Gay Gordons - Eightsome Reel - Dashing White Sergeant 

on Friday 20^th November, at 20.00, at Pumpan, Färgagårdstorget 1, Stockholm. (Bus 76 from Slussen to the terminus). The fee is 50:- and includes dancing, tea and biscuits. For further information, please call Don Gillam on 660 84 29.

The ball will be held in the presence of Princess Christina, Fru Magnuson and  Consul General Tord Magnuson, Guests of Honour. It is a pleasure to welcome Sir Richard Gardner FRS our Guest Speaker, as well as Katarina Karnéus, the celebrated mezzo soprano, who will be giving a performance during the evening. The evening commences with a welcome drink during the assembly before dinner.

The programme comprises a performance by Katarina Karnéus accompanied by the pianist Bénédicte Haid. There will be piping by the Pipe Major of the Pipe and Drums of the First Royal Engineers, Robert Wallgren and a Scottish dance performance by Members of the Stockholm Scottish Country Dance Society led by Don Gillam. Several attractive prizes have been donated to the traditional lottery. Raffle tickets will be sold during the assembly. Modern dancing will take place to Leif Kronlund's popular orchestra and Scottish dancing to the skirl of the bag pipes. The price for members is 1.095:- and for non-members 1.150:- (payment to p-giro 3424-9). Members of other English speaking organizations are welcome at members' price. Dress: Black tie or Highland dress. Kindly confirm your attendance to 08-678 73 33.

One of Charles Dicken's most popular stories is back on stage with British actors. Members of the Society may buy tickets at 295:- (instead of 345):-.by stating "the Swedish British Society" when making the reservation. If you wish to get together for a pizza and a glass of wine at the Osteria, Styrmansgatan 57 (opposite Maxim) at 18.00  before the performance (starting at 19.30) on Friday 4^th December, please book your ticket at 077 170 7070 or via www.ticnet.se

The evening starts with a glass of wine, follwed by a description of the evening buffet meal, which is included in the price. The setting is simple, the plates disposable but the food is delicious. Your ticket may even lead to a "free" rug. By "free" we mean at no extra cost.

After the lecture "What to look for when thinking of buying a Persian Carpet" Kina Jacobsson's strong helping hands will show us a wide selection of carpets and, of course,  you do have the option to buy or not to buy.

These popular "to eat, to drink, perchance to buy" evenings are usually held in Swedish, but, with the help of our Swedish speaking members, Kina Jacobsson has agreed to use English. The total cost person is 100:- (food, wine + lottery). Sign up by paying 100:- into the ESCC's pg-account 12 30 45-7, state "Persian carpet event" and after your name indicate "Swedish- British Society" in the message field. Then send an e-mail to Valerie.olsson@gmail.com
Closing date for signing up and paying is Wednesday 25^th November, 2009

at the Princess Hall, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14, Stockholm. There will be the traditional lottery, gifts, cakes & bread, books, children's activities, café, UNICEF Christmas cards etc.

Come and be part of the special Carol Service held for members of the Swedish-British Society and British and Commonwealth Association. Hear again the old story of the shepherds and angels, the wise men and Herod, Mary and Joseph and the baby in the manger. Refreshments will be served in the church after the service. A nominal fee will be charged to cover the costs.