Enquiries: 0449297986 or email eklubiinfo@gmail.com

Next market: Sunday 26th of May, 11am to 3pm

Friday May 17th, 6,30 pm at Estonian House Sydney (141 Campbell St, Surry Hills)
$10 per person or $40 per family.

Drinks and Food available for purchase

Everybody is welcome, bring your family and friends along!

Estonian Society of Sydney

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Pühapäeval, 5. mail peale kella 11-st jumalateenistust kirikusaalis, 11 Waratah St., North Strathfieldis kõneleb külaline Tartu ülikoolist, Saima Tiirmaa-Oras, Eesti-Vene piiriläbirääkimistest ja “Maale elama!” kampaaniast Eestis.

There will be music and a DJ! There will be dancing!

Meals, snacks and drinks including Koff and Saku beer, Kiss cider, Lonkero, and Viru Valge Cooler will be available from the bar.

Tickets: $10 at the door

Bring your friends to enjoy a fun night with some new friends!

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Thursday 18th April

6pm to 10pm

I wanted to say:
This time we get together and will do an old style Estonian Club night.
For dinner we are cooking bangers and mash in our own way. We drink
Estonian beer and catch up with old Estonian mates. There are rumours
that this time some Finnish mates are joining us too..

Google translator think I said:
This time we get together and do yhe old and conventional E-Club
of danger. At dinner, we make a simple but pleasant food – lightly
smoked cheese sausages with potato porridge, or in the middle of
koikenagev eye. Local names for dishes like Bangers and Mash – our
doing this sort.

Coming soon:
25/04 Anzac Day – Estonian club doors are open from 3pm-10pm
28/04 Estonian General Market at 11am-3pm.

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Seekord saame kokku ja teeme yhe vana ja tavaparase E-Klubi ohtu. Ohtusoogiks teeme lihtsa, kuid meeldiva toidu – kergelt suitsetatud juustu viinerid kartulipudruga, mille keskel on koikenagev voisilm. Kohalikud nimetavad sarnast rooga Bangers and Mash – meie teeme seda omamoodi.

Lisaks sellele joome Saku olut, saame osta Eesti Shokolaade ja koikvoimalikku muud ninni-nanni ning lisaks vanade soprade jorinale mangib taustaks Eesti muusika!

Kylapeal liiguvad jutud et seekord tulevad ka soomlased meile kylla..

Tulevased yritused:

25 aprill Anzac Day – E-Klubi on avatud kella 3-st kuni kella 22-ni
28 aprill suurejooneline turupaev!!! Uksed avatud 11-15.00

Although this was the EPN 26, the 6th year of the tradition and also the first for 2013, the intent was to keep it vey quiet! Well what another dynamic success for Thomas Sarapuu and his fabulous team, the club rooms were heaving. This certainly was a first for ‘Kalev on Jeffcott’ and we are suspecting it was another first for the Southern Hemisphere Estonian Community, we had a great evening with over 80% of attendees of the ‘Y Generation’ with a possibility of one or two very close… The real back packers from Estonia have finally found South Australia and the ‘Green Room’ team were absolutely superb in assisting the head Chef. Well the ‘Saku Kana’ and the ‘Hiuumaa Salatid’ were a masterstroke.

Late in the evening another tradition evolved. Thank you Amy we have not seen the traditional spontaneous ‘Tuljak’ and other folk-dancing classics for over 6-7 EPN’s. Well this was the highlight but the team behind the bar and their antics were certainly a feature, but this really is what the crowd is there to expect. Hard to admit but we did have some help from down in NSW with young Peter Maasepp helping our folk-dancing performance, well done Peter! Looking forward to seeing you and others at Estovision!

Well here in Adelaide at ‘Kalev on Jeffcott’ Estovision continues as an institution. The tradition continues… We have the opportunity to see the Estonian contestant, who is performing in the first semifinal and we will see this in Friday May 17th. Yes this is the date of the next Esto Pub Night here at ‘Kalev on Jeffcott’ but we do like to keep it quiet! Just remember the food will be of an amazing Estonian standard and the crowd will be ‘small’. The atmosphere well it will also be conservative, it is a great chance to mingle with your Estonian friends.

Birgit Õigemeel was born in 1988 in Kohila, Estonia she is an Estonian singer and has the advanced history of being the first winner of ‘Estonian Idol’ or Eesti otsib superstaari. Well what else there to say, we here at ‘Kalev on Jeffcott’ are ready to give our full support.

Remember, we have the cheapest ‘Viru Valge’ and ‘Saku Kuld’ in the Southern Hemisphere! Esto Pub Night or Estovision is on Friday the 17th of May. You do not have to book tickets! Just chat to your friends and arrive early to secure a seat near one of our multiple screens…. If not drop in, stay for a drink at the bar, or pass though after being out elsewhere. Kalev on Jeffcott is centrally located in Adelaide most people stay for the evening…

BY MAIE BARROW

Publisher: Council of Estonian Societies in Australia,

Price $5 + postage

Reviewed by Marika Tiggemann

Last night I finally opened and spent a pleasurable hour or so reading my fresh new copy of Estonians in Australia. It gave me much to ponder on, and I have continued to think about the various characters, events and times depicted (and where my parents and I myself fit in), throughout the day. I expect it will have the same effect on others of Estonian heritage.

Published by the Estonian Council of Estonian Societies in Australia, Estonians in Australia is a handsome slim volume. It offers an overview of the history of Estonians in Australia in an accessible and pictorial form. This is quite a long history, well over 100 years, with consideration of the different waves of Estonian immigration into Australia. For example, we hear of characters like Evan Lumme who jumped ship (having escaped going into the Czar’s army) in the 1890s. Much of the volume focuses on the activities of the Post World War II migrants (mostly displaced persons, like my parents), and the establishment of Estonian societies and the accompanying cultural activities that Estonians love, including song, dance, language, sport, and scouts.

The history is there, written in plain clear prose (in English) and meticulously researched by Maie Barrow, the archivist of the Estonian Archives in Australia. But what really makes this volume are the beautiful photographs sourced from the Archives. These breathe life into the stories. In addition, although scholarly, what comes through is the author’s enthusiasm for her work and tenderness toward her subjects.

In short, this slim booklet provides a good concise introduction to the history of Estonians in Australia. It is attractively produced and can be read quite quickly or dipped into or savoured slowly. It provides a valuable historical record for all those of Estonian heritage. In addition, it should prove of interest to their friends and extended family, as well as those interested in the making of Australian society more broadly.

Of course, the history of Estonians in Australia is far from finished. Since the newlyfound independence of Estonia, thousands of young Estonians have visited Australia, and some have stayed to enrich our communities. It also seems that an increasing number of young Australians are taking an interest in their Estonian heritage. This little book is also for them.

Estonians in Australia by Maie Barrow is available for $5 plus postage from the:

• Council of Estonian Societies in Australia: Iivo Tuul – Tel:08 8261 2574 or email tuul@optusnet.com.au; or
• Estonian Archives in Australia: Maie Barrow – email archives@eesti.org.au

This is a great opportunity to meet one of the most accomplished choirs in the world. The choir is in Sydney to perform as part of Arvo Pärt concert on April 7th at the Sydney Opera House.

Everybody is welcome!

• 26/6 to  6/7 2013 for those without any/very little knowledge of Estonian,
• 9/7 t0 20/7 2013 for those who know Estonian at an advanced level.
• 30/7 to 10/8 2013 for those who speak Estonian freely.

Information from the Foundation:

Dear friend of Estonia living abroad,

We are glad to inform you that this year as well, the Integration and Migration Foundation Our People (www.meis.ee, hereinafter Foundation) will hold an Estonian language camp for young people of Estonian origin living outside the Republic of Estonia. These camps have been held since 2000.

Estonian language camps are held for youth of Estonian origin as part of the national “Compatriots Programme 2009-2013”. The programme is designed to support Estonians living outside the Republic of Estonia and promote cooperation. The language camps are traditionally held in Estonia. The camp is supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Research.

In summer 2012, there will be three separate camps for children between the ages of 13 and 18.

1) I camp: 26 June-6 July 2013, for campers who have weak Estonian language proficiency or lack
proficiency altogether;

2) II camp: 9 -20 July 2013, for campers proficient in Estonian;

3) III camp: 30 July-10 August 2013, for campers with limited or good proficiency in Estonian.

The camp will take place in different parts of Estonia.

• I camp at Merelaiu Puhkeküla by the sea in Pärnu County – http://www.hot.ee/m/merelaiu/
• II camp on the southern part of Estonia at Annimatsi Camping in Otepää http://www.annimatsi.ee/
• II camp at Venevere puhkeküla in Viljandi county – http://veneverepuhkekyla.eu/

The camp selected:

• ensures an environment for Estonian language interaction;
• is quaint and child-friendly, with the necessary spaces for group activities, sports grounds, dining facilities and accommodations;
• conforms to the requirements of legislation established for camps, including health, food service and lodging,
• fire safety, medical care, lifeguard service, personnel requirements etc;
• ensures that the children will have accommodation and three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner);
• ensures the necessary sanitary conditions (including hot water, WC);
• ensures that the children have the possibility of staying in touch with their parents or guardians as well as to be by themselves when they need to.

The primary goal of the camp is to expose the children to Estonian language studies and Estonian culture. It is important that the children at the camp be interested and motivated to learn Estonian and learn about the Estonian culture.

Registration for the camp will run until April 21, 2013.

If you are interested in having your son or daughter attend this camp in Estonia, we would welcome information on potential campers. We will make a selection of applicants based on the child’s language proficiency, motivation, age, country of residence, the amount of time they have lived outside of Estonia, number of times they have previously attended the camp and travel costs.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Prospective participants in the Estonian language camp should:
a) fill in the registration form
b) write a brief explanation of why they are interested (included as a section of the form)

a) You will find the registration form on the Foundation’s website:

b) The form includes the following data:

• First and last name of camp participant (as listed on the travel document)
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Place of residence
• Name and date of birth of parent or guardian
• E-mail (for both the applicant and the parent/guardian)

9 -20 July 2013, for campers proficient in Estonian;

• Telephone (for both the applicant and the parent/guardian)
• Information about relatives with an Estonian background (father, mother, grandmother, grandfather. No need to list names.)
• Need for visa

• Need to have travel expenses covered (specify whether ticket is round trip or one-way)
• Any important health issues (chronic illnesses, allergies, medicinal products, doctor’s orders etc)
• Information on whether the applicant plans to come to Estonia only for the period of the camp or not
• The evaluation of the Estonian proficiency (both those of camp participant and parent or guardian)
• Other important information related to the applicant (special needs, dietary restrictions,psychological issues etc)
• Number of times the applicant has attended a language camp
• Year in which the applicant began permanently residing outside Estonia

c) The prospective camper is required to write a brief (up to 10 sentences) letter of motivation on the topic “Why do I want to attend language camp in Estonia”. He/she should write the letter independently, advisably in Estonian. If your child’s Estonian language skills are insufficient, the letter can be written in Russian or English.

The Foundation will notify the applicants regarding acceptance by e-mail by May 20, 2012.

EXPENSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation in the camp is free of charge for the children’s families. If possible, we will pay for the travel costs for children attending the camp. We will buy the tickets in the case of children arriving in Estonia on the first day of the camp and leaving Estonia on the last day. If they intend to stay with relatives living in Estonia before or after the camp, we will pay for a one-way ticket to or from the camp with the travel taking place on the first or last day of the camp.

All those attending are required to have health insurance valid in Estonia. Those attending from Russia or the CIS must have health insurance valid in the Schengen countries. The parents are expected to cover the costs of health insurance.

Upon arrival, those attending must have a health certificate in Estonian, Russian or English. Health certificates in other languages must be accompanied by an Estonian translation.

The Foundation will sign parents to an agreement setting out the primary responsibilities and obligations on the part of the Foundation and the camper and his/her parent or guardian.

If you have any additional questions, I would be happy to assist.

Wishing you all the best,
Kaie Kullik
Integration and Migration Foundation Our People
Co-ordinator
+372 6599 025

Download the information in Word Format in English – Estonian language camp for young people

Download the information in Word Format in Estonian – Estonian language camp for young people