Kaffee und Kuchen October 2025
Join us for Kaffee und Kuchen on Monday 27 October, with guest speaker George Djukic. Monday 27 October 1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda
Tag: BGLA
Recap: September Kaffee und Kuchen
Does That Sound Right? by John Clarke Using a foreign language can be difficult. Once, in describing a charity event, The Advertiser gave the article the headline Giftfest in the Barossa, not knowing that the German word Gift means poison. At the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen the guest speaker… Continue reading Recap: September Kaffee und Kuchen
Barossa Konzert – Highlights
Around Germany in Musicby John Clarke At the Barossa Konzert the audience was taken on a musical journey around Germany. The Barossa Konzert, arranged by the Barossa German Language Association for Adelaide German Week (the only event outside of the Adelaide region), featured the Tanunda Liedertafel and the Barossa Trio – Sarah Afshin Pour (piano),… Continue reading Barossa Konzert – Highlights
AGM Notes 2025
BAROSSA GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSOC. INC. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING29 th September 2025PRESIDENT’S REPORT AGM Media update 2025.pdf PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT The BGLA Committee have brought together a variety of different events and programmes, including: EVENTS COMMUNICATION & PUBLICITY FUNRAISING & GRANTS We did not apply for any grants this past year. We acquitted the Equipment… Continue reading AGM Notes 2025
Kaffee und Kuchen + AGM 29 September 2025
The Barossa German Language Association invites all members to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 29 September 2025. The purpose of the meeting is for the Chair and committee members to update you on the performance of the BGLA and provide an outlook for the year ahead. It is also an opportunity for… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen + AGM 29 September 2025
Adelaide German Week – Bookings
21 September – Eröffnungsfeier & Kinoabend 22 September – Science, Business & Innovation Day 23 September – Schulausflug 24 September – German Heritage on North Terrace: A Walking Tour 25 September – Kulinarischer Abend 26 September – A Taste of Beerenberg 27 September – Deutsches Weinseminar 28 September: Barossa Konzert – classical music concert in Nuriootpa
Laternenlauf 2025: John’s article
A New Tradition Flourishing by John Clarke While the early German settlers in the Barossa Valley brought with them many of the customs of their homeland, they did not continue the age old practice of the Laternenlauf (Lantern Walk). The Lantern Walk was especially popular with children, who carried bright, shining lanterns through the dark… Continue reading Laternenlauf 2025: John’s article
Recap: July Kaffee und Kuchen
Solving Problems, Clearing Mysteries by John Clarke What do you do when about to enter the German Autobahn you hear a crash, a loud scraping, and your hire car grinds to a halt? At the last meeting of the German speaking group the guest speaker was John Strehlow. An author, playwright and highly successful stage… Continue reading Recap: July Kaffee und Kuchen
Das Blatt Winter 2025
We are pleased to bring you the Winter edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. A big thank you to John for most of the articles and photos; Gerlinde for her input, translating and editing; Sarah in Denmark for her publishing skills and Anne for… Continue reading Das Blatt Winter 2025
Recap: June Kaffee und Kuchen
Leaving the Familiar by John Clarke It is easy to relax into a routine and dwell in the comfort of the home environment, but new experiences need to be embraced, especially by the young. The guest speaker at the recent Kaffee und Kuchen meeting was Chelsey Start. Last year Chelsey had accompanied a group of… Continue reading Recap: June Kaffee und Kuchen