The Bramblebury Gazette

A good start of the Fall season - Gazette Issue 10 - 1423 S.R.

Oh, I am still a bit tired from last night's OAKS concert! What a show! The Chapel of Musical Friendship brought us, beside their friendship, many a fine and danceable tune in a variety of musical styles! They were all fine musicians and their leader(s) made fine work arranging the many tunes. And they all looked alive and merry. "So good to see a non-bot band!" Someone exclaimed. I had to think about what that meant, but I had to agree that it was a good thing, judging from what I saw and heard.

A special mention here of Master Brandebras, a fine lute player who, at the OAKS concert, played short intermissions while the other musicians were paging through their music collections to find the right tune. Unfortunately for Master Brandebras (and us) the bandmembers were quite competent at finding their right parts, so his performances were very often cut short by the band leader. You could see his dismay, but he kept stepping forward every time with a new lute tune. Bravo!

So yes, OAKS's new series has begun with a flying start. The next one will be in October and you'll read more about it in this Gazette.

But the month has more to offer than that: ...
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SPECIAL EVENTS

DAY	DATE	MONTH	TIME	EVENT	INFO
Saturday	21	October	19:30	10th Anniversary Grand Order of the Lost Mathom	More info
Saturday	4	November	19:30	The Traveling Bilberries at Methel Stage	More info
Saturday	11	November	20:00	November OAKS	More info later

RECURRING EVENTS

DAY	DATE	MONTH	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
Wednesday	18	October	19:30	Night of the Muses	Michel Delving, Eldar Monument
Thursday	19	October	19:30	Bird & Baby Yard Party	Michel Delving, Bird & Baby Inn
Friday	20	October	19:30	Green Dragon Friday	Bywater, Green Dragon Inn
Monday	23	October	19:30	Hobbit Market	Michel Delving, Crafter's Square
Tuesday	24	October	19:30	Hobbit Market	Michel Delving, Crafter's Square
Wednesday	25	October	19:30	Night of the Muses	Michel Delving, Eldar monument
Thursday	26	October	19:30	Bird & Baby Yard Party	Michel Delving, Bird & Baby Inn
Friday	27	October	19:30	Green Dragon Friday	Bywater, Green Dragon Inn

For more events and information make sure to check the Hobbitcalendar!
All the above times are UK time. To get Servertime subtract 5.

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A thriving community of friendly hobbits, bustling with activity. Home and namesake of the Bramblebury Gazette and the Museum of Hunting and Fishing.

The quiet village of Elderglen is situated in a peacefull mountain valley in the Southfarthing. Home of the Elderglen Games.

Situated perfectly amongst the hills and vales of the River Har & Har Lake is the small, Southfarthing village of Harville.

Nestled among mature apple trees, cedars and ancient Shire oaks, the tiny village of Oldfurlong is located in the Southfarthing.

Home of the OAKS (Oldfurlong Amazing Koncert Series)

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