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AcknowledgementsOnce again many volunteers have put much time and effort into compiling arid updating this Information Guide. This revised edition is thanks to the efforts of: Freda,Burns, John Gibbs, Zoe.:Griffin, Paul & Lis Holtorn, Andrew Jones, Susanne Kruse, Helene Merbur, Wendy Pagler, Louise Pharr, .Hannah Rees, Iron Sitangang, David Smith, Caroline Townsend, Ross'White and all of whom fitted work into their busyschedules.

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PhotographsThank yoato Odd Furenes (www.furenes.no) for kindly donating the cover photo again. Some of the.images on the tabs and.on the backcover are used by permission'from the Hermetikkmuseet, Piers T. Crocker and Ragria Monsen Syversen. Thank you to Ellen Jepson for the maps.

Introduction'SPIN.is pleased to publish its Nineth.Edition of the Information Guide. Again, we have tried to restructure this guide based upon your feedback during the past year and hope that you find, it indispensable, whether you are new to Stavanger, are a seasoned resident or if you are getting ready to moveelsewhere. Please^do continue to.send your comments. We welcome your feedback! SPIN has had a very successful year, andour website has been steadily expanding. Please do visit it if you have not yet done so www.spin.no. * SPIN will be holding monthly social events again, commencing August ' 2006, so be sure you also join our newsletter mailing list to be kept up to date. We would like to thank all of our SPIN sponsors; Shell, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Relocation.no-Reianes & Somme, Majortrans Flytteservice, Statoil, Total, BP Norge, Marathon Petroleum Company, Schlumbergerand BG Norge Limited. We also send a big thank you to all the SPIN volunteers who have put in so much time and energy working on the Guide and in particular to Caroline Townsend, for stepping in as our Guide Project Manager. We alsbUhank YOU for supporting SPIN by purchasing the Guide! The SPIN Board SPIN MAY 2006

Using the GuideThis Guide has been compiled by expatriate volunteers living in Stavanger. Ii contains information they have found useful, and we hope you will find the same. If you have any comments on the guide, know of things thai have changed ornew information you would like to sec incorporated in the next edition, please let us know. Throughout the Guide a number of symbols and abbreviations have been used to help you find your way round: Nok Norwegian kroner Telephone numbers t!i Fax numbers Satelittl ** L0kkeveien7l.4OO8 Stavanger @ 51 53 83 80 B www.satelittl.no

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House/contents insurance (forsikring) The major insurance companies also provide house and contents insurance. Some also insure boats, other items and pets. Il can be advantageous to take out all your insurance "policies with the same company as rates can be beneficial. f Logistics Cars & driving Car insurance. Alarms Just like any other major city, some areas in Stavanger have proble'rhs with burglaries. There are two major security companies that can install house alarms.

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48NORAIarinAS Bjergstedveien l. 4003 Stavanger 85184 1074 FalckAlarmAS Auglendsmyra 5,4016 Stavanger 8 5 1 8 2 3832Lost property

JURK (Juridisk Radgivningf'or Kyinner) ArbinsgateJ, 0253 Oslo 8 22 84 29 50 Si 22 85 95 98 Free legal advice for women, runiby female law students at the Oslo University.Ombudsman for Children

S 22 99 39 50 B www.barneombudetmo 51.899000 51 65".1385 5141 23 30 5168 4000Civil Ombudsman

Local police station: Stavanger 8 Sola Airport 8 Randaberg S Sandnes S

Forgcneral complaints S : 2 2 82 85 00 B www.siyilpmbudsriianrien.no Consumer Ombudsman (F.orbruke.r Ombudsman) 8 67,5*9 96 00 Forbrukerradet KJubbgale 1,4013 Stavanger 8 8155 02 00 ,Si 51 85 8081 Information/advice onconsumer rights and complaints about food, clothes and cleaning materials. They publish various brochures in anumber ofdiffcrenl'languages. B www.forbrukerombudel.no

Legal Advice/HelpFree legal.advice is available ifyou have a small income, but in a number of cases (e.g. Ibr rape victims and for foreign nationals for cases involving rejection or expulsion from Norway) it is provided indepehdenl of your income and assets. All private practising lawyers can.give free legal aid. They are obliged lo give their clients information about free legal advice programmesand can assist in writing an application. When you approach^ lawyer ask whether he can provide free legal advice. Many lawyers,, particularly business lawyers, do not give free legal advice. They should then advise you to find another lawyer. A normal lawyer's fee is approx. Nok 1.000 an hour. Advokathjelpen AS Bergelandsgate 14,4012 Stavanger 8 5153 47 00 iE. 51 53.'00 01 Telephone helpline. Free half hour followed by an assessment.

Cars & DrivingImporting your car"Preparation Moving LogisticsImport ing" Cars. In order to.be able to import your car you have to do the following: Go to the Stavanger Dislriktstollsled, Skanscgalen 2. Stavanger and bring";the following docurnents: Vehicle registration document. driving licence, passport. document stating that you have not lived in Norway for the last five'ycars

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49and that you w i l l be slaying in Nonvay for at least t w o years. This can be a statement from your N o r w e g i a n e~mploycrorofficial documents showing this. photocopies'proving your ownership, showing clearly that you have owned the vehicle for aileast one year prior to your first arrival!in Norway. proof lb 1 1 buyer to.the that the car was purchased prior October 2001 (contract between and seller). This is needed due new legislation, Tee. Il is also u s e f u l lo arrange an appointment for technical.inspection w i l h the Trafikkstasjon the dayafter everything is done.at the customs. R e g a r d i n g i n s u r a n c e , y o u must have N o r w e g i a n i n s u r a n c e b e f o r e y o u get Norwegian plates. *" Car insurance, below. The Trafikkstasjon w i l l se'nd an acceptgiro for the road lax which has lo be paid. Bring lo the Trafikkstasjon the acceptgiro for the road lax stamped by the bank staling that you have paid, plus the letter from the customs and the insurance papers. You can then get .your Norwegian registration plates.

copies of travel documents (e.g. airline or ferry ticket) proving your dale of a r r i v a l i n N o r w a y . I f y o u entered N o r w a y b y car w i t h o u t t r a v e l documents, go to the customs office at the b o r d e r and get the d o c u m e n t "custom permit'-, documentation from Folkregisteret has to be presented when yourapply. You normally get.a confirmation from the Folkregisteret that they have received y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n . f o r a permanent stay and this is.sufficient..Applicant must p r e s e n t . d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f actual residence.. However, i f y o u have had the same employer for the last five years then a confirmation from.your employer is satisfactory.

Driving LicenceCar Registration Trafikkstasjon) 8 8 1 5440 1 0 MOVING TO NORWAY,FROM ANOTHER EU COUNTRY Those who" move-to Norway^ from another EU country" do not.need to exchange'their driving.licence for,a Norwegian driving l i cence.in order lo continue driving in Norway, as long as their driving licence is valid. The driving licence has the same validity in Norway as;in the country it was issued in. I f y o u wish to change to a'Norwcgian driving licence, it is possible. You need to contact your nearest traffic station to apply for the issue of a Norwegian driving licence. Al the same time, you musl also hand in your foreign driving licence. You w i l l be issued with : an inlerirri proof of driving l i cence docurrienl. providing you w i t h the same driving rights as the driving licence you handed in, which is valid until your full Norwegian driving licence is issued. Office, (Stavanger Christian A. Thoringsveg 12

The procedure can then be started. After you have received a letter stating that you can import your.car, you w i l l have to come d o w n to customs to pay a fee, get the declaration and other documents. The foreign licence plates have lo be turned in. You w i l l have to arrange temporary plates al the Trafikkstasjon in advance. The yearly road lax can be paid when you pay ihe scrap

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50For driving licences in the "heavy'' class", for example classes C 1 . C1 E, C, CE. D 1 , DI L:. D or DE, your driving licence is valid for ten years after your residence in Norway is registered, but at the same time your driving licence is not valid past the expiry dale your driving licence had'ih youro.wri country. I f y o u wish lo be issued w i t h a Norwegian driving licence with the same "heavy" class a s y o u h a v e o n yourforeign driving licence, ihe Norwegian driving licence.will be valid for ten. years from theve Apotek, park your car ai Jcrnbanen, ihe parking loi across the st reel. The apotek in your kommune may be slighily smaller and not carry ihe full range of products which are offered at the Love Apotek. Most staff are quite helpful and able lo speak English. The opening hours vary slighily with each location: General opening hours: Weekdays 09.00- 16.30 Thursto 18.00 Sat 09.00-13-00/14.00 Sun and Holidays closed

Solakrossen OS I 647250Pharmacy in Tananger Alliance Apotek Tanunger Skibmannsvcgen 3 S.51 944660 Pharmacies in Sandnes Apotekl Lura - Kvadral GamleSiokkaveien I 51635150

Apotekl HegrcnSolaveien 3 5 1 6 8 1790 Vitusapotek Synira Aml"isenicrel. Vagsgale 33 a5l607IOO Pharmacy in Randaberg Vitusapotek Randaberg Jon Torbcrgssonsvcicn 8 5 1 4 1 8 2 10

Pharmacies in Stavanger:Vitusapotek Loven -Scntrum OlavVsgate II 51 91 08 08 Vitusapotek Svanen- Sentnini Klubbgate I 5 1 854800 Apoteket Hygiea - Sentnini Toigierrassen. Kirkcgaien 2 5 1 517171 Alliance Apotek Hijlevag- Hillevag Torgveien 2 51:82 88 88

Doctor-on-Duty (legevakt)Stavanger Legevakt Siavanger Universitelssjukehuset (SUS) Hclse Siavanger HF ArmauerHansensyci 20.4011 Stavanger 5 1 5102 05 16.00- 08.00.Call first.

Apotek 1 Hjorten - Madia Madlakrosseii 5 1 599988

Sandnes Legevakt herveien'l 07. 4318 Sandnes 5 1 97-1097.Call first.

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88third roundabbui. The hospitals bordered' by three main streets: the Armauer" Hanscnsvei to thenorth. Ihe Fylkeslege Ebbellsvei lo ihe west; and Ihe Hillevagslunnelen toihe'south. If you follow ; the signs, you will enter the sykehus from the Fylkesleg'e Ebbejlsvei. Parking for Hospital You may parkfor l5niinules:jusi:oLitside' ihe front door for an acute emergency such as maternal labour. After this move your car lo ihe regular parking area promptly Pay parking is available oulsideihc hospital. Mosl staff.at the infonnation'desk will be able to assisfyou and give directions in English. You will also find a cashdispenser, a kiosk ancl a coffee machine in the main hall. The hospital pharmacy is at basement level. Payphones."coin'andxard operated, can be found on each lloor.and il is possible lo phone; in to a payphone. The use of personal mobile telephones is permitted inside the hospital with the exception of the depaninents of:.premaiiuc nursery, intensive care and surgery.

The hospital consists of a.number of interconnected buildings. Some of these There are two ways to pay forparking at the buildings have just a few floors while others hospital. You can pay for a specified period have up to six or seven. The different floors (e.g. I2 hours) by inserting Nok 15 per hour. arc indicaled by diffcrenl colours: Many of Alternatively! if you don't know how long 'he departments for tests, day surgery and you.will be in ihe hospital you can use your the blood donor clinic are located on the milin credit card for payment. floor and are well marked. Swipe your card at the automat machine and. / receive a ticket with an 'innkjoringitummer' when you";first'arrive., Place this, on the Emergency Department at dashboard of your.card Where it is clearly g i j g (akuttklitlikken) visible. When you leave the hospital use .. . ,. . . . ' , , . . ' . . * * 113 torAmbulance. the same card and swipe it again at ihe _ "'.,. , , ,, , .. .., ,. , ; ' . . . btavanper Universitetsstukebus Helse Aulomat. You wilhsec ihe wordr konlrol _ . . ,,,_. .. , . , ,^rrrir "."v.*" , Siavanger HI .v " m i d w i l e and/or a doctor. Most women see ' ' b o l h : a doctor al intervals d u r i n g their ,fc ....._ r , , , pregnancy, w i i h ' t h e majority ol checkups 1 h SPIN Information Guide J '' / i

The Doctor Alette) n . J L . i Doctors r e c o m m e n d that you make an . . . . ,, , appointment even in the planmny >lage or ~, . . . ,. , your pregnancy. This is to make sure thai .. .. .. Health y O U a i c getting all you need in terms ol

92does not know you intimately and shift changes may riiean that the same midwife may not be.with you throughout your labour. Itiis.important lo havcisomeonc with .you who knows you well; can make you feel safe and can give you-continuous supportiand encouragemanl.-This isoftcn.your'partner and dads arc.encouragcd'jb take an active part in their baby's birth.:You may choose lb have aclosed'riend, a relative or a doula, (professional, non-medical birth supporter);as either additional support during our birth. The hospital suggests that.you limit your birth supporlers:lo two: It is"importanl-to have discussed all aspects of-the birth supporler(s) beforehand so thai they arc fully aware of your wishes andean help you communicate ihem lo.ihc medical staff. Asimple. flexible birth plan.whichscls out your : wishes clearly is helpful lo both yoii and your midwife. Midwife-led Unit (fodeloftef) I f y o u r p r e g n a n c y has-been w i t h o u t complicationsy.ou w i l l haveihe option of using birth loft (j'pdeloftet) on ward 7H.-This is,a fnidwife-:lcd unii-designedTor women who are aiming for a natural birth in an intimate, home-like atniosphere using.only non-medicalfdrms of pain relief. There'are two rooms al,present..each slighlly r larger than normal.'with a bath anda double bed. The idea is that you and your partner (plus your-oldcr children i f y o u wish) can; stay together, for 24 hours after the binh and then go.home ihe next day. You and your baby w i l l return for a check, up three days postnatally. If you f i n d thai, y o u need stronger pain relief onolher inicryenlions y o u w i l l be transferred to the normal delivery suite. Because ihe department is small, you need lo book a place beforehand i f y o u are Health considering g i v i n g birth here.-Discuss this with your midwife. . To help you .understand your, options-and make decisions about your care.- it is a good idea for you and your partner to attend some form of childbirth course during pregnancy On thefPostnatal (barse\) W a r d W h i l e it. is c o m m o n elsewhere to take everything,you need for : yourself and-ihe baby to the hospital,.in Norway just aboul everything is provided. A l l you need lake of your o w n . is toiletries. Bathrobe, sanitary t o w e l s , underpants anc1 n i g h t s h i r t s -arc provided. You may. of course, bring your o w n , but renicriiber you w i l l be changing several l i m e s a .day. B r i n g slippers or s n e a k e r s , s h a m p o o , soap and o t h e r toiletries, bfcastpads. hairdryer(220V). The dress of ihe day' is sweatpants/shirts or similar. Most mothers .initially, need some help w i i h breast'-feeding. Hospilal'staff w i l l help you w i t h feeding as wcll'as teaching you some practical aspects of baby care. Many.women wish to talk through their birth experience and.'before 1 you leavc'hospital. your, m i d w i f e ' w i l l offer lb do this with you. Discharge is usually 2-3 : days following a normuLdclivery, and..within this norm, you can determine for'yourself"when you are ready lo"go home. Your baby w i l l need to be examined by a pediatrician when it isai leasi six"hours old - ususally the day after the birth. Your hospital stay w i l l be somewhat longer after a caesarean b i n h or if y o u ' o r your baby are u n w e l l .

MealsBreakfast and lunch arc buffet-style, dinner is served on a tray. E v e n i n g meals are available (self-service) in the kitchen on the SPIN Information Guide

93ward. Meals are eaten in the silting room at the end of the hallway. A'supper menu is offered the day before. If you would like foods that arc not served, please ask the staff. For example, cereal is not a regular part of the breakfast buffet, but you can have it ifyou ask for il. Your partner may bring in meals for you to eat as well. Visiting is jiniitcd at the request of mothers who need rest and lime wilh the baby. Mothers may receive visitors at any time outside ihe ward, for example in the sitling room down the hall. Nole that no. children under the age of 10 are allowed unless they are siblings of the newborn. Visiting hours (Maternity Ward) Mon-Fri 18.15-19.00 Father/brother/sister hour 1900 - 20.00 Sal.Sun 14.00- 15.00 Tippy Toes - Jen Watson 45 210-391 STJ [email protected] An exciting mums, babies and toddlers group who meet every Wednesday al the PWC clubhouse (next to the British School). Carla Dressier (doula) 911 22 72K H www.doula.no A doula provides continous emotional. physical, informative, non-medical support for ihe labouring woman. Also posi natal follow up is available. Wendy Pagler 5 1 65 1822/926 27 910 ^fl [email protected] , H www.stavangerbirthandbaby.com Childbirth classes in English covering labour, birth and life with a new baby including a visit lo the hospital. Breastfeeding support is also available. Baby cafe for new mother to relax and make friends. Baby music: simple music and rhythm classes for mother and babies up lo 18 months. Baby massage classes for babies from birth to about 6 months.

Pre and Post Natal Support and ClassesSvaiigerskapktu-.ser. a series of prenatal classes laught in Norwegian, are offered by your local belsestosjon. Give them a ring for more information. "Health - Visiting a doctor - Health clinics. One-day classes also in Norwegian (2 Saturdays per month) including lour of the hospital, are also offered by the two midwife unions. Call the delivery ward for information or check at your hclscstasjon. The maternity ward can give you and your partner a tour of the department before the birth ifyou ring them lo arrange it. 51 51 94 80. See alsb information on bookin" visit above.

Breast-feeding supportBreast-feeding is the norm in Norway. You will get all the support you need, even if you have to ask for help at every feeding for several days. If you choose not to breastfeed, baby formula is available. Health centre breast-feeding support (ammehjelpen) Sandnes 51-6203 51 Local breast-feeding support organisation with a 24-hour helpline.Health


96Norwegian'Schools Norwegian children receive their first dental checkup at the age. of three. Once registered, appointment cardsare sent out every 1820 months. Children may. also'be'registered wilh .a private denlisihulfariy costsiinvolved.will not be reimbursed by the Naiional Health Service. The government selsthe cosl of treatment by National'Heallh denlisis and a price list is available from each dentist. Denlisisvin privale ^practice set theirown prices. Some.expatriates prefer to schedule a visit to'the dentist'while"back"home on leave. ' ' Adults The quality of treatment is of a high standard. and. asin other countries, a local injection is generally used for treatment. There are a growing."number of denial hygicnisis in Norway, and. therefore. some,will have;a hygienistat their practice. Either the dentist or the dental, hygienist carries oul scaling and polishing. Private Dentist Harriet Haug ".'... Skibmannsv. 3.4056Tananger 51644747 ,; There are a growingnumber of: orthodon tists (kjeveortopedi. tannregulering). oral surgeons . ( o r a j k i r u j g i ) . periodontists (periodotui og lannkjtftisykdommer), and prostodontists in Rogaland. All need refer rals froni your own dentist. MarkN."Lowey Kirkcgale28. Siavanger S5l86':i844 A member of Norsk Tannlcgeforening (MNTR). British Denial Association (BDA) arid Ahiericaii Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Practices in Siavanger and UK.

Other Health Services/ SpecialistsC a r d i o l o g y Clinic Heart Center (Stavanger Hjertesenter) 0s'tcrvag.7.'Slavangc'r' 51890055'

Gastroenterology ClinicDr. Harald Hart Gaslro Nova, Bjergslcdv. 1,4007 Stavanger 51916620 ' ' Fqlketrygden. The amount refunded depends; on the treatment required. The greater ihe need for treatment, the i*reaierthe refund. Health/ L a r S FACE IT

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97Dietician Astrid Jacobsen Sandsgatc 20.4012 Stavanger The arrangement musl be made with the Trxdekontor before travel. Private practices (privat praksis) may have a shorter waiting list. If they do not have an agreement wilh the social services, you pay ihe full amount for your consultation. Sports Related Injuries Sport Injury Clinic (Idrettsskodeklinikken) RIMS, Rogaland Idretlsmedisinske Senlcr Fr. Nansens v 48. 4019 Siavanger

9 7 0 15 789Registered nurse who specialises in diet/ nutrition. Obstetrics/Gynaecology Dr. Marit Veholmen, OB/G YN .Boganesvein 10-12.4088 Stavanger S 51 8818 40 with the resiauranis. they lend io be expensive. Pizza chains also offer home delivery. Bars in Stavanger: On ihe Skagen harbour from there are various pubs, .including Dickens, the oldest pub in town: Many of them offer live music. disco music, patio seating, pool tables, and English football games. On the other side of the harbour yoii will find Timbuktu Bar and Restaurant. Taket Nightclub and Naloyet. a pub in one of the city's oldest houses. In ihe centre Newsman is a daytime reading pub with many newspapers from all countries available free io read, in the evenings a music pub; Phileas Fogg, a bar and restaurani; The Irishman, with live Irish music nights: Gale Sting, a-bar and reslauranl at the highest point in town and Harry Pepper, bar arid reslauranl. Mosl bars arc open until.OI ,30-tor drinks. 02.30 closing time. A number of clubs open until 03.-30 on weekend nights. Some pubs (Ovenpqa) do not have liquor licenses. All bars are non-sinokihg. Genera! praclice. is lo 'buy your own', as the 'rourid of drinks' is nol known in Norway. Mosl pubs in Stavanger arc similarly priced.

Sightseeing Around StavangerThough not exhaustive, here are some suggestions for trips lo lake and places to visit in the area. Stavanger Harbour & Gamle Stavanger Buy your fresh fish, shrimps and crab here. Gel your vegetables at the market near the harbour. Preikcslolen (Pulpit Rock) A'two hour hike will bring you to the lop of Preikesto/en which drops vertically 600 m (2000 ft) into the Lysefjord. Take the ferry io Tau and follow roule 13 (approx. 20 km). Utstein Kloster, Mosteroy 8 5 1 724705 B www.utstein-klosler.no I2lh century monastery on the island of Mosteroy. Nearby (2 km) is the Utstein Kloster Hotel 8 51 7201 00. where you can snack or dine overlooking the sea. Sverd i fjell (Swords in Stone) Madlavcien. Hafrsfjord A memorial lo the decisive sea-bailie al Hafrsfjord in 872. where King Harold Faiitiair made Norway one kingdom. The monumenl was built by Fritz Roed and was unveiled byKingOlav in 1983. Carpark and beach. Nordsjovegen (North Sea Road) S www.northsea-cycle.com The road along.ihe coast from Krisiiansand lo Haugesund provides a variely of experiences and contrasts. Small towns. sandy beaches and cliffs. Brochures arc available from tourist information offices.


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174Manafossen Walk and climb io Rdgaland's highest waterfall (90 meters free fall). Take E39 in the direction of Kristiansand. After Algard. route 45Mo.Gilja. Follow sign to Frafjord. Park-at Eikeskog. Flaggruten Stavanger-Bergen 8 5 1 8 6 87 80 B www.hsd.no FoLirhourvboal trip, one-way. Byrkjedalstunet & Gloppedalsura

Bus and Boat ToursStavanger Tourist Information Centre (Turistin/ormasjon Siavanger) Domkirkeplassen 3.4001 Stavanger 8 51 8592 00 Bwww.visitstavanger.no City & fjord sightseeing trips arranged throughout the.year. A boat trip up the Lysefjord This providesyou with a comfortable look at Preikestolen from below.. Fjord cruises leave Stavanger every day iri'the summer (winter time Saturdays only). R0dne Clipper. Fjord Sightseeing Skagenkaien 18.4006 Stavanger

8 5 1 61 29" 00B www.byrkjedalstunet.com Candle factory thai sells candles and traditional handicrafts. Also has a traditional reslauranl. On rouie-45 at the fool of the Gloppedaj.sura. which has Europe's largest

B51X9-5270B www.rodhc.rio (English language option) Sightseeing, ski boat service, chartered and scheduled boat tours in Ryfylke. Veteran Fjord Cruise Fiskerlerminalen. 4004 Siavanger S 51 53 85 85. B www.vfc:no Sightseeing and charter boat company. (Summer time only).

scrceslope.Ryfylke Islands B www.ryfylkeljord.com Excellent website in English and German giving information on the many islands one can visit north of Stavanger.

Organized Tours Taxi ToursRogaland Taxi AS Sjphagen 10.4016 Siavanger 851909090 B www.rosalandlaxi.no SandnesTaxi Langgate 92.4309 Sandnes 851661600' B www.Sandncslaxi.no

Fjord ToursBrctringaic 95.4004 Stavanger 8 5153,73 40 Bwww.fjordpanarama.no Sightseeing and charier boal company. Osterhus Bilruta S 51740240 B www.kolumbus.no BustoTau-Prcikeslol hytla. daily in summer. Bus loTau-Hje.

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Sports (idrett)Many companies have a sports association which offers subsidised sports facilities and/ or teams for various sports, many of which compete in company (bedhfts) leagues. It's therefore w o r t h w h i l e checking out what your company offers regarding sport. Both the British and International School provide a range of sports clubs after school. Some are listed here, but il'is best lo'contact ihe school, or parents' association for up lo dale contact details and a full list of sports available. A full list of local sports facilities are listed in the yellow section of D i n D i s t n k t telephone book - Idrettsbaner.

175 Boating (bit)If you have your o w n boat, contact the local Bat/orening (Boating/Sailing Association) for information about marinas and harbours. Lifejackeis (regningsvesi) must be worn and can be hired from fire stations. "Shopping by category - Hire. EQliatutleie & turkjoring (bat) for boat rentals Stavanger Sailing Association (Stavanger Seil/orening). Hundvag 8 5 1 8901 00 G a n d s f j o r d c n Seilingforening. Jaiievagen 851800160

Athletics (friidrett)Biskop Njalsgate 2 8 . 4 0 1 0 Stavanger OleJorgcnNordhagen 8 9 8 0 0 4 343 B www.friidrett.no/rogaland

BowlingM e t r o Bowling, Larigflatv. 24. Stavanger 8 . 5 1 829100 B www.meirobowling.no Havanna. Sandnes

Baseball & BasketballBaseball is played from A p r i l lo the end of the school term and basketball from September u n t i l March at the I n t e r n a t i o n a l School of Stavanger (ISS). registration is around March and September. R p s s V a n d r e y S 5 1 - t i 9 3049/.908 03 171 Boys and girls 5 - l 6 . y r s o l d . Practice is usually once a week and most games arc played on Saturdays. Stavanger Basketball K l u b b T o r M o n s e n 8 9 0 0 4 7 399 B www.stuvanger.baskei.no Basketball leagues (Boys & girls age group 6 to adults). W i t h help of the Stavanger Kommune.

8 516209 88 Stavanger Bowling 8 51 58 97 30SandnesTennisland 8 5 1 60'l7 4 0

Canoeing & Kayaking (kanoer & Kayakker)CanoeA l s v i k Naturesenter 851680158 O f ! R 1 3 l o H o m m e r s a k o n Kylles'vainel with access to-Lulsivatnet. Nature centre w i i h canoe, kayak, tent and pedal boat hire. Mississippi O u t d o o r Centre Gusiav Vigelandsve'i 86.4023 Stavanger 851508767 B ww.wniississippi.no

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176Experience nature and participate in exciting activities designed lo lea'rri riiore about nature and the e n v i r o n m e n t . Lots of equipment for hire, from fishing poles to skis. Stavanger K a j a k k l u b h Matt Millington 8 5 1 69 3 0 4 9 7 9 0 8 0 3 171 Club house on StoreiSiokkavatnet. distributes i n f o r m a t i o n - a b o u t c y c l i n g in Rogaland..Publishes a b o o k on cycle.tours in south Rogaland. Sandnes S y k k e l k l u b b B 516627'67

Dog MushingTrond Vidar B.ergc 8 51 87 76 06

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ClimbingIndoor Rock C l i m b i n g Apeberget Klatresenter AS Breiflalveien 15 (Maricro). 4017 Siavanger 8 5 1 5 8 6 0 19 H www.klalresenlcr.no Open daily I'romM 3.00:Climbing wall, boulder room, weights'and shop. Courses for children and adults Brutte Rogalands Venner (climbing club) S www.brv.no (English section)

Norwegian style dog musliing "driver 1 on s k i " . You need your o w n equipment and dogs.

Fishing (fisk)Fishing, of salmon, sea trout and sea char inland arid at sea (using specific types of gear), requires a National Fishing.Licence (fiskeravgi/tskort) w h i c h costs Nok 200 (Nok 320 per Family) (2005). and can be obtained from any Post Office or via the internet. S www.inaiiir.no. Il must be held by all anglers over ihe age of sixteen. This card, when completed and validaled'by ihe Post Office, is your proof of payment of the fee. Valid from I A p r i l to 31 March, both days inclusive, it must be carried w h i l e f i s h i n g and produced on request. This licence also allows permission lo fish for inland'fish and crayfish. Inland fishing is free, bui on private land is subject lo the p e r m i s s i o n of the land owner(s) and requires an additional local angling permit. The userOf live fish as bait is prohibited. F o r l o c a l area details on permits sec the p u r p l e section in ihe telephone book (Ditt Distrikt) - Friluftsliv-ftske. SPIN Information Guide.

Cycling (sykling)There arc many s i g n e d . c y c l i n g routes, indicated by blue/while and brown/wliitc signs. Maps of cycle routes in ihe Stavanger and Sandnes area, Rogaland and all of Nonvay are available from the tourist offices in each konimuni'. There are B M X tracks at Kvaakand Sviland. Pa g r 0 n n e h j u l i R o g a l a n d og k i n g s Nordsj0ruta ( " O n green wheels through Rogaland and along the coast") isa.cycling map w i i h 'information about day and longer (rips, transport, accommodation and sights. Cycle Clubs Rogaland Sykkelsenter, Syklistcncs Landsforeningi Rogaland MaritSkjerpe 8 5 1 5288 1 1 Promotes the d e v e l o p m c n i of b i c y c l e facilities, organises day cycle tours (usually free to members and open to a l l ) , and Entertainment and Leisure

177 Fylkesmannen i Rogaland 8 51 56 87 00 They publish a brochure on fishing rules in Rogaland. Call for more information on fishing seasons. F i s h i n g Licences (Sfatens Fiske/ond) D i r c k t o r a t for N a t u r f o r v a l t n i n g Tungasletia 2. 7^85 Trondheim 8 73 5805.00 Websites ( w i i h English pages): H www.nalurforvattning.no H www.dimai.no Stavanger G o l f k l u b b Longebakke45. Hafrsfjord 851555431 S www.sgk.no Solaslranden G o l t k l u b b Nordsjavegen. Sola 851696890 5 www.solastrandcn.no

Randaberg GolfklubbTungenesveien 181. Randaberg 8 5 1 4 1 9 1 10

Football (soccer)Each bydel (area) of Siavanger has very active football teamsand participates in a city wide league. Rogaland Fotballkrets, Viking Stadion

Hashing/RunningMany local areas have a footpath/jogging trail network and many are floodlit for winter w a l k i n g / r u n n i n g , e.g. H a l a n d s v a l n e l , Mosvannet. Sormarka and Store Stokkuvannet. in Stavanger. and Bfasleinvainet, Melshei, Sandvedparken and Vagleskogen in Sandnes.

8 5I'73 7860B www.fotball.no/rogaland

Viking F K V i k i n g Stadion. Jatiavagen S 51 32 97 00 S www.viking4"k.no Local football club in Norwegian premiership". Tickets available via iniemei. al the V i k i r i g b u l i k k e n o n Lokkeveien 99, or al Siatoil service station al Kvadrai. Football Fun Scb 8 957 56 230 Held at ihe British School preschool gym on Wed afternoons for boys & girls age 2+.

Hash House HarriersTony Mitchell 8 51 57 56 14 , [email protected] Running/drinking club.

Hunting (/aft)In Norway, land is either stale or privately owned. Landowners have sole hunting and trapping rights on their land. Permission 10 hunt on stale owned land has to be obtained from Statsskog. 8 7421.3000 B www.inalur.no/www.slalsskog.no

GolfSolaGoliklubbAsenvegen. Sola

8 5 1 709170S www.solagolfklubb.no

Rules are different depending whether you are a visitor lo Norway or a resident. I f y o u haven't Hunied before, you niust take a h u n t i n g test (Jegerprpve) arid then be r e g i s t e r e d in the . H u n t i n g R e g i s t e r (Jegerregister). After this, you are sent a Entertainment and Leisure


178hunting permit (jegeravgi/tkort) inlhe post. More information is available from: Direktorat /or Natur/on'altning f ungeslclla 2. 7485 Trondheim 8*73 58 05 00 S wwwdirnal.no Norwegian Association of Hunters and Anglers (Rogaland)

Ju JitsuStavanger Ju JitsuKJubb kunsll0pveien 26, Tjcnsyoll 8 5 L59 5 1 52 B www.sjjk.nb Complete system for self-defense, including kicks, punches, throws, controlling locks, improving ihe effecliveness of ihe technique used in any given situation. Adults and children (from 7 yrs).

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Ice Skating, Ice Hockey""Skaling. see page 180

KarateSandnes Karateklubb Lunden 17.4319 Sandnes 8 , 5 1 6 6 5 8 52 Seiken Karateklubb Dyretrakkel 31.4034 Stavanger 8 51 57 0066 B ww.w.seiken-karaie.com Adults & children (from 8 yrs). Stavanger Karateklubb Banevigsgata'5, 2nd floor. Storhaug / for salg...:. tlf dtig/kield tomannshoHg mint vuii\knldtdi-b

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IndexAAbortion 99 Accountant 74 Activities 162 Aduh Education 109 Airlines 121 Alarms 47 Alcohol 21.99,129 Alcoholics Anonymous Stavanger 99 Alien Police 29.'31 Alternative Health Services 98 Ambulance 88 Apotek 83 Arbcidsdirektoratei33 Aromatherapy 98 Art classes 163 Arts & Crafts 154 Ascension Day 198Asian Food 142

211BATS (British AmaleurTheaire Society) 184 Beaches 162 Beauticians 131 Beer 130 BcrgensTcst 108 Bern,'Picking 161 Bicycles 121. 131 Bins. 38 Binh 91 Birth Registration 94 Boating 131, 173. 175 Bomslasjon 1 19 BookShops 132 Books 194 Bowling 175 Bread 140 Breastfeeding 93 Brewing 130 British School 106. 107 Bus 122 Business Directory 74 Business Language 108 Business Rules 70 Butchers 139 Buying a House 36

Automobile Associations 53 Aulopass I 19

BBaby 89,91 Baby Care 82.89.105Baby Equipment 131

cCabins 162 Cable Television 44 Cafes 142.172Camping 194

Baby-sitting 105 Bakery 140 Ballet 160 Bank Cards 34 Banking'17.34 Banking. Insurance & Securities 68.74 Barnetrygd 32 Bars 172 Baseball & Basketball 175 Bathing 162.182SPIN Information Guide

Candles 155 Canoeing 175 Carpet & Furniture Cleaning. 133 Carsl7.48, I 17..133 Car Registration 52 Cash Benefit 33 Catering 142 Centre Culture! Franco-Norvegien 195 Checklist -22 Cheese 141Appendices

212Cheques.34Chi Gong 183

Customs 17 CV66Cycling 12L-I76

Child Benefits 32 'Child Friendly" Restaurants 172 Child Immunisation 82.95 Childcare 105 Children's Clothes 134 Children's Health 81 Children's House 107 Chimney Sweep 42 Chiropractor 94 Chocolate 141Choir 170

DD* number 32 Dagmamma 105 Dance 160 Den Norskc Bank 35 Demist 95 Deposit, bottles & cans (pant) 40 Deutsch-Norwegische Gesellschaft 195 Diploma.66 Directorate of Health 67 Directorate of immigration 29 Directorate of Labour 33 Directories-193 Discount Stores 135 Discrimination 69 Distances 196 DIY 132.144 Doctors 80.81,85.89 Dog Grooming 135 Dog Mushing 175 Doula 92 : 93 Dress Code 198 Drinking and Driving 118 Driving 49. 117 Driving Fines 118 Driving liccnce;49. 188 Drug Abuse/Support Line 99 Drugs 83 Dutch Language 107 Duty Free 17 Duty Free Shopping 155

Christmas 198Church 113

Cinema 159 Classical Music 169 Gleaning Services 133 Climate 11 Climbing 176 Clothes (shopping) 133 Clothes Sizing 196 Clothing Alleraiions 135 ColiecShop 141Collection Stations 41

College 108 Computer Courses 110 Computers 135 Consulates in.Siavanger 205 ConsumerGo-operative 129 Conversion Charts 195 Cooking Courses 162 Coop 129.138 Cot Death 99 Counsclling'99. 100County-Health Olticcr67

Credit Cards 34 Crisis Centre 87.99. 100 Crockery 137' Cross Country Skiing 181 Cultural Differences 58 Culture shock 57Appendices

EEaster 197 Education 105 EEA(E0S)27' EEA citizens 27 EFTA countries 27SPIN InformationGuide

213Egenandelskort 79 Electrical Goods 135 Electricity 37 Electrical Suppliers 37 Embassies 205 Emergency Department 88 Employment .27.29.63 Employment Service 63.65 Engangsst0nad 33 English Speaking Counselling Services 100 Environmental Station (miljtfslasjbn) 41 Equal Status Council 69 Estate Agent 37. 185 EU Countries 27 European Economic Area (EEA) agreement 27 EuroPris 135 Exercise 178 Excursion Companies 173.174 Excursions 173 Family Allowances 32 Fastlege 81 Ferries 122 Fines I 18 Firewood 136 Fish (shopping) 139 Fishing 176 Florists 136 FodseJsnummer 17, 32 Fokus Bank 35 Folkeregister .31 Folkcirygden 79Food 12. 137

French School 107Fruit 140 Fur 155

GGamle Stavanger 166 Garden Waste 39 Garbage Bins 38 Gardening 136 Giro 34 Glassware 137 Gluten Free Products 140 Golf 177 Government Job Abjencies 63 Government offices 17 GP8I Groceries 137 GuleSider 193Gym 178

Gym for toddlers 178

HHairdressers 143 Hardware 132 Hashing 177 Head Hunters 65 Health Clinics 81,96.98 HeallhFood 142 Heallh Sen'ices 98 Heart Diseases 96 Helgo 137 Hiking 161 Hire 143 HIV Aids Information 99 Hobby Shops 144 Holidays 197 HomeDecoralion/DlY 144 Homeopathy 98 Horse riding 163 'Hospital'87 House Cleaning 133 Housing 36Appendices

Football 177 Foreign Diploma Recognition 66 Foreign Plates.53 Foreign Registered Car 55 Formal Wear 143 The French Cultural Cenlrc 1 10.. 195SPIN Information Guide

214Hunring 177 I Ice Hockey 180 Ice Skating 180 Immunisation.82.95 Imperial/melnc conversions 195 Imported Foods 142ImportingAlcohol 22 Labour Day 198

Language Lessons 12.108Laundry/Dry Cleaning 145

Importing Pets 19 Importing Plants 19 Importing Cur* 17.48 Incest Support Cenlrc 99 Income Tax 72 InfanlAllowance 32 Informalion Centre 159 Information Numbers 43 Insurance 17.47.52.55. 124 International Baccalaureate 107 International School ofSlavangcr 105 Internet 43 ISDN 42 Sxrcn 11 Jazzercise 178 Job agencies 64. 66 Jogging 177 JuJitsu 178 Judo 178 KKano 175

Lealher 154 Leaving Norway 187 Legal Advice 48 Legevaki 85 Leisure Activities 162 Liability Insurance 53 Libraries 164 Life Crisis .Centre 87.99. 100 Lifejackels 143. 175 Likningskomoret 32.72 Live Music 169 Loans 35 Local Tax Office 72 Lost Bank Cards 35 Lost Pet 148 Lyce'c Frangais 107 Lyse Energi AS 37 Lysefjord 173.174

MManafossen 174 Maps 207 Maritime Directorate.68 Market 173 Maternity 91 Maternity Benefit 33.68.95 Maternity Clothes 134 Maternity Ward 92 Mattilsynet 19.20 Maxi Stormarked 138 Medical Equipment Rental 100 Medical Supplies 100.-145 Medicines 83 Mega Coop 1-38 Mkld'le.lhon's 138 Midsummer 198 Midwife 90 Ministryof-Agriculture 67SPIN Information Guide

Karate 178 KeepFit;l78 Kennels 148 Kindergarten (barnehage) 105 Kiwi 138 Knjttcd Sweaters 154Koht'anisioile 33 KungFu 179

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215Ministry.of Education 67 Ministry of Justice 67 Ministry of Oil & Energy 71 Mobile Phone 43 Movie Theatre 159 Moving 37. 187 Museums 165. 168 Mushroom 161 Music 169 Music Lessons 170 Musical Instruments 146 MVA 73 N NAP 54, 117 National Health Clinic 80 National Health Insurance 79 National Health Service (Folketrygd) 79 National Health System 79 National Insurance 32 NATO"Personnel 32 NAV 32. 63 Netcom 42 New Year's Day 198 Newspapers 146 NOKUT66 Non-EEA citizens 28 Nordsjovcgen 173 Norway's National Day 198 Norwegian Animal Health Authority 20 Non-Norwegian Education 107 Norwegian Education 106 Nonvegian Maritime Directorate 68 Norwegian Language 71. 108 Norwegian Mile 161 Norwegian Plates.52 Norwegian Tax Law 74 Nuiritional Therapy 97 Opticians 146 Optometrist 97 Organic Food 142 Organic Wasle 39 Organisations 194 Orthodontic Treatment 96 OvcnTerhpcratures 195 Over-The-Counter Products 83 Pain Relief 83.92Painting 163

Paper Waste 39 Parabolhuset 47 Parking 86. 119 Parks and Attractions 171 Party Goods 146 Passport 17.94 Paternity Leave 68 PcriodicCheck I 19Personal Identification Number 32 Pet Arrival 21

Pelrol Stations 139 Pets 19.21.147, 188 Pewter 155 Pharmacy 83. 149 Photos 149 Pilates 179 Plants 19Playgroups 105 Poison 100

Police Spot Checks 1 18 Pool 182 Post 150 Post Office 150Postbanken 35

oObs! 132,135.138 Opening Hours 127SPIN Information Guide

Postnatal Care 92.93. 95 Pre and Post Nalal Support 93 Pre-school 106 Pregnancy 89.93 Preikestolcn 173 Prescription 83Appendices

216Private Health Clinic 81 Private Heallh Insurance 79 Prix Coop 138 Psylosanitary Certificate. 19 Public Holidays 1.98 Public Transport 121 PWC 194 Shoe Repair 152 Shoe Size 197Shopping 127

QQuarantine 20

RRandaberg 11 Rape 100 Recycling 38, 41 Refuse bins .38 Registration 31Religion 113

Shopping Centres 127 Shopping Discbunt Cards 129 Sightseeing 173 Skaling 180 Ski-Equipment 144. 182 Ski Lessons 182 Skiing 180 Smabarnstillegg32 Snooker 182 Snow scooter 52 Snowsuits 134 Social security132 Social Security OlTice 33 Sola I ISolariums 153

Relocation agent 37 RemalOOO 138 Removal Company 187 Rentinga House 36 Repairs- 152 Residence Permit 17. 28. 30 Restaurants 172 Rimi 138 Road Information 119 Road Rules l;l 7 Road Tax =52 Road Tolls 119Rogaland 11

Specialist - Medical 96Speciality Food 141

Speeclvand Language Therapist 97Speed Limits 118

SPIN 194 Spirits 129Sport Injury Clinic-97

Sports 175Sports Clothing 152

Rugby 180

SSandnes 1 I Satellite 44 School 106 Scouts 163 Second Hand 151 Self-employment 29.71 Selling Your House 187 Sewage Leaks 38 Sewing and Sewing Machines 152Appendices

Sports .Equipment" 152 Squash 183 SR Bank 35 Staicns Vegvesen Rogaland 52. 117 Stationers 132 Stavanger Universiietssjukchuscl 87Stormarked 138

Supermarkets 137 Swimming 182

TTai.Chi 183 Take Away 73 Taxes 72 Taxi 123SPIN Information Guide

217Taxi Tours 174 Telephone & Internet 42 Telephone Card 43 Telephone Companies 42 Telephone Directories 43. 193 Television 43 Temporary Jobs 65 Tennis 183 Thealrc 184 Therapists 99 Thermometer 196 Time 12 Tourist Office 159. 195 Toxic Materials 40 Toys 153 Traffic'(or ihird party) insurance; 52. 53 Trains 123 Transformer 37 Translators 67 Travel Document 17 Travel Health Insurance 80. 124 Travelling Wiih Pels 21 Trolls 155 Trygdckontor 33 Tuxedoes 143 TV Licence 43 Types of Companies 71 Veterinary Clinics 149 Vinnionopol 129, 130 Visa 17.28,204 Visiting Hours 87 Vocabulary 199 Voluntary'Work 71

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Walks 161 Wasle 38 Water 38 Weather 11 Wilderness Adventures 164 Wine |29 Winter Driving Conditions Course 52 Winter Tyres 117 Women's Crisis Centre 100 Work Permit 28. 30 Working 63 Working Regulations 68

XX-Ray 89, 98 Y Yoga 94. 183 Youth Clubs 113. 163

uUnemployment Benefit -33, 64 Union 69 University 68: 108.-110 UPC 43 Upholsterers 153 US in Norway 195 Utlendingsdirektorai :29 Utstein Kloster 173 Vaccinations 22,82.95 Value AddedTax 73 Vegetables 137..142 Veterinarian 20. 1491 SPIN Information Guide Appendices-

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