Month: October 2026
Out on the water together: a visit to Högsbyns Kanotklubb
A fellow singer from my choir, ‘Song of Joy’, had told me about Högsbyns Kanotklubb quite some time ago. He said I could join the club and then hire canoes or kayaks. That sounded like a lovely way to supplement our own canoe – especially when several of you are visiting and we want to…
Wood, tar and encounters: a day at Gammelgården
At the craft day in Gammelgården on Majberget in Bengtsfors, there was more to discover than just traditional techniques. I also bumped into a few people I know from completely different contexts. Amidst the shingle-making machine, timber transport and cooking over an open fire, it became clear to me just how closely craft, local history…
Song of Joy – For us, Christmas begins in the rehearsal room
Since the end of the summer break, we in the “Song of Joy” choir have been rehearsing every week again. Whilst autumn is in full swing outside, we’re already focusing on Christmas in our music. We’re preparing for our concert “Julens tid är här” – “The Christmas season is here”. On 21 and 22 November…
What I saw as a landscape, they saw as mushrooms
The other day, on a Sunday, I was in Torrskog, visiting Hajo’s grave. It was sunny, lovely autumn weather. I’d taken the VW Multivan with me and, after my visit, made myself comfortable in front of the church. Not far away, in the car park, there’s a walking map and a wooden table with benches.…
Långedsverken: An old paper mill seeks a new future
You’ll already be familiar with Långedsverken, the old paper mill, from previous newsletters. On 11 September, I attended the cultural breakfast at Långedsverken in Dals Långed. Bengtsfors Municipality and Mötesplats Steneby had organised the event at the former paper mill. The morning can be summarised as follows: Culture as a tool for development. The focus…
A village on the move: my day at the Byafest
On 12 September, Byafest took place once again in Dals Långed. For me, it’s a special day every year: people open their doors, organise events, play music and create opportunities to meet one another. This time, my day began at Dalslands Studio – and ended with a record that I certainly hadn’t had on my…
Before the cold weather sets in: the extension is being made winter-proof
You’ve been following the extension work at Dalslands Studio for a while now and know how things are progressing. Now it’s time for the next step: before the cold weather sets in, I’m going to winterise the room extension in the studio building so that I can carry on with the interior work over the…
An autumn of elections in Dalsand
13 September was election day in Sweden – for three different levels of government: the Riksdag, the regional council and the local council. For me, it was a special moment. For the first time, as an EU citizen, I was able to vote in the regional and local elections. Only Swedish citizens can vote for…