Danish Australian Cultural Society

A bit more news on upcoming events

VERY IMPORTANT
Scandinavian Bazaar. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of December 2009.

If you can help in the Danish stalls, please contact Jette Jensen on Home 9833 3626, Work 9899 7908 or E-mail: robalewis@optusnet.com.au

Ørnen is back on SBS on Wednesday (NOT Tursday) nights. (Re-run)
FILM: DACS and Denmark House to show "The Edge of the Possible" about Jorn Utzon and the construction and politics surrounding the building of the Opera House in Sydney. See it in the Swedish Church/Toorak House (DACS) on November 5 or in Denmark House on November 19.

NOTE to Danish School Parents: Next Schooll day: Sunday November 8

Last Danish School day for 2009: Danish School for November will be in DENMARKhouse on November 29. Please await further info from Kirsten.
Below you will find the usual info on what is happening in Melbourne over the following weeks.

Thusday
"The edge of the Possible" a film about the creation of the Operahouse in Sydney, featuring rare interviews with Jorn Utzon will show 2 times.
First by DACS in Toorak House FREE. Coffee and cake available for purchase.Thursday, 5 November 2009, 19.00
Then in Denmark House on Thursday, November 19, from 19.30. Dinner and snacks can be preordered. RSVP 9600 4477

Brigid Clarke and Vince Humphries are looking for accommodation in Copenhagen: December 21 to 31

Hi. We are a family of 5: A couple and 3 young adult children, planning to spend Christmas in Copenhagen so we can join our son who has been studying mathematics at Copenhagen University. We are looking for a fully furnished home to rent/house sit from the 21 December – 31 December 2009. We have lived in Copenhagen in the past, and are very much looking forward to being able to celebrate Danish Christmas again and visit old friends.

We can be contacted on brigidclarke@netscape.net Many thanks Brigid and Vince

Jens and Gay Staurup from Melbourne have rented out their house so they are now looking for a place to stay in Copenghagen
House wanted (preferably Bagsværd area in Denmark) from April 2010.
Jens and Gay Staurup have decided they would like to spend a year in Denmark to be nearer their family in Bagsvaerd and enjoy all Denmark has to offer.

“We plan to be there in April next year and spend most of the time there - will take some sorties out as well. As always there is the issue of where to stay and we are in the process of looking. We are asking all our friends if they know of anyone who may have a house to rent out, preferably for the whole time or say four months at a time. it would need to be big enough so that we can have children coming to spend weekends etc with us. better if it were on a train route and say within 50kms of Copenhagen. Could be a summer house or fritidshus for the summer months and then something nearer town for the winter.

So we are asking you to please put out the word for us. We have always managed to find something so please help us again.

Looking forward to hearing from you, one way or another. Love from us and looking forward to seeing you. Jens and Gay staurup@gmail.com;

Rasmus is also organising a Real Danish "Julefrokost" Christmas Function in Denmark House on December 19. You will need to book through Young Vikings in Town. Contact Rasmus on oegleaeg@gmail.com Almost Booked out, so hurry http://tinyurl.com/jul2009

Viking Ships Australia (Australian Viking Ships Museum) and the new President Richard Amy is venturing into possible mass production of little Viking ships, and a possible future "Viking" Yacht Race. We need sailors and young and old people interested in helping building the little boats and learn how to sail them.Call Erik on 0418 569 698 or contact on erik@mira.net for further info. (Thomas, I will call you!!!!)

Fast Overview. Plot in the diary
Where:
Denmark House: Level 3, 428 Lt. Bourke Street, Melbourne Ph. 9600 4477
Swedish Church: Toorak House, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
November 4, Wednesday, STAMBORD at 18.30 in Denmark House office@denmarkhouse.com.au or 9600 4477
November 5, Thursday, 19.00 DACS Film night "The edge of the Possible" about the creation of the Operahouse in Sydney. Toorak House FREE
November 8, Sunday The Danish School Downunder 10.00-12.00 in the Swedish Church, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
November 8, Sunday Danish Church in the Swedish Church, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak. 11AM (AGM after service)
November 11, Wednesday, Young Vikings in Town in Denmark House. anders.madsen@orange-ftgroup.com to get on the YViT list for upcoming meetings.
November 12, Thursday, 5-7PM Countdown to COP15 in Denmark House. Open for all. Booking necessary 9600 4477. Complimentary drinks/snacks
November 18, Wednesday, Business Lunch in Denmark House office@denmarkhouse.com.au or 9600 4477
November 19, Thursday, 5-7PM Countdown to COP15 in Denmark House. Speaker about the Copenhagen Climate change summit (every thursday to Xmas)
November 19, Thursday, 19.30 DenmarkHouse Film night "The edge of the Possible" about the creation of the Operahouse in Sydney.
November 21: Saturday, Young Vikings Fishing Trip
December 5+6: Scandinavian Basar in the Swedish Church/Toorak House
December 7 to 18: COP15 Copenhagen UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen http://unfccc.int/2860.php2010
December 19: Young Vikings Julefrokost
January 26, Australia May March, Melbourne DACS and Danish School Downunder and everybody else who wish to participate.
May 22-23, 2010 Nordic Festival Warburton: Leila Myllymaeki-Hay 0407 875 404 finebynature@gmail.com

Danish for grown-ups!! Time to join??
Contact Ida Robinson clemida@bigpond.net.au Please contact Ida for further information and if you are interested.
Contact Ida now to find out when and where the level YOU need is being offered.

Next time you go to IKEA why not visit Saj, who is just down the road, who works for Get Wines Direct and would like to tell you a bit about them:
"We do most of our business online but also have a tasting room on 157-161 Burnley Street, Richmond, with around 100 wines available to try, absolutely free of charge. We can personalise labels for you for $1 per bottle (minimum order is a dozen).

Mention the name "Saj" and that you know us from the Young Vikings newsletter when you visit the tasting room, and you'll receive a complimentary bottle of wine with any purchase. Any further questions either visit the website www.getwinesdirect.com, come see them in their tasting room, which is open 7 days a week or contact Saj on saj@getwinesdirect or call on 0410 709 112. He'll be happy to speak to you, even in Danish :o)

Jesper Olsen, World Runner is again going strong after running 17,478 km. Still in Mozambique heading for Maputo (1500 km, ETA December 10). Now accompanied by Raino (64 y.o) from Finland Follow Jesper www.worldrun.org Jesper is running out of funds so if you want to support him, get on the site and donate a few bob.

From The Danish Club "Dannebrog" at DENMARK House

New Opening Hours (until March 2010) (X-mas Closed 23/12/09 to 18/01/10)

Monday to Wednesday: 8am to 4 pm (8.00 to 16.00) (Breakfast anyone?)

Thursday and Friday: 8am to 10 pm (8.00 to 22.00) (Breakfast anyone?)

Saturday 12 Noon to 10pm (12.00 to 22.00)

Sunday: Closed

Regular events:

The Danish Club Smorgasbord luncheon - Still on 1st Sunday @ 12 pm. Bookings essential.

DABGO Stambord - 1st Wednesday every month @ 5:30 pm.

Young Vikings in Town - 2nd Wednesday every month @ 5 pm.

For more details, news and how to become a member:

Event Calendar: http://denmarkhouse.com.au/events/

News Blog: http://denmarkhouse.com.au/news/

Become a member: http://denmarkhouse.com.au/join/

The Danish Club Dannebrog: http://denmarkhouse.com.au/the-danish-club-dannebrog/

Restaurant DANSK: http://denmarkhouse.com.au/restaurant/

NexusDK : http://denmarkhouse.com.au/nexusdk/

Address: Denmark House: Level 3, 428 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone number: 03 9600 4477 email: office@denmarkhouse.com.au "

Med Venlig Hilsen / Kind Regards

Phone: +61 3 9600 4477

Mobile: +61 4488 656 13

Fax: +61 3 9600 4499

http://www.denmarkhouse.com.au

Young Vikings in Town, (for all ages!!!!) Wednesday 11 November. YViT can now be reached at http://sites.google.com/site/est2007yvit/

From Rasmus: På dette link kan man til- og afmelde sig e-mail listen. No need for booking your meal anymore. Der er også en opslagstavle som der kan skrives på hvis man ønsker dette. Please contact anders.madsen@orange-ftgroup.com to get on the YViT list for upcoming meetings.
Meetings now at: Denmark House on 3rd floor 428 Little Bourke Street in Melbourne
"Jeg er der fra kl 17:30. Skulle der være et problem med finde os derinde så send en sms til mig på 0432901667 så finder vi dig.
Danish Club Phone number: 03 9600 4477 (You do not need to be a member of the Club to participate in YViT)" Hilsen Rasmus.

Danish Australian Cultural Society (DACS)
Members of DACS: You want free membership? Get a new member to join NOW and when they send in their membership form, using YOU as their referral, you will get next years membership free.

DACS ITINERARY FOR 2009

Thursday, 5 November 2009: Film Night "The edge of the Possible" about the creation of the Operahouse in Sydney. Toorak House FREE. First to show. Coffee and cake available.
8 November 2009: DACS Committee Meeting

Danish Library in the Swedish Church, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak. Danish Books and Childrens books and periodicals. Open when Church is open Honesty system: Ask for the key in the kitchen and help yourself in the library. Find new novels, Anders And, cook books etc. Run by DACS.

(Danish DVD's anyone?) NEW DVD/VIDEO LIBRARY has expanded to 2 drawers in the Sun Room in the Swedish Church with the Danish Flags on, so if you have any Videos or DVD's you might not see any more or any doubles, we would love to hear from you. Just write your name, date and phone number when you take one home. Run by the School.

Danish on the Radio
SBS Radio Speaks Danish each Saturday between 17.00 and 18.00 on AM 1224 (Zanne Mallett). Australiawide coverage, with information from the local Danish Societies in different states, and some news and lots of music from home.
To listen to SBS Radio anytime in Danish go to:

www.radio.sbs.com.au/language.php?happening=4394&language=Danish

Happenings in the Swedish Church, Toorak House, Toorak

December 5&6: The Scandinavian Bazaar 2009 will be held on the 5th and 6th of December. Please set the Bazaar days and some days before and after aside in your calendar. Plenty of volunteers are needed!
Se hemsidan http://skut.svenskakyrkan.se/melbourne/ för mer information/for more info.

You wouldn't think it but: Summer is really really near (and then so is X-mas!!!)

Erik Thorup

IR Technology Australia
44 Station Lake Road
Lara 3212, Victoria, Australia
Phone 0418 569 698
Fax 03 5282 5322
Web Site: http://home.mira.net/~erik/
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