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Bryn Madoc arms: purpure, a lymphad or, sail and oars argent, within a laurel wreath or

The Barony of Bryn Madoc is part of
the Kingdom of Meridies in
the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).

THE BARONY OF BRYN MADOC

The Barony of Bryn Madoc is the Athens, Georgia area chapter of the SCA. Our several lands also extend into Jefferson, Commerce, Watkinsville, Monroe, Winder, GA, and points in-between.

Baroness Muirenn and Baron Oengus Our Baron and Baroness are Tiarna Óengus mac GillaDubain and Bantiarna Muirenn ingen Donngaile, who stepped up to the Baronial thrones at Dreamstone 31.

“Greetings, and welcome to the Barony of Bryn Madoc! We are a diverse and talented group of gentles composing one of the oldest chapters of the Society for Creative Anachronism in the Southeast. Founded over 30 years ago, we have a vast array of knowledge and experience to help you find your way in whatever field you wish to explore, be it the arts, sciences, or the martial pursuits. There really is something for everyone! Please take a look around our site, and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We hope you will join us as we recreate the Middle Ages in Modern Times.” —Óengus & Muirenn, Baron & Baroness, Bryn Madoc

MEETINGS & NOTICES

Congratulations to His Royal Majesty Kenneth Grey and Her Royal Majesty Sabine d'Orliens on ascending the Meridian throne!
NEW LOCATION! Business meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in northeast Athens at Fire Station #8, 3955 Jefferson Road, US-129 (see below for directions). Please contact the seneschal, Lord Engelbrecht (Alex Medina), for more information and details. Arts and sciences meetings are held monthly on various dates, location and dates TBA.
Fighter practices are being held at Dacula Park (205 Dacula Road) in Dacula, GA (see below for directions). The Barony also joins the MARS group at their practices on Mondays (see next item below). Please contact the Baronial knight marshal, Domnhall MacMurchadha (Clint Murphy) for more information, including time and days. The Shire of Beau Fort holds a Sunday afternoon fighter practice nearby in Winder, GA; join their Yahoo! group for details and directions.
The Medieval and Renaissance Society (MARS) is our sister student chapter on the University of Georgia's campus (link goes to an external website). MARS hosts fighter practices (heavy and rapier combat) on Mondays at 8 p.m. on the UGA campus (or at Memorial Park in Athens, in inclement weather). A second practice, focusing on rapier and other light fighting techniques, is scheduled for Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park. Directions can be found on the MARS website.
Please contact our Baronial herald, the Silver Sail Pursuivant, Lady Merlyn (Kelsie Crawford), for heraldic submissions and information on heraldry use within the SCA.
European dance classes are held as interest warrants, currently Wednesdays on the UGA campus with MARS. Please contact the dancemistress, Baroness Mariona (Susan Wilson) for dates, time, and more information.
Current and some back issues of the annual Baronial newsletter, The Standing Stone, are available from the Chronicler, Nessa. Please send her your submissions of articles, poetry, artwork, and photos for inclusion in the next issue. The latest issue of The Standing Stone is available electronically on our Yahoo! site.
A very special message from the Baron & Baroness: “The Barony of Bryn Madoc mourns deeply the loss of a true friend and brother, Lonnie Harvel, known in these current Middle Ages as THLord Owen (Aoghann) de Montgomery. We loved him dearly and miss him greatly. Please join us in remembering him, his name and his deeds, and keep his family in your thoughts and meditations. With heavy hearts, Óengus & Muirenn”
For the most current information on Baronial activities, join our email list by signing up through the Bryn Madoc Yahoo! group.
If you're new to the SCA or interested in learning more about our organization, please investigate the SCA's “Resources and Information for Newcomers” site.

CALENDAR

February 18 — Golden Lily XIII (Beau Fort, Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla, GA)
February 21 — Baronial business meeting (Fire Station No. 8, 3955 Jefferson Rd./US-129, Athens, GA; date changed due to Valentine's Day conflict)
February 25 — Convivium Collegialis (Glynn Rhe)
March 3 — Baba Marta III (Flintmarsh)
March 11-18 — Gulf Wars 21 (Kingdom of Glean Abhann, King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton, MS)
March 31 — Persona Grata (Owl's Nest)
April 7 — Fools War (Tir Briste, Sandy Beach Park, Lake Tobesofkee, Macon, GA)
April 14 — Spring Coronation (Iron Mountain, Camp WOW, Northern Alabama, Blountsville, AL)
April 21 — Dreamstone Tourney (Bryn Madoc, Camp Daniel Morgan, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge, GA)
May — Spring Crown List (Vulpine Reach, Harrison Bay State Park, near Chattanooga, TN)
May 19 — Border Raids
June 2 — Kingdom Arts & Sciences Faire
October 20 — Danelaw

Catch the activities at our 2008 Danelaw: Viking Games event courtesy of the University of Georgia's NewsSource 15! *

ABOUT BRYN MADOC

Baronial Awards: Order of the Dreamstone, Star of Bryn Madoc, Lord of the May/Harvest, Order of the Argent Oar, Order of Madoc's Lance, Muse of Bryn Madoc
Contact the seneschal, Lord Engelbrecht (Alex Medina) for more information on meetings and events.

Directions to the Meetings: Fire Station #8 is located at 3955 Jefferson Road, on US 129 on the northeast side of Athens. Map.* (Note: Google Maps does not list the location accurately and also lists Firefighter Court as “Club House Rd.” The linked map is as close as we could get to the correct location.)

From US-78 or GA-316: Take the exit for GA Loop 10 North around Athens, head on Loop 10 until you reach the US-129 / Prince Ave. exit. At Prince Ave., turn right, heading north towards Jefferson. Get in the left lane as you go through the intersection and traffic light at Jefferson River Road. Fire Station #8 is on the left, turn left onto Firefighter Court to access the parking lot. (If you get to the Golden Pantry at Whitehead Road, you've gone too far.)

From I-85: Take the Jefferson exit 137 and head south towards Athens on US-129. Fire Station #8 will be on the right, just past the Golden Pantry at Whitehead Road (first traffic light coming into Athens). Turn right onto Firefighter Court to access the parking lot.
Directions to Dacula Fighter Practice: Dacula Park is located between Atlanta and Athens, GA in the town of Dacula, at 205 Dacula Rd. Map.*

From GA-316: Take best route to GA-316, turn north onto Harbins Rd., and continue onto Dacula Rd.

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