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Last Kaffee und Kuchen of the year: Christmas themed with a lunch

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Join Us for Our End-of-Year Kaffee und Kuchen! Celebrate the close of the year with us at our final Kaffee und Kuchen gathering on Monday, 25th November! The festivities begin with a light lunch at 12:00 pm noon, followed by Kaffee und Kuchen and some joyful Christmas carols. We’re excited to welcome our guest Ute Schwarz with her accordion—it’s sure to… Continue reading Last Kaffee und Kuchen of the year: Christmas themed with a lunch

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What is the Children’s University?

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Playgroup Affiliates with Children’s University by John Clarke Spielgruppe (Playgroup) and Kinder Klub (Children’s Club), conducted by the Barossa German Language Association, have extended their range of activities through affiliation with the Children’s University. Begun in Great Britain, the Children’s University concept has spread through many parts of the world. Its aim is to encourage… Continue reading What is the Children’s University?

At the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen the guest speaker was the Swiss Honorary Consul Patrick Wille. Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024
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Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024

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The Swiss Connectionby John Clarke What do Australians know about Switzerland? Fine chocolates are made there. There are mountains and snow. They speak three languages – French, German and Italian – and they avoid international conflicts. Their hero is a crossbowman who once shot an apple off his son’s head. At the last meeting of… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024

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AGM BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024

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Join us for the Barossa German Language Association’s AGM and Guest Speaker Event When: Monday 28th October 2024, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda We will begin with a brief AGM (Annual General Meeting) for the Barossa German Language Association, followed by a special presentation from our guest speaker, Patrick… Continue reading AGM BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024

Barossa German History · Cultural Precinct · News

Barossa Culture Precinct

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The context for a Barossa Culture Precinct and Study Centre The Barossa is famed for food and wine. Its German and indigenous heritage is less well known. But German heritage although invisible in advertising the Barossa is evident in viticulture, in architecture of churches, in cemeteries and in museums, and in names of people, places,… Continue reading Barossa Culture Precinct

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Recap: Barossa Deutsch Konzert

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by John Clarke Making Musical Connections Music has always brought people together, whether to sing, play an instrument in a group, or simply to listen. The Kegelstatt Ensemble’s “Barossa Deutsch” Konzert brought people from Adelaide and all parts of the Barossa Valley  to the Langmeil Lutheran Church, Tanunda to experience an extraordinary programme that brought… Continue reading Recap: Barossa Deutsch Konzert

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Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen August 2024

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A Story in Ten Objects by John Clarke Is it possible to represent the South Australian/German connection in ten objects? That was the task historian Samuel Doering set himself as guest speaker at the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen. First, appropriately for an audience brought together by the promise of… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen August 2024