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BBTA Newsletter No 3.

By on Nov 9, 2015

  Bath – Braunschweig Twinning Association Newsletter No 3 August 2015 In This Issue Monthly meetings BBTA AGM Footprint Appeal BBTA Annual Dinner Book from Braunschweig Petanque in Bath What’s on in Braunschweig Stammtisch 40 years ago…. Did you know? Individual exchanges Monthly meetings are held in the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall in Bath Next meetings:    Friday 11   Sep              2 pm    Friday 2    Oct              2 pm    Friday 6    Nov              2 pm To join, contact: Hilary Elms, Secretary BBTA 208, Old Frome Rd BATH  BA2 5RH 01225 837790 h.elms412@btinternet.com Quick Links www.bath-braunschweigtwinningassociation.co.uk www.deg-bsjimdo.com www.bath-alkmaar-eu www.bath-kaposvar.org www.book-of-phd.com/BoPHD_screen.pdf www.mayorofbath.co.uk BBTA  AGM Our AGM was held on 26 June 2015 in the Council Chamber and was attended by 13 members. Officers elected were: Chairman: Bryan Chalker Vice Chairman: Don Withers Treasurer: Tony Horstmann Secretary: Hilary Elms The Lambeth Walk After a seven day 140 mile walk from Bath to London  four intrepid walkers arrive at Lambeth Palace to deliver by hand a letter to Archbishop Justin Welby inviting him to visit Bath to learn more about the Footprint Project for the restoration of Bath Abbey.  BBTA committee member Jeremy Key-Pugh (hatless) is second from the left BBTA Annual Dinner 15 Oct 2015 at the Rising Sun Book from Braunschweig   Our first “Book from Braunschweig”, entitled “Altes Land”, arrived in Bath at the end of July.  The novel is the first work by Dörte Hansen, a native of Husum, and is set in the area of that name in Lower Saxony, bordering the Elbe and Hamburg.  The region and its old farm houses are as much characters in the novel as are the people, who are described sympathetically, but without undue sentimentality. The central characters are Vera, who as a child survived the trek from Eastern Germany in 1945, and her niece Anne, who seeks refuge with her aunt after separating from her child’s father. The novel shows how change affects the lives of all in the community.  The author’s use of dialect phrases reflects her own background and her interest in languages, and is used to great effect to define characters and the setting.  “Altes Land” is now available on loan from Bath Central Library. Judy Spencer City of Bath Petanque Club 2015 Twinning Association Challenge  26 June 2015 Aix en Provence, Alkmaar, Braunschweig and Kaposvar Twinning Associations competed today. Peter of the BKTA winning team with the trophy. The Braunschweig team were in joint third place. What’s on in Braunschweig   The weather this summer turns out to be very unreliable in Braunschweig. We had a very hot weekend with temperatures up to almost 40 degrees but only for a short time, followed by severe thunderstorms causing a lot of damage to cars, houses and trees. Anyway, people in Braunschweig are enjoying lots of summer events such as festivals, concerts and open-air festivities. We are happy that the numerous strikes (postmen, kindergarten teachers, train drivers) are over. Members of the DEG are looking forward to their visit to Bath participating in the Pétanque competition. Best wishes for everyone, good luck and a happy reunion of good friends. Katrin Landsmann (DEG)   Stammtisch If you would like to practise your German in a friendly informal atmosphere over a ‘Kaffe und Kuchen’ come to the Stammtisch –  every Wednesday throughout the year between midday and 1:00pm, in the upstairs room at Cafe Retro, 18 York Street, Bath (by Bog Island). 40 years ago ….. The Bath Society of Young Musicians, founded in the early seventies, gave their first concert led by David Lord in Braunschweig in 1976.  I took over in 1978 and led the BSYM on three more exchange visits. Now known as the B&NES Society of Young Musicians it continues to thrive and rehearses every Saturday morning at Hayesfield School   George Odam.   Did you know?     Der Braunschweiger Loewe According to legend,  Henry Duke of Bavaria and Saxony, whilst on pilgrimage, came across a fight between a lion and a dragon. Henry helped the lion slay the dragon and the faithful lion accompanied Henry back home. After Henry’s death in 1195 the lion died of grief. The people of Braunschweig  then erected a statue in the lion’s honour. A replica stands on the Burgplatzin front of the castle in the centre of the city. The original is in the castle. Individual Exchange visits: are you interested in visiting Braunschweig? perhaps staying with a family in Braunschweig? and maybe inviting them to stay with you in Bath? Contact Treve Erdmenger at the Deutsch-Englische Gesellschaft (DEG) Braunschweig (link above) Book of Plans, Hopes and Dreams This book is the work of 52 writers from Germany, the UK and beyond. They came together in 2014 to answer a call for contributions for work which would link people who lived in 1914 with those who might be alive in 2114. The book is now available at the Bath Central Library (see also website under quick links...

BBTA Annual Dinner 2015

By on Nov 5, 2015

News of our sad loss in Braunschweig.

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Mourning the Loss of Treve Erdmenger, Chair of the AGS in Braunschweig.

By on Nov 5, 2015

Brunswick.  Unexpedtedly for her friends and family,  Treve Erdmenger, Chair of the Anglo-German Society in Brunswick, has died.    As the deputy Chairman of the AGS, Barbara Heck announced, that Treve Erdmenger had led the Society for more than thirty years, “with extraordinary skill and organised evening meetings of great variety.”   The AGS will try to continue to offer a programme in the spirit of Frau Erdmenger. Born in New Zealand,  Treve Erdmenger met her husband in Australia, and then accompanied him back to Germany.   Brunswick became the new home for the family with two sons.   Treve Erdmenger taught in adult education, English and French at the BBS V, a secondary school, and was involved in a variety of groups, and organised group outings. She will me much missed by friends in Bath and Braunschweig who knew her well....

BBTA April Newsletter.

By on Apr 21, 2015

Bath – Braunschweig Twinning Association Newsletter No 2 April 2015 In This Issue Monthly meetings BRLSI German Wine tasting Kleinanzeige Seen in the Parade Gardens Have you seen Hermann? What’s on in Braunschweig BRLSI German Group Individual exchanges Impressions of a student Did you know? Monthly meetings are held in the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall in Bath Next meetings:    Friday 15   May             2 pm    Friday 5    June            2 pm    Friday 26  June (AGM) 2 pm    Friday 7    Aug              2 pm    Friday 11   Sep              2 pm    Friday 2    Oct              2 pm To join, contact: Hilary Elms, Secretary BBTA 208, Old Frome Rd BATH  BA2 5RH 01225 837790 h.elms412@btinternet.com Quick Links www.bath-braunschweigtwinningassociation.co.uk www.deg-bsjimdo.com BRLSI German Wine Tasting On 20 Feb 2015 Dr Daniel Wolverson, University of Bath, gave a most entertaining talk on German Wines. At intervals during the talk we had the opportunity to taste 4 white wines – three sweet and one dry. We learned that the quality of the wine is often judged by its sweetness. Kleinanzeige My name is Johanna Schlegel, I am 18 and from Hildesheim near Braunschweig. I would like to spend a gap year in England. I am a certified youth leader and I enjoy working in youth camps. For more information please contact Hilary Elms, Sec. BBTA (see top of page) City of Bath Petanque Club The 2015 Petanque twinning challenge will take place on Friday 26 June at 6 pm. 2 teams will represent each twin for the Trophy won by Alkmaar last year. If you would like to try the game the City of Bath Petanque Club meet every Wednesday at 11 am on Queen Square and every Monday at 6 pm at Alexandra Park. If you would like to be in the Braunschweig team please contact Hilary Elms. Don Grimes A report from the Virtual Museum of Bath recommends that something needs to be done about the unsightly box (?electricity substation) near the Brunswick Garden in the Parade Gardens. Banksy we need your help! German Exchange Visit  On Friday, 13th March 21 German students from our twin school IGS:FF in Braunschweig arrived at Ralph Allen School. They spent 9 days hosted by our KS4 students currently studying German at school. The weekend was spent with host families who kindly showed their guests the delights of the City of Bath and surrounding area. On Monday, the German students spent the day in lessons. They followed their hosts’ timetabled lessons and felt very welcome in all lesson activities. On Tuesday, the German students went to explore the City of Bath together with their Ralph Allen Exchange peers. The day started with a visit to the Roman Baths. This was followed by a reception at the Mayor’s Parlour where the German delegation was greeted by The Mayor of Bath, Cherry Beath. She welcomed the group and stressed the importance of this exchange in strengthening the links between the twinned cities of Bath and Braunschweig. The afternoon was spent exploring the Fashion Museum. In the evening the students went out for a meal at Jimmy Spices. On Wednesday the German students went to Prior Park to enjoy the views of the city and to explore the gardens. On Thursday  the German party went to Bristol where they visited the M Shed and Cabot Circus for some shopping. In the afternoon Mrs Godwin had arranged a High Tea which was also formally attended by Councillor Bryan Chalker and his wife as part of his role as chairman of the Bath – Braunschweig Twinning association. On Friday the German students spent a final day here at school. Saturday saw themtravelling as far afield as London for more sightseeing and shopping. On Sunday we said goodbye to our guests as they left Bath for their return journey to Braunschweig. I would like to thank all parents and staff for hosting students and giving every one of them a very memorable stay here at Ralph Allen School and in Bath. Mrs S. Godwin     Have you seen Hermann?  Our Chairman Bryan Chalker’s 1973 Trabi, ‘Hermann’, was purchased for only £1 seven years ago, having been found in a barn in Southstoke just outside Bath.  After 3 hours in the hands of Larkhall Garage, the little German 2-stroke car was up and running , showing that simplicity is the key to a robust motor vehicle.  It isn’t the easiest car to drive, with its 2-cylinder motor-cycle engine and gravity-fed fuel system, and the noise emitted from under the bonnet is akin to a lawnmower on steroids but the little yellow Trabi has proved to be incredibly reliable, starts first time in any weather and passes its annual MOT without too much trouble.  The car’s only pointless ‘extra’ is a radio, because it simply cannot be heard over the engine noise! What’s on in Braunschweig After a rather bad start to the year 2015 with the cancellation of the Carnival parade and very annoying weekly demonstrations (but also impressive counter-demonstrations), the citizens of Braunschweig are now waiting for a beautiful spring with pleasant temperatures and lots of sunshine and fascinating events. This weekend there is an international horse riding tournament where many famous...