What a night! By John Clarke What a night for a walk! Rain, mist, no moon, no stars, puddles. It was not the best night for the Barossa German Language Association’s annual Lantern Walk. The Lantern Walk (Laternenlauf) is a German tradition, dating back to prehistoric times when it would have coincided with the winter… Continue reading Recap: Laternenlauf
As part of Adelaide German Week, we are delighted to present the 2026 Barossa Konzert — a light-hearted musical concert featuring The Barossa Trio and KaDenCe Choir. Enjoy beautiful performances followed by an opportunity to connect with the community over Barossa wine and cheese. Sunday 20 September 2:00 PM start Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall Tickets $35 – bookings start soon via… Continue reading Barossa Konzert 2026
The Barossa Lantern Walk, or Laternenlauf, has become a much-loved winter tradition for families from all backgrounds. Whether you have German heritage or are simply looking for a family-friendly evening, everyone is welcome. Enjoy lantern-making workshops, delicious German food, and as dusk falls, join us for a lantern walk around the Nuriootpa Oval, singing traditional… Continue reading Barossa Lantern Walk 2026
Join us for BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen this June (as always, last Monday of the month). Monday 29th June 2026, 12pm (lunch) / 1pm – 3pm1pm to 3pm Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda The next Kaffee und Kuchen will be preceded by a German luncheon of goulash, red cabbage and spaetzle at… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen June 2026
Monday 27 May1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda At the Kaffee and Kuchen on July 27th Alina Bergkemper, Assistant Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, will be talking about her journey as a foreign language teacher and her experiences teaching in different cultural contexts. Alina Bergkemper was born and raised in Germany. She… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen July 2026
Beginnings from Endings by John Clarke When confused and angry men were marched by soldiers with fixed bayonets into a barbed wire compound, it must have felt like the end. The guest speaker at the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen was Dr Aaron Humphrey, lecturer in Media at Adelaide University.… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen May 2026
We’re excited to share the winter edition of Das Blatt, our quarterly newsletter published in both German and English. Read it here: A big thank you to John and everyone who contributed content for this issue, and to Ashton Hurn MP, Leader of the Opposition of South Australia and Member for Schubert, for kindly supporting us by printing copies… Continue reading Das Blatt Winter 2026
Monday 25 May1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Comic books will be the topic at the May meeting.
It’s No Picnic by John Clarke While on an outing with her children Marlene Thurlow’s grandmother was asked: “Are they all yours, or are you on a picnic?” To which Mrs Modra replied: “They’re all mine, and believe me, it’s no picnic.” Marlene was one of the speakers at the History Festival Seminar Day, held… Continue reading Recap: German History Seminar
Moving On: Mapping German Settlement Trails History Month Seminar Day: Saturday, 2nd May 2026. 9.30 am – 4 pm Registration forms available via Chris Leske: 0428 337 132 or email ejleske@internode.on.net As German ships brought more migrants each year and new generations of pioneer families from the Hills and Barossa sought land or work options,… Continue reading History Month Seminar Day 2026