DanishNews092009

NEWS MAGAZINEISSN 0113-4965 ● September 2009

Come to the

Open HouseSunday, September 6th

from 2pmCome and meet your friends or get

some new ones – Everyone is welcome!Coffee & cake from $2.50

(Next Open House, October 4th)

Film EveningFriday 18th September,

at 7.30pmFree film plus coffee and cookies for

members - donations welcome.Non-members pay $5.

We will be showing

Den du frygter(FEAR ME NOT) December 2008, Drama

Director: Kristian Levring

Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Paprika Steen,

Lars Brygmann, Stine Stensgade, Bodil Udsen

(see review page 4)

Wednesday Morning Group Wednesday, September 23th,

10.30am

Speaker:Hanne Vibeke is a textile artist and rug

maker and a member of the Danish Society.She will bring some of her work with her and

speak about her craft and art.

10.30 am: Coffee and chat11.00am: More formal part of our gathering

For men and women of all agesThis group’s focus is friendship, Danish life

and culture

Bring your lunch to enjoy after the meeting.

Advance Notice(see page 3 & inserts)

Jazz EveningFriday 25th September

“Hunting Party”Saturday 17th October

Over 60s luncheon partySunday 25th October, 1pm

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THE DANISH SOCIETY (INC)P. O. BOX 12 279 - PENROSE 1642

6 Rockridge Ave., Penrose, AucklandPhone 580 3103

www.danishsocietynz.com

Contact phone numbersThe Danish House 580 3103Valhalla, Leigh 09 422 6194

CommitteePRESIDENTFinn Nielsen 625 5533

Email: [email protected] Stewart 480 8282

Email: [email protected] Knights 021 858 248 Email: [email protected] Mortensen 443 5105

Email: [email protected] MEMBERSAntony Barrett 444 0939Kim Basse 473 6455Keld Burlon 528 1108 Kurt Marquart 476 0244Dawn Nissen 625 7396EDITOR “NEWS MAGAZINE”Pam Logan 480 98839 Puawai Place, Northcote, Auckland

E-mail: [email protected] PRODUCTIONJohn Stewart 480 8282 MAILOUTHelle Scott 521 2844 CHANGE OF ADDRESSKurt Marquart 476 0244

E-mail: [email protected] Other Addresses

ROYAL DANISH CONSULATE GENERALP.O. Box 619, Auckland 1Fax 537 3067 Phone 537 3099www.danishconsulatesnz.org.nzTHE TRADE COMMISSION OF DENMARKHarbour View Building, 152 Quay St, 7th FloorP.O. Box 2154, Auckland 1Fax 307 5207 Phone 379 3119 www.dtcauckland.um.dkTHE LUTHERAN CHURCH1 Harris Rd (P O Box 85-014) Mt Wellington Phone 579 4490DANISH CHURCH NEW ZEALAND INC.Pastor Anja Grønne Mathiassenwww.danishchurchnz.org Ph 03 464 0218

SUBSCRIPTIONS (2008 Financial Year – 1st Oct 2008 to 30th Sept 2009)

Member: $60 per memberSenior rate: (65 & over) $50 per member Youth rate: (18 to 25) $50 per memberChildren under 18 Free Family discount: Less $10 per couple

REGULAR EVENTS

QUICK CHECK CALENDAR

COMMITTEE MEETINGSare held on the second Monday of the

month at 7.30pm

VALHALLA WORKING BEESWorking bees are usually held on the weekend

of the second Saturday of the month.

DANISH HOUSEAn Open House is held on the first Sunday

of each month from 2pm.

CARDPLAYERSmeet on the first and third Wednesday

of the month - 11am to 3pm

DANISH MOTHERS’ GROUP

meets every 2nd Tuesday. Call Christina on 021 161 3159 for venue.

FOLKDANCERS

meet at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

WEDNESDAY

MORNING GROUPMeets on the fourth Wednesday

of every month at 10.30am.

SeptemberWed 2 Card PlayersSun 6 Open HouseTues 8 Folkdancing Social NightSat 12 Valhalla Working BeeWed 16 Card PlayersFri 18 Film EveningTues 22 FolkdancingWed 23 Morning GroupFri 25 Jazz EveningOctoberSun 4 Open House

Fri 16 Film EveningSat 17 “Hunting” PartySat 17 Valhalla Working BeeSun 25 Over 60s luncheonNovemberSun 1 Open House/JulebazaarFri 20 Film EveningSun 22 AGM + DinnerSat 28 JulefrokostDecemberSun 6 Dansk JulegudstjenesteSun 13 Children’s Xmas Party

Committee Contact Working Group Convenor PhoneCultural Card Players Lise Jensen 625 8969 Danish lessons Connie Kristensen 0274 757 565 Danish Mothers’ group Christina Bengtson 021 161 3159 Folk dancing Finn Nielsen 625 5533 Library / Videos Helle Gilderdale 478 7016 Society history Karen Yates 524 6016 Welfare (Cards & Flowers) Vibeke Courtney 576 3150Danish House Bookings Lorraine Nielsen 625 5533 Maintenance Carsten Dansted 524 2047 Members Membership Kurt Marquart 476 0244 email: [email protected] Editor Pam Logan 480 9883 Webmaster Lena Burlon 528 1108 email: [email protected] Bar Finn Nielsen, 625 5533 Socials Keld Burlon 528 1108 email: [email protected] Bookings & Maintenance Marion Stewart 480 8282 Working Bees Erik Nissen 625 7396

Committee Contacts & Convenors for Working Groups

Danish House Hall Hire RatesMembers rates for hiring the hall for the whole day at the Danish House, Penrose.Sunday to Friday inclusive $100Saturday: $150Half a day is $25 less. Funerals – no charge.

The bond is $150.00 per booking. The booking/holding fee of $50.00 is deducted from

the total cost.

Call the Booking Officer: Lorraine Nielsen, Phone 625 5533

RATES FOR VALHALLA Peak Members Guests Adults $18 $30Children $9 $20Off-Peak Adults $12 $30Children $6 $20Whole house daily rate Off-peak $120 Peak rate $270 Christmas season $320Off-peak = Mid-week only excluding Christmas season and school holidaysPeak = All school holidays, Christmas season and all weekends.Christmas season = Christmas Eve to the end of Anniversary weekend.The house can only be hired for 7 days at any one time.

Call the Booking Officer: Marion Stewart,88c Coronation Road, Hillcrest, NSC

P: 480 8282 E: [email protected]

Danish ClassesWednesdays

Beginners 6.30-7.30pmIntermediate 7.30-8.30pmPrivate lessons are available on

Saturday mornings. For more information call Connie Kristensen 0274 757 565

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A night of Jazz with Oluf Basse25th September 7.30pm onwardsDanish House, Penrose

Join Oluf as he takes you through a selection of music from the good old days.His selection includes some of the greats such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Petersen and Glenn Miller.

Free entry. The bar will be open. RSVP Kim Basse 021 502 690 or 473 6455.


Film Review

For Sale at the Open House each month,

Medisterpølse$15 a stick

Half spirals available soon.(next batch)

Showing on Friday 18th September at 7.30pm

Den du frygterFear Me Not

Kristian Levring, 2008When Michael hears about a clinical trial for a new anti-depressant, he signs up on a whim. Unfortunately the pills turn out

to have serious side effects and the trial is abandoned. Michael refuses to give up his new-found sense of calmness and self

control which the pills have provided, so he decides to continue the experiment on his own. Intoxicated by his immediate success,

Michael feels an urge to take control of other people’s lives as well. Slowly, his

psychological games grow more drastic, until he makes a discovery which forces him to view his actions in a terrifying new light.

Above: Pat Haynes & Wednesday Morning Group discussing ancient textiles.Below: August Open House


Valhalla Sub-Committee ReportThe Valhalla Sub-Committee is due to meet at the

end of this month so I will have a full report in the next newsletter. However although we meet only 4 times a year the work being carried out each month is still in full force, despite the winter months which can curtail some of our plans.

BookingsDue to illness or unforeseen circumstances we have

had quite a number of late cancellations. All have been very genuine (beyond their control) reasons, but it has meant the house has been empty more than usual during the weekends over the past few months. However the house is still well utilised with occupancy and income up on last year.

The Google calendar is working well for those wishing to book Valhalla. It is updated on a Sunday morning when I do the Valhalla bookings so what you see is up to date.

I have had to chase a few pencil bookings of late for those that book and then forget to send their deposit. This can be time consuming and I would prefer not to have to do this. Please pay your deposit within a month of booking to ensure you do not lose your booking.

PurchasesWe have purchased a new vacuum cleaner for

Valhalla. It is a Nilfisk industrial one that should cope much better than the old one we had up there.

Contact meIt is a toll-free phone call from Valhalla. So if there is

anything amiss call me immediately so I can get onto it without delay.

Projects currently on the go: ✱ Reforestation: With Palle away Erik has been

managing this project and in July a small informal working bee got stuck into this project with well over 850 plants being planted in predetermined areas – a great effort.

✱ Pa Beach Steps: Unfortunately due to manpower and then illness this project has not been started as early as hoped, but we plan to begin this during the September working bee.

✱ Water Reticulation: I will have more to report on this after our next Sub-committee meeting.

✱ Children’s Playground: This Fort is really taking shape now with the swings and slide in place – see photo below. Now the border of the playground is being planned to include the trampoline and we intend to put Astra turf down for surface of the playground.

✱ Viewing Deck: Still a job in process and expected to be completed for the summer months.

✱ Car Park extension: Still a job in process, close to completion.

Marion StewartBooking Officer

Valhalla News - August 2009


The 15th August saw the hall full of international dancers at the 2009 Winter Warm-Up. 14 different dance groups gave every one there a chance to try different types of dances, with a wide variety of costumes, dances and levels of skill displayed.

The Danish Dancers provided the supper and provided an item. All the dancers contributed, but we would particularly like to thank Frank Brokeman for

literally stepping in at the last moment, and proving once again his skill and knowledge of Danish Folk Dancing.

But in particular Lene Scott, who came down from Whangarei and spent the day in the kitchen helping us to prepare the food and the evening helping us serve it.Finn Nielsen

Study Opportunity in DenmarkFrom: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 6:27 AMSubject: Course opportunity announcement in DK

Dear Sir / Madam,We will be grateful if you could kindly post this information on your notice board or other relevant bulletin.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity in the Crossing Borders Global Studies Program at Krogerup Hojskole in Denmark. This unique program is designed for internationally-minded and socially-committed students, age 18 and older. The program focuses on current social, cultural environmental and economic dimensions of globalization. It includes the Nordic welfare model and study tours abroad.

The program is offered as follows :Fall semester: 17 weeks, August 23 – December 19, 2009 Cost : €3512Spring semester: 22 weeks, January 10 – June 12, 2010 Cost : €4440There is a possibility of taking shorter courses as well.

The program is a life-changing experience at an exceptional value, and it includes tuition, room, and board plus a 2-week trip to Turkey and a 3-day tour of Denmark, as well 50 hours of Danish language, society and culture. Therefore it is a good stepping stone to the Nordic Danish society.

For more info. : www.crossingborder.org , www.krogerup.dk or you can contact:Garba Diallo, Director : [email protected] or Skype: sammbacewdoManar Sarie, Alumnus : [email protected] or Skype: smanars

Sent in by Rita Jaegersborg [[email protected]]

Winter Warm-Up 2009


We were lucky to have a fine weekend for our working bee. Saturday and Sunday an enthusiastic team worked very hard. Tove, Neil, Gary and Neville continued work on the new viewing platform, which looks great. Graham managed to do plenty of spraying

and planting with the help of Pam and Richard. Antony and John just about completed the new children’s area. This is looking good. A good crew in the kitchen headed by Vibeke supplied great meals. Thanks to all.Erik

We need your help!at the next Valhalla Working Bees12th-13th September17th-18th October14th-15th NovemberWe are seeking your support to carry out a whole range of jobs. Our main focus will be to complete the outside jobs such as the steps, children’s playground, building the viewing deck, etc. Any help is welcome. Lunch is supplied by the society, therefore we need to know by Wednesday 9th September the number of participants.

If you are able to help in any way, please contact Dawn or Erik Nissen on 625 7396

Valhalla Working Bee Report - August


ForeningsnytCongratulations to all the members who have birthdays and the couples who have an

anniversary in September especiallyAndrew Edwards

som fylder 45 år d. 1.9.2009Jaegar-Oehlert Flemmingsom fylder 65 år d. 2.9.2009

David Jorgensensom fylder 60 år d. 15.9.2009

Tove Treadwaysom fylder 60 år d. 22.9.2009

Yvonne du Fresnesom fylder 80 år d. 30.9.2009

Thank You Letters

Contributors

Til den Danske ForeningTusinde tak for the lovely flowers we received for Les’ passing. He was a very special person and his presence will be greatly missed.Kind regards Kahn, Sonja and Karl Bury

To the Danish SocietyI wish to express my thanks and appreciation to the Danish Society for the card and beautiful lemon coloured orchid flowers for my 60th birthday. It was a wonderful surprise. We have enjoyed the birthday celebrations. Best RegardsPaul Ungemuth

HURAJulemor’s porridge saucepan has been returned on its three legs. I would like to say a big thank you to the person who found it for me. With kindest regards. Lise

The next magazine deadline is Sep 14All contributions welcome – in English or Danish (with a short summary in English). The magazine can also be read (in full colour) online at www.danishsocietynz.com.Note: ads for events must be in a calendar month before the event. Pam Logan (Editor) [email protected]

Thank you to Erling B. Jensen, Finn Nielsen, Erik Nissen, Marion Stewart, Kim Basse and Rita Jaegersborg for articles sent in, and also to Pam Logan for photos in this month’s magazine.

A Danish GraceEn Bordbøn

Fadervor, hør vor stille bøn.Din skaberkraft er underskøn.Vi takker dig for alskens gaver.Bordets glåder for sultne maver.Frugt og fisk er os til gavn.Giv os helsekost i Jesu navn.

Erling B. JensenErling and his wife Glenice recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the 4th July. They met on a train in Spain. They have four children and two grandchildren, one of whom Kathleen is working in Nepal.

Does anyone know how to contact Orla Magnusson?

A friend of his has written to the committee and wishes to contact Orla, but has lost his

phone number & address.

If you can help, please contact Inger Mortensen on 443-5105 or

[email protected]

HUNTING PARTY

Costume: Hunting Theme Venue: The Danish Society

6 Rockridge Ave Penrose

Saturday 17 October 2009 at 7pm

Come and enjoy the wonderful open Danish sandwiches Bring cash to buy beer, snaps and other drinks from our bar

Live music will be played

Price per member $30 Price per guest $35

Send in the slip or e-mail to [email protected]

Latest please by Friday 9th October 2009

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I have enclosed a cheque I have paid online on the date: _______________

Payment covers ______ guests and ______ members Please send this slip by Friday 9th October to: The Danish Society PO Box 12 279 Penrose “Soc1710” If you wish to pay online, please credit our account: 12 3036 0671539 000 1st reference (please write): Soc1710 2nd reference (please write): “your name”

The Annual Over 60’s Luncheon

The Danish Society

6 Rockridge Ave Penrose

Sunday 25th October 2009 at 1 pm

Come and enjoy the wonderful open Danish sandwiches

Bring cash to buy beer, snaps and other drinks from our bar

2 herring sandwiches + 4 scrumptious sandwiches per person

All plated

Price per person $15.00

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Number of “over 60s”______________Total cost__________________ Sent in by (print name): ______________________________________ Contact phone number: ____________________

I have enclosed a cheque I have paid online on the date: _______________

Please send this slip by Friday 16th October to: The Danish Society PO Box 12 279 Penrose “Soc2510” If you wish to pay online, please credit our account: 12 3036 0671539 000 1st reference (please write): Soc2510 2nd reference (please write): “your name”

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