Venue: Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry
Once again a chance to join us for an informal clay pigeon shoot at Dalmeny Estate.
Meet at 10 am at the car park by Dalmeny House (see Skt. Hans section below for directions). Wrap up warm and bring hot drinks as you should expect to be outdoors for approx. 2 hours.

Cost: £10 per head for those taking part in the shooting. Spectators are also very welcome.

Please let Pernille know by 17th April if you’d like to attend,
tel.: 0131 3311790, email: pl.chapman@virgin.net.
In case of bad weather, do phone ahead on the day to check if this event is still going ahead.

Venue: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
Axel Dalberg Poulsen will be our guide on a private tour demonstrating how research on gingers is carried out and why it is important. You will see how collections of gingers are managed in the herbarium and the glass houses – places which are not usually open to the public.

You may want to visit Axel’s home page to view ginger pictures from his recent expeditions: http://dalbergpoulsen.com

Meet at 2 p.m. at the East Gate (Inverleith Row). The tour will take approx. 1 hour and will mainly take place inside. Afterwards, there will be an option to buy refreshments, coffee or tea at the café and/or go for a walk outside in the Garden.
Although you are welcome to just turn up at this event, we would appreciate some indication of numbers, so please phone or email Ulla if you plan to attend.

Venue: Yellowcraig Beach, East Lothian
Please join us on our annual DSS picnic. This year we will gather at Yellowcraig Beach, East Lothian where there is a play park and plenty of space on the beach and dunes for games such as rounders, spoon race etc.
We meet at 11am at the play park.
Please bring your own picnic, blankets, ‘sports gear’ and swimwear (for the optimists).Keep fingers crossed for good weather, and we’ll see you there!

Directions:
Follow A198 eastwards. Drive through various villages: Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane, and Dirleton. Yellowcraig is signposted on the left around the turn-off for Dirleton Castle. Just follow directions for Yellowcraig.

15th March 2.30 pm
Venue: Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh

Flammen & Citronen – A film by Ole Christian Madsen
Featuring: Mads Mikkelsen, Peter Mygind, Thure Lindhart and Stine Stengade

Copenhagen, 1944, during the German occupation. While the rest of Denmark hope and pray for the war to end soon, Police Superintendent Winther (Peter Mygind) ensures that the most efficient operatives in the famous Holger Danske resistance group, known as “Flammen” (Thure Lindhardt) and “Citronen” (Mads Mikkelsen), are kept busy at every opportunity.
But when Flammen is ordered to execute his girlfriend Ketty (Stine Stengade), his convictions to the cause start to falter. In the fight for a free country, the lines between right and wrong are easily blurred, and it becomes ever more difficult to tell your friends and enemies apart…

Based on actual events, Flammen og Citronen is one of the most successful Danish films ever. With a hard-hitting and controversial storyline, the film takes a more balanced view on wartime Denmark to offer a fresh and different perspective, while the sublime acting and spectacular quality of production raise standards to new levels. Flammen og Citronen has it all: breathtaking pace, nerve-racking tension, love stories and plenty of action. Quite simply a world-class piece, straight from the heart of Danish history.

Niels Arden Oplev’s To Verdener (Worlds Apart), which was selected as Denmark’s Oscar contender, will screen at the Glasgow Film Festival on Tuesday February 17th at the Glasgow Film Theatre at 3.30pm and Wednesday February 18th at the Cineworld Renfrew Street at 6.30pm.
Based on true events the film follows Sarah, a young Jehovah’s Witness who has a passionate commitment to her faith and her family.
When she meets Ties it is love at first sight but Ties is a non- believer and the church elders consider their relationship unacceptable.The acclaimed drama takes a fair-minded and though- provoking approach to explosive issues.

Ole Christian Madsen’s Flammen & Citronen (Flame & Citron) will screen at the Cineworld Rebfrew Street on both Friday February 20th at 6.30pm and Saturday February 21st at 1.15pm.
Mads Mikkelsen and Thurs Lindhardt star in the true story of the ruthless resistance fighters who risked their lives to kill German officers and anyone who dared to collaborate with the enemy.

More details can be found at our website www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk. If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to ask.

We wish our members a very happy New year from all of the comittee. We are currently working up the last details of the 2009 Events Calendar, which will be sent out very soon along with the January Newsletter. The Calendar will also be made available from the society website.

Burns 2005

Venue: Kingsknowes Golf Clubhouse, 326 Lanark Road, Edinburgh.

We are back at the Kingsknowes Golf Club for yet another Burn’s Supper. Come and join us for a traditional Scottish meal, drinking of Scotch whisky, and recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard.

The 3-course meal comprises of celery and Lanark blue soup with crusty bread and butter, followed by haggis, neeps and tatties with an optional whisky and peppercorn sauce and finishing with a shortbread and Drambrui Frushie (A delightful mix of shortbread honey and drambuie served with freshly whipped cream and topped off with chocolate flakes). Vegetarian option will be available. Drinks are not included but can be purchased at a reasonable price at the bar.

We are planning to finish the evening with a bit of ceilidh dancing which was a great success last year.

It is easy to get to the Golf Club either by bus (route 44) or by car, as they have their own car park.

Price: £12 per person. Please sign up before 17.01.2009 using the sign-up form. Doors open at 7 pm and the Address to the Haggis will start at 7.30 pm.

Please remember that this night is not just about the meal. Its appeal is first and foremost the traditional speeches, although entertainment in form of songs, poem recitals and musical contributions are all welcome. Please indicate on the form or contact the committee by e-mail or phone if you wish to volunteer to do e.g. the Selkirk Grace, the Immortal Memory of Burns or something completely different.

NB! Please bring along any suitable raffle prizes you wish to donate, thank you.

The DCI is looking for a native danish speaking secretary to cover for

Duck Dinner (2004)

Venue: The Thistle Hotel, 107 Leith Street (East end of Princes Street), Edinburgh

We are returning to the 4 star Thistle Hotel in Edinburgh city centre for our traditional roast duck dinner. The Danish Management last year made sure that this was the most ‘Danish’ meal in the history of DSS’s duck dinners! The location means easy access for people travelling by bus or train. Car parking is also available next to the hotel.
We will meet in the Cramond Bar on 2nd floor at 7 p.m.
Menu:

• Gravad lax
• Duck and ‘brunede kartofler’
• Go’ gammeldaws æblekage (traditional apple pie)

Price: only £15 !

If you would like to attend, we need to know no later than 8th November. Please complete and return the sign-up form attached to the latest newsletter ASAP, enclosing payment (bookings are non-refundable and on a first-come-first-served basis).

A vegetarian option is available.

Venue: The Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh

Once again, Aileen Friis-Jørgensen is organising a craft fair with a variety of Danish and Scottish products for sale such as Christmas decorations, paintings, jewellery, tartan and felt products etc. Donations from the stallholders and customers will be sent to St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh.
Any queries please contact Aileen Friis-Jørgensen on 01506 891224.

Get your Christmas shopping done early and/or renew your membership subscription with us over a cup of coffee!