Fellowship has always been a key theme of Oxonmoot, and a big part of that is our shared meals, especially the Saturday lunch which is the one occasion when we all come together. So how to recreate that experience for our Online delegates? We will join the in person delegates at the start of the Fellowship Dinner and, in the manner of Faramir at Henneth Annûn, begin by facing West in our respective locations. We will follow that with the toasts which are traditional at Tolkien Society dinners. And then we will “seat” you at “tables” with your fellow delegates (assign you to Zoom Meeting breakout rooms) to share whatever meal is appropriate to the time of day where you are – or just to meet and chat with other delegates. So, bring a drink for the toasts, arrange for the food of your choice, and importantly make sure you know which way is West!
