The Yeoman. Newsletter of The Barony of Bright Hills November 2017 Volume 31, Issue 11

The Yeoman Newsletter of The Barony of Bright Hills November 2017 Volume 31, Issue 11

The Story Behind the Cover Image The cover image represents the rhythm of the working day in the Middle Ages which varied a great deal in accordance with the seasons. It was the parish bell or that of the neighboring monastery that called the artisan to his workshop and the peasant to his field, and the time to ring the Angelus (prayer bell) varied with the length of the natural day. As a rule, people rose and went to bed at the same time as the sun. In winter, therefore, work began at about eight or nine o'clock and finished at five or six. In summer on the other hand, the day began at five in the morning and did not end until seven or eight at night. These are still the regular working hours of peasant families. In This Edition The Story Behind the Cover Image... 2 A Note from your Chronicler... 2 Quote... 2 Greetings from their Excellencies... 3 Minutes of the Bright Hills Board Meeting... 4 Atlantian Calendar... 7 Upcoming Events... 8 Lore from the Larder... 9 Be Thankful... 11 New Medieval Books... 12 Past Knowledge... 13 Practices & Meetings... 14 Electronic Connection... 15 Officers and Deputies... 16 A Note from Your Chronicler There has been so much trash talk on Facebook lately and in general around the world that it is important just to stop and be silent. Be silent and breath in all the goodness that is overlooked by the hatefulness in the world. Take time to have an attitude of gratitude. It is my opinion that if you take the time to look for the good you will find it, then take a moment to grateful for small blessings. Enjoy this month where we take one day off to be thankful for our blessings. I look forward to seeing you all at upcoming events and count myself blessed that we have these events to spend time together. Yours in Service, Story and Song, Lady Scholastica Joycors Chronicler of Bright Hills Thou that has given so much to me, Give one thing more a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth me, As if thy blessings had spare days; But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise. Credits George Herbert All pictures/clipart are royalty and copyright free, references are found at the end of articles, next to images and/or signed permissions on file. This is the November 2017, issue of The Yeoman, the official newsletter of the Kingdom of Atlantia. Atlantia is a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and The Yeoman is published as a service to the SCA s membership. Subscriptions are available only to members. This newsletter is available online at http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/home/talon for current Sustaining and International members. Memberships are available from the Member Services Office, SCA, Inc., P.O. Box 360789, Milpitas, CA 95036-0789. All changes of address or questions about subscriptions should be sent to the Corporate Office. For information on reprinting articles from this publication, please contact the baronial chroniclers, Baronial Chroniclers, Lady Scholastica Joycors, totallystories@gmail.com who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the printed material. Please respect the legal rights of our contributors. Contributions are due by the 25th of each month. The Yeoman, November 2017 2 Volume 31: Issue 11

Greetings onto you, the populace of Bright Hills from Kollack and The summer has become our past and autumn follows closely at her heels. The air is crisp and our thoughts turn to the quiet and peaceful season ahead. Wait, did we say quiet? A bit slower perhaps but there are places to go and projects to complete. Crown Tourney is showing its hot breath upon our necks and we hope to share the news of our kingdom s new heirs. But that is not all that will be going on. His Excellency and I have plans to split our travels with him visiting our Kingdom to the north and participating in a Corn Maze Fighter event hosted by Duke Timothy of Arindale in Lewisburg, PA. I on the other hand, will be traveling to our Cousins to the south to help them celebrate their Baronial Birthday of Dun Carraig in the wonderful site in Nanjemoy, MD. I may even volunteer to be a Fantastical Beast if they should have the need. Both of these events are taking place the 2nd weekend of November. Sadly, we may not be able to make the event that marks the beginning of the holiday season. I speak of none other than Stierbach s Holiday Faire in Manassas, VA. The weekend of the 18th, also in November. We wish safe travels and Happy Holiday shopping to those that attend. Don t forget to show us your treasures so we can live vicariously through you all! From there we will be heading down to Dun Carraig again for Unevent in Waldorf, MD the first weekend in December. I have a feeling we will be seeing some of you there. We look forward to sharing your day. Yours in Joyful Service, Kollack and Rebecca von Zweckel Baron and Baroness of Bright Hills The Yeoman, November 2017 3 Volume 31: Issue 11

Minutes of the Bright Hills Board Meeting October 27, 2017-7:00 p.m. Attendees: Erin Scimeca, Rebecca & Kenneth Kepple, Jay and Amy Nardone, Katherine Hawkings, Hunter Fowler, Claudia Bosworth, Richard Muti, Debbie Eccles, MyLinda Butterworth, Robert Kriner, Karen Whitlock, Karen Louise Flessas, Larry Jones, Becky Rittenhouse, Michelle England, Wanda Kinnie, and Diedre O'Barton. Report from the Baronage: We enjoyed Harvest Wars and heard from Baron Igor that he felt that this was the best feast he has attended in 40 years. We will be putting up a day shade at Crown Tourney, bring on the Pageantry. There is the possibility that the Royal Progress will be coming to Baronial Birthday. Officer Reports: Seneschal: Lady Ailis inghean uì Bhriain Submitted Quarterly report. Chronicler: Lady Scholastica Joycors Yeoman went out on time. Exchequer: Lady Clara Will be stepping down as exchequer at birthday and Wanda will be stepping up. Webminister: Lord Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreschire The web page is up to date, and I will be working to update the History of our Coronets with Maestra Barbara in the near future. Heralds Report: Lord Richard Wyn On the 14th of October A.S LII At Harvest Wars the Court of Kollack and Rebecca von Zweckel was opened. After expressing the wonderful time had by all their Excellencies called before them Lord Magnus Mactagart and awarded him the Baronial Award of Excellence. Lord Trigvy was then called in and thanked for his tenure as Bright Hills Thrown Weapons Champion. Lord Rowan of Willow Dale was then called in to stand as the new Thrown Weapons Champion. As his first duty, Lord Rowan was asked to bear the chest of toys for all the children in attendance. Baroness Tatiana was called forth for her Autocrats report. This writer will post the winners of the day s events as soon as it is compiled. Her excellencies then called in the All the Siege weapons MIT s and Marshalls and thanked then for all their hard work and efforts. All newcomers well asked to approach their Excellencies but alas none came forward. The excellencies of Lochmere and Ponte Alto we given time in court for business, Their generosity and friendship was expressed to all present. Master Richard Wyn asked for a minute of personal business before all attending and took Lord Faolin Macragnail as his new student. Katarzyna Witkowska was called into court. Although she was not present she was award the Shell and Crescent for her arts and Sciences twice! Lord Tobias von Boden was called into court. Although he was not present he was awarded the Order of Tessa Lady Elori Vwyn was called into court for business she brought from his Majesty. Bridgit inghean mhic Cionaoith was called forth and received her Award of Arms. M lady Gavin was brought into court by his Excellency and given a token of appreciation for all the hard work she had that day for the Barony and this event. Thus closed the Court of Kollack and Rebecca von Zweckel, Baron and Baroness of Bright Hills Lady Alexandria has done consultation and Lady Deirdre has also done "silent" consultations. A&S Report: Lord Alexander de Burdegala There is a some movement on getting a sewing interest group started with Chagan. At Harvest Wars - October 13th-15th. There was an A&S competition with two winners ; Cold weather accessories was won by Faolan Mac Raghnaill (Jude Stopford), Preserved Foods was won by Sindara Linda Rachael Fessel. There was also a scribal winner Lady Rosalee of Rosethorn Castle. Chatelain Report: Lady Rebekkah Samuel *Sara Rohr: Teacher asking about a school demo, also interested in SCA. Met Wynne at Flag House. I forwarded the email to both Storvik and Roxbury The Yeoman, November 2017 4 Volume 31: Issue 11

Mill Chatelaines. Have not heard anything since. *Joanna Marinovich: recently moved to Aberdeen from the Kingdom of Atenvelt. Interested in drumming. Attended Harvest Wars and seems to be incorporating herself well into the Barony. *I have informed Lord Wrad that his warrant expires in November *The Northern Regional Deputy Chatelaine has requested that both Lord Wrad and Maestra Barbara be listed on the Bright Hills website as Deputy Chatelaines, as both have been taking up the job at events during my illness. My immense gratitude to both! Knights Marshall: Lord Randver Askmadr No report. Minister of the List: Lord Alexander Fowler 17 heavy fighters and 4 youth fighters had fun at Harvest ways, report mailed. Steward: Master Chirhart Blackstar No report. Youth Minister: Lady Katarzyna Witkowska Activities at Harvest Wars. Guild Reports: Armorers No report. Bardic Circle No report. Brewers No report Cheese Mongers: Master Chirhart No report. Clothiers No report. Cooks Guild: Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri The Bright Hills Cooks Guild held its October meeting at the home of its Guild Mistress. The meeting also served as the pre-cook for the Harvest Wars feast this Saturday, 14 October. Thank-you, thank-you, Alexander, Aye, Brienna, Bruce, Gustav, Jeanne, Sindara and my Tom for all your help in fetching, carrying, peeling, chopping, stuffing, brining, pureeing and support of any kind. It would never be a good feast without good friends to help. We accomplished the prep for a few dishes and made plans for the rest, which will be made at the event. The following is the list duh, duh, duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh for kitchen stuff to bring to the site Rice cooker, venison, pasta pot, 4 gal. pot, Dijon mustard, #10 can of applesauce- Brienna and Gustav Crock pots- Alexander, Wynne 8-qt. pot, square copper pan, electric skillet- Wynne Serving pots (I forgot the real names)- Sindara High Table Stuff-? -Jeanne Compost and duck- Cordelia and Barre We are in need of another rice cooker and a crock pot or two. I plan on arriving to the site by Friday and hope to see everyone by Saturday. Travel safely. Mistress Jeanne has found us a road trip well worth taking. Millstone Cellars in Monkton, MD, provides tours and tastings for a relatively inexpensive price. The dates proposed are Sat 28 or Sunday 29 October. Please let me know your preference. Here is the web site http://www. millstonecellars.com/ Baronial Birthday is around the corner and the autocrat, Lord Alexander has asked the Guild to organize the feast. We need a head cook. Anyone wishing to tackle a very rewarding responsibility please make yourself known to me before the November meeting, Sunday 12 November. The theme of the event is the Book of Hours a nice theme as we have lots of recipes to choose from in the time period. How does Spiced Quince Butter Cake sound? The next meeting will be held at Lord Alexander home unless the castle warden has not yet fixed the ceiling from the mighty deluge that occurred some time ago. Then it will be at my home again. A message will be sent prior to the meeting on Sunday, 12 Nov. starting around 2:00 pm.. Herb Group Faolan Mac Raghnaill No report. The Yeoman, November 2017 5 Volume 31: Issue 11

PAGE : Lady Yseulte No report. St. Matthias No report. Scriptorium: Lady Aemilia Rosa We did have one entry in the Clerk Signet contest at Harvest Wars in the Novice category, her scroll blank is already in the works to be used as a Kingdom scroll. TAG Mistress Brienna Llewellyn No report Woodworkers No report. Old Business: Won't work on details for new thrones for Baron and Baroness after fourth quarter financial report. People who work with children not only should have a background check but should register for YAFA New Business: Unevent is going to be close everyone should consider going. Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Next meeting: November 17, 2017 Any additions or corrections to these minutes should be sent to Lady Scholastica at totallystories@gmail.com The Yeoman, November 2017 6 Volume 31: Issue 11

Atlantian Calendar of Events November 2017 4 Atlantian Fall Crown Tourney (R) Storvik College Park, MD 10-12 Tournament at Elchenburg Castle Charlesbury Crossing Booneville, NC 11 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Hunt Them/Baronical Birthday Dun Carraig Nanjemoy, MD 18 Buckston Birthday Bash Buckston-on-Eo Burlington, NC 18 Holiday Faire Stierbach Manassas, VA December 2017 2 Unevent Dun Carriag Waldorf, MD 8-10 Yule Toy Tourney XII Nottinghill Coill Pickens SC 9 Yule on the Bridge Ponte Alto Reston, VA 9 In a Phoenix Eye: Change of Seasons Sacred Stone Winston-Salem, NC January 2018 7 Inter-Baronial 12th Night Tir-y-Don Yorktown, Va 13 Kingdom Twelfth Night (R) Atlantia Virginia Beach, VA 20 Feast of Fools Roxbury Mill Rockville, MD 27 Midwinter's Feast Lochmere Severna Park, MD 27 Ice Castles Black Diamond Salem, VA February 2018 2-4 Tourney of Manannan Mac Lir XXXVII Tear-Seas Shore Ridgeville, SC 3 Winter University Raven's Cove Kenansville, NC 3 Candlemass XXX (R) Middle 10 Bright Hills Baronial Birthday (R) Bright Hills Manchester, MD 10 Fasnacht des Stein Middlegate Winston-Salem, NC 17 Tournament of Love and Beauty (R) Ponte Alto Leesburg, VA 17 So You Think You Can Cook Moorhaven Myrtle Beach, SC 23-25 Tournament of Ymir 43 (R) Windmasters Hill Ellerbe, NC March 2018 3 Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival (R) Atlantia 10-18 Gulf Wars XXVII (R) Gleann Abhann 10 St. Paddy's Day Bloodbath Ponte Alto Vienna, VA 23-25 Night on the Town: Night on the Rhine Lochmere Annapolis, MD 31 Defending the Gate XVII (R) The Yeoman, November 2017 7 Volume 31: Issue 11

Atlantian Fall Crown Tournament November 4, 2017 Barony of Storvik Welcome Fair Atlantia to the lands of the Barony of Storvik! Make way on this cool November day to help Their Majesties Amos and Kara in their time of need. For they are in search of Heirs!! Raise banners and voice in celebration of your might upon the field of battle! For Succession of the Kingdom must be ensured!!! Website: http://www.atlantia.sca.org/137- events/167-event-flyer?event_id=7669fd86 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Hunt Them/ Baronial Birthday November 11, 2017 Barony of Dun Carraig Feast your eyes upon the strange and magical menagerie of animals inspired by Joanna the Mad. Or, if you believe yourself worthy, try your might against creatures from myth and legend. There will be hunts for both armored and rapier fighters, as well as an archery shoot full of fantastic beasts. Arts & Sciences Activities: Baronial Bardic Champion Competition: A performance, of any sort, on the theme of fantastic beasts, hunting, and/or veterans. Poetry Competition: A poem in any style on the theme of fantastic beasts, hunting, and/or veterans. UPCOMING EVENTS UnEvent December 2, 2017 Barony of Dun Carraig This is for officers of Atlantia and her baronies. Not mandatory but highly recommended. Yule on the Bridge December 9, 2017 Barony of Ponte Alto Hearken all to the signs that another year is drawing to a close. The winds blow colder. Wee beasties and goblins roam the streets. Pumpkins abound: in doorways, on windowsills, in muffins, and even in cups of coffee! The trees change into their autumnal best. Soon it will be time for their long winter's nap, though, and it will be time for Yule! Yuletide is a magical time of year. Friends gather closely by the fire with warm cups and warmer hearts. Merriment and festivity are the order of the day, and goodwill toward all is shared and celebrated. The Barony of Ponte Alto invites you and yours to come and join us for a cozy, jovial event we are calling Yule on the Bridge. Come dressed in your holiday finery for a day of games, music, dancing, and merrymaking. The familiar site (Sykes Hall at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds) will be transformed into a festive, cheery wonderland that will capture the spirit of the season. Feel free to bring your own Yule-themed decorations and set up your table or seating area to really get into the mood. Website: http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/yule.php Website: http://birthday.duncarraig.net Holiday Faire November 18, 2017 Barony of Stierbach The Barony of Stierbach welcomes all gentles to our Holiday Faire. We have put a call out the finest Merchants of the Known World to gather their finest wares for your shopping pleasures. There also will be archery, armored and Rapier fighting, and thrown weapons. We will also have A&S competitions, classes and displays, silent auctions and a fundraising lunch tavern. Please come join us November 18th for a day fill with shopping, sportsmanship and fun. Website: http://stierbach.org/index.php/main Atlantian 12th Night - Palio de Atlantia January 12-14, 2018 Kingdom of Atlantia Join us at the estate of Abigail il cigno, known as the Founder's Inn, contained within the boundaries of the Barony of Marinus, for a grand festival to be known as the Palio de Atlantia (Atlantian 12th Night) to be held on the 13th day of January, 2017. The Palio is a festival held to this day in Italy. Visitors would come from all over to attend. To keep the spirit of this, we are anchoring the event "in Italy" although we are not anchoring the time period. See the web site for more details on entering a horse, the Procession, and other details. Website: http://www.twelfthnight.atlantia.sca.org/ The Yeoman, November 2017 8 Volume 31: Issue 11

Lore from the Larder illumination from The Luttrell Psalter The feast at Harvest Wars was a great experience. Never have I ever seen a feast where the majority of dishes came back empty. The following recipes, many inspired by Baroness Tatianna the autocrat and can be adjusted for personal tastes. More recipes to come in upcoming editions of the Yeoman. Your Guild Mistress of Tastiness, Baroness Wynne Pumpkin/Gourd/Squash Soup Ingredients Carrots Butternut Squash Cauliflower- 1 head Acorn Squash Sweet white onions- at least two Butter- 1 stick Cream Half and half salt & pepper 1. Clean all veggies, remove skin from squash. 2. Steam or boil veggies so that they are soft enough to put through a blender of food processor. 3. Mix the mush together with butter, vegetable broth and or half and half. 4. Add salt and pepper to taste. 5. Heat and enjoy with bread, crackers, croutons, what have you. From The Kitchy Kitchen Note: - this was a recipe from "The Joy of Cooking" which I adjusted to my taste, You notice that there are few amounts. It's up to you how much you want to spend as some ingredients can be costly if out of season. The Yeoman, November 2017 9 Volume 31: Issue 11

Barley with Mushrooms Ingredients 2 onions 2 Tbsp olive oil 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms 2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 quick-cooking barley Vegetable broth Salt 1. Cut onions and cook in olive oil until caramelized. 2. Saute mushrooms in butter. 3. Cook barley in vegetable broth as per box instructions. 4. Toss barley with mushrooms, onions and salt. 5. We actually made the barley dish in a rice cooker. The mushrooms were added towards the end of the cooking cycle so as not to get mushy. Winner of Preserved Foods at Harvest Wars Jam of Plums THL Sindara Sindara Ling Racheal Fessel of the Falconshield Recipe: Take small plums from that grow on teh trees in Rome and cut them into small pieces. Take a handful of fine sugar from the palm and sprinkle it onto the plums. Grind fine spice of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom and sprinkle onto the plums. Take some ground peel from the lemon and the orange and a few threads of fine saffron and sprinkle these onto the plums. Stir the all together and add enough fresh water to cover. Cook until the fruit and sugar become a gel and all the liquid is absorbed. Keep the flame low so as not to burn the plums. Take the plums off the heat and mash them so to have no large chunks. Place in bowl and serve with fine bread or crisps. Ingredients: About 10 Italian plums cut into small pieces About 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/2 teaspoon orange peel 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel Pinch of saffron Enough water to cover the plums The Yeoman, November 2017 10 Volume 31: Issue 11

Be Thankful Be thankful that you don t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you re tired and weary Because it means you ve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. Author Unknown The Yeoman, November 2017 11 Volume 31: Issue 11

New Medieval Books The Silk Road: A New History with Documents by Valerie Hansen The Silk Road is iconic in world history; but what was it, exactly? It conjures up a hazy image of a caravan of camels laden with silk on a dusty desert track, reaching from China to Rome. The reality was different and far more interesting. In The Silk Road: A New History with Documents, Valerie Hansen describes the remarkable archeological finds that revolutionized our understanding of these trade routes. Hansen explores eight sites along the road, from Xi an to Samarkand, where merchants, envoys, pilgrims, and travelers mixed in cosmopolitan communities, tolerant of religions from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism. Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780190208929 The Medieval Invention of Travel By Shayne Aaron Legassie Excerpt: Phrase in very broad terms, the central contention of The Medieval Invention of Travel is that scholars have underestimated the significance of travel as both material practice and philosophical abstraction to the development of medieval travel writing. Though this book draws on earlier and later evidence, it focuses primarily on the years 1200-1500. During these three centuries, travel writing burgeoned and diversified to a degree that has no historical precedent. This remarkable literary flourishing shaped and was shaped by the period s evolving attitudes toward human mobility. This vital observation has been relegated to the background of previous scholarship, to the detriment of one of the most complex and consequential eras in the history of Western ideas about travel. University of Chicago Press ISBN: 978-0-226-4462-2 Crusading at the Edges of Europe: Denmark and Portugal c.1000-c.1250 by Kurt Villads Jensen Excerpt: The overall thesis is that missionary wars and crusades can explain everything or, put the other way round, that most individuals by far in both Denmark and Portugal during the period from the 11th century onwards were intensely engrossed in God s war against the infidels and organized their societies in order to wage this war. From around 1100, they perceived their missionary wars as a form of crusade and as attempts to imitate the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. To a larger or lesser extent, this tendency continues all through the medieval period and far into the 16th century, but I have chosen to stop this investigation in the middle of the 13th century. At that point the crusades had become well established, and charges in mentality and practice through the following centuries did not lead to anything fundamentally new. Routledge ISBN 9781472469380 The Yeoman, November 2017 12 Volume 31: Issue 11

Past Knowledge Tips from books of yore How to Avoid Melons, 1565 How to Dress Warmly, c. 1315 Lyon, Bibliothèque municipale, MS 5128, f. 114v Dress well, wear good shoes, and when you go outside, wear overshoes so that your feet will be warm. And don t make a 'sausage' hat for yourself as some people do, because they are not good. And when you see the other students wearing their caps, you should too, and a fur cap, if necessary. And at night when you study, you should wear a nightcap over the cap and around your cheeks. And when you go to sleep at night, you should wear a white nightcap on your head and covering your cheeks and another colored one on top, since the head should be kept warmer at night than during the day. And during the rainy season, it s good to wear another cap or helmet over your cap so that your head doesn t get wet. Actually, some people wear a helmet over the cap in nice weather, but especially when it s cold, so that they can remove the helmet in the presence of important people without taking off the cap. And take care of your boots and make sure your feet aren t filthy. Letter from a physician in Valencia to his sons studying in Toulouse How to Survive the Winter, c. 1200 "Winter is damp and cold: we should turn to food. Nourishment should be delicious in the winter. Neither purging nor bloodletting is helpful then, and encounters in bed with your lady friend should be moderate." Daniel of Beccles, Urbanus magnus J. Paul Getty Museum MS 14, f. 3r (13th century) from the collections of http://askthepast.blogspot.com by Elizabeth Archibald The Yeoman, November 2017 13 Volume 31: Issue 11

Barony of the Bright Hills Practices and Meetings Site Directions Guild Gatherings Heavy & Light Weapons Fighter Practices and A&S classes are held most Friday nights from 7:30 PM-10 PM Business Meetings are held from 7 PM-8 PM the last Friday of the month (Please See Calendar) Location: Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1930 Brookdale Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244 Although we use these facilities, the SCA is not endorsed by the Church. Directions: Exit the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) at Exit 17 (Security Blvd Exit). Take the exit west toward Rolling Road, not the exit east toward Woodlawn. Travel west along Security Boulevard about one-half mile, through traffic-lights at Belmont Avenue, Lord Baltimore Drive, and Rolling Road. Continue west for another block, until you reach Brookdale Road. The Episcopal Church of Christ the King is on your left. Make a left turn onto Brookdale, and then turn right into the Church parking lot. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Baltimore County Schools announce they are closed or closing early, there will be no practice that night. You can usually hear the school closing lists on virtually any local radio station broadcast throughout the morning. Bardic Circle/PAGE (Sundays 4-8pm; Contact Lady Nina for exact dates or check calendar) 6414 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore MD 21239 ninadances@gmail.com Woodworkers Guild (Check Calendar) Lord Luke of Bright Hills house. 1020 Register Avenue, Towson, MD 21239, (410) 377-6828. Directions: Take Baltimore Beltway 695 toward Towson. We live near the northern apex of the beltway. Take exit 29 from 695. Take Lock Raven Blvd. south, past Taylor Ave. intersection, go through two lights after Taylor, look for quick right onto Regester Avenue just over peak of a hill. (If you miss Regester Ave. don t despair: at next light make a right onto Loch Hill Rd., then left at stop sign onto Regester Ave. If you ve gone too far on Loch Raven, you will reach Northern Parkway a huge intersection.) Our house is at 1020 Regester white house with porch on right with SCAtype banner hanging from a signpost on front lawn - large driveway. Park on the south side of Regester Avenue if there is no room in driveway. Sunday Afternoon Archery Practice Lord Dagfinnr Jarnauga, 443-857-5178 Every Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (See Calendar) Location: Baltimore Bowmen Site Go to www.baltimorebowmen.com for directions. If the gate is closed, check to make sure it is not locked. If it is not locked, open it and drive down the hill to the butts. If the gate is locked, park your car and walk down the hill to the butts. NOTE: PRACTICE WILL NOT BE HELD WHEN THERE ARE WEEKEND- LONG EVENTS AND WHEN THERE ARE EVENTS AT THE BOWMEN SITE. Brewer s Guild Lady Livia di Samuele, 7927 Mandan Road Apt 104 Greenbelt, MD 20770; 301-807-5476 Abramsonsm@yahoo.com Contact with questions or to request special brewing days. Clothier s Guild Lady Faye de Trees, 1402 Hillside Dr., Bel Air, MD 21015; 352-281-8216, feataure@gmail.com. The clothiers currently do one class per month on a specific project at Friday night fighter practice followed by a sewing session on Sunday afternoon to finish the projects. The location of the Sunday sessions varies. (Check calendar) The Yeoman, November 2017 14 Volume 31: Issue 11

Textile Arts Guild Mistress Brienna Llewellyn Lindsey, 3009 Ebbtide Dr., Edgewood, MD 21040, 410.598.3422, ladybrienna@ gmail.com. TAG meets the first Sunday of every month. Check calendar for location and times Armory Baron Heinrich, 3114 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158; 443-789-8109, lands_heinie@yahoo.com Weekends by appointment. Cook s Guild Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri ap Hwyell, jay_wynne@hotmail.com Meets second Sunday of the month. Check calendar for location and time. Gold Key To Access Gold Key garb, Contact Lady Wanda Ostojowna, wlkinnie@comcast.net Bright Hills Email List To subscribe to the Bright Hills mailing list, please go to: http:// www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe/brighthills Electronic Connection Bright Hills Website The Baronial website, http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/ contains a listing of current officers, regularly scheduled meetings, events and other items of interest. If you have an item for the website, please send it to the Webminister, THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreschire at janynfletcher@comcast.net Bright Hills FaceBook Page The new baronial Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brighthills/. Further information can be obtained from the administrators Lady Reyne Telarius at robynbecker@comcast.net, THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreshire at janynfletcher@comcast. net or Lady Aemilia Rosa at aemiliarosa@comcast.net The Yeoman On-Line http://brighthills.atlantia.sca.org/yeoman/yeoman.html Everyone is encouraged to contribute to The Yeoman! Please, remember that all submissions for The Yeoman should be accompanied by an SCA release form. Below are the links to the necessary forms. Society Chronicler forms: http://www.sca.org/docs/library.html#release forms Release form for writing or artwork: http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/releasecreativefillable.pdf Release form for photographs: http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/releasephotographerfillable.pdf Release form for models (the subject of your artwork or photograph): The Yeoman, November 2017 15 Volume 31: Issue 11

Officers and Deputies of the Barony of Bright Hills Please try not to call after 9 PM Baron & Baroness Kollack & Rebecca von Zweckel Kenneth & Becky Kepple 443.254.1206 baron@brighthills.atlantia.sca.org or baroness@brighthills.atlantia.sca.org Seneschal Lady Ailis inghean uì Bhriain Erin O Brien Scimeca 443-857-2849 ailisingheanuibhriain@gmail.com Deputy Seneschal Webminister THL Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreschire Jay Nardone 443-508-4456 janynfletcher@comcast.net Baronial Clerk Signet & Deputy Webminister Lady Aemilia Rosa Amy Nardone 443-508-4456 aemiliarosa@comcast.net Exchequer Lady Clara Michelle England 443-799-1913 kuscheltier13@yahoo.com Herald Master Richard Wyn Richard Muti 443-615-1025 RickWyn@comcast.net Deputy Exchequer Lady Wanda Ostojowna Wanda Kinnie 443-398-5100, wandaostojowna@comcast.net Deputy Herald Lady Deirdre O Bardon Debbie Eccles 410-356-0028 deirdre_obardon@yahoo.com Deputy Exchequer Lord Cairell mac Cormaic Howard Carl Jacobson 443-416-8356, cairellmaccormaic@yahoo.com Steward/Deputy Exchequer Master Chirhart Blackstar Truman Barnes 410-239-8794 chirhart_1@yahoo.com Deputy Chatelaine Lord Wrad of Ce Wade Whitlock 410-272-8407 wadewhitlock@hotmail.com Chronicler Lady Scholastica Joycors MyLinda Butterworth 443-817-2129 totallystories@gmail.com Chatelaine Lady Rebekkah Samuel Victoria Wank 443-846-2001 vwank35@comcast.net Youth Minister Baroness Katarzyna Witkowska Katherine Hawkins 443-813-1436 k_hawk_us@yahoo.com Minister of Lists Lord Alexander Fowler Hunter Fowler 410.313.8626 hunterfsca@yahoo.com Deputy Chatelaine Baroness Barbara Giumaria diroberto Barbara Kriner 443-244-0432 bjokriner@yahoo.com Deputy Youth Minister Bridget of Bright Hills Wilda Hawkins Deputy Minister of Lists Lady Livia di Samuele Sherrill M. Abramson 301-807-5476 Abramsonsm@yahoo.com The Yeoman, November 2017 16 Volume 31: Issue 11

Knights Marshall Lord Randver Askmadr Randy Feltman 410-877-1735 randver_askmadr@verizon.net Rapier Deputy Marshal Lord Stephen Bridewell Stephen Cavano 410.235.3590 stephenbridewell@yahoo.com Deputy Heavy Marshal Baron Heinrich Kreiner Robert Stephen Kriner lands_heinie@yahoo.com 443-789-8109 Archery Deputy Marshal Lord Dagfinnr Jarnauga Fred Scimeca 443-857-5178 fortshmex1180@yahoo.com Thrown Weapons Deputy Marshal Lady Beatrice Shirwod Annelise Bauer 843-312-5971 spindlebird@gmail.com Minister of Arts & Sciences Lord Alexander de Burdegala Larry Jones Appolodelsol@gmail.com Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences Lady Reyne Telarius Robyn Becker 443-995-0461 reynetelarius@comcast.net Current Baronial Champions: Archery: Lord Janyn Fletcher of Lancastreschire Arts and Sciences: Lady Freydis Sjona Bardic: Lord Faolan Mac Raghnaill Baronial Warlord: Lord Randvar Askmodr Brewer: Aeilean Mac Raibert Equestrian: Mor Inghean Ui Dochartaigh Heavy Weapons: Lord Grimkel Rapier: Lord Conrad Muni Children s Archery- vacant The Yeoman, November 2017 17 Volume 31: Issue 11