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......
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
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
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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.
