ANNUAL EVENT 4 - 7 JUNE 2020 BERGEN, NORWAY CLIMB ANY MOUNTAIN - WAGGGS
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ANNUAL EVENT
4 – 7 JUNE 2020
BERGEN, NORWAY
CLIMB ANY MOUNTAIN1
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS)
(Charity Number 1159255)
OB-PS – Board Members
HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark - Patron
Chief Marlies Allan – President
Dr. Ekua Abudu – Vice President
Margaret Devlin AM – Vice President
HRH Her Majesty Queen Azizah (Malaysia)
Chris Burton
Kyungwon Choi
Sue Campbell
Dato Anne Eu, J.P.
Lena Mitts
Charmayne Platt
Photos credits: Other:
The Bergen Tourist Board: Beate Simarud
Robin Strand Sveinung Bråthen
Girish Chouhan Alexander Vestreim
Gjertrud Couthino Lars Røraas
Endre Grønlund
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CLIMB ANY MOUNTAIN,
Bergen, 4 – 7 June 2020
Bienvenue! Bienvenido! Welcome!
On behalf of all the OB-PS Supporters in Norway, we are happy to welcome
you to this very exciting and interesting event. Bergen is superbly located on
the west coast of Norway, with magnificent views of mountains and fjords.
With the slogan, “Climb any Mountain”, we are highlighting an important
message for all of us in the Olave Baden-Powell Society. Girls and
young women all over the world can develop their potential, contribute
greatly to society and realise their own personal ambitions with the right
encouragement and support.
Throughout the event, we will explore how the challenge of climate change
is being felt all over the world. We will consider how this pressing issue is
impacting women and girls and how we can face this challenge together.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Eldrid Kvamen Midttun May-Britt Roald
Joint Chairs of the Host Committee
Host Committee Local Committee
Kari Saxrud Gundelsby Sidsel Grønlund, Chair
Anne Margrete Halvorsen Guri Kaland Sværen
Bente Amundsen MacBeath Anne Ragnhild Gjestemoen
Kirsten Flåtsund Ravnemyr Charlotte Corneliussen
Ellen Hasle Ellen K. Presthus
Ragnhild Drogsøy
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WELCOME FROM THE NORWEGIAN GUIDES AND SCOUTS Håkon Djupvik, Chief Commisioner Gunvor Meling, Chief Commissioner of the Norwegian Guide and Scout of the YWCA-YMCA Guides and Association Scouts of Norway The Guides and Scouts of Norway welcome you to the Olave Baden-Powell Society Event in Bergen. Our members, many of whom you will meet throughout your stay, are happy to join you and give their support during the event. We are happy to be hosting this event. We know that The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, with support from OB-PS, is doing tremendous work to support more girls worldwide. 4 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
See back cover for details
Thursday 4 June
Registration at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
and the event shop will be open all day. There
will be a meeting of Ambassadors and National
Coordinators with Country meetings being
held in the afternoon.
A reception for new Supporters will be followed by the Welcome Reception
for all attendees at the Grieg Hall. Please note, transport will be provided
from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel.
Friday 5 June
All plenary sessions will be at the Radisson
Blu Royal Hotel. These will be followed in the
evening by the Presentation Ceremony, held
at the nearby Håkonshallen, a magnificent
medieval royal hall.
• During Plenary One, representatives from WAGGGS will present an
overview of recent activities and strategies for the next two years.
• This year, 20 years will have passed since the UN Security Council
Resolution on Women, Peace and Security was adopted. It is timely to
focus on the importance of involving women in formal negotiations.
• Conflicts affect people globally; is there a way for young people to be
informed and educated to prevent further conflict?
• Young people have demonstrated and made their voices heard on topics
of environment and climate changes: are we willing to listen?
In the afternoon session, participants will select from four breakout sessions
exploring a variety of important and relevant topics.
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Saturday 6 June Sunday 7 June
Half-day tours will take place in The event will come to a close with
the morning, with bagged lunches farewell remarks and a presentation
provided. made by the Host Committee of the
next OB-PS event. There will be an
In the afternoon, Plenary Two will opportunity to visit the Norwegian
take place at the Radisson Blu Royal National Championship in Guiding
Hotel: and Scouting.
• OB-PS will give a presentation
of their work in supporting Please note, lunch is included.
WAGGGS
• One or two key-note speakers
will give presentations on topics
related to the event theme.
In the evening, the gala dinner at the
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel will include
a number of further presentations.
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GUEST SPEAKERS
The programme will feature many interesting and inspiring speakers, both
during the plenary sessions and in breakout sessions. Further information
will be posted on the OB-PS website.
We are highlighting here just four of the speakers who will be sharing
their experience. All four of these speakers have been actively involved in
climbing different mountains through their professional and private lives.
Liv Arnesen is known for her expeditions to the
South Pole. She was the first woman to undertake
this venture alone. Liv has also undertaken river
expeditions with Ann Bancroft and the Girl Scouts
of the USA. The steepest mountain, and biggest
challenge she faced, was climbing Mount Everest.
Keen on education, Liv created a website for
children and young people to enable them to
follow her travels. She is the co-editor of a recent
book, called “Motivation and Mastering”.
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Pål Nesse, Special Adviser and Spokesperson, has
been working for NRC, the Norwegian Refugee
Council, for almost 30 years. He is familiar with
the various challenges and obstacles that refugees
face, and he believes education and learning are
instrumental in the lives of children, young people
and women. For many years, NRC has had a
project of cooperation with the Norwegian Guide
and Scout Association. Many of the organisation’s
youth members have been able to visit NRC
project countries and meet local young people
there. Pål will be joined on stage by some of the
young people who have travelled to Africa as part
of this project.
Solveig Schytz is a former Chief Commissioner
for the Guides and Scouts of Norway. She is an
active politician, and a professional curator of
historical sites and cultural heritage. Solveig is
actively engaged in environmental issues and
believes it is urgent to change human behaviour.
Kristin Halvorsen is director of the Center for
International Climate and Environmental Research
in Oslo. She is also the Head of the Biotechnology
Council. In many parts of the world, climate
change is having a significant and increased
impact on girls and young women. Kristin will talk
about climate change and challenges from this
gender perspective.
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HALF DAY TOURS
ACTIVITY LEVELS FOR THE TOURS:
1. Some walking around a museum or gallery
2. Ability to board a boat or take a 10-minute
walk on a paved sidewalk
3. Walk on uneven ground or stairs. Walking
shoes recommended.
Please note: All tours depart from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. For all tours,
we assume you can get on/off a bus on your own or perhaps with a helping
hand. Please sign up to your preferred tour when you register for the event.
TOUR #1 FLØIBANEN AND MOUNT FLØIEN (Activity level: 2 and 3)
Take the funicular railway to Mount Fløien and see all of Bergen in just seven
minutes. The trip starts from the city centre, just 150 metres from the Fish
Market and Bryggen. From Mount Fløien, you can enjoy beautiful views
while you study the cityscape and the fjords surrounding Bergen.
TOUR #2 TROLDHAUGEN (Activity level: 2 and 3)
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) is undoubtedly Norway`s greatest composer. His
home Troldhaugen is one of the country’s most renowned attractions. Since
1885, the marvellously situated little villa has drawn visitors from all over the
world. Down by the idyllic Nordås Lake, you`ll also find the composer`s hut
and Grieg`s final resting place.
TOUR #3 GUIDED TOUR OF BRYGGEN (activity level: 2)
Take a wander through Bergen`s past, spanning 900 years of history. You’ll
travel from Bryggen Museum, through the ancient wooden buildings and
alleyways, to the Hanseatic Museum. This walking tour gives an intimate
picture of what it was like to live in the city during the Middle Ages. These
buildings are on UNESCO`s World Heritage List.
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TOUR #4 OLD BERGEN MUSEUM (Activity level: 2) Many historical houses were saved during the modernisation of the city centre and relocated to Old Bergen Museum, where they form a small wooden town with streets, squares and alleyways. The houses are surrounded by an English-style 18th-century park with a beautiful view of the sea You will explore what life was like for the families that lived in these houses and their servants. TOUR #5 CITY SIGHTSEEING BY COACH (Activity level: 1) The trip will give an interesting view of Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, also known as «The gateway to the fjords». You will get an impression of central Bergen – the harbour, the medieval castle, the Hanseatic wharf, downtown as well as residential areas in the outer parts of the city. TOUR #6 (Activity level 2) On this tour you will you have an opportunity to visit the Norwegian National Championship in Guiding and Scouting. 10 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
REGISTRATION
Book online using the registration form found online at
www.wagggs.org/en/support-us/ob-ps/ob-ps-events/
• US $995– Registration fee for Young Supporters and Early Bird
Registration for all others who pay before 31 January 2020.
• US $ 1,095 - Full Registration fee after 31 January 2020
• Please note that registration will close when event capacity has been
reached.
Your registration fee covers:
• All meals as part of the scheduled programme – from the Welcome
Reception and Dinner on Thursday 4 June until, and including, lunch
Sunday 7 June. Breakfast is provided for all registered event participants
on 5, 6 and 7 June
• All scheduled programme events during this time, including the Half Day
Tours and the Gala Dinner at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on Saturday 6
June
• All transport provided as part of the scheduled programme
Please note, hotel accommodation is not included in the event cost. You can
secure your accommodation at one of four hotels, at special OB-PS Event
rates, through links provided in the accommodation section below. Three
hostel options are also listed.
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 11Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please note that all cancellations and/or changes to registration must be made in writing to OB-PS by email: obps@wagggs.org The event registration fee will be refundable via the booking website until 31 January 2020. After this date, the event fee is non-refundable. The Event Fee is transferable and there is no extra fee if your registration is transferred to another person. Visas Some people can visit Norway without a visa, but most people from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visitor’s visa. Please check with the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your country. If you will need a letter of invitation to attain your visa, please indicate this on your registration form. Travel Insurance We strongly advise that you take out travel / medical / cancellation insurance for your trip to Norway. 12 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
ACCOMMODATION
You may choose among four charming hotels. The hotels include the
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel where most of the sessions will take place, and the
other three are in the immediate vicinity. In addition, three hostel options are
included.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Clarion Collection Hotel
Thon Hotel Orion Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Suggested hostels are:
• P-Hotels, Vestre Torggaten 9
• City box, Nygårdsgt.31
• Basic Hotell, Håkonsgt 27
To book any of the hotels/hostels use the links found under accommodation
on www.wagggs.org/en/support-us/ob-ps/ob-ps-events/
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 13WHAT IS HAPPENING IN BERGEN? You will find information from Visit Bergen in your bags, including a map of the city. Bergen is one of the oldest cities in Norway and celebrates its 950- year jubilee in 2020. There will be different events and exhibitions to mark this special celebration. PRE AND POST TOURS The Tour Operator for the tours is ABX Travels. Find further information on their website https://www.ob-ps-norway-pre-posttour.com/ The Host Committee’s contact person for pre and post tours is: ellen.hasle@gmail.com - telephone +47 917 17 427. OPTION #1 Oslo & Bergen – PRE-EVENT TOUR Capital & West Coast This trip will start by exploring the main highlights of Oslo –Norway’s capital city. The train to Bergen will pass through magnificent landscape with spectacular views and past roaring waterfalls. You will pass through Norway’s most breath-taking UNESCO-protected fjord and majestic mountain scenery, as you take a trip on Europe’s most scenic rail journey. 14 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
OPTION #2 Bergen & Oslo –
POST-EVENT TOUR
This trip will show you all the same
sites as option #1 above, but you
will travel in the opposite direction,
from Bergen to Oslo.
OPTION # 3 Bergen – Stavanger –
POST-EVENT TOUR
West Coast
On this tour you will experience
a varied scenery of impressive
waterfalls, a historic stave church
and a fairytale forest. We will also
visit UNESCO protected fjords and
spectacular views along our trip to
Stavanger. We travel by fjordcruise
and bus.
OPTION #4 Bergen - Svalbard –
POST-EVENT TOUR
In magical Svalbard you will
experience the arctic and wilderness
nature, combined with residents
like polar bears, seals and orcas.
We will attend a walrus cruise and
visit an old coal mine as well as
getting to know the beautiful town
“Longyearbyen”. On this tour you
travel to and from Svalbard by plane.
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 15OPTION #5 Bergen – Senja – Tromsø North Norway – POST-EVENT TOUR Senja is Norway´s second largest island, the roads here are narrow and they twist and turn along the deep fjords with crystal clear, icy-cold water. This trip will include spectacular fjords, cultural heritage, tiny fishing villages and houses clinging to the most surprising spots. We end up with one night in Tromsø city. 16 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020
OB-PS 2020 EVENT SHIRT
The shirt has good quality 100% cotton material. An event shirt can
be ordered and paid for on the registration page. Please refer to the
measurement chart.
Measurements in cm
WOMEN XS S M L XL XXL
Body length 61 63 66 69 73
½ chest 42 45 49 53 58
½ bottom 44 47 51 55 60
MEN
Body length 68 70 72 74 76 80
½ chest 47 50 53 56 59 65
½ bottom 47 50 53 56 59 65
There will be an event shop where
you can buy WAGGGS/OB-PS
merchandise, souvenirs and other
items.
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 17USEFUL INFORMATION
Airport Arrival Information
Bergen airport Flesland is located about 18 kilometres south of Bergen
city. There are several ways to get to Bergen city centre from the airport:
• The Airport Bus (Flybussen) takes about 30 minutes and stops at
Bryggen where the event’s hotel and all other alternative hotels are
situated. You can find the bus just outside the arrival terminal. Adult fare:
NOK 125
• The cheapest way to get from Bergen airport Flesland to Bergen
city centre is to go by the City Light Rail (Bybanen) which takes 45
minutes. The City Light Rail starts right at the airport terminal and ends
in the centre of Bergen. Adult fare: NOK 38.
• The most direct way to get to Bergen city centre is to go by taxi. A taxi
from Bergen airport Flesland to Bergen city centre costs NOK 400-
500, but prices vary according to the time of day and the number of
passengers. Taxis are parked just outside the arrival terminal.
Transportation
Most of the activities will be within walking distance from the hotels.
Transport will be provided for the Welcome Reception at the Grieg Hall.
Taxis are readily available outside the hotels.
18 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020Clothing
June is the beginning of summer in Norway. The average temperature in
Bergen in June is 14 degrees C / 57 degrees F and there will be a mixture of
rain and sunshine. There will be appro. 18 hours day light.
Visitors travelling to Bergen should plan on bringing a waterproof rain jacket,
since it might be raining some days. Plan on layering your clothes as some
days it might be nice and warm, but it can change and get a bit chilly.
The dress code for the meeting will be smart casual or uniform, for the
Presentation Ceremony and Gala dinner the dress code will be smart,
uniform or national dress.
Currency and Payment
The official currency used in Norway is Norwegian crowns (NOK). Notes are
denominated in NOK 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000. Coins are in NOK 1, 5,
10 and 20.
Debit cards and credit cards are widely used in Norway. Most cards,
including Visa, MasterCard, Access, Diners and America Express are
accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in restaurants depending on the level of service.
(5 – 10%)
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 19Time Zone
Bergen in June is on Central European Summer Time (CEST) - UTC/GMT +2
hours.
Water
Tap water in Norway is safe to drink.
If you prefer mineral or sparkling water, this is readily available in shops or at
vending machines.
Electricity
The voltage in Norway is 220 -230 volts and
electrical plugs for use within the hotel rooms
have two cylindrical pins – CEE 7/16 or Europlug.
We advise you to bring your own adaptors.
Smoking
Smoking in Norway is prohibited indoors in public buildings, aboard all
means of public transport and in the waiting area for public transport. In
addition, it is also illegal to smoke in outdoor locations that are close to
schools and hospitals.
Internet
All hotels have access to free internet.
Name Tags
Name tags will be given out at registration. Attendees are asked to wear
name tags at all times during the event, as these are entry tickets to
activities and events.
20 Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020Communication
At OB-PS we welcome people from all over the world. This means many
people will be speaking and working in English as their second, third or
fourth language. We ask everyone to please try to speak clearly and slowly.
Map with event locations
Venues & addresses:
1. The Grieg Hall, Edvard Griegs plass 1
2. Håkonshallen, Bergenhus 10
3. Thon Hotel Orion, Bradbenken 3
4. Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret, Slottsgaten 1
5. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dreggsallmenningen 1
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Thursday 4 Friday 5 Saturday 6 Sunday 7
June June June June
Arrival &
Registration From 07.00 From 07.00 From 07.00
Radisson Blu Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Royal
Optional country 09.00
Plenary 3
meetings Plenary 1
Half-day Tours Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu
Royal
14.00 Royal
National
Coordinator and
Ambassadors
meeting Lunch Lunch
Packed Lunch
12.00 12.00
Radisson Blu
Royal
16.45 13.30 – 16.30
13.00 – 18.00
New Supporters Thematic
Plenary 2
Reception breakout
Radisson Blu
The Grieg Hall Sessions
Royal
Edvard Grieg Suite Radisson Blu Royal Departures
& post tours
18.00 17.30 19.00
Welcome Presentation Gala dinner
Reception Ceremony Radisson Blu
The Grieg Hall Håkonshalllen Royal
Olave Baden-Powell Society - Climb any Mountain - June 2020 23Olave Centre, 12c Lyndhurst Road,
London NW3 5PQ, England
Telephone: +442077941181
Fax: +442074313764
Email: obps@wagggs.org
Facebook: www.facebook.org./obps1
Website: www.ob-ps.org
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