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Welcome to our late spring events

                                                             

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                                                                 SOCIETY EVENINGS 

                                                    27th March, 24th April, 29th March                                                                                                                          Valhallavägen 104, 6 p.m.

Meet for discussion and conversation, with drinks and substantial snacks at give-away prices in our very own Swe-Brit Arms. At a pinch, we have room for 40 people. Friends and family welcome too. Council members are there to share your ideas with. Space is limited, so do confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se a few days before the events. We take cash or Swish: 1235094222.

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AFTERNOON TEA
British teatime traditions in a traditional Swedish setting

Kristinehovs Malmgård, 4th April, 6.00 p.m.
On 4th April, Dr Paul Cleave,Exeter University, will visit Kristinehovs Malmgård, built in1790, to partake of a late-ish afternoon tea. Paul will share some of his research into the evolving traditions, culture, and etiquette of British afternoon tea. Drawing on historical records, literature, and poetry, he will tell the story of afternoon tea from farmhouses to luxury hotels o my and tea rooms, and from the southwest of England, how clotted cream, a regional dairy product became the basis of a cream tea. Apart from tea, sandwiches, scones, pastries and cake, the afternoon will include sparkling wine. To sign up, please mail: office@swbr.se or call: 08-6787333. The cost is 450kr (500kr for non-members payable by Swish: 1235094222 or PG: 3424-9, latest 28th March.

                                                    

A SWEDISH CAR SALON WITH BRITISH VINTAGE CARS

Tuesday 16th April, at 6 pm.

Valhallavägen 104

Longtime member Peter Sommer has led a very interesting life, touring the world in his quest to see, and own, beautiful vintage cars. Bently, Jaguar and Royce Rolls are some of the brands, Royals, Maharajas and celebreties are his customers, and his cars previous owners. He will show a film from his  car salon, and tell us some extraordianary tales. Wine and food will be served. Please call: 08-6787333 or email: office@swbr.se to sign up. Not later than 13th April, when the fee, 175: members, and 225:- non-members should be paid to: Swish: 1235094222 or Pg: 3424-9.

 

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SPRING EXCURSION IN STOCKHOLM

CROQUET TOURNAMENT

Sunday May 5th

A day at the crocket lawn is something we haven’t explored. YET. We meet at Scandic Hotel Anglais for a fortifying lunch. Then we head towards Humlegården and “our” croquet lawn. Ahead lies a day of fresh air and a good go at sportsmanship. Lunch and pick-nick are included. More information to come. If you are interested, please mail: office@swbr.se or call 08-6787333

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 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday 2nd June, at 2 pm.

The Swedish-British Society’s ‘garden’ Valhallavägen 104

The annual general meeting will be held in the garden of the Society’s premises and conducted in accordance with the agenda. It will be followed by a mingle reception before the Garden Party. Please register by calling 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se not later than 27th May to confirm your attendance.

 

 

20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY GARDEN PARTY

Sunday 2nd June, at 3 pm.

The Swedish-British Society’s ‘garden’ Valhallavägen 104

We first celebrated a garden party in Sibyllegatan 9’s garden. 13 people came, the Youth section was the host. It has now grown so the adults can take part. Flowers and goodies galore including sparkling wine, tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes, both Swedish and British, and strawberries and cream are on offer. Our traditional hat competition will, we hope, as usual, cause mirth, delight and deep, deep despair, so do let your imaginations rip, gentlemen and ladies. R.S.V.P. by 27th May please, to office@swbr.se or 08-6787333. Members 430:-, non-members 480:- (plusgiro 3424-9), Swish: 1235094222.

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Welcome to the Early Spring Programme

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SPRING MEET AND GREET

                                                                    January 31st 6 pm.                                                                     

Valhallavägen 104

 

Our Early Spring Programme will be out soon. In the meantime, save the date Wednesday 31st January for our first event, Meet & greet on the house. Bring friends and mingle and get to know us. Space is limited, so make sure you confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33or by email to office@swbr.se a few days before the event.

 

                                                                  SOCIETY EVENINGS                                                                                                                        28th February, 27th March 6 pm.                                                         Valhallavägen 104

 

Members meet for discussion and conversation, with drinks and substantial snacks at give-away prices.  Council members are there to share your ideas with. Space is limited, so make sure you confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se a few days before the events. We take cash or Swish: 1235094222.

 

FILM EVENING

MURDER AT THE VICARAGE’

February 22nd, 6.00pm

Valhallavägen 104

Our film evenings began with Agatha Christie’s “Sparkling Cyanide” nine years ago.

Since then, we’ve seen many films together. Now, we venture back to the film of Christie’s much loved Miss Marple book, ‘Murder at the Vicarage’ with Joan Hickson as Miss Marple. Suitable eats and drinks will be served, scones, tea and sweets too. Cost for the evening is 150: - for members, 200: - for non-members.

Please reserve your tickets by February 20th. Call 08-6787333 or email: office@swbr.se

 

 

WINE TASTING

March 12th, 6 pm.

Valhallavägen 104

After 12 years, sommelier Jane Sandström returns to us for a much sought-after wine tasting. We will taste five British wines. We will also hear about the grapes, and the wines’ histories.

Suitable eats will be served before, during and after. Cost for the evening, including food and drink, s 390: for members, and 440: for non- members to be paid to: 3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222 before March 8th, when you also should have signed up for the event: office@swbr.se or 08-6787333.

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SPRING DINNER
March 15th, 6.30 pm

Militärsällskapet, Valhallavägen 104

 

The society welcomes all members to an early spring dinner to be held at Militärsällskapet, where we will enjoy a two-course meal with wine and coffee. After dinner, a distinguished guest will speak to us on a relevant subject. Dress: Black Tie. The cost for the spring dinner evening is 945: - for members, 995:- for non-members (plusgiro 3424-9). The menu will be presented on our website. To register for this very special event, please call 08-678 73 33 or email to office@swbr.se not later than 8th March.                                           

 

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Welcome to the 2023 Late Autumn Programme.
Do bring a friend to our meetings.

 

SUNDAY ROAST

Sunday 15th October

1.30 pm.

The Old Brewer, Luntmakargatan 98

The ‘Sunday roast’ family lunch originated in British kitchens.

Though also eaten any day of the week, it is traditionally consumed on Sunday. It consists usually of roast beef with horseradish, lamb with mint sauce or pork with apple sauce. There are boiled, mashed or roast, potatoes. Yorkshire pudding (like ugnspannkaka) comes too, and gravy. That’s juice from the roast thickened with flour. As a first for the society, we’ll have ours at a British pub, the Old Brewer. Added will be scotch egg and sticky toffee pudding, wine and coffee: 540: - members, 590: - non-members.Pay by Swish: 1235094222 or pg.: 3424-9 before the event. To book, ring 08-6787333 or mail office@swbr.se                 

 

 

SOCIETY EVENINGS

Wednesdays 25th October, 29th November at 6 p.m.

Valhallavägen 104

Our last-Wednesday-in-the-month Society evenings are still growing in popularity. Come for an informal mid-week drink and chat, and pub food at minimal prices. Bring suggestions (or complaints!) to pass on to the resident council member for action. For catering purposes, please let tell us you are coming: office@swbr.se or 08-6787333

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‘A SINGING AMBASSADOR’

Tuesday 7th November

Valhallavägen 104, 6.30pm

Henrik Salander will lead us (with music) through the 1960s transformation of popular music and the musical journey of the Beatles.

A full-time musician during the 1960s, Henrik later entered the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Among other posts, he served as Sweden’s ambassador to the Geneva Conference on Disarmament and as Director-General of the weapons commission led by Hans Blix. Price for the evening, including food and wine, is 375: - for members, 425:- non-members, pg.: 3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222.

                               

  

 

ST. ANDREW’S BALL

Saturday 25th November, at 5.30 p.m.

 Sällskapet, Arsenalsgatan 7

This year’s St. Andrew’s Ball will welcome a surprise guest as main speaker. The programme includes music from The Thistle Pipe Band. Several attractive prizes have been donated to the traditional lottery and auction. We’ll dance with abandon to a live band. Price for the ball is 1.750: - for members, 1.850: - for non-members (plusgiro 3424-9) or Swish: 1235094222 The menu will be presented on our web page and in a newsletter in October. For further information, and to book, please call 08-678 73 33 or email office@swbr.se by 12th November. Dress: black tie or Highland dress.  

 

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CHRISTMAS LUNCH
3rd December at 1.30 p.m.

Valhallavägen

The Society’s traditional English Christmas lunch with turkey and stuffing, Christmas pudding and all the other trimmings is now a happy 10-year-old, and Father Christmas will come too. We also offer mulled wine, soup and sherry. There may also be presents, singing, crackers. Book latest by 20th November, by mailing: office@swbr.se or by calling: 08-678 73 33 by November 25th. The cost will be 480: - for members, 530: - for non-members, children under 12 years 190: - (plus Giro 3424-9) or Swish: 1235094222.

 

FILM EVENING

 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

14th December at 6pm.

Swe-Brit Cinema, Valhallavägen 104

Narnia is the home of the great lion Aslan. During his long absence, his arch-enemy, the evil White Witch places Narnia in an eternal winter. However, with the return of Aslan and the arrival of the four Pevensie children, the Narnians are given a hope to end the tyranny of the Witch. Join us for a lovely evening filled with nostalgia, tears, laughter, food and sweeties. To register, call 08-6787333 or mail to: office@swbr.se. Price for the evening is 150: for members and 200:- for non- members to be paid to PG-3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222,

NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Date and time will come in a newsletter, and on our webpage and Facebook.

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WINE & NIBBLES MEET-AND-GREET MEETING

Wednesday 30th August, 6 pm

Valhallavägen 104

 

We’re starting the season with free wine and nibbles. There’ll be a rundown on the programme and what’s been happening during the summer. For new and prospective members we’ll also summarise the Society’s aims, history and future hopes. Invited guests will include representatives from organisations that have helped us in the past or may do so in the future. Space is limited, so please confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se no later than 26 August.

 

 

                                 SOCIETY EVENINGS                                               27th September, 27th October, 29thNovember, 6 pm.  

Valhallavägen 104

The first “last-Wednesday…” meeting took place some eight years ago. Eleven people came. The record so far is 46, with an average of 25. At these meetings there are always drinks, bits to eat and society Council members to share your ideas with. Refreshments are at give-away prices. Space is limited, so please confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33 or by email office@swbr.se a few days before the events.

We take cash or the society’s Swish: 1235094222.

 

 

CRAYFISH PARTY

9th  September, 5pm

Valhallavägen 104

The success of previous crayfish parties has encouraged us to try again. So come and battle with the crustaceans. If you’re new to the event, don’t worry, you’ll soon learn with other guests to show you. And there are instructional films on the net.
On the menu: Swedish crayfish, schnapps, Västerbotten cheese pie, bread, "kryddost", meatballs, dill-roasted potatoes, and a dessert buffet. Price for members: 550kr, non-members, 600kr. Please pay to PG-3424-9, or the society’s Swish: 1235094222. Call 08-6787333, or email office@swbr.se, no later than 2 September. First come, first served.

 

BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATION & FILM EVENING

Wednesday 13th September, 6. pm., Villa Ludvigsberg,

Ludvigsbergsgatan 20,

(T Mariatorget)

Battle of Britain Day  commemorates the day in 1940 that marked the peak in combat intensity between RAF Fighter Command and the German Luftwaffe. Villa Ludvigsberg welcomes Society members and friends to an evening with short presentations about the Battle. Those who missed our earlier showing of the 1969 Battle of Britain film have the chance to view it under appropriate conditions.

18:15 - 19:15 Four presentations:

Mats Hanqvist – Battle tactics

Mike Ward    – “My dad shot down a German Heinkel bomber”. A fascinating story! 

Joel Ståhl – What’s it like to fly a Supermarine Spitfire? 

Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown A ’personal meeting’ with the late former WW2 fighter/test pilot

19:15 – 19:45 Refreshments

19:45 – 22:00 The Battle of Britain film

R.S.V.P. to 08-6787333 or office@swbr.se by 10th September. Price for the evening is 150:- for members, and 200:- for non-members paid to PG 3424-9 or Swish: 123509442.

 

FILM EVENING- “KUNGEN”

  19th September 6. pm

Swe-Brit Cinema

Valhallavägen 104

For two years film director Karin af Klintberg lobbied the information department at the Royal Court. Finally, as the first journalist ever, she got a ‘yes’ – a unique opportunity to accompany His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf closely in his life and work. This is the first time ever that a documentary film has been made about, and with, a real live king.

The king’s grandfather Gustaf VI Adolf and great-grandfather Gustaf V gave no interviews. As a tribute to His Majesty’s 50-year reign, the Swe-Brit Cinema will show this film. Suitable eats and drinks will be served, including sweeties and popcorn.

Price for the evening is 50:- for members, and 100:- for non-members paid to PG 3424-9 or Swish: 1235094442 no later than 13 September.

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If you have not already shared your e-mail address with us, please mail us at office@swbr.se.

Annual fees to the Society’s plusgiro 3424-9.

And do not forget to indicate your name on the payment!