Opened the doors for the first Mingel in Tysvær
On Thursday, March 5, Tysvær municipality hosted their very first Mingel – at the new Frakkagjerd Secondary School. The evening brought together both new and familiar faces for pizza, presentations and playful competitions in the school’s impressive facilities.
Veslemøy Heggen
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The afternoon started with pizza and mingling, where the participants had time to get to know each other and have a chat. Many were also curious to take a closer look at the new secondary school, which opened last autumn. The circular building has a bright heart-shaped room under a large glass dome, and formed a great setting for the evening.
Live and work in Tysvær municipality
After mingling, the attendees learnt more about the municipality.
Mayor Monika Lindanger talked about Frakkagjerd Secondary School and shared insights on what it’s like to live and work in Tysvær. Thea Augustson and Kristine Olden Tveit then presented their day-to-day work in the municipality, giving an overview of exciting projects within construction, water and wastewater.
Jan Sigurd Steffensen from Nord-Rogaland Bedriftsorientering also presented the organisation’s activities, and explained why orienteering is an activity that benefits both body and mind.
Tysvær municipality has a lot to offer as a place to live and work. Here, Thea Augustson and Kristine Olden Tveit presented some highlights – including Aksdal Business Park. Photo: Maria Tveita Bådsvik/Tysvær municipality.
Building networks – and marshmallow towers
After the presentations, it was time for the evening’s rebus activity around the school. Participants tackled several creative challenges, including building the longest-flying paper airplane and constructing towers out of spaghetti and marshmallows.
The activity was led by Marthe Fosse, HR Advisor at Tysvær municipality, who also played a key role in organising the event. The competitive spirit quickly kicked in within several of the teams, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
The teams took on the challenge with enthusiasm, building paper airplanes and marshmallow towers. Photo: Maria Tveita Bådsvik/Tysvær municipality.
Mingel: a meeting place for the whole of Haugalandet
Haugaland Vekst’s Mingel concept is all about making it easier to meet new people, build networks and get to know the region better. The evening in Tysvær brought together both those looking to meet new faces as well as participants curious about what’s happening in the municipality.
The result was an eventful afternoon with great vibes – a successful first Mingel in Tysvær!
Mingel makes it easier to meet people and get to know the region better – and the afternoon with Tysvær municipality was no exception. Photo: Maria Tveita Bådsvik/Tysvær municipality.
Tysvær municipality will also be hosting Mingel again later this year, with Mingel at Tysværtunet Kulturhus on October 1!
