[Bryn-gwlad] [Bryn-Gwlad] Populace in the Park

[Coblaith Mhuimhneach]

Breila wrote:
> . . .we're thinking of coming out to PiP tonight, and we 
> were wondering if we need to come dressed in period or if shorts and 
> tees will suffice. 

Shorts and t-shirts will be fine.  Some of the fighters practice in 
period clothing, but most of us wear mundane gear to Populace in the 
Park unless we're having a tourney or something.  (For instance, we're 
having an A&S display next Tuesday [August 7th], so many of us will be 
wearing medieval or Renaissance clothing then.)

> Also, since my husband is quite new to SCA, I'm wondering quite how I 
> should tell him what to expect this evening.

We gather 'round a tennis court.  On the court to one side of the net 
our armored fighters will be practicing.  They wear helmets and whack 
each other with sticks.  On the court to the other side of the net our 
rapier fighters will be practicing.  They wear mesh masks and poke each 
other with bated swords and fencing foils.  Along one edge of the 
court, on the grass, will be arranged chairs and blankets on which 
various members of the populace will sit, chatting and sometimes 
watching the fighters practice or working on some handicraft.  Others 
will stand, doing the same.

The current issue of the newsletter will be on a table near the end of 
the net, and anybody who wants one is encouraged to take a copy.  
(There's no charge.)  There will probably be another table somewhere 
nearby with snacks on it.  They, too, are free to all comers.  Tonight, 
Gretchen has indicated she'll be bringing a birthday cake for Eleanor 
(who's turning one), as well.

On the opposite side of the tennis court from the bulk of the populace 
are a handful of concrete picnic tables.  One of them will play host 
tonight to a kids' embroidery class.  It's free, too, and anybody 
mature enough to safely use a needle and scissors can participate.  
(Kids under 5 have to bring their own adults with them, though.)  There 
may be a meeting or two at one of the other tables.  (I'm not sure 
whether anything's planned this week.)


Do come!  We look forward to meeting you both.

Coblaith Mhuimhneach
<mailto:Coblaith at sbcglobal.net>