over 18 who cannot show a valid membership, will be collected at the event.
DIRECTIONS:
From the West:
Take your best route to Route 30. Take Route 30 east toward Ligonier.
At Ligonier, make a right onto Rt. 711 South. Follow 711 South for
approximately 6-8 miles. The Flax Scutching Grounds will be on your
right. Keep an eye out for the SCA signs.
From the East:
Take your best route to Route 30. Take Rt. 30 west toward Ligonier. At
Ligonier, make a left onto Rt. 711 South. Follow 711, south for
approximately 6-8 miles. The Flax Scutching Grounds will be on your
right. Keep an eye out for the SCA signs.
The site is also accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Exit the
Turnpike at the Donegal exit. Make a left out of the interchange (onto
Rte 31), approximately 1/10 of a mile turn left again and follow the
signs for 711 North toward Ligonier. The Flax Scutching Grounds will be
on your left, approximately 5-7 miles north of the Turnpike.
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