In the dark days of winter is the time to exchange stories of
victories past and hard won achievements, feast upon foods
good for the soul, and dance to bring joy to the ear and
heart. The populace of Lions Gate is invited to honor their
undoubted Excellencies,Baron Sir Griffin ap
Bedwyr and
Baroness
Caitrin ni Cingeadh at a night of feasting,
celebration, and dancing at the Griffin & Acorn
Tavern.
Feast upon hearty foods
of the 12th century Welsh countryside as crafted
by chef Sir Yusuf ben Joseph. Celebrate those recognized at
Baronial court. Delight at the dulcet tones of Collegium
Leonum. Dance with the guidance of our Mistress of Dance,
HL Rhiannon ap Gwynedd.
Baronial court will take place upon completion of the main
feast. Sweets and dancing to commence immediately thereafter.
There will be a cash bar. No other alcohol permitted at the
venue.
Volunteers
needed! Assistance for set up, signage, kitchen scullery,
gate, and tear down will be received with gratitude and
thanks. Please contact the event steward, HL Jaqueline
Lefleur, atSCAJaqueline@shaw.ca
Date and Time
Saturday, December 5,
2009
Doors open at 5 pm
Feasting begins 6
pm
Baronial Court 8
pm(ish)
Close
11pm
Packout and off the lot by
11:59 pm!
(Clean and tidy
volunteers needed. Please contact the event steward, above,
if you can assist. Many hands make light work.)
Tickets
Tickets $20 (plus $3
NMS fee for non-members; NMS will be collected at
Gate.)
$10 for children 5-12
years.
Children under 5
FREE.
All fees in Canadian
funds. US dollars accepted at
par.
Tickets sold only in
advance and seating is
limited.
For payment
by cheque, please make out to Barony of
Lions Gate, and mail to the event steward. Contact
information below.
Sales happening
NOW! For more information, contact Jaqueline Lefleur for
tickets, contact information below. HL Jaqueline will be
attending and selling tickets at the following upcoming
events and practices: (At events, look for the green and
silver overdress, and the green chiffon veil; at practices,
look for the person waving pretty paper
around.)
The venue is wheelchair
accessible and service dog friendly.
Please note open candle
flames are not permitted! Candle holders must surround the
entire flame. Lanterns, large votives and hurricane lamps
welcome; low tealights, tapers and candleabra are not (unless
fitted with flameless candles). Thank you for keeping
garments and populace safe, and the venue
happy.
Site Info: Name: Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre 76 Jamieson Court New Westminster, BC V3L 1M9
Directions to Site:
From
the East
Traveling
west via highway #1, head north over the Port Mann bridge,
and take exit 40, Brunett Ave, heading west and south. Follow
Brunett and merge left with Columbia Street. Turn right at
Richmond Street, then left at the second street, which is
Jamieson Court. The site is a half block down on your right
hand side. Parking on site and on the street. Please respect
the reserved parking areas.
From the West
From the south and west, via
Marine Way from Vancouver,
Queensbourgh or Pattullo bridges from Surrey or Langley, make
your way eastward to
Columbia Street
in
New Westminster.
Heading east on
Columbia,
turn left at
Richmond street,
then proceed as above.
Note that the above Weather and Map information is generated from the site address and can be easily confused. The weather will say if its for the branch or for the site. It will be for the site if the site can be found, but this again is not always the case, and if the site is some distance from the branch then the weather may be different.
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