The Hampshire Anglo Scandinavian Society
In 2006 the membership was made up of 38 members from Sweden, 29 from Denmark, 17 from Norway, 2 from Finland, 0 from Iceland, 1 from Faeroe Islands, 1 from Lithuania and 15 from Britain or other countries.
So you do not have to be a Scandinavian or live in Hampshire to become a member. All you need is an interest in
Scandinavia and its culture.
The activities of the Society is mainly aimed at maintaining the Scandinavian
traditions and promoting our cultural inheritance including sharing this with our children and friends.
The highlights of our yearly events include the midsummer celebrations and the annual Christmas parties including a "julbord" for the adults and "Lucia" and a visit by father Christmas for the children.
To find out more about what we do click here.
If you would like to join the society please contact us here.
The society has a very active membership. A typical example of our annual calendar is set out below:
- AGM at Romsey Town Hall in February
- "Fastelavnsfest" during lent
- "Hyggefrukost" at one of our members home (ladies only)
- Spring Party to celebrate 17th May (Norway's National Day)
- Midsummer Party at Michelmersh.
- Crayfish Party in Alton (late August)
- Autumn gathering (walk gathering mushrooms, sloes etc followed by a pub lunch somewhere in Hampshire)
- Christmas Party (adults) in Otterbourne
- Childrens' Christmas Party in Beaulieu.
There is a regular newsletter setting out details of all the events and keeping members updated regarding any other matters that may be of interest, such as exhibitions, theatre trips and travel information.