Arthurian Termcard for Trinity 1996

Guest speakers are dined before their talks. Anyone wishing to attend the dinner should contact the Regent as soon as possible. The assembly point is the Sheldonian steps, Broad Street, at 6pm, except for fourth week when it's Oxford station at the same time.


Wednesday 24th April (1st week), Eagle and Child, 8pm
PUB MEETING
Meet the new committee and have a drink or two...

Wednesday 1st May (2nd week)
MAY MORNING
Join the Arthurian Society for May Morning mirth and merriment, touring from Magdalen Bridge to Port Meadow. Meet at 5 to 5.15am outside Wadham, or 7am for breakfast on Port Meadow. Please bring your own breakfast!

Wednesday 8th May (3rd week), Old Bar, Mansfield College 7.30pm
VIDEO NIGHT
The feature film is First Knight starring the Sean Connery as the mightily beset King Arthur. Also showing on this evening of screened delights is 'Octopus', an episode of Arthur and His Square Knights of the Round Table, the legendary cartoon series apparently from Down Under.

Wednesday 15th May (4th week), Collier Room, Regent's Park College 8pm
KING ARTHUR UTHER PENDRAGON
The long awaited time is here... this is your chance to meet the famous King Arthur Uther Pendragon in all his majestic splendour. This meeting surely promises to be the highlight of the term.

Wednesday 22nd May (5th week), meet Somerville Lodge, 8pm
BONFIRE AND STORYTELLING
Come and listen to Arthurian tales and sing 'Red Burn the Pagans-O' by a flickering bonfire on Port Meadow. If you have a story to tell about our dear King Arthur or one of his dashing knights, then do come and share it with us.

(6th week)
THE QUEST
Are you brave enough to embark on the Quest? This summer's Quest promises to ne more challenging than ever before. More details to follow...

Wednesday 5th June (7th week), Lincoln College, 8pm
KING ARTHUR AND THE HANOVERIANS
Matthew Kilburn will give an illuminating talk on this very subject!

Saturday 9th June (7th week)
PUNT PARTY
Fun and frolics on the river. This year we will be joined by members of the Cardiff Arthurian Society. This outing, of course, has an Arthurian theme to it, and costume is highly encouraged.

Wednesday 13th June (8th week), Council Room, Mansfield College, 7.30pm
END OF TERM PARTY
Once again the academic year draws to a close, and we are celebrating this in the traditional way with a lovely, lively party. There will also be a showing of various Doctor Who episodes with a vague Arthurian connection, or other such stuff.

STONEHENGE... AN EVENT TO LOOK OUT FOR
There may be a trip to Stonehenge later this term. Keep watching for details.


Mulled wine will be served at most meetings, with a small charge for non-members.
Thanks to Karen Lewis and Dave Martin for booking rooms for us.