Children were the real winners at the recent Ocean Springs (Mississippi) Renaissance Faire, which featured many kid-friendly activities. Brad Crocker of the Mississippi Press has the story.

Their Majesties Havordh and Mary-Grace of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann have announced the list of combatants and consorts for Their upcoming Crown Tournament.

Master Erik of Telemark of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann reports that THLady Sarah MacGregor will sit vigil June 23, 2007 in contemplation of her elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

On Saturday, April 21, during the Coronation of Havordh II & Mary-Grace II in Gleann Abhann, HE Viscountess Marion Leoncina de Susa was ordered to contemplate being inducted into the Order of the Laurel at a future date to be determined. This will make her the first Laurel created by the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

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It's all about Dux, Ducks and Deuces. (You'll have to come to the event to figure out what we mean.)

The Hunt for the Prize Part Dux
Gleann Abhann's Second Live Weapons Championships
June 1-3, 2007

King's Arrow Ranch (aka The Gulf Wars Site)
26 Kings Highway, Lumberton, MS

Their Majesties Havordh and Mary Grace will be choosing their:

• Live Weapons Champion
• Queen's Yeoman Location:
  Barony of Axemoor (Lumberton, Mississippi)

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On May 4-6 2007 the Barony of Small Gray Bear welcomes you to beautiful Camp Taloha, located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for Candlelight Camp 2007. This year, we will be hosting an inconceivable amount of activities! We'll have Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. - Not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum SCA event. Don't miss it!

Autocrats:
Lady Juliana Bonnaire de Cherbourg Location:
Barony of Small Gray Bear (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)

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Come join the Barony of Axemoor for the Feast of St. Bogdacious. We will be having our traditional great sword tourney, a rapier tourney, Youth tourney, archery, and perhaps even cart races. Beware of the Heretics Dungeon. Join us for our many classes and excellent feast. We will be holding competition in calligraphy and illumination and an entertainer's competition. There will be a Fool's Parade and a Gaming Hall. Take part in the Pilgrimage to St. Bogdacious or spend the day accumulating tokens to use in our auction. With so much to do, you can't miss out on this fabulous event! Location:
Barony of Axemoor (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)

Adam Goodwine reports that on March 28, 2007, in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann, a son was born to Esperanza de Navarra and himself and was named Edward Kelly.

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Come join the Barony of Small Gray Bear for three days of fighting, learning, cooking, and revelry on the north border of Gleann Abhann.

Diamond Wars XXII:
Spice Wars: The Quest for Cuisine
October 11-14, 2007
Camp Cedar Valley, Viola, Arkansas

The site:
Beautiful Camp Cedar Valley near Viola, AR – a fantastic woodland of wonder, with a plentitude of camping areas and restroom facilities. Location:
Barony of Small Gray Bear (Viola, Arkansas)

Ursus of Anglesey has posted some large galleries from Gulf Wars XVI on his photo website.

An article posted in the local Hattiesburg, Mississippi paper features brief interviews with several SCA folk attending Gulf Wars.

Gawin der Fuchs has posted photos from Gulf Wars XVI on his website. The pictures were taken by himself and Lady Eleanora.

At Gulf Wars, Their Majesties Padruig and Linnet of Gleann Abhann vigiled THL Ulric Blackoak (called Uric) at kingdom court on Friday night and knighted him upon the field on Saturday morning.

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Shoal Creek Methodist Youth Camp near New Blaine, AR

Additional details coming soon. Location:
Shire of Smythkepe

Vallaulfr Rurikson offers a poetic tribute to recently-fallen THL Edgar Finn, Chieftain of the Bladerunners from Gleann Abhann.

Marion Leoncina da Susa has posted photos from the Fighters' Collegium which took place recently in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

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The fertile lands of the countryside flow with the enemy’s blood. You and your companions have been under siege for some time, and your allies have not been able to break through to assuage the needs of the strong fortress. Meanwhile, your supplies are running low. The enemy commander has requested a parlay to entreat you to surrender before he is forced to starve you into submission. You have been commanded by your lord to prepare a dinner for the parlay. You are charged (on short notice) with using what meager supplies you have to fool the enemy into thinking you can hold out indefinitely. In truth, you hope to hold out until your allies can break through with the desperately needed supplies. Location:
Herbal Pavilion, Artisian's Row, Gulf Wars Site

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Come join in the celebration as we celebrate the The Kingdom of Gleann Abhann Spring Coronation at Camp HS Jacobs in Utica, Mississippi.

This is of course should the fates frown on their Majesties Padruig and Linnett. The Red Rose Ball will follow a feast to remember, prepared by Mistress Sarita Vashti al Coya. Come join us as the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann celebrates the crowning of the 4th King and Queen of Gleann Abhann. Location:
Barony of Grey Niche (Utica, Mississippi)

To increase art activities at Gulf Wars XVI, there will be arts faires other than the 'Champions Battle' between Ansteorra and Trimaris, the Kingdoms of Meridies and Gleann Abhann would like to invite all artisans of the Known World to an Open Arts Faire.

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The Shire of Smythkepe Proudly Presents: Cracked Anvil X April 13-15 AS XVI (2007) at the Shoal Creek Methodist Camp Scranton (Midway), AR.

Event Staff:
Autocrat : Lord Dante de Piro (mka Gene Hester)
ghester@newedgenetworks.com

Feast Steward: Lord James Cooke the Sinister (mka Jimmy Cook)
jimmy_cook2000@yahoo.com Location:
Shire of Smythkepe (Scranton, Arkansas)

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On April 13th and 14th, the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville will be holding their third annual Renaissance Days. We are planning on a 2-day event, and there will be free camping and free lunch on site both days. Restrooms are available the whole time, but there are no showers. There are several hotels within two miles of the campus though. We are planning an event type set up, so what you are looking at is a free overnight event with mundane walking around and asking questions. Location:
University of Arkansas Community College (Batesville, Arkansas)

Duke Sir Havordh Aetarbani and Duchess Mary-Grace of Gatland are the new Crown Prince and Princess of Gleann Abhann.

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Greetings unto the populace of Gleann Abhann, please join the gentles of Grey Niche in a celebration of the Arts & Sciences.

Travels Along The Silk Road
Candlemas - Regional A & S Collegium

February 3, 2007

Baker Community Center
7942 Church Street
Millington,Tennessee 38053

Event Pricing - event fees include feast
Members / Non-Members
Adult $9.00 / Adult $12.00 Location:
(Millington,Tennessee)

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Come along on a voyage of adventure and reward, with the Barony of Seleone, as we cruise the blue waters from the coast of Brittany to the Isle of Cyprus. Bring your rapier gear to defend your crew in the town battles. Heavy fighters, ever wanted to pillage a village? Or defend one? How about defending your ship in a mock naval battle? Test your skill on the live weapons range or relax and enjoy our many classes from Pirates 101 to Shipboard Cuisine. Young scalawags (youth fighters) will also have their chance to fight for their share of the bounty. Enjoy a wonderful feast with Location:
Barony of Seleone (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)

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Camelot has come and gone and only the land remains. Enter the forest of the Green Knight if you dare to find the Lord and Lady Winter who can break the season's icy snare. Amidst snow drifts and trees capped with white crowns an archer's, bard's, and warrior's challenge can be found. Prove you are a "Man of Green" to end this wintry scene. Come to Ardanroe for Winter Wonders and feast under the ancient limbs and starry sky, or stay at home, and frozen tears cry. The frozen darkness of the Forest of the Green Knight beckons. Where does your courage lie? Hear the Bards after feast Saturday night. Location:
Shire of Ardanroe (Lake Bistineau State Park, Louisiana)

Mistress Anyeta has posted photos from the recent knighting ceremony of Sir Uther in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann. Sir Uther is the Kingdom's first knight.

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On Feb. 23-25, 2007 IronOx will be holding Fighter's Collegium - War College and Ruga Mini Winter Session at Camp Henry Jacobs in Utica, MS.

Please join us at this wonderful new site for fighting and fun. This site includes many open fields, enclosed gym, meeting rooms, classrooms, craft center, mirrored dance room, and amphitheater. The feast hall can seat 400 but feast will be cutoff with the Location:
Shire of IronOx (Utica, Mississippi)

On Saturday, November 18, in the Shire of Iron Ox, the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann created its chevalier, or first knight.

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The proto-shire of Beinntheine, in cooperation with the Shire of Lagerdamm presents Regional Fighter Practice November 12, 10 AM to 4 PM, Old Post Park, Russellville Come out, have a cup of joe with us, renew some friendships, make some new ones, and smack some new people.

Directions:
Take your best route to I-40, Exit 81. Turn south on Highway 7 and proceed 4.4 miles to Lock and Dam Road (first light after Kroger's). Location:
Proto-Shire of Beinntheine (Russellville, Arkansas)

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Gulf Wars XVI will take place March 11-18, 2007 at King's Arrow Ranch, 26 Kings Highway, Lumberton, MS.

There are many scheduled events for the war. Not interested in Evil Fiber arts or fighting? There are dozens of areas of activities at Gulf Wars. Including children's activities, Middle Eastern activities, creative activities of any nature you can imagine. A small sample...

• Volunteering Location:
  Kingdom of Gleann Abhann (Lumberton, Mississippi)