Anglo-Swedish Society of Gothenburg March Newsletter 2020/03 The aim of the society is to promote good relations and understanding between Great Britain and Sweden. The Anglo-Swedish AGM was held on 25th Feb. Keith Barnard retired from Committee after a long service. His wisdom, careful attention to detail, and knowledge of protocol will be missed by the Committee. Decisions made at the AGM: # to keep the annual membership fee of 150 Kr for 2021 # to initiate a day-time get-together for members with the British Club. # to join the Confederation of Scandinavian Societies (CoScan) # to re-elect the standing committee with room for two new members Following the AGM there was a very well received travelogue with Simon Englén with photos from his travels in Switzerland. Thank you Simon! Coming events of interest for members Anglo-Swedish Drop-In at Antikhallarna Date: Tuesday 10th March 12.00- 16.00 Location: Antikhallarna Cafe, mezzanine floor, Västra Hamngatan 6 (nearest tram stop: Domkyrkan) The British Shop (also located in Antikhallarna) will offer a 10% discount to members from 12.00 to 16.00 on presentation of a member’s voucher. – Write to me for the voucher: [email protected] GEST play – Tuesdays with Morrie. A funny and moving exploration of friendship, mortality and the things that matter most in life. Date & Time: Thursday 26th March 19.00 tickets are still available through GEST.se GEST, Chapmans Torg, 414 54 Göteborg Members’ meetup and discussion after the performance, with cheese and wine for 30:- Anglo-Swedish Society in Gothenburg [email protected] ANZAC Day 25th April Kviberg and reception. Details: [email protected] The Anglo-Swedish Society is invited by the Mirrabooka club and the Australian, New Zealand, British and Turkish Embassies in a commemorative service and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves site in Kviberg Cemetery, Gamlestaden. CoScan AGM in Gothenburg Saturday 25th April, evening – CoScan Dinner Members are welcome to join the CoScan delegates for dinner. Location to be decided. CoScan will be holding its AGM in Gothenburg on 26 April. See on-line magazine for information http://www.coscan.org.uk/magazine/ ELB(A) English book club meets eight times per year. Membership and coming books http://www.meetup.com/ELBexA/ Discussion in English. We are usually 8-10 people. Tue 17th March 18:30 Fools of Fortune by William Trevor (1983) Tue 21st Apr. 18:30 Gilead by Marilynne Robinson (2004) Tue 19th May 18:30 Doppler by Erlend Loe (2004) Get-together in the Park, with treasure hunt Date & Time: Saturday 4th July 12:00 Location: the veranda, Villa Belparc, Slottsskogen Families welcome, meal at own cost Other events: The AngloSwedish Society in London is invited to a champagne reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate their Centenary on Tuesday 17 March 2020 HRH the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Earl of Forfar KG GCVO CD ADC, representing his father and the society’s Patron HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, will welcome members of the Anglo-Swedish Society. All events are listed on the website: www.angloswedish.se and Facebook Membership 150:- per family Plusgiro 24 27 00–3 and write to [email protected] Keep the date for our centenary dinner: 10 Oct 2020 Anglo-Swedish Society in Gothenburg [email protected] .