York Anglo-German Society (YAGS) 2020 - 2021
All meetings are cancelled until further notice because of the corona virus. We hope to start again in September. In the meantime, we are linking up with the Leeds Area Anglo-German Societies. Please contact the Acting Secretary below.
About YAGS
We now meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise stated, at the Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York from 19.30 until about 20.45 / 21.00.
Membership
Members pay £30 for the year (for 2019 - 2020 only, membership is reduced to £15). Visitors may attend at a cost of £3.00 per meeting.
What happens at the meetings?
The programme is varied and topical, and covers every aspect of Germany and its culture, history and politics. The talks are usually in English in order to attract a wider audience, and are given by scholars who are experts in their field. Some speakers come as part of the German embassy speaker programme. Often, if the speaker is coming from a distance, he/she will be invited for a meal, sometimes at Del Rio's Restaurant opposite the Bar Convent, and YAGS members are welcome to join in if they wish before attending the evening talk.
Talks have included regular updates on "Germany Today" from Werner Sabiers, a German journalist who has been working and living in the UK for many years, a talk about Heinrich Schliemann, the German archaeologist and excavator of Troy and other places mentioned in the works of Homer, given by Mark Green, Honorary German Consul from Leeds, listening to Prof Harald Husemann talking about his family's experiences living under Hitler and in the GDR, listening to the songs of Marlene Dietrich, and watching films. There is, of course, plenty of time for Q&A.
For more information
Please contact the Acting Secretary at: yorkanglogerman.society2@outlook.com
The programme 2019 - 2020:
Sept 4th: Professor Jim Sharpe will be talking on The Early Modern Witch-Hunts in the German-Speaking Lands, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
Oct 2nd: Talk by David Kirkham about The City of Halle, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
Nov 6th: Film Evening featuring visits to Germany, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
Dec 4th: To mark the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Professor David Childs will be looking back to the Events of 1989/1990, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm. his will be preceded by a meal at Delrio's Italian across the traffic lights from the Bar Convent starting at 5.30pm
Jan 8th: Annual meal at the Rustique, Castlegate, York at 7.30pm
Feb 5th: A British Icon (not Boris) and his Continental Roots, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
Mar 3rd-21st: A stage production of Alone in Berlin (based on "Jeder stirbt für sich allein" by Hans Fallada) about a couple who played their part in resisting the Nazis, Theatre Royal, York https://www.ents24.com/york-events/theatre-royal-1/alone-in-berlin/5520436
Mar 4th: The Romans in Germany, an illustrated talk by Andrew Hingston, a member of York Archeological Society
Apr 1st: Wuppertal - a portrait of the city and its people, from Engels to Bausch - an illustrated talk by Sabine Janssen, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
There is an annual dinner in January and another social in June.
Some of the YAGS group at the Annual Dinner
Last year's programme:
Sept 5th: Talk by David Kirkham on the "Three Palaces in Berlin", Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm
Oct 3rd: Come and find out more about "Holbein and his many talents", Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm
Oct 15th: To mark the 400th anniversary of the Defenestration of Prague, Professor Peter Wilson will lecture on “Experiencing the Thirty Years’ War" for the BGA, 7pm, German Historical Institute, London. This is a free event, so to avoid disappointment, please ensure you book your ticket now by clicking on this link:
Nov 7th: Professor David Childs will be talking on Other Lives: German Lives in the 20th Century.
Dec 5th: Roy Watson, a member of the Leeds Anglo-German group, will be talking about "das Bauhaus - die Vorgeschichte", Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm. There will b an opportunity to have supper with Roy in the Longboat Restaurant in the Premier Inn across the road from the Bar Convent, starting at 1730.
Jan 16th: Post-Christmas meal at the Rustique Restaurant, Castlegate, York. A table has been booked for 7.30pm. Please inform the secretary if you would like to come.
Feb 6th: Mike Spencer from the Leeds Anglo-German Club will give an illustrated talk about Switzerland, concentrating on Basel, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm
Feb 8th: The German film Fear Eats the Soul (Angst essen Seele auf) by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 92 mins, 1974, with English subtitles, will be screened at South Bank Community Cinema, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd, Doors 7.30 pm Film at 8 pm. There is a bar, but it is advisable to come at 7.30pm to get the best seats. Cost £3 for members, £4 non-members. Membership £5 (Jan-Dec). On a first come, first serve basis. For more information and a preview, see www.sbcommunitycinema.co.uk
Feb 27th: Leeds Anglo German Club and Mark Green, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany invite you to a talk in English:
“German Thoughts on Brexit and the Future of Anglo-German Relations: An Insight from the German Embassy”
To be given by Mr Darius Rahimi, Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of the Political Department, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, who will answer questions afterwards.
Venue: Headingley St Columba United Reformed Church, Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 2DH, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Admission free but reservation essential for the limited places through Eventbrite: Further information, if necessary, through Max Dudley, leedsanglogerman@gmail.com
Mar 6th: Werner Sabiers, a member of the German embassy speakers team, will be giving his regular political update "Germany Today", including the possible effects of Brexit, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm
Mar 26th: A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Sir Nigel Broomfield KCMG will be held at 2.30pm at the Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk, London. Sir Nigel devoted much of his life to promoting British-German relations. He was British Ambassador to Germany between 1993 and 1997, President of the British-German Association from 1998, and for many years the Chairman of the UK Koenigswinter Conference. His family has said that anyone who knew Sir Nigel and would like to pay their respects is welcome to attend the service, but they are requested to register with Sue Austin, Executive Secretary,
British German Association, 34 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB, Tel 020 7235 1922
April 3rd: AGM followed by a film about Süd Tirol, Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm.
May 1st: “Fürst Pückler - the eccentric Capability Brown of Germany?” a talk by Mark Green, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Leeds. Meeting as usual at the Bar Convent, Blossom St, York, 7.30pm. This will be preceded by a meal at 5.30pm Del Rio's Italian Restaurant, near Micklegate Bar. Please let the Secretary know asap if you wish to join this.
May 24th: Cremation Service for Ken Wood, a longstanding and well-loved member of YAGS, York Crematorium, 3pm
June 5th: Summer Social - Dining at the Rustique, Castlegate, 7.30pm. Names to the Secretary a.s.a.p. for the booking.
Links to other German Associations
The secretary keeps members well informed about other meetings/activities in the York area as well as passing on newsletters from the German Embassy.
Secretary of Anglo-German Society, Leeds: millwardjane@gmail.com
The British-German Association (BGA), London: e-mail: bgalondon@btconnect.com
The German Embassy for newsletters in German and English: http://www.uk.diplo.de/Vertretung/unitedkingdom/en/Startseite.html
Other Anglo-German Activities: Anglo-German Walks - www.anglo-german-walks.com
Walking Programme for Summer 2020
Contact Neil McDonald for the full brochure at: anglo-german-walks@cc-email.co.uk