Blatha an Oir is proud to provide its membership with a variety of ways to get involved. Below you will find information about many of our regular meetings and practices, as well as whom to contact with your questions about these events.
Baronial Business Meeting
What:
A monthly meeting to handle baronial business, plan events, etc.
When:
The Third Thursday of every month.
Time:
7:00 PM
Where:
Dryer Masonic Hall
306 134th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
If you choose to attend online instead of in person, the link will be posted on the day of the meeting in the “Barony of Blatha an Oir Populace” page on Facebook. You may also email blathaanoir.seneschal@antir.org for the link.
Please note: All those logged in will be muted. There will be someone monitoring the chat function for those
who wish to ask questions or contribute to the discussion.
Read the minutes of past meetings here
NOTE: The Blatha an Oir Financial Committee meeting will take place immediately after the Business meeting.
First Thorsday Social
What:
A general social meeting of all the people within the Barony of Blatha an Oir, and their friends.
When:
The First Thursday of every month.
Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
Winter:
Dryer Masonic Hall
306 134th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
Summer:
The main covered picnic area at Wapato Park. Enter from the park entrance on 68th (turn onto Sheridan from 72nd, then turn left onto 68th – park near the roundabout, then walk towards the lake. You’ll see the covered picnic area on the right.
Heavy Armored Fight Practice
What:
A weekly practice for our Heavy Armored fighters to hone their combat skills.
Winter Schedule: October – March on Sundays at 11:30 AM (Note: there is usually a break for the holidays in December)
Summer Schedule: Apriil – September on Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00 PM
Winter Location:
Sheridan Elementary School (playground, under the covered play area)
5317 E McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
Summer location:
Wapato Park
72nd street side, near the Tacoma Police satellite station
Contact: Berwyn Ulric (mka: Scott Cookson)
Phone: 360.990.4035
No calls after 8pm
Loaner Armor
A lot of effort can go into getting armor together, and we understand that. To that end, loaner armor for new fighters is available for your use. If you are interested in using the loaner armor, please contact Berwyn Ulric at 360.990.4035.
You must call or email at least 24 hours before practice to make sure the armor will be brought to practice for you to use. No calls after 8pm.
Rapier Fighting
Rapier practice is held along with heavy practice. See above for places & times.
If you have any questions, please contact our Rapier Marshal.
Sébastien de Caen
Anthony Cain
email: cainag1@comcast.net
Phone: 253-566-9452
No calls after 10 pm
Archery and Thrown Weapons Practice
What: An archery and thrown weapons practice to learn and hone your skills. Need to borrow equipment? We have everything except crossbows. Please make sure to contact Phydeaux at least two days in advance if you need to borrow equipment.
When: Sundays at 12 noon.
Where:
2223 202nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
Contact: For more information, or to arrange to borrow archery equipment, contact Archery Marshal Phydeaux at 425-308-1232 or phydeaux121@yahoo.com.
Arts and Sciences Gatherings
Sewing Night
What:
Monday nights are open to all things creative, not only sewing fabric! There are several sewing machines and sergers available, or you are welcome to bring your own and get assistance with questions. Feel free to browse the extensive hoard of patterns and reference books for ideas, borrow tools or hands for things you cannot do easily on your own, and make friends with others working on projects of their own! Hours are 7 pm to 10 pm, but no phone calls after 9 pm please. Please be aware that there are pets, for those with fur allergies. Children are welcome, either to sew too or hang out with the Petite Tzarina.
When:
Every Monday (unless posted otherwise on the Blatha An Oir Populace social Facebook page)
Time:
7pm to 10pm (with a half hour cushion either side for folks)
Location:
4105 S Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, or virtually using the Sewing Room link on the Populace Facebook page (see link above).
Contact:
Angharat verch Reynulf (mka: Jonnalyhn Wolfcat Prill)
Phone/text 253.377.8952
Email: celedraug@gmail.com
Culinary Night
What:
Culinary Guild Meetings allow for those interested in developing their period culinary skills to meet.
When:
The second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Location:
1942 S. Adams St, Tacoma 98405
Contact:
Angharat verch Reynulf (mka: Jonnalyhn Wolfcat Prill)
Phone/text 253.377.8952
Scribal Meeting
What:
Scribal is currently being held on a once-a-month basis. Please watch the Baronial calendar for more information.
When:
Starting February 2024, the second Saturday of the month at 2 pm.
Where:
422 170th St S, Spanaway, WA 98387
(When parking, please don’t block the gravel road – it’s not a driveway, it’s an alley that serves several homes.)
Contact: Thomasina Fairamay
jadetarma@hotmail.com