Budstikka - Friends of Norway

Budstikka
March 2012
Finally, here is the first Budstikka for 2012.
We apologise for the delay, which is mainly
due to the fact that Eastern Bulk Carriers and
the Norwegian Consulate have undergone a
restructure, so unfortunately the lovely ladies
there are not able to print and distribute the
newsletter for us anymore.
The world’s northernmost botanic garden
in Tromsø. Siberian poppies!
We have therefore taken a bit of time to
consider our options, and have discovered
how incredibly expensive it is to print colour
copies, and how lucky we have been to have
had the help from the aforementioned ladies!
We are still working on the best and most cost-effective solution for the club; one that
ensures a “quality product” for our members, without blowing our budget. Whether we buy
a printer, or find a sponsor who can print for us 3-4 times a year (do you know of anyone?)
is something we will have to sort out in the next few weeks.
This issue of Budstikka might therefore be somewhat “amputated”, but we hope to come
back stronger next time.
Remember, we are very open to contributing material, photos, stories, anything you think
might be of interest to our readers. For example, did anyone make Unni‟s gingerbread
house for Christmas and have photos? Or the burnt almonds?
In this issue, we announce plans for another Easter Workshop for Children, and some other
tidbits.
We can also announce that we have secured Sunday 13 May for our annual 17.mai
celebrations at Toorak House, and will bring more details thereof in the next edition
(although I expect it will be “same procedure as every year”.
In the next edition I will also tell you about my meeting with Jo Nesbø (well, OK, at least I
got his autograph in my “Panserhjerte” book…..
We hope you all had a great summer, which is now “på hell”, and that we will see you soon.
The editor
2010-2011 Friends of Norway Committee contact details:
President:
Committee Member:
Tietse Stelma
Unni Porthill
M: 0431 123 800
M: 0407 849 974
president@friendsofnorway.asn.au
Vice President:
Seniors Liaison:
Anecke Chapman Svensen
Merete Pettersen,
M: 0417 138 000
T: 03 9751 1277
(for birthdays, anniversaries,
obituaries)
vicepresident@friendsofnorway.asn.au
Treasurer:
Membership Coordinator
Øystein Berg
Torgils Sørlie
M: 0407 683 361
Coming soon
T: TBA
Email: floa1@bigpond.com
treasurer@friendsofnorway.asn.au
Committee Secretary
Ole Martin Chapman
M: 0424 546 550
Budstikka Editor:
Kristin Jakobsen
M: 0400 882 307
editor@friendsofnorway.asn.au
Webmaster: webmaster@friendsofnorway.asn.au
Webpage: www.friendsofnorway.asn.au
(please refer to webpage for updated news and events info.)
1
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
HVA SKJER?
Meet and greet with the Queen!
Peter and Sissel Clunas went to town in October last year to see the Queen, and
guess who they met!!?
“We met Barbara Brown and Dorothy Wood! They were all dressed up for the
occasion. Perhaps we attracted more attention than the Queen when the young
Germans got interested in joining in our photo session! Anyway we had a nice day
and enjoyed the sunshine in town.”
2
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
HVA SKJER?
Learn Norwegian with iTunes Apps!
The editor received this email:
Hello,
I am a Canadian currently living in Oslo, Norway. I noticed you had a Norwegian Club or
interest online and wanted to let you know that I have recently produced a Learn
Norwegian app for the iPhone, link here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-norwegian-the-oslo-eye/id491911521?ls=1&mt=8
If you or your members are interested, feel free to pass along. I also write a blog about
Oslo in English here: http://theosloeye.com/
Regards, The Oslo Eye
I (the editor) went into iTunes (being a massive fan of anything with an “I” in front of it…)
and found that there are a number of Apps for iPhone and iPad for people who want to
learn Norwegian! Just type “Learn Norwegian” in the search field…I am going to type “Learn
Spanish”!
3
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
HVA SKJER?
EASTER WORKSHOP FOR
CHILDREN
Last year‟s inaugural event was such a success,
so we are doing it again!
We invite you to come along and be creative
with us.
It is open to children of all ages, Norwegian or
not, and of course parents, grandparents,
uncles, aunts…
We will be arranging another Easter egg hunt in
the gardens of Toorak House.
Date:
Time:
Where:
Price:
Sunday 01 April, 2012
11am – 2pm
Toorak House
$5 per child, which includes arts supplies.
We also ask that you bring a plate of food for a light lunch. We will supply coffee and
tea and juice for the kids.
Please RSVP to Anecke by Friday 16 March, (email: aneckes@hotmail.com/mobile:
0417 138 000) to allow us to plan the event.
4
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
HVA SKJER?
Gratulerer med dagen!!
Our very own Torgils Sørlie turned 75 on 08 January! Hipp hipp hurra!
Later this autumn we
both turning 85 years old:
also
have
a
couple
of
birthday
ladies,
Turid Guilford, on 05 May and Lollen Mast, on 22 May. Our jubilant
congratulations to you all.
5
In Memoriam
John Edward Christiansen passed away on 26 November, 2011. He was a longstanding member of FON, and contributed numerous items for our raffles
through the years.
In Loving Memory
Anthony (Tony) Nicholson Guilford passed away on 05 February 2012. He
reached the grand old age of 88.
RIP
“A TOUCH OF NORWAY”
The Luncheons at “A Touch of Norway”
will continue as before, on the first
Tuesday of every month, from 12pm.
For further information
call Merete Pettersen on: 9751 1277
If you wish to visit the shop, please
call first to make sure Merete is
there to greet you.
NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Held at Toorak House/the Swedish Church Library on Thursday evenings.
Beginners, „Level 2‟ from 6:00pm. to 7:30pm. Advanced, „Level 1‟ from 7:30 p.m.
Pay a nominal fee, and join a class of about 10-12 students.
If you would like to join the class, please contact Kari Berry on (03) 9848 2897
Email: karik@alphalink.com.au
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Prices for 5 issues are:
Quarter page $25,
Half page $50
Full page $100.
Price for one issue is 25% of the full year (5 issues) price.
ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY:
17 Hunter Street, Yarralumla, A.C.T. 2600. Ph: (02) 6273 3444
Email: emb.canberra@mfa.no Webpage: www.norway.org.au
NORWEGIAN CONSUL GENERAL, MELBOURNE:
Consul General:
Tomm Paulsen
Email: tomm@easternbulk.com.au
Address: Suite 1/420 High Street, Kew, VIC. 3101 Ph: 9853 3122
NORWEGIAN RADIO can be heard on SBS at 1224 KHz Fridays from 3pm to 4pm.
TOORAK HOUSE/THE SWEDISH CHURCH
Opening hours:
Monday:
Closed.
Tuesday to Thursday:
12 noon to 7:30pm.
Every Tuesday at 6pm:
Youth Evening for students, au pairs, backpackers etc.
Friday:
12 noon to 6pm.
Saturday and Sunday:
2pm to 6pm.
Visit their webpage at:
http://skut.svenskakyrkan.se/melbourne for additional info.
BECOME A MEMBER
Becoming a member of Friends of Norway means you can enjoy the following benefits:

Subscription to Budstikka, with information about Norway, as well as Norwegian events
and news in Australia (6 editions annually)

Invitation to special events

Access to the Norwegian Library at Toorak House, which also has many children‟s‟ books

10% discount on Helly Hansen clothing

Invitation to join the „Helly Crew‟ VIP program, which will entitle you to various other
Helly Hansen benefits and exclusive offers

Discount on 50 Degrees North travel

20% discount on personal training sessions at Focuss Fitness Personal Training

Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (August each year).
Please note: Memberships are now valid from 01 July until 30 June the next year.