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Den Danske Forening
Heimdal
April 2013
Medlemsblad
Newsletter for the Danish Association Heimdal – Established 1872
THE DANISH ASSOCIATION “HEIMDAL” INC
36 AUSTIN STREET NEWSTEAD QLD 4006
Contact details: 0437 612 913
www.danishclubbrisbane.org
Contributions
We would love to share your news and
stories. You are welcome to send emails
and other material to the editor for publication. The closing date for the May issue is
19 April 2013. We reserve the right to
edit or not publish your contribution. Any
material published does not necessarily
reflect the opinion of the Danish Club or the
Editor.
Editor: Lone Schmidt
Phone: 0437 612 913
Email: treasurer@danishclubbrisbane.org
Webmaster: Peter Wagner Hansen
Phone: 0423 756 394
Skype: pete.at.thebathouse
Email: admin@danishclubbrisbane.org
our power bill if we had a solar energy
system installed. As to the next
Scandinavian Festival, we would love to
start serious planning, talk to sponsors,
volunteers and stallholders, and embark
on advertising, but without funding it
cannot go ahead.
After Easter, we’re in for a busy time at
the club with two concerts with
performers from the Faroe Islands and
Denmark. This is all happening just
before the big Sunday lunch. If you
want to give a hand, just call.
And remember, if you have any ideas
for activities you would like to see at the
club, let your committee know.
From the Editor
WELCOME TO OUR NEW
MEMBERS
Helen & Christian Luckow, Teneriffe
HAPPY EASTER!
Your committee has been busy applying
for funding for numerous activities.
While there are many grants available,
the competition is fierce. The lack of
funds is feeling a bit like a straitjacket,
the committee has many more ideas for
improvements and activities, but finding
it difficult to move forward. It would
make a big difference to our events, if
the courtyard area was covered. And to
1 April – Peter Hansen, Ocean Shores
2 April – Christian Skou, Chapel Hill
2 April – Lise Kopittke, Scarborough
2 April - H. C. Andersen, Odense
4 April – Andy Brodersen, Collingwood
14 April- Kirsten Wyeth, Wilston
15 April – Vivian Lindup, Darra
16 April – Queen Margrethe, Amalienborg
30 April – Michael Schmidt, Daisy Hill
30 April – Amanda Miller, Samford
What’s on at the Danish Club?
Café Danmark
22 March 2013
from 6 pm
Come visit the club and catch up with new and old friends. There’s tasty ‘smørrebrød’: the menu varies from time to time, but you’ll usually find ‘rullepølse’ (spicy
rolled pork), smoked salmon, roast beef, ‘leverpostej’, roast pork and ‘Esrom’ cheese
on the menu. And hot dogs. The bar offers Tuborg and Carlsberg beer imported
from Denmark just for us as well as several Australian brews. If you like a glass of
wine with your food, we have a good variety of whites, reds and sparkling on offer.
It’s also an opportunity to buy delicious Danish pastries, rye bread and other specialty
breads and organic biscuits direct from Britt’s Danish Delights. Tea offers smallgoods
and quality meats from Flemming, the Danish butcher at Woolloongabba, as well as
her own goodies including remoulade. Order in advance and pick up at the café.
Legestue / Play Group Every Friday 9.30-11.30
Check their Facebook page for events or ring Tea, Tina or Iben (see details inside the
newsletter)
Concert with Jakob Wredstrøm
6 April 2013
Finalist from the Danish version of ‘The Voice’ visits Brisbane – concert at the Danish
club. Listen to him on youtube or Facebook and see concert details inside the
newsletter
Concert with Kristian & Jakup
Down Under 2013 & KUPALEJA
12 April 2013
Touring Down Under 2013, Kristian & Jakup from the faraway Faroe Islands perform
new and traditional folk music at the Danish club. They will be supported by
“KUPALEJA”.
Sunday ‘Easter’ Lunch
Påskefrokost
14 April 2013
12.30 for 1 pm start
Enjoy a traditional Danish Sunday lunch at the club – see the details in the newsletter
and book early. Give a voucher to friends and family as a surprise Easter egg!
Café Danmark
26 April 2013
from 6 pm
Get all your Danish Baked Goodies from Britt’s Bakery at Café DANMARK
4th Friday of each month
Authentic Danish Pastry & Organic Bread Products
Kringler, Smørtærter, Kanelstænger, Birkes, Rundstykker, Fuldkornsrugbrød,
Kransekagekonfekt, Småkager, Knækbrød og bagerens dårlige øje.
For information, order forms and delivery details, go to our website:
www.brittsdanishdelight.com.au
Unit 5/10 Energy Crescent, Molendinar QLD 4214
Ph: 07 5571 6881 Fax: 07 5571 6947
Email: order@brittsdanishdelight.com.au
JAKOB WREDSTRØM SOLO AT THE DANISH CLUB
SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2013
DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM
Jakob Wredstrøm is a young singer/songwriter from Denmark. The upcoming artist is
based in Copenhagen and is making himself and his band known throughout the
Danish music society. Jakob was a contestant in the TV-show ‘Voice – Denmark’s
Greatest Voice’, and his numerous performances throughout the country have
showcased his talents. He will be performing at the Roskilde Music Festival this year.
Jakob’s music can best be described as acoustic pop with a wide variety of ballads,
but is often inspired by the singer-songwriter genre and with a twist of funk – a great
solo performance experience.
Jakob can be found on youtube and facebook.
http://www.youtube.com/imsaved93
http://facebook.com/JakobWredstrom
TICKETS: $12/$10 at door or book
BOOKINGS to treasurer@danishclubbrisbane.org
Danish open-faced sandwiches, coffee, tea and pastries will be available from the
club kitchen and the bar will be open.
We can advise on freight Australia wide!
0411 297 236
info@danskvintage.com.au
Study & Stay in Australia?
Your door to the best in Australian Education & Training….
We are Danes, with a strong background in both Danish and Australian education & training.
Though we work with people from any country, we run some especially exciting programs
between Denmark and Australia, including:
 Guiding would-be migrants to courses for recognition in 60-Point occupations
 Assisting students enter the very best course, school/college/university for their needs
 Study Tours – customised to meet the particular needs of the Danish
schools/colleges/universities
 Semester Study Abroad – individuals or classes come to undertake one semester of
study, and get credit back into their secondary school/undergraduate programs in
Denmark
 Placing students into workplaces in Australia for Occupational Training, which is part
of their studies in Denmark
 Consulting services for Danish institutions wishing to establish links with Australian
partners.
We’d be delighted to assist you in any of these areas. Please do not hesitate to contact us:
Riborg Andersen
riborg@studyinaustralia.com.au
Phone 07 3852 5511
Liquor licence Renewed for six months
up to September 2013.
New equipment and maintenance
New lights installed outside in the
courtyard and in front of the main
entry. Indoors, ten old downlights
(which tended to switch off when the
transformer got too hot) in lounge area
have been replaced with new LED
lights. Veggie spray hose in kitchen
was leaking again and had to be
replaced.
Solar Power Next round of the
Gambling Community Benefit Fund
grants closed 28 February 2013 and
we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a
positive reply this time. Our latest
quarterly power bill exceeded $1,500, a
huge item on our expense budget.
Australia Day Flag Raising
Ceremony was cancelled – again.
Membership 210 current memberships
– pretty impressive. Good support
from young families moving to
Brisbane.
Scandinavian Festival 8 September
2013 We have applied to the Dannebrog Foundation in Melbourne for
funding. Will also be inviting Finland
and Iceland to participate in the
festival.
Courtyard Applied for grant from
Jupiter’s Community Benefit Fund to
cover courtyard area – would be great
to be able to use the area in all weather
conditions – rain or shine.
History of Danish migrants and the
club Have applied for grant to research
and publish history of Danish migrants
in Brisbane through the eyes of the
club.
Events Programme for 2013 is looking
solid. As mentioned before, some
months have no events for the second
Saturday and we’ll encourage members
to come up with ideas for these dates.
RSA certificate Lise has completed her
RSA certificate (responsible service of
alcohol). The certificate needs to be
renewed every three years and Lone
will be renewing hers shortly.
Beer, snaps and licorice A new
shipment is on its way, hoping for
arrival in time for Sunday lunch 14
April. It contains julebryg and
marcipanbrød, lakridspinde and
strandgrus. Even flødetabletter, so get
ready.
Money The first seven months show a
loss of approx. $37,000 (the club spent
$62,000 on the new roof in this
financial year) and the committee is
satisfied with the current position.
ooOoo
Danes Abroad Business Group Online (DABGO) – Brisbane has joined the world wide network
For many years, the DABGO network has provided a regular monthly meeting place for Danes working or
travelling abroad with their popular Stambord arrangement.
The monthly meeting is always on the first Wednesday of the month and the group usually meets at a
bar/hotel and the format is informal – it is simply a meeting place for Danes working abroad to meet up with
other Danes and have a chat over a beer or two.
The Danish club hosted the first DABGO meeting on Wednesday 7 November. The next meeting will be on
Wednesday 3 April 2013 at 6 pm. Update your calendar now! Check DABGO’s website at www.dabgo.net
for updates and membership details or ring Soren on 0431 881513.
PÅSKEFROKOST ‘EASTER SMORGASBORD’
Sunday 14 April 2013
12.30 for 1 pm start
Photo: Soren Hoimark
Sunday is traditionally a good time to enjoy a Danish smorgasbord – why not
invite your friends and family along to the Danish Club for a treat after Easter.
It’s delicious with many favourites on the menu including pickled herring, smoked
salmon, fish wedges with remoulade, roast pork with red cabbage, leverpostej,
medisterpølse, roast beef, rullepølse and Esrom cheese. The bar is stocked with
Tuborg and Carlsberg brewed in Denmark and a variety of snaps – how does a
cold Red Aalborg or Jubilæum sound?
Price: $40 for members and $45 for guests (children under 12 $15/$17.50).
All bookings must be made and pre-paid by Tuesday 9 April 2013. Email Lone
Schmidt at treasurer@danishclubbrisbane.org or ring on 0437 612 913 to make
your booking. We can also issue vouchers if you would like to use it as a gift.
Payment by EFT to Suncorp BSB 484-799 Account 02495 1468
Payment details: 14Apr13, your name and membership number
Or send a cheque made out to Danish Association Heimdal to the treasurer:
Lone Schmidt
24 Ashley Road
Chermside West QLD 4032
Odense
Odense is the third largest city in Denmark
with a population of 168,798 (as of 1
January 2012) and is the main city on the
island of Funen (Danish: Fyn). The city is
the seat of Odense Municipality, with a
population of 191,610 (as of 1 January
2012). In January 2007, Funen County
became part of the Region of Southern
Denmark.
History
Odense (from Odins Vé, meaning "Odin's
shrine") is one of the oldest cities of
Denmark and had its 1000th anniversary
in 1988. To celebrate this, a forest named
"the Thousand Year Forest" (Danish:
Tusindårsskoven) was cultivated. The
shrine of Saint Canute (Danish: Sankt Knud
/ Knud den Hellige) in Saint Canute's
Cathedral held great attraction for
pilgrims throughout the Middle Ages.
Odense's most famous landmark was
Odinstårnet (The Odin Tower) constructed
in 1935, as the second-tallest tower in
Europe, only surpassed by the Eiffel
Tower. Odinstårnet was blown up by a
Danish Nazi group in 1944 and has never
been rebuilt. A miniature model of it now
stands in the residential area Odinsparken
where the original tower was.
Until the beginning of the Danish
industrial revolution, Odense was also the
second-largest city in modern Denmark,
but has now been overtaken by Aarhus.
Business
Several large industries are located in or
near Odense. The biggest sales auction of
vegetables, fruits and flowers (GASA) in
Denmark is situated here. The Albani
Brewery brews the local Odense Pilsner
amongst others.
The commercial national television
company TV 2 is based in Odense.
In the south-eastern part of Odense the
Rosengårdcentret shopping mall is
located. The mall dates from 1971 and is
one of the largest in Denmark with
100,000 m2 of commercially used area and
153 stores.
The city's central location in Denmark
makes it one of the national convention
and congress centers.
Tourist attractions
Saint Canute's Cathedral (Danish: Sankt
Knuds Kirke) was formerly connected with
the great Benedictine monastery of the
same name, and is one of the largest and
finest buildings of its kind in Denmark. It
is constructed of brick in a pure Gothic
style. Originally dating from 1081–1093, it
was rebuilt in the 13th century. Under the
altar lies Canute (Danish: Knud), the
patron saint of Denmark, who had
planned to conquer England, then ruled
by William of Normandy. Canute was
slain in an insurrection at Odense in 1086.
Odense is also the see of the bishop of
Funen. The cathedral has the skeletons of
both the Saint/King and his brother on
public display. A large fragment of
Byzantine cloth is displayed next to the
two skeletons. The cathedral also boasts
one of Denmark's finest altarpieces, a
magnificent triptych by Claus Berg. Kings
John (Danish: Hans) and Christian II are
buried in the city.
Our Lady's Church, built in the 13th
century and restored in 1851–1852 and
again in 1864, contains a carved 16th century
altarpiece by Claus Berg of Lübeck.
In tennis, Tennis Club Odense located near
Odense River is the most successful in Denmark,
having won numerous gold medals at the Danish
Championships throughout the years.
The H.C. Andersen Marathon and Eventyrløbet is
held annually in Odense.
Notable residents
Odense Palace (above) was erected by King
Frederick IV, who died there in 1730.
There is a theatre as well as a symphony
orchestra, a zoo, and the Funen Village (Den
Fynske Landsby) which is an open-air museum
with old houses typical of Funen.
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The City Hall has a small scar from a battle
between Germans and members of the Danish
Resistance on 5 May 1945. The city's coat of
arms – located above the main entrance to City
Hall – is damaged. On closer inspection, it can be
seen that the kneecap of Saint Canute was
penetrated by a bullet.
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Hans Christian Andersen, novelist, poet
and short story writer
Carl Nielsen, classical composer, born
near Odense
King Canute IV (c. 1043 – July 17, 1086),
also known as Canute the Saint and
Canute the Holy
Carl Frederik Tietgen, Industrialist, banker,
and philanthropist
Thomas B. Thrige, Inventor and
industrialist
Anja Andersen, Handball player
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, born and
raised in Odense
Caroline Wozniacki, tennis player
Peter Eastgate, winner of the Main Event
at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Abraham Kurland, Olympic medalist in
wrestling
Kim Larsen, musician
Jens Galschiøt, artist
Frederik Klokker, cricketer
The 4 most visited attractions in 2007 were:
1. Odense Zoo – 420,254 visitors
2. The Funen Village – 105,040 visitors
3. Danish Railway museum – 97,759 visitors
4. H.C. Andersen's House – 80,622 visitors
Sports
Odense is the home of a number of football
clubs. The most important are OB, FC Fyn, B1909,
and B1913.
Pavement decoration from the 2005 Hans
Christian Andersen year
(source: Wikipedia)
Pinse
Pinsen er den tredje store kristne højtid
efter jul og påske. Dagen kaldes også for
kirkens fødselsdag, fordi den første kristne
menighed blev grundlagt på baggrund af
pinsens hændelser.
Pinsen falder altid 50 dage efter påske, og
navnet kommer af det græske ord for halvtreds, pentekoste. Oprindeligt var pinsen en
jødisk høstfest for at markere den jødiske
påskes afslutning, og for at minde om
pagtslutningen på Sinai bjerg, hvor Moses fik
lovens tavler. Men den kristne kirke overtog
pinsen og gav den et nyt indhold - fejringen af
Helligåndens komme.
En anden gammel tradition foreskriver, at man
pinsemorgen skulle gå ud og feje ind mod
døren til huset, da man så ville samle lykke til
huset resten af året.
I nutiden begynder pinsetraditionerne allerede
dagen før pinse, hvor der festes til den lyse
morgen. Før mødtes københavnere på
Frederiksberg bakke for at se pinsesolen danse.
Denne skik har bredt sig til resten af landet,
hvor de morgenfriske stadig tager ud for at se
den dansende sol.
Og hvad var det så, der skete?
Helligånden som talsmand Ifølge Det Nye
Testamente fortalte Jesus, før han steg til
himmels, sine disciple, at Gud ville sende dem
en talsmand i stedet for Jesus selv.
Ti dage efter Jesus Himmelfart kom Helligånden
som et vindpust med tunger af ild til disciplene,
der var samlet for at fejre den jødiske pinsefest. På forunderlig vis blev de i stand til at
forstå og tale alle sprog, så de kunne gå ud i
verden og forkynde historien om Jesus Kristus.
Kirkens fødselsdag "Og tunger som af ild
viste sig for dem, fordelte sig og satte sig på
hver enkelt af dem. Da blev de alle fyldt af
Helligånden, og de begyndte at tale på andre
tungemål, alt efter hvad Ånden indgav dem at
sige," står det i Apostlenes Gerninger.
Omkring tre tusinde mennesker tilsluttede sig,
ifølge fortællingen, den kristne tro om, at Jesus
er Guds søn. De blev døbt og formede derved
den første kristne menighed.
Pinsetraditioner Der er ikke lige så mange
traditioner forbundet med pinse som med jul og
påske. Tidligere var det en del af kirkegangen
pinsedag at bære nyt tøj. Tøjet blev velsignet
og kunne altså holde længere.
En anden nutidig skik er at tage på skovtur
pinselørdag med madkurv eller at deltage i et af
de mange pinsearrangementer landet over.
Siden 1980'erne har det desuden været
tradition at holde pinsekarneval om lørdagen i
større danske byer.
Bibelen er fuld af fisk. Jesus kom fra egnen ved
Genesaret Sø, hvor mange var fiskere og han
brugte tit eksempler fra hverdagslivet, når han
talte. Da han kaldte sine første disciple, sagde
han "Kom og følg mig, så vil jeg gøre jer til
menneskefiskere." (Markus 1,17)
Fisken blev også den tidligste kirkes kendetegn.
Det fortælles, at de første kristne under de
romerske kejseres forfølgelser tegnede
fiskesymbolet på de huse, hvor de mødtes til
gudstjeneste om søndagen. Det gør fisken til en
oplagt spise netop i pinsen.
(kilder: www.jyllands-posten.dk, www.folkekirken.dk)
Pinsens salme
I al sin glans nu stråler solen
livslyset over nåde-stolen
nu kom vor pinselilje-tid
nu har vi sommer skær og blid,
Nu spår os mer end englerøst
i Jesu navn en gylden høst
N.F.S. Grundtvig 1843 og 1853
Salmebogen nr. 290
The launch date for the new SBS Radio
Schedule has been confirmed as Monday
29 April. That means that the first
Scandinavian programs on the new
schedule will go to air on Thursday 2 May.
The Scandinavian programs will all be
broadcast on Thursdays from then on,
Finnish at 1 pm, Norwegian at 2 pm,
Swedish at 3 pm and Danish at 4 pm.
If you like the new tables at the club, we
can help you source one at a reasonable
price.
Kafe Svea is back! First Kafe Svea on 8
March 2013 was a huge success with many
visitors. Back on 10 May 2013. Starts at 6
pm.
Contact details for the Royal Danish
Consulate in Brisbane
From 2 May you can ONLY listen to us on
Digital Radio: SBS 3; Digital TV (SBS
Radio3); Live on demand via phone and
Android apps; Online at sbs.com.au
/Danish/Swedish/Norwegian etc. and via
Podcast.
Honorary Consul Lars Kirk
Check our homepage at www.sbs.com.au
for Rune Petersen’s analysis of how you
can listen to the Danish program from May
this year.
Toowong QLD 4066
Don’t forget to move with us in May.
Thank you,
Zanne Mallett,
EP, Danish Program, SBS Radio.
Danes Worldwide
Steen Selmer is the local representative for
Danes Worldwide – contact him via
queensland@rep.danes.dk
Danish Church in Australia
Next service (gudstjeneste) will be on Palm
Sunday, 24 March 2013, at 2 pm. Check
their website for updates –
www.danishchurch.org.au or talk to the
new committee members: Magnus
Hindsberger, Pia Blak, Tune & Ulla
Johansen and Jørgen Skov.
Do you need a new King single pillowtop pocket spring mattress (108x200
cm), for just $125? Talk to Lone at the
Café.
Suite 525, Level 5 Toowong Tower
9 Sherwood Road
07 3374 3062
consul@rdcqld.org.au
The 2013 Nordic Festival will take place
in the picturesque mountain village of
Warburton in Victoria during the weekend
of May 17,18 & 19, 2013.
The festival starts with a Lantern Parade
along the Yarra River (Night of Light) on
Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday will
see the many market stalls selling high
quality Nordic products & handicrafts.
There will be films and music performances
and the Official Opening Night Dinner will
be served in two beautiful Sami Reindeer
Herder Tents (made in Sweden), by an
open fire and at candle light. This will be a
Lapland theme dinner followed by Nordic
tunes to dance to!
The Vikings arrive on Friday night to set up
their village. At the village you can learn
about the Viking era and admire their skills
with swords and axes during the combat
demonstrations.
Do you need Danish beer, snaps or licorice? We can help you find it.
Price list
Beer
Tuborg Classic 24x33cl (cans)
Carlsberg 24x33 cl (bottles)
$ 50
$ 55
Snaps
Jubilæum 100 cl
Taffel (Rød Aalborg)100 cl
Taffel (Rød Aalborg) 70 cl
Brøndum 100 cl
$ 70
$ 70
$ 50
$ 65
Brøndum 70 cl
Lysholm Linie Akvavit 100 cl
O P Anderson Akvavit 100 cl
Skåne Akvavit 100 cl
$ 50
$ 75
$ 65
$ 60
Bitters
En Enkelt Bitter 100 cl
Dr Nielsens Bitter 70 cl
$ 65
$ 50
How to order and pay:
By email
treasurer@danishclubbrisbane.org
By phone 0437 612 913
Payment by EFT to Heimdal’s account at Suncorp
BSB 484-799 Account 02495 1468
ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE DANISH ASSOCIATION HEIMDAL INC
Licorice and other goodies
Herring, fish balls and cod roe
Pingvin Poletter 160 g
Pingvin Skilte Lakrids 75 g
Ga-Jol Blå, rød, sort, gul
23 g
$ 3.50
$ 2.50
VIKING herring (550 g jars) $ 8.00
Onion Herring, Matjes or Anchovy Spiced
$ 2.00
ABBA fish balls (375 g tins) $ 5.00
Bouillon, lobster sauce or shrimp sauce
$
$
$
$
AMANDA cod roe (200 g) $ 4.50
100 g containers:
Toms Saltpastiller
Pingvin Poletter
Haribo Super Piratos
Haribo Skipper Mix
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
Haribo Super Piratos 425 g $ 10.00
Haribo Skipper Mix 500 g $ 10.00
Fazer Turkish Peber 150 g
$ 3.50
The Hunt (‘Jagten’)
Release Date: 2 May 2013
Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1aeLNdMoJo
Mads Mikkelsen (A ROYAL AFFAIR) delivers a superb, awardwinning performance in this electrifying new film from Thomas
Vinterberg, the acclaimed director of THE CELEBRATION
(FESTEN).
Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen) is beloved by his students and fellow
teachers at his local kindergarten. After a divorce, made especially
painful when his wife moved away from town with their teenage
son, Marcus, Lucas’ life is recovering with a new girlfriend, and the
reforging of his relationship with Marcus.
His world comes crashing down, however, when a young girl in
his class accuses him of inappropriate behaviour. It’s a simple lie
that spirals out of control and the small community suddenly finds
itself in a collective state of hysteria. Long held friendships are tested as mistrust spreads, and
Lucas must summon all his strength in a brave fight for his life and dignity.
"Beautifully performed and tough as nails, Vinterberg's social drama could not be any more
timely." **** Empire Magazine
Historien om FDB
Det var den initiativrige og idealistiske uddeler Severin Jørgensen, der i 1896 tog initiativet til
dannelsen af Fællesforeningen for Danmarks Brugsforeninger (FDB).
Men allerede 30 år forinden i 1866 havde præsten H.C. Sonne grundlagt den første
brugsforening i Danmark, Thisted Arbejderforening.
Formålet var at skaffe den fattige befolkning bedre og billigere dagligvarer ved at oprette
andelsvirksomheder, som man selv var medejer af. I denne periode fik andelsbevægelsen i
Danmark vind i sejlene. I slutningen af 1800-tallet skød andelsmejerier, andelsslagterier,
forsamlingshuse og brugsforeninger op som paddehatte over hele landet.
Det varede ikke længe, før et samarbejde mellem de mange brugsforeninger kom på
dagsordenen, og den 1. januar 1896 blev parterne enige om at danne Fællesforeningen for
Danmarks Brugsforeninger – FDB. Målet med samarbejdet var at skaffe de bedste varer til den
laveste pris gennem fælles indkøb, og på den måde gøre noget for brugsforeningernes
medlemmer.
Severin Jørgensen satte som mål, at FDB ikke bare skulle sælge varer, men også fremstille
dagligvarer – og projektet lykkedes. På FDBs fabrikker blev der bl.a. ristet kaffe, tappet vin,
lavet chokolade og meget mere.
Op gennem 1900-tallet voksede FDB til en af Danmarks største virksomheder med produktion
af dagligvarer på egne fabrikker og gennem engrossalg til brugsforeninger.
Virksomheden adskilte sig fra konkurrenterne – de frie købmænd – ved også at lægge vægt på
oplysning af forbrugerne. I 1928 udkom det første nummer af Brugsforenings Bladet, som i
1945 skiftede navn til Samvirke, der den dag i dag er et af Danmarks mest læste og anerkendte
magasiner med vægt på forbrugerstof. Oplysning har siden været en central del i FDB, og
Madpyramiden, som blev introduceret i 1976, er et af de mest kendte eksempler på dette.
Møbler og arkitektur
Allerede i 1940erne arbejdede FDB også med møbelarkitektur og plakatkunst på et niveau, der
siden har skabt danske klassikere. Fra 1942-50 var arkitekten Børge Mogensen leder af FDBs
tegnestue for møbler, hvor formålet også var at skaffe danskerne bedre kvalitet til rimelige
penge. Kunstneren Aage Sikker Hansen tegnede i 1940erne og 1950erne en række plakater for
FDB som står som klassikere. Mest kendt er Cirkelpigen, der stadig kan ses på Cirkelkaffen. I
2004 blev Cirkelpigen tildelt Klassikerprisen ad Dansk Design Center.
Banebrydende nyskabelser
I årene efter 2. verdenskrig stod FDB i spidsen for en lang række banebrydende nyskabelser i
dansk dagligvarehandel. Virksomheden stod for introduktion af dybfrosne varer i Danmark og
åbning af de første selvbetjeningsbutikker (Den første åbnede i Esbjerg i 1949).
Også med hensyn til distribution og teknologi var FDB den toneangivende virksomhed. I 1963
flyttede man hovedkontor og centrallager fra Njalsgade ved Islands Brygge i det centrale
København ud til Albertslund, der på dette tidspunkt var en landsby. Men de visionære ledere
så dengang, at placeringen var rigtig med meget billig jord og en central placering både i forhold
til motorveje og jernbanenet. Her er lagre for både kolonial, specialvarer og ferskvarer og
hovedkontorer for Coop Danmark og Coop Trading fortsat placeret.
FDB - en detailhandelsvirksomhed
Indtil 1961 hed butikkerne simpelthen Brugsen eller Brugsforening. Men dette år åbnede man
den første kæde med et andet navn. Det var varehuskæden Kvickly, som åbnede i Aalborg.
Her kunne man ud over fødevarer også købe tøj og isenkram.
Op gennem 1960erne var der udover FDB en anden stor brugsforening, Hovedstadens
Brugsforening (HB), der var kendt for sin store kompetence i at drive detailhandel. FDB var
stadig specialiseret i engroshandel og produktion. I 1971 blev parterne enige om at fusionere.
I 1972 åbnede den næste kæde. Det var lavprisvarehuset OBS!, hvis første forretning åbnede i
det nye kæmpecenter i Høje Tåstrup, City 2.
Herefter begyndte en udvikling, hvor FDB i højere grad blev en detailhandelsvirksomhed. I 1982
købte man Irma, i 1987 Fakta og i 1991 blev alle de største i Brugsen skilt ud i en ny kæde af
supermarkeder, SuperBrugsen. Næste skridt blev taget året efter, da minimarkederne blev
samlet i Dagli´Brugsen og endelig blev de mindste nærbutikker i 1995 samlet i LokalBrugsen.
Det var resultatet af en beslutning i slutningen af 1980erne, hvor virksomheden blev vendt fra
selv at producere og være engrosvirksomhed til at være en detailvirksomhed. Fabrikker blev i
denne periode solgt fra.
(kilde: www.coop.dk)
Dansk Legegruppe
Vores danske legegruppe mødes hver fredag i Heimdals lokaler fra 9.30 til kl 11.30.
Aldersgruppen er fra 0 til 5 år, søskende til yngre børn er selvfølgelig velkommen i
ferierne.
Vi starter altid med formiddagskaffe og hjemmebagte boller, efterfølgende varierer
aktiviteterne med fri leg, hoppeborg, tegning og sanglege mv. Vi skiftes til at medbringe
boller og tilbehør.
Vi betaler $2 hver gang per familie, medlemskab af Playgroup Queensland og den
danske klub Heimdal er en betingelse.
Nye medlemmer er meget velkomne til at komme og være med.
For yderligere information kontakt:
Iben igk1972@hotmail.com 0434 933 953
Tina tina@kinkead.com.au 0403 838 663
Tea depoulsen@hotmail.com 3379 1667 / 0419 659 837
Danish Play group
The Danish play group meets at the Danish Club Heimdal every Friday from 9.30am to
11.30am.
The age group is 0 - 5 years, but older siblings are of course welcome during school
holidays.
We always start with morning tea and homemade buns, and then the kids enjoy free
play, jump on the jumping castle or do drawings, sometimes we sing Danish kids songs
in the end. We always take turns baking for morning tea.
At each visit, we pay $2 per family, membership of Playgroup Queensland and the
Danish Club Heimdal is a requirement for permanent members.
You are very welcome to come and join us, see contact details above.
Tuesday March 19th, 2013
1:35 am Anna Pihl - Mikala is desperate following a murderous arson attack ordered by Stavro, and she
refuses to help him any longer. Meanwhile, the city is warming up for a major soccer
match at the national stadium, and the officers from Bellahøj come across a couple of
good leads in the arson case. Stars Charlotte Munck, Peter Mygind and Iben Hjejle. (From
Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series)
Friday March 22nd, 2013
11:10 pm Restless - Ari is a young doctor who cannot commit himself to a relationship. It is his policy
not to see the same woman twice because he fears that commitment will eventually lead
him to causing pain, and he is desperate to avoid that. Everything in Ari's life is fine until
he meets Tiina, who falls in love with him. Directed by Aku Louhimies and stars Mikko
Nousiainen, Laura Malmivaara and Petteri Summanen. (From Finland, in Finnish)
(Drama) (2000) (Rpt) MA
1:05 am Kurt Wallander: The Collector - When Kurt Wallander investigates the death of a woman
during a house robbery, suspicion falls on the victim's ex-boyfriend, Fabian, a bouncer.
During the investigation, Isabelle discovers she knew the dead women from her gym; a
revelation that could test her loyalty to Wallander, and ultimately affect her future in the
police force. Directed by Kathrine Windfeld and stars Krister Henriksson, Lena Endre and
Sverrir Gudnason. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Crime) (2010) (Rpt)
Tuesday March 26th, 2013
12:45 am Anna Pihl - Martin is in a critical condition after the stabbing and Anna is worried sick.
Meanwhile, the net tightens around Zoran after a tip-off leads police to a deserted
dockland site. Will Anna and her colleagues trap Zoran? Will Martin survive? And will
Mikala finally escape from Stavro's net?
Wednesday March 27th, 2013
1:40 am Prague - Christoffer and Maja's trip to Prague to bring back Chistoffer's deceased father,
evolves into the story of a break-up. With the dead father lurking in the background,
secrets gradually emerge threatening to destroy their marriage. Nominated for Best Film
at the 2007 Bodil Awards. Directed by Ole Christian Madsen and stars Mads Mikkelsen,
Stine Stengade and Borivoj Navrátil. (From Denmark, in Danish, English and Czech)
(Drama) (2006) (Rpt)
Friday March 29th, 2013
1:05 am Kurt Wallander: The Witness - A young girl goes missing somewhere in Ystad. It is obvious
that she has seen something terrible and that someone wants her silenced. At the same
time, a trial of human traffickers begins, and both Wallander and prosecutor Katarina
Ahlsell receive death threats, forcing them to reassess their jobs as well as their own
relationship.
Saturday March 30th, 2013
8:35 pm Lilyhammer: Reality Check - After Frank ‘The Fixer' Tagliano testifies against his mafia boss
in New York, he is forced to enter the witness protection program. Frank is given a new
identity and relocated to Lillehammer, a town he fell in love with whilst watching the ‘94
Winter Olympic Games. Yet he soon finds out that clean air and fresh white snow isn’t
everything it’s cracked up to be; trying to fit into the Norwegian way of life is driving him
crazy! Stars Steven Van Zandt (The Sopranos), Marian Saastad Ottesen and Sven
Nordin. (From Norway, in English and Norwegian) (Drama Series) *New Series*
Sunday March 31st, 2013 (SBS TV2)
6:30 pm Rene Redzepi’s Noma - Restaurant Noma in Copenhagen has been ranked number one
restaurant in the world for the past two years. This observational documentary follows the
daily drama in the kitchen over six busy, turbulent months. Head chef René Redzepi
pursues his unique vision and culinary talent with military precision while exploring the
tastes and flavours of the Nordic region. (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Food)
(Rpt)
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013
12:55 am Anna Pihl - Although still relatively new to the police force, Anna is given an opportunity to
train as a negotiator - but she fails miserably. Later, when she is called to a hostage
situation at a convenience store, Anna suddenly needs to call on the skills she learnt at
the negotiator course.
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013
7:30 pm Wildest Arctic: Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice - Iceland is home to some of the planet’s rarest
creatures and it harbours some of the most extreme environments on Earth. On the highly
volcanic Mid-Atlantic Ridge, new land is forged every day in Iceland’s heart of fire. This
final episode follows the seasons and discover the natural beauty of Iceland’s rugged
landscapes. It also reveals the remarkable wildlife of this unique island, from the hardy
Arctic Fox to the charismatic Atlantic Puffin. (From the Netherlands, in English)
(Documentary Series) (Final)
Saturday April 6th, 2013
8:35 pm Lilyhammer: The Flamingo - Re-located ex-mobster Frank Tagliani is finding his bearings in
the snowy small town environment of Lillehammer, and is trying to get his nightclub up
and running by recruiting suitable personnel with the help of his right-hand man Torgeir.
When they are offered a large amount of contraband liquor, they soon find themselves up
against a gang of smugglers who are keen to get their goods back. Stars Steven Van
Zandt, Marian Saastad Ottesen and Sven Nordin. (From Norway, in English and
Norwegian) (Drama Series)
Dansk vin fra Lolland lavet på Amarone-metoden. Har du hørt om det?
Nej? Så læs mere om de fremragende vine her.
Vester Ulslev Vingård på Lolland blev i 2011 udnævnt til "Årets Vingård" ved Danske
Vingaarde Vinshow, og året efter tildelt pokalen for bedste rødvin årgang 2010. Blue Label
vinene fra Vester Ulslev Vingård laves som Amarone, dvs. at druerne lufttørres, inden der
presses most ud af dem. Det giver en koncentreret og intens most, og følgelig mørke,
kraftige og frugtmættede vine. Green Label eftergærer på kvaset fra Blue Label vinene og
er således Vester Ulslevs svar på en Ripasso.
Blue Label 2010 vandt smagning i Ekstrabladet i maj 2012 og fik
:
"Ikke ofte at en dansk vin deltager i ugens test. Men sikke et behageligt visit. Vinen er fra
Lolland på druerne Regent og Leon Millot. Druerne er tørret som man ser det i Amarone
vine. Det øger koncentrationen og sukkerindholdet hvilket giver mere rustikke og kraftige
vine. Smagen af modne kirsebær, peber og krydderier dominerer. En let snært af portvin i
eftersmagen men sødmen og syre fungerer godt. Fem store stjerner".