December 2012 Events Update

Happy Holidays to you all! As the first snow of the season drops here today, here is the latest update on things going on between now and the new year.... 

ICS Members Lunch - Friday 14th December at Rosen Restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel, Malmo. Contact Valerie  for details

Swedish Speakers Lunch - Tuesday 4th December at Atmosfar Restaurant Restaurant at 12.30pm. Contact Corinna for details
  
German Speakers Lunch - Thursday 6th December at Novel Malmo Restaurant at 12.30pm. Contact Jill for details.

French Speakers Dinner - Thursday 13th December at La Grappa Lilla at 18.30pm. Contact Marie for details

English Language Theatre..
The International Theatre Malmo have two performances on 4th December in Malmo and 11th December in Lund. Click on the link for details.  

Photographic Competition... 
Thank you for all the photos that were sent in. Here are all the entries that we received. 

We would like to have more entries for you to choose from for our calenders, so we plan to extend the competition through 2013, our anniversary year and invite you to keep on sending photos in until 30 September 2013. We will put together entries from both years for you to vote for and produce the most popular into a very special calender. 

November 2012 update

With so much happening in these weeks, here is an update on Christmas Markets in the area... 

The Hunger Project Christmas Market
When: Saturday,November 24, 11:00-16:00
Where: Nai&Na Lifestyle Boutique Regementsgatan 8, Malmö

Homemade cakes and other goodies for 15 kr

Beverages for 10 kr

Both together for 20 kr

Christmas Market at Södertull, Malmö. 

When: 24 November, 2012 - 11:00 - 23 December, 2012 - 18:00.

What: The Christmas market is open Tuesday-Sunday. 11am-6pm and here you can buy handicraft, food, candy and much more. 

And...

The Formargruppen shop just off Lilla Torg is also hosting an event where you can meet the artists...

                                 

Plus... 

Katrinetorp On the outskirts of Malmo, next to the Öresund Bridge is Katrinetorp landeri - a rural retreat with scents of greenery and flowers. Katrinetorp Christmas Market on 7-9 december

If you know of any more markets that you want people to know about, let us know.

Christmas Cards... why not shop locally with one of our artists and send these great images to family and friends?.... 

                           

                 

Photo Competition.....

And finally, here are photos sent in by members so far. 

The closing date for entries is 30th November, so please send in your entries to ICS by then. Thank you 

November 2012 Events

Food, Drink and Talk...

ICS Members lunch.. 16th November at Jonas P. Contact Marie. German Speakers lunch.. Monday 12th November at Radhuskallaren, Malmo. Contact Jill for details. French Speakers Dinner - 15th November at Bastard Mäster  18.30 meetup. Contact Marie for details ICS Members Christmas Party - Saturday 1st December...Would any of you  host this as a "pot luck" party? (i.e. guests bring food to share) Contact Valerie.(see seperate e-mail) Plus.. "Weeknight Dinner Out"  -Monday 10th December at Radhuskallaren at 19.30 . Contact Andrea for details."Weeknight Dinner Out" happens once a month and gives you the chance to meet up and enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Lund or Malmö on a weeknight, combining good food with good company.10th Anniversary Party in 2013....Thank you to all of you who confirmed that they will be able to come to our anniversary event. It is not too late to let Valerie know if you will be able to come.

"Weeknight Dinner Out"  -Monday 10th December at Radhuskallaren at 19.30 . Contact Andrea for details.

"Weeknight Dinner Out" happens once a month and gives you the chance to meet up and enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Lund or Malmö on a weeknight, combining good food with good company.

10th Anniversary Party in 2013.... Thank you to all of you who confirmed that they will be able to come to our anniversary event. It is not too late to let Valery know if you will be able to come.

English Language Theatre in Copenhagen...

Hot on the heals of last months theatrical events, this month sees the Harold Pinter play, "Old Times" presented by the "That Theatre Company". 




Malmo Events in November...

Julinvigning - Christmas lights and late night shopping - 24th November

Lots of Christmas Markets round and about.....more info to follow...........

Photographic Competition...  

In celebration of our 10th year in 2013, we are hoping to produce an ICS calender using photos taken by ICS members. We will need 13 photos in all to make the calender. Sale proceeds will go to a charity supported by ICS. There are two rules for the competion, firstly the photographer must be an ICS member and secondly photos must be in/of Skåne.  

Time is short. Please email your photos (JPEG format) to ICS by 30th November. All entries will be posted on the next blog and you will be able to vote for which ones to include in the calender.       

October 2012 Events and News

The Autumn season brings forward lots of things to do. Take a look and pick what takes your fancy.

Food, Drink and Talk...

ICS Members lunch.. 22nd October at Plokke-Pinn. 12.00 for 12.30. Contact Cath for details.
German Speakers lunch.. 15th October at Hipp. 12.30 meetup. Contact Jill for details.
French Speakers Dinner - 4th October at Lemongrass Restaurant. 18.30 meetup. Contact Marie for details
Weeknight Dinners Out at Plockepinn Bar and Restaurang. 19.45 meeting. Contact Andrea for details.  RSVP three days before please! Please note:this event is not an ICS event but we circulate details on Andrea's behalf.
Christmas Dinner Party  - 10th December at Radhuskallaren ..19.30 meetup for Julbord. Please note:this event is not an ICS event but we circulate details on Andrea's behalf. Contact Andrea for details.



Theatre & Arts

If the theatre is of interest there is much to see here and the other side of the bridge in Copenhagen. ICS member Vanessa gave us the heads up to this show in Copenhagen at the Copenhagen Theatre Circle .... Follow the link for details of dates, times and prices. Closer to home The International Theatre of Malmo offers a varied list of events and the opportunity to get involved if you are interested. Children who want to get involved can go to the Scandinavian International Theatre School who have classes in Malmö for those aged 6 - 16 years.   

Christmas Cabaret...
If you are looking for a Christmas cabaret check out the The LondonToast Theatre in Copenhagen who offer events for individuals and corporate customers.
Backstage tours...
The Royal Danish Theatre offer guided tours backstage in Danish and English.  Malmo Opera also offer tours on Sundays in Swedish.


ART AUCTION...
Ciara is co-ordinating the annual art auction in aid of the Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Ciara is clearly a busy person and has responded to requests from many and has started to host arts and craft classes for children. Follow the links from her website here www.ciarawharton.com.

Beauty & Make - up
Hilary's Colour, makeup and styling courses start at the Medborgarskolan i Malmö:

If you have shown interest in doing your colours,makeup and styling tips the course below is for you.

Three steps to Beauty (in English) - 995Kr

3 evenings - Monday eve in November - 5th,12th,19th

Each evening we cover a different topic

To book, or for more info in English - www.medborgarskolan.se

Click Malmö, kropp och själ.

Or you can book through me : 046-253970

If you have any other questions or the dates don't work for you,or you are only interested in one of the sessions - please contact me.Tel:046-253970

We need 6 people to start this course

ICS Member Interview...

The series of interviews with ICS members continues with Valerie Andersson. Valerie is one of the founding members of ICS, and the guardian of our email service. 

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Skåne ? I was born and brought up in Sheffield, England and have lived in Skåne for the past 13 years plus a two year stint here in the early seventies. In between I've lived in Denmark, Hong Kong and Greece.

What do you like most about living here? The space, nature and traffic as well as the ease of getting round a city and enjoying it. The relative "accountability" of how life funtions. (My husband adds... "me".)

What three things or places to visit would you advise someone who has just arrived to do ? Wander round the centre of Malmö and get to know it, take a trip out to Ystad and Österlen for a change of countryside and lifestyle and visit "Lyons Loppis" (second hand barn, open alternate Saturday mornings at Räng Sand) for some great bargains.

Has Malmo changed in recent years ? ( I had heard that in the 1970s you had to catch the bus to Lund to find some night life???haha!) Enormously!! So much more to experience these days and lots more street life.

What is your favourite food, and can you find it in the area? I love Chinese and Vietnamese food and it's not so easy to find here.There's otherwise lots of good food here now, thankfully!!

Bits & Bobs !

New Member Dawn is looking to buy second hand bicycles. If you have any that you want to get rid of contact Dawn here.
Leena is looking for a tennis partner for her son.

FINAL CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL. The deadline for renewal is 30 September. Please check your email for payment instructions if you still need to renew.


  

Welcome Back .. September 2012

To all current and new members of ICS, welcome to the new season of events and news...   

e-mails will be sent to members with contact details for these events. 

Coming soon.. news about the Family Day and Christmas Party 

on 

Saturday 1st December.  

26th March Event and News Update

As Spring gets well and truly underway, with the clocks springing forward last weekend and clear blue skies, there is more and more to do. And hopefully you will find something that takes your interest.   


ICS Members Lunch - 17th April at Noveli's. Look out for the email when it comes with contact details.
Italian Speaker's Brunch - 22nd April. contact Sara for details
German Speaker's lunch 16th April contact Jill for details
French Speaker's Dinner - 19th April.Look out for the email when it comes with contact details.   

Spanish Speakers can get together at Gina's at 16.30 on Friday 30th March. Contac Arenaz for details. 
Bladin's Coffee Morning will be on 11th April after the Easter break.Assma will send out details.   

Theater

This week in Lund... "Inveiling" by Vaclav Havel is being performed this Thursday between 12.00 - 13.00 at the Lunch Time Theater, Pufendorf Institute, Biskopsgatan 3/Sölvegatan 2,  

( 2nd floor, )  Lund. It is not far from the station. Our own Vanessa will be treading the boards as one of a cast of five in the production.  

The National Theatre LIVE season has already started and on Thursday night, 29th March the English play " She Stoops to Conquer" can be seen at the Folkets Hus in Malmo or at other venues in Lund and Trelleborg. See the link for details. The Folkets Hus also hosts live performances from the New York Met. 

Easter Events

Malmo City list many events to be enjoyed at the begining of April so take a look and take your pick, there is loads in the listings.  One in particular caught my eye, and that was the annual Kunstrundan . When artists open their homes so that you can see (and buy if you like) their works and catch a glimpse of their studios. There are also a number of galleries presenting a selection of artists in the area which is useful when planning your route. 

Somewhere for Brunch...?

If you are looking for somewhere to while away a Sunday afternoon, or maybe somewhere to take visitors... there are a couple of spots that may be of interest. Firstly "Nya Trols" on Karlskronaplan offers an informal brunch that is good value at 95 SEK per person including a hot drink and juices.   

Good reports have been received about the NEW  Green Food Market at the foot of the Turning Torso. They offer "the natural joy of food" with good honest produce at a good price, ad a great location too.

And if you enjoyed the ICS lunch at SMAK they do a good Sunday brunch too, but you can't book in advance, so get there in good time. 

Out and about.... CYCLING !

If a dose of exercise is more your style, I just found the neatest website that gives ideas for cycle rides around Skane. Bikemap.net has loads of ideas uploaded by individuals and it gives the length and duration of tour so you can choose one that fits you. You can also upload your own if you fancy. 

Good Dog Parks are essential as the Spring arrives and many of the beaches and open areas are no longer available to walk on with your dog in the holiday season. Many people know of the large park at Ribersborg that is open all year, but there are other options. The City provide a dog exercise map that is handy if you are in the city with your dog or have visitors.    

  
Members Ads...............

If you have, or know of a large house to rent for three years contact Ulrika von Rosen at lrika@rosenhagenborn.com or 0708 616770. She is looking on behalf of a family arriving this summer wanting to live close to Bladins..   

That's all for now. If you have any events or information you want to put on this blog email me at icofskane@gmail.com and it will be sent by email to members and updated on this blog.

5th March ICS Events Update

Announcement !  After the first few months , getting of the blog out  weekly then bi-weekly, from now on it is going to be produced monthly, at the beginning of the month. So... if you have events and news that you want included let me have it by the 30th March. 

Thank You !

I realise that when I last wrote I anticipated the arrival of Spring, and virtually the evening the blog went out... it started to snow!  Let's hope we have seen the end of that weather for this year, and no more weather predictions from me. At least as the daylight starts to increase, we all have more energy to get out and do more... So here is a "heads up" for things going on this month...

Musical Events in Malmo for March include... Malmo International String Festival on 24th March and at the other end of the scale, Uriah Heep are playing at Debaser on 7th March. Check out Malmotown.com for loads of information about things going on each month. 

The Book group looked at a couple of interesting reads last month, one factual - "Ways of Seeing" by Berger and one fiction - Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively. The next meeting is on 28th March, email Birgitta for details. 

If dance is your thing, the Bollywood Dance Group run by Leena at Ruriksgatan is every Thursday Morning at 10 and every Monday evening at 6 . Email Leena for more details  or phone 0761900987. This Thursday coming... the class is going to be videoed and I hope to be able to give you a clip in the next edition.    

Art classes start at Elaine Stolt's this week on Tuesday 6th & Thursday 8th. From 9.30am - 3.00pm including lunch. contact Elaine for details. 

Finally, if you want to sharpen up your image, you may have thought about joining one of Hilary's Colour Analysis Workshops ( the next is on 9th March this week!). I spoke to Hilary last week to find out more about her and how she came to be living here.... over to you Hilary....

Hilary in the Maldives last year..

How did you get into the "beauty" business?
"I started my career in England as an apprentice hairdresser and after 5 years training I had the opportunity to move to the U.S.A.to continue my training in the business of BEAUTY!! Makeup had always been my main interest,and I was fortunate to be able to train with one of the best makeup artists in New York at that time."

During the many years I lived in the U.S.A. I worked at Revlon,Estee Lauder,Cliniqe,Coty, learning different aspects of the business – marketing,product development and training.

Finally, in Los Angeles with Merle Norman cosmetics I learned much about colour;not only how to chose the right makeup shades, but how colour makes us feel!!

When did you move here, and what did you do when you arrived?

I moved to Sweden 25 years ago,Colour analysis was very popular so I decided to take an extra training in Los Angeles  as a colour and wardrobe stylist. After learning the language, I set up my own business. 

What about now... ? 

I have had my business running  now for 23 years and I conduct courses and workshops in colour,makeup and wardrobe planning all over Skåne in Swedish and English. Much of my work is with Medborgarskolan (eve and day courses for adults)I also go out to Businesses and organizations giving talks on “Looking good feeling great”on clutter clearing,and motivational talks on how we can see our life in the most positive way – wherever we may be!! I am very passionate about my work,and truly believe that “ when you look good you feel GREAT!”

Hilary Farnell

Color and Image concepts. Tel:046-253970     hillyanne@telia.com

www.color-inspiration.se (this home page is in Swedish –use Google Translate toolbar to translate to English)

10th February ICS Events Update

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr... cold this week (and last week I hear you say).Beautiful blue skies and longer days mean that this winter is in retreat at last. Last week, 2nd February was "Candlemass Day" or "Groundhog Day" if you are from the US. When you are half way between winter and the start of spring. People believed that the weather on Candlemass Day predicted how the rest of the winter would go. Cold & bright means more winter to come while storms, wind and rain mean that Spring is on its way.  Or as an old German proverb puts it.. " The badger comes out of his lair on Candlemass Day, and if he finds snow, walks abroad. But if he sees the sun shining he goes back into his hole...."

Whatever, here are the events for February and the beginning of March......

German Speakers Lunch - Monday 13th Feb at HIP RSVP TODAY !!!!!!.
ICS Member Lunch - Friday 17th Feb at Årstiderna i kockska huset RSVP 15th.
Book Club - Wednesday 29th Feb at Cath's house
French Speakers Dinner - Thursday 1st March at Cafe le Fil du Rasoir
The Hunger Project Lunch to celebrate International Women's Day  at Pia's house- Thursday 8th March RSVP to Pia Limited places so book now. 
ICS Lunch in Lund - Monday 5th March at Mat & Destilat in Lund. RSVP 10th.   
Baby & Toddler Group meetings - many to mention. Check out the ICS calender for details Dutch Speakers get together - If you are interested in joining Eveline in a Dutch Speakers get together / lunch reply to us and they will be forwarded to her.

Ceramics Open Day at Trelleborg Saturday 11th Feb TOMORROW ! .....  There is an open day tomorrow (Saturday) between 11.00 and 13.00 at Algatan 17, Trelleborg where you can try out the materials and see the studio. Children are very welcome. See if you would like to try your hand at a new hobby with Anya.
Anyone interested in hosting a "Meet and Eat" dinner or Cooking class please contact Sara.
Piano Lessons recommended by Yvonne - John Reiss has a studio in Malmö city, or alternatively he can come to your home ( within the vicinity of Malmö city) to conduct the lesson. The rate is 200kr for 30 minutes (for either studio or home visit). If you are interested, please contact him directly: Johan Reiss, contact number : 0730-353258.
Bollywood Dance Classes, dates now confirmed: Every Thursday Morning at 10 and every Monday evening at 6pm. contact Leena at leena.bansal11@gmail.com or 0761900987.

The Art of Sewing.. Lessons start next week for children and adults. If you want to know when the next classes with run contact  Maria Entezarjou at mariaentezaejou@gmail.com

Finally....  "Interview with a member..."
The First of a series of interviews with an ICS member. This time we asked Rushina Ansari a few questions, and she was kind enough to answer them. If you would like to give your own answers to these questions mail us as before....    

How long have you lived here and where did you live before?

Our 5yrs in Sweden seem to have just flown. My daughter was born in Singapore and we came to Santa-land when she was 2 yr. old. The journey from Singapore to Sweden has been stimulating. The cultures have been a complete contrast and so have been the weather and the landscape. Life is about experiences and these diversities of nature and humanity are uplifting for our souls. We like to bloom with these contrasts rather than wither away.

What is your favourite thing to do / experience here? Education system in Sweden has been very encouraging. The variety of courses and the ease of applications were very tempting to my ongoing learning nature. I have undertaken an eclectic mix of courses at the Malmo University and now I am about to finish my master in Interaction Design, which is like a dream.

What one thing would you change here, if you could? I would love to clear the clouds away, from the skies above Malmo city and from the minds of the residents to unravel a bright and shiny smile .
Rushina Ansari  is Project Director of Ideas without Borders. rushina@iwob.se 
www.iwob.se An advertising agency without boundaries


If you have any event or news that you would like to be included in the next ICS Events & News please email to the ususal address. Deadline for content to be included in the next issue Thursday 1st March. 


　

27th January ICS events and news update

In case you didn't know.. Artists in the MBA (Malmö  Basement Artists) group are putting the word out for submissions for this years charity art auction event in October as part of Breast Awareness Month. This year they are looking for an even bigger venue. Contact Ciara Wharton for further information Tel 0734 322910 or ciara@ciarawharton.com

MBA group 2011. 

The Malmö Basement Artists are a Non-Profit group of International and Swedish Artists who meet once a week to exchange ideas and foster creativity. Anything goes, all mediums explored, guidance is given and exploration of talent is encouraged. They never work on the same subject matter but work independently. It is the diversity of such a group that helps them evolve and push the boundaries of their comfort zone. 

Our projects

2009  Our first Bra art Auction raising 40,000kr for Ovarian and Breast Cancer.

2010  Art Auction raised public awareness and 30,650kr for Schizofreniförbundet Association  Malmö 

2011  First Public Art auction in Moriska Paviljongen Folkets Park raised 37,792kr for Bröstcancerfonden. The 2011 event involved the 13 strong MBA group and local artists along with international submissions from Italy, Switzerland, France and South Africa.

Afternoon Tea... 

photo: malmotown.com  

With the temperatures falling well below zero this week you might find yourself looking for a warming drink in a cozy place. You can do it in style at the Rose Bar & Dining  Master Johansgatan 15 on Saturdays. You will find eighteen types of tea or good coffee, freshly baked scones and heavenly pastries plus champagne and cava varieties to choose from... but you do have to book first.  Menus are available between 65SEK - 100SEK 

Menu 1 : 2 kinds of scones with home made lemon curd, whipped butter and marmalade, tea or coffee - 65 kr.

Menu 2:2 kinds of scones with home made lemon curd, whipped butter and marmalade 2 kinds of sandwiches or 2 kinds of mini pastries, tea or coffee - 80 kr.

Menu 3: 2 kinds of scones with home made lemon curd, whipped butter and marmalade 2 kinds of sandwiches and two types of mini pastry - 100kr

If you have something special to celebrate, try Blooms in the Park on Sundays between 12.00 - 16.00 in the cold season. Menus from 225 SEK per person.

New Member Welcome to : Birdie Thaler from the USA 

Next week: Diary dates for member lunches and activities. Please email activities to icofskane@gmail.com