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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society

@yorkangloscan.bsky.social
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Celebrating Scandinavian culture and languages and enjoying social events together. 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰🇮🇸 www.yorkangloscan.org

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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A lovely evening of Midsommar celebrations with friends old and new. From flower crowns and the maypole to music, dancing and plenty of good food, it was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Glad Midsommar ❤️🇸🇪🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮 #YASS #Midsommar #SanktHans
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A warm Syttende Mai at the Norwegian Study Centre 🇳🇴 Around 60 people joined us for a parade, flags, waffles, hot dogs, cakes, ice cream, chocolates, coffee and conversation. Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a lovely celebration.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Celebrate Norway’s National Day in York 🇳🇴 Join us for Syttende Mai with a parade, games and Norwegian treats. 📍 Quantum House, Heslington 🕚 Sun 17 May, 11–14 (parade 11.30) Free, drop in anytime. Bring cake if you like.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Spring is here, and we’re looking ahead to our next YASS gathering. Join us for our AGM and Social on Saturday 25 April. We’ll also have food from Hovingham Bakery. 📍 St Edward The Confessor C Of E Church, York 🕕 18:00 – 21:00 Please RSVP on our website and we hope to see you there.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Spring, colour and a full room 🌿 44 members joined our Scandinavian Easter crafts afternoon, with children and adults creating påskris, painted eggs and paper cut-outs. Languages flowed, cakes disappeared, and the room stayed busy from start to finish.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Scandinavian Spring and Easter Crafts 🌼🐣 Join us on Saturday 14 March 2026, 2 pm – 4 pm All are welcome — members and non-members alike. Find out more and RSVP: f.mtr.cool/bogioyzodn
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
A quiet moment to pause as the year draws to a close. Looking back on this year’s Sankta Lucia at York Minster, filled with candlelight and a cappella song. Read the full reflection on our website.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The countdown is on! ❤️ On 15 Dec, York Minster fills with candlelight & song as we welcome back the London Nordic Choir for Sankta Lucia 2025. Tickets are now gone — thank you to everyone who booked! See you there. 📸 Charlotte Graham & Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #YASSYork
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
“It’s the event I look most forward to… the peace and beauty stay with me all year.” ✨ For many, Sankta Lucia is the heart of York’s festive season — light, harmony & reflection in the Minster. Photo: Charlotte Graham 🎟️ Free tickets now via York Minster. #SanktaLucia #YorkMinster #YASSYork
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
🎄 Read Amy’s new blog on our website: Christmas Crafting the Scandinavian Way! She shares everything from nisse-making to pepperkaker — a perfect slice of Nordic Christmas spirit. #YorkAngloScandinavian #ScandinavianChristmas #ChristmasCrafting #NordicTraditions #Pepperkaker #Nisse
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Light returns. ✨ Sankta Lucia brings hope, song & togetherness in the darkest month. Our YASS & York Minster tradition continues 15 Dec. Tickets free from 1 Dec, 10am. #SanktaLucia #YASSYork #FestivalOfLight
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
A warm and koselig look at Christmas in Norway 🇳🇴✨ Amy (13) explores “Jul”, nisse, seven biscuits, and all things festive. A perfect winter read — now on the blog.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
We’re thrilled to welcome back the London Nordic Choir for Sankta Lucia 2025! Their harmonies fill York Minster with magic. 🎶 Tickets free but limited — available 1 Dec, 10am. Photo: Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #LondonNordicChoir #YASSYork
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Candlelight flickers. Voices rise. The Minster glows. ✨ Sankta Lucia is more than a service — it’s calm, light & togetherness at winter’s heart. Free but ticketed from 1 Dec, 10 am via York Minster. Photo: Caroline Key 🔗 yorkangloscan.org/post/sankta-lucia
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Celebrating 80 years of Pippi Longstocking! 🎈 Read 12-year-old Amy’s wonderful blog about Astrid Lindgren – the Swedish author who gave the world its most fearless red-haired heroine. #PippiLongstocking #AstridLindgren #YASSYork
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
What happens when a Yorkshire heart meets Scandinavian living? 🇸🇪❤️🇬🇧 Thom’s journey from London to Stockholm and back to York inspired Patch York — a co-working space with a Scandinavian soul. Read his story on the YASS blog. #YASSYork #PatchYork #ScandiLife
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Save the date! Sankta Lucia returns to York Minster on 15 Dec, 7pm – a night of candlelight, song & Scandinavian warmth. Free but ticketed from 1 Dec, 10am via York Minster. Photos: Charlotte Graham & Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #YorkMinster #YASS
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins! Read 12-year-old Amy’s blog “The Curious and Wonderful History of the Moomins” and join our talk “The Moomins and Nordic Mythology” this Thu 16 Oct, 7 pm at the Norwegian Study Centre. yorkangloscan.org/post/the-curious-and-wonderful-history-of-the-moomins
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The Moomins and Nordic Mythology 16 October, 7pm | Norwegian Study Centre, York. Dr Steve Nash explores how Nordic myths and traditions shaped Tove Jansson’s Moomin tales. RSVP on our website so we can plan refreshments.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Meeting Karin Sjölin from SveaBritt — the London network for Swedish-speaking businesswomen.  SveaBritt and YASS have shared events before and are looking to connect more in future. From vineyards to design kitchens, their stories inspire. Read more on our blog
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
The Moomins and Nordic Mythology 16 October, 7pm | Norwegian Study Centre, York. Dr Steve Nash explores how Nordic myths and traditions shaped Tove Jansson’s Moomin tales. RSVP on our website so we can plan refreshments.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Say hej to our new YASS Chair, Dr Beck Sinar. Director of Studies & Senior Lecturer at the Norwegian Study Centre in York. Passionate about language, culture and our Nordic ties — and full of ideas for YASS. Read the Q&A: f.mtr.cool/ytsmlssrcl
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
York Treasure Hunt Walk Join us for a fun morning exploring York with clues, puzzles, and discoveries along the way. A chance to see the city differently, meet others, and enjoy a relaxed walk with a twist. Date: Sunday 28 September 2025
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Lucia songs at the door, fika with society ladies, and Swedish words – Stephen Keeler charmed us with tales from his years in Sweden. A surprise prinsesstårta for his birthday was the perfect ending blog: f.mtr.cool/bxkbytjbbn
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
York Treasure Hunt Walk Join us for a fun morning exploring York with clues, puzzles, and discoveries along the way. A chance to see the city differently, meet others, and enjoy a relaxed walk with a twist. Date: Sunday 28 September 2025
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Scandinavian languages mirror culture in surprising ways. Read our blog Nordic words worth knowing and join Stephen Keeler (People’s Book Prize 2023) for “50 Words for Love in Swedish”, 17 Sept at York CVS. Event: yorkangloscan.org/events/50-words-for-love-in-swedish
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Join award-winning author Stephen Keeler (People’s Book Prize 2023) for an inspiring evening, “50 Words for Love in Swedish”  17 Sept | York CVS yorkangloscan.org/events/50-words-for-love-in-swedish #swedish #angloscandinavian #yorkevents #stephenkeeler
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Our Sankt Hans Aften & Midsummer party in Heslington was a real summer treat — sunshine, singing, dancing, all in great company. Read the full recap and see the photos on our blog: f.mtr.cool/jjcfxzanyq
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🌼 Due to popular demand and a fully booked guest list, our Midsummer celebration is now closed to non-members. Thanks for the fantastic interest! 🌞
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Join us for our traditional Sankt Hans Aften & Midsommar! 🌼 📅 21 June, 6–9.30pm 📍 Heslington, York Bring food to share and enjoy songs, dancing and great company. For location details: yasssecretary@gmail.com All welcome to this joyful summer evening!
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Join us for our traditional Sankt Hans Aften & Midsommar! 🌼 📅 21 June, 6–9.30pm 📍 Heslington, York Bring food to share and enjoy songs, dancing and great company. For location details: yasssecretary@gmail.com All welcome to this joyful summer evening!
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined YASS and the Norwegian Study Centre to celebrate Syttende Mai (Norway’s national day) on the 17th of May.
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Celebrate Syttende Mai with food, fun and friends! Drop in Sat 17 May, 11:00–14:00 at Quantum House, Univ. of York. Hotdogs, ice-cream, music, dancing – all welcome! RSVP by 14 May: yorkangloscan.org/events or email yasssecretary@gmail.com. Bring Norwegian-inspired food to share if you can!
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Join us for the YASS Social Evening and AGM on Friday 25 April, 6:30–9:30 PM at St Edward the Confessor Church, York. Enjoy Scandinavian food, a fun quiz, and a short AGM. Please RSVP via the event page: f.mtr.cool/trkkevgsaf We look forward to seeing you!
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Come and join us for an illustrated talk by YASS member Brita Green on the life and art of the famous Swedish painter Carl Larsson. 19:00 on the 20th of March Norwegian Study Centre University of York @nsc_york
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
An insightful tour of York Minster’s Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft today. Neil Sanderson’s passion brought its incredible work to life, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation. A privilege to see its global impact up close—huge thanks to all involved! #YorkMinster
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
"Today, we had coffee (mostly lattes!) at a café in York with the YASS 'Swedish Conversation' group. Great turnout, with some from Darlington! We welcomed 4 new faces, shared Swedish connections, and talked about *Semla*! 🥰 Interested in joining next time? Email YASS for details. 🇸🇪☕🍰"
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York Anglo-Scandinavian Society @yorkangloscan.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Join us for a talk by Ellie Fisher on her experiences in Iceland and Finland, studying environmental change at high latitudes as part of the EnCHiL Nordic Masters. 31 Jan 2024, 19:00 Norwegian Study Centre University of York Email: yasssecretary@gmail.com
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