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Sankt Hans Evening, Saturday 26th June, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Venue: Dalmeny Estate
We hope we are in for another dry evening as the lovely beach on Dalmeny Estate provides a fantastic setting for our Skt Hans celebrations with the ritual burning of witches and midges!
As usual, BBQ food is provided and drinks will be on sale at the event. All you have to do is bring blankets/picnic chairs and perhaps a copy of Højskolesangbogen! We do recommend you bring warm and water proof clothing.

Price: £6 for adults and £3 for children over 5
Please sign up by returning the cut-off slip sent out with the April newsletter before 6th June. If you missed the deadline and would like to participate please contact your comittee members.

Please go to the car park at Dalmeny House and follow the signs from there.

Directions:

How to find Dalmeny House: From Edinburgh, take A90 northbound (towards Forth Road Bridge). Turn off slip road signposted for South Queensferry. The
main entrance to Dalmeny Estate is approx. ½ mile up this road, on your right. Enter through main entrance and follow tarmac road until you see Dalmeny House and car park on your left.

From Fife: After Forth Road Bridge, take 1st slip road signposted for South Queensferry. At roundabout, take first left. At next roundabout (Burger King),
take 1st left into South Queensferry. Take 4th right (Station Road) and carry on
to T-junction at the end of this road. Turn right up to T-junction in Dalmeny
Village, then turn left and continue until you reach the crossroads at main entrance to Dalmeny Estate.

Bus no. 43 from Edinburgh stops at the main entrance (ask for the Chapel
Gate bus stop).

EASTER LUNCH – 28th March 1 pm

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

dafodilVenue: Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh.

Join us for Easter lunch with the traditional Danish ’smørrebrød’, snaps and a song or two……

Early booking is recommended as numbers are restricted, so let us know ASAP if you wish to attend by returning the form attached with the latest newsletter, including payment.

Price: £10 per person excluding drinks. Snaps donations are always appreciated!

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING – 24th April 10 am

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Clay Pigeon ShootingVenue: Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry

We would like to welcome you back to another clay pigeon shoot at Dalmeny Estate. Meet at 10 am in the car park by Dalmeny House and remember to wrap up warm and bring tea, coffee etc. as you should expect to be outdoors for approx. 2 hours. Price: £10 per head for those taking part in the shooting (spectators are also very welcome).

Please let Pernille know by 16th April if you would like to attend (or need directions): Tel: 0131 331 1790 or email: pl.chapman@virgin.net.
In case of bad weather, do phone on the day to check if this event is still going ahead.