Due to the Coronavirus, the language café on 6 April has been cancelled. Until further notice, please contact the secretary to check whether later events will go ahead.
If anyone visiting our website would like to join this meeting, details as below, please would they email the Secretary, Jane , on janemill2@yahoo.co.uk.
We are holding our next evening Club meeting on Zoom on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm:
The German Education System in the 90s-00s - A Personal Account by Sarah Oxley in German and English
Travel back in time to experience Germany's school system of Lower Saxony in the 90s-00s. Find out what it was like for an English girl with just two words of German!
Das deutsche Bildungssytem in den 90-zigern und OOs - Ein persoenliches Bericht von Sarah Oxley
Reist mit mir in die Vergangenheit um das deutsche Schulsytem von Niedersachsen von erster Hand mitzuerleben.
Erfahrt wie sich ein Englisches Maedchen mit nur zwei deutschen Woertern in den 90-zigern und 00s zurecht gefunden hat.
All welcome!
Looking forward to “seeing“ you again!
The Zoom invitation/link for joining will be sent out on Monday 19 October.
THE 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.
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 £3.00, which usually includes refreshments, and gives instant membership. The cost of meals out, the quiz, the Christmas Party, plus trips and vists etc. and the Barbecue will be announced nearer the times of these events.
We have a very successful Language Cafe, held at the Lawnswood Arms from 10 till 12 noon on the first Monday of the month, except for bank holidays. All standards of spoken German are accepted, from complete beginner onwards.
ER & GE (UK) have again agreed to be an official sponsor of the club. We remain grateful for their continued support. www.erge.co.uk
HISTORY
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.
OUR INVITATION
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.
The New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael's Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG
7:30 - 10:00
Wednesday November 25th 2015
EIN ABEND MIT LILI MARLEEN
Roy Watson, Committee Member
The story of the most popular song of the second world war, loved by friend- and foe alike.
Illustrated Talk in German and English, with music.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday December 5th 2015
WEIHNACHTSFEIER
A German Christmas Party, with Glühwein, good company, good food, and entertainment. A lovely, festive occasion. There will be a warm welcome for everyone!
Neil will tell us about a walking holiday planned for 2016 in the mountains of The Northern Eifel and other recent holidays in Germany and Austria.
Illustrated Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday February 16th 2016
EINE KURZE GESCHICHTE PREUßENS
Mark Green, Honorary German Consul
Mark will delve into the history of Prussia!
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 16th 2016
AGM AND REFRESHMENTS
Please join us and bring your suggestions and ideas! The business meeting will be kept short, followed by a chance to enjoy pizza and wine and to socialise.
St Luke's Church House
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 23rd 2016
KINDER, KICHERN UND KURSBÜCHER
Mike Spencer, Freelance Author and Committee Member
A look at the changing face of modern language teaching, and the way in which materials are published.
Illustrated Talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
This event will now take place on Wednesday 20th April. Please see below for details.
Wednesday April 6th 2016
50TH YORKSHIRE GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER
In our twentieth anniversary year, we are the hosts for this really enjoyable annual event! We will be joined by the Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York German Circles for an excellent meal. Good value.
Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, Diocese of West Yorkshire and The Dales
Bishop Nick will tell us about his roles in Germany, including Meissen.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday 20th April 2016
The Yorkshire German Circles' 50th Annual Dinner, hosted by ourselves in what is our 20th year, will be held at Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge, 7.30pm for 8pm.
We will be celebrating with friends from Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wharfedale and York. Tickets £23.50 now on sale, available, along with further details, from the Secretary.
7:30 for 8PM
Tuesday May 17th 2016
DIE MIGRATION DEUTSCHSPRACHIGER ARBEITNEHMER NACH NORDENGLAND, NACH DEM ZWEITEN WELTKRIEG
Professor Frank Finlay, Professor of German and Dean of the Arts Faculty, Leeds University
Frank will once again focus on matters of relevance to our region.
Illustrated Talk (PP) in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday June 22nd 2016
THEODOR STORM 1817 -- 1888
Lisa Humphreys, Committee Member
Lisa will talk about her favourite German author- and poet, using examples of his work, and will describe what he meant to people in the North Germany of her youth.
Illustrated Talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday June 25th 2016
SOMMERFEST
A special event. Watch this space!
July/August 2016
GRILLFEST BEI MAX UND SHEANA
Date and details later.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Language Cafe/Sprachcafe/Stammtisch
The Lawnswood Arms, Otley Rd, LS16 7PH
10am till 12 noon
Monday 7th September 2015
Monday 7th March 2016
Monday 5th October 2015
Monday 4th April 2016
Monday 2nd November 2015
Monday 9th May 2016
Monday 7th December 2015
Monday 6th June 2016
Monday 4th January 2016
Monday 4th July 2016
Monday 1st February 2016
Monday 1st August 2016
The Red Ladder Theatre Co. is performing Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and her Children (in English) from 28th September to 20th October, with Pauline McLynn. Ring 0113 2137700 to book.
There may be another play with German connections in the autumn. More details when they are available.
The Leeds Christkindelmarkt will be held from 9th November to 22nd December. We plan to arrange two visits as usual.
Proposed Events
Visits to the language cafe at The Watergate Tearooms in Hebden Bridge. (Dates to be confirmed.)
Two visits to the Leeds Christkindelmarkt, in November. (Dates to be announced.)
Another informal German conversation evening, with food, at Behind The Town Hall , Great George Street. The proprietor, Martin, is German.
Other possible visits include Ilkley Toy Museum, where there are some German toys, the Leeds Bierkeller and the German restaurant in Malton.
KRIEGSGEFANGEN IN SKIPTON: DAS UEBERSETZUNGSPROJEKT
Dr Caroline Summers, Leeds University
Caroline, the project leader, will talk about the Skipton POW Diary written by German officers towards the end of the First World War and its recent translation into English.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday September 26th 2016
DIE GESCHICHTE DES KALENDERS
Dr Martin Kapel, Company Director and Secretary
Born in Leipzig, Dr Kapel has lived in Leeds since 1962. He will tell us about the development of our calendar.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday October 18th 2016
LEIPZIG DAMALS UND HEUTE
Eddie Lawler, Former Open University Lecturer
A tour of the city’s history and how it looks today.
Illustrated talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday November 7th 2016
QUIZABEND
Mike Spencer, Committee Member,
with David Hope and help from other Club members
This year we are back at The Original Oak for our German and general knowledge quiz. Questions in German and English, plus Würstchen, Kartoffelsalat and prizes. Enjoy a drink or two.
Students most welcome!
Come in teams of 3 or 4 people or just come on your own and join in!
Originally an organic chemist, Gerhard now runs a home-based business making German-style pretzels and sourdough breads. He is also developing additional varieties with lower gluten content. He will bring samples of his products for us to taste! An evening with a difference.
In German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday December 3rd 2016
WEIHNACHTSFEIER
A German Christmas Party, with Glühwein, good company, good food, and entertainment. A lovely, festive occasion. There will be a warm welcome for everyone!
Please let the secretary know by November 30th if you would like to come.
The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel, LS16 8DW
7:30 till late
Monday January 23rd 2017
GEORG WEERTH
Eddie Lawler, Former Open University Lecturer
Eddie returns to tell us about a young German in Bradford in the 1840s. His talk will include a short play.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday February 21st 2017
Mark Green, Honorary German Consul
Topic to be announced later
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 8th 2017
AGM AND REFRESHMENTS
Please join us. Your suggestions and ideas will be welcomed! The business meeting will be kept short, followed by a chance to enjoy pizza and wine and to socialise.
St Luke's Church House
7:30 - 10:00
Wednesday March 22nd 2017
WAGNER, EIN BUCH und OPERA NORTH
Dr Kara McKechnie, Leeds University
Kara has a special interest in Wagner. She is also the author of a book on opera and has connections with Opera North.
Illustrated Talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday April 5th 2017
51st YORKSHIRE GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER
We are returning to Healds Hall for this really enjoyable annual event, following last year’s success. Bradford are the hosts this year. We will join our friends from the Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York German Circles for an excellent meal. Not to be missed!
Healds Hall Hotel, Leeds Rd, Liversedge, WF15 6JA
7:30 PM for 8 PM
Monday April 24th 2017
AUF DEN SPUREN MARTIN LUTHERS
Brigitte McCartney, Former Teacher, German Church Leader.
Brigitte ist wegen der Liebe nach Großbritannien gekommen!
In October 2017 it will be the 500th anniversary of Luther nailing his ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg.
Illustrated talk (PowerPoint) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday May 16th 2017
DIE LITERATUR WESTDEUTSCHLANDS……..NOCHMALS!
Professor Frank Finlay, Professor of German and
Dean of the Arts Faculty, Leeds University
Frank will give us a broad overview of the literature of West Germany.
Illustrated talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday June 14th 2017
ZEPPELINE, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN UND DER BODENSEE
Roy Watson, Committee Member
A look at zeppelins from Roy’s unique perspective and also the Lake Constance region.
Illustrated Talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday July 1st 2017
SOMMERFEST
A special event. Details later!
July/August 2017
GRILLFEST bei Max und Sheana
Date and details later.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Language Cafe/Sprachcafe/Stammtisch
The Lawnswood Arms, Otley Rd, LS16 7PH 10am till 12 noon
Monday 5th September 2016
Monday 6th March 2017
Monday 3rd October 2016
Monday 3rd April 2017
Monday 14th November 2016
Monday 8th May 2017
Monday 5th December 2016
Monday 5th June 2017
Monday 9th January 2017
Monday 3rd July 2017
Monday 6th February 2017
Monday 7th August 2017
Proposed Events
Visits to the language cafe at The Watergate Tearooms in Hebden Bridge. (Dates to be confirmed.)
Two visits to the Leeds Christkindelmarkt, in November. (Dates to be announced.)
Other possible visits include Ilkley Toy Museum, where there are some German toys, the Leeds Bierkeller and the German restaurant in Malton.
DEUTSCHE OPERETTEN IN LONDON UND NEW YORK 1907 - 1938
Professor Derek Scott, Leeds University Music Department
An entertaining look at the massive enthusiasm for English versions of German operettas: how the music business went global.
Illustrated talk with music (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday October 18th 2017
SCHÖNE BÜCHER VON INKUNABELN ÜBER GUTENBERG
BIS ZUR NEUZEIT
Karl Hesse, Member, Wharfedale German Circle
The history of books, illuminated manuscripts, the development of book printing and binding, how trends in art are reflected in book covers and illustrations. (Incunabula: the earliest printed books after Gutenberg.)
Illustrated talk in German and English, with samples.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday November 7th 2017
QUIZABEND
Mike Spencer, Committee Member
We return to The Original Oak for our popular German and general knowledge quiz. Questions in German and English, plus Kartoffelsalat, Würstchen and prizes. Enjoy a drink or two. Come in teams of 3 or 4 people or just come on your own and join in!
Gillian will talk about this lesser known region of Germany with reference to her recent visit to some of its many palaces and manor houses (Herrenhäuser).
Illustrated (PP) talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday December 2nd 2017
WEIHNACHTSFEIER
A German Christmas Party, with good company, good food, Glühwein and entertainment. There will be a warm welcome for everyone! A lovely festive occasion.
Please let the secretary know by November 29th if you would like to come.
The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel, LS16 8DW
7:30 till late
Monday January 15th 2018
DIE DEUTSCHEN IN BRADFORD
Marilyn Heron, Chair, Wharfedale German Circle
A talk about Germans who came to Bradford in the nineteenth century, their influence on the city, and some of their descendants.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday January 31st 2018
Mark Green, Honorary German Consul
Topic to be announced later
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday February 20th 2018
MÜNCHEN - MEINE ZWEITE HEIMAT
Carolyn Moffatt, Volunteer Esol Teacher
Carolyn will give us an insight into life in Munich, Bavarian society and culture, having lived and worked there for over 20 years.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 7th 2018
AGM AND REFRESHMENTS
Please join us. Your ideas and suggestions will be welcomed! Pizza and wine with a chance to socialise will follow a short business meeting.
St Luke's Church House
7:30 - 10:00
Wednesday March 21st 2018
ASPEKTE DER SCHWEIZ
Mike Spencer, Committee Member
A look at some cultural and linguistic aspects of Switzerland, accompanied by a tour of the historic and cosmopolitan city of Basel.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday April 11th 2018
52nd YORKSHIRE GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER
Healds Hall is the venue for this enjoyable annual event, hosted this time by the Halifax/Calderdale German Circle. An opportunity to join our friends from the Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York German Circles for a very pleasant evening.
Healds Hall Hotel, Leeds Rd, Liversedge, WF15 6JA
7 pm for 7.30 pm
Monday April 23rd 2018
LUSTIGE DEUTSCHE ORTSNAMEN UND IHR URSPRUNG
Sorgenlos lachen in Kummer und Elend!
Christel Richter, Former Journalist
Christel will explain the origin of some amusing and unusual place names in Germany.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Tuesday May 1st 2018
SCHINKEN, WURST UND SCHWEINEFLEISCH –
Wege zum Erfolg für deutsche Metzger
Karl-Heinz Wüstner, Author and Local Historian
Karl-Heinz will speak about one of his main research interests: the special migration movement of pork butchers who emigrated from Hohenlohe in Baden Württemberg to Great Britain in the 19th century.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday June 13th 2018
DAS BAUHAUS - DIE VORGESCHICHTE
Roy Watson, Committee Member
2019 sees the centenary of the Bauhaus. On this occasion Roy will discuss the cultural and artistic movements which foreshadowed it.
Illustrated Talk in German and English
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday June 30th 2018
SOMMERFEST
A special event. Details later!
July/August 2018
GRILLFEST bei Max und Sheana
Date and details later.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Language Cafe/Sprachcafe
The Lawnswood Arms, Otley Rd, LS16 7PH 10am till 12 noon
Mark will talk about the archaeologist who is either famous or infamous.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday October 8th 2018
HANS HESS - VON ERFURT NACH YORK
Peter Gibbard, Chair of Friends of York Art Gallery
Peter will speak about the Gallery’s post-war Director (1948-68), whose vision and business acumen shaped the venue that we enjoy today.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday November 7th 2018
QUIZABEND
Mike Spencer, Committee Member
We return to The Original Oak for our popular German and general knowledge quiz. Questions in German and English, plus Kartoffelsalat, Würstchen and prizes. Enjoy a drink or two. Come in teams of 3 or 4 people or just come on your own and join in!
Christel will entertain us with details of travelling around in the well-known and most popular make of car in the DDR/East Germany.
Illustrated (PP) talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday December 1st 2018
WEIHNACHTSFEIER
A German Christmas Party, with good food, good company, Glühwein and entertainment. A lovely festive occasion! A warm welcome for everyone.
Musical accompaniment by Jackie Armitage.
Please let the secretary know by November 28th if you would like to come.
The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel, LS16 8DW
7:30 till late
Monday January 14th 2019
AM FALSCHEN ORT ZUR FALSCHEN ZEIT
Dr Claudia Sternberg, Leeds University
A comparative project about the Engländerlager Ruhleben in Spandau and Lofthouse Park Camp in Wakefield during the First World War.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday February 13th 2019
BEGEGNUNG MIT DIETRICH BONHOEFFER (1906 - 1945)
Haddon Willmer, Emeritus Professor of Theology, Leeds University
Haddon will introduce us to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s prison poems, written between 1943 and 1945.
Illustrated talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 13th 2019
AGM AND REFRESHMENTS
Please join us for a short business meeting followed by pizza and wine - and a chance to socialise. Your ideas and suggestions will be welcomed!
St Luke's Church House
7:30 - 10:00
Tuesday March 26th 2019
EIN JAHRHUNDERT DES BAUHAUSES
Roy Watson, Committee Member
Roy will follow last year’s talk with one to mark the centenary of this ground-breaking and influential institution.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday April 3rd 2019
53rd YORKSHIRE GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER
Healds Hall is again the venue for this enjoyable annual event, hosted this year by the Huddersfield German Circle. An opportunity to join our friends from the Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York German Circles for a very pleasant evening. Enquiries to the Secretary.
Healds Hall Hotel, Leeds Rd, Liversedge, WF15 6JA
7.00pm for 7.30 pm
Monday April 29th 2019
DAS FASZINIERENDE REGENSBURG
Brigitte McCartney, Former Teacher, German Church Leader.
Brigitte ist wegen der Liebe nach Großbritannien gekommen!
Brigitte’s friend luckily kindled her interest in this ancient city, so much more than somewhere en route from the north to Switzerland or Italy.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday May 22nd 2019
HEINRICH BÖLLS VERLORENE EHRE?
Prof. Frank Finlay, Prof.of German, Executive Dean of
the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures,
Leeds University
Frank will tell us how clichés develop and where they can lead. Böll’s legacy for the 21st century.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday June 10th 2019
FILM
To be announced.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday June 29th 2019
SOMMERFEST
Another special event - details later.
July/August 2019
GRILLFEST bei Max und Sheana
Date and details later.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Language Cafe/Sprachcafe
The Lawnswood Arms, Otley Rd, LS16 7PH 10am till 12 noon
Monday 3rd September 2018
Monday 4th March 2019
Monday 1st October 2018
Monday 1st April 2019
Monday 5th November 2018
Monday 13th May 2019
Monday 3rd December 2018
Monday 3rd June 2019
Monday 7th January 2019
Monday 1st July 2019
Monday 4th February 2019
Monday 5th August 2019
The Red Ladder Theatre Co. is performing Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and her Children (in English) from 28th September to 20th October, with Pauline McLynn. Ring 0113 2137700 to book.
There may be another play with German connections in the autumn. More details when they are available.
The Leeds Christkindelmarkt will be held from 9th November to 22nd December. We plan to arrange two visits as usual.
NEW SEASON BEGINS WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Wednesday September 11th 2019
HERMANN, FÜRST VON PÜCKLER-MUSKAU, 1785-1871
Mark Green, Honorary German Consul
Mark will talk about this daring character - nobleman, author and landscape gardener.
Talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday October 14th 2019
EIN JAHRHUNDERT DES BAUHAUSES - ARCHITEKTUR
Roy Watson, Committee Member
In the institution’s centenary year this talk will focus on the architectural heritage of the Bauhaus.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday November 11th 2019
QUIZABEND
Mike Spencer, Committee Member
Our popular German and general knowledge quiz! Questions in German and English, plus Kartoffelsalat, Würstchen and prizes. Enjoy a drink or two. Come in teams of 3 or 4 or just come on your own and join in!
Lisa comes from Germany, Saskia from The Netherlands. Lisa will tell her life story and, of course, how they came to set up a baking business in Leeds. They will bring samples of bespoke biscuits and Northern European treats…
Illustrated talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday December 7th 2019
WEIHNACHTSFEIER
A German Christmas Party, with good company, good food, and Glühwein.
A lovely festive occasion with a warm welcome for everyone.
Entertainment by Serendipity. Musical accompaniment by Jackie Armitage.
Haddon & Hilary Willmer. Haddon is Emeritus Professor of Theology, Leeds University. Hilary is a former Director of The Leeds Church Institute.
Hilary and Haddon lived for the year 1973-4 in a village near Tübingen, developing long-lasting friendships, and through them, coming to know more about Germany, past and present.
Illustrated talk in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday February 12th 2020
CARL ZUCKMAYER UND DIE TRADITION DES PREUßISCHEN MILITARISMUS
Peter Lodge, former Head of Modern Languages, Horsforth School and Woodhouse Grove
Peter will speak again of the 20th Century German playwright who dealt frankly and critically with German history without ever losing his zest for life and sense of humour.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday March 11th 2020
AGM AND REFRESHMENTS
Our short business meeting will be followed by pizza and wine, with a chance to socialise. Your ideas and suggestions will be welcomed!
St Luke's Church House
7:30 - 10:00
Tuesday March 17th 2020 *NOTE CHANGED DATE*
KRIEGSGEFANGEN IN SKIPTON
Anne Buckley, Lecturer in German and Translation Studies,
Leeds University
Anne will bring us up to date on the POW diary translation project.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday April 1st 2020
54th YORKSHIRE GERMAN CIRCLES' ANNUAL DINNER
Leeds Anglo German Club is hosting this enjoyable annual event. An opportunity to join friends from the Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York German Circles for a very pleasant evening.
Brigitte McCartney, Former Teacher, German Church Leader.
Brigitte’s friend luckily kindled her interest in this ancient city, so much more than somewhere en route from the north to Switzerland or Italy.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Wednesday May 13th 2020
Topic to be announced
Prof. Frank Finlay, Prof.of German, Executive Dean of
the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures,
Leeds University
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Monday June 8th 2020
WILHELM BUSCH 1832 - 1908
Lisa Humphreys, Committee Member
Lisa will entertain us with a talk about the well-known author, humourist, poet, illustrator and painter.
Illustrated talk (PP) in German and English.
St Columba's URC
7:30 - 9:30
Saturday June 20th or 27th 2020
SOMMERFEST
A special event - details later. Date to be confirmed.
July/August 2020
GRILLFEST bei Max und Sheana
Date and details later.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Language Cafe/Sprachcafe
The Lawnswood Arms, Otley Rd, LS16 7PH 10am till 12 noon
Monday 2nd September 2019
Monday 2nd March 2020
Monday 7th October 2019
Monday 6th April 2020 - cancelled
Monday 4th November 2019
Monday 4th May 2020**
Monday 2nd December 2019
Monday 1st June 2020
Monday 6th January 2020
Monday 6th July 2020
Monday 3rd February 2020
Monday 3rd August 2020
**To be confirmed.
Leeds/Dortmund50 or LD50 : Two weeks of special events 30th September to 12th October to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the twinning of the two cities.
Full schedule of events and broadcasts at:
The dates for the Leeds German Christmas Market (Christkindelmarkt) are Friday 8th November till Saturday 21st December. We will arrange visits as usual.
VENUES
St Columba's URC
70 Headingley Lane
Leeds
LS6 2DH
St Luke's Church House
9 Alma Road
Otley Road
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 2AH
CONTACT
For further information, and/or to request the full programme of events, please contact:
CONTACT