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
Monday 27 April 1pm to 3pm Langmeil Centre, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Peter Mickan’s granddaughter Maike Enderling is guest speaker for our next KuK Maike’s reflections are significant for learners and speakers of languages – of interest to our students in Nuri and Faith – and beyond. Maike Enderling Maike is a recently graduated student… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen April 2026
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.