Romeo and Juliet, The Castle Tour
American Drama Group Europe is giving a number of performances of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in Denmark, as part of their Castle Tour in 2023.
They are associated with Art Education Network, and TNT BRITAIN, and perform English Theatre all over the world.
During summer they perform English theatre in castles or in gardens (open air) and this ambitious project links English speaking culture with the local historical heritage.
In Denmark, the following performances of Romeo and Juliet are planned:
Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, 21. August at 2pm and 6pm
Søstrup Slot, Grenå, 23. August at 2pm and 6pm.
Den gamle By, Aarhus, 24. August 2pm.
Brundlund Slot, Aabenraa, 12. Sept 6pm
For more information, and for tickets, please see:
American Drama Group Europe
http://www.adg-europe.com
Art Education Network
https://www.artednet.com/castletour
On behalf of the Committee
John
Romeo and Juliet - The Castle Tour
Historical Walk in Lille Hareskov
You are all invited to Southern Cross Club's Historical Walk in Lille Hareskov on Sunday 13. August 2023.
Lille Hareskov is a very old forest; it has never been cultivated, and therefore it still contains a number of old stones, graves etc.
The walk will take us to see some old dolmen, which are graves dating back to the stone age, some ’rillesten’ which are stones with a groove cut into them, and also some old oak trees, including The Devil.
I will be your guide and tell you about the old graves and stones etc.
The walk will take about 2.5 hours, and we will mostly, but not always, follow the paths, so bring sturdy footwear.
The walk will finish at the Skovlyst Brewery, where we can have a beer, or softdrink. Members of The Southern Cross Club will get a beer for free.
We will meet at the parking lot on the Northern side of the Skovlyst Brewery at 14:00.
The Skovlyst Brewery is located at Skovlystvej 2, Hareskovby, 3500 Værløse.
For more information about Skovlyst, see www.bryggeriskovlyst.dk
If you use public transport: From Skovlyst there is less than 2 km to Hareskov station, and about 0.7 km to the nearest bus stop, bus 165. See Rejseplanen.
We hope to see lots of SCC members on August 13. You are welcome to bring your friends along too. And we'd like to know in advance if you plan to attend. Thanks.
On behalf of the Committee
John
Lille Hareskov is a very old forest; it has never been cultivated, and therefore it still contains a number of old stones, graves etc.
The walk will take us to see some old dolmen, which are graves dating back to the stone age, some ’rillesten’ which are stones with a groove cut into them, and also some old oak trees, including The Devil.
I will be your guide and tell you about the old graves and stones etc.
The walk will take about 2.5 hours, and we will mostly, but not always, follow the paths, so bring sturdy footwear.
The walk will finish at the Skovlyst Brewery, where we can have a beer, or softdrink. Members of The Southern Cross Club will get a beer for free.
We will meet at the parking lot on the Northern side of the Skovlyst Brewery at 14:00.
The Skovlyst Brewery is located at Skovlystvej 2, Hareskovby, 3500 Værløse.
For more information about Skovlyst, see www.bryggeriskovlyst.dk
If you use public transport: From Skovlyst there is less than 2 km to Hareskov station, and about 0.7 km to the nearest bus stop, bus 165. See Rejseplanen.
We hope to see lots of SCC members on August 13. You are welcome to bring your friends along too. And we'd like to know in advance if you plan to attend. Thanks.
On behalf of the Committee
John
Fredagsbar at Cafe Globen
Fredagsbar at Cafe Globen
You are all invited to Southern Cross Club's Fredagsbar on Friday 28. July 2023.
We will meet at Cafe Globen at 5:30 pm for a drink and perhaps a meal, and members of The Southern Cross Club can get a beer for free.
You can not buy food at Cafe Globen, but you are welcome to bring your own food, and some of us intend to do that.
Cafe Globen is located at:
Turesensgade 2B, 1368 København. It is very central, and quite close to Nørreport station.
Cafe Globen is a Travel Cafe, run by 'De Berejstes Klub', and they have regular events and interesting talks about travel to all sorts of exotic places. To find out more about Cafe Globen, please visit www.cafegloben.dk
We hope to see lots of SCC members on July 28. And please let us know in advance if you plan to attend. Thanks
Kind regards John
You are all invited to Southern Cross Club's Fredagsbar on Friday 28. July 2023.
We will meet at Cafe Globen at 5:30 pm for a drink and perhaps a meal, and members of The Southern Cross Club can get a beer for free.
You can not buy food at Cafe Globen, but you are welcome to bring your own food, and some of us intend to do that.
Cafe Globen is located at:
Turesensgade 2B, 1368 København. It is very central, and quite close to Nørreport station.
Cafe Globen is a Travel Cafe, run by 'De Berejstes Klub', and they have regular events and interesting talks about travel to all sorts of exotic places. To find out more about Cafe Globen, please visit www.cafegloben.dk
We hope to see lots of SCC members on July 28. And please let us know in advance if you plan to attend. Thanks
Kind regards John
Report from the AGM
Here's a little report regarding the AGM on 31. May 2023.
We had to change venue at the last minute, and there was quite a small number of members attending the meeting.
Patricia Lockhart was elected chairman of the meeting.
The president's report was accepted, and the treasurer's report was accepted.
Elections for the committee: The committee now consists of:
- Simon Hayman, President
- Cathy Nielsen, Secretary
- John Rosenkilde Nielsen, Treasurer
Eleanor Bomholt was re-elected as Honorary Auditor.
A re-introduction of membership fees was debated. And this is expected to be implemented again.
Future activities were debated. And you can expect to hear more about new activities in the near future.
The AGM was followed by socialising, pizza and soft drinks.
Regards
John
We had to change venue at the last minute, and there was quite a small number of members attending the meeting.
Patricia Lockhart was elected chairman of the meeting.
The president's report was accepted, and the treasurer's report was accepted.
Elections for the committee: The committee now consists of:
- Simon Hayman, President
- Cathy Nielsen, Secretary
- John Rosenkilde Nielsen, Treasurer
Eleanor Bomholt was re-elected as Honorary Auditor.
A re-introduction of membership fees was debated. And this is expected to be implemented again.
Future activities were debated. And you can expect to hear more about new activities in the near future.
The AGM was followed by socialising, pizza and soft drinks.
Regards
John
Flooding
The extreme flooding experienced in Auckland at the end of January has prompted Dr Matthew Bradbury of the School of Architecture at Unitec to suggest that Auckland follow the example of Copenhagen where a comprehensive flood protection plan was developed in response to the floods of 2011.
Huey wasn't satisfied with the floods at the end of January. Now a tropical cyclone has descended upon the city!
Simon
Huey wasn't satisfied with the floods at the end of January. Now a tropical cyclone has descended upon the city!
Simon
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all!
In case you did not see the NY fireworks at Sydney Harbour as it happened, the ABC has a video of the spectacle on their web, it's about 12 minutes long.
The video is here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-31/new-year-eve-celebrations-around-australia/101818952
Enjoy!
And you can actually watch it without champagne ....
Cheers
John
In case you did not see the NY fireworks at Sydney Harbour as it happened, the ABC has a video of the spectacle on their web, it's about 12 minutes long.
The video is here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-31/new-year-eve-celebrations-around-australia/101818952
Enjoy!
And you can actually watch it without champagne ....
Cheers
John
Housing Prices
Least Affordable House Prices
New Zealand has the 6th least affordable housing prices in the world.
Denmark has the 10th.
Australia has the 11th.
New Zealand has the 6th least affordable housing prices in the world.
Denmark has the 10th.
Australia has the 11th.
Cyclone Cody
Cyclone Cody is on its way to New Zealand!
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weather-cyclone-cody-north-island-residents-advised-to-plan-for-very-intense-system-to-hit-this-weekend/H3FHUAFL6IAE4DV7UXV73R5RXE/
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weather-cyclone-cody-north-island-residents-advised-to-plan-for-very-intense-system-to-hit-this-weekend/H3FHUAFL6IAE4DV7UXV73R5RXE/
POST
POST (I.E. SNAILMAIL) TO AND FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WITH CORONA
PostNord has stopped all mail delivery from Denmark to Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand still delivers mail to Denmark, but with delays.
Australia still delivers mail to Denmark, but only by sea, not by air.
PostNord has stopped all mail delivery from Denmark to Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand still delivers mail to Denmark, but with delays.
Australia still delivers mail to Denmark, but only by sea, not by air.
Eva Karu
One of the Southern Cross Club's most longstanding members, Eva Karu, has passed away. Sincerest condolences to her family. I personally have many fond memories of her over the decades. Including one where her son won an air ticket to New Zealand at one of our parties, and immediately passed it on to his mother. And another when I was at a party in New Zealand where I was surprised to meet a Kiwi girl who spoke Danish! And who taught her? Eva Karu! The funeral will be held on Thursday 14 May at 1 pm at Mariendals Kirke, Frederiksberg.