"In this year fierce, foreboding omens came over the land of Northumbria. There were excessive whirlwinds, lightning storms, and fiery dragons were seen flying in the sky. These signs were followed by great famine, and on June 8th the ravaging of heathen men destroyed God's church at Lindisfarne."
- The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, 793AD
In the year 793, a raid on a Northumbrian monastery on the island of Lindisfarne ushered in a new age - the Viking age.
Lindisfarne is our annual 3-day camping event, held over Queen's Birthday weekend (June 4-7).
*Where*: Rimu Park, Yaldhurst Road, Christchurch
*When*: 4pm Friday June 4 to 3pm Monday June 7
*Stewards*:
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James Piesse: jpiesse@gmail.com / 0276969123 (organizing shit and yelling
at people)
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Sam-wOOt; wootduosmaster@gmail.com / 0211157002 (food, being awesome)
Those wishing to day-trip should bear in mind that the feast and ball and
most amusing of amusements will be on the Saturday evening.
We are still very keen to hear from anyone willing to teach a class, a talk
or a show-and-tell session on an aspect of medieval or renaissance life (and
death). Please contact us. We will attempt to make the schedule fit your
whims.
*Entertainments* are to include but not be limited to:
* semi-civilized wine tasting
* wine making
* a leatherworking class
* a rapier class
* a basic metalworking class
* many fighting classes
* combat archery stuff
* a ball and other dancing
* Bonfire! Roasted Nuts!
* outside fighty stuff
* period games
* pretty excellent food
* a fine feast cooked by Tim and Alison
* a repast cooked by wOOt-Sam
* cooked breakfasts and lunches
* a soup kitchen on Friday night (soup and bread)
* long-ship building
* the tassel-kicking contests
About the site and accommodation
Rimu Park has a large hall with alcoves coming off it, which will be
curtained off to give some privacy to sleep in. There are ample spaces for
tents for those who wish to camp. If you are not camping, you will need some
kind of mattress and sufficient bedding. It will probably be cold.
There are hot showers on site but they are not super amazing. You can,
however, get clean and damp. Please be considerate of the people you're
going to be around for four days, and make use of those showers.
Alcohol is permitted, but modern bottles and so on should be covered or
poured into a medievalesque drinking vessel or jug. Anyone unsafely or
obnoxiously drunk will be asked to leave the event and the same applies to
any illegal drug use. Persons under the legal drinking age (18) should not
be drinking alcohol on site. If we find out you will be asked to leave.
If you do manage to hurt yourself there will be at least two people about
who are able to look after you to some degree. They are Sam and Nigel. There
will be a basic First Aid kit.
The kitchen will be fully sorted, and the meal plan will not leave you
hungry. Those with special dietary issues will need to contact Sam to sort
out how we're going to feed you.
Payment
Cash is preferable, to be paid in advance except by prior arrangement
Cheques are to be made out to the University of Canterbury Medieval and
Renaissance Society
Suggested packing list
Shelter
* tent (if not sleeping inside)
* foam pad/mattress/air bed
* sleeping bag/bedding/pillow
* torch (electric) and spare batteries
* table/stool/chairs/cushions
* banners, rugs, throws etc
Clothing, pre-1600
* hats and veils
* chemises, shirts
* waterproof gear
* warm hood
* wool clothing
* cloak/coat
* leggings or pants
* accessories: jewelry, belts, pouches, dress steel etc
Eating gear (feast kit)
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plate and bowl (preferably wood or metal)
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spoon
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knife (preferably sharp)
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drinking vessel/s
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napkin/tea towel
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candles
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drinks, if desired. (Tea and coffee will be supplied as will some
non-alcoholic cold drinks.)
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For those who do not have feast gear, Honest Bjorn will be at the event
with his range of wares to sell (I.e., he'll be selling feast gear for a
good price; bring money and buy off him.)
Amusements
* armour and weapons
* musical instruments
* toys and games
* embroidery and other handcrafts
* sketch pad, pens etc
* books
* wares to sell at market
Miscellanea
* money, maps, keys
* first aid kit (including personal medication, SPF 15 sunblock, insect
repellent)
* toiletries
* plastic bag with dry clothes, important papers, emergency chocolate etc
* camera and film/cards
* a sense of fun