Events

Cross country ski course

posted 19 Jan 2012 01:40 by Shane West [ updated 19 Jan 2012 01:42 ]

Are you a new beginner when it comes to cross country skiing? Do you want to learn the basics with a few of your fellow country men and women? Then sign up for our ski course!

The two hour course will be held on Saturday Feb 18th at Øvresetertjern (not far from Frognerseteren). Experienced instructors from Skiglede.no will work with groups of 10 and run multiple groups at the same time depending on the number of people that sign up.

Cost per person is 350kr, and if necessary you can rent skis, boots and poles for 200kr for the day.

We need a minimum of 10 people to run the course so register your interest by emailing info@aan.no

Australia Day 2012

posted 15 Jan 2012 03:26 by Shane West [ updated 15 Jan 2012 03:27 ]

It's time to commemorate Australia and the Australian spirit again on the 26th of January. So gather your green and golds (or red, white and blues) and come and celebrate in good Aussie fashion, at the pub!

Location: Dr. Jekyll's Pub - Klingenberggata 4. Oslo

Time: 18:00pm onwards...
Cost: Free

Meat pies will be on sale. All proceeds will be used to support the establishment of a memorial for the servicemen who lost their lives on May 10th 1945 during Operation Doomsday. Two Australian Airmen were killed in this crash. More details can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/LK147

Please contact AAN if you have any queries at info@aan.no

See you there

2011 AAN Wine and Cheese Evening

posted 11 Nov 2011 13:38 by Shane West

The 2011 AAN Wine and Cheese Evening will be held on Friday Nov 25th. The evening will commence at 6:30pm at the offices of UECC in Karenslyst Allè 57, Skøyen. The offices are located very close to Skøyen train station and opposite the main entrance to the ICA Maxi.

A high quality selection of wines provided by Jarle Johannesen from True Blue Wine will be available for tasting. A complete list of the wines offered by Jarle can be found on the True Blue Wine website. Cheese platters will also be provided.

AAN members may attend the event for 80kr, non members 160kr. Places to this very popular event are limited. To assist with catering we request that you register and pay by 6pm on Wednesday Nov 23th at the following website:

https://www.deltager.no/2011_aan_wine_and_cheese

This is a great opportunity to sample some premium Australian wines (at very low cost!) and mix with your fellow Australians.

2011 AAN Family Christmas Party

posted 25 Oct 2011 01:02 by Shane West [ updated 29 Nov 2011 12:09 ]

The inaugural AAN Family Christmas party will take place in Friday Dec 9th at 6:00pm at Jar Menighets Hus. The venue is located next to Jar Kirke in Bærum (map) and is a short drive from Oslo (10mins). Limited car parking is available and the number 121 bus to Sandvika/Lokeberg stops right out the front. You can also take the t-bane to Ringstabekk (Bekkestua linje) and walk 10 mins to the venue.

This should be a great event for adults and children alike. Entry is free and some traditional Norwegian Christmas foods will be available. Australian meat pies will also be available for sale. Feel free to bring your own food and drink, however we ask that no alcohol be consumed at the venue.

We are arranging a number of kids activities including gingerbread decoration, letters to Santa and there may even be a visit from the big man in red. Some small gifts for the kids have been arranged so make sure that you register your attendance on the form below. This will also help us with our catering. Please also indicate if you are interested in bringing a dessert (e.g. cake, pav or kransekaker) that can be shared with others. The more that do this the more 'hyggelig' the evening will be!

Please help us with our catering and gifts for the kids by completing the short registration form below before Thursday December 8th.

https://docs.google.com/a/aan.no/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFIyNFpWNVBoUUY0UVVFYTE4eWNlVHc6MA#gid=0

God jul!

2011 AFL Grand Final

posted 26 Sep 2011 00:12 by Shane West

The 2011 AFL Grand Final will be shown at the Dubliner, Oslo (http://www.dubliner.no) on Saturday Oct 1st. The game will commence around 2:30pm with pre-game interviews and entertainment shown prior to this time. Homemade Aussie meat pies will be available for purchase.

If you plan on attending please do not leak or allude to the final result, as many in attendance will not know the outcome of the game. If you do so, you risk the wrath of some very irritated footy followers.

So bring out your team colours and see you there!

Mushies Anyone?

posted 11 Sep 2011 11:46 by Shane West [ updated 22 Sep 2011 12:47 ]

Ever catch yourself jealously eyeing off Sunday walkers leaving the forest with baskets full of fresh mushrooms? Then join us in Østmarka on October 2nd for the first ever AAN mushroom course and forest walk!

We have organised an expert to talk you through the different types of mushrooms and then to join you on a mushroom picking adventure through the forest. You will stop off along the way to put your new knowledge into practice and we have been told that Østmarka will still be abound with mushies at this time of year, especially chanterelle. The afternoon will be rounded off around a camp fire beside Nøklevann where you will enjoy a meal (BYO) together. The program is set from 1100-1500.

Our expert will provide you with written information in both English and Norwegian which you to use as a reference in the future. Lucky for us he is also a translator and is happy to run the course in English.

Please sign up and pay at the following link by 5pm Tuesday Sept 27:

https://www.deltager.no/2011_mushroom_picking_course_02102011

It is open to members (120kr) and non-members (150kr). There is a discount for families and the kids can pick for free!

2011 AAN Family BBQ

posted 9 Aug 2011 11:29 by Shane West [ updated 27 Aug 2011 02:51 ]

Due to the weather today and the forecast weather for tomorrow, AAN must unfortuntely cancel the family BBQ that was to be held at Ekebergsletta. We regret that we have to do this, however we will plan on holding another family event later in the year. Most likely a family Xmas party in December.

If you have pre-ordered sausages either Simon White or Shane West will be in contact with you today to arrange pickup or delivery.

AAN has about 15kgs of sausages avalable for sale due to the cancellation of the BBQ. If you would like to purchase any sausages (100kr/kg members, 120kr/kg non-members) please email info@aan.no. First in best dressed.

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This great tradition continues this year with the 2011 AAN Family BBQ planned for 1pm August 28th (postponed by one week due to the national day of mourning planned for the 21st) at Ekebergsletta near the rugby field. Limited car parking is available or it is possible to take the number 19 or 18 tram to Sportsplassen and walk the short distance.

Many of the favourites from previous years are back on the program this year:

- BBQ lunch - home made cumberland sausages (vegetarian option available) served with salads, bread/ lompe, sauces and soft drinks.

50 kr per plate for members

70 kr per plate for non-members

Children under 13 yrs eat for free and soft drinks will be available free of charge.

- Pre-purchasing of home-made cumberland sausages to be collected on the day (2kg and 5kg batches). The sausages can be pre-ordered and paid for at the following link before 1pm Wednesday Aug 24th - https://www.deltager.no/sausage_drive_2011

100kr/ kg for members

120kr/ kg for non-members

- We aim to have some sports clinics for the kids and the big kids who need to brush up on their skills!

Please help us with our catering for the day by indicating if you will be attending by completing this registration form by Thursday August 25th. We will send an sms to everyone who has registered on the afternoon of the 27th to let you know if the event is going ahead or not - we are hoping the weather will be as kind to us this year as it has in the past but we can never be sure. We are also looking to arrange an alternate venue if the weather is looking wet. AAN will keep you informed on developments.

We look forward to seeing you all for a relaxing day together in the Norwegian sunshine!

Annual remembrance ceremony for R.A.A.F Airman Oliver

posted 20 Jul 2011 12:28 by Shane West

The annual remembrance ceremony will be taking place at the R.A.A.F. Airman Oliver`s grave at Unnersbo Gravlund in Larvik on 11th August at 1 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please ring Mollie Holst, tel no. 32 81 60 02 for further information.

July Pub Night

posted 20 Jul 2011 12:17 by Shane West

There will be no official representation from AAN at the pub night on Thursday July 21st due to the summer holiday period. While AAN won't be there we do encourage others to show up if you are in town.

AAN pub nights are held at Forrest and Brown in Frogner and typically commence from 6pm. If the weather is good you may find a few Aussies there even earlier!

From Eidvsold Qld to Griffith University - the history of Norwegian migration to Australia

posted 17 Jun 2011 05:52 by Shane West

Join Fredrik Larsen, Aftenposten journalist and historian, for a journey of Norwegian migration to Australia. Fredrik will take us through several waves of migration from the days of convicts to the most recent group of Norwegians to embark on the journey Down Under - university students. Along the way we will meet the Archer family who are not only responsible for building the polar ship 'Fram', but also for building up a part of Queensland, namely Eidsvold. Their legacy does not end there as they are also credited for founding the northern Qld town of Rockhampton.

Fredrik is writing his masters about the history of Norwegian migration to Australia and his enthusiasm for the topic is infectious. Please come and join us for an evening of tales and reflections on historical and contemporary links between two countries we hold close to our hearts!.

Presentation and discussion will be in English.

Time and date: 1900, Thursday June 23rd.
Venue: The Dubliner, back room. Map here.
Cost: members free, non-members 50 kr (payable on the night).
Food and beverages: Food and drinks available for purchase at the bar.

Please register through the link below before 1200 June 22nd.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDhpZEJGZjhNVFdUTm9EZ01pLTJjckE6MA

Please note: this event will replace the 'Know Your Rights Evening' planned for June 22nd.

| Attachments: Norwegians in Australia.docx

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