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Scan Magazine | Contents

Contents COVER FEATURE 8

Louisa Bojesen | Determination Can Take You Anywhere

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DESIGN 12 We Love This | Design That Matters

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FOOD 14 Restaurant of the Month: Poncho no 8 | How a Dane Met the Burrito 16 Merry, Merry Scandi Christmas | Bronte on Scandinavian Christmas 18 TotallySwedish | Gearing Up for Christmas

COLUMNS 20 Is it Just Me | Mette Lisby on Teenagers 20 Denmark | Ben Kersley on Danish Bacon

THEMES 22 The Scandinavian Churches | Comfort for Soul and Body 33 Schools – Moving to Sweden? | The Best Schools for International Children

TRAVEL

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28 Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek | Explore Mummies, Marble and Monet 30 The Royal Danish Ballet | One of the Oldest Ballet Companies in Europe 31 The Old Town in Aarhus | Centuries of Christmas Magic

COP15 IN COPENHAGEN 37 Sustainability Does Not have to Hamper the Economy | Ewa Björling, Minister of Trade, Sweden

SCAN BUSINESS 40 Business Talents with the X Factor | 1CT 42 Quiver Management | Coaches at the Top

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THEME 45 Conferences in Stavanger | Open, Energetic and Innovative!

REGULARS & COLUMNS 54 You are your calendar | 55 Expenses and Tax 56 Chamber News | Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish Chambers of Commerce for the UK 60 Scan News | Scandinavian Newsflash | 62 Scandinavian Music and Culture 66 Culture Calendar | Your Scandinavian Cultural Events

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Scan Magazine | Editor’s Note

Dear Reader, Winter may be approaching and the days getting colder and shorter, but at Scan Magazine we don’t feel we have anything to be downbeat about - on the contrary! This month brought great news for us and our readers, as Scan Magazine became an inflight magazine! (For more on this fantastic news see the news section.)

To celebrate this great step in the media world what is more appropriate than presenting to you one of the most successful Danes in this industry, Louisa Bojesen? Besides, having had the pleasure of interviewing Bojesen, I found the CNBC host’s confident and encouraging attitude awfully catchy, so if you feel the winter blues sneaking up on you, this may be just the cure.

Winter, of course, also means Christmas and although a little early (though not according to the shop-window decorators!), we at Scan Magazine have done our best to prepare you for this festive season. Our reporter Emelie visited all the Scandinavian churches to find out how they celebrate the special holiday and when their renowned Christmas bazaars take off. (Find out on page 22)

ing going or even if the thought just occurred to you now, turn to page 28 and be convinced.

For many, the changes brought by the last year have meant that going for short Christmas breaks is not enough. They want a more permanent change and especially Sweden’s green and well-organised society seems to have tempted many to leave the UK. This, of course, involves many upheavals, especially for the children in the family. We have therefore put together a selection of the best international schools in Sweden and the UK which we hope can provide some assistance.

So don’t hesitate, turn the pages; we hope you enjoy reading the magazine just as much as we enjoyed making it!

Signe Hansen, Editor

However, many choose to use the extra holidays to take a short city-break and for this Denmark is an obvious destination, not only for those with family there, but also for Britons looking for an extraordinary extended weekend. We went ahead of you to investigate what are the “must sees” in the capital Copenhagen and the second largest city Aarhus. So if you are going, or consider-

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Scan Magazine | Contributors

Regular Contributors Signe Hansen (Editor) has an MA in Journalism and has been working as a freelance reporter in London.

She is now the editor of Scan Magazine. Having previously worked with television, radio, web and local news, the good story is always her priority.

Emelie Krugly has worked on a number of Swedish newspapers.

After travelling extensively, she is now based in London and is responsible for Scan's news section. She can be contacted any time regarding an event or story: emelie@scanmagazine.co.uk.

Bronte Blomhoj runs Scandi Kitchen in London, a Scandinavian deli/cafe. Bronte, who has studied in Edinburgh and has a background in investment banking, has lived in London for 7 years. She writes Scan Magazine’s monthly food column.

Nia Kajastie was born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, and moved to London in 2005 to study writing. With a BA in Journalism & Creative Writing, she now describes herself as a parttime writer and grammar stickler.

Karolina Oestlin is a London-based Swedish freelance journalist, who has found her way back to journalism after several years in branding.

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Mette Lisby is Denmark’s leading female comedian. She invites you to laugh along with her monthly humour columns. Since her stand-up debut in 1992, Mette has hosted the Danish versions of “Have I Got News For You” and “Room 101”.

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Originally from Denmark, Thomas has a background in Economic consultancy. He is now on a personal mission to take Brand Scandinavia to new heights. Thomas lives in Blackheath with his much better half and 1 year old son.

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Louisa Bojesen

“The worst thing that can happen is that you get a big fat no!�

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Louisa Bojesen

Louisa Bojesen “Determination can take you anywhere”

By Signe Hansen | Photos: David Bering When Louisa Bojesen greets Scan Magazine at precisely 9.15am, she has just come off air after three hours of live reporting on the financial markets on CNBC’s flagship programme Squawk Box Europe. Realising that we are doing the interview in English, she quickly asks to move the conversation somewhere quieter; she does not want to talk about herself with everybody around – perhaps a hint of modesty that may be attributed to her Danish upbringing. But apart from that a picture of Bojesen, who can count Denmark, the USA, the UK, the Middle East and Ghana among her workplaces, is almost what you would expect to find if you look up the term “international success”.

Her day today, like most others, started at 3.30 am, but although, she says, she is not a morning person, Bojesen still thinks of her job as her “dream job”. But then again, the adrenalin that flows with being broadcast live to 350 million households all over Europe should be enough to keep anybody awake and maybe also a bit nerve-wracked.

Thrown in at the deep end 34-year-old Louisa Bojesen is, however, not just anybody and although she admits to loving the adrenalin kick, her self-secure and straightforward ways ensure that nobody confuses adrenalin with nervousness.

What is characteristic about Bojesen is not so much her typical Danish blonde hair or slender figure; it is how she can make a career that would make most people green with envy sound like a rather minor achievement yet at the same time seem fully to appreciate how privileged she is – an attitude many unsuccessfully try to exude. “When I

started at CNBC, I was quite young and I was thrown in at the deep end. But I had some great people to learn from and I think you learn by doing,” she says. “Determination is 90 per cent of it. If you are determined to do anything, as long as you keep at it and if you are a normal, bright person, eventually you will succeed.”

From Birkerød to Chicago Being a famous news presenter was, however, not a lifelong dream of Bojesen’s. No, when growing up in Birkerød, she thought she wanted to be a doctor; but first, the young girl, who because of her father’s job as an economist had already had a taste of international life with him and her American mother in Seattle and Baghdad, chose to move to Chicago to study Political Science, Philosophy and Pre-medicine at Loyola University.

Afterwards, she ended up in the city’s banking industry because, she rather puzzlingly explains, that was an industry she did not know anything about. “When I was done with school in the US, it was the mid-nineties. I was still not 100 per cent sure that I wanted to go to medical school so I thought: what do I know very little about and what is super exciting? It was trading,” she explains adding, “I was in the middle of Chicago, a big pulsating city, and I trained at one of the larger financial institutions and ended up working at Chicago Board of Trade. It was a brilliant, absolutely brilliant, and really adrenalin pumping time.”

Back to Copenhagen and on to London It was the adrenalin that Bojesen missed when she returned to Copenhagen to take up her medical studies and when an ad came up for CNBC Nordic in 2000, she

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seized the chance and applied. “They were looking for someone with a strong journalism background or strong financial background and I thought: well I kind of have a little bit of both in that I have always been good at telling stories. The worst thing that can happen is that you get a big fat no,” she says with a confidence that can only come naturally, adding: “Once I started doing the job, I just became submerged in it and I really found my spot. I absolutely loved the job, you have to use your head and at the same time it is fun and entertaining.”

CNBC’s viewers loved her too, and when CNBC Nordic closed down, Bojesen moved to the channel’s London headquarters.

Aviva, Richard Harvey, who was working very closely with Concern Universal. We agreed that it would make sense for me to follow him on one of his trips and I brought a camera man. Everybody was working in their spare time in order to make it happen and we were just lucky that CNBC chose to air the documentary so many times.

How did you experience Africa?

There are so many issues to tackle in Africa; it is such a huge continent. But Ghana as a country has so much potential so it is just interesting to go into more depth with the broad ranging impact of climate change. It was very worthwhile, it was an opportunity to go out and learn about things that you would never have seen otherwise, like the disaster of flooding.

From London to the Middle East In London Bojesen became the anchor of the morning show Squawk Box Europe but also worked in several other positions within the News organisation. One recurrent job was her covering of the World Economic Forum for the Middle East. Bojesen’s interest in the region has grown so keen that she started taking Arabic lessons last year. “I cannot brag of speaking fluently though,” she quickly stresses, “but I am learning to read and write slowly but surely.”

It is hard not to admire Bojesen, her work and her belief in herself or maybe one should rather say her belief in what you can do if you believe in yourself. While talking with some very successful people will leave you just envious, Bojesen’s attitude is also very contagious, so after half an hour’s pep talk I set off to conquer the world!

I asked her what had fascinated her so much about the region. “We lived in Baghdad when I was a child for a year so maybe subconsciously the interest comes from there.

But in my later years I have worked both in Jordan and Egypt and I had the pleasure of talking to Queen Rania of Jordan at her palace and for some reason I just feel more attracted to the region. I think that we in the Western world underestimate the financial powerhouse that the Middle East is.”

What do you do when you really want to spoil yourself?

And then to Ghana But it is not all about finance. In her spare time Bojesen likes to paint, visit friends and family in Denmark and then, of course, do the odd documentary exploring the impact of the environment and poverty. In 2008 she filmed the documentary Outbound Africa for CNBC.

Five facts you definitely did not know about the tough news presenter: An upper back massage. I often go to my favourite Thai massage place in London, they really know how to give deep tissue massage.

How much time do you spend on your looks in the morning?

Surprisingly little. I do my makeup in the morning and that takes me about 7 minutes and then I have somebody who does my hair. I am a wash-and-go kind of girl.

What is your favourite drink when out?

Very sweet water melon martini.

What is the best film you have watched recently?

I know it is a bit odd, but I watched Fur with Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Junior and I thought I would hate it, but I actually loved it. It is a very strange movie, nobody heard about it. I like the quirky movies.

How did you get the idea for this documentary?

Who is your favourite actor?

I always wanted to donate some of my vacation time to help out and by chance I was interviewing the CEO of

Who can say no to Jack Nicolson?

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Left: Just a week after its opening people were queuing up for burritos at Poncho No 8. Right: The interior at Poncho No 8 is airy and light much like a trendy Copenhagen café

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Poncho no 8 – How a Dane met the burrito

By Helene Oxfeldt Lauridsen

Hidden down a side street to the trendy Old Spitalfield’s Market near Liverpool Street station, Poncho no 8 serves delicious juicy burritos for lunch, for a fiver.

It’s vibrant and healthy food in a hurry. We went to visit the two-week-old success and, WOW, these are without exaggeration the best burritos we have ever had.

Danish Nicholas Troen who graduated from LSE this year and former Goldman Sachs banker Frank Yeung, both 24 years old, have been friends since they met at university seven years ago. They share a love for burritos and business, and bravely set up Poncho no 8 in a time of recession.

Scandinavian style Poncho no 8 is equivalent to a trendy Copenhagen café, thanks to the ingenious design team Something From Us. It is airy and light, while the wooden floor’s exciting colourful pattern and the Verner Panton Lamps, gives it a unique Scandinavian touch. But here the resemblance to

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Scandinavia stops; one quick look at the menu, where there are no meatballs/ frikadeller in sight, reminds you that it’s all about burritos.

The recipe for success “The products are locally sourced; freshness and quality is key to our success,” says Nicholas. Everything is freshly prepared each day by the Mexican chef, who shows me how to layer a burrito. Step one is a warm tortilla pancake, then rice, black beans and one of the four kinds of meat, which marinate for 24 hours in different spices; after that you pick your salads and sauces. The succulent char grilled chicken, which I have, marinates in cumin, limejuice, paprika, salt and pepper. All the recipes are the hard work of Nicholas, Frank and Frank’s mum, who has tasted heaps of burritos to reach perfection.

Record eating While Signe beat the Poncho no 8 record for eating a veggie burrito fastest, nicest

and without spilling – most impressive according to the boys, who see a lot of messy burrito eating – I had a go with the nachos, which are specially made for Poncho no 8, and the Picante salsa. I pride myself on being a spicy food lover, but the Picante salsa nearly got the better of me, so I stuck to the gorgeous homemade guacamole.

After a very satisfying meal we spray our hands with some lovely Quash sanitizer, which you find on every table, and leave the boys to the burritos and say: “See you soon – we will definitely be back for more.”

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Scan Magazine | Food | Merry, Merry Scandi Christmas

A traditional Scandinavian Christmas lunch includes plenty of snow, home-cooked food like herrings, Christmas ham and rice pudding; and not least the spicy drink aquavit.

Merry, Merry Scandi Christmas There is a knock at the door at 7:30 in the morning.

Outside, Agneta and Björn are standing in their smartest clothes sporting Rudolf-type red noses that act like fog lights against the glistening Christmas snow.

“God jul,” they say. “What on earth are you doing here at 7:30 am,” ask the Danish hosts. Never invite Swedes for ‘Jule Frokost’ – in Denmark, frokost means lunch. In Sweden it means breakfast. “Not to worry,” says Björn, and produces a sneaky bottle of aquavit from inside his jacket: “It’s a bit cold, you know.” Of course it is. As Danes, they join him only too eagerly in an early toast. Welcome to the Scandinavian Christmas lunch.

The Scandinavian Christmas is shrouded in utter darkness from the outside, with the newly fallen snow reflecting the faint light from the sky above. Every house is filled with candles, warm log fires and an abundance of cosy feelings, gladly shared with each and every one (especially after a few shots of the traditional aquavit snaps, a 40% alcohol made of grain and spices).

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By Bronte Blomhoj

Well before Christianity came to Scandinavia, we celebrated the full circle of the year: the festivals of light and the winter solstice. It still carries its original name in Scandinavia: “Juletid” meaning “yuletide” – a literal translation of which is “The change”. While our countries are covered in pitch black darkness most of the day, the winter solstice comes along on the 22nd of December to let us know that the days are getting longer and soon we’ll once again awaken from our hibernation – that there is an end in sight to the cold.

The Norwegians turn up right on time for the Christmas Smorgasbord. Those Norwegians, they are always on time – so very precise they are. With them they bring the traditional Norwegian dishes of Lutefisk and Pinnekjot.

Lutefisk is literally cod soaked in plutonium. Actually, it’s not really plutonium, but “lye” which is actually an ingredient used in drain cleaner. Basically, lutefisk is air dried fish that is re-soaked and then cooked. Delicious.

Pinnekjot is also delicious, but rather smelly - dried lamb racks, re-cooked over several hours and served warm. No

Scan Magazine | Food | Merry, Merry Scandi Christmas

ingredients in pinnekjot can be used to nuke a small country. Haakon and Marit hand over the treasures for the smorgasbord and receive warm mugs of Scandinavian glögg from their hosts – no Scandinavian Christmas visit is complete without this hot mulled wine, spiced with cinnamon, dried Seville orange peel and cloves. Björn enjoys another aquavit.

The doorbell rings. Teemu and Oona, the Finnish friends, are standing outside wearing t-shirts. “Call this winter?” they ask: “Let’s have a BBQ and then let’s go to the sauna.” Always cheery souls, the Finnish friends. At least they brought plenty of vodka for the party – along with their Christmas dishes of rice pudding and wonderful Finnish ham. “By the way, Father Christmas is from Korvatunturi,” they proclaim. The Danes laugh and pretend to agree – everyone in Denmark knows he lives on Greenland. Although the Norwegians think he lives on the North Pole. The Swedes know he is from Mora in Sweden. Anyone really important is from Sweden, like Alfred Nobel and ABBA and “Call this Basshunter.

Next, the sliced meats – air cured Norwegian ham, lamb salami, thick slices of mustard baked Swedish Christmas ham. The bright purple beetroot and apple salad stands out from the crowd and complements the Swedish and Danish meatballs perfectly. The potato gratin with anchovies, Jansson’s Temptation, appears on the table.

Sliced belly of pork from Denmark with super crispy crackling is brought in. Björn is lost in the hallway trying to find the bathroom. The Danes are having an in-joke in the corner about trying to re-invade Sweden to reclaim Skaane.

Dessert after such a feast is always tricky: nobody is really hungry, but everyone needs more food to soak up the aquavit. Creamed rice pudding with chopped almonds, served cold with a warm cherry sauce is a popular option.

Once a portion of this has been eaten, there is less chance of spontaneous dancing to AQUA’s greatest hits, which will inevitably find its way onto the stereo at some point. Björn is still lost in the hallway talking to a coat rack and Haakon and Teemo are having a winter? discussion about the importance of Let’s have a BBQ something seriously important that simply and then let’s go must be sorted before... something. It’s Time for lunch to begin: a feast of very, very important. At 3 pm, the annual Scandinavian smorgasbord dishes served to the sauna.” repeat of the Donald Duck cartoon show up for what is to be the Yule Lunch, hours of slow eating and drinking in the company of family and starts on TV and everything stops for a while: it is against friends, sheltered from the snow and the darkness the law to miss this programme. outside. To begin with, a party of dressed up pickled herring is brought out: mustard sauce for the Swedes, And then it starts to snow outside, the snowflakes lighting curried herring for the Danes, spiced sour herring for the up the winter darkness like little crystals. The house is full Norwegians and onion flavour for the Finns. Every few of candle light and warm feelings. Someone brings out a bites complemented perfectly with a shot of ice cold pot of strong Scandinavian coffee and Pepparkakor aquavit – it both brings out and hides the flavours in ginger biscuits - and everyone forgets about the terrible perfect unison. The lunch is complemented by an knitted hat they got off Auntie Agnes and the fact that it abundance of Christmas beers such as Tuborg’s Julebryg costs a month’s salary to get a taxi to take them home – a wonderful, deep, strong dark lager, bound to help get later. Björn finally finds his way back to the table, offers everyone another snaps and tells them he loves them all, the party started. very very much. Christmas in Scandinavia: such a warm Then the rest of the fish dishes make their entrance: and cosy affair. cured salmon with mustard and dill sauce, prawns and egg, fried fish fillets with lashings of piccalilli remoulade Bronte Blomhoj is the owner of Scandinavian Kitchen in dressing. Björn has another aquavit with Teemu and London, a cafe and shop that stocks all the food you need starts to reminisce about the good old days when they for a traditional Scandinavian Christmas. www.scandikhunted for moose with their bare hands and jumped naked itchen.co.uk During particularly festive Christmas lunches into the freezing lakes after a good trip to the sauna. she frequently gets lost in hallways and talks to coat racks.

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Scan Magazine | Food | TotallySwedish is gearing up for Christmas

Left: Annethe Nathan opened up TotallySwedish in Marylebone three years ago. Right. For Christmas the shop will be stocked with favourites such as Swedish Christmas ham, mulled wine and aquavit.

TotallySwedish is gearing up for Christmas

By Emelie Krugly | Photo: Magnus Arrevad

The charming shop TotallySwedish is stocked with favourites such as filmjolk, Dala Horses and moccasins for children.

The shop, which is located in Marylebone, was first opened by Annethe Nathan four years ago.

“It was a coincidence that it happened,” Nathan says. “Initially I was planning to open a coffee Shop and Bakery and called around to try to find collaborators within the community. I called the “Swedish Affär” which used to be in the very same premises and they told me that they were selling the shop.”

TotallySwedish’s re-launched online shop now covers mainland UK with free delivery

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on orders up to 15Kg for the first two weeks of November.

Christmas ham and aquavit Christmas is an important tradition for Swedes and preparations and planning are underway. “Swedish Christmas is special, people spend a lot of time decorating their homes and food is very important.

We will be stocked up with Christmas ham, meatballs, smoked salmon, pickled herring and of course plenty of aquavit,” says Nathan.

For that special Christmas ham and other seasonal specialities, including hampers, orders must be placed before 1 December.

For last minute shoppers opening times

are from 10am until 1pm on 24 December.

On weekdays during November (except during the 19, 21 and 22, when the Christmas Bazaar is on at the Swedish Church) Annethe is running a promotion for Scan readers. Buy saffron or cinnamon buns and get a free Lofbergs Lilla Coffee.

The shop is located at 32 Crawford Street, Marylebone, London (nearest tubes: Marble Arch, Baker St and Edgware Rd).

For more info visit www.totallyswedish.com

Scan Magazine | Columns | Humour

IS IT JUST ME...

Who, at the receiving end of questions from today’s teenagers, feels OLD? Like when my 13 year old niece recently inquired how we managed to get by without mobile phones “in the old days”. “Do you know what?” I said, “actually we learned to make up our minds, stick to what we planned, and show up on time.” My sarcasm clearly went undetected, so I cranked it up a notch. “And will you imagine, when we were with our friends we talked to them - the actual people WHO WERE IN THE ROOM WITH US - instead of texting everybody else. Of course we didn’t have computers….” This is where she interrupted me, startled: “Are you THAT old?”

Her face gave way to the sort of pity normally reserved for people in nursing homes. You know, people whom we can’t possibly fathom have anything to look forward to except death and maybe the occasional cake on Sundays.

Denmark There are so many wonderful things about Scandinavia: there’s Norway, with its fjords and mountains, Finland with lakes and wilderness, Sweden, with forests and archipelagos... and then there’s Denmark, known primarily for its bacon.

It might seem disingenuous to suggest that an entire country’s reputation is based on supplying the world with the filling for a bacon butty and I’m willing to admit that there is more to Denmark than just bacon. There are sausages too.

‘What about Danish pastries?’ I hear you cry! ‘A fallacy!’ say I, for in Denmark they are known simply as ‘pastries’.

So we’re agreed. Bacon and sausages.

Where would England’s legions of lorry drivers be without the Danish contribution to the Great British All Day Breakfast?

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By Mette Lisby “Wow!” she burst out. “Did you even have tellies back then?”

Sometimes, when people’s sense of actual reality is that far off, it is easier to play along with their assumptions, than start correcting them. I suspect the same philosophy explains why nobody stops people playing the tuba.

Also, going along with her flawed timeline provided me the opportunity to avenge the not inconsiderable amount of extra years unexpectedly put upon me.

“Forget TVs. Have you heard the expression iron age?” I asked her. She nodded, eyes wide open, sensing the presence of history. “Do you know when that was?” My question was not surprisingly met with a convincing “not really” “1920s” I said without hesitation. “When Iron Man was born.”

“Really?” she said, almost out of breath.

“Yes. It was an immensely important period in human history.” I paused, self-

importantly, and dealt the final blow: “That is when people started ironing.”

She believed my every word. Now, apart from naïve teenagers who are going to flunk miserably at their history-exams, who says old people can’t have fun? TALKING, not texting.

Mette Lisby is Denmark’s leading female comedian. She invites you to laugh along with her monthly humour columns. Since her stand-up debut in 1992, Mette has hosted the Danish versions of “Have I Got News For You” and “Room 101”. Mette currently lives in London.

By Ben Kersley Eating Danish pastries, presumably?

While most of Denmark’s bacon finds its way onto the greasy, ketchup-smeared plates of Britain’s corner caffs, the Danes have kept their pride and joy on home soil.

The bright red sausage called pølse is Denmark’s unofficial national dish. It is served on a paper plate with dried onions, pickled cucumber and remoulade and as convenience food goes, it’s a lot less effort than fish and chips.

Pølse stands have become so ubiquitous in Denmark’s cities, towns and village squares, that according to a recent scientific study, no matter where you find yourself in Denmark, and whatever the time of day, you are never further than 50 metres from a freshly cooked pølse.

There is little evidence pointing to why it is such a bright red, but one theory sug-

gests that it is to make it easily spotted, and thus confiscated, if it is carried over the borders of another country (Germans also love a sausage, but not one that reminds them of getting sunburnt on a nudist beach).

So next time you are in Scandinavia’s most southern land, see red and seek out the pølse! Take a bite, chew, and as you swallow, appreciate that this is no simple hot dog, but a Great Dane.

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The Scandinavian Churches – Comfort for Soul and Body The Scandinavian churches in London are not just about sermons and psalms. No, they actually host an array of events and activities which provide comfort for both body and soul, especially around Christmas time.

Every country has different traditions and customs around the holidays and one way of getting to experience the religious and popular traditions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland is to visit one of the Scandinavian churches. All four churches, or some of their connected associations, have annual Christmas bazaars and fairs where guests can buy a lot of the traditional Scandinavian Christmas goodies, crafts and decorations. As anyone who has visited will know, the bazaars are hugely popular and therefore an excellent way to catch up with Scandinavian

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By Emelie Krugly | Intro by Signe Hansen

society while browsing around in the sweet smell of Christmas and enjoying the many treats on offer.

But there is also a more serious side to the churches’ work as Christmas is a time where many feel lonely or isolated and seek consolation at the church. Popular Christmas ceremonies are held at all the churches and are gathering points for many homesick Scandinavians, who find comfort in the traditional Scandinavian church rituals and solidarity with fellow church goers.

Scan Magazine’s reporter Emelie Krugly visited all four churches and their Rectors to have a talk about their mission, their work, and their special Christmas traditions. Find out more on the next four pages.

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The Norwegian Church’s annual Christmas Fair takes place Friday, November 20 from 11am6pm, Saturday, November 21 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 22 from 12.30pm-5pm at 1 St Olav’s Square London, SE16 7JB Above Rector and Senior Chaplain, Torbjørn Holt. Bottom right, the interior of the church. Left the Norwegian church in Rotherhithe, London. Photos: Marianne Wie

The Norwegian Church – Where the Community Meets The Norwegian Church, St Olav’s in Rotherhithe, London, is a popular hub for the Nowegian expat society in London. Every week, around 100 Norwegians turn up for the Sunday ceremony and the following traditional waffles, home-made cakes and coffee.

two services: one at 11 am in Esher and one at 3pm in the Church followed by a traditional Christmas dinner.

But the rest of the week is also full of activities like mother and toddler groups, a ladies’ club and a Saturday School. As we close in on Christmas, still more comes along including the popular Christmas Fair.

History and mission

Other events gearing up for Christmas include Remembrance Day on November 8 and a Christmas concert on December 5.

There has been a Norwegian church in London since the late 17th century; the current church building, St Olav's, however, was consecrated in 1927, its foundation stone being laid by Crown Prince Olav (later King Olav V of Norway).

Christmas Celebrations Christmas is eagerly anticipated at the Norwegian church and preparations have already begun. “Christmas is a strong tradition for Norwegians and has a big impact on our lives,” says Rector and Senior Chaplain, Torbjørn Holt. The Christmas services therefore have a very high attendance and on Christmas Eve there are

Today, Torbjørn Holt spends much of his time on the move both in London and around the rest of the UK visiting offices, homes, Norwegian networking events and students.

“My vision is for the church to be seen as a home where the community meets,” he

stresses and adds: “we have an open house six days a week.”

Facts about the Norwegian Church - 25,000 people visit the church every year - 2,500 people visit the annual Christmas Bazaar - The priests are travelling around the country giving services in the following cities: Aberdeen, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Newcastle - The congregation is part of the Church of Norway through Sjømannskirken (The Norwegian Church Abroad) - Nearest tube stations: Bermondsey or Canada Water For more details visit: www.sjomannskirken.no/london

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The Swedish Christmas Fair takes place on November 19 from 11am-20pm, November 21 from 11am-18pm and November 22 from 13pm17pm at Ulrika Eleonora Church, 6-11 Harcourt Street, London, W1H 4AG

Right. Rector at the Swedish church Michael Persson. Left: The Swedish Church in Ulrika Eleonora Church in Harcourt Street.

Photos: Emma Wieslander

The Swedish Church in London With a programme that includes Senior Lunches, Young in London evenings and Open House days for parents and young children, there is no doubt that the Swedish Church in London has a very diverse congregation.

Actually there are two Swedish churches in London: the Swedish Church in Ulrika Eleonora Church in Harcourt Street, and the Swedish Seamen’s Church in Lower Road. Both have plenty of events to help you find the Christmas spirit.

Christmas celebrations Among the highlights of Christmas is, of course, the church’s festive Christmas Fair. Another is the Lucia celebration at St Paul’s Cathedral on December 11, where the Ulrika Eleonora choir will perform.

But there are many more events and serv-

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– A Home from Home

ices before and during Christmas, including a “julbord/smörgåsbord” on December 24 and an early morning Christmas Service on the 25th in the Seamen’s church. And it does not stop there: on January 17 there is the traditional Julgransplundring party for children where Christmas decorations are excitably plundered from the tree before the tree is thrown out!

with new people: “We will learn something about everyday life if we are brave enough to expose ourselves to relationships with other people.”

Facts about the Swedish Church -

History and mission The Swedish church was established in London almost 300 years ago and Rector Michael Persson says he would like the church to be seen as a home from home for those new to the city. “A Swedish home at its best where all who visit are recognised and welcomed.” He therefore encourages people who visit the church to try to recognise God in the world around them and not be afraid of making contact

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The Swedish Church in London has 135,000 visitors every year During the Lucia celebration the Church has between 7,0008,000 visitors Around 6,000 visitors are due to visit the Christmas Bazaar.

The nearest Underground station is Edgware Road on the Circle Line or Marylebone on the Bakerloo or Jubilee lines

For more details visit: www.swedishchurch.com

The Finnish Church’s Christmas Fair takes place from November 20 to November 28 starting at 12 noon each day (for closing times visit website listed below) at the Finnish Church in London, 33 Albion Street, London SE16 7HZ

Top right, The Finnish Church in Albion Street. Bottom right, the interior of the Finnish Church. Left. Port Chaplain, at the Finnish church, Teemu Häll. Photos: Marianne Wie

The Finnish Church The Finnish Church in Albion Street serves the 15,000 Finns in London with an array of services, activities and facilities; one of them is a typical Finnish Sauna!

The church also has its own cafeteria where you can enjoy “the best cinnamon buns in town”, open sandwiches, and Carelian pies. But you will also find all this and more at the forthcoming Christmas Fair.

Christmas celebrations The time up to Christmas is very busy at the Finnish Church, but still Port Chaplain, Teemu Hälli looks forward to the celebrations. “On 29 November we have the carol service and on Christmas day we conduct a very emotional service where certain hymns cause people to shed a tear,” he says adding: “It’s a day when you think about your loved ones back home. It

– Like a Finnish Living Room

is hard for some to be abroad and we’re here to support them through that.”

The church also offers services to the Finns outside London and throughout the year Hälli travels around the UK conducting services.

huge contrasts, “people are people and no matter where we live in the world we’ll always share certain key issues like existential questions.”

History and mission

Facts about the Finnish Church

The Finnish Church was established in 1882, with the present building opening in 1958. This was renovated in 2006 and at the church’s cosy cafeteria Hälli explains that the goal was to achieve a homely atmosphere, to make it feel like a Finnish living room.

- The Finnish Church in London has 50,000 visitors every year - Around 7,000 visitors are due to visit the Christmas Fair this year - The church shop, Finnshop, is popular, selling much loved Finish consumables, toys and handicrafts.

- The nearest tube: Canada Water station on the Jubilee Line

“I like to see our church as a meeting point, where people share their highs and lows or simply take a break with a cup of coffee.”

Hälli hails from a small community in Finland, but stresses that though there are

For more details visit: www.finnishchurch.org.uk

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The Christmas Bazaar takes place on Saturday, November 28 from 12-5pm and Sunday, November 29 from 12-4pm, at Danish YWCA, 43 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5TF

Right: The Danish Church in Regent’s Park, London. Left: pastors, at the Danish Church, Else Hviid and Henrik Olsen.

The Danish Church – Serious and Modern As all the other Scandinavian churches, the Danish Church in Regent’s Park, London, has a very busy agenda. Activities range from literature and needlework groups to kids and film clubs, and around Christmas it gets even busier!

church with Poul Jensen. “We are helping people to get through the day in the nicest possible way. Sometimes you need a place where you feel you belong and are understood.”

The church also has its own much loved shop stocked with popular groceries and specialities from Denmark and, of course, there is the YWCA’s annual Christmas Bazaar – a must for all Danes.

Although the Danish church did not move into its current location in the neo-gothic St Katharine’s Church until 1950, it has a long history; the congregation was founded in 1692.

Christmas celebrations

But what is the mission of today’s church?

When asked, the church’s two pastors, Else Hviid and Henrik Olsen fall silent for a moment before Else Hviid answers: “The Danish Church doesn’t have a vision like the Swedish and Norwegian. We are a Christian church and our main objective is to spread ‘the good news’. At the same time we aim to be both a serious and a modern church.”

History and mission

One of the popular events around Christmas is the Lucia celebration on December 13. But the most popular services are on Christmas Eve when many homesick Danes come together for support and celebration.

“Loneliness is a difficult thing,” remarks Dorte Jensen, who co-manages the

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Photos: Emma Wieslander

Facts about the Danish Church - The London congregation is part of the Danske Sømands og Udlands Kirker (DSUK) which is affiliated to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark.

- Around 100,000 visit the Danish Church every year - On average 70 people take part in the Sunday service - About 110 children go to the church’s Saturday Language School.

- Address: 4 St. Katharine’s Precinct, Regent’s Park, NW1 4HH London - Nearest Underground stations: Camden Town or Great Portland Street.

For more details visit: www.danskekirke.org

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Right. The Winter Garden at Glyptoteket. Left: The beautiful building of Glyptoteket is located right next to Tivoli in Copenhagen.

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By Signe Hansen | Photos: Courtesy of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Going to Copenhagen? If there is one thing you should not miss when visiting the charming capital of Denmark, it is a visit to The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek where you can stroll through Europe’s largest collections of Ancient Mediterranean art.

Besides, Glyptoteket, as it is commonly known, with its red bricks, spires and dome, is a perfect example of the beautiful architecture which adorns Copenhagen.

sarro to Renoir and Van Gogh, are included and we have practically one of the best collections in the world of Paul Gauguin.

So in that way we are one of the leading museums outside France for French art,” says Director Flemming Friborg Popular mummies

greens under the huge glass dome and maybe enjoy some of Café Glyptoteket’s home-made specialities. You could of course also choose to honour the history of the museum which was founded in 1888 by the famous Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen, by enjoying another of his legacies, the Carlsberg beer!

As the museum is located right next to the amusement park Tivoli, this may also be a clever way to induce the children to study both modern and classic arts.

6,000 years of art history The museum may be best known for its fantastic collection of ancient sculptures, but it also has a remarkable collection of modern art which amounts to about one third of the museum’s 10,500 pieces.

“Our French collection is very significant, both in a Danish perspective and in a general European perspective. All the basic representatives of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, from Monet and Pis-

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In general, we try to attract them by dealing with some of the highlights in the exhibition, especially the mummies in the Egyptian section which is very always very popular,” says Director Flemming Friborg.

In the museum’s Winter Garden visitors can relax in a setting of subtropical ever-

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Scan Magazine | Travel | The Royal Danish Ballet

Above: The Nutcracker by Kenneth Greve and Peter Langdal. YaoWei and Marcin Kupinski on stage. Photo: Henrik Stenberg.

Top right: The Old Stage. Photo: Martin Mydtskov Rønne. Bottom rIght: Lukas Ujvari as the Sugar Clown in The Nutcracker.

The Royal Danish Ballet – One of the oldest ballet companies in Europe

By Signe Hansen The Royal Danish Ballet has gained worldwide recognition for its defining combination of traditional and modern ballet. Its unique quality is distinctively presented in this winter’s programme, so if in Copenhagen, not visiting the Royal Danish Theatre is almost inexcusable.

As one of the oldest ballet companies in Europe, the Danish Royal Ballet largely owes its standing to the legacy and heritage of Agust Bournonville, Ballet Master from 1830-1877. In 2008 another worldfamous Dane, Nikolaj Hübbe, became Art Director of the ballet; Scan Magazine had the pleasure of talking to him.

Traditionally modern The next three months Hübbe and the Royal Ballet are staging three very diverse ballets: in November a new version of Bournonville’s Napoli; in December the

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traditional Russian ballet The Nutcracker and in January a combination of Bournonville’s La Sylphide and Balanchine’s Symphony in C. But which one would be best for a first visit? “I would certainly say Napoli or La Sylphide and Symphony in C. But The Nutcracker is kind of special too. It is performed all over the world during Christmas; it certainly belongs to December, so I find it hard to choose,” Hübbe says, before finally deciding,“but if you want to see the roots of the company, you should go to see Napoli and La Sylphide.”

A great heritage The mixture of traditional and modern and Danish and international ballet is not unusual to Hübbe, who has performed all over the world. He began his career at the Danish Royal Ballet School; later he danced continuously as well as staging

many of Bournonville’s ballets and he holds great respect for his predecessor.

“The standing of the Royal Danish Ballet is largely due to this man whose ballets were later to become the basis of the romantic tradition in ballet,” he says.

“Because of him the tradition of storytelling and romantic ballet was established in Copenhagen and then continued unbroken for the next 150 years.”

Hübbe’s fondness for the ballets of George Balanchine can, on the other hand, be attributed to his years as a principal dancer at the New York Ballet, where he danced many ballets of the choreographer regarded as one of the 20th century’s best.

For more information about ballets, operas and plays at the Royal Danish Theatre visit: www.kglteater.dk

Scan Magazine | Travel | The Old Town in Aarhus

Left: The Old Town in Aarhus has plenty of shopping possibilities where you can find unique gifts and crafts. Middle: Among many other fun activities is a ride through the town in a hackney carriage. Right: At Christmas the town is beautifully decorated.

The Old Town in Aarhus – Centuries of Christmas magic When you visit Den Gamle By (the Old Town) in Aarhus in December, it is not only like walking into a capsule of Christmas magic you also walk hundreds of years back in time!

The Old Town is located in the incredibly cosy Aarhus which, as the largest town in Jutland, Denmark, is worth a visit in its own right. But when that is said, no visitor should leave without having spent at least a couple of hours strolling around the 75 historical houses gathered from all over Denmark which constitute the fairytalelike Old Town.

Christmas,” says PR Manager Merete Pallesen adding, “the traditions of Christmas bind families and generations together and families with parents, grandparents and children are a major element of our visitors”.

“A visit to the Old Town takes you on an emotional trip back to the unspoiled Christmas”

By Signe Hansen Photos: Courtesy of The Old Town in Aarhus

trates the development of the Danish Christmas over the last 300 years with actors dressed in authentic costume ensuring that, though educational, it never gets boring.

The town also has plenty of possibilities for finding unique gifts, but one thing that is missing is the usual Christmas stress: “I think a lot of people are positively surprised by the calm atmosphere and I am sure that some of our guests are relieved to realise that Christmas has not always been such a gift rush.”

Take part in the magic Christmas at Hans Christian Andersen’s time The Old own presents an authentic experience of how it was to live, work and celebrate Christmas in a market town from the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century. “A visit to the Old Town is a Christmas tradition for many, it takes you on an emotional trip back to the unspoiled

With spruce festoons, gas lights and beautifully decorated shop windows the town exudes Christmas joy, and through the many special exhibitions and events you can become a part of it all: ride through town in a hackney carriage, taste the honey cakes fresh out from the wood fired stove or explore the Christmas exhibition. The exhibition enacts and illus-

The Old Town’s Christmas exhibition is open 21 November, 2009 – 3 January, 2010 (except 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January).

For more details visit: www.dengamleby.dk

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Scan Magazine | Theme | Swedish Schools

SCHOOLS – Moving to Sweden? The best schools for international children

By Signe Hansen

With London often being referred to as Sweden’s fourth biggest city there is no doubt that the UK has been an attractive and profitable home for many ambitious Swedes. But recently as the economy has turned around, many have decided to act on an often long-harboured desire to move back home to Sweden. And it is not only the Swedes who move; many Britons have also found an opportunity for new adventures in the green and wellorganised Sweden.

However, moving can be very burdensome; a new home has to be found, a car bought and, perhaps most importantly, the right school has to be found for the kids.

The last may turn out to be trickier than any of the others

as the kids, after having studied at international and/or English private schools, may have trouble adjusting to an ordinary Swedish public school.

Fortunately, Sweden’s international schools, whether they be private, independent or public schools, can help limit the scope of the changes. On the next couple of pages, we have selected some of the best solutions from the above ranging from boarding schools in the countryside to day and boarding schools in Stockholm and other major cities.

If the kids have grown too fond of the UK, there is, of course, also the option to let them stay here, and in Atlantic College we found an excellent option for those who wish to do so. See more on the next pages.

Sigtunaskolan: Heritage, new ideas and international influence Sweden’s largest boarding school, Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket, is located on the shores of Lake Mälaren in the idyllic small town of Sigtuna. With its close proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala and Arlanda International Airport, it is perfectly situated for a boarding school for international students.

“We are a Swedish school with international influences and great teachers,” Conny Lindberg, Deputy Director, describes the school. The school’s holistic approach to education means that all aspects - whether science, arts or afterschool activities - are seen as linked.

“We see the person. And we allow the talents and goals of each individual student to shape their education.”

Two-thirds of the students are Swedes who have lived abroad or whose families still do. Some are day students and others choose to board. “The boarding brings stability to everyday life that

international day schools can’t offer,” Lindberg says and explains: “Our students tend to stay - and live in the same house - from grade 9 to graduation.”

As the students live, study and get involved in the impressive range of afterschool activities that are on offer (ranging from sports to theatre, music and writing) they become close friends for life. “Former students say that the best thing about the school is the network of

close friends around the world that you build during the years at Sigtuna.”

Website: www.sshl.se Number of students: 510 (270 boarders, 240 day students) Education: International Baccalaureate, Swedish curriculum grades 7-12 Tuition fees: Yes

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Futuraskolan: A public school with an international profile

through the use of a variety of fun, hands-on activities.

The education for grades 6 to 9 is based on the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s (IBO) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is transferrable to international schools around the globe. The students can choose between a purely English-speaking education (taught by native English teachers) and a bi-lingual Swedish-English programme, which helps the students to work effectively in both languages. “Our promise is that every student is visible, challenged and successful,” says Marie Burman and concludes: “Futuraskolan is the best springboard for future world citizens.”

Futuraskolan’s international profile is a perfect fit with the community at Lidingö, an area popular with International and returning Swedish families near Stockholm. “[Futuraskolan] has an International perspective and that influences how we communicate and work together,” Headmistress at Futuraskolan Marie Burman explains. “Progressive thinking, energy and respect are key characteristics of our school culture.”

Futuraskolan was founded in 2001 and has 1,000 students from grades 1 to 9.

An English speaking pre-school, which opened in 2008 and has the capacity for 120 children, is also linked to the school.

Futuraskolan’s emphasis on science and mathematics starts in the preschool, where the children are introduced to the subjects at an early age

Website: www.futuraskolan.se Number of students: 1,000 Profile: International education with emphasis on Natural Sciences Grades: Pre-school to grade 9

Photos: James Mendelssohn

Tuition fees: No

Atlantic College – An experience for life If you and your children are looking for an established and pioneering educational opportunity for 16-18 year olds, Atlantic College could be an excellent solution; it gives its students not only an exceptional two year academic programme and International Baccalaureate diploma but also an experience for life.

Located in the 12th century St Donat’s Castle in South Wales, Atlantic College

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provides a unique environment for its students who originate from more than 75 different countries. They all live in shared houses at the school and involve themselves in over 100 different student and staff-led activities and clubs covering a range of community services, sports, arts, and current issues.

Norwegian Maren Strommen, 17, says she chose the college to gain a better understanding of the world. “I enjoy learning through service, interacting with people, gaining new skills, and taking what I know from the classroom into the community, and I love being able to express myself musically, surrounded by so many different cul-

tures, sounds and talents,” she enthuses.

The college was the first of 13 United World Colleges, inspired by educationist Kurt Hahn to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. And these are not just words, says Strommen. “I am hopeful that the experiences I have gained from UWCAC, will help me on my way to making the difference I would like to make in the world one day.”

For more information visit: www.atlanticcollege.org

Number of students: 350 Education: Two year International Baccalaureate diploma Tuition fees: Yes, but the college has a scholarship programme which is based on need Selection process: Students are selected on merit, not the ability to pay fees

Scan Magazine | Theme | Swedish Schools

The Tanto International School: high expectations, open-mindedness and respect

try ski at our Ski Lodge in Härjedalen,” says Mr Riley.

Tanto students come from all over the world and the global touch is something of which the school is proud. “Special emphasis is placed on knowledge and understanding which will prepare our students for a truly multicultural environment,” says Mr Riley adding: “We work hard together and play hard together, creating a wonderful environment where we aim for all of our students to feel truly secure and at home with us, regardless of their cultural or ethnic background.”

Located in a quiet and residential area of central Stockholm, The Tanto International School is an obvious choice for children and parents returning from the UK looking for an international, private day school.

“If the parents are happy with the English system and culture and their children have adapted well to the schools there, I would recommend our school,” says Head Teacher Magnus Riley. “We are stricter than Swedish schools and expect more of the children academically. Some Swedes love that, others don’t.”

Tanto follows most subjects in the English National Curriculum and is one of only three schools in Stockholm li-

Lundsbergs Skola: Tradition with cutting-edge technology Located at the heart of the deep forests of Värmland is Sweden’s most distinguished boarding school Lundsbergs Skola. It prides itself on tradition but also embraces the latest technology to give students the best possible education.

“We are a true boarding school with excellent teachers who give our students every possibility to succeed with their studies,” Eva Lilliehöök-Hörnberg, Marketing Director at Lundsbergs Skola

censed to follow a curriculum which is International and English language based. The English Curriculum has been adapted in key areas such as History and Geography to cover more global topics. “We also teach Swedish from Year 2 for a few hours a week and the older children learn how to cross-coun-

says. Cutting-edge technology is used on a daily basis: all classrooms have Smart boards, multi-functional electronic versions of blackboards that can be used to access the internet, show film clips and to write on. “And we use the database software School Soft, which allows parents to follow their children’s progress from anywhere in the world,” Lilliehöök-Hörnberg continues.

The numerous sports on offer are also a central part of Lundsbergs Skola.

Sports competitions between the student houses run throughout the year.

Extra-curricular activities include music and arts. “As students live, work and play together, friendships for life are

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formed and the students build an incredible network during their years at Lundsberg,” Lilliehöök-Hörnberg says.

Many international Swedes choose Lundsbergs Skola to give their children stability and a Swedish education. Currently 30 students have families who live abroad. Students between the ages of 13 and 19 are welcome.

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Scan Magazine | COP15 in Copenhagen | Ewa BjĂśrling

As the greenhouse effect is becoming stronger, the earth is becoming warmer. The leaders of the world will soon find themselves in the hot seat at the COP15 in Copenhagen, where the aim is to find an ambitious global agreement that includes all the countries of the world. We ask the Swedish Minister of Trade: Ewa Bjorling, if change might mean opportunity rather than limitations for a country that is known for its world leading green tech industry.

Sustainability does not have to hamper the economy

By Ewa BjĂśrling, Minister of Trade, Sweden I Photos: Ylva Sundgren

Over 35 years have passed since the first Conference on the Environment was held in Stockholm in 1972. For the first time, environmental issues were put on the international agenda. At that time, Sweden had come to realise the importance of environmental action, and it has been a top priority for Sweden ever since.

Scientific advances, environmental legislation, dedicated companies and substantial investments in infrastructure are some of the factors that have led to the development of a vide variety of new technologies and methods for dealing with the problems that we were, and in many ways still are, facing.

Today, for the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population live in cities, a figure that is expected to

increase to two-thirds in the next 25 years. In Sweden, the share has already reached 85 percent. Even though the trend is the same throughout the world, the most rapid increase is found in developing countries.

Apart from being engines for economic growth, cities are also the places where the most energy is consumed and where many social and environmental problems must be handled. Finding answers to the question of how cities can remain, or develop into, secure, attractive and sustainable environments is therefore one of the most urgent challenges that we are facing today.

Our growing cities put a lot of pressure on infrastructure such as water and sewage treatment, provision of clean drinking water, waste collection, adequate housing, as

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well as public transport systems and an electricity system that is efficient and reliable.

Sweden has many successful and world-leading green tech companies that have been exporting their products and services for many years. This has been beneficial both to our economy and to the societies that have become cleaner and more efficient through the help of new technology and knowledge.

In 2006, the Swedish clean tech sector consisted of some 3,600 companies. They employed almost 50,000 people, with revenues of almost 100 billion SEK. Their exports grew by 75 percent between 2003 and 2006.

Today, many of these companies are presented around the world through SymbioCity, a network that consists of several hundred Swedish consultants, contractors and suppliers within sustainable urban development.

Ewa BjĂśrling, Minister of Trade, Sweden

SymbioCity promotes a holistic, integrated and multidisciplinary approach by focusing on possible synergies either between different subsystems or between fields of action. At the same time, use of renewable resources is emphasised, resource consumption is minimised and resources are managed in a way that maximises recovery and re-use.

Swedish companies can contribute with world-leading technical solutions and applications, especially in urban infrastructure sectors such as waste, water and sewage, transport, energy and integration and interaction between the sectors.

Yet it is not only about technology. We can also contribute with institutional experience and best practice on environmental protection legislation and economic regulatory incentives, gained from decades of environmental effort.

skilled engineers, strong R & D capabilities, and a business environment with both demanding public buyers, large corporate customers and sophisticated venture capitalists.

The challenges of today are extensive, but I firmly believe that much of that which we look upon as a problem today actually represents huge opportunities. It forces us to think differently, to develop new creative technologies and new regulatory solutions and incentives.

As a result of the determination and co-operation since 1972, the people who live and work in Stockholm can enjoy such luxuries as clean water and air, efficient waste handling systems, climate-friendly heating and a sustainable transport system today.

Economic, social and environmental considerations can be woven together with the best available technology and applied to different local circumstances, both in rich and poorer countries, both in mega-cities and municipalities.

But doesn’t environmental legislation and care for the environment cost the country much of its growth potential, something which is expensive? Looking at Swedish experience, the clear answer is no. Since 1990 carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by 9 percent while the economy has been growing by 44 percent.

Sweden has been ranked as one of the most innovative countries in the world, thanks to creative and highly

So the goal of sustainability does not have to hamper the economy. I am certain that it can even drive it!

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Top: Mindstorm touch screen technologies can be used in bars. Below: Simon Cowell uses the Mindstorm Aurora Table to select the 24 acts that will compete for this year’s X Factor prize. Right: Deutsche Bank partners with Mindstorm at Expos.

Business talents with the X factor

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Courtesy of 1CT

There is probably no one who has not heard of the X factor and even though some of us may not admit to it, most are likely to have seen at least an episode or two of the popular talent show. But what all of us did not know is that the show has also brought fortune to two Danes whose invention has been just as exposed to fame’s searchlight as the aspiring stars.

The two Danes Kenneth Siber and Thomas Jensen are the founders of UK based Mindstorm, a company that specialises in bringing everyday surfaces and spaces to life with a range of innovative interactive solutions. The company was started just three years ago, but with its

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inventive development and reliable solutions it has quickly attracted the attention of both investors and clients.

Spotting the talent One of the business developers who first spotted the potential in the innovative touchscreens was another Dane, the founder and CEO of 1CT (Corporate Technologies), Søren Jonas Bruun. 1CT specialises in taking emerging technology companies to their full potential and in the beginning of 2009 1CT got involved with Mindstorm. “I founded 1CT on the idea that I would like to repeat some of the successes that I had seen in the past where technology companies were brought forward

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quite quickly and brought into larger companies. I find that process very inspiring,” says Bruun adding: “To grow and groom is the key for what we do.”

The cool factor Mindstorm is the first UK-based company that 1CT has invested in, but Bruun did not hesitate when he first heard about the company’s ideas and plans. “The companies we work with are not necessarily new companies, but they do need to have a new technology that is crisp and cool enough for the big players to find it interesting. Mindstorm certainly has that cool factor,” stresses Bruun.

On 27 September, more than 12 million people in the UK watched X Factor judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh use the Mindstorm Aurora Table to select the 24 acts that will compete for this year’s X Factor prize. But Mindstorm is not just about coolness and X factor, but also about solid production and reliability says Bruun. “Mindstorm very quickly developed the solutions in demand and a steady deliverance which enabled them to produce, for instance, the touch screen which greatly pleased Simon Cowell and consequently got them on national TV in the UK.” The multi-touch technology of Mindstorm is installed across the globe with prestigious companies such as Nokia, Google and BMW and prestigious clubs around the world.

Founder and CEO of 1CT, Søren Jonas Bruun

4am girl, who was not picked on the dance floor; you have to be where the music plays and you have to be there at the right time, wear the right clothes and be ready to move in if approached.”

Crossing the finishing line Since 1CT started up five years ago, Bruun has been joined by three partners and has around 100 experts which 1CT calls in for help in the different sectors. “We do it the old fashioned way, we try to build the company up in a healthy way and in partnership with the clients,” says Bruun.

Since its beginning 1CT has helped 14 companies “successfully cross the finishing line” as Bruun puts it.

“We are very exit focused, we try to understand what it takes to become attractive to the leading international players. Basically, we set a goal and figure out how to get there. It sounds very simple, but it is a lot of hard work,” he stresses and adds: “A lot of companies get excited and overly confident about the new technology and then just go along. But if that is your tactic you often end up as the

Many of the exits created by 1CT have been to large American “gorillas” such as Cisco, Adobe and VMware.

Facts about 1CT - All 1CT’s projects are designed and planned to go from A (now) to Z (exit) within 6 to 36 months - 1CT is based in Copenhagen, London (HQ), New York and San Francisco - 1CT won a 32m DKK GazelleGrowth programme tender from the Danish Ministry of Science together with the leading Danish Science Park, Symbion - 1CT charge for services through options and makes direct investments on market terms For more information visit: www.1corptech.com

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Quiver Management – Coaches at the top

By Signe Hansen

Inspiring leaders, ambitious teams, and trusting partnerships: that is what Quiver Management is all about. The ambitious new coaching firm has just a month on its back, but its two founders, Dane Jan BowenNielsen and his British wife Karen, have years of experience in both coaching and senior management on the international stage.

“Before this, we started up a successful management consultancy, helping senior executives lead transformation programmes. Here we were on the forefront in using coaching as a way to help the leaders be successful,” says Jan, who sits on the Advisory Board of EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council).

“However, we developed a passion for the coaching side and decided to focus solely on this.”

Asking the right questions Quiver Management focuses on three areas within executive coaching: senior executives, leadership teams and organisational partnerships. Senior leaders are coached in one-to-one sessions in which the key is, says Jan, to ask the right questions. “We both come from very senior roles and we understand their dilemmas and the complex, high-pressure environment they operate in. We use insightful questions to challenge them to look at how they can lift performance and reach their goals.” Among other senior roles Jan has worked as the CEO of Rockwool in the USA, while Karen has held senior management roles in a number of international organisations. Clients

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Karen and Jan Bowen-Nielsen. Photo: Mike Basham

typically call Quiver Management when CEOs or senior managers are new to their roles or need to make big changes in their organisation.

Helping the major players “Our clients are very large organisations,” says Karen.

“One of our current team coaching assignments is to help Tesco build a high-performing leadership team for the IT division in its new bank.” When coaching organisational partnerships – for example in outsourcing situations – Quiver Management coaches the leadership in both organisations to help create trust and effective working relationships at all levels.

For Karen and Jan coaching is also a passion, Karen explains. “Large organisations are all about creating business results through people, and effective leadership is key to this. To see people grow from being good managers to being leaders that other people look up to and want to follow. That is inspiring!”

For more information visit: www.quivermanagement.com

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STAVANGER – Open, Energetic and Innovative!

By Region Stavanger

Welcome to Stavanger, the region where everything is possible, where big ideas flourish and where large international conventions are handled with a professionalism achieved through 30 years of experience.

Located in the Southern part of Norway the small region of Stavanger not only has everything – nature, culture and culinary experiences – it is also easily accessible. At Stavanger Airport Sola more than 90 planes arrive daily, many from major European cities like Copenhagen, London, Aberdeen and Newcastle. From the airport, Norway's third largest city and oil capital is just 20 minutes away; once there the short distances within the region make many great adventures possible, along with the official programme.

An array of choices In 2008 Stavanger was European Capital of Culture and proved its international standing with daring, innovative and exciting cultural projects. The success was followed up this summer when the town hosted the Beach Volley World Championship. However, it is not just in recent years that the city has built up its reputation as an excellent host for large international events and conventions. The reputation goes back 30 years and the region’s dynamic university, university hospital and various international research centres have added to it, as have the great facilities and capacities which have been developed. Today the region can offer a choice of 37 hotels, 271 meeting rooms, 30 conference centres, five auditoriums seating more than 500 people and one conference hall which accommodates up to 1,700 people.

Norwegian energy industry for more than 30 years, Stavanger is known for great ideas, innovation and growth.

It does not all have to be about business, though.

Throughout the year, the region offers an array of events, including several festivals and events such as the Pulpit Rock festival, MaiJazz, and the Great Norwegian Humour Festival. Even on an ordinary night you will find that Stavanger is a vibrant cultural destination where you can enjoy concerts with the town’s own symphony orchestra, see a play or go to the theatre. You can, of course, also just kick back with a bit of shopping in some of the charming city’s unique boutiques or visit Norway’s largest mall outside the city.

Besides Stavanger is one of the cleanest and safest destinations in the world so you never need to worry when out.

It never stops It is not just the city which can host unique experiences; the great countryside of the region is an adventure in itself.

On one side you will find the vast North Sea, on the other narrow fjords, protected bays and quaint islands providing extreme contrasts with pretty fields, rolling hills and extreme mountains.

Maybe you want to invite your colleagues or employees on a helicopter tour, a surfing class, deep sea fishing, canoeing or deep sea rafting. Or maybe the more peaceful prospect of golfing, joining a lighthouse safari or a Fjord cruise is more tempting. Wild but sweet, picturesque yet urban Stavanger has is it all and it does not close at 4pm and neither need your event.

A cultural destination When talking business there is probably no better place to find inspiration than in Stavanger. As capital of the

For more information visit: www.regionstavanger.com

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While Sola Strand Hotel is beautifully located right at the beach and has the idyllic setting for a romantic getaway, it also offers great facilities for conferences and meetings.

Sola Strand Hotel – Meet me at the beach

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Courtesy of Sola Strand Hotel Picture yourself after a long day of conferences and meetings: You are walking among the sand dunes on a long beach, while resting your eyes on the deep-blue North Sea and the nearby mountains, knowing that you will experience this and much more every day for the rest of your stay. Well, it need not stop at daydreaming, as this is very much a reality at the historic and picturesque Sola Strand Hotel, located close to Stavanger.

Steffensen is extremely proud of what the hotel stands for: “We have a great staff and a great atmosphere. This is a hotel with a lot of personality and history to it, which makes it very popular with our guests.” The history can be felt from the first minute you enter the reception area, as you are greeted not only by the friendly staff, but also by the original fireplace from 1914.

An inspiring conference experience

A member of the Norwegian hospitality association, De Historiske Hotel & Spisesteder (Historic Hotels & Restaurants), Sola Strand Hotel has a long and colourful history, spanning two world wars and several changes in ownership. The hotel was originally established in 1914 by restaurateur R. Christoffersen and is now known by its guests as a “cultural gem”. Managing Director Gisle

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While Sola Strand Hotel undeniably has the idyllic setting for a family holiday or a romantic getaway by the beach, it also offers great facilities for conferences and meetings.

The hotel’s current conference space consists of two modern well-equipped centres with a maximum capacity of 350 people. The meeting rooms in the North Sea Centre boast great views of the North Sea. In addition, Steffensen

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confirms that a new conference facility will be available

by March of next year, and a bigger project with additional space for 300 people will be finished in 2012.

To make your conference experience unique and unforgettable, Sola Strand Hotel can also provide you with a tailor-made package. This is full of excellent food made from local produce and a great range of exciting activities, including wine tasting, cooking, hiking, windsurfing, sea fishing and many more. The hotel grounds also include a tennis court and a small golf pitching green. You do not have to travel far for a proper 18-hole golf course either, as there is one only 500 yards away. However, let us not forget about the main attraction: the 2,300 m long sandy beach right outside the hotel’s front step.

Norway’s best beach In 1994, The Sunday Times picked Sola Strand Hotel as one of the best beach holiday destinations in the world. In their list they wrote the following: “Believe it or not, southern Norway has some of the most beautiful beaches imaginable, plus lots of long, light days to enjoy them. Stay at the historic Sola Strand Hotel near Stavanger, bang on the sands, and explore the nearby fjords when you’re bored of bronzing.” With this badge of honour on its lapel, the Solastranden beach by the hotel can definitely be described as one of the best beaches, if not the best beach, in Norway.

Location, location, location Many national companies and some of the oil companies situated in Stavanger have already made Sola Strand Hotel their conference destination of choice. But with hotel room and conference space expansions being worked on as we speak, there is room for many more business customers. The hotel’s location is in itself a strong selling point, as it is easily accessible from Stavanger, Sandnes and Stavanger Airport, with bus services to all essential destinations stopping nearby. Steffensen says: “One of the advantages here is that everything is so close by. It’s right by the sea and mountains, and about an hour away from the fjords. We are also close to Stavanger but away from the hustle and bustle of city life.” www.sola-strandhotel.no

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Right: Hummeren Hotell is located in the harbour of Tananger, just 8,08 miles from Stavanger. Left: Hummeren Hotell’s modern facilities are combined with a maritime theme throughout the hotel.

Hummeren Hotell: Maritime meetings with “tradition, sea and atmosphere”

By Karolina Oestlin | Photos: Courtesy of Hummeren Hotell Located in the harbour of Tananger, a charming fishing town on the outskirts of Stavanger, Hummeren Hotell offers a unique experience of maritime Norway.

throughout the whole building. “We agree beforehand how to set up the meeting rooms,” Sandvoll explains before continuing to point out one of the perks of Tananger: “You don’t have to look for a parking space here. And it’s free.

There are no parking inspectors.”

Tananger developed around its harbour, which was considered one of the best and deepest harbours on the coast of Norway, around the 1650s. In stormy weather, Maritime activities both large and small ships would seek refuge here. With Hummeren’s maritime theme runs as a red thread the proximity to Stavanger (Tananger is only 13 kilometres throughout their entire offer. One of the activities they help their guests organise is Deep Sea fishing. away from the city centre) trade developed “Hummeren offers The hotel also teams up with local comnaturally around the town. modern meeting panies to organise other activities, such as facilities and pleasant canoe trips and lessons in learning how to Today, a number of oil companies, including splice rope.

Shell and Schlumberger, have offices in the overnight stays” area and many of the guests at Hummeren “Whether our guests are business travellers to one of the Hotell are business travellers or conference guests. oil companies here in Tananger, a company having a “Hummeren offers modern meeting facilities and pleasant conference for their employees or holiday guests who are overnight stays, serves good food and drink in a maritime visiting for a weekend, we want them to feel that we at setting,” Managing Director Roar Sandvoll sums up when Hummeren are taking good care of them,” Sandvoll explaining what the hotel is all about. Hummeren has 30 concludes. modern rooms and a number of meeting rooms in different sizes. Wireless internet access is available Website: www.hummeren.no

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Paint the town Blu with Radisson hotels

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Courtesy of Radisson Blu

Part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, The Radisson Blu hotel brand (formerly SAS) is as strong as ever with its 100% guest satisfaction guarantee and the “Yes I Can� service concept. However, there is nothing uniform or impersonal about this strive towards perfection in image and service, as you will always be treated to a personalised conference experience.

Located in the very heart of Stavanger, both the Radisson Blu Atlantic and Radisson Blu Royal offer the finest in modern conference facilities, with experienced and dedicated staff available at all times to fulfil your needs.

The hotels are within walking distance of all essential attractions and amenities, with old Stavanger and its wooden buildings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries only a few minutes away. There is, however, no real need to leave the hotels come evening, as their restaurants and bars have a reputation for first-class dining and tipples.

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel The Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, established in 1952, is located by the beautiful Lake Breiavannet, and with 364 rooms, it features the largest hotel capacity in Stavanger. All of the rooms are furnished with stylish Scandinavian, Maritime or Ocean dĂŠcor and come with free broadband.

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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel has a cosy and personal atmosphere combined with modern meeting and conference facilities.

The hotel’s conference facilities consist of more than 1800 m2 of space and 15 rooms in different sizes with the largest conference room, the Atlantic Hall, fitting up to 500 people. With a capacity of up to 2,000 people, the whole conference centre can also be used as a venue for events.

“The entire first floor of the hotel is dedicated for conference use, making it very convenient for delegates and organisers,” says General Manager Lars Ola Solstad.

“We’ll help you plan the perfect conference, and our Meeting & Events staff is well trained to handle any changes that may arise during your event.”

(maximum capacity for the largest room being 130 people), all equipped with free wireless Internet. “For conferences you are set at the heart of the hotel on the ground floor near the front desk. People are there to assist you at all times. During your stay, you get to meet everyone from the people at reception to the General Manager,” Hagen says. At your request the staff can put together a personalised conference package, including, for example, a wine tasting or even a bigger event in a party room in the hotel’s garage, which is allocated in the basement and offers direct access to the hotel.

After your daily meetings and a satisfying meal at the Antique a la Carte restaurant, you can either take advantage of the special rates at the nearby Elixia fitness club or, if the fancy takes you, join your colleagues at the English-style bar King Oscar or the relaxed and informal Pub Alexander. As a crowning jewel to your perfect day, you can retreat to the top floor of the hotel and take in an incredible view of the whole city, while enjoying a genuine Scandinavian sauna experience.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

One of the hotel’s big attractions is its Pool Club, which is all decked out with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and relaxation area. For the perfect dining experience, the hotel’s restaurant Eat is constantly changing its menu to accommodate local produce and ingredients. As an added luxury, the hotel also offers a pillow menu. While regulars get to stay in their preferred rooms, they can also request the perfect pillow that will always be there waiting for them for every visit. All these aspects add to the feeling of intimacy that, according to Hagen, is an integral part of the hotel’s image and reputation.

Director of Sales Lars Hagen describes the atmosphere at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel as cosy and personal. Opened in 1987, the hotel is built around an atrium and consists of 204 rooms and a conference area with six meeting rooms

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Left: The magical Gloppehallen at Byrkjedalstunet which can accommodate both conventions and parties.Middle: The hotel’s 23 rooms are located in replicas of 18th century farmhouses.Right. Byrkjedalstunet has won several prizes for their home-cooked food.

Hotel Byrkjedalstunet Nature, culinary treats and history Just 60 km from Stavanger you will find the small gem, Byrkjedalstunet which, with its culinary treats and historic countryside settings, offers spoils for both conference and leisure guests.

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Crown Princess of Norway also just visited us”

The hotel has 25 rooms placed in picturesque copies of local farm-houses from the 18th century. For conference guests, weddings, summer parties, family-reunions, and exhibitions two very distinctive halls have been carved out from the mountain, one of them in a style inspired by the stone-church in Helsinki. “The Gloppehallen hall can house around 1,100 people for conferences,” says Managing Director Monika Sunde adding: “Last summer we had a large convention for about 450 sheep-shearers from all over the world and this fall we have one for makeup artists. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess of Norway also just visited us this September and found a very pleasant lunch venue in the same hall.”

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Photos: Courtesy of Hotel Byrkjedalstunet

Since Byrkjedalstunet is so close to Stavanger and its oil business, the hotel does have a large segment of international business travellers and conferences in all sizes. Participants benefit from free internet access, AudioVisual equipment and many different rooms for group-work seating between two and 60 people. The hotel can also help arrange an array of events and teambuilding activities in the beautiful surrounding nature.

If you think this sounds attractive, you are not the only one; Byrkjedalstunet – hotel, restaurant and chandlery – has been officially named the second most visited tourist attraction in the region of Rogaland two ”The Crown Prince and the years in a row.

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One of the things that makes Byrkjedalstunet an attractive destination for both private and corporate visitors is the hotel’s remarkable restaurant which has received several prizes for its traditional cooking. “All our food is homemade and last year our restaurant won a prize from the Region of Rogaland which is itself very famous for its home-cooked food culture, so for us to have won a prize in this region ranks very high,” stresses Sunde.

The restaurant is located in a renovated cheese factory founded by farmers in1923, and only uses local ingredients: guests can actually see the Hereford cattle which provide their steaks walking around just a couple of streets away!

For more information visit: www.byrkjedalstunet.no

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By Karolina Oestlin I Photos: Courtesy of Scan One

of events such as conferences; themed, specialist and reward excursions; team-building; client and kick-off events,” Risa explains. Their offer includes many additional services. Risa describes Scan One as “a professional planner, developer and facilitator of social and skill building events.” Scan One have teamed up with company CTS-Setting to “offer specialist expertise in corporate development and performance training.” This adds extra spice to events, as Scan Since 1997, when Sigrid-Helene Risa ”Stavanger is a city of One’s clients have the choice to work founded her events company Scan One, with professionals to perfect, for she has devoted her professional life to contrasts: City-nature, creating excellent experiences for industry-farming, old-new” example, their presentation techniques or to learn about performance goal clients who choose to have their conferences and corporate events in the Stavanger area. achievement or trends, amongst other things, during the “We organise around 100 conferences, meetings and events. events every year for a range of different companies,” Risa says. With seven event organisers on board, Scan One A city of contrasts takes care of every aspect of the event so that their clients “Stavanger is a city of contrasts: City-nature, industrycan relax and concentrate on their guests or employees farming, old-new,” Risa says. “It is a very intimate city with high focus on quality, and there are exciting activities both and the purpose of the event. outdoors and indoors within easy reach.” Risa and her More than events team draw on the city’s strengths to create innovative and Scan One has always wanted to offer more to their clients memorable events. “Nature, energy, food and culture are than events management. “Since we started up in 1997 always special elements in every event,” she concludes. we have helped companies and organisations with creative input, quality assurance and the expert facilitation Website: www.scanone.no Within easy reach from the UK, Stavanger offers endless possibilities for unusual and exciting conference and team building experiences. To make the stay wholly enjoyable, without the hassle of organising, event organisers Scan One specialise in helping companies plan and execute their events and conferences from start to finish.

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You are your calendar Do you sleep with your mobile within reach? Do you read your e-mails in the bathroom and type sms messages and e-mails while walking the dog; in other words are you an accomplished multitasker? Then you might just suffer from a very modern disease called ‘busyness’.

We like to be ‘busy’ which is not at all the same as being effective. In fact, recent research has shown that too much multitasking actually decreases your overall ability to focus and concentrate. Sufferers from the disease often report stress, fatigue, problems with work/life balance and related symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no medical treatment for the ‘busyness disease’ – no pills or miracle powder will cure you. The good news is that the key to recovery is within yourself.

As a wise person once put it: "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot."

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Time is the scarcest resource today and unless you take control of your calendar and your time, then events, circumstances and people will do so for you. Whatever goes into your calendar will define who you are and what you accomplish.

In our leadership development programmes, we now include different methods to help people ‘cure themselves’ of the disease such as: Coaching on prioritisation and delegation; Zen meditation and breathing techniques; discovery of core personal values and goals, and peer exchanges on best practices. A good place to start is to put ‘achievements for the week’ as opposed to ‘tasks for the week’ on your ‘to do’ list. Then go through your calendar with a fine-tooth comb and weed out any tasks which will not contribute to your desired achievements. Finally, make sure you block off ‘me’ time for reflection and recovery.

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Expenses and Tax

By Tax Columnist Helena Whitmore | Photo: Yiannis Katsaris

It has been a very busy autumn, and we have been working with many of our clients on reviewing their overseas investments to see how these should be treated for UK tax purposes.

As expected, the new remittance basis rules have meant that many overseas nationals living in the UK have had to complete a UK tax return for the first time in 2008/09, and this is not always simple.

We are finding that the offshore fund rules create particular uncertainty, and these rules can have the effect that when such investments are sold, the profit is subject to income tax (at up to 40%) and not capital gains tax (at 18%). This is often a surprise to the taxpayer. These are fundamental questions which need to be addressed, and which impact not only on tax issues but also on the individual’s investment strategy. Tax advisers will therefore need to work closely with other professionals looking after the client, such as bankers and independent financial advisers.

As our overseas clients find that they need to have a greater understanding of the UK tax rules, some more basic questions are also cropping up. One of those is the UK tax treatment of expenses, which contrary to what one might think are fairly tight. Some of the relevant issues in this context are set out below.

The self-employed are slightly better off in terms of being able to claim a tax deduction for expenses incurred in the course of their work. The standard they need to meet is that the expenses must be incurred “wholly and exclusively” for the purpose of their trade. Employees’ expenses must be incurred “wholly,

exclusively and necessarily” in the performance of their duties of employment, which is very restrictive. There are detailed rules in relation to travel expenses, where slightly more generous rules can apply in certain situations, but ordinary commuting expenses are not allowable. In general, receipts are required to substantiate claims.

If an employer reimburses employees for expenses incurred, the employer may be able to obtain a dispensation from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) so that the expenses do not have to be reported on the annual benefits and expenses report P11D. This is the simplest way for expenses to be dealt with, since it removes a lot of the paperwork and reporting formalities. However, HMRC will only grant a dispensation in respect of certain specified types of expenses, and anything outside the agreed categories needs to be entered on the P11D. An employee who receives a form P11D showing an entry in respect of expenses payments made by the employer will need to check if these expenses are tax deductible or not. If the expenses are deductible, the employee will either need to make the claim for tax relief on their annual UK tax return, or if they do not receive a tax return (and have checked that they do not need to request a return) write to HMRC to claim the appropriate relief.

Suggested wording for this claim is often provided by the employer when the annual P11Ds are given to the employees. If no claim is made, the expenses payments reported by the employer will be treated as additional income for the tax year. Tax relief cannot be claimed in respect of expenses which are private in nature.

A final word of caution – the tax rules need to be considered in conjunction with the employer’s expenses claims policy, and getting it wrong can cause a tax problem as well as a disciplinary matter.

Further information is available on HMRC’s website www.hmrc.gov.uk, or by contacting the writer. This column is intended to provide information of general interest to the public and is not intended to offer legal advice about specific situations or problems.

Helena Whitmore, McGuireWoods London LLP (formerly Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP) hwhitmore@mcguirewoods.com Web: www.mcguirewoods.com

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Scan Business | News | Chambers of Commerce

Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce The DUCC has a focus on HR in November. How do you manage your work force during a recession? Is redundancy the best way forward or are there alternatives such as flexible Photo: Magnus Arrevad working or sabbaticals? The first will be in London on 11 November, followed by Leeds, 25 November, both led by Miller Rosenfalck. The place for management and HR to meet – open for all! Sign up today – we have a limited number of seats.

Christmas is approaching rapidly! In a time when people are busier than ever, we want to ensure you have plenty of time to plan ahead and put a mark in your calendars on 11 December when DUCC is hosting its annual Christmas Party! Join us for a traditional Danish Christmas lunch in cosy surroundings at The Danish Club in Dover Street. DUCC has a history of bringing some

of the sought after "jule-hygge" to busy London and to secure enough herring and Aquavit to go around, book your seat online now.

Not a member yet? Register before 1 January and enjoy the VAT rate of 15%. We look forward to seeing you!

UPCOMING EVENTS 11 November Managing your Human Resources Efficiently – London 12 November Joint Nordic ICT Seminar: ”Clean Technology” – London 13 November Young Professionals Party – London 18 November Press Evening: DUCC members get the opportunity to meet the press – London 25 November Managing your Human Resources Efficiently: Production – Leeds 26 November Nordic Thursday Drinks – London

Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7259 6795 | Email: info@ducc.co.uk | www.ducc.co.uk

Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce The next Wednesday Drinks in Aberdeen will take place on 11 November. It is kindly sponsored by StatoilHydro, and John Deane (Chief Executive, Intermediary Division, Royal London Group) will be sharing his knowledge about the workplace pension scheme starting in 2012.

“How can Nordic and British businesses reap the benefits of the clean tech revolution?”

NBCC will organise an ICT Forum on green/clean technology together with the Danish, Finnish and Swedish Chambers on 12 November. There is business for everybody in this market! If Nordic and British businesses and stakeholders join forces, the potential for synergies is enormous – in terms of market size, capital, innovative products and business partnerships. Our panel of speakers will give you an insight into opportunities as seen from a consumer, political, business and investor perspective. We will also look at comparing the UK and the Nordic region with a view to identifying benefits.

Welcome to an exciting evening to learn more about “Norwegian and British Ways” on 18 November - focusing on both business

and social aspects. The purpose of this event is to explore cultural differences and similarities – for mutual learning, better understanding and smoother business. And – who does not enjoy stereotyping?!

UPCOMING EVENTS 4 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 18 November 26 November 27 November

Shipping & Energy Dinner with StatoilHydro Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks Joint Nordic ICT Forum Nordic YP Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens “Norwegian and British Ways” cultural event Nordic Thursday Drinks YP Christmas Dinner

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Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK Being one of the oldest Chambers of Commerce abroad (we have been dedicated to our Members since 1906) we pride ourselves on having given support to an ever-growing business network, as well as having provided information and added-value services to our Members for a whole century.

Wahlroos, Chairman, Sampo plc; and Kajsa Bergkvist, former world leading high jumper. If you are interested in participating in events or learning more about the Chamber’s activities, please see www.scc.org.uk or contact the Secretariat.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK includes around 400 Member companies and hosts over 50 events per year. So far, during 2009 we are proud to have welcomed over 80 new Member companies.

UPCOMING EVENTS In September and October our Members were able to enjoy a variety of events and topics, including seminars and briefings on communication, industry, HR, business opportunities, IT and management, alongside social events such as The Crayfish Party, golf and dinner in Humber, and a networking reception in Birmingham.

In November the Chamber welcomes some interesting speakers, amongst others Åke Svensson, President & CEO, Saab; Björn

10 November Members’ Luncheon with Åke Svensson, Saab AB 18 November Industrial Forum with Björn Wahlroos, Sampo plc 24 November Green Seminar with Speechly Bircham LLP 26 November Event with SEB and Kajsa Bergkvist 28 November JCC & McGuireWoods Christmas Party 4 December The Annual Christmas Luncheon

Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7224 8001 | Email: info@scc.org.uk | www.scc.org.uk

Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce Ms Rosa Thurman has been appointed as General Manager for the FBCC, starting 28 September. She has worked in various roles in the Financial Industry for the past 11 years, most recently as Sales Relationship Manager at Bloomberg LP. Ms Thurman is looking forward to further strengthening the ties within the Finnish-British business community by offering new networking possibilities, organizing events around business opportunities and by giving regular updates on current affairs in both countries.

We have a busy November coming, filled with interesting business seminars and social networking events. On 5th of November, the India Breakfast Seminar will focus on the major opportunities and challenges related to doing business in India. Guest speaker Anup N. Dalal will offer precious information for businesses in seeking opportunities in India. Also, don’t forget our Economic Update on 16 November: Leena Mörttinen, the Head of European Affairs in Nordea Group, will be speaking at the event.

UPCOMING EVENTS 5 November 12 November 13 November 16 November 25 November 29 November

India Breakfast with Anup N. Dalal at Quaglino’s Joint Nordic ICT Seminar Joint Nordic JCC Party at Roof Gardens AGM & Economic Update at Nordea London Patrons’ Dinner at Ambassador’s Residence Nordic Networking Drinks at Radisson Blu Portman Hotel

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GOODWILLE IS RECRUITING!

GOODWILLE IS RECRUITING!

Goodwille is currently looking for a Nordic speaking individual to fill the position as Payroll Assistant for our financial outsourcing team.

Goodwille is currently looking for Nordic speaking people to fill the position of Financial Controller.

Goodwille is a company providing professional services, primarily specialising in assisting Nordic companies to establish and run their businesses in the UK and providing them with a complete outsourcing solution for their legal, HR and financial administration requirements.

The job: • Dealing with client requests and organise client support.

• Monthly Payroll processing • P11D • Payment processing The person: • 2-5 years professional experience.

• Nordic language skills • Previous UK and/or Nordic payroll experience

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Please send CV & covering letter to: Daniel Parry, daniel@goodwille.co.uk, +44 (0)20 7795 8100

Goodwille is a company providing professional services, primarily specialising in assisting Nordic companies to establish their business in the UK and providing them with a complete outsourcing solution for their legal, HR and financial administration requirements.

The job: • Dealing with client requests and organise client support.

• Full sales and purchase ledger processing • BACS/CHAPS payment control • Expenses and credit card reconciliations The person: • 2-5 years professional experience • Nordic language skills • Previous UK and/or Nordic accounts experience

• Overall client responsibility for all accounting and bookkeeping tasks • Overall responsibility for management accounts and monthly reporting • Year-end and annual account work, preparatory work for audit purpose • Experience of Sage Line 50 and MS Office • Analytical & Methodical • Efficient and thorough

Please send CV & covering letter to: Daniel Parry, daniel@goodwille.co.uk, +44 (0)20 7795 8100

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Scan Magazine | Scan News

SCAN NEWS

Edited by Emelie Krugly

Photo: Marianne Wie

If you have a news story for Scan Magazine you can contact Emelie on: emelie@scanmagazine.co.uk

BoConcept Store Manager Hana Taylor, Helen Zippis and Thomas Winther

Scan Magazine and BoConcept award £1,000 prize

By Signe Hansen The prize of a £1,000 shopping spree at BoConcept has been handed over to the lucky winner of Scan Magazine’s recent competition. The winner, Swedish Helen Zippis, like other participants, was entered for the competition for free when she signed up for a one-year subscription of Scan Magazine. Director of Scan Magazine Thomas Winther and Store Manager Hana Taylor met up with Zippis at BoConcept’s store in Tottenham Court Road. “The visit to BoConcept to receive the cheque and meet Thomas and Hana was actually my first visit to the store, but I really like their design; it seems very clean whereas I suppose that in Britain they typically like it more cluttered,” says the lucky winner, who has been living in the UK for nearly 30 years, and adds: “This is very stylish and very functional. I am thinking about buying some good lighting; I am a writer so good lighting is essential.”

Swedish by distance learning with Folkuniversitet ISU Programs at Folkuniversitet in Lund offer online distance courses in Swedish as a Foreign Language.

If you are a beginner wishing to improve your Swedish on flexible terms in Sweden or anywhere else in the world then the ISU (International Swedish University) is for you.

Courses also offer the opportunity to learn specialized vocabulary for work in the medical sector.

Nancy Ressaissi, Educational Director for the ISU Programs at Folkuniversitetet in Lund explains: “We offer high quality distance courses focused on the individual; students set their own time frames, making it easier to combine with other commitments.”

Studying by distance often makes one feel a bit isolated, so online chat rooms are available to combat this. ISU Programs also offer summer programs, academic year and semester programs in Lund.

Nancy Ressaissi says that “the courses are very popular.

We have very qualified and motivated teachers. This coming summer, we will introduce a programme in Malmö.”

For more information visit www.folkuniversitetet/isu

The Danish Women’s Association celebrates 50 years

The Danish Women’s Association, referred to as Danish Women in England, celebrated their jubilee on 27 September with a service of Celebration at the Danish church in Regent’s Park and a luncheon at the famous RAF Club in Piccadilly.

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The guests of honour were the Danish-born Queen Anne-Marie accompanied by the Danish Ambassador Birger Riis-Jørgensen and the patron of the association, Karin RiisJørgensen.

On arrival the Queen was presented with a bouquet of white roses, before Else Hviid conducted a beautiful service at the Danish Church. Twenty-six guests were then presented to Her Majesty at a reception at the vicarage.

The association was formed by a few Danish ladies when meeting to knit winter warmers for their sea-faring men folk. In 1954, the first bazaar took place in the garden of the Danish Church in Regent’s Park. It was

very successful and in October 1959 the association was formed. Elin Stone now chairs the organisation which meets monthly, often for an outing, a walk or fine luncheon.

“The association now has a membership of around 200 and friendships grow stronger over the years,” says Elin Stone.

The Association also has a bridge club, book club and is soon to start a theatre club.

A forthcoming event will be a lecture by well known Danish politician Pia Kjærsgaard.

The Danish Women’s Association has a growing membership. Membership is £15.00 a year.

For more info visit www.danskekvinder.co.uk

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By Signe Hansen | Photo: Sun-Air

Danish Christmas Bazaar The much-loved Danish YWCA’s annual Christmas Bazaar attracting 2,000 visitors of all nationalities will this year be held on 28 and 29 November.

This is the perfect place to stock up on your favourite goodies for the festive season. Here you’ll find everything from Christmas decorations, a Danish hot dog stand and traditional Danish food such as smorrebrod and frikadeller. The Danish YWCA, a youth organisation, is supported by The Danish Church Abroad and The Danish Seamen´s Church.

The bazaar opens at 12 noon on 28 December and closes at 5pm; on 29 December, the opening hours are 12 am till 4 pm.

The address is Danish YWCA, 43 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5TF For more information visit www.kfuk.co.uk

Scan Magazine is flying!

With just a year on its back Scan Magazine has taken off and made what can only be conceived of as a major step in the magazine world: we have become an inflight magazine.

This means that passengers on the two British Airways flights between Billund and Manchester and Billund and London will now be able to read their favourite magazine onboard. The BA flights are operated by Danish Sun Air which is popular with business travellers and others who appreciate their high level of service and quality.

“We do have many business travellers and I believe that our passengers will find the content in Scan Magazine very interesting reading,” says Marketing Manager at Sun Air Trine Dige before adding: “Also, we have had excellent cooperation with Scan Magazine since we started our BillundLondon route this year.”

The new partnership means an immediate increase in circulation and readership, and Scan Magazine is hoping to be onboard even more flights between Scandinavia and the UK in the near future.

Humanity in Action The Honorary Chair of Humanity in Action UK, Ambassador of Denmark Mr Birger Riis-Jørgensen, hosted an official launch of the Humanity in Action UK Fellowship Initiative at his official residence.

The campaign garners support from British partners to send UK students to existing HIA programmes intent on creating an HIA Summer Fellowship programme within the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1997 HIA is an international charitable organisation promoting the growth of young leaders dedicated to human rights. Fellows participate in a

five-week programme including seminars, site visits, research and the publication of essays.

When HIA began, Denmark appeared a particularly interesting place to explore minority issues because of its role during the Holocaust. Owusu Akoto, Chair of the HIA UK Group said at the launch: “Before my own Fellowship programme, I had preconceptions. I expected an illuminating yet comfortable academic experience; instead emotional and intellectual vigour ensued creating a powerful course.”

Owusu Akoto at the launch of the Humanity in Action UK Fellowship Initiative.

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Scan Magazine | Music and Culture

Danish National Girls Choir / DR to perform in London

By Emelie Krugly I Photo: Jakob Boserup

The Danish National Girls Choir / DR (Danmarks Radios Pigekor) is coming to London. The venue for this very special performance is The Danish Church in London and it takes place on 21 November at 3 pm.

Dorthe Foged, former UK Director of The Danish Cultural Institute, is the organiser of the event. Despite having left The Danish Cultural Institute having been head hunted for a major project, she was asked to undertake this very special concert. She says: “The Danish National Girls Choir is a very much loved institution in Denmark; most of us have grown up listening to their singing. They strive for the highest quality and travel worldwide.” Most recently the choir visited Greenland with The Danish Royal Family.

The 43 members of the choir will be performing with some well-respected musicians such as opera singer Jens Christian Wandt and Jacob Lorentzen, organist and cantor at the Church of Holmen in Copenhagen. The Conductor will be Michael Bojesen. Their patron The Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg will be attending.

Loa Stefansdottir, known for her pure sound and intuitive improvisations, started her career in the choir when she was 12 years old.

The concert will also be a way of celebrating the coming of Advent, the church season that leads to Christmas Day. After the performance glögg (mulled wine) and Æbleskiver (traditional Danish dumplings) will be served.

The concert is organised by The Danish Cultural Institute in partnership with The Danish Church and is sponsored

by The A.P. Møller foundation, Knud Højgaards Foundation, The Oticon Foundation and Danske Bank.

Tickets are available at £15 for adults and £5 for children including refreshments; seats are limited and the profit will go to The Danish Church in London. 17 November is the deadline for buying tickets, the rest will be sold on the door. The Danish Church’s address is 5 St. Katharine’s Precinct, Regent's Park London NW1 4HH

Nurturing big talents The Danish National Girls Choir / DR has been a platform for many musicians and artists. Jazz, funk, and pop singer

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For more information visit www.danskekirke.org

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Scandinavian Music This month, two massive pop acts which are already well established in their respective Scandinavian homelands are being shipped to the UK. And two other artists, who’ve already been given the UK seal of approval, unleash their new wares!

New tunes Anna Abreu, who is now on her third album in Finland, releases Vinegar on November 9th. It’s a commercial dance track which has been given a new remix especially for the British market, and it’s just the type of bubblegum club music that does so well over the Christmas party season. Meanwhile, Darin has been one of the biggest selling artists in Sweden since his debut album in 2005.

He’s now on his fourth album, and it’s the lead single from that, Breathing Your Love, which will be his debut UK single. It was produced by fellow Swede, Red One – who cut his teeth on Darin before achieving global success this year producing massive hits for Lady Gaga, Enrique

By Karl Batterbee Iglesias, and Sean Kingston. Breathing Your Love is released on 29 November.

And new versions On top of that, the current reigning King and Queen of scandipop in the UK release their new singles over here in November. Jonas Altberg aka Basshunter has covered 80s classic I Promised Myself. It’s a clubbed up version of the Nick Kamen original which will no doubt cause the oldies to despair, but the kids to dance in merriment! And speaking of club music, Agnes releases I Need You Now, her follow-up to the 325,000 selling Release Me. On her Swedish album, I Need You Now is actually a ballad. But it’s been remixed for British folk and tailored towards sounding like the aforementioned Release Me. They’re obviously fans of the mantra: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’! www.scandipop.co.uk scandipop@googlemail.com

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• Seasonal flowers, Advent-and door wreaths, table decorations; vintage and retro vases; christmas decorations, candles, hand

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Left: Helene Schjerfbeck (1862-1946), Little Gudrun, oil on canvas, 107 x 73 cm. Right Carl Larsson (1853-1919), Spegelbild med Brita, watercolour on paper, 46 x 32 cm.

Scandinavian Art in High Demand Autumn is a vibrant, buzzing time for the art market in London; in the middle of October the leading and uber-trendy world contemporary art fair, Frieze took place. Scandinavian art held its own, with Danish, Swedish and Norwegian galleries all present at the fair representing artists such as Olafur Eliasson (who was responsible for the captivating Weather Project in Tate Modern’s turbine hall in 2004) and Mamma Andersson.

ter, Brita, affectionately clasped on his knee; Larsson is staring intently at a mirror before him as he works on a doubleportrait of the two of them. In the background is a painting of Larsson’s son, Pontus, and to the right of the picture are two vast canvas-covered ‘flats’: Larsson’s work on the mural designs that still adorn the stairs of Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum.

marked effect on the art market notably in the contemporary field, yet the demand for good quality, fresh pieces remains buoyant. Claude Piening, a senior director at Sotheby’s says: “Like most areas in the current market, demand outstrips supply for works of the highest quality which are fresh to the market. Internationally recognised artists such as Larsson and Schjerfbeck continue to command top prices.”

Little Gudrun The major auction houses hold Scandinavian art sales in London towards the end of the year. Among them is Sotheby’s, which has a Scandinavian paintings section in its November nineteenth century paintings sale.

Carl Larsson Highlights of the auction include a Carl Larsson watercolour, Spegelbild med Brita of 1895 (estimate £400,000£600,000) depicting Larsson sitting in his studio at home in Dalarna with his daugh-

Another highlight is Little Gudrun (estimate £120,000-£180,000), an early work by the Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck, painted soon after the artist had returned to Helsinki from a spell in Paris. Schjerfbeck’s work is now in high-demand: The Dancing Shoes sold at Sotheby’s last year for three million pounds, a world record price for a Finnish artist at auction.

Demand for high-quality It will be fascinating to follow the autumn auctions; the credit-crunch has had a

Throughout the course of art history, highquality work stands the test of time.

By Christina Sanderson

Sotheby’s Nineteenth century European paintings sale takes place on 24th November.

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NOVEMBER Soprano Soile Isokoski and pianist Marita Viitasalo (10 November) One of Finland’s leading sopranos presents Hindemith’s setting of Rilke’s cycle of 15 poems on the life of the Virgin Mary, some of the finest German lyric poetry of the 20th century.

Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1 T 020 7935 2141 Anniversary Reception (11 November) Ambassador Birger Riis-Joergensen is hosting an Anniversary Reception and fund-raiser at his Residence, celebrating the Anglo-Danish Society's 85th anniversary and 50th Scholarship anniversary.

With thanks for support, and to encourage attendance, the Society is offering free membership for 2010 to everyone who buys a ticket and is not currently a member of the Society.

Entertainment will be provided by Danish musicians and performers, Pernille Soerensen, actor and singer; Michael Hasselflug, actor; Bo Riemer, musician.

6.00pm to 8.00pm The Ambassador's Residence, Hans Street, SW1X Booking is essential. To reserve tickets please send your cheque payable to the Anglo-Danish Society (£25 for members and £30 for non-members), 43 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5TF. Email: info@anglo-danishsociety.org.uk Phone: 020 7794 8781 5th London International Tango Festival featuring John and Nina Krook (13-15 November) Finns John and Nina Krook brought Argentinean Tango to Helsinki at the beginning of the 1990s. They have their own dance school based in Helsinki, and also teach in other cities throughout Finland.

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Art in Reality (until 14 November) Danish born abstract and surrealist artist Benny Dröscher returns to London with his new solo show Let us suppose, then, that we are dreaming at the Agency Gallery.

Benny Droescher lives and works in Denmark, and has shown extensively internationally.

Wed-Sat 10.30am-6pm, 66 Evelyn Street London SE8 5DD T + 44 20 8692 0734 Macody Lund Fraser - Opera Evolution (15 November) Opera Evolution is a live art performance event presenting six stages in the history of opera from Baroque to Modern. It will be the first solo show by Norwegian opera singer Ingrid Macody Lund Fraser. Lund Fraser will present Handel, Mozart, Wagner and Stravinsky as well as showing six large-scale canvases painted by herself for the performance.

York House, Richmond Road Twickenham

Anna Larsson in concert (18 November) Swedish Mezzo-soprano Anna Larsson and the London Philharmonic Orchestra led by Vladimir Jurowski are presenting the UK premiere of Excerpts from The History of Dr. Johann Faustus by Alfred Schnittke. The performance is semistaged with English subtitles. Anna Larsson has achieved international recognition for her performances as Erda in Der Ring des Nibelungen. For times, tickets and further details of Anna Larsson see: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

A world premiere by The Royal Ballet (until 18 November) Kaija Saariaho, a Finnish contemporary composer, won the Nordic Council Music Prize for the work Lonh for soprano and electronics in 2000. Her latest creation is a world premiere performed at the Royal Opera House by The Royal Ballet; the choreographer is Wayne McGregor.

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD Mannerheim and the Far East: A Horse Reaches China (18 November) Finland's president CGE Mannerheim had a lifelong obsession with the Orient.

Jonathan Clements tells the story of Mannerheim's adventures in Manchuria, his epic ride across China and his forgotten espionage in Japan, and argues that without Mannerheim's far eastern experiences, Finland's fate in the 20th century would have been very different. Jonathan Clements’ new book, Mannerheim: President, Soldier, Spy, is released in English

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Team Denmark FC Christmas party Team Denmark FC will have their annual “julefrokost” on 12 December at the Elixir Bar, Camden.

A big buffet menu sports all the traditional Danish Christmas food one could wish for. Why not kick off with frikadeller or brunede kartofler before moving to ris ala Mande and the big traditional pakkeleg. The bar will be open exclusively and drinks will be served at very reasonable prices. The Christmas party is for Danes only, exceptions are made

for partners. Last year 83 attended and tickets are usually sold out quickly.

Team Denmark FC was formed in 2004 and is a football and running club for Danes living in London. TDFC play football every Saturday at 11:00 in Regents Park on the green near the Gloucester Gate entrance. The running club meets at the same spot Saturday at 12.00am.

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The Birthday Party (until 21 November) The Flow Gallery celebrates its tenth birthday by inviting twelve passionate women collectors to nominate twelve artists with a brief to create a place setting for a festive table. Swedish ceramist Mia E Göransson, selected by Lady Frances Sorrel, takes inspiration from nature for the setting of cups and decorations. She has exhibited her work in Sweden and internationally.

For more information visit www.flowgallery.co.uk Rose Theatre, Kingston presents Strindberg's Miss Julie (until 28 November) Sex and power dominate August Strindberg’s scandalous masterpiece Miss Julie, in exploring what draws men and women together - and makes them want to destroy each other. Miss Julie is directed by Stephen Unwin and the cast includes Daniel Betts, Lucy Briers and Rachel Pickup.

For more information visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Helge Lien Norwegian artists at the London Jazz Festival (18–20 November) A number of Norway’s finest musicians will perform at this year’s London Jazz Festival. One of Norway’s leading jazz singers Karin Krog is one of them. Another is pianist, composer and improviser Helge Lien; he will perform with his Jazz Trio; the group released the acclaimed album Hello Troll last year. Last is pianist

Tord Gustavsen; he will perform songs from a recent album Restored, Returned with his quartet at the Southbank Centre.

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble, 21 November: Southbank Centre Karin Krog, 18 November, 7.30pm: Queen Elizabeth Hall / Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, London, Helge Lien, 20 November, 9pm: Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, London

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JA JA JA - New Nordic Club Night (19 November) A new club night in London, showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries. It will be launched on 19 November at The Lexington, Islington. A Christmas party follows on 17 December, and look out for planned monthly club nights for 2010.

More information on The Lexington website nearer the time and newly launched website: www.jajajamusic.com

Screening: The Man Without a Past by Aki Kaurismäki (20 November) The Man Without a Past is showing at at BFI Southbank's European Film Season.

Ironically, given the bleakness of its shanty-town setting, this is one of the famously lugubrious Finn's warmest and most upbeat comedies, where drifters live in abandoned shipping containers and the Salvation Army replaces a welfare state that won't acknowledge a man who recovers from a mugging with no memory and no official identity.

BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London SE1 Clarinetist Kari Kriikku (25 November) Kari Kriikku is a Finnish classical clarinetist. He is a founding member of the Avanti! Chamber orchestra and has served as the ensemble's artistic director since 1998. He was the 2009 winner of the Nordic Council Music Prize Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, T: 0121-780 3333

Frøy Aagre (19-22 November) After last year’s success and sold-out performances at the London Jazz Festival, Norwegian Saxophonist Frøy Aagre is back in the UK with four more concerts of lyrical Nordic jazz. Aagre, an emerging star on the European jazz scene, is best known for her powerful compositions and individual style.

19 November, 8pm: Dean Clough Limited, Dean Clough, Halifax 20 November, 7:30pm: Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, 21- November: Dundee Jazz Festival 22 November, 7:30pm: London Jazz Festival, 6 Moor Street, London

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Sustaining Identity: Symposium II curated by Juhani Pallasmaa Paul Brislin and Tamara Horbacka. (26 November) How is human identity grounded in environment and architecture? Is there an architecture of resistance that stands in the face of commercial globalisation? Sustaining Identity II will unite visionaries and practitioners from different generations, cultures and geographies, to prove that the creation of enduring, uniquely localised, people-centred space is still possible and desirable.

As part of the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership and the RIBA Trust 'International Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change' Programme Tickets: £45, concessions available To book call 020 7942 2211 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/tickets Victoria and Albert Museum, London Scandinavian Christmas Bazaars The Scandinavian Churches are organising Christmas Bazaars between the 19-28 November, selling Christmas food, sweets, design, gifts, crafts etc

Traditional Finnish Christmas Bazaar takes place 20-28 November at the Finnish Church in London, 33 Albion Street, London SE16 T 020 7237 4668 Norwegian Christmas Bazaar takes place the 20-22 November at 1 St Olav’s Square London, SE16 7JB Swedish Christmas Bazaar is open during three days, (19, 21, 22 November) 6-11 Harcourt Street, London, W1H 4AG Danish YWCA’s annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on the 28, 29 November at The Danish YWCA, 43 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5TF

DECEMBER The Finnish Independance dance and reception (4 December) Tango orchestra Uusikuu will perform Finnish dance music from the last 70 years in the presence of Ambassador Jaakko Laajava. The event is organised together by Finn-Guild and the Embassy of Finland.

Place: Kingsley Hotel, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1.

Tickets are only available in advance from the Finn-Guild office 020 7387 3508 Price: £30 FG members, £40 non-members. See www.finn-guild.org for details.

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