The Swedish British Society
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
‘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.
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!
2019
SOCIETY EVENINGS
Wednesdays, 25th September, 30th October, 27th November
6 pm. Valhallavägen 104At our regular last-Wednesday-in-the-month evenings, come and meet new and old friends and the Council members. Bring a friend: new and potential members are always especially welcome. Drinks and substantial nibbles at give-away prices. Please let us know that you’re coming, and whom you’ll bring. Space is limited, so please confirm to 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se a few days before the events. We take cash or Swish: 1235094222.
‘OH, BREX IT!’
Valhallavägen 104
We plan a Brexit event and hope that Acting Ambassador Peter Ruskin, British Embassy, will update us. Date to be updated.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROYAL OPERA
10th October, 6.00 p.m.
Gustaf Adolfs Torg 2
Opera singer and Council member Jacqueline Delman has arranged for us a private guided tour of the Opera, where she was a soloist between1960 and 1980. Her roles included Violetta in ‘La Traviata’, Sophie in ‘Rosenkavaljeren’, Rosalinda in ‘Läderlappen’, the countess in ‘the Marriage of Figaro’ and Helena in Britten’s ’Midsummer Night’s Dream’.
Only a few places left at time of writing so please reserve a.s.a.p to office@swbr.se or 08-6787333. When your reservation is confirmed pay 275kr per member, 325kr for non-members, to PG-3424-9 or to Swish: 1235094222. We meet in the foyer at 5.45 p.m.
GOLDFINGER
17th October, 6.00 p.m.
Valhallavägen 104
The popularity of our film evenings continues. Society member and Bond aficionado Björn Gävert will present the now-classic James Bond film “Goldfinger”. Björn has been interested in James Bond ever since his father took him to see the film when he was seven (1974). In 1989 he attended the TV quiz show Kvitt eller Dubbelt on the same subject. “Goldfinger” was released in 1964 and became a huge success, the third Bond film with Sean Connery as Bond. “Goldfinger” is still, after 24 films in nearly 60 years, considered one of the best Bond films ever. Many will remember Oddjob and his lethal bowler hat. There’ll be sparkling wine and canapés before the film; popcorn and sweets during, and tea in the breakThe price for this sparkling evening is 140:-, to be paid to PG.3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222.To book call: 08-6787333 or mail to: office@swbr.se.
‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
7th November, 6 p.m.
Valhallavägen 104
We meet at the ‘Swe-Brit cinema’ to watch Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”, filmed in 1993. Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson play Benedict and Beatrice, respectively. Suitable eats and drinks will be served at a suitable moment. Confirm that you’re coming, to 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se by 1 November. The Shakespearian evening will cost 120:- to be paid to PG- 3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222
SLOW, QUICK-QUICK, SLOW…
Refresh your dancing skills at a brief course to prepare for the grand November 23 Centennial Banquet. Date and place to be confirmed.
CENTENNIAL BANQUET
Saturday 23rd November, 5 pm.
Grand Hotel, Spegelsalen
Our Society was founded in November 1919. What better way of celebrating this a hundred years later than to meet in Grand Hotel’s Spegelsalen? So take out evening gowns, white-tie-and-tails.
Attractive prizes have been donated to the traditional lottery and raffle tickets will be sold early during the evening. Prizes will be presented by a special guest. Students from Lilla Musikaliska will play for us, and Mattias Enn will guide through music of the period and later. After dinner, we’ll dance to the music of Black on White Band.
The price for the banquet is 1919 crowns for members, 2119 crowns for non-members (plusgiro 3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222.). Please apply for tickets by calling 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se by 11th November at the very latest. The menu and wines will be presented on our web page during October.
Dress. White tie, 1919-period should you wish.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
8th December, 1.30 p.m.
Stockholm’s Borgargille, Nybrogatan 60.
Having recovered from the banquet, we meet for a 1919-style Christmas lunch. Mulled wine when you come, tomato soup and sherry, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and Christmas pudding. The lunch, including a brief appearance by Father Christmas, will cost 380:- for members, 430:- for non-members. Please apply by calling 08-678 73 33 or by email to office@swbr.se by 2nd December.
‘LOVE ACTUALLY’
17th December, 6 p.m.
Valhallavägen 104
The Christmassy film, “Love Actually” from 2003, entertains with a jumble of love stories, some surprisingly interconnected. Hugh Grant plays a very young British Prime Minister with a most attractive secretary. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday. Eats and drinks served will be Yuletide in inspiration. The evening will cost 100:- to be paid to PG-3424-9 or Swish: 1235094222.
SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
22 December, 5p.m.
Church of St. Peter and St. Sigfrid, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14.
The Swedish-British Society and The British & Commonwealth Association invite you, your family and friends to the traditional Carol Service, where we will follow the story of the Birth of Christ. Refreshments 60 crowns / members, 80 crowns / guests, afterwards in the Princess Hall, this year hosted by The Swedish British Society. There is a lift. Please confirm your attendance by email to email to office@swbr.se. To come by bus, take no.69 to Berwaldhallen. By car, park on Dag Hammarskjiölds väg.
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Miscellaneous
The Agatha Christie Club will meet 2-3 times during the late autumn at the premises of
The Swedish British Society.
Members of the Club discuss and analyse Christie’s books and films based on her books. Refreshments will be served for a small contribution. To join the club, please e-mail marie-louise.hallstrom@comhem.se
The SBS Library contains books on history, biographies, royalty, as well as fiction, crime and detective stories, etc. Please call 08-678 73 33 to visit or to borrow books.
The Anglican Episcopal Church - Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14, tel. 08-663 82 48. E-mail: chaplain@stockholmanglicans.se.
Sunday school and worship every Sunday at 11a.m. www.stockholmanglicans.se.
A tie or lapel pin symbolizing the Swedish-British Society is available to members at 80:- (for one) and 150:- (for two). It can be obtained at events or ordered at 08-678 73 33.
MEMBERSHIP
Entrance Fee: 100:- all new members.
Annual Fee: 250:- (125:- after 1 July).
Annual Fee Couples: 350:- (175:- after 1 July).
Under 25 years of age: 100:-
Life Membership: 2.500:-
ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Valhallavägen 104 Plusgiro: 3424-9 114 41 Stockholm Swish: 1235094222
Tel. 08-678 73 33
E-mail: office@swbr.se
Website: www.swebri.com
Sabine Schäfer
Honorary Secretary
Stockholm, September 2019
Early Autumn Programme
WINE & NIBBLES ‘MEET-AND-GREET’ MEETING
Wednesday 28th August, 6 pm
Valhallavägen 104
We’re starting the season with free wine and nibbles “on the house” for new, prospective and old members. 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
Wednesdays 25th September, 30th October, 27th November, 6 pm.
Valhallavägen 104
The first “last-Wednesday…” meeting took place some four 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 to office@swbr.se a few days before the events. We take cash or Swish: 1235094222.
CRAYFISH PARTY
6th September, 6pm, Valhallavägen 104
The success of our first crayfish party last year 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: 450kr, non-members, 500kr. Please pay to PG-3424-9, or Swish: 1235094222. Call 08-6787333, or email office@swbr.se, no later than 2 September. Space is limited so first come first serve.
DOWNTON ABBEY FILM
14th September 3.00pm
Biograf Zita, Birger Jarlsgatan 37
Mathias Rost, Manager at Biograf Zeta and a member of our Society, is kindly arranging our very own première of the new Downton Abbey film. Members and friends only: canapés and sparkling wine will be served. The film continues the story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century, and you can see the trailer on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu3mP0c51hE
For all of this we’re paying a special price of 210kr, 260kr for non-members. Tickets are limited so early booking is strongly recommended. Please pay to PG-3424-9, or Swish: 1235094222. Call 08-6787333, or email office@swbr.se, no later than 7 September. First come first served.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROYAL OPERA
10th October, 6.00pm
Gustaf Adolfs Torg 2
We are very lucky to have opera singer Jacqueline Delman as a Council member. Jacqueline is arranging for us an exciting, private guided tour of the Opera, where she was a soloist between1960 and1980. Her roles included Violetta in ‘La Traviata’, Sophie in ‘Rosenkavaljeren’, Rosalinda in ‘Läderlappen’, the countess in ‘the Marriage of Figaro’ and Helena in Britten’s ’Midsummer Night’s Dream’.
As the group is limited to 30 people it’s first come first served. Reservations by Monday 1st September, please, to office@swbr.se or 08-6787333. When your reservation is confirmed pay 275kr per member, 325kr for non-members, to PG-3424-9 or to Swish: 1235094222.
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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!
Miscellaneous
THE AGATHA CHRISTIE CLUB will meet in our office 2-3 times during the autumn. Members of the Club will continue to discuss and analyze Christie’s books and films based on her books. Refreshments will be served for a small contribution.
To join the club, please e-mail marie-louise.hallstrom@comhem.se
THE ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14, tel. 08-663 82 48.
E-mail:chaplain@stockholmanglicans.se
Sunday school and worship every Sunday at 11a.m. www.stockholmanglicans.se
THE LIBRARY - contains interesting books on history, biographies, royalty, as well as fiction, crime and detective stories, etc. Please call the office at 08-678 73 33 if you would like to visit or borarow some books.
A PIN - nicely designed, symbolizing the Swedish-British Society is available to members at 80:- (for one) and 150:- (for two). It can be obtained at events or ordered at 08-678 73 33.
MEMBERSHIP
Entrance Fee: 100:- all new members.
Annual Fee: 250:- (125:- after 1 July).
Annual Fee Couples: 350:- (175:- after 1 July).
Under 25 years of age: 100:-
Life Membership: 2.500:-
ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Valhallavägen 104
41 Stockholm
Tel. 08-678 73 33
E-mail: office@swbr.se
Website: www.swebri.com
Plusgiro: 3424-9
Swish: 1235094222
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Sabine Schäfer
Honorary Secretary
Stockholm, August 2019