THE SHIRE OF CALANAIS NUADH

Bearer of the Falcon's Heart

The Shire of Calanais Nuadh at the Shire Picnic, August 2021
(Some members are missing.)

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elcome to the Shire of Calanais Nuadh!

The Shire of Calanais Nuadh is one of many of the local groups of the Kingdom of Calontir, which in turn, is one of the kingdoms of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).

The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.Click here to visit the SCA Newcomers' Portal. (Site will open in new window or tab.)

The Shire of Calanais Nuadh is located in the southern central part of Missouri and is composed of the locations that have a 654xx or 655xx US Postal Zip Codes. (See map.)

Upcoming Activities

Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, 6:45 PM: Arts and Sciences Class. Topic TBA. St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, 6:45 PM: Business Meeting (No Potluck!), St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022: Annual Shire Christmas Party (Potluck), 15640 Hargrove Rd, Saint Robert, MO (Alan and Margery's house). The house will be open for folks to drop in starting at 3 PM, and we will eat at 6 PM. Please feel free to wear your medieval holiday finery. If you would like to participate in the book exchange, bring a wrapped history-themed book, and we will start the exchange after everyone has eaten.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, 6:45 PM: Business Meeting and Potluck, St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, 6:45 PM: Arts and Sciences Class. Topic TBA. St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, 6:45 PM: Project Night and Swap Meet, St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, 6:45 PM: Project Night, St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, 6:45 PM: Business Meeting and Potluck, St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, 6:45 PM: Project Night, St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, 6:45 PM: Arts and Sciences Class. Topic TBA. St. Robert Bellarmine Fellowship Hall, 367 Old Rte 66, Saint Robert, MO

Any last-minute meeting changes are often announced at https://www.facebook.com/ShireOfCalanaisNuadh/ (site will open in new window or tab), or email an officer for more information.

Our Current Shire Champions

Shire Archery Champion - HL Thomas Fleischacker

HL Thomas Fleischacker (right) receives the shire Archery favor from the previous champion, HL James Inn Danski

Shire Arts & Sciences Champion - Lady Katherine de Lorraine

Lady Katherine de Lorraine (right) receives the shire Arts & Sciences flask from the previous champion, HL Thomas Fleischacker.
Katherine's winning entry was an embroidered hood and tunic.

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