The Danish Biometric Passport Mobile Unit will again be visiting WA to enable Danish citizens in WA to renew their Danish passports in accordance with the new biometric guidelines.

Passport applications will be accepted at the Harbour Room, Tradewinds Hotel, 59 Canning Highway, East Fremantle on 20 May 2015. Danish citizens who wish to take advantage of this service should phone the Royal Danish Consulate on 0418 955 949 or by email at henningjacobsen123@hotmail.com to make an appointment.

The service expects to visit Western Australia again in about 6 months time.

Another busy bee will be held at Nordic House on Sunday 19 April from 9.00am to undertake general maintenance, outdoor painting, gardening and clean up around the House.

Please contact Henry Jensen on 9452 0854 or h.jensen@bigpond.com to advise if you can help out on this day.

If anyone wishes to bring some cake or salad to share, you are most welcome.

Congratulations to past president Kari Mette Taylor and husband Barry on the recent celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary.

Keep 28 March 2015 free!!! There will be a social event held at Nordic House that evening – perhaps with a twist on our usual social barbecue theme. Full details will appear in the next edition of SCANPOST and on the website and Facebook but keep the date free regardless.

Next time you visit Nordic House, call into the library. The Association has an extensive range of books in all Scandinavian languages, across many genres, all available for member loan. VHS videos tapes are also available for those with this equipment. Regrettably however, the Association is no longer able to accept donations of VHS video tapes from members.

The Association continues to fundraise through its sales of the non-stick barbecue liner. This idea is the most economical and cleanest alternative available wherever a non stick cooking surface is required.

The liner is non toxic, odourless and will not absorb any flavour. It always provides a clean surface to cook on. Simply place the liner on your barbecue when you start cooking and remove it when you have finished. After use, remove any residue with a paper towel or a damp cloth if necessary. And then use the liner again and again. For orders, contact Marianne on 9295 4248. For more product details, http://simplydelightful.com.au

At the AGM, a request was received to publish a detailed account of the Association’s expenditure on utilities incurred at Nordic House. A list of the Association’s outgoings for council rates, rates and water usage, and electricity usage for the last financial year has been posted for those interested at Nordic House.

 

Er mit navn, boller vil jeg have, hvis jeg ingen boller får, så laver jeg ballade……!

This year’s Fastelavn picnic will take place on Sunday 15 February 2015. This traditional Danish celebration has its origins in an old heathen custom. It is a carnival much loved by children who get to dress up in costume and to hit a wooden barrel specially made for the occasion and decorated with black cats. Prize winners will receive the traditional fastelavnris and there will be lolly bags and icy poles for all children.

Come along at 3.00pm to join the fun of this festival, to be held at Nordic House. Children can wear costumes if they wish. Bring your family and friends, your picnic lunch, drinks, your aerogard, sunscreen and chairs.

Tea and coffee facilities at Nordic House will be available for the usual $3 charge.

Who will be Kattekonge this year?

This Danish group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6.00 pm at the Squire Bar, Generous Squire Brewhouse, Shafto Lane, 397 Murray Street, Perth. No entrance fee is charged.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP on dagbo.net or email Rasmus on rnielsen.victoriapark@ljh.com.au