Den Danske Forening - The Danish Club in Brisbane, Australia
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<strong>Den</strong> <strong>Danske</strong> <strong>Foren<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
Heimdal<br />
Medlemsblad<br />
Newsletter for the <strong>Danish</strong> Association ‘Heimdal’ – Established 1872<br />
May 2009
THE DANISH ASSOCIATION “HEIMDAL” Inc.<br />
36 AUSTIN STREET NEWSTEAD QLD 4006<br />
PHONE: 07 3252 1125 www.danishclubbrisbane.org<br />
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Contributions<br />
All emails to the editor and other material to be<br />
published must be received by the 10 th of the month.<br />
We will endeavour to publish all material submitted but<br />
reserve the right to determ<strong>in</strong>e the suitability of the<br />
material to be published. Any material published does<br />
not necessarily reflect the op<strong>in</strong>ion of the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong> or<br />
the Editor.<br />
Webmaster : Aage Christoffersen<br />
18 Boardman Street<br />
Kallangur QLD 4503<br />
Phone: (07) 3204 5761<br />
Skype: lydatronic<br />
Email: aage@tpg.com.au<br />
From the Editor<br />
Although it’s still<br />
28° dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
day, autumn is<br />
def<strong>in</strong>itely here<br />
and soon the<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ter doonas will<br />
come <strong>in</strong> handy.<br />
Time to plan<br />
some <strong>in</strong>door<br />
activities: the<br />
Norwegians have<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited us to jo<strong>in</strong><br />
their craft group<br />
and also<br />
suggested a book club. Two great<br />
new <strong>in</strong>itiatives to consider. <strong>The</strong>n<br />
there is the Scand<strong>in</strong>avian choir or<br />
the Folk Dancers, so many<br />
possibilities. Come along to the<br />
club’s next event, meet new<br />
friends. It’s a good opportunity to<br />
speak <strong>Danish</strong>, if you’re feel<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
little rusty and you can borrow<br />
books <strong>in</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> and see what’s<br />
happened with the <strong>Danish</strong><br />
language. It changes all the time,<br />
just like us.<br />
Photos by Alan Przybylak<br />
NEW MEMBERS IN APRIL<br />
See details on our membership drive<br />
<strong>in</strong>side the newsletter<br />
TIL LYKKE til alle klubbens<br />
fødselarer i maj<br />
Skriv eller r<strong>in</strong>g til redaktøren, hvis du kender<br />
nogen, der fejrer fødselsdag eller jubilæum<br />
eller sølvbryllup, guldbryllup, fødsel, dåb – vi<br />
vil vide det hele.<br />
Editor:<br />
Lone Schmidt<br />
Phone: 07 3359 2026<br />
Email: hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com
What’s on at the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?<br />
Café Danmark 24 April 2009<br />
from 6 pm<br />
Try our tasty homemade ‘smorrebrod’ or have a hot dog and get a dr<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> the bar. <strong>The</strong><br />
bar is currently stocked with beer imported direct from <strong>Den</strong>mark <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g genu<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Carlsberg, Carlsberg Elephant and Tuborg Classic.<br />
Britt and Rene, the <strong>Danish</strong> bakers from the Gold Coast, will be there with their delicious<br />
breads and pastries and Flemm<strong>in</strong>g Jakobsen, the <strong>Danish</strong> butcher from Woolloongabba,<br />
offers a variety of <strong>Danish</strong> and <strong>Australia</strong>n specialities (you can order <strong>in</strong> advance).<br />
Legestue<br />
Every Friday<br />
from 10-12<br />
See details <strong>in</strong> the newsletter – this is a chance for your children to speak <strong>Danish</strong> with<br />
other children <strong>in</strong> their age group. And for parents to enjoy time together with other<br />
<strong>Danish</strong> parents.<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & cheese appreciation<br />
8 May 2009 (FRIDAY)<br />
from 6.30 pm<br />
Rick will <strong>in</strong>troduce us to the best w<strong>in</strong>es from each region <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> and New Zealand<br />
and expla<strong>in</strong> their characteristics. Afterwards, Christian, the Swiss cheesemaker from<br />
Eudlo will present tast<strong>in</strong>gs of his uniquely Swiss cheeses. Read more <strong>in</strong>side the<br />
newsletter.<br />
Café Danmark 22 May 2009<br />
from 6 pm<br />
Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party 13 June 2009<br />
Bamses Fødselsdag<br />
2 – 5 pm<br />
It’s Teddy Bear’s Birthday – br<strong>in</strong>g your favourite bear, we’ll celebrate with hot chocolate<br />
or cold dr<strong>in</strong>ks and birthday cakes.<br />
Café Danmark 26 June 2009<br />
from 6 pm<br />
Det store kolde Bord 11 July 2009<br />
from 6.30 pm
Craft Group<br />
<strong>The</strong> Norwegian craft group meets once a month<br />
at various locations and would like to <strong>in</strong>vite Danes<br />
and Swedes to jo<strong>in</strong> them. Everyone is welcome.<br />
We usually start with kaffe (coffee and a chat) -<br />
you don’t have to be crafty. Brush up on your<br />
Norwegian or English and make new friends with<br />
our thriv<strong>in</strong>g group. Craft tuition is free!<br />
Morn<strong>in</strong>g tea is provided <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Norwegian treats<br />
and cakes. BYO lunch to share, unless specified.<br />
An RSVP would be appreciated, one week prior to<br />
the meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
$3.00 donation + materials (members)<br />
$5.00 + materials (non-members)<br />
Our program for 2009 looks like this:<br />
Wednesday 6 May – ****WE NEED A VENUE!!!!<br />
Any OFFERS!<br />
Tassel mak<strong>in</strong>g/Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g/Knitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Phone Amanda on 3266 4538<br />
Thursday 11 June - Silk Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g at Trish’s place<br />
(Wavell Heights)<br />
10 am – 2pm phone 3256 3618<br />
BYO lunch to share.<br />
July - Hakk<strong>in</strong>g (Norwegian knitt<strong>in</strong>g) / Recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
plastic bags<br />
** NB: date and venue to be set<br />
phone Amanda 3266 4538<br />
August – Craft Group Out<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Beads by the Beach/ Tea n Bisque it/ Miegunyah<br />
Phone Amanda 3266 4538 for details<br />
September – Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Floral Wreath<br />
Amanda’s place (Wavell/Virg<strong>in</strong>ia) phone 3266 4538<br />
Morn<strong>in</strong>g tea will be provided. Please br<strong>in</strong>g lunch<br />
to share.<br />
October - Silk Ribbon Embroidery<br />
(workshop run by Amanda)<br />
Venue – Marion’s place Wavell Heights ph<br />
November - Christmas decorations – Ribbon P<strong>in</strong>e<br />
cones<br />
**NB: date and venue to be set<br />
Phone Amanda 3266 4538<br />
Xmas Bak<strong>in</strong>g Day - To be advised<br />
Thursday 3 December - Christmas out<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Craft group lunch<br />
If you don’t th<strong>in</strong>k you are crafty perhaps you<br />
would like to host a group.<br />
We need venues for May July and November. We<br />
provide the tuition.<br />
All you need to provide is the coffee and a few<br />
chairs. We will do the rest.<br />
Call Amanda for details if you are <strong>in</strong>terested.<br />
Amanda McLaughl<strong>in</strong><br />
Craft group Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
Ph 3266 4538<br />
HALL HIRE<br />
Plann<strong>in</strong>g a birthday party, christen<strong>in</strong>g, wedd<strong>in</strong>g or corporate function? Need a<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g venue? Or a dance studio? 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street is available for hire at<br />
reasonable rates:<br />
Friday or Saturday: $250<br />
(non-members $350)<br />
If you need more <strong>in</strong>formation, r<strong>in</strong>g Soren Hoimark on 3359 2026.<br />
Deposit for clean<strong>in</strong>g and breakage: $300
W<strong>in</strong>e & Cheese<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Come jo<strong>in</strong> us for a great even<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & Cheese<br />
Get to try some wonderful w<strong>in</strong>es from around<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
Henrik will showcase the best varieties from the<br />
ma<strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e regions of <strong>Australia</strong> and New<br />
Zealand.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g the w<strong>in</strong>e tast<strong>in</strong>g, Christian, the Swiss<br />
Cheesemaker will <strong>in</strong>troduce us to his handcrafted<br />
cheeses and let us sample them.<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g all your friends!!<br />
When: Friday 8th May 2009<br />
Time: 6.30pm<br />
Cost: $25 per Head<br />
RSVP: By 5 th May to<br />
Lone Schmidt<br />
3359 2026<br />
hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com
Get all your <strong>Danish</strong> Baked Goodies from Britt’s Bakery at Café DANMARK<br />
4th Friday of each month<br />
Authentic <strong>Danish</strong> Pastry & Organic Bread Products<br />
Kr<strong>in</strong>gler, Smørtærter, Kanelstænger, Birkes, Rundstykker, Fuldkornsrugbrød,<br />
Kransekagekonfekt, Småkager, Knækbrød og bagerens dårlige øje.<br />
For <strong>in</strong>formation, order forms and delivery details, go to our website: www.brittsdanishdelight.com.au<br />
Unit 5/10 Energy Crescent, Molend<strong>in</strong>ar QLD 4214 Ph: 07 5571 6881 Fax: 07 5571 6947<br />
Email: order@brittsdanishdelight.com.au
~ MADE presents ~~<br />
‘Meet Your Maker’<br />
AN EXHIBITION OF STUDIO FURNITURE BY<br />
BRISBANE’S MAKERS AND DESIGNERS<br />
Graydon Gallery<br />
29 Merthyr Road, New Farm, QLD<br />
Exhibition: 29 April – 10 May, 2009<br />
Open<strong>in</strong>g night: Thursday 30 April at 7:00pm<br />
CONTACT:<br />
John 0422 016 364 or Nick 0414 400 172<br />
www.makersanddesigners.com.au<br />
Our own Roy Schack is a maker of f<strong>in</strong>e furniture and will be exhibit<strong>in</strong>g at the above<br />
show – go and have a look at the fantastic pieces on show.<br />
**********************************************************************<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Register<br />
What do you do?<br />
Roy makes f<strong>in</strong>e furniture <strong>in</strong> his workshop ... did you know that? Soren is a project<br />
logistics specialist, Lone Schmidt is a NAATI (English-<strong>Danish</strong>) translator, Flemm<strong>in</strong>g runs<br />
a pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess ... what do you do?<br />
We would like to try and establish a bus<strong>in</strong>ess capabilities register of our members for<br />
our members, which would eventually be accessed via the website.<br />
Update your details <strong>in</strong> connection with the next membership renewal or send Lone<br />
Lambourne (raylone@bigpond.net.au) an email with the <strong>in</strong>formation. Let the networks<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Efter mange års tro tjeneste har Benny Uhlott valgt i hvert<br />
fald at tage en pause fra bestyrelsearbejdet for at hellige sig<br />
andre sysler. Både han og Ulla vil fortsat være aktive<br />
medlemmer af klubben og vi ser frem til mange leverposteje<br />
og andre godbidder. Benny har netop sammen med John<br />
Nash <strong>in</strong>stalleret et nyt aircondition<strong>in</strong>ganlæg i køkken og<br />
børneværelset, efter at det gamle brød sammen og vi er<br />
meget taknemmelig for den hurtige <strong>in</strong>dsats. Mange tak,<br />
Benny, du slipper heller ikke for at synge for med<br />
nationalsangen!
St Bededag, hveder og<br />
Kr Himmelfartsdag<br />
Opskriften på hveder er fra www.arla.dk<br />
(Karol<strong>in</strong>es Køkken):<br />
HVEDER (15 stk)<br />
Ingredienser<br />
• 400 g hvedemel (ca. 6½ dl)<br />
St Bededag er en dansk helligdag,<br />
som altid falder på den 4. fredag<br />
efter påske (8. Maj 2009).<br />
I gamle dage var der mange<br />
m<strong>in</strong>dre helligdage, som var særligt<br />
tilegnet bod og faste. De forsvandt<br />
undervejs, men Hans Bagger, som<br />
var bishop for Sjælland, <strong>in</strong>dførte St<br />
Bededag i 1686.<br />
Dagen blev <strong>in</strong>dvarslet med storm<strong>in</strong>dr<strong>in</strong>gn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fra alle kirker, hvilket<br />
betød <strong>in</strong>gen udskænkn<strong>in</strong>g i kroer<br />
og værtshuse, <strong>in</strong>gen handel på<br />
markedspladserne – alle skulle<br />
møde i kirken næste morgen udhvilede<br />
og ædru.<br />
Bagerne måtte heller ikke arbejde<br />
St Bededag og de bagte derfor ekstrastore<br />
hveder, som kunne<br />
opvarmes næste dag. Men folk<br />
foretrak at spise dem aftenen før<br />
St Bededag og sådan er det den<br />
dag i dag.<br />
*****************<br />
Kr Himmelfartsdag fejres i en<br />
række kristne lande. Helligdagen<br />
falder på den 6. torsdag efter<br />
skærtorsdag – 40 dage efter opstandelsen,<br />
hvor Jesus blev<br />
ophøjet til Guds højre hand.<br />
• 100 g sigtemel (ca. 2 dl)<br />
• 100 g koldt smør<br />
• ½ tsk groft salt<br />
• 1 spsk sukker<br />
• 2 dl lunken mælk<br />
• 50 g gær<br />
• 2 sammenpiskede æg (str.<br />
mellem)<br />
• Pensl<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• sammenpisket æg<br />
• Bagetid: Ca. 15 m<strong>in</strong>. ved 200°.<br />
• Ristn<strong>in</strong>g: Ca. 7 m<strong>in</strong>. ved 250°.<br />
Bland hvede- og sigtemel sammen.<br />
Skær smørret i m<strong>in</strong>dre stykker og<br />
smuldr det i melet. Tilsæt salt og<br />
sukker. Lun mælken<br />
(lillef<strong>in</strong>gervarm) og rør gæren ud<br />
heri. Hæld mælk og æg i<br />
melbland<strong>in</strong>gen og slå dejen godt<br />
sammen. Dæk skålen med fx et låg<br />
og lad dejen hæve et lunt sted i ca.<br />
45 m<strong>in</strong>. Tag dejen ud på et<br />
meldrysset bord og ælt den godt<br />
igennem. Del dejen i 15 stykker og<br />
tril dem til boller. Læg bollerne tæt<br />
sammen i en smurt bradepande<br />
eller et ovnfast fad (ca. 16 x 28<br />
cm) og lad dem hæve tildækket i<br />
ca. ½ time. Pensl bollerne med æg<br />
og bag dem midt i ovnen. Server<br />
dem varme med koldt smør.<br />
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GEOGRAPHY LESSON – ALL ABOUT DENMARK<br />
Unit<br />
Facts<br />
Population (1 January 2008) number 5 475 791<br />
Population density <strong>in</strong>habitants per km² 127.1<br />
Total area km² 43 098<br />
Coastl<strong>in</strong>e km 7 314<br />
Islands number 407<br />
Highest natural po<strong>in</strong>t metre 170.86 (Møllehøj)<br />
Largest lake km² 39.5 (Arresø)<br />
Longest river km 158 (Gudenå)<br />
Geographical po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
North<br />
South<br />
East<br />
West<br />
Skagen<br />
Gedser<br />
Christiansø<br />
Blåvandshuk<br />
Land use<br />
Farm<strong>in</strong>g per cent 66<br />
Forests and mooreland - 16<br />
Towns, roads & construction - 10<br />
Lakes, meadows and bogs - 7<br />
(Source: <strong>Den</strong>mark <strong>in</strong> Figures 2009 published by Danmarks Statistik)<br />
- Plann<strong>in</strong>g to Travel? -<br />
Flights to Scand<strong>in</strong>avia from $1747 (plus taxes)<br />
Excellent Cruise Deals / Car Hire / Rail Passes / Tours<br />
Phone Hannelore (07) 3841 1444<br />
Global Active Travel • P.O. Box 230 • Spr<strong>in</strong>gwood QLD 4127<br />
Please visit us on the web: www.globalactivetravel.com.au<br />
or send your requests by e-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@globalactivetravel.com.au
Ny statsm<strong>in</strong>ister: Lars Løkke Rasmussen er udpeget til ny statsm<strong>in</strong>ister, efter at<br />
Anders Fogh Rasmussen blev udnævnt til generalsekretær for NATO. (5. april 2009)<br />
Skraldejagt: 65.000 tomme dåser og 70 tons affald (hovedsageligt pap, papir, plastik,<br />
cigaretskod og gamle cykler) blev <strong>in</strong>dsamlet af frivillige i løbet af søndagen organiseret<br />
af Danmarks Naturfredn<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>Foren<strong>in</strong>g</strong>. I Utterslev Mose blev der bl.a. også lidt<br />
overraskende fundet to pengeskabe og flere smykker, som formentlig stammer fra et<br />
<strong>in</strong>dbrud. (19. april 2009)<br />
Boe<strong>in</strong>g har garanteret ordrer på mellem kr. 10 – 20 mia. Til dansk erhvervsliv, hvis<br />
Flyvevåbenet vælger Boe<strong>in</strong>g Super Hornets til erstatn<strong>in</strong>g af de gamle F16, der snart skal<br />
på pension. (20. april 2009)<br />
Sverige har erkendt, at Danmark ikke fik tilstrækkelig kompensation i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med<br />
afgivelse af de svenske landområder i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med de Skånske 30-års krige. Som<br />
undskyldn<strong>in</strong>g vil alle danskere over 18 nu få leveret en spl<strong>in</strong>terny rød og hvid VOLVO<br />
4WD. (1. april 2009)<br />
Influenzaen har ramt hårdt i år: 1.000 danskere er døde. Tallet er noget højere end<br />
normalt og bør m<strong>in</strong>de ældre om, at det er gratis at blive vacc<strong>in</strong>eret mod <strong>in</strong>fluenza, hvis<br />
man er over 65. (20. april 2009)<br />
Nordpolen: 38 løbere fra 14 lande har løbet verdens koldeste marathon i temperaturer<br />
helt ned til m<strong>in</strong>us 35 grader. Det ujævne terræn med både is og sne gjorde ikke<br />
opgaven nemmere.<br />
Restaurant noma i Strandgade på Christianshavn anses af det britiske Restaurant<br />
Magaz<strong>in</strong>e for at være verdens tredjebedste restaurant. Førstepladsen går til El Bulli i<br />
Spanien, andenpladsen til <strong>The</strong> Fat Duck i Maidenhead (England).<br />
Fælledparken i København fylder 100 år. <strong>Den</strong> 27. april 1909 plantede borgmester<br />
Jensen det første træ i parken, som siden har udviklet sig til at være et vigtigt åndehul i<br />
København. Dagen fejres med fødselsdagskage og plantn<strong>in</strong>g af nye træer og<br />
sommerblomster. Samtidig afsløres planerne for parkens fornyelse.<br />
• • • VIDSTE DU AT det regner hver anden dag i Danmark. Et år har<br />
nemlig i gennemsnit 171 dage med nedbør på mere end 0,1 mm. I<br />
2007 var der dog 188 dage med nedbør. • • •<br />
Få danske nyheder onl<strong>in</strong>e via www.bt.dk, www.ekstrabladet.dk, www.politiken.dk,<br />
www.jp.dk, www.berl<strong>in</strong>gske.dk, www.dr.dk
See over 200 Pictures from the new <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>in</strong> Melbourne on<br />
http://picasaweb.google.com/<strong>Den</strong>mark.House.Melbourne<br />
Jesper Olsen is still go<strong>in</strong>g strong after runn<strong>in</strong>g more than 12,300 km through Egypt,<br />
Sudan, Ethiopia, and now head<strong>in</strong>g for Addis Abeba. This time Jesper is confronted by<br />
stone throw<strong>in</strong>g kids. Follow Jesper on www.worldrun.org<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> the fight for dual citizenship at www.statsborger.dk<br />
(Thanks to Erik Thorup of Young Vik<strong>in</strong>gs for the above <strong>in</strong>formation)<br />
<strong>Danish</strong> design is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong> from Georg Jensen at David Jones and <strong>in</strong> the<br />
W<strong>in</strong>tergarden Queen Street Mall. <strong>The</strong>re are two stores <strong>in</strong> the W<strong>in</strong>tergarden, one for<br />
jewellery and one for home design. If it’s a Stelton jug, you are after, try David Jones<br />
or Ollie & Lloyds <strong>in</strong> W<strong>in</strong>tergarden. You’ll f<strong>in</strong>d Pandora jewellery at Gilletts <strong>in</strong> Broadway<br />
on the Mall, <strong>in</strong> Queen’s Plaza, Myer Centre Queen Street and at Val-Rays on <strong>Brisbane</strong><br />
Square. Shop on the net for Trollbeads at www.beadsandgifts.com.au or direct from<br />
<strong>Den</strong>mark at www.niemanns.biz. For uniquely <strong>Danish</strong> Flora Danica jewellery, visit<br />
www.floradanica.com. If Vik<strong>in</strong>g r<strong>in</strong>gs and armbands sound <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g to you, go to<br />
www.museumsbutikken.dk and see copies <strong>in</strong> gold and silver at good prices. At<br />
www.hjemve.dk there are heaps of <strong>Danish</strong> goodies available, but remember that<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Customs do not allow you to import many of the items. Check before you<br />
buy, it will be confiscated and your money is wasted.<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Books for both <strong>Brisbane</strong> and the Gold Coast will be available from<br />
Heimdal – talk to Britt the baker at the next Cafe Danmark. Price rema<strong>in</strong>s unchanged at<br />
$60 (<strong>Brisbane</strong>) and $50 (Gold Coast) and the sav<strong>in</strong>gs are as good as ever.<br />
Trac<strong>in</strong>g your <strong>Danish</strong> ancestors? F<strong>in</strong>d help at www.denmark.dk<br />
To listen to SBS Radio anytime <strong>in</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> go to:<br />
www.radio.sbs.com.au/language.php?happen<strong>in</strong>g=4394&language=<strong>Danish</strong><br />
"Listen to the Latest Broadcast" or go to "Archive" to f<strong>in</strong>d stories from past broadcasts<br />
SNAPS & GAMMEL DANSK<br />
Skal du bruge snaps (Rød Aalborg, Jubilæum, Brøndum) eller Gammel Dansk (Gl.<br />
Dansk, Gl. Dansk citron) til påskefrokosten – r<strong>in</strong>g til Søren på 3359 2026 eller email<br />
soren.hoimark@hotmail.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal Inc.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal Inc.<br />
Est 1872<br />
36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street, Newstead QLD 4006 Phone (07) 3252 1125<br />
www.danishclubbrisbane.org<br />
Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g and foster<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Danish</strong> language, culture and traditions<br />
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL<br />
1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010<br />
Membership Number:<br />
Name Date of Birth / /<br />
Occupation<br />
Partner’s Name Date of Birth / /<br />
Occupation<br />
Address Phone (Home)<br />
Suburb & State Postcode Phone (Work)<br />
E-mail Phone (Mobile)<br />
Children:<br />
(Under 18 years<br />
of age)<br />
Date of Birth / /<br />
Date of Birth / /<br />
Date of Birth / /<br />
Yes, please send the newsletter via e-mail<br />
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES<br />
Ord<strong>in</strong>ary*) Member/Family $60.00 Associate Member/Family $60.00<br />
Ord<strong>in</strong>ary*) Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00 Associate Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00<br />
Cheque or money order Paid by EFT $<br />
enclosed<br />
Signature Date / /<br />
*) Ord<strong>in</strong>ary member: <strong>Danish</strong> born/descendant of a person whose father, mother, grandfather or grandmother was born <strong>in</strong> <strong>Den</strong>mark or was a <strong>Danish</strong> citizen at the<br />
time of that person's birth<br />
<strong>The</strong> membership fee may be paid by EFT to Heimdal’s account with Suncorp-Metway 484-799 02495 1468 us<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
membership number and name as reference. Please send the form to Lone Lambourne if there are any changes <strong>in</strong> your<br />
details.<br />
If pay<strong>in</strong>g by cheque, please make it payable to “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal” and post it to the Membership<br />
officer:<br />
Lone Lambourne Phone 07 3822 4476<br />
3 Dartmouth Court Email: raylone@bigpond.net.au<br />
BIRKDALE QLD 4159<br />
On behalf of the <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal, the Committee would like to thank you for your ongo<strong>in</strong>g support.<br />
This club can only exist with the help of active, pay<strong>in</strong>g members and by renew<strong>in</strong>g your membership you are<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g Heimdal, the oldest ethnic club <strong>in</strong> Queensland established <strong>in</strong> 1872
Scand<strong>in</strong>avian Book <strong>Club</strong><br />
Have you read a good book by a Scand<strong>in</strong>avian author lately?<br />
Can you recommend a good read?<br />
Do you like discuss<strong>in</strong>g books?<br />
We would like to form a Scand<strong>in</strong>avian Book club.<br />
It is proposed to:<br />
* Quarterly meet<strong>in</strong>gs various locations north and south side at coffee shop/private homes<br />
* Read your choice of Scand<strong>in</strong>avian book, fiction/non-fiction at your own pace<br />
Read books <strong>in</strong> English or <strong>in</strong> Nordic languages<br />
Get together with others over coffee<br />
Discuss what you like or don’t like about the book. <br />
Everyone is welcome.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first meet<strong>in</strong>g will be held <strong>in</strong> June 2009.<br />
Interested?<br />
Please <strong>in</strong>dicate your <strong>in</strong>terest and what days of the week you would prefer for meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Contact Amanda on 3266 4538 or email amandamac15@yahoo.com.au<br />
Scand<strong>in</strong>avian authors whose books are available now at the <strong>Brisbane</strong> City Council libraries:<br />
(translated <strong>in</strong>to English)<br />
Majgull AXELSSON<br />
Eric CHRISTIANSEN<br />
Lars Saabye CHRISTIANSEN<br />
Kjell Ole DAHL<br />
AKE EDWARDSON<br />
Kjell ERIKSON<br />
Marianne FREDRIKSSON<br />
Kar<strong>in</strong> FOSSUM<br />
Joste<strong>in</strong> GAARDNER<br />
Knut HAMSUN<br />
Peter HOEG<br />
Anne HOLT<br />
Arnaldur INDRIDASON<br />
Mari JUNGSTEDT<br />
Jan KJAERSTAD<br />
Gunnar KOPPERUD<br />
Stieg LARSON<br />
Åsa LARSSON<br />
Halldor LAXNESS<br />
Torgny LINDGREN<br />
J. A. LINDQVIST<br />
Henn<strong>in</strong>g MANKELL<br />
Liza MARKLUND<br />
Jo NESBO<br />
Heakan NESSER<br />
Anne SEIERSTAD
News from the Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong> committee usually meets once a month and at our April meet<strong>in</strong>g we discussed:<br />
Website<br />
<strong>The</strong> Heimdal web site needs a make over!<br />
Let us know what you th<strong>in</strong>k about the site and what you th<strong>in</strong>k we need - also if you can<br />
help by work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a group to suggest improvements or even better help shape the new<br />
site - Contact Kim Tvede or Peter Hansen on the committee.<br />
Hall Hire<br />
Hall hire is an important source of fund<strong>in</strong>g for the club, it is imperative that we f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
activities suitable for the club. We’re still plann<strong>in</strong>g on do<strong>in</strong>g a letterbox drop <strong>in</strong> the<br />
neighbourhood. Henrik is consider<strong>in</strong>g some options that will <strong>in</strong>volve the club and open it<br />
up to regular events. No news from our local councillor on the park<strong>in</strong>g issue.<br />
Liquor license<br />
Council has changed the liquor licens<strong>in</strong>g procedures and <strong>in</strong>troduced new RSA measures<br />
which will have to be <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Club</strong> bar. New glasses have been ordered with<br />
a plimsoll l<strong>in</strong>e. Henrik has found a w<strong>in</strong>e supplier and the Committee will<strong>in</strong>gly offered to<br />
sample the proposed l<strong>in</strong>e of new w<strong>in</strong>es for our bar.<br />
Grant Applications<br />
<strong>Brisbane</strong> City Council has granted us a 25% rebate on our council rates for 2008/09. No<br />
news on other applications at this stage, but work<strong>in</strong>g towards fund<strong>in</strong>g for redesign<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the kitchen and updat<strong>in</strong>g some applicances with modern energy-efficient models.<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
<strong>The</strong> air-condition<strong>in</strong>g unit <strong>in</strong> the play room broke down some time ago and unfortunately<br />
could not be repaired. It has now been replaced by John Nash and Benny Uhlott, who<br />
also located several possible causes of water leakage – and fixed them. It seems to<br />
have done the trick, no ra<strong>in</strong> water seemed to leaked <strong>in</strong> over Easter.<br />
New low-energy globes have been <strong>in</strong>stalled – talk about bright lights!<br />
Functions<br />
For the next function, the w<strong>in</strong>e and cheese tast<strong>in</strong>g on FRIDAY 8 May 2009, we’ve <strong>in</strong>vited<br />
the Swiss, Norwegian and Swedish clubs.<br />
Money<br />
Treasurer presented a good result for March. Overall we are still <strong>in</strong> the black, although<br />
the new aircondition<strong>in</strong>g unit will set us back and the Committee cont<strong>in</strong>ues to work hard<br />
to secure the <strong>Club</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancially.<br />
Membership<br />
We would like to encourage our members to f<strong>in</strong>d new members for the club and will<br />
offer a $20 reward to be used <strong>in</strong> the club for food and dr<strong>in</strong>ks for new members on<br />
payment of their fee. <strong>The</strong> more we are together, the more we can achieve.<br />
Multicultural Festival<br />
No date from <strong>Brisbane</strong> City Council yet for this year’s event. Discussed new <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
to replace hot dogs and æbleskiver.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Folkdance Group Heimdal<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g March, the Folkdancers spent a weekend away at Tweed Big 4 Billabong Park, Tweed<br />
Heads. <strong>The</strong> modern, luxury cab<strong>in</strong>s overlooked the lake and it was a great spot to sit and enjoy<br />
”happy hour”or cook a bbq breakfast. We also had the use of tennis courts and a well designed<br />
swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool where movies were shown <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>g. On Saturday even<strong>in</strong>g we met at<br />
Tw<strong>in</strong> Towns Services <strong>Club</strong> and ate a delicious meal at Four Seasons Buffet Restaurant. Before<br />
leav<strong>in</strong>g on Sunday, many of us strolled around the Tweed Markets where there was a great<br />
array of bric-a-brac and fresh fruit and vegetables. All <strong>in</strong> all, a most enjoyable weekend.<br />
Also <strong>in</strong> March, the F<strong>in</strong>nish <strong>Club</strong> <strong>in</strong>vited us to their Scand<strong>in</strong>avian Cafe where we performed<br />
some of our dances and <strong>in</strong>vited guests to participate.<br />
<strong>The</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ish <strong>Club</strong> has <strong>in</strong>vited us to do another performance on 2 May, where we are go<strong>in</strong>g to do<br />
some participation dances as well.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>in</strong> conjunction with the Folkdance Group are organiz<strong>in</strong>g an open even<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
all who might be <strong>in</strong>terested on 31 July 2009.<br />
<strong>The</strong> theme for the even<strong>in</strong>g will be Court dances like <strong>The</strong> Lancer and Crown Pr<strong>in</strong>cess<br />
Alexandr<strong>in</strong>e Quadrille. <strong>The</strong> dance performers will be dressed <strong>in</strong> period ballroom dresses from<br />
the mid.1800s. For those who are <strong>in</strong>terested, there will be some participation dances. <strong>The</strong><br />
kitchen and bar will be open.
Study & Stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>?<br />
Your door to the best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Education & Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g….<br />
We are Danes, with a strong background <strong>in</strong> both <strong>Danish</strong> and <strong>Australia</strong>n education & tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Though we work with people from any country, we run some especially excit<strong>in</strong>g programs<br />
between <strong>Den</strong>mark and <strong>Australia</strong>, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• Guid<strong>in</strong>g would-be migrants to courses for recognition <strong>in</strong> 60-Po<strong>in</strong>t occupations<br />
• Assist<strong>in</strong>g students enter the very best course, school/college/university for their needs<br />
• Study Tours – customised to meet the particular needs of the <strong>Danish</strong><br />
schools/colleges/universities<br />
• Semester Study Abroad – <strong>in</strong>dividuals or classes come to undertake one semester of<br />
study, and get credit back <strong>in</strong>to their secondary school/undergraduate programs <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Den</strong>mark<br />
• Plac<strong>in</strong>g students <strong>in</strong>to workplaces <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> for Occupational Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, which is part<br />
of their studies <strong>in</strong> <strong>Den</strong>mark<br />
• Consult<strong>in</strong>g services for <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>in</strong>stitutions wish<strong>in</strong>g to establish l<strong>in</strong>ks with <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
partners.<br />
We’d be delighted to assist you <strong>in</strong> any of these areas. Please do not hesitate to contact us:<br />
Riborg Andersen riborg@study<strong>in</strong>australia.com.au Ph: 07-5442 9588<br />
Joern Christoffersen jjc@study<strong>in</strong>australia.com.au Ph. 07-54739917<br />
Dansk legegruppe<br />
Fredag 10-12 i Heimdals lokaler, 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> St, Newstead QLD 4006<br />
Vi er en gruppe forældre, der taler dansk med vores børn – vi ved, at de lærer dansk af os, men hvad de<br />
kan lære gennem leg med andre danske børn er en anden t<strong>in</strong>g. Legegruppen er for børn i alderen 0 til<br />
skolealder og det koster $2-3 pr familie pr gang (pengene går til udgifter i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med afholdelse af<br />
gruppen). F<strong>in</strong>d os på Facebook under gruppen: Heimdal <strong>Brisbane</strong> Families w/kids<br />
Hvis du er <strong>in</strong>teresseret eller mangler oplysn<strong>in</strong>ger så kontakt:<br />
Charlotte<br />
Tea<br />
Tlf: 3396 4950 / mob 0405 730 252 Tlf: 3379 1667 / 0419 659 837<br />
E-mail: charlotteandbrett@bigpond.com<br />
E-mail: depoulsen@hotmail.com<br />
Morten<br />
Tlf: 3855 9597 / 0410 215 300<br />
E-mail: morten@simianosis.com
Nyttige Adresser:<br />
Royal <strong>Danish</strong> Embassy<br />
15 Hunter Street<br />
Yarralumla ACT 2600<br />
Phone: (02) 6270 5333<br />
Fax: (02) 6270 5324<br />
Email: cbramb@um.dk<br />
Web: www.canberra.um.dk<br />
Monday-Friday 9.00-12.30 1-4 pm<br />
<strong>Danish</strong> Church <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Pastor Jesper Engholm<br />
PO Box 344<br />
Pennant Hills NSW 1715<br />
Phone: (02) 9980 8223<br />
Fax: (02) 9980 8209<br />
Email: Info@danishchurch.org.au<br />
Web: www.danishchurch.org.au<br />
<strong>Danish</strong> Church <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong><br />
St Marks Lutheran Church<br />
71 Newnham Road<br />
Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122<br />
Gudstjeneste 24. maj 2009 kl. 14-15<br />
(tjek tidspunkt på nettet)<br />
Swedes Down under <strong>Club</strong> Inc.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Secretary<br />
PO Box 521<br />
Car<strong>in</strong>a QLD 4152<br />
Email: polarisc1@optusnet.com.au<br />
Web: swedesdownunder.org.au<br />
Swiss Society of Queensland Inc<br />
36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street<br />
Newstead QLD 4006<br />
PO Box 10<br />
Wellers Hill QLD 4121<br />
PH: 0500 811291<br />
www.swiss.org.au<br />
Norwegian <strong>Club</strong> of Qld Inc.<br />
PO Box 2277<br />
New Farm QLD 4005<br />
President: Alf Andreassen<br />
Phone: (07) 3889 3745<br />
Mobile: (04) 0570 0153<br />
Web: www.ncq.asn.au
President:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Committee 2008/09<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Søren Høimark<br />
Phone 07 3359 2026<br />
E-mail:<br />
soren.hoimark@hotmail.com<br />
Kim Tvede<br />
Phone:<br />
E-mail:<br />
kim.tvede@gmail.com<br />
Vice President:<br />
Alan Przybylak<br />
Mobile: 0402 691 435<br />
E-mail:<br />
aprzbyl@bigpond.net.au<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Peter Hansen<br />
Phone (02) 6680 3574<br />
E-mail:<br />
wagner_ph@hotmail.com<br />
Treasurer :<br />
Lone Schmidt<br />
Phone 07 3359 2026<br />
E-mail:<br />
hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com<br />
Membership Officer:<br />
Lone Lambourne<br />
Phone 07 3822 4476<br />
E-mail:<br />
raylone@bigpond.net.au<br />
Secretary:<br />
Roy Schack<br />
Phone 07 3289 3559<br />
E-mail:<br />
furniture@royschack.com<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Flemm<strong>in</strong>g Br<strong>in</strong>kmann<br />
Phone 07 5463 4468<br />
E-mail:<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Alf Berg<br />
Phone 07 3389 2034<br />
E-mail: alfberg@bigpond.com<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Henrik Caspersen (Rick)<br />
Phone 0418 776 277<br />
E-mail:<br />
rick@caspersen.com.au<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Committee Member:<br />
Jørgen Skov<br />
Phone 07 3341 0911<br />
E-mail: jorgen@qldaus.com