The Special Events Committee has the pleasure of inviting Forum members to a guided tour of Askim Fruit and Berry Press. Since 1936, the company has produced juice from apples, berries, fruit and vegetables and prepared traditional products enjoyed by many generations. The company follows the horticultural seasons. In June, rhubarb arrives at the press. August is berry season, and juice, jams and jellies are made then. In September, apples are in focus. The press still uses the bottles and jars designed by Moss Glassworks in 1967. Many people have fond childhood memories of trips to Askim Frukt og Bærpresseri.
Our guide will be Astrid Lier Rømuld, Manager. After her introduction to the company and its operations, we will be served apple waffles in the factory shop – and we will have plenty of time to buy the delicious goodies that are for sale. For the sporty, we recommend a swim in the very nice Østfoldbadet.
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 19, at 11:45 (for 12:00)
SIGN UP: By email to the Office, int.forum@online.no as soon as
possible and no later than October 5. Please mention the activity when you sign up.
When signing up please let us know a) If you plan on taking the train, b) If you will drive, c) If you will drive and have place for passengers, and d) If you would like a lift.
PLACE: Askim Frukt og Bærpresseri, Osloveien 93, 1815 Askim
PRICE: NOK 105,- preferably by payment to the Forum bank account 1600 40 36631. If this is not possible, by VIPPS to 591747. No cash will be handledduring the pandemic. Please state your name and the event in the transaction.
TRANSPORT: Train from Oslo Central Station, L22 to Mysen. This train
stops at Askim, where we get off. This train may also be boarded at Skøyen and Nationaltheatret.
Train departures: Skøyen 10.22, Nationaltheatret 10.26, Sentralstasjon 10.29. Expected arrival at Askim is 11.25.
You may be picked up from the station by members driving, or take a taxi. It is only 6 minutes by car from Askim station to Askim Fruit and Berry Press.
Car: Take E18 southwards from Oslo. Exit to Askim at the ‘Krosby-krysset’ intersection. The trip takes about an hour. For the map, click on: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Askim+Frukt-+og+B%C3%A6rpresseri+AS/@59.5833034,11.1198578,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfabae2d09588f5bb!8m2!3d59.5838031!4d11.1335478
Maximum number of participants: 20
Guests are welcome if there is room.
For last-minute cancellations, please contact Sigrid Riddervold, email: sigrid.riddervold@gmail.com, or mob.: 901 74 672.
