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Adelheid reports: The excursion was a huge success!!! We pre booked 40 tickets, and they were all snapped up, although “only” 38 managed to get to the dock in time for the departure at 12.30pm.

Liv S. Grønlund, a Norwegian painter who studied art at the Melbourne State College and Victorian College of Arts in the early/mid 70’s is exhibiting a selected collection of her work at Toorak House in Melbourne from 17th April to 17th May.

The Norwegain duo Streifenjunko to tour Australia in January and February. Streifenjunko makes vigorous music with the rare instrumentation of tenor saxophone and trumpet.
As part of their Australia tour, Streifenjunko will be playing in Melbourne on 3 February, at the Horse Bazaar, 397 Little Lonsdale Street (http://horsebazaar.com.au).

During the month of January SBS television screens a number of Norwegian and Swedish flms. Click on the blog heading for a full list or click the following SBS link: http://www.sbs.com.au/films/on-sbs

We are seeking a Norwegian speaking kindergarten teacher to facilitate and run our Norwegian Childrens Playgroup. The Playgroup takes place at Toorak House from 10:30 am to about 1 pm every second and forth Tuesday of the month.

Applicants need to have some experience working with young kids. Interested candidates can contact Friends of Norway on: info@friendsofnorway.asn.au

I received the below picture from a friend who is celebrating this Christmas in Norway. Isn't that wonderful. Surely a white Christmas!

The Norwegian Christmas Party was held on 13 December at Toorak House. Crowds of children and parents attended joining in dancing around the Christmas tree. Carols were sung in both Norwegian and English, and of course 'Julenissen' paid us all a visit.

The Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar was held at Toorak House 5th and 6th December with great success. Estimations are that 7-8000 visitors were subjected to Scandinavian curio, culture and events this weekend. Friends of Norway attended of course sponsored by Jarlsberg (the famous Norwegian cheese maker) and joined by Helly Hansen. Our 'big' Jarlsberg cheese raffle was a 'big' success. The wheel was won by Shirley Møller (ticket holder orange B25) pictured with President Tietse Stelma and Treasurer Øystein Berg. Welcome back next year...