Telia Alsie on Nordborg Lake and in Nordborg town
On 21 August and 9 October we participated with the boat in events in Nordborg. Johannes Diederichsen's tractor hitched to a trailer with the boat did the transport, duly supervised by 4-6 members.
On the first date, we put the boat in Nordborg lake from the castle grounds. A ramp was made of gravel with the help of the municipality and members. At the last measurement 2 days before the launch, a four-leaf clover led by Arne Madsen realised that a tree had to be cut down. This was approved by the after-school programme and cleared so that we could launch the boat on Saturday. 20 Iron Age-clad guild members sailed back and forth on the lake for 45 minutes. Many spectators on bridges and banks cheered us on, especially when Knud Skov came up with the idea that we could greet the spectators with raised paddles as we glided past.
On the first date, we put the boat in Nordborg lake from the castle grounds. A ramp was made of gravel with the help of the municipality and members. At the last measurement 2 days before the launch, a four-leaf clover led by Arne Madsen realised that a tree had to be cut down. This was approved by the after-school programme and cleared so that we could launch the boat on Saturday. 20 Iron Age-clad guild members sailed back and forth on the lake for 45 minutes. Many spectators on bridges and banks cheered us on, especially when Knud Skov came up with the idea that we could greet the spectators with raised paddles as we glided past.
The reason for this activity was that Nordborg Municipality was named City of the Year 1999 in the Jyllandsposten campaign. This was celebrated at various events throughout the day, including an award ceremony in the park at Nordborg Castle. The editor-in-chief, Minister of the Interior, county mayor and many other prominent people came to pay tribute to Nordborg Municipality, which had of course turned up with the mayor in the lead to be honoured.
In addition to the tile of honour and the right to advertise as City of the Year throughout the year, there was also money for the city. Of the DKK 80,000, DKK 30,000 was to be used for three awards to associations or groups in the municipality that had made the municipality more attractive to live in through their activities.
The first portion was awarded to the Hjortspringbådens Guild, and yours truly had to go up to the stands where Bitten Clausen, assisted by Peter Clausen, presented a diploma and a cheque for DKK 10,000. The diploma can be seen in the Linde shipyard.
After this festivity, we pulled the boat up Storegade to the square where there used to be coach garages. Here people could see the boat for a couple of hours and shop in our small sales stall where we sold memberships, books, T-shirts, and Hjortspring wine.
On 8-9 October, Nordborg Håndværkerforening celebrated its 125th anniversary, and on Saturday we took part in a procession through Storegade to the coach square, where there was a stop. Then along Skomagergade and Bækgade to Ridepladsen. The Hjortspring boat was at the front of the procession, right after the Fire Brigade Band, - as the chairman of the craftsmen's association, Nis Dreyer said: ‘After all, you represent the oldest craft in Nordals’. The parade also consisted of vintage cars, vintage fire engines and festively decorated craftsman cars.
Also on this occasion we sold books and T-shirts. 12 books and a single T-shirt were sold.
Jens-Jørgen Kjær Rasmussen
In addition to the tile of honour and the right to advertise as City of the Year throughout the year, there was also money for the city. Of the DKK 80,000, DKK 30,000 was to be used for three awards to associations or groups in the municipality that had made the municipality more attractive to live in through their activities.
The first portion was awarded to the Hjortspringbådens Guild, and yours truly had to go up to the stands where Bitten Clausen, assisted by Peter Clausen, presented a diploma and a cheque for DKK 10,000. The diploma can be seen in the Linde shipyard.
After this festivity, we pulled the boat up Storegade to the square where there used to be coach garages. Here people could see the boat for a couple of hours and shop in our small sales stall where we sold memberships, books, T-shirts, and Hjortspring wine.
On 8-9 October, Nordborg Håndværkerforening celebrated its 125th anniversary, and on Saturday we took part in a procession through Storegade to the coach square, where there was a stop. Then along Skomagergade and Bækgade to Ridepladsen. The Hjortspring boat was at the front of the procession, right after the Fire Brigade Band, - as the chairman of the craftsmen's association, Nis Dreyer said: ‘After all, you represent the oldest craft in Nordals’. The parade also consisted of vintage cars, vintage fire engines and festively decorated craftsman cars.
Also on this occasion we sold books and T-shirts. 12 books and a single T-shirt were sold.
Jens-Jørgen Kjær Rasmussen
JyllandsPosten
The initiative award
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In addition to the City of the Year Award 1999, Nordborg received DKK 30,000 to be awarded with DKK 10,000 annually for the following 3 years. The award is given to a person or an initiative that has been of benefit to the town and which the award committee wishes to reward.
In 1999, the award was presented to the Hjortspringbådens Guild for the following reason:
You have recreated the Hjortspring boat through volunteer work and great commitment. We have visited you and seen how boats were built 2,300 years ago. You have created a unique attraction for current and future citizens and tourists in the municipality.
Signed by the chairman of the award committee.
In addition to the City of the Year Award 1999, Nordborg received DKK 30,000 to be awarded with DKK 10,000 annually for the following 3 years. The award is given to a person or an initiative that has been of benefit to the town and which the award committee wishes to reward.
In 1999, the award was presented to the Hjortspringbådens Guild for the following reason:
You have recreated the Hjortspring boat through volunteer work and great commitment. We have visited you and seen how boats were built 2,300 years ago. You have created a unique attraction for current and future citizens and tourists in the municipality.
Signed by the chairman of the award committee.
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