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ings that tackle controversial issues such as self-mutilation, religious extremism and plastic surgery. Traditional Swedish Midsummer Celebration (20 June) Midsummer Celebrations in Southwark Park. Meet in the park near the Seamen’s Church to dress the midsummer pole and dance. Celebrations starts at 3.00 pm and are expected to end 6.00pm. www.swedishchurch.org.uk
their original Danish hotdog stand will be open and there will also be a large salad buffet. The event will be held in their spacious garden where a large bonfire will be lit at approx. 10pm to the tones of the Danish “Midsommervise” and the traditional bonfire speech. Although the speech and song will be in Danish all nationalities are of course welcome. The price for the evening is £6 per person. The evening starts at 8pm. Beverages can be purchased but not brought along. For bookings please visit www.kfuk.co.uk. Jan Garbarek at St Paul’s Cathedral (23 June) Renowned Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek once again joins forces with one of the world’s finest vocal groups, the allmale British quartet the Hilliard Ensemble, for a concert in St Paul’s Cathedral as part of the City of London Festival. St Paul’s Cathedral, Ludgate Hill, London EC4. Book online at www.colf.org
Ingmar Bergman Film Season (21 June – 12 July) Enjoy a series of films by Sweden’s greatest director, including The Magic Flute, Bergman´s historic production of Mozart’s masterpiece. Barbican Cinemas Barbican Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS For bookings please visit www.colf.org/book-now.cfm Traditional Finnish Midsummer celebrations (22 June) Tasty midsummer food and drinks and live music by the Finnish band Midsummer Magic. Men's midsummer sauna from 15.00 - 16.30 and women 16.3018.00. Celebrations will start at 18.00. 33 Albion Street, SE16 7HZ www.finnishchurch.org.uk
Conductor Susanna Mälkki (25 June) Susanna Mälkki conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Pierre-Laurent Armand on violin.The Programme: Haydn: Symphony no.60 'Il Distratto'; Symphony no.101 'The Clock'. Ligeti: Ramifications; Birtwistle: Slow Frieze for Piano and Ensemble. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, Suffolk IP17 Telephone no: 01728 687 110
Midsummer Party at the Danish YWCA (23 June) The Danish YWCA will be hosting their annual Midsummer party. As per tradition
Presidential Jazz (30 June) A groovy Swedish/Czech jazz-evening with a spectacular view over the river Thames. The evening will celebrate the end of the
Czech EU Presidency and the beginning of the Swedish one. For bookings please visit www.colf.org/book-now.cfm Gala Opening and Concert (1 July) The grand official London opening of the Swedish EU Presidency at the historic Guildhall in London. Enjoy a world-class musical experience with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra featuring renowned trombonist and conductor Christian Lindberg. For bookings please visit www.colf.org/book-now.cfm Sweden on Stage (4 July) A unique Family Fun Day with an environmental theme on Hampstead Heath. Sample some of the best on offer from Sweden including The Benny Andersson Band. Try some Swedish ecological food and take part in a variety of innovative activities for all ages. The Danish Club presents: A programme of events for June/July Out of hour viewing of Artist Per Kirkeby’s work at Tate Modern, 19 June, free entry book early. Charles Dickens, A talk and Q&A with Robert Slater, Monday 8 June, free entry but book early. Father’s Day Club open for Roast Beef Lunch and Danish Buffet, 21 June, traditional fare, children welcome. Jazz Evening, Swing Time with Angus Murray, 17 June, Jazz in the restaurant! Stambord DABGO -Danes Abroad Business Group Online, online meeting, 1 July and first Wed of every month thereafter, join a great network of Danes worldwide. Venue: The Danish Club 40 Dover street London W1S 4NP Contact: Lizette Bang, lizette@danishclub.co.uk, 07545 11 9339 Website: www.danishclub.co.uk
Angus Murray. Photo: www.jazzswing.co.uk