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german-ymca.org.uk Bring & Buy Trip to Eastbourne Peter’s Music Live Voices in Harmony The Lion King Au Pair Welcome Day Faith Talk: Reformation 5 The Programme AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 2 About Us What is the German YMCA in London? We welcome people of different Christian traditions, those of other faiths Founded in 1860, the Association is and those of none. one of the oldest YMCAs in London and has been part of the English YMCA Although, because of our Association’s movement since that time. We are also heritage, the name contains “German”, one of the largest charities with German “Young” and “Men”, we welcome roots operating in England and anyone of any age and support the German-speaking nationality, male and and local community in a female. Our doors are variety of ways, from organised open to all, members events and programmes, and non-members alike. assistance to individuals in What other services do crisis situations, to material we offer? and practical support for other organisations. Through our Youth Secretaries and the On the following pages you Programme Secretary will find details of our regular (who is also the programmes and events: our Association’s Chaplain) Parent-Toddler group, the au we aim to give advice pair Tea Morning, the Anglo- to individuals, to those German Circle, Schubertiade in crisis situations and Concerts, trips and visits, and those just in need of much more. general advice. These Our home has been in the could be long-term Lancaster Gate, Bayswater area residents of London north of Hyde Park in central in need of ongoing London since 1959. Here, support, an au pair who in Craven Terrace, is our Association’s has to leave her host family at short centre and the Lancaster Hall Hotel. The notice, a student seeking long-term hotel was opened in 1973 by the German accommodation or a young person YMCA and offers both the tourist and seeking advice on employment in the business traveller an ideal base in central United Kingdom. We also offer an au pair London at affordable prices. placement service in cooperation with IN VIA and the VIJ in Germany. Who can take part in our programmes? We try to create a network of people We are a Christian movement and stand who, through direct contact with each for respect and freedom for all, tolerance other, are able to support one another and understanding between people of on an ongoing basis outside the different faiths, opinions and race. activities in our centre. 3 Saturday 21th October, 12:30 Fundraising for STOWE YOUTH CENTRE Bring & Buy p9 Peter’s 14:00 20st September, Wednesday Music Live FAITH TALK Thursday 14th September, 19:30 ISABEL BEYER & Reformation 5 HARVEY this year’s German Kirchentag DAGUL p8 Piano duettists p8 About Us 2 Regular Programme: for young adults 4 Wednesday 13th September, 12:45 for young families 5 General Programme: LUNCH for young adults 6 CHICKEN for everyone 8 FRICASSEE News 10 p8 Text For The Month 12 German-Speaking VOICES IN Organisations/Churches 14 HARMONY Services and Contacts 15 Thursday 5th October 19:30 Accommodation and Map 16 Music show for a Published by: German Young Men’s Christian Association © Copyright 2017 good cause p8 Editorial Team: Uwe Maynard, Alice Melsheimer, Udo Bauer, Rachel Shilson, Barbara von Alten 4 Regular Programme: for young adults TEA MORNING Jeden Donnerstag treffen sich Au Pairs zum Tea Morning in unserer Youth Lounge, 31 Craven Terrace. Bei Tee, Kaffee und Keksen könnt ihr Kolleginnen oder Kollegen kennenlernen, euch unterhalten und Erfahrungen austauschen. Hier könnt ihr Pläne zur Erforschung Londons schmieden. Infos haben wir reichlich. jeden Donnerstag, ab 10:30 Whether you are an au pair, student, volunteer or young employee, we would like to invite you to get Lo-Co together, exchange work and life experiences, as well London Connection as going out and having fun... For everybody up to the age of 30 who spends some time in and around London. Call 020 3238 2197 for more details 5 for young families Struwwelpeter Mütter und Väter mit kleinen Kindern treffen sich jeden Mittwoch beim deutschsprachigen “Struwwelpeter”, der Eltern-Kind-Gruppe im German YMCA. jeden Mittwoch, 10:00 - 12:00 Während die Kinder erste Kontakte zu Gleichaltrigen aufnehmen und ihr Umfeld erkunden, haben die Eltern Gelegenheit, es sich bei einer Tasse Kaffee gemütlich zu machen und sich auszutauschen. Eine kleine Spende ist willkommen. Call Rachel or Barbara on 020 3238 2197 for more details After School Club for Kids & Parents For children from about 3 to 6 years Younger siblings are welcome Films, arts and crafts, outings, picnics, and more depending on season Parents or carers must stay and are responsible for their children Suggestions, ideas or wishes are most welcome When: every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 15:30 to 17:00 Where: here at the German YMCA Languages: English, German, French, the more the better! Costs: a donation of £2 minimum per session would be appreciated We serve: coffee, tea, juice and some biscuits or pop-corn 6 General Programme: for young adults Welcome to London! Wir wünschen allen neu angekommenen Au Pairs einen guten Start in ihren Gastfamilien und einen wunderschönen und erlebnisreichen Aufenthalt! TIP: 26. - 28.8. Notting Hill Carnival Second only to Rio in its scope, the Notting Hill Carnival has grown since 1964 from a minor celebration to become the biggest street carnival in Europe. Along the 5km route, flamboyantly dressed participants dance their way to the music of steel bands, reggae and a mix of jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk, drum and bass music. Sa 9.9. Tagesausflug nach Brighton 08:45 Wir nehmen den Zug zu einem der bekanntesten Badeorte am Kanal. Höhepunkte werden neben dem Strand sicher auch der Brighton Pier und Brighton Pavillion sein so wie vieles mehr. Der Besuch des Brighton Pavilion kostet ca. £10 inkl. Audio Guide. Bitte bei der Anmeldung angeben. Die Rückfahrkarte bitte selber kaufen. Anmeldung: ab sofort Preis für die Fahrt: ca. £12, mit Railcard ca. £8 Treffpunkt: London Bridge Rail Station Sa 16.9. Au Pair Welcome Day 14:00 Wir laden alle unsere neu angekommenen Au Pairs zu einem Welcome Day in den German YMCA ein. Hier könnt ihr euch bei Tee, Kaffee und Keksen kennenlernen, unterhalten und erste Erfahrungen austauschen. Außerdem erwarten euch Tips und Informationen rund um euren Aufenthalt in London. Anmeldung: ab sofort Preis: £3, bitte vor Ort bezahlen Treffpunkt: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL 7 Sa 23.9. Lo-Co: Picknick im Hyde Park 14:00 Um uns alle besser kennen zu lernen, veranstalten wir ein Picknick im Hyde Park. Damit wir ein buntes Buffet mit vielen Leckereien haben, bringt bitte jeder eine Kleinigkeit dazu mit. Treffpunkt sind die Italian Gardens, im Hyde Park in der Nähe vom Eingang Lancaster Gate. Sollte es regnen, gibt es das Picknick im German YMCA. Bitte anmelden Preis: Kostenlos Meeting point: Italian Gardens am Pavillon Tu 26.9. The Lion King – The Musical 19:30 Tonight we watch the adaptation of Disney’s film. This colourful and stunning musical is about Simba and his friends and their amazing adventures - a heart-warming story, astonishing costumes and beautiful songs. We can meet at 19:10 at the main entrance or you can go straight to your seat. Booking: Please book and pay by 15.9. Price: £39.50, please pay when booking Meeting point: Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ Sa 30.9. Daytrip to Eastbourne 09:00 We take the bus to Eastbourne and visit a typical seaside resort on the south coast. You can wander around the town, climb Beachy Head, picnic on the beach and perhaps even go for a swim in the sea …. Booking: open Price: Au Pairs £11, Guests £14, please pay when booking Meeting point: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, W2 8 General Programme: for everyone We 2.8. Peter’s Music 14:00 We 9.8. Peter’s Music 14:00 Su 13.8. Gottesdienst Christuskirche 11:00 Unser Chaplain Udo Bauer hält den Gottesdienst. Anschliessend Tee/Kaffee und Kekse. We 16.8. Peter’s Music 14:00 We 23.8. Peter’s Music 14:00 We 30.8. Peter’s Music 14:00 Mo 4.9. Skattunier 19:00 Skat zugunsten des German Welfare Councils. £5 Mindestspende. We 6.9. Peter’s Music 14:00 Th 7.9. Anglo-German Circle: Members’ Social 19:30 Tonight we start the new season and welcome our new volunteers Helena Koch and Robin Kulha. Fr 8.9. German Protestants in Britain 12:00 Exhibition in the old St George’s German Lutheran Church, 55 Alie Street, London E1 8EB. germanprotestants.co.uk We 13.9. Lunch: Chicken Fricassee with chestnut mushrooms 12:45 (2 courses £7; please book by 6.9.) We 13.9. Peter’s Music Film: Florence Foster Jenkins 14:00 True story of a passionate amateur soprano who couldn’t sing. Th 14.9. Anglo-German Circle: Faith Talk - Reformation 5 19:30 Participants of this year’s Kirchentag in Berlin and Wittenberg tell us of their experience at this huge church gathering that celebrated 500 years of the Reformation. Tu 19.9. Feierabend Club: Anne of Green Gables 11:00 11 year old orphaned Anne finds a new home against the odds. A light lunch will be served in the interval. We 20.9. Peter’s Music Live: Isabel Beyer & Harvey Dagul 14:00 The piano duettists perform Schubert, Brahms and others. Th 21.9. Anglo-German Circle: Australia, but no kangaroos 19:30 Peter Stokes tells of his time as a teacher in the bush.