To all who hear these lists, let it be known that Jhone of Woodcote and Wilfred of Swefingham will sit Vigil for the Order of the Laurel at Practicum, in the Canton of Caldrithig.

I would offer a gentle reminder that, although garb is often not worn during classes, it would be appreciated if all those planning on attending the vigils, including Jhone's class, would please dress accordingly.

Thank you,

AElfwyn.

Greetings in the search for light!

If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Winter will have another fight
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain
Winter won’t come again

The medieval festival of Candlemas on February 2nd marks the halfway point of winter, halfway between the Winter Solstice (December 21) and the Spring Equinox (March 20th). One custom of the middle ages was to bring beeswax candles to church to blessed on February 2nd and hence the name. Our Ealdormerian winter is likely to hold on for while still, but the days are
getting brighter! With the longer days we can also look forward to the Spring A&S Faire, which conveniently takes place a week after the Spring Equinox: March 29th, in Ben Dunfirth. I trust everyone has their projects well in hand and I look forward to seeing them.

On a more administrative note, this letter is my second announcement
that I am accepting applications for a Sucessor. Ideally this person will spend a year as my deputy and then step into the role. The deadline for applications is March 1st in order that Privy Council has time to review them prior to Spring
A&S. When applying, please include both a letter outlining why you like the job, and a CV of positions you’ve held in the SCA and/or any applicable experience outside the SCA.

Once again and once more, farewell until our paths should cross, or my next letter should arrive in your hands.
~ Wencenedl ~

To the talented, warm, and generous people of the Kingdom
of Ealdormere do I, Wencenedl, KMoAS, send wishes
for an auspicious start to the year!

It has been two months since our Fall A&S event and I’m
still hearing people talk about! It is a good thing, I think,
that we have a Spring A&S Faire in less than three months’
time. I am looking forward to another wonderful day and
I trust everyone has their projects well in hand. It was also
encouraging to have a lot of discussion about the Arts
& Sciences in Ealdormere at the Kingdom Moot held at
Wassail.

At this time, I am accepting applications for a Sucessor.
Ideally this person will spend a year as my deputy and
then step into the role. Therefore, I would like to that
person chosen and approved by Privy Council prior to
Spring A&S. The deadline for applications is March 1st.
Please include a letter telling me why you like the job and
a CV of your SCA career.

Fare ye well always
~Wencenedl~

- by HRM Adrielle

MORNING COURT 
WOLF'S CUB - Zoe of House Marchmount 
ORION - Colyne Stewart 
ORION - Orlaith inghen Cinada meic Briain
WHITE WOLF FIAN 
- Anne of Saffron successfully completed her challenge
- Emelote of Calais presented her challenge
PLACED ON VIGIL - LAUREL - Jhone of Woodcote & Wilfrid of Sweflingham 

AFTERNOON COURT 
QPT PRIZES -given 
Judges' Choice - Lady Marguerite (Pigments)
Queen's Choice - Bethan MacFinnon (15th Century Stool)
A&S Category prizes (donated by the Baronies) - information coming 
The Royal Herbalist Guild presented their taxes 
WOLF'S CUB - Liam of House Marchmount
AOA - Leisle Woolmonger 
MAIDEN'S HEART - Rhiannon of Eoforwic 
AOA - Kaisa of Petrea Thule 
AOA - Einar Inn Austrifera Josepson
ORION - Aurik Burnsson
ORION - Orla O'Shannahan
CRUCIBLE - Lyda Langrackrsdottir
ORION - Ailis of Eoforwic 

Feast 
MAIDEN'S HEART - Lady Eva the Restless

Wencenedl, Minister of the Arts and Sciences for the fair Kingdom of Ealdormere to noble Craftsmen of all Ranks and loyal Subjects of the Realm – Greetings!

It is with great pleasure that I look forward to seeing many of you on the 16th of this month to celebrates the Arts of the Lupine Lands at our Fall A&S Faire being held in Septentria’s canton of Ard Creag (specifically at the Claremont Community Centre - 4941 Old Brock Road, Claremont, Ontario). I owe many thanks to the Lady Eeva the Restless for stewarding the event and running with the changes that have been made this fall. I am also looking forward to the feast being prepared by the Honourable Lord Hans Thorvaldsson. It should be wonderful.

As announced at the Althing in September and detailed in my letter last month, there will be no Penathalon competition at this event, but Her Majesty will instead be hosting a Queen’s Prize Tourney wherein novice artisans From the Minister of Arts and Sciences (those holding an Orion or no A&S award) are mentored by Journeymen and Master artisans (members of the Orders of the Laurel and the Crucible). In addition, each of the traditional five categories is being sponsored by one of our five baronies: Performing Arts – Skraeling Althing; Textile & Needle Arts – Septentria; Technological
Sciences – Rising Waters; Studio Crafts – Ben Dunfirth; Domestic Arts – Ramshaven. All pre-registrations have been received by now, but beginner-level entries are still welcome day-of.

I encourage everyone to come out and have a look at what our craftsmen and artists have been creating recently. May each of you continue in good health and good spirits until next we meet.
Wencenedl