About & Team | Friels Bygdegardsforening

A local meeting house with a practical mission

The association exists to keep the bygdegard active, cared for and open to residents, partners and visitors across generations.

Community life works best when the room is ready before people arrive.

Friels Bygdegardsforening manages a shared house in Tun, Lidkoping, where culture evenings, family gatherings, civic meetings and volunteer work can happen without friction. The association focuses on useful programming, reliable stewardship and a welcoming atmosphere that feels local rather than institutional.

That means investing time in maintenance, clear hosting routines and partnerships that make the building relevant every season. The result is a village space that supports both everyday use and larger moments of celebration.

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members supporting the association, events and building care

gatherings, rehearsals and celebrations hosted during the last year

planned volunteer days dedicated to the house, grounds and guest readiness

partner groups helping keep the calendar active across culture and community life

What guides the association

Three priorities shape how Friels Bygdegardsforening plans events, cares for the building and works with the wider community.

Open doors

The house should feel easy to enter, easy to book and easy to use for village groups, families and first-time visitors.

Living heritage

Traditions matter most when they are practiced together through food, music, craft, storytelling and shared seasonal rituals.

Shared responsibility

Volunteer time, practical care and collaborative planning keep costs grounded while strengthening local ownership of the space.

The team behind Friels Bygdegardsforening

Eight board members, coordinators and volunteer leaders share responsibility for culture, bookings, operations and long-term care of the bygdegard.

The association runs on a mix of formal board work and hands-on local effort. Some team members focus on governance and planning, while others lead program partnerships, communications, hospitality and maintenance. Together they make sure the building stays useful, warm and active year-round.

Anna Johansson

Director and Chair

Anna coordinates the overall direction of the association and keeps programs, governance and community partnerships aligned with the needs of Friels.

Lars Pettersson

Vice Chair and Building Steward

Lars oversees practical improvements, maintenance schedules and volunteer workdays so the house stays safe, functional and ready for public use.

Elin Svensson

Program Coordinator

Elin works with local artists, schools and associations to shape a calendar that balances cultural evenings, workshops and family activities.

Johan Nilsson

Treasurer

Johan manages budgets, grant reporting and long-term financial planning with a focus on steady operations and sustainable investment in the venue.

Sara Lindholm

Community Partnerships Lead

Sara builds relationships with nearby groups and helps turn one-off collaborations into recurring partnerships that keep the house active.

Mikael Andersson

Youth and Family Activities Lead

Mikael develops welcoming formats for children, teenagers and parents, with practical events that encourage families to return and participate.

Karin Holm

Communications and Membership Coordinator

Karin handles newsletters, member outreach and event promotion so residents know what is happening and how to get involved.

Oskar Bergman

Hospitality and Events Host

Oskar leads on-the-day welcome routines, room setup and volunteer hosting so guests experience the bygdegard as warm, organized and genuinely local.

Friels Bygdegardsforening is built by neighbors who keep culture, care and local life moving.