NORDIC NEWS DECEMBER 2024
Building a Nordic Room for Farncombe Community Garden
We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to Farncombe Community Garden, Godalming: a Nordic Room. This new structure will provide a versatile, year-round space that reflects our shared commitment to nature and growing community wellbeing. Designed to be warm, welcoming, and practical, the Nordic Room will serve as a hub for activities, connections, and creativity.
The vision behind Farncombe Community Garden has always been about more than just growing plants; it’s about nurturing connections, fostering inclusivity, and supporting mental and physical health. The Nordic Room will embody these values by offering a sheltered space for workshops, gatherings, and quiet reflection, regardless of the season. It’s a place where the community can grow together—literally and figuratively.
This new space will enable them to expand their offerings and make the garden even more accessible and was made possible with funding from Surrey County Council and a legacy from Broadwater Care Home.
Imagine a cosy setting where neighbours, schools and local groups can come together for gardening tutorials and mindfulness sessions. The room is designed to bring people closer, providing opportunities for connection and support, even when the weather outside isn’t ideal.
As we build this space, we are inspired by the community spirit that is at the heart of the garden volunteers.
Stay tuned for updates on the Nordic Room’s progress. We can’t wait to see how this addition will enrich the community.
National Tree Week 23rd Nov – 1st Dec.
National Tree Week (NTW), from The Tree Council and partners, marks the traditional start of the winter tree planting season. At this time of year, trees are dormant and so experience the least stress when being placed in their new homes – to hopefully thrive into maturity, bring huge nature, wellbeing and biodiversity benefits to all.
There are tree planting events, big and small, taking place all over the country and Nordic Room were proud to take part by supplying and planting a Damson Merryweather tree at the community garden in Farncombe, guided by their amazing volunteers and chair of trustees Helen Farmer.
About the tree council
The Tree Council brings everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet’s future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level.
Read more about what the work The Tree Council does here https://treecouncil.org.uk
GUEST SPOTLIGHT
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Our Norwegian Christmas – God Jul
Pacey Wingent Dickson. Independent property agents.
A Norwegian Christmas, or Jul, is steeped in rich traditions. The season begins with the four-week Advent period, during which homes are decorated with advent candles, stars, and festive greenery. Baking is a cherished activity, with families preparing a variety of cookies, including pepperkaker, one of our kids favourite activities. The heart of the celebration is Julaften (Christmas Eve), marked by a feast that often includes dishes such as ribbe (roast pork ribs), pinnekjøtt (dried lamb ribs), or lutefisk (preserved cod). Accompanying these main courses are sides like potatoes, red cabbage, and lingonberries. Christmas Eve also involves gift-giving and often after a visit from Julenissen (Santa Claus).
We started our traditions last Sunday with a trip to the Norwegian Church, St Olav’s in London SE16, also known as the Sjømannskirken i London.
Kristian’s mum, Bjørg Ellen, volunteers at the church where they are currently holding a Julebasar (Christmas fair). We love to go and stock up on traditional food, buy homemade gifts and eat waffles and hot dogs!
Christmas traditions start for us on December 23rd and we are really looking forward to spending time with the family.
However you do your Christmas, Nordic Room wish you the very best of the season and a happy and healthy new year.
