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. 


　

Friday 20th January News and Events Update

Is it something about the start of a new year that leads so many to take up new interests or hobbies? I don't know, but the email lines to icofskane@gmail were busy this week with new ideas. 

Bird Nest on Silver Bowl by Elaine Stolt

Art Exhibition: Take a trip down to HÖLLVIKEN where new ICS member Elaine Stolt has an exhibition of her work at MÄRTAS CAFÉ in HÖLLVIKEN UNTIL 5th FEBRUARY.  


Bollywood Dance Classes - A new group is starting. Contact Leena Bansaal for information: leena.bansal11@gmail.com

SINGING- AND PIANO`LESSONS

PIANO : Piano for beginners, learn how to accompany yourself when singing, classical & modern piano lessons SINGING: To take singing lessons is not just for people pursuing a career. Sing for your own sake - you feel good, you discover new music and you open up new sides of your personality. Singing promotes your health. Carina has 25 years experience in teaching piano- and singing and leads 4 choirs. FOR INFORMATION - you are welcome to contact : Carina Hansson, Phone: 0709554605 E-mail: musicontheroad25@hotmail.com

Baby Reflexology / Zoneterapi for parents & and babies who have not started crawling yet .No preparation required (just bring some extra nappies – even practice treatments are quite effective!) 
Upcoming workshops in 2012:  26 January / 26 March / 6 September / 6 December Time: 10 – 11.30am  Price: 500 Danish kr. Second parent 175 Danish kr. Location: Fødeklinik Maia, Østerbrogade 56D, 2100 Kbh Ø Booking: Required. Book early to secure your place as these workshops get booked up quickly! Please email bookings@carolinecain.dk*protected email* or call 50 19 76 06 for further information.


Lunches & Dinners etc......


Weeknight Dinner Out -- The next one is Thursday, Feb 9 at 7:30 at Bastard in Malmö. RSVP to andrea.andreasson@se.ibm.com. (The one after that will be Monday March 12 at Atmosfär).

Svenska Speakers Lunch at  Via Napoli , Sergels väg11 Torsdagen den 26/1 kl 12.00 RSVP annettehoglund1@gmail.com   www.kyani.net  mobile: 076 - 231 04 23

Coffee Morning  - organized by parents of children at Bladdins School is at Next Coffee Morning on the 25th of February at  Ärtholmsvägen 205, 216 20 Malmö , 9.30 - 12.00 contact assmaqazi@mac.com 


New Members ... Welcome to New Member... 
Angelika Braunsfurth and Zandra Henningsen from Denmark.
Finally....

A QUICK GUIDE TO THE ICS WEBSITE: www.icskane.com

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