Webminister – Bryn Gwlad

Bryn Gwlad Survey – We need your input!

April 12, 2021 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Greetings to all in Bryn Gwlad and the surrounding areas! There have been a lot of changes to Bryn Gwlad’s online presence over the last year. The input I’ve gotten from the populace (you!) have been invaluable so far. I realized it’s been a while since I did a populace-wide survey. That’s what this is! … Read more

Fall Baronial 2020 – Event Details (Archive)

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Archiving the event details below:

I’m New! What do I do?

November 4, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

So, you’re new to the SCA and in the Bryn Gwlad (BG) Area? Heard about us online and want to see what this is all about? Want to meet people? Learn skills? Start living the dream? Well, here are a few resources that you can get started: 0. Check out the website If you haven’t … Read more

Yup, you guessed it! Here’s this week’s Activity Line Up!

November 3, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Bryn Gwlad has several activities lined up this week. Some are virtual, some are on different platforms, and one is an in-person activity. Check out the details below and see what activities you can attend! 7pm Tuesday, 3 Nov — Populace in the Virtual Park! Virtual hangout in the Baronial Discord Come, chat, geek out … Read more

Things have moved! And hopefully information is easier to find!

November 3, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

A few quick updates for the group I’ve worked with Orazio to update the Bryn Gwlad Status page. Due to the nature of the guidance and rulings from Kingdom, we’ve decided to break things out by activity type. I’ve used this to embed the statuses for activities on their respective main pages If you see … Read more

Did you know?! Subscribe directly to the website for notifications!

October 5, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

That’s right! There is an easy way to subscribe to the website for notifications about posts on the Bryn Gwlad, Ansteorra, and SCA Websites! As the SCA continues our adoption of WordPress for our website and information management, there’s now an easy way to subscribe to our sites! You can follow sites to and customize … Read more

Watch our live streams of Minecraft all day!

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Check out Tuathal as he streams Minecraft and our event today! Twitch: Golden_Hawk – Twitch YouTube: Goldenhawk Gaming – YouTube Facebook: Goldenhawk Gaming | Facebook Join our event, Join us in Discord, and Join us in Minecraft. We have a friendly, cooperative server that we want you to join!

Join us for morning court in Discord! Or, catch the live stream on YouTube

October 3, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Today is the day, and court is imminent! Saddle up your computers, tablets, or other smart devices and join Bryn Gwlad as we attend morning court! Join Discord and converse with us while we watch, type, chat, talk, and cheer! If you are unable to join Discord, tune in to the live stream on our … Read more

Populace Popular Picks! Vote on your favorite build plots before 4pm on Saturday!

October 2, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

That’s right! We’re looking for the populace favorite builds in Minecraft! Anyone can vote! We want to know What is your favorite survival/competition build from our month-long competition? What is your favorite creative-mode build plot in BG City? What are your favorite builds in the server? Use these playlists to refresh your memory on plot … Read more

Are you excited?! Join us for Populace hangout tonight in Discord

September 29, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Tonight, 7pm, BG Discord server! Virtual populace hangout! Join is voice or text chat until 9p. Rapier drills with Orazio! Warm up, Stretch, hone your muscles and learn stuff! Heraldic consultations with Sigrun Minecraft building and event prep! Hop into discord and get your systems ready for our event on Saturday!!! Join the discord server … Read more

Excited about our event but, struggling with Discord? Let us help you!

September 25, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

We’ve got an event coming up in 8 DAYS! It’s right around the corner, and it’s going to be held in Discord. Some folks are new to Discord and might be nervous about trying it out. We want to help you with that. There are EIGHT opportunities between now and the event to join discord … Read more

Familiar with OBS? Interested in attending a class or two? I need you!

September 19, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Good afternoon, Bryn Gwlad! Our event is fast approaching, and I am looking for a few people who are…. 1. Familiar with (or willing to learn about) software like OBS for screen recording 2. Available on 3 October and can attend a class or two during our fall event 3. Able to share the recording … Read more

Fall Baronial Schedule is LIVE!

September 17, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Dearest Barony of Bryn Gwlad and Friends,
We are fast approaching the 2 weeks-out-mark for our upcoming event, and I have good news! The class schedule is LIVE (both classes and minecraft activities)! The Discord server is ready!

Please take some time to visit our event page and look at the exciting activities we have planned — classes, discussions, virtual archery shoots, tournaments, and more!
Hunt for the truth behind Heraldry as Art and personal expression…
Discover the secrets to fight analysis…
Dive into the magic of wet felting…
Explore the phenomenal creations in our Minecraft server…
…and much, much more
If you notice information that is incorrect or missing, please feel welcome to DM me via Facebook, Discord, or email (kolfinnakyrii@yahoo.com).
In Service,
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Ottarsdottir
Fall 2020 Event Steward

PiP Tonight – Minecraft Challenge Begins – Rapier Drills

September 1, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

We have a busy night tonight! Tonight is our weekly populace hangout in Discord. Join the server, hang out, talk, see people’s faces. Orazio and I will be running rapier drills starting at 7pm to 8pm in Discord. All skill levels welcome. Join us in the tuesday-training voice channel. We will do: 6 minute warmup … Read more

NCA Class: Events and Volunteering is available to watch!

August 29, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

The most recent NCA class, Events and Volunteering, is now available to watch on our YouTube Channel!! We are in the process of collecting the recording files for the other classes from this summer, and will add them to the playlist as we get the files. In service, kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir BG Webmin

SCA Dance and Glow Fun, now in Playlists!

August 29, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Looking for a way to see some awesome garb, silly dancing, fun songs, and SCA folks? Checkout these two playlists with SCA Dance Challenges and SCA Glow Challenges! Watch the playlists below, or view the entire playlist from our YouTube Channel! Do you have videos or recordings of Bryn Gwlad activities or classes? Want them … Read more

You asked for a QR Code. I made one!

August 16, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Hey all! It’s come up a few times about having a QR code for us to use for the Baronial Website. I made one! This QR code will take you to the website home page. Feel free to use it anywhere you’d like! Want to make your own QR code? It’s super easy! This is … Read more

Covid 19 Update for the Barony

November 2, 2020August 9, 2020 by Orazio d'Assisi

Greetings, populace and friends of Bryn Gwlad! I am writing you to provide an update on the state of activities within the barony and our plans locally for when we will resume in-person activities. Currently, Bryn Gwlad just entered our second week at phase 1 on the Ansteorran Martialate Practices Reopen Plan. The officers of … Read more

Round Table – Saturday, 1 Aug – Link to Sched

July 31, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Hail and Well Met, dear Populace! Tomorrow is Kingdom Round Table, the event where we learn about and tend to the administrative side of our Society. The schedule can be found at the link below. If there isn’t a class you want or need to attend, please consider tuning in to the State of the … Read more

Update on in-person events

July 30, 2020 by Orazio d'Assisi

Greetings Bryn Gwlad! I have an update from the SCA’s board of directors concerning events for the rest of the year. To read their full resolution you can find it here. The long and short of it is there will be no in-person kingdom-level events through January 31st. I know this is disappointing but it … Read more

Populace Hangout Tonight!

July 28, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Looking to spend some time chatting with fellow Bryn Gwladers? Want an excuse to check out Discord before our event in October? Join us tonight (28 July) from 7pm til 9pm (ish) for our Tuesday night Populace Hangout! Who: Anyone in Bryn Gwlad, anyone in the SCA, anyone interested in socializing with usWhen: 7pm – … Read more

Hey ! There’s a Herald at Populace in the virtual Park !!

July 20, 2020 by Sigrün de Bîrca

Starting Tuesday July 21st The Baronial Herald will be sitting in discord every other Tuesday – to chat or answer any questions you have ! Come by and sit a spell, say hello, or share something fun !

Automatic Cross-Post from Website to Email List

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

Good evening! Your neighborhood, friendly Bryn Gwlad Webminister here! I have been working on a project to establish an automatic cross-posting from our website blog to the Bryn Gwlad Email List. This will allow us to move one step closer to having a centralize source of Baronial Announcements and Info (the next step will be … Read more

Heraldry Class Zoom

July 10, 2020 by Sigrün de Bîrca

July 15th 7:00pm Zoom class for information Heraldry style – questions about a NAME ? DEVICE? BADGE? VOLUNTEERING? VOICE HERALDING ? SUBMISSIONS? Come visit – see whats happening Sigrun de Birca is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Time: Jul 15, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4101260148?pwd=aE9LZUxlODEwdE9xRUpiQS9RZnlxdz09 Meeting ID: … Read more

King’s College: Online Event tomorrow, 13 June!

June 12, 2020 by hospitalerbg

Greetings unto the friends and populace of Bryn Gwlad! Tomorrow, Saturday the 13th of June, is Kings College! Kings College is a class-focused event where you can attend discussions and demonstrations ranging from studies of historical events to how-to guides for historical candies to round tables discussing running events in the SCA. There are 12 … Read more

Editing Posts and Pages

November 6, 2020May 10, 2020 by kolfinna in kyrra Ottarsdottir

One of the core features of WordPress is the blog. We have the ability to make announcements and blog posts through our website. We can use these to let the populace know of upcoming activities, recent changes, useful or educational information, and more. We still have to follow SCA policy, however, so this post will … Read more

Bryn Gwlad is Live via WordPress!

March 30, 2020March 16, 2020 by webminister

This has been a work in progress for some time now, but I am happy to announce that the Bryn Gwlad website on WordPress (this site, you’re on it!) is now live!

Please feel welcome to peruse the site. I’ve tried to have as much up-to-date content on here as possible. But, this is intended to be a living, growing, dynamic resource for our Barony.

If you see content that is missing, can’t find what you’re looking for, want to make an announcement, need to update calendar items, please submit feedback! There are links on each page that will allow you to submit feedback and request updates.
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir
Deputy Bryn Gwlad Webminister

	April 2021
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				1 Scribes & Illuminators Guild Meeting Scribes & Illuminators Guild Meeting April 1, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Regulator monthly meeting of the Scribes and Illuminators Guild. This meeting will be held via discord! Join the server here: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server (https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/) Introduce yourself and jump into the guild-meeting voice channel! Everyone is welcome no matter what skill level. Check out our website for info on out guilds, activities, and more: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad See more details •	2	3
4	5	6 Attaching Feathers to Hats - Watch Party Attaching Feathers to Hats - Watch Party April 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ We are planning to have a SCA class watch party! Join us as we watch a class given by Anne von Weise during Candlemas 2021! In this class we will learn a variety of techniques to attach feathers to hats! Ever seen gorgeous plumes and wondered how they stay in their arrangements? Here's where you learn how! What:Attaching Feathers to Hats; YouTube Watch Party When: Tuesday, 6 April 2021 Time: Join us is Discord at 7pm; Stream will start at 730pm CST Where: There are two ways to watch the class! Join us in Discord to watch a live stream of the class with voice and text chat Watch the video with us, or in your own time, via the Bryn Gwlad YouTube channel! BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad BG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9lPRlREcYxHhSoYxTzHxg See more details •	7	8 Bardic Guild Bardic Guild April 8, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom The Bryn Gwlad Bardic Guild is for all who enjoy performing and listening. Everyone is welcome! These monthly guild meetings are open to all. Zoom links will be posted to the Bryn Gwlad Facebook group before each meeting: https://facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad Please see The Bardic Guild Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/446734672127112 See more details •	9	10
11 Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice April 11, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Virtual, Zoom. Details below. Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice, hosted by one of Bryn Gwlad's dancers, Myfanwy! Zoom dance practice on the second Sunday of each month To get the Zoom Link: Join the Facebook events on either the Bryn Gwlad Dance facebook group or on the Ansteorran European Dancer group in order to get the Zoom link. Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild: https://www.facebook.com/groups/339555456570174/about Ansteorran European Dancers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1030358963764143/ If you are not a member of either group, you can message Mistress Myfanwy privately via Facebook and she will send you the link. Join the Bryn Gwlad Facebook group to find Mistress Myfanwy on Facebook (https://facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad (https://facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad)). See more details •	12	13 Heraldic Consultation (Virtual) Heraldic Consultation (Virtual) April 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Have questions about SCA names? Devices? Personas? Heraldry? Join us for our Virtual Populace Hangout in Discord this Tuesday and ask the Bryn Gwlad Herald (Sigrun de Birca) your questions! Join the Discord server using this link: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server Check out the website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad See more details Populace Hangout (Virtual) Populace Hangout (Virtual) April 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! Tuesdays are usually the day where we gather in the park for combat, conversation, and creative displays. To keep folks safe during these times of pandemic, we will be having virtual populace hangouts on Tuesdays instead! Please follow this link to join the server - Discord is a free, reliable, and mature platform - reach out via Facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad See more details Chivalric Practice (In-Person) Chivalric Practice (In-Person) April 13, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm https://goo.gl/maps/qHdqjzkMjcQhE6Hc8 Chivalric combat practice for the Barony of Bryn Gwlad (https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/baronial-officers/knight-marshal/). Masks required. Loaner gear may be available. If you need loaner gear, please contact the Knight Marshal to coordinate. Covid related requirements here: https://ansteorra.org/martial-kingdom/ansteorra-martial-practices-reopen-plan/ If it's been a while, check your gear! Get more info on Bryn Gwlad Chivalric Combat by visiting our website or contacting our Knight Marshal: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/baronial-officers/knight-marshal/ See more details Rapier Practice (In-Person) Rapier Practice (In-Person) April 13, 2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm https://goo.gl/maps/qHdqjzkMjcQhE6Hc8 Rapier practice for the Barony of Bryn Gwlad. Masks required. No loaner gear available except by pre-arrangement. Covid related requirements here: https://ansteorra.org/martial-kingdom/ansteorra-martial-practices-reopen-plan/ If it's been a while, check your gear! Get more info on Bryn Gwlad Rapier by visiting our website or contacting our Rapier Marshal: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/baronial-officers/rapier/ See more details • • • •	14	15 Cook's Guild (Virtual) Cook's Guild (Virtual) April 15, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Greetings, This is the introductory cooks guild meeting. I am Mistress Meadhbh (pronounced māve). I plan to discuss ideas for the guild to partake in this year. We will meet virtually until it’s safe to have in person meetings. Look forward to seeing you there! How to join: * Go to the Bryn Gwlad Discord Server: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ * Introduce yourself in the #introductions channel * Join the #period-cooking channel and cooking-voice channel! See more details •	16	17 Wiesenfeuer Baronial and Kingdom Court (Virtual) Wiesenfeuer Baronial and Kingdom Court (Virtual) April 17, 2021 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Virtual Event via Zoom The Barony of Wiesenfeuer Invites you to join us for “The Weasel in Spring” to be hosted online on Facebook and Zoom, and in your own homes. Link to Public Facebook Event page (find the Zoom links and updates): https://www.facebook.com/events/2868403996747119 See more details •
18 Moneyer's Guild Meeting (virtual, discord) Moneyer's Guild Meeting (virtual, discord) April 18, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu This meeting will be held via voice on the Baronial Discord Server. Follow the link below to join and follow the instructions to gain access to the entire server! https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu The Moneyer's Guild is focused on the process of pre-17th century coin and money making -- creating dies, striking coins, building workstations, researching historical coins and trends, and more! The guild meets on the third Sunday of every month. End time for the meeting is flexible. Reach out via discord or Facebook to talk to other guild members https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu https://www.facebook.com/groups/460786394713466/?ref=share See more details •	19	20 Populace Hangout (Virtual) Populace Hangout (Virtual) April 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! Tuesdays are usually the day where we gather in the park for combat, conversation, and creative displays. To keep folks safe during these times of pandemic, we will be having virtual populace hangouts on Tuesdays instead! Please follow this link to join the server - Discord is a free, reliable, and mature platform - reach out via Facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad See more details •	21	22 Clothier's Guild (Virtual) Clothier's Guild (Virtual) April 22, 2021 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Join the clothier's guild for an evening of socializing, demos, and more! The guild will be gathering via discord. Each week will have a different theme or topic. Join our Discord server and introduce yourself: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server Want to see specific things in a meeting? Want to chat with other clothiers? Reach out via Discord or join the Clothier's Guild on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bgclothiers/ See more details •	23	24
25 Deadline to submit articles for this month's Halberd Deadline to submit articles for this month's Halberd April 25, 2021 See more details •	26 Business Meeting (Virtual) Business Meeting (Virtual) April 26, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm This is the monthly business meeting where Bryn Gwlad, the Austin, TX chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronisms, meets to hear officer reports, discuss upcoming activities, seek volunteers for events, brainstorm activities we want to plan, discuss financial matters, and more. All populace members are invited and encouraged to attend, and anyone interested in our organization and learning about how we function or what we have coming down the pipeline is welcome to join in! We want to see your face and hear your voice, your opinions, and your ideas! The platform for the Business Meeting varies between Zoom, Discord, and Webex. Check our Website for the latest info: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad See more details •	27 Herald Training Class (Virtual) Herald Training Class (Virtual) April 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bryn Gwlad Discord -- herald-training voice channel Starting on the 27th of April, our Bryn Gwlad Herald -- Sigrun de Birca -- will be running heraldic training sessions. Anyone interested in learning about the duties of the local Herald, the process for submissions and consultation, and more is welcome to join the voice channel! Bryn Gwlad Discord Server, herald-training voice channel https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ BG Herald web page: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/baronial-officers/herald/ See more details Heraldic Consultation (Virtual) Heraldic Consultation (Virtual) April 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Have questions about SCA names? Devices? Personas? Heraldry? Join us for our Virtual Populace Hangout in Discord this Tuesday and ask the Bryn Gwlad Herald (Sigrun de Birca) your questions! Join the Discord server using this link: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server Check out the website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad See more details Populace Hangout (Virtual) Populace Hangout (Virtual) April 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! Tuesdays are usually the day where we gather in the park for combat, conversation, and creative displays. To keep folks safe during these times of pandemic, we will be having virtual populace hangouts on Tuesdays instead! Please follow this link to join the server - Discord is a free, reliable, and mature platform - reach out via Facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad See more details • • •	28	29	30