Scandinavian Festival 2011, 25-27 February

Now is the time to book for the next festival to be held at Norsewood and Dannevirke in the Hawkes Bay, on 25th to 27th February 2011.
Some of the Sweden-New Zealand association committee members will be there, planning to camp over night. Come along! Or maybe just come up for a day trip?

There are many fun events planned for the weekend (for more information visit: http://www.scandinavianfestival.org.nz/) including:

Cultural Market Day
Folk Music Groups
Hands on experiences!
Story Telling
Genealogy
London Bus
District Bus Tour
Johanna's World Tour
Walking Tours of Norsewood
Guided 'Troll Stroll'
PARADE

Register today! Registration form can be found at: http://www.scandinavianfestival.org.nz/

See you there!

Midsummer tomorrow, Sunday

Looks like there might be a slight drizzle tomorrow, but don't worry we will still have our midsummer celebration. If it gets too wet we will just move the maypole and celebration inside. We have done it before and it's been a success!

If you are bringing children, it's not too late to let us know, please contact eva@sweden.org.nz or 021-0668612, so we can cater for them at the fiskedamm.

For more information, see previous blogpost.

See you all tomorrow!

Midsummer - Sunday 13th of February 2011

Please join the Sweden-New Zealand Association for our annual Midsummer Celebration on Sunday the 13th Feb. We will decorate the maypole, dance around it, play outdoor games, have a picnic and for the children - Fiskedamm.

If you are bringing children: Please call or txt Eva on 021-0668 612 or email: eva@sweden.org.nz and let her know how many children you will bring (for the Fishpond gifts).

• 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)
• Bring outdoor games if you have some - kubb is always popular

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...

• Date: Sunday 13th of February
• Place: Huntleigh Girl Guide Hall Park in Crofton Downs – 48 Silverstream Road
• Time: 11 am (we normally stay until 2-ish)

See you there!

Summer events not to miss!

Hope you have all had a nice relaxing Christmas break.

As you sit down to plan the rest of your summer activities. Please don't forget these events:

* SENZ Midsummer celebration - Sunday the 13th February

* Scandinavian Festival - Weekend of 25-27 February

More information on both of these events closer to the date. But please put them in your calendar ASAP!

God Jul - Merry Christmas!

A big thank you to all of you who joined us in the botanical gardens last Sunday for Christmas Carols by Candle light (both those of you who joined us on stage and to those of you that came to cheers us on). It was a beautiful evening, I hope you all enjoyed it!

With the attached clip from the evening, the committe would like to wish you all a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

God Jul och Gott Nytt År!