The Barossa German Language Assoc. Invite you to our PICNIC IN THE PARK When: Sunday 17th May from 12.30pm Where: Coulthard Park, Nuriootpa (Vehicles enter from Walking track entrance, follow BGLA signs to picnic area near shelter shed) Bring: BYO function: Food, drinks, chairs/rug Supplied: Games for the children This is a fun event for… Continue reading BGLA Picnic in Park
Adelaide German Film Festival is BACK! 2026 HSBC German Film Festival returns to Adelaide from 6 May to 27 May. Taking place at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas, the festival features a dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema, direct from major festivals in Europe. Program: Browse an incredible lineup of films With a diverse program spanning genres, cultures, and… Continue reading German Film Festival
Join us for Kaffee und Kuchen in March where guest speaker Dr Greg Lockwood will speak about The Schürmann Diary. Monday 30 March 1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Dr Greg Lockwood, The Schürmann Diary 1838-1845, translated from the GermanThe Dresden Mission Society (DMS) instructed its missionaries to SA’s Aborigines to keep a diary and send… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen March 2026
The last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen took place on Monday, 23 February, the first day of Basel’s annual carnival, known as Fasnacht, and the guest speaker was Basel resident Michèle Rahaman-Monnier and her topic Fasnacht.
Join us for Kaffee und Kuchen on Monday 23 February with Michèle Rahaman-Monnier from Basel, Switzerland. Michèle is currently on holiday in South Australia, along with her new husband Sayanur. Her topic will be Basler Fastnacht (Karnival). Michele has spoken to us before of course in 2019 and on her first trip she interviewed some of us for… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen Februar 2026
We are pleased to bring you the Summer/ Autumn edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. A big thank you to John and Sarah for putting this together. Printed copies can be collected at our next Kaffee und Kuchen meeting – thanks to Ashton Hurn, Leader… Continue reading Das Blatt Summer / Autumn Edition
A Necessary Myth?by John Clarke In defeat does there need to be a victory, some person or event that can be held up as a symbol of national pride? Anzac Cove was the site of an Australian military failure, but the Anzacs have become a symbol of national fortitude and courage. At the October meetingthe… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2025
[German version below]🎄 Christmas Celebration & Final Kaffee und Kuchen for 2025 🎄Monday, 24 November Join us for a festive end-of-year gathering full of good food, music, and Christmas cheer!Lunch will be served from 12 noon – enjoy Vienna sausages with potato salad, green salad, and bread, followed by coffee and cake. Cost: $25 per personBookings: Please contact Steffi Traeger (0408 621 384) by Friday, 21… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen November 2025
We are pleased to bring you the Spring edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. A big thank you to John and Sarah for putting this together. Printed copies can be collected at our next Kaffee und Kuchen meeting – thanks to Ashton Hurn, Member… Continue reading Das Blatt 🌸 Spring Edition 🌸
Join us for Kaffee und Kuchen on Monday 27 October, with guest speaker George Djukic, an Adelaide-born philosopher and former teacher with Serbian roots, who maintains a lifelong interest in the German language and explores this topic in his talk “Were the Trümmerfrauen a Myth?”. Monday 27 October 1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda George hat… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen October 2025