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On this day in 840 died Einhard.

You, O reader, being wise will know that magnificent Einhard
Wrote this account of the deeds of Charles the Great¹

I'm now keeping notes for my dance classes on my website.

Last night's class was a lovely start to the year: Amoroso, a different version of the Queen's Almain, La Figlia di Guglielmino for couples, some improvisation and memory games, and best of all, our first attempt at La Figlia di Guglielmino for four. 

Regular dance classes start on Thursday March 12th, in Avondale Lions Hall (new venue!).

In Attendance: Patrick (Seneschal), Nora (Reeve), Nicola (Chatelaine), Katherine (Web), David (A&S), Nadia (Rapier), Angela, Shannon M, Josh, Shannon W (Herald - Late)

Absent: 

Apologies: Robb (Marshal)

This Tuesday night saw the return of regular training for 2015.  We've decided to keep playing in the park for February, and we'll look to return to an inside venue from March.  There is currently some uncertainty as to the venue, so stay tuned.

On this day in 962, Otto the Great was crowned Roman Emperor.

Born on the 23rd of November 912, Otto was the eldest son of King Heinrich the Fowler (remember him?).  Heinrich was keen to improve his standing, so he had Otto married to Eadgyth, daughter of Aethelstan of England.  Otto earned his spurs at a young age, and on Heinrich's death was made King of Germany.

Item: 14^th Century German Brick Stitch Pouch

Time Period : 14^th Century

Region : German

In Attendance: Patrick (Seneschal), Nora (Reeve), Nicola (Chatelaine), Katherine (Web), David (A&S), Nadia (Rapier), Angela.

Absent: 

Apologies: Shannon W (Herald), Robb (Marshal)

Pope Celestine V abdicated on this Day in 1294.

Normally, Popes only give up the triple crown when it's pried from their cold, dead hands; but every few centuries one gives it up voluntarily.

On the Seventh of December, Anno Societatis Forty Nine, on the list field of St Catherine's Faire in the Barony of Ildhafn did meet:

Queen Liadan ingen Fheradaig
Sir Inigo de Messaglia
Don William de Cameron
Don Emrys Twdr
Baron Oswyn Carolus
Baroness Cicilia Lyon
Lord Ludwig von Regensburg
Lady Anna de Wilde
Lady Katherine of Glastonbury
Lady Eleanor Hall
Lord James of Southron Gaard
Lisbet of Ildhafn