It's a girl!

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria has given birth to a baby girl who will be second in line to the throne.
The newborn's father, Prince Daniel, said "a very sweet little princess" had been born on Thursday the 23 February at 04:26 local time.

For more infor please see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17144550

Midsummer - this coming Sunday, February 19th

Bring your family and friends and come celebrate Midsummer with us. We are planning to make this years midsummer extra special by treating you to some Swedish style Strawberry Cake (Jordgubbstårta) so this year we do require a RSVP from all of you who intend to come. (To help us gauge how many cakes to bring).

We will celebrate the Swedish way by decorate the maypole, dance around it, have a picnic and for the children – Fiskedamm.

Throughout the day there will be a Kubb Tournament going so please bring a few mates and put together a Kubb Tournament team.

For a more detailed programme of the day please see our latest newsletter: http://www.sweden.org.nz/SweNZ/Welcome_files/newsletter.pdf

- Bring greenery and flowers to decorate the maypole

- Bring a blanket and picnic for you and your family

- Bring friends and family (no need to be a member of the association)

Please note: Come rain, come shine - We will celebrate regardless of the weather. If it pours with rain, we will use the fabulous girl guide indoor facilities which are there for us to use... (Kubb game will be replaced with indoor competitions in such case)

Date: Sunday 19th of February

Place: Huntleigh Girl Guide Hall Park in Crofton Downs – 48 Silverstream Road

Time: from 11 am (see programme in our latest newsletter)

Please RSVP to eva@sweden.org.nz (to help us gauge how any cakes and Fiskedamm gifts to bring)

See you there!