Saturday, December 1st, 2007

Hosted by Barony of Bergental - Springfield, MA

Greetings and gracious felicitations, all ye good gentles!

It is that time of year once again, with the leaves fallen and the air now crisp with pending snow. It is also that time for the Barony of Bergental to welcome all unto the Great Hall to enjoy the company of friends; to entertain and to be entertained; to browse the wares of merchants... In all, a time to come together in fellowship and enjoy the season! If you perchance attended the Coronation of Gryffith & Aikaterine, you may well remember the lovely architecture and ambience of the site.

In addition to the companionship many find so welcoming in Bergental, there will be a compentition and display of the Arts & Sciences, so please bring your works unto the hall. Negotiations with the local constabulary are currently underway to permit a traditional boar hunt in the forest behind the Manor, so be assured that an opportunity to test your mettle among the trees is being planned.

And, if that weren't enough, there is ample space for merchants, musicians, crafters, board games, families and friends to gather in the opulent parlors. In that Yule is generally a time for families, our youngest members will not be forgotten, as an area dedicated to the young at heart will be made available. Interests for the young there will be, however, child care is the parents responsibility.

To finish off the day, a Grand Feast will be prepared to fill the most particular appetites by Lord Odbald, Mistress Eleanore and the Companie d' Quisoniere. It is said amongst the populace that it is unheard of to leave the board of a Bergental feast hungry or unsatisfied by the quality of the fare. Entertainments will be presented during the various removes, and an auction will be held to benefit the baronial hosting of the Runnymeade Dinner at Pennsic. Feast space is limited, so pre-register early to guarantee your place on board.

The site opens at 9AM and closes at 9PM. Anyone remaining behind will be graciously thanked for their assistance in cleaning up.

Notes: This site is bone-dry and has a strict non-smoking policy on the grounds, so please plan accordingly. If you have an item to donate for the auction, please contact the event steward listed below.

Directions:

From the North:

• Take your best route to I-91 south.
• Take exit number 4 toward RT-83/MAIN ST/E.LONGMEADOW.
• At end of ramp, take the second left turn under the RT91 flyover (both turns are within 25 feet of one another)
• Go through the first set of lights after the underpass, and take an immediate right at the next set of lights. This will put you onto Longhill Street, with Antonio's Pizza / Grinders to your left.
• Proceed to the top of Longhill St. to the light and turn left onto Sumner Avenue.
• Trinity Church will be on the right after your third light. Parking lot is accessed from the sidestreet directly after the church.

From the South:

• Take I-91 north to exit number 2 RT-83 toward FOREST PARK/E.LONGMEADOW
• Go through lights at top of ramp, staying in the right hand lane
• Take a right at your next set of lights onto Sumner Avenue
• Trinity Church will be on the right after your third light. Parking lot is accessed from the sidestreet directly after the church.

At-a-Glance Event Information
Site:
Trinity United Methodist Church
361 Sumner Ave
Springfield, MA 01108

Site Opens: 9 AM
Site Closes: 9 PM

Event Fees:
Site :
Adult: $10.00
Youth (12-17): $8.00,
Under 12: Free

Feast:
Adult: $10.00
Youth (12-17): $8.00,
Children (6-11): $5.00
Babes: Free

Feast is limited to 100 Gentles
Please note, membership card must be presented to avoid Non-Member Surcharge of $3.00
Deadline for reservations is November 23rd, 2007
Reminder: The only reservation is a paid reservation

Send Reservations to:
Lady Brigit of Bergental (Brandy Dillensneider), 431 Plain Rd. Greenfield MA 01301; Phone: 413-773-8217; e-mail to brigitofbergental@yahoo.com
Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc, Barony of Bergental

Stewards:
Lady Brigit of Bergental (Brandy Dillensneider), 431 Plain Rd. Greenfield MA 01301; Phone: 413-773-8217; e-mail to brigitofbergental@yahoo.com
Lord Detharlion of Nottingham (Mike Giovaninni), 78 Bessbrook St. Feeding Hills, MA 01030; Phone 413-786-9675; e-mail to mgio@yahoo.com

Other Contact Information:
Please contact the Provisioner (Mistress Eleanore MacCartaigh (413) 594-2100 misphred@yahoo.com.) with any Dietary or Allergy considerations by Friday, November 23rd, 2007.

Merchants, or if you have items to donate for Auction, please contact Lord Detharlion of Nottingham (Mike Giovaninni), 78 Bessbrook St. Feeding Hills, MA 01030; Phone 413-786-9675; e-mail to mgio@yahoo.com