Tolkien Events 2008 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 08-07-2007, 02:33 PM

Oh yes, like Christmas, some things come around earlier each year

In the latest Amon Hen we have been told that next year's Oxonmoot is an Uber-Moot. It will last from Thursday to Sunday as an extra-special treat. And it will be at Christ Church, the rather posh college which not only houses Oxford's cathedral but the Hogwarts dining hall as seen in the films! Plus it's perfectly located in Oxford, right in the heart of all the colleges, overlooking the Meadows, next to Merton and the Botanical gardens etc.

It will be on the last weekend of September next year. Mmmmm, around my birthdayses...

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-07-2007, 03:02 PM

Sounds SUPER cool, lal. Thanks for the news. If this year's O-M goes without disaster or death on my part, I'll most certainly go. I expect it will be slightly more expensive, though, eh?
Still, it will probably be excellent. An extra day of TOLKIEN GEEKERY can't be bad.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-22-2008, 05:19 AM

The German Tolkien Seminar will be held in Jena from April 25 - 27 this year. The Hobbit will be the topic of lectures from various international speakers, covering a great variety of aspects. Over half of the lectures will be in English, and the seminar itself does not cost anything, so if any of you are interested in coming, please check out the German Tolkien Society page for the programme.

Anke Eismann has again provided the illustration for the invitation; here it is. (Sorry, the file was too large to upload directly.)

(And yes, some of you may recognize the name of one or more of the speakers...)

Thinlómien · 01-22-2008, 05:26 AM

Esty, when I tried to open that image it opened a page with a picture that said "stop, image locked"....

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-22-2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

The German Tolkien Seminar will be held in Jena from April 25 - 27 this year. The Hobbit will be the topic of lectures from various international speakers, covering a great variety of aspects. Over half of the lectures will be in English, and the seminar itself does not cost anything, so if any of you are interested in coming, please check out the German Tolkien Society page for the programme.

Anke Eismann has again provided the illustration for the invitation; here it is. (Sorry, the file was too large to upload directly.)

(And yes, some of you may recognize the name of one or more of the speakers...)

Esty, you know what? Lots of the lectures indeed seem to be in English... and I just checked the map and Jena seems not too far from the border... soo... if I managed to organize the things for myself, then...

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-22-2008, 09:36 AM

You're right, Lommy - I just tried and the same thing happened to me. Then just check out Anke's site; it's her latest post, and if you click on the image you can see it larger. Here's the link: http://anke.edoras-art.de/anke_home.html

Legate, that would be fantastic! I was at the last two seminars, and they are really interesting. Besides, there aren't hundreds of people there, so it's not hard to get to know others. And I hope I'm no stranger for you! Jena is indeed in eastern Germany, so if that's not far for you, it would certainly be worth the effort. I'm not sure what the lowest-priced accommodation is - probably a youth hostel - but if you want help finding something, let me know and I'll ask around.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-22-2008, 10:06 AM

Well if it did not seem interesting to me, I wouldn't have thought about it in the first place

I have never been on an action like this outside my country, and this is a good opportunity to start. How many people are usually around there, anyway?
Concerning my coming there, like I said - I have to check everything and ensure that it is possible for me to organize it, but if you can help me in any way, it will be most appreciated. Maybe through some PMing we can discuss this more... and no, you are not a stranger to me, or at least I don't count you as one

And of course if I go there, meeting you is without question.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-21-2008, 06:26 AM

For all you Oxonmooters...

If you are taking the train to Oxford then ordering your tickets from virgintrains.co.uk will ensure you get them at the cheapest possible.
You can only book them 12 weeks in advance. I worked out that this means Thursday July 3rd is the earliest you can order one.
But be warned, the closer to the time you book, the more expensive it will be.
For me, this means paying a mere £52 rather than £170.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 03-21-2008, 07:33 AM

I had no idea the accomodation was so expensive. . .I am quite shocked. Also the prices for food seems quite steep, especially when you take into consideration that at these things the food is seldom brilliant.

Surely one could find a cheap place to stay. . .I normally stay at hostels and such when traveling and really don't mind it.

I am determined to go this year and will register as soon as possible. . .then there is no way for me to back out. The only thing that could really make me back out, would be if no downers went.

Mithalwen · 03-22-2008, 01:37 PM

There is a YHA ("Official") youth hostel near the station and various back packers Rune which would be a lot, lot less...and not very far. And there are plenty of places to eat cheaper - I didn't take any of the food last year. I did have lunch the year before which wasn't too outrageous for a hot meal. £7.50 for someone elses choice of sandwiches is steep...

Rune Son of Bjarne · 03-22-2008, 04:05 PM

Sounds great. . .thanks for the info Mith.

Now I cannot let the housing "problem" scare me away

Anyways I am all for joining up with other downers as Bethberry sugested, it sounds like fun and I would not mind spending more money on it. (than if I stayed at a hostel)

Mithalwen · 03-22-2008, 04:15 PM

http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommoda...acilities.aspx

http://www.centralbackpackers.co.uk/...hp?area=prices

http://www.hostels.co.uk/index.php?content=home.htm

These are all very central. and will be a lot cheaper ..particularly if you don't want to commit to 3 nights.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-25-2008, 04:37 AM

Oxonmoot online bookings will be open 1st of April. Let's hope it's not an April fools prank.

http://www.tolkiensociety.org/oxon/2008/Info.html

It appears they are still looking for entertainment for the Saturday... Any Downers fancy putting on a play? Or should I bring a projector and show the phantom and Alien cartoons* and confuse the heck out of everyone.

*(We're currently making a new one ready for either the Downs birthday or the 100th episode, whichever comes first)

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-01-2008, 02:40 AM

ONLINE BOOKING FOR OXONMOOT IS NOW OPENED

https://ssl121.securednshost.com/~to.../2008/form.php

Let there be cake.

Mithalwen · 04-01-2008, 04:59 AM

I see they are only offering dinner this time ... and still very expensive - I found my Keble booklet yesterday and they offered a 3 course evening meal for £9.95..

and it is more expensive than my stay at Keble was for an ensuite room. And they can't mean a twin is more expensive PP than a single?

If I go I certainly shall not stay in hall....

Beregond · 04-15-2008, 04:14 PM

I just wanted to add that I was in Oxford last year (not for Oxonmoot), and stayed at the Peartree Travelodge. It was nice, and very cheap for a hotel as opposed to a hostel (we booked it over a month prior and got a sale). Not sure how much it costs normally, but it's certainly better if you're not traveling alone (paying for a whole room for yourself). Bit of a longer bus ride to and fro Oxford center, but we were satisfied. Watched the Zidane-headbutt Cup there.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2008, 09:20 AM

2008 Seminar: Freedom, Fate and Choice in Middle-earth

Some of the titles accepted so far include:

"Who Forged Frodo's Fate - The Elves or Himself?"
"Voices of a Music - Models of Free Will in Tolkien's Middle-earth"
"The Fiat of Ilúvatar's Children during the War of the Ring"
"Freedom, Fate, and the Hubris of Evil: Tolkien's The Children of Húrin"

I have booked ot go to this in a few weeks time and it looks quite interesting. I know that it means something different but I now can't help wondering if Gandalf and Aragorn travelled in was a Scudo, Doblo or a Ducato.....

08-07-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Tolkien Events 2008 Oh yes, like Christmas, some things come around earlier each year In the latest Amon Hen we have been told that next year's Oxonmoot is an Uber-Moot. It will last from Thursday to Sunday as an extra-special treat. And it will be at Christ Church, the rather posh college which not only houses Oxford's cathedral but the Hogwarts dining hall as seen in the films! Plus it's perfectly located in Oxford, right in the heart of all the colleges, overlooking the Meadows, next to Merton and the Botanical gardens etc. It will be on the last weekend of September next year. Mmmmm, around my birthdayses... __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-07-2007, 03:02 PM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Sounds SUPER cool, lal. Thanks for the news. If this year's O-M goes without disaster or death on my part, I'll most certainly go. I expect it will be slightly more expensive, though, eh? Still, it will probably be excellent. An extra day of TOLKIEN GEEKERY can't be bad. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-22-2008, 05:19 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	The German Tolkien Seminar will be held in Jena from April 25 - 27 this year. The Hobbit will be the topic of lectures from various international speakers, covering a great variety of aspects. Over half of the lectures will be in English, and the seminar itself does not cost anything, so if any of you are interested in coming, please check out the German Tolkien Society page for the programme. Anke Eismann has again provided the illustration for the invitation; here it is. (Sorry, the file was too large to upload directly.) (And yes, some of you may recognize the name of one or more of the speakers...) __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-22-2008, 05:26 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Esty, when I tried to open that image it opened a page with a picture that said "stop, image locked".... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

01-22-2008, 09:36 AM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	You're right, Lommy - I just tried and the same thing happened to me. Then just check out Anke's site; it's her latest post, and if you click on the image you can see it larger. Here's the link: http://anke.edoras-art.de/anke_home.html Legate, that would be fantastic! I was at the last two seminars, and they are really interesting. Besides, there aren't hundreds of people there, so it's not hard to get to know others. And I hope I'm no stranger for you! Jena is indeed in eastern Germany, so if that's not far for you, it would certainly be worth the effort. I'm not sure what the lowest-priced accommodation is - probably a youth hostel - but if you want help finding something, let me know and I'll ask around. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-22-2008, 10:06 AM	#7
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Well if it did not seem interesting to me, I wouldn't have thought about it in the first place I have never been on an action like this outside my country, and this is a good opportunity to start. How many people are usually around there, anyway? Concerning my coming there, like I said - I have to check everything and ensure that it is possible for me to organize it, but if you can help me in any way, it will be most appreciated. Maybe through some PMing we can discuss this more... and no, you are not a stranger to me, or at least I don't count you as one And of course if I go there, meeting you is without question. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

03-21-2008, 06:26 AM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	For all you Oxonmooters... If you are taking the train to Oxford then ordering your tickets from virgintrains.co.uk will ensure you get them at the cheapest possible. You can only book them 12 weeks in advance. I worked out that this means Thursday July 3rd is the earliest you can order one. But be warned, the closer to the time you book, the more expensive it will be. For me, this means paying a mere £52 rather than £170. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

03-22-2008, 01:37 PM	#10
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	There is a YHA ("Official") youth hostel near the station and various back packers Rune which would be a lot, lot less...and not very far. And there are plenty of places to eat cheaper - I didn't take any of the food last year. I did have lunch the year before which wasn't too outrageous for a hot meal. £7.50 for someone elses choice of sandwiches is steep... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-22-2008, 04:15 PM	#12
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommoda...acilities.aspx http://www.centralbackpackers.co.uk/...hp?area=prices http://www.hostels.co.uk/index.php?content=home.htm These are all very central. and will be a lot cheaper ..particularly if you don't want to commit to 3 nights. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-25-2008, 04:37 AM	#13
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Oxonmoot online bookings will be open 1st of April. Let's hope it's not an April fools prank. http://www.tolkiensociety.org/oxon/2008/Info.html It appears they are still looking for entertainment for the Saturday... Any Downers fancy putting on a play? Or should I bring a projector and show the phantom and Alien cartoons* and confuse the heck out of everyone. *(We're currently making a new one ready for either the Downs birthday or the 100th episode, whichever comes first) __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-01-2008, 02:40 AM	#14
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	ONLINE BOOKING FOR OXONMOOT IS NOW OPENED https://ssl121.securednshost.com/~to.../2008/form.php Let there be cake. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-01-2008, 04:59 AM	#15
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I see they are only offering dinner this time ... and still very expensive - I found my Keble booklet yesterday and they offered a 3 course evening meal for £9.95.. and it is more expensive than my stay at Keble was for an ensuite room. And they can't mean a twin is more expensive PP than a single? If I go I certainly shall not stay in hall.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#16
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	I just wanted to add that I was in Oxford last year (not for Oxonmoot), and stayed at the Peartree Travelodge. It was nice, and very cheap for a hotel as opposed to a hostel (we booked it over a month prior and got a sale). Not sure how much it costs normally, but it's certainly better if you're not traveling alone (paying for a whole room for yourself). Bit of a longer bus ride to and fro Oxford center, but we were satisfied. Watched the Zidane-headbutt Cup there. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green." Last edited by Beregond; 04-15-2008 at 04:32 PM.

06-07-2008, 09:20 AM	#17
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Tolkien Society 2008 Seminar: Freedom, Fate and Choice in Middle-earth Some of the titles accepted so far include: "Who Forged Frodo's Fate - The Elves or Himself?" "Voices of a Music - Models of Free Will in Tolkien's Middle-earth" "The Fiat of Ilúvatar's Children during the War of the Ring" "Freedom, Fate, and the Hubris of Evil: Tolkien's The Children of Húrin" I have booked ot go to this in a few weeks time and it looks quite interesting. I know that it means something different but I now can't help wondering if Gandalf and Aragorn travelled in was a Scudo, Doblo or a Ducato..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace