In the October edition of the Blue Strand contains a congratulation to the Krae Glas awardees of Spring Crown, seven reasons to hate plaid, a missive from the Baroness and Baron, the work of ancient Roman fullers in collecting urine, a book review of “Tasting History” by Max Miller, applications open for fencing marshal, a deep dive into a 9-11th century Rus/Viking/West Slavic outfit especially the jewellery worn, the making of a tablet woven headband.