The Association of British and Commonwealth Servicemen and Women in Sweden with the support of the Australian, New Zealand and British Embassies in Sweden take pleasure in hosting an ANZAC Day function on 25 April 2019 starting at 1800 at the Oxen Restaurant, Malmskillnadsgatan 46. The event will include the traditional ‘Ode to the Fallen’ and minutes silence followed by a screening of Peter Jackson’s widely acclaimed ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’.

Come and join your fellow members for an evening of social interaction and at the same time support one of our sponsors

It is time again for another great ABCSWS Quiz Night which will this time dedicated to Iris Krammer, a former ex-service member who worked at Bletchley Park during WWII.

The Quiz starts at 1845 sharp and sandwiches will be served from 1800.

If you want to come, please send an email to abcsws.se@gmail.com and also advise if you or your guest requires a vegetarian sandwich.

ENTRANCE:  From 18:00hrs, please be punctual to ease entrance formalities. Photo ID is required for entry.

 RAFFLE: As in previous years, we shall be holding a raffle to support the British Legion.

DRESS: Lounge Suit – Medals may be worn.

DINNER: A Lebanese inspired buffet will be served, with wine and soft drinks included.

The invitation is for members and one guest. Further guests may be included if places allow. Please contact the committee in this event.

Tickets are available at 550kr for members and 600kr for guests. Members are reminded that all payments received for Members and Guests are BINDING upon the Member concerned and no refunds can be made after the deadline.

Closure of registration will be 15:00hrs, Friday, 1 November 2019.

Please note that there will be no marked seating except for the table for Guests of Honour. When you arrive, kindly find a table and seats for yourself and anyone with whom you wish to sit.

Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 10th November in 2019, is a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. A service will be held at the English Church in Stockholm’s Diplomatstaden area during the day.

The Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held on ‘sometime in January 2020’ at the usual place with entrance times between
1800 and the start of the meeting at 1830.

Light refreshments will be provided.

If the membership fee is not paid prior to the date of the AGM, membership shall be considered to have elapsed and attendance at the AGM will not be permitted.

The AGM is the forum for deep debate and discussions within the Association.

You are therefore encouraged to come with proposals and suggestions for events which the Association could hold throughout the year. We may not be able to accommodate them all but please don’t be shy about submitting your thoughts and ideas.

It would be interesting for the Committee to get feed-back from the membership regarding the Association as a whole so this is the time for praise and complaints to be brought out.

This is your Association and the Committee is the caretaker but you are the owners so come and make your voice heard!

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The Association of British and Commonwealth Servicemen and Women in Sweden has the pleasure to invite you to the thirteenth World Famous Quiz Night on Wednesday 18th March at 1800hrs. Please arrive promptly at this time to facilitate entry. The Quiz starts at 1845 sharp and sandwiches will be served from 1800.

As for previous Quiz Nights, this will be a fun competition for members of the Association and guests based on an enhanced pub quiz format. The intention is that this should be a fun evening with a “Happy Hour” atmosphere with sandwiches (included in entrance fee) and cash only bar. The winning table is permitted to boast of their achievement!

In order that we do not become over-subscribed, registration is initially restricted to a member plus maximum two guests. First come, first served. If there are spaces left closer to the event we will open up for more guests.

The final attendance list will close at 1500hrs on Monday 16^th March. It is strongly recommended to register as soon as possible since this event is very popular and there is a limit on how many people can be accommodated.

There will be a small charge to be paid at the door on arrival. Cash or SWISH only. 100kr per person. The correct amount of payment will be much appreciated if paying cash.

Should you wish to attend, check your email for instructions on how to apply.

Ensure that you have proper personal identification with you on arrival.

Thank you and we hope that you can attend.

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**** SADLY ALL ACTIVITIES FOR REMEMBRANCE 2020 ARE CANCELLED COMPLETELY DUE TO NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ****

Unfortunately the normal Remembrance Weekend activities are understandably cancelled/significantly modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In lieu of the formal annual dinner, the Association will host, with the kind support of our honorary member Rob Manuell, an informal Remembrance Day gathering at the Oxen (Malmskillnadsgatan 46) between 1400 & 1800 on Saturday 14 November. A minutes silence will be held and a few words said at 1500.

All Association members and guests are welcome. Drinks will be available for purchase and light bar snacks will be provided.

Dress code is Suit/Cavaj or equivalent and medals may be worn.

RSVP, for catering purposes, to abcsws.se@gmail.com not later than Friday 30 October.

We will be collecting donations for the Royal British Legion and, should you wish, you can donate in advance using the Association SWISH: 123 621 27 40 . Please add ‘Donation’ in the text when you transfer.

The event will of course comply with all official recommendations with respect to COVID-19 and if necessary we will adjust the format or in the worst case cancel the event if current recommendations change.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at abcsws.se@gmail.com