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Northern Lights September - November 2011 Prawn Feast p3 Norway’s Grief p4 Spring Golf p8 Per Kristian Foss (H) Also in this issue: 29 Sep Political Evening at DnB NOR 6 Oct Autumn Golf at Burhill Golf Club 7 Oct Friday Drinks with Quiz Evening 8-9 Oct Scandinavia Show at Earl’s Court 12 Oct Financial Event at the Klub 1 Nov Fårikål at the Norwegian Church 26 Nov DNK Christmas Dinner (Julebord) 7 Dec Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon Per Arne Olsen (FrP) Important dates DNK POLITICAL EVENT Thursday 29 September Page 10 Message from your Committee Dear members Welcome back after a long and hopefully good summer. The summer in Norway was so sadly shattered by the gruesome tragedy on 22 July and in remembrance of the victims, we are including some reactions to these events on page 4. Contents Message from your Committee 2 New Members 2 Membership Benefits 2 Prawn Feast 3 Norway’s Grief 4 Our Autumn Golf tournament will be played on 6 October at Burhill Golf Club in Surrey and the Financial Evening sponsored by DnBNor Luxembourg will be held on 12 October with financial guru Øystein Dørum as our speaker. Culture Corner 5 Lise’s Style Column 6 There is a lot to look forward to so do have a look at our programme on the last page of this issue. Bring a friend or three and come and enjoy your Klub! Effingham Golf Club 8 When you read this, DNK’s first Friday Drink in September has already taken place - perhaps you were there doing the fun quiz. Do look out for the next one, which is planned for October. The Lunching Ladies have been to the Portrait Gallery and hopefully you have marked your calendar for the Political Debate on 29 September. Your Committee New members September Ladies’ Luncheon 9 This Autumn’s programme 10 Calendars 11 We would like to welcome Ms MiaLandsvik, Mr Øystein Hagen, Mr Torstein Hagen, Mr Trond Heggenhougen, Mrs Leigh Heggenhougen, Mr Tobias Berdal, Ms Hege Nordahl, Mrs Imogen China, Mr Edward China, Ms Anita Randall, Ms Alison Judd, Mr Peder Edvardsen, Mr Geir-Espen Fygle, Mr Clarence Thompson, Mr Alex Walker, Mr Patrick Moe, Mr Michael Ulbrich, Mrs Hege Finstad-Kjos Ulbrich, Mr Kåre Sivertsen, Mr Jan Stette, Mr Frank Fay, Mrs Linda, Fay Mr Rasmus Lampe Falck, Mr Dan Killick, Mr Halvor Ellefsen and Mr Torstein Strandenes . Membership Benefits All DNK members have access to the Naval & Military Clubhouse (the ‘In & Out’ building) from Friday noon until Monday morning 9am, when members may use the In & Out facilities on offer, including the gym and swimming pool free of charge. At other times, DNK members may use the restaurants on payment of an extra fee. The Clubhouse has its own hotel where members may stay at a reasonable room price. DNK members may also be combined members of the Naval & Military Club at a concessionary price. Enquire with the Klub Secretary for prices and other details. Discounted prices from Scandinavian Kitchen and Madsen restaurant See their advertisements on page 11 and 12 The Roof Gardens The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel We are happy to inform you that all DNK members are offered a corporate rate at The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel. Please quote DNK members at time of reservation to get the favourable rate. Standard room incl. breakfast/ exl. VAT Superior room incl. breakfast/ exl. VAT £137 £147 The Roof Gardens, an exclusive members-only nightclub off Kensington High Street, offers DNK members + one guest free entry to the nightclub (Q-jump). Bespoke Tailoring Lise Hérud is a Norwegian tailor in London offering business, formal and casual tailoring for gentlemen, prices from £550 for a two-piece suit, and ladies’ tailoring for all occasions, prices from £950. She offers a discount of 10% to all members of Den Norske Klub. See www.liseherud.com. DNK has now agreed specially reduced room rates for its members at the Sofitel St James’s Hotel. For details, please contact the Klub Secretary at [email protected] or telephone her on 07766810080. * Additional guests will receive a discounted rate of £15 * Invitations to special “members only” events You must supply The Roof Gardens with a guest list, prior to arrival, addressed to DNK’s contact. It is also advisable to register before 5 pm on the Friday for both Friday and Saturday. Show your members card at the door, abide by the rules, dress code is smart/casual and get ready for a fantastic night out!! The nightclub is open Fridays and Saturdays. Email address for registry: [email protected] Roof Gardens home page: www.virgin.com/roofgardens Your Committee Reidun Jebsen Natalie Holland Hilde Vik Matre Sissel Heiberg Patrick Jonassen Chairman & Member Member Treasurer Member Executive Editor 2 www.dennorskeklub.co.uk Berit Scott Clare Harrison Member & Editor NL Klub Secretary Prawn Feast DNK hosted a hugely enjoyable prawn evening at Scandinavian Kitchen in Great Tichfield Street at the beginning of July. This last get-together before we broke up for the summer holidays attracted nearly 30 guests, and there was a excited buzz on the evening. Scandinavian Kitchen had sourced some phnomenally good prawns which they served with a choice of mayonnaise or their own aioli, bread and lemon. The prawn feast was the first of our new series of new and different events which complement DNK’s successful traditional annual events. The cost of the evening was only £25, including a glass of bubbly, canapés, reker, bløtkake (cream cake) and more, so we hope to be repeating the success in the coming months. Please join us on Facebook for updates about forthcoming events https://www.facebook.com/pages/Den-Norske-KlubLondon/201035826605173 With grateful thanks to Millicent Scott SCANDINAVIAN RESTAURANT & CATERING Seasonal lunch & dinner menu A selection of traditional and modern dishes. Think marinated herring, rye bread, frikadeller, biff Lindström, æblekage and Akvavit. Private Dining For special celebrations we have a private dining room that seats up to 12 people. It is further equipped with AV facilities for business meetings. Catering We cater for private and corporate events. 20 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3DL T 020 7225 2772 www.madsenrestaurant.com [email protected] www.dennorskeklub.co.uk 3 NORWAY’S GRIEF After the dreadful events that took place in Norway last July, the whole country has been struggling to come to terms with the terrible loss of life and property. The attacks on 22 July against the Government buildings in Oslo and the island of Utøya shocked the people of Norway to the core, but the public reaction to these hateful acts of terror has been heart-warming. The tragedy has pulled the people of Norway together in an unexpected way and given rise to an unprecedented show of national unity. “Together we make an unbreakable chain of solidarity, democracy, safety and security. That is our protection against violence.” From the prime minister’s address in the aftermath of the acts of terror. A NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEREMONY commemorating the 77 victims of the 22nd July terror attacks took place in Oslo on 21st August. The ceremony saw performances from some of Norway’s most prominent artists and was attended by 6,000 guests, including Royalty and national presidents as well as the prime ministers of all five Nordic countries. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Photo: Petter Foss/ MFA Norway King Harald and the Prime Minister of Norway both gave speeches. The King, looking clearly moved, told the audience, “As a father, grandfather and husband, I can only imagine your pain. As this country’s King, I feel with each and every one of you.” NORWAY’S DIGNITY – By Geraint Vincent First published on ITN News 27 July, 2011 I’ve always wanted to come to Norway Everyone always goes on about its beautiful landscape, and I know its vast wealth makes it an affluent, optimistic society. But what I’ve learnt in five days of covering its response to the terrifying violence of Anders Behring Breivik, is what a brave country this is, and how fiercely its people protect their values. I arrived in Utøya the day after the massacre on the island. The first survivor I managed to speak to was a 19 year old student called Eric. He broke down as he recalled seeing his friends shot dead in front of him. I tried to bring our interview to a quick close, but he stopped me — there was something else he wanted to say. We must not close ourselves down because of this, he said, Norway must stay open, welcoming and outwardlooking. Even in the depth of his trauma, he was determined that his country’s ideals should remain intact. The very centre of Norway’s capital has become an extraordinary place this week. In the square outside Oslo’s cathedral, there is a huge garden of flowers sitting on the flagstones. Every day, hundreds of thousands of Norwegians have come here to honour the dead, but also to demonstrate their solidarity. There are no histrionics, no theatrical displays of grief. The people just stand together, holding their flowers in the air, in a powerful rejection of Breivik’s brutality. Norwegians have done this before. When the German army occupied this country during the second world war, they were met by what became known as the ‘ice front’. The population refused to speak to them, they even avoided eye contact with the invaders. This infuriated the Nazis. Pathetically, they passed laws in an attempt to enforce conversation. In the face of a previous incarnation of Breivik’s twisted ideology, it was another brilliant victory for Norway’s people. As I leave my hotel to begin my journey home, there are Norwegian flags flying everywhere — much more than usual, according to my taxi driver. In the aftermath of the most ghastly atrocity, these people have managed to generate an atmosphere of hope and togetherness. At the airport shops, I’ll be filling up my basket with Gravlaks and Jarlsberg, but I’ll try to save room in my hand luggage for some of Norway’s quiet dignity. (Above) Prime Minister David Cameron signs Book of Condoleances. (Top right) Flowers left in front of Oslo Cathedral (Below) Flowers and messages left at the Embassy’s front door 4 Cultural Corner Samples of Norwegian art and culture seem to be available in London and other parts of the UK at every turn. Below are some of the events to try out this autumn. DNK recommends the Norwegian Embassy’s website for up-to-date cultural news – you can also subscribe to their newsletter at www.norway.org.uk EXHIBITION 100% Norway 2011 at 100% Design FILM The Troll Hunter Ola Windsor chairs, designed by Alf Sture for Tonning The latest and best of Norwegian design can be seen at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre at the end of September. A range of top-drawer designs will be on view, including furniture, textiles, ceramics and tableware. Although primarily a trade exhibition, the exhition will be open to the public on Sunday 25 September. Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London 22-25 September 2011 EXHIBITION High Arctic - until January 2012 This Norwegian box-office success opens at cinemas across the UK in September. André Øvredal’s Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren), is a witty “mockumentary” exploring our beliefs in these supernatural beings and investigating whether or not the Norwegian government is hiding something about their presence. Check your local listings for screenings. FILM London Film Festival at the BFI, South Bank Centre • 12-27 October Three Norwegian films this year. More information at www.bfi.org.uk/lff. MUSIC London Jazz Festival 16-20 November 2011 – various venues This futuristic look at the Arctic explores what this area may be like in the future, more specifically in 2100 AD. Will it be possible to visit it – or will it be “gone”? This installation depicts the beauty and fragility of the unique landscapes of the Hight Arctic and encourages us to question our relationsuip with the world around us. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Visitor enquiries: 020 8312 6565 EXHIBITION The Scandinavia Show Arild Andersen, Jan Garbarek and others Sun 20 November at the QEH, South Bank Centre See www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk for details of more concerts Sat 8 – Sun 9 October at Earl’s Court, Brompton Hall Be sure to visit the DNK at Stand No. 181. The best of Scandinavia to taste, test, and buy the 8-9 October 2011 in Brompton Hall, Earls Court Where in the world do you go to experience the best of Scandinavia – from innovative design to gre cutting-edge entertainment and top brands – all in one place? Thewww.dennorskeklub.co.uk answer is The Scandinavia Show in Brompton Hall, Earls Court, on the weekend of5October 8-9 w Scandinavia Show 2011 showcases everything that’s new, exciting and enticing from Denmark, Swed Lise’s Style Column – A Season of Style Tally-ho!! Summer is over (did it ever arrive?) and time has come to clad your limbs in warmer threads. Being in Britain, this of course means tweeds, glorious tweeds, a fabric of rich heritage, much pride, and above all excellent qualities and outstanding beauty of colours and patterns. Traditionally reserved for the gentry during outdoor pursuits like hunting, fishing and walking, it is now a fashion item for the younger generations as well as still going strong with the traditionalists. Photo: CF-Wesenberg/kolonihaven.no Still woven by hand both in Scotland and Ireland, the most famous is perhaps the Harris Tweed, woven by the islanders of the Outer Hebrides. The depth of colour in the weave is astonishing, especially since all the processes and dyes used are purely natural. We provide more than just advice, we provide guidance and solutions which help clients achieve their objectives. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS 42 New Broad Street GB-LONDON EC2M 1JD England Contact: Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås T: +44 (0) 207 920 3008 E: [email protected] Norway Haakon VIIs gate 10 PO Box 1484 Vika NO-0116 OSLO Strandgaten 209 PO Box 1970 Nordnes NO-5817 BERGEN www.thommessen.no 6 Tweed is equally suited to both ladies and gents, so whether you are hunting wildlife in Gloucestershire or stalking good-looking dears in London’s streets, one of the thousands of patterns will find it’s way to your heart and your wardrobe, where it will remain for many a season to come. Bespoke tailor Lise Hérud offers DNK members discounted prices on her tailored clothes for ladies and gentlemen. See Membership Benefits on page 2 for more details. The next issue of Northern Lights will feature a style column for ladies. www.dennorskeklub.co.uk Homesick? All your favourite Scandinavian foods now available on-line SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN DELI, GROCERIES & CAFE 61 GREAT TITCHFIELD ST. LONDON W1W 7PP T: 020 7580 7161 WWW.SCANDIKITCHEN.CO.uK www.dennorskeklub.co.uk 7 DNK Spring Golf for 18 Keen Golfers Effingham Golf Club which has been a members club since 1927. The course was designed by the renowned golf course architect Harry S Colt, and the 6,500-yard downland course is set on 264 acres of chalk downs with a wealth of mature trees, and exceptional views of London and its surroundings. The Georgian-style clubhouse is a listed building dating from 1770 and is full of charm, and the DNK members and guests were served hot coffee and pastries in the bar before heading out to the driving range or putting ground to test the form of the day. The Surrey countryside was basking in the spring sunshine as we teed off in groups of three or four and enjoyed the wellkept, open fairways – and thought we were having a good day until we met the challenging greens! The starter had warned us about the greens, and he certainly knew what he was talking about. Not an easy golf day after all! We had lots of fun and laughs though, and the scores reflected that we had all been concentrating on the golf at times during the play. From left: Albert Schjelderup, Jens A Wilhelmsen, Chris Gowan and Bjørn Bakkerud. Drinks were served outside in the sun afterwards, and we then enjoyed a lovely three-course meal with prize presentation. Congratulations to all who participated and to the lucky ones who won either DNK silver, Nordea umbrellas or both. We all agreed we would love to come back and play this delightful course soon again. Guest Players Best Lady Guest: Jette Seier Hansen 33 p Best Gentleman Guest: Richard Green 37 p Longest drive: Beverly Schjelderup and Nic Sherriff Nearest the pin: Nic Sherriff DNK members Ladies: 1st Beverly Schjelderup 33 p 2nd Reidun Jebsen 31 p 3rd Helen Wilhelmsen 31 p Gentlemen: 1st Nic Sherriff 39 p 2nd Albert Schjelderup 36 p 3rd Olav Andreas Dahle 29 p Many thanks to Helen Wilhelmsen for organizing our golf tournaments for several years. The golf torch is now passed on to Beverly Schjelderup, so we are sure we can look forward to many more happy golfing events in the future. From left: Marianne Bakkerud, Helen Wilhelmsen and Tove Lind. 8 www.dennorskeklub.co.uk RJ GLAMOUR OF THE GODS DNK September Ladies’ Luncheon We had a very pleasant Ladies’ Luncheon at the National Portrait Gallery. They currently have a great exhibition called “Glamour of the Gods – Hollywood portraits”. Five enthusiastic ladies from DNK had coffee and biscuits in the Portrait Café in the basement of the gallery, before we arrived at the exhibition. All of us really liked the photographs. “Glamour of the Gods” is a celebration of Hollywood portraits from the movie industry’s “Golden age”, the period 1920-1960. From Greta Garbo and Cary Grant to Audrey Hepburn and James Dean, many international style icons are featured. We know that the photographs played an important role in creating and marketing the stars. The DNK ladies’ favourite was a picture of Liz Taylor – young and attractive! After the cultural part of the programme, we had an excellent two-course lunch in the Portrait Restaurant. The restaurant has a lovely view overlooking Trafalgar Square. It’s still possible to visit the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. It stays open until 23rd October. We really recommend it. HMV DnB NOR Private Banking Luxembourg – Wealth management for Scandinavians living abroad Take advantage of: • Financial planning • Independently selected top investment products • Expertise on Scandinavian investments • Financing of securities and real estate in France and Spain • A safe and solid Norwegian bank DnB NOR Private Banking Luxembourg Email: [email protected] Postal adr: P.O. Box 867, L – 2018 Luxembourg 13, rue Goethe, L – 1637 Luxembourg Telephone: +352 45 49 45 1 Telefax: +352 45 49 45 200 www.dnbnor.lu What’s on the Dnk Programme Autumn 2011? Here are a few events you won’t want to miss: DNK Political Event – free entrance Don’t miss our Political Event on Thursday 29th September. Per Kristian Foss, one of Norway’s most popular conservative politicians (yes, they to exist!), and Per Arne Olsen, member of the Storting for the Progress Party, will come to London specially to take part in the debate. The evening promises to offer some informative and entertaining discussions, as Foss represents Høyre, one of the main winners in the recent local elections, and Olsen’s FrP was one of the parties that suffered the greatest overall setback. They will also talk about the political climate in Norway at the present time, as well as expand on Norway’s economic situation. Thursday 29th September at 7 pm at DnB NOR, 20 St. Dunstan’s Hill, LondonEC3R 8HY DNK has got a stand again at this year’s Scandinavia Show. Do come and visit us and bring all your friends with an interest in Scandinavia, and especially in Norway. Last year over 20 new members signed up a result of the Scandinavia Show. Sat 8 – Sun 9 October at Earl’s Court, Brompton Hall, Stand No. 181. To book half-price tickets for the Scandinavia Show, visit www. scandinaviashow.co.uk. Pre-booked tickets are £8, saving 50% off the price of tickets on the door. Autumn Golf DNK Financial Evening Our annual Financial Evening will again be presented by Chief Economist Øystein Dørum of DnB NOR London Office. He will speak on ‘The Global Outlook: From Financial Crisis to Debt Crisis’, which promises to both topical and informative. It will take place in the King Harald Room and the price of £20 includes drinks and canapés. Wednesday 12th October at 5 for 5.390 pm at the In & Out. Friday Drinks with Quiz Night Following one more successful Quiz Night at September’s Friday Drinks, we continue these popular events in October. Do be sure to come along from 6pm (Quiz starts at 7pm) and bring your friends. The winning team wins a bottle of French champagne – oooh la-la. Friday 7th October in the Canning Bar 10 Scandinavia Show 2011 at Earl’s Court Thursday 6th October at Burhill Golf Club, Surrey. www.burhillgolf-club.co.uk NEW THIS YEAR: FÅRIKÅL DINNER On Tuesday 1st November DNK will arrange a Fårikål (mutton-and-cabbage stew) dinner in cooperation with the Norwegian church in Rotherhithe 7pm. Menu: Starter Surprise Main course: Fårikål Beer or wine Dessert: Stilton and Port Coffee and petits fours Price £25. The Norwegian Church, 1 Albion Street, London SE16. Tube: Rotherhithe or Bermondsey/Canada Water Invitations to all these events are sent to all members by the DNK secretary. www.dennorskeklub.co.uk DNK Sept - December 2011 September 29th Political Evening at DnB NOR October 20thFårikål Evening at the Norwegian Church November 7thFriday Drinks with Quiz Evening 4th Friday Drinks 8th Ladies’ Luncheon 26th Christmas Dinner (Julebord) 11th Ladies’ Luncheon December 12th Financial Event at the Klub 7th 6thAutumn Golf at Burhill Golf Club Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon Invitations to all events are sent out to members by the DNK secretary - please check your e-mail inbox! For up-to-date information on all these events, please see the DNK website at www.dennorskeklub.co.uk In & Out Events Membership & Events on 020 7827 5730 or email [email protected] September 20 TBC 27 29 29 TBC Bridge Night Fireside Chat Last Tuesday Club TBC Defence & Foreign Affairs Lecture Network 1900 Shooting 7NBCC at Offshore Europe. Seminar and reception. Speakers: Thina MargretheSaltvedt/Nordea Markets, Ambassador Kim Traavik, Ambassador Jane Owen, Lord Provost of Aberdeen and the Mayor of Stavanger. Sponsors: Nordea and SAS/Widerøe. 22 SuperOffice event. Venue: DnB NOR 27Launch event - NBCC’s new website. Venue: McGuireWood’s new offices. 29 Fireside Chat Latin American Dining Club Bridge Night Bridge Night Trafalgar Dinner Last Tuesday Club TBC Network 1900 Nordic Thursday Drinks. Venue: Hyatt Regency October 6“Cross cultural networking – how to make it work”. In cooperation with The Results Centre. Venue TBC 12Financial Evening in cooperation with DnB NOR Luxembourg and Den Norske Klub. Speaker: Øystein Dørum. Venue: In and Out Club 19Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce (CFCC) event. Venue: HSBC. Speaker TBC November 1 2 11 TBC 13 15 24 29 September 15Joint Nordic Event: “East meets west”. Venue: London Stock Exchange October TBC 13 4 18 20 25 28 nbcc calendar Bridge Night Comedy Night Armistice Day Lunch Fireside Chat Remembrance Sunday Bridge Night Network 1900 Last Tuesday Club TBC 25Advisory Board Dinner, the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence 26DNV event on ISO 26000/Ethical Supply Chain. TBC 26Wednesday drinks. Host & sponsor: Copthorne Hotel 27Nordic Thursday Drinks. Venue: Radisson BLU Portman November 2Joint Nordic event on the future of the forestry/paper Industry. With Stora Enso. For further details about the Klub: Den Norske Klub at In & Out, Naval & Military Club, 4 St. James’s Square, London SW1Y 4JU Tel: 07766 810 080 email: [email protected] Klub Secretary: Clare Harrison Shipping & Energy/Maritime industry event 23Wednesday drinks. Host & sponsor: Pavarotti restaurant 24Nordic Thursday Drinks. 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