Although we in the Shire enjoy peaceful times, young hobbits are sometimes feeling a bit adventurous, and their first journey tends to bring them to Michel Delving, often with little more than the shirt on their back and a few coins in their pocket. Now Postmaster Proudfoot is certainly happy to have the additional help, and our Second Shirriff, Master Bodo Bunce, always says that many a fine Bounder has come from these young ones. But it takes more than a shirt and trousers of rough cloth on...

Time: Friday evenings (20:00 GMT onwards)
Location: The Green Dragon, Bywater, The Shire

A regular weekly gathering of hobbits at the Green Dragon in Bywater, under the watchful eye of Barmy Rootknot, the innkeep. A handful of locals and a good many hobbits from further afield spend an enjoyable evening around the fire. Chatting, general gossip, merrymaking, music and song as well as tales and the occasional surprise happening are the order of the night....

Dear hobbits o’ the Shire!
On the 11th of May I, Chryssie, will turn thirty-three years old! I will, in honor of this event, throw a party at my burrow – 6 Harrow Road, Midvale, The Shire. The festivities will be held on Sunday the 13th at 8 bells Michel Delving time ((UK time))

Master Perseid wins the Grand Greenfields Gallop and takes home a prized Perlino Steed. Well done to everyone that took part or won some other exciting prizes! Part of Turbine's Galloping Gala Events

The Grand Greenfields Gallop
Test your skill and mettle in the Grand Greenfields Gallop! Join us in Brockenborings, bring your finest pony and be prepared to outwit and outmaneuver your fellows over a challenging course. Compete for wonderful prizes and the admiration of locals and competitors alike!