Times were simpler in the SCA in A.S. III, as can be seen in an article chronicling Summer Crown Tournament in the West Kingdom (June 23, 1968). The article has been posted by Hirsch on the West Kingdom History website.

Ajax, by right of arms, Prince of the Mists, and Uta, by her grace and beauty, Princess of the Mists, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs. In the evening, enjoy a marvelous repast of dishes and delicacies in the Islamic style of Baghdad by Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya.

Her Grace, Duchess Megan, reports that Their Majesties Uther and Kara of the West Kingdom offered elevation to the peerage to several of Their subjects at the March 25, 2012 Crown Tournament.

Siobhan reports that Jack Graeme An T'Oban was the victor of the Spring 2012 Coronet in the Palatine Barony of the Far West. The tournament took place in Vale de Draco.

Their Majesties invite one and all to come and bear witness to the coronation of Their heirs. Come celebrate the grand traditions of the West with courts, arts & sciences, fighting, singing, dancing, and archery.

The Knowne World is invited to participate in a weekend celebrating the Nine Worthies on the Field of Honor at the Selviergard Spring Pas d'Armes. 

Please join the Barony of Rivenoak for our annual Fool's Tourney, Sunday, April 15, 2012 at One Mile (in Bidwell Park) in Chico. 

Her Excellency, Aurelia the Meek, invites all combatants to determine the new Champions of the Barony of Vinhold. 

A hunting we will go, A hunting we will go… Wax your bowstring and come out to play at the archery range.

My Lords and Ladies, join us as we celebrate the ninth annual Fantastic Fairytale Fete. Arts and Sciences contests include: storytelling in any mode, and our signature cooking competition: best pun of a fairytale recipe -decorative or edible. Classes TBA.

Duchess Megan reports that Duke Haouc was the victor of the March 25, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the West. His Grace was inspired by Mina Wynter.

Lord Johann Wulf from the Barony of the Far West, Canton of the Golden Playne (Bangkok, Thailand) has put together a documentary for the SCA in Thailand.

Greetings to the Populace of the West from the Misty Lands of its Southern Shores! We would like to invite all gentle folk to come share our company and/or demonstrate their fighting prowess at this year's Newcomer's and Warlord's Prize Tourney!!

Please join the Barony of Tarnmist for Fool's Tourney, a day of frivolity and complete silliness. Let your inner Jester come out and play. We'll be sharing a potluck dinner.

On March 31, 2012 we will gather at the Big Lake Lions Club to test our skills in Pearl Diving, Fishing, Celtic/Viking and Japanese style Knot work, Tug-o-rope, Arm Wrestling, Stick pull, Sumo Wrestling, Deck balance, Origami, Looting and more. 

With the change of the seasons, and the return of the Sun to the Greatland, the time also has come for the Baronial Circlets to pass to another.

Come one and all to celebrate the coming of Spring with Fendrake Marsh on the Feast Day of St. Patrick.From our Kitchens, our goodly cooks will bring the finest fare to be served to noblemen and peasant alike, so don't miss out.  Games, Stories and Songs will fill our hall as we feast on our Shire's bounty!

Eliska z Jihlava reports that Baroness Vera Veshniakova will sit vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican at the upcoming March Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the West.

Come bear witness and join Their Majesties, Uther and Kara, as They hold the tournament to determine who shall be Their heirs with a weekend of fighting, arts, sciences, dance, music, competitions, revelry and more.

March begins the long, slow stretch into spring, so let's start with stretching our minds and learning new things!

Martin of Rivenstar reports that he has created an album of photos from Twelfth Night in the Kingdom of the West. The photos are available on SnugMug.

As Winter comes to an end, and spring fast approaches, we turn our efforts to preparing for the coming raiding season. The time for raids, war and battle are fast approaching! 

Kara, Queen of the West, has announced that She and her Lord King Uther have offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Their subject Cynehild Cynesigesdohtor. The announcement was made at the January West Kingdom Coronation.

Ii Toonishinokami Katsumori reports that a video is available on YouTube of armored combat at the January 7, 2012 Tourney of Skyhawk in the Canton of the Golden Playne (Thailand).

At Teufelberg, in the West Kingdom, Their Majesties Rolf the Relentless and Aurora Komnene created seven new peers at Twelfth Night on January 7.

Baron Khevron reports that Taran Arnfast, fighting for Heleyne of Avebury, defeated Viscount Sir Kenric Maur, fighting for Dagmar the Red, in two fights in the final bout of the Coronet Tournament in the Principality of Oertha, Kingdom of the West.

Come on out and enjoy an Equestrian Event and Cooks Play Day.

War Collegium is a fighting event to get the Kingdom of the West ready to fight in the Wars for the year.

Viscount Sir Roric Skogan and Viscountess Syele von der Rosen of House Verthandi in the West Kingdom report that Their Majesties Uther and Kara have chosen to elevate two of Their subjects at the recent Twelfth Night event.

Baron Khevron of the Principality of Oertha in the Kingdom of the West reports that videos of Peerage ceremonies by Lady Merewyn of Ynys Taltraeth, shot at December 2011's Selviergard Yule, are now available to view on YouTube.