FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

Dear members and friends,

Only a few weeks to go for the Winter Ball and bookings have started to roll in with people organising a table for their group so please do not leave it too late to make your reservation which should definitely be in before Monday the 4^th. of August as our wonderful chef, the one and only Jenny Hansen, needs time to purchase and prepare those delicious Scandinavian treats we have become so accustomed to over the years. It will be a buffet / smorgasbord once again as this gives people a great variety of tastes and allows our non-Scandinavian guests a chance to sample foods that they would not normally prepare for themselves. Remember the curried herrings and Finn’s homemade dark rye bread….mmmmm! don’t they go together well! For those who are not fond of fish as an entrée simply let us know at the time of your booking and we will arrange a plate of antipasto, poultry or something else of your choice.

The price of drinks has not changed and remains very cheap compared to hotel or restaurant charges. The hall will be nicely decorated as usual and of course it is heated so don’t let the cold weather deter you.

As mentioned in Vikingen we have managed to engage a very versatile four piece band who are capable of delivering music to cater for most peoples’ taste, in fact if you would like a special request, perhaps to impress your partner, please let Chris, the Editor of Vikingen, or myself know and we shall do our best to arrange it.

All in all it shall be an evening of eating, drinking, fun, music, dancing and good company.

Witness the ‘crowning’ of the Viking Of the Year…I wonder who it will be this year!

Regards

Fe Durward

President