by John Clarke Experience and Passion What qualities should a teacher possess? For Christiane Patzwald, the newly appointed Principal of The German School of Language in Adelaide, the answer would most surely be experience and passion.Christiane Patzwald was the guest presenter at the recent meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen. In her… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen April 2025
Finders, Keepers, Storytellers: Exploring SA German Histories A restored cottage, recorded songs, recipes, baptism, business, naturalisation, wills, a lost village, a shattered tombstone, state or local archives, private or community initiatives, including the Bethany app, Hills Local Wiki and Wendish Trail. Gather, hold, show, share, and tell diverse stories and preserve our heritage. Lunch included.… Continue reading History Festival Seminar, Saturday 10th May
Join us for BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen with guest speaker Christiane Patzwald When: Monday 28th April 2025, 1pm – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Our next guest speaker is the newly appointed principal of The German School of Language in Adelaide. A note from our speaker Christiane: It is an honour to introduce myself… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen April 2025
We are pleased to bring you the Autumn / Herbst edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. Big thank you to John for writing the K u K articles and most of the photos, Gerlinde for her input and editing, Sarah in Denmark for her… Continue reading Das Blatt Autumn 2025
By John Clarke Bringing the Dead to Life For many people today family history has become an obsession. At the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen I spoke about my approach to family history. My talk was entitled Living Ancestors. I began by giving my definition of History: fact and speculation.… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen February 2025
When: Monday 24 February 2025, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda John Clarke will be our speaker and he told us that his presentation “Living Ancestors: my approach to family history” will be in English. Born in Henley Beach, John holds a Master of Arts from the University of Adelaide,… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen Februar ’25
The new year is here, and we’re excited to share some of the wonderful activities planned for 2025! Mark your calendars and join us for a year filled with language, culture, and community. Upcoming Events & Activities German Classes Resume Kaffee und Kuchen Looking Ahead – Save the Dates! We have plenty more planned for… Continue reading Herzlich Willkommen – A Warm Welcome to the BGLA in 2025!
A Year to Remember at Barossa German Language Association (BGLA) This past year has been a busy and fulfilling one for the Barossa German community. We welcomed wonderful speakers at our Kaffee und Kuchen afternoons, sharing stories of our connections between Germany and Australia. A big thank you to all speakers who presented at Kaffee und Kuchen… Continue reading Dankeschön! We thank you for supporting us in 2024
Christmas the German Way by John Clarke Germans know how to celebrate Christmas. Queen Victoria’s German born husband Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree into England. There are so many Christmas carols and songs that originated in Germany. And for tourists in Europe in late autumn and winter the German Christmas markets are an irresistible… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen November 2024
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