LEEDS ANGLO GERMAN CLUB

We are a multinational, non-profit-making group dedicated to sharing personal experiences and knowledge of the people, culture, traditions and language of Germany and German-speaking countries. We welcome anyone with an interest in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the German language. We hold monthly meetings between September and June.

We feature high quality guest speakers covering a wide range of subjects with a German connection. Occasionally our own members are happy to speak. We also have a quiz night, meals out, a visit to the Leeds German Christmas Market, a Christmas party, and a summer barbecue! Both German and English are spoken at all events, so no-one is left out.

We have good connections with other German groups in the Yorkshire region, including Wharfedale German Circle
We also have links with Neil McDonald, who organises Anglo-German walks: anglo-german-walks@bh-cc.co.uk

Our meetings usually take place in Headingley, at St Columba's United Reformed Church Hall. Other venues are St Luke's Church House and, for the quiz, The Original Oak. Meetings start at 7:30 PM, with a standard admission charge of £2.50, which usually includes refreshments, and gives instant membership. The cost of meals out, the quiz, the Christmas party, and the barbecue will be announced nearer the times of these events.

The club is affiliated to The British German Association: www.britishgermanassociation.org
We are also affiliated to The Anglo-Austrian Society

ER & GE (UK) are the club's sponsors: www.erge.co.uk

The Club was formed in autumn 1996. Trudi Kaiser had been running her own group at Swarthmore. When Trudi retired, Dorrit Pinder was invited to take over. She stepped in and organised meetings at Swarthmore on Saturday afternoons, where she was joined by about seven others. Some of them are still members! Games and conversation evenings (sometimes hard work!) were organised and various venues/pubs etc. were tried. Weekday evenings soon replaced Saturdays. When, some eighteen months later, it was felt that different activities were needed, Dorrit began to invite speakers, St. Luke's Church House in Headingley became the regular venue, and events like the Christmas party and the summer meal (then held at The Berghof in Todmorden) were established.

The club's membership (and also the committee!) grew as time went on and, by the 2001/2002 season, larger premises were needed, resulting in a gradual move to St. Columba's and the Leeds Anglo German Club as it is today.

We cordially invite anyone with an interest in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the German language to our events. We welcome students and ex-students of German who would like the opportunity to listen to and speak the language in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Members of other German groups are always welcome.

Monday September 8th 2008

HINTERGRUND EINER EUROPÄISCHEN PERSON

Klaus Kramer, former Teacher of German & Esol

Klaus will tell us his story of different countries: how he came to leave Germany, then live in others including Ireland and Turkey, before arriving in England.
Talk in German and English, illustrated with photographs

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Tuesday October 7th 2008

MEINE HEIMATSTADT OLDENBURG UND EIN BESUCH NACH CELLE

Helga Pearson, former Teacher of German

Helga comes from Oldenburg, the capital of the Weser-Ems region. She will give a lighthearted talk about the city, which has an eventful history, and also about Celle, with its half-timbered houses.
Talk in German and English, illustrated with slides

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Monday November 10th 2008

QUIZABEND

Our popular German- and general knowledge pub quiz. Questions for all ages, plus frankfurters, potato salad and prizes. Students most welcome: come in teams of 3 or 4 people, or just come on your own and join in! Questions in German and English. Enjoy a drink or two!

Please contact the secretary by November 6th if you would like to come.

The Original Oak, Headingley

7:30 - 10:00

Tuesday November 25th 2008

IMKEREI UND HONIG

Wolf-Dieter Klause, Imker und Honigerzeuger

Herr Klause runs the honey stall at the Leeds Christkindelmarkt. He will tell us about the family bee-keeping business and honey production, and will bring along some honey products.
Talk in German and English

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Saturday December 6th 2008

WEIHNACHTSFEIER

A German Christmas party, with good company, music, good food and Glühwein. A lovely festive occasion. You will receive a warm welcome!

Please contact the secretary by December 3rd if you would like to come.

The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel

7:30 - late

Monday January 5th 2009

BERTOLT BRECHT UND GALILEO

Mrs Marjory Whitton, former Head of German, Leeds Girls' High School

Marjory will share with us her thoughts about the famous twentieth-century dramatist and his masterpiece.
Talk in German and English

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Tuesday February 3rd 2009

WALTER SCOTT UND SEINE DEUTSCHLIEBE

Prof Kenneth Whitton, Emeritus Professor, Bradford University

Prof Whitton will talk about links between Scott and German Literature, including Goethe. Schubert will also be mentioned!
Talk in German and English, with music

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Wednesday March 4th 2009

AGM and REFRESHMENTS

Please come along and share your ideas and suggestions. We value your contribution. The business meeting will be kept as short as possible, then we'll enjoy the food and wine.

St Luke's Church House

7:30 - 9:30

Wednesday March 25th 2009

GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER

We are invited to join our friends from the Bradford, Calderdale and Huddersfield German Circles for this special occasion, which is always very enjoyable. Bradford are this year's organisers. Don't miss a good meal (excellent value) and the chance to meet our friends in the region.

Please contact the secretary by March 18th if you would like to come.

Sandal Farm Restaurant, Thornton, Bradford

7:30 for 8:00

Monday April 27th 2009

DAS WENDLAND - FROM RUNDLING TO RESISTANCE

Bob Philpin, Translator and Germanist

Bob will take us through the strong traditions, vibrant culture, idyllic landscape and rise of the Eco-movement in this sparsely-populated- yet politically-motivated corner of Lower Saxony.
Illustrated (PP) talk in German and English

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Tuesday May 19th 2009

DIE LUTHERISCHE KIRCHE IN DEUTSCHLAND

Rev Debora Marschner, former Lutheran Pastor in Spremberg, near Cottbus

Rev Marschner will tell us about the Lutheran Church in Germany, including the relationship that existed between the Church and the DDR, and her own experiences in Spremberg.
Illustrated talk in German and English

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Wednesday June 24th 2009

DIE GEBRÜDER GRIMM

Irmgard Tailby, former Teacher of German

Irmgard will take us on a 'journey' along the Deutsche Märchenstraße, in search of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and other, well-known characters.
Talk in German and English, illustrated with pictures

St Columba's URC

7:30 - 9:30

Saturday June 27th 2009

SOMMERFEIER

You are invited to join us, and also friends from other German Circles for our summer meal at Castle Grove in Headingley. Cost £18.50 per person. Menu choices and further details available from the secretary.

Please contact the secretary by June 22nd if you would like to come.

Castle Grove

7:30 for 8PM

Saturday July 11th 2009

GRILLPARTY

Bei Max und Sheana

Details to follow.

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