Spring workday prepared the garden and gathering spaces
Members reopened outdoor areas, refreshed planting beds and readied the grounds for a heavier season of shared events.
125
registered members supporting operations and events
Bygdegard i rorelse
Friels Bygdegardsforening bygger plats for kultur, vardag och gemenskap.
Vi samlar familjer, foreningar och eldsjalar kring program som gor Tun starkare hela aret, med oppna rum for skapande, firande och ideellt ansvar.
72
community-led gatherings, rehearsals and celebrations hosted last year
340+
local participants engaged across generations in Friels and the wider Tun area
1,800
volunteer hours invested in preserving the house, grounds and shared traditions
En levande motesplats med rum for tradition och framtid
Foreningen leds av Anna Johansson tillsammans med engagerade volontarer som vill hallla bygdegarden oppen, varm och relevant. Vart uppdrag ar enkelt: skapa fler tillfallen dar manniskor i bygden faktiskt moter varandra.
Genom kulturkvallar, hantverk, ungdomsaktiviteter och samarbeten med skolor och foreningar blir bygdegarden en stabil punkt for Tun, Lidkoping och omkringliggande byar.
- Lokalt vardskap
- Kultur for alla aldrar
- Hallbar ideell drift
Impact in numbers
Clear signals of how the association supports civic life, recurring participation and long-term care of the meeting house.
18
annual public programs run with local partners
9
schools, choirs and associations using the venue regularly
96%
of visitors say the house feels more welcoming each season
Programs that keep the house active
Three recurring tracks shape the year: public culture, practical learning and intergenerational community care.
Culture evenings
Concerts, storytelling and seasonal celebrations bring neighbors together in a format that feels intimate and distinctly local.
See upcoming eveningsCraft and heritage workshops
Hands-on sessions in baking, mending, decor and local history help practical knowledge move between generations.
Discover workshopsOpen house and youth days
Flexible drop-in afternoons invite families and young people to use the grounds, volunteer and shape new activities.
Join the programA house maintained by the people who use it
Every improvement to the building comes from a simple principle: make the space easier to gather in, easier to book and more useful to the village. That means practical upgrades, shared responsibility and programming that stays close to what residents actually want.
- Flexible rooms for meetings, rehearsals, family events and civic use
- Volunteer-led maintenance days that keep costs grounded and ownership local
- Partnerships that connect Friels with schools, culture groups and nearby villages
24
community care days are scheduled this year to support the building, garden and public rooms.
11
returning partner groups help keep the calendar active across culture, youth work and village meetings.
What members say
Short reflections from people who use the house regularly and see its value up close.
"When the doors open here, you meet neighbors you did not know you needed. The house makes everyday community possible."
Volunteer host and choir member
"Our children come for activities, but the real result is that whole families end up staying, helping and coming back."
Parent and event volunteer
"Friels Bygdegardsforening has given Tun a place where tradition feels active rather than preserved behind glass."
Partner association representative
Partners and local supporters
A broad mix of civic, cultural and educational relationships helps the association stay open, relevant and financially steady.
Tun Skola
Lidkoping Kultur
Friels IF
Studieforbund Vuxenskolan
Hemslijdslag
Bygdens Kor
Ung i Tun
Lokala Foretagare
Latest blog posts
Recent updates from the association on programming, practical improvements and upcoming dates for the community calendar.
New family program expands weekend use of the house
A pilot format for hands-on Saturday activities brought new households into the association and increased volunteer sign-ups.
Anna Johansson outlines this year's priorities for Friels
The director shared plans for stronger partnerships, steady maintenance work and more visible pathways for member involvement.