As with many ancient and venerable things, relics get lost through the ages and thus live on only in our memories. As a result, some of these fondly remembered events lack images.
Michaelmas Pie Feast
St Luke's Church Hall January 1991
Feast stewarded & cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier)
An epic effort with more than 300 (yes, you read that right) pies and the infamous gingerbread Castle soteltie.
Twelfth Night in the Fairy Kingdom
Jelly Park September 1990
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier) Feast cooked by Meisterin Christian Baier and THL Beatrice de Santiago de Compestella
Twelfth Night Feast with potluck desserts followed by a Fairy quest designed and coordinated by Christian with special guests from the Circus School.
Celtic Games
Olde Leafe Moulde February 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani)
The first outing of the first full-sized rag-doll Roman. In the picture you can see Sir Tycho Julso tossing the Roman over Hadrian's wall.
Caidan Symposium
WEA Centre April 1991
Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier)
Caidan Symposium - traditionally the first feast, run by the College of Reannag Fhara, during the academic year.
Turkish Feast
Christchurch School of Music in the Arts Centre June 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
The hall was given a tented ceiling, and the low tables were surrounded by cushions. Shoes were left outside: "hoshgeldiniz", "hosh bulduk"
Royal Visit Feast
St Michael's of All Angels Hall October 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
Visit of Patrick and Adriana, King and Queen of Caid, the feast followed the Boar Hunt in the Port Hills, and was punctuated by the soteltie of Boars Head and Hazlets.
Royal Revel
Olde Leafe Moulde October 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
Their Majesties were incredibly gracious in the face of fairly primitive conditions and highly enthusiastic Collegians.
St Jude's Encampment
Rimu Park November 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
The inaugural St Judes, with visiting Rufus the Cat and the first Mongolian Feast with the notorious Mongolian meat cakes.
Battle of Maldon - 1000th Anniversary
Coe's Ford December 1991
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani, Lady Vildan el Taalabatun, Meisterin Christian Baier & Sir Tycho Julso)
Commemorating the events depicted in the old english poem by simultaneously reading and reenacting the full Battle of Maldon at Coe's Ford. Followed by boffer tourney and simple celebrations.
Roman Twelfth Night
Olde Leafe Moulde January 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Tycho Julso) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
As students we had no money so the event was held in two motor tents with an old railway tarp slung between them. Everyone got into the spirit of the event, with everyone wearing a toga (even if that wasn't strictly appropriate). As part of the College's new Event Steward Mentoring programme, the household worked with potential steward, Rafael.
May Day Revel
Olde Leafe Moulde May 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani)
Maypole dancing and general revelry to celebrate the new SCA year.
Russian Feast
Christchurch School of Music at the Arts Centre June 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
The mid-winter event where Mistress Roheisa and Sir Philippe came as Cossacks with matching moustaches! Also memorable for the galouskis and the amazing cabbage pie.
Celtic Games
The Arts Centre August 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
The now traditional College Anniversary event. This is the one with the blue armpits (and how Paint a Pict got its reputation).
Collegium Australis
The WEA Centre September 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier) Cooked by Finger in the Stew (Meisterin Christian Baier, Lady Vildan el Taalabatun, Madelein Cereis de Toulouse)
An early collegium event with refreshments supplied by the "Finger in the Stew" kitchen team.
Study Week Revel
Olde Leafe Moulde October 1992
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
What was rapidly becoming the traditional way of avoiding studying for exams, and the final get together before everyone went home for the holidays.
Great Penquin War
Swananoa Lea December 1992
Marshalled by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Tycho Julso)
The Rat and Spoon tavern (Meisterin Christian Baier, Lady Vildan el Taalabatun, Mistress Madelein Cereis de Toulouse) provided lunches and other comestibles throughout the war.
1066 all All That
Riccarton House Scout Den February 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Sir Tycho Julso) Cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier)
Non combat games followed by 3 scenarios of heavy war fighting and a feast.
Moorish Feast
Christchurch School of Music at the Arts Centre April 1993
Stewarded & cooked by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier & Lady Vildan el Taalabatun)
A delicious exploration of Moorish recipes, eaten at low tables.
Celtic Games
Avon Loop Cottage August 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Vitale Giustiniani)
Mistress Madelein Cereis de Toulouse and Lord Simon introduced the Highland Dance competition to the usual array of Tossing the Roman, great kilt races, and live leek eating.
Royal Visit Revel
Omaka October 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Sir Tycho Julso & Vitale Giustiniani)
A supper following the Tournament d'Amore.
Royal Visit Feast
Provincial Chambers October 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Meisterin Christian Baier) Cooked by Lady Isabella von Lichterveldt, Lady Safir Gul & Meisterin Christian Baier
Visit of John and Ceinwen, King and Queen of Caid. Feast of Canterbury followed by dancing and revelry. The entrance of the King and Queen left an indelible image on the minds of everyone who attended.
Study Week Revel
Phyllis Zeff romm at the Arts Centre November 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Lady Vildan el Taalabatun) Feast Cooked by Meisterin Christian Baier
Initially planned for Olde Leafe Moulde but ended up being held in the Phyllis Zeff room at the Arts Centre. Timed during the Study Week preceeding University Exams.
St Jude's Encampment
Birch Hill November 1993
Stewarded by Hous Amberherthe (Lady Vildan el Taalabatun) Feast Cooked by Meisterin Christian Baier
St Judes of the Rains, where at least one member turned up with no food.
We hope you enjoy your visit with us.