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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:The BGA’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Zoom on Monday 10 July at 6:30pm. \nAt the AGM\, we will be reporting on the activities of the Association and sharing details of our plans for the year ahead. We will be electing the Officers and Executive Committee members for the coming year. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions. \nYou can watch the event video below. \n \n  \nThe password is: BGA10072023 \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:BGA Parliamentary Day Lunch 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Parliamentary Day Lunch on 12 June 2023. This year’s distinguished guest speaker will be The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP\, the UK Foreign Secretary. \nThe event will be hosted by Lord Kinnoull\, Chair of the Lords European Affairs Committee. Drinks will be available on the Cholmondeley Room Terrace from 12.15pm. Lunch will be served at 12.45pm in the Cholmondeley Room. The event will end at 2.30pm. \nA ticket includes a three-course lunch. Drinks not included. \nThe Rt Hon James Cleverly was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign\, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on 6 September 2022. He was previously Secretary of State for Education from July 2022 to September 2022. \nBefore that\, James was Minister of State for Europe and North America in the Foreign\, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from February to July 2022. He was also Minister for Middle East\, North Africa and North America from September 2020 to February 2022. James was first appointed as a joint Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development on 13 February 2020. \nJames was Minister without Portfolio from July 2019 to February 2020\, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union from April 2019 to July 2019. He was first elected as the Conservative MP for Braintree in May 2015. \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/bga-parliamentary-day-lunch-2023/
LOCATION:House of Lords
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Spargelabend at the National Liberal Club
DESCRIPTION:BGA members have kindly been invited to join the National Liberal Club’s German Circle on Wednesday 31 May at an annual dinner in celebration of Spargelzeit (Spring Asparagus Season). On arrival you will be served a refreshing glass of Maibowle (cash bar also available)\, followed by a three course dinner with wine and coffee. There will be a short recital of German Lieder and a poem prior to dinner. English will be spoken on the evening (German optional). \nTickets\n£73 \nNLC dress code applies. \nThe booking details below are only visible to logged-in members of the BGA (please ensure you navigate back to this page after logging in to your account). If you are still unable to see the booking details after logging in\, please check your membership is up-to-date\, or contact us.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/spargelabend-at-the-national-liberal-club-2/
LOCATION:National Liberal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230512T101800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T094210Z
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SUMMARY:Concert at Barbican Hall - Berliner Barock Solisten/Kapelis
DESCRIPTION:BGA members have been given the unique opportunity to attend this event free of charge. Register quickly to avoid disappointment!  \nThe Berliner Barock Solisten and pianist Alexandros Kapelis come together for Bach’s six concertos for solo keyboard and orchestra: a tour-de-force not seen on the concert stage in recent memory. \nBoth the Berlin orchestra and Johann Sebastian Bach represent pinnacles of German culture that will be showcased on one of the UK’s preeminent concert stages\, Barbican Hall. Comprised of virtuosic soloists from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra\, the Berliner Barock Solisten have created a unique approach to performing music of the 17th and 18th centuries. They’re joined by pianist Alexandros Kapelis for his Barbican debut\, giving us a rare opportunity to hear these Bach masterpieces in one go. \nA pianist who ‘plays the classics with astonishing taste’ (Martha Argerich\, Classica Magazine)\, Kapelis is the first in 17 years to record this set in its entirety. Alongside the Berliner Barock Solisten\, in all their ‘precise\, polished perfection’ (Gramophone)\, we’ll hear Bach’s landmark concertos in full colour. \nProgramme \nJohann Sebastian Bach \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in D major\, BWV 1054 \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in A major\, BWV 1055 \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in D minor\, BWV 1052 \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in E major\, BWV 1053 \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in F minor\, BWV 1056 \nConcerto for keyboard and orchestra in G minor\, BWV 1058 \nMonday\, May 29   \n19:30 \nBarbican Hall  \nAddress: Barbican Centre\, Silk Street\, London EC2Y 8DS \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/concert-at-barbican-hall-berliner-barock-solisten-kapelis/
LOCATION:Barbican Hall\, Silk Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Spring: In conversation with Professor Sir Christopher Clark
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 22 May for a conversation with Sir Christopher Clark on his new book\, Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849\, a dazzling account of 1848\, the year when seemingly out of a clear blue sky virtually every European state was overwhelmed by revolution. It marked a turning point that shaped much of modern European history\, a year with which Clark draws explicit parallels with unrest in Europe today. \nChristopher Clark is one of the most revered historians of 19th century continental Europe working today\, and author of the international bestseller Sleepwalkers\, published 2012. He is Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge and his books include The Politics of Conversion\, Kaiser Wilhelm II\, Iron Kingdom\, Time and Power and Prisoners of Time. He was knighted in 2015. \nThe event is generously being hosted by the Austrian Embassy and will take place at 18 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8PQ. Doors will open at 6pm BST for a 6.30pm start. The discussion will last an hour and will be followed by a reception. The event will conclude at 9pm. \nYou can watch the event video here:
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/revolutionary-spring-in-conversation-with-professor-sir-christopher-clark/
LOCATION:Austrian Embassy London\, 18 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8PQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T111233Z
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the MINI Plant in Oxford
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 5 May\, BGA members are invited to join a guided tour of the MINI Plant in Oxford. Plant Oxford is the heart of MINI. It is where all the parts are assembled and come together to make road-ready MINI models. It is the largest and oldest of the three MINI plants across the UK\, including Plant Swindon where the body panels and some assemblies are made\, and Plant Hams Hall which produces petrol engines. \nWe very much look forward to this unique insight into the iFactory and are hugely grateful to BMW for their support and for kindly arranging our visit. \nThe tour will take place between 2.15-6pm BST. Guests are asked to arrive at 2.15pm. Please see the agenda below: \n2.15pm: Arrival at the MINI Visitor Centre Oxford. \n2.30pm: Welcome by Dr Markus Grüneisl\, Chief Executive\, BMW Group UK. \n3pm: Start of first tour. \n5pm: Drinks and nibbles. \n6pm: End of event. \nTickets: £10 for BGA members\, £20 for members’ guests. \nNo photography on the production line and no open toe shoes.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/guided-tour-of-the-e-mini-plant-in-oxford/
LOCATION:MINI Plant\, Oxford\, OX4 6NL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Bach vs Beethoven: The Battle of the Great Composers\, with Steven Isserlis and Norman Lebrecht
DESCRIPTION:Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven are without doubt two of the most sublime musical geniuses who ever lived. But which of the two was the greater? To battle it out\, Intelligence Squared is bringing to the stage two celebrated figures from the world of music: world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for Bach and acclaimed music critic Norman Lebrecht for Beethoven. The event will take place on 26 April 2023 at 7pm BST at Cadogan Hall: https://intelligencesquared.com/events/bach-vs-beethoven-the-battle-of-the-great-composers-with-steven-isserlis-and-norman-lebrecht/ \nBGA members have been offered an exclusive 15% discount on in-person tickets! \nIf you are a BGA member and would like to claim your discount code\, please contact us.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/bach-vs-beethoven-the-battle-of-the-great-composers-with-steven-isserlis-and-norman-lebrecht/
LOCATION:Cadogan Hall\, 5 Sloane Terrace\, London\, SW1X 9DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221221T165925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T142037Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with Deborah Cadbury about her new book\, The School That Escaped the Nazis
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 25 April at 6.30pm BST on Zoom for a conversation with author Deborah Cadbury about her new book\, The School That Escaped the Nazis. \nFeaturing the moving first-hand testimony from surviving pupils\, and drawn from letters\, diaries and present-day interviews\, the book recounts the remarkable true story of a German-Jewish teacher who exiled her school to England in the wake of Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 and subsequently helped to educate countless children who arrived via the Kindertransport. \nYou can watch the event video here:
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/in-conversation-with-deborah-cadbury-about-her-new-book-the-school-that-escaped-the-nazis/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230323T182220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T141832Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Wall - Katja Hoyer in conversation with Jenny Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 5 April at 6.30pm BST on Zoom for a conversation between German-British historian Katja Hoyer and the BBC’s Berlin correspondent Jenny Hill about Katja’s new book\, Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990. \nYou can watch the event video here:
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/beyond-the-wall-katja-hoyer-in-conversation-with-jenny-hill/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230317T192655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T141900Z
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SUMMARY:Interview with HE Miguel Berger\, German Ambassador to the UK
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 27 March at 6pm GMT on Zoom for an interview with HE Miguel Berger\, the German Ambassador to the UK and a Patron of the BGA. \nFollowing the recent Windsor Framework\, and on the eve of HM King Charles III’s state visit to Germany\, this will be a timely moment to examine the potential for the British-German relationship. \nThe interview will be conducted by the BGA’s Chairman\, Peter Barnes. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview. \nHE Miguel Berger has been the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Kingdom since May 2022. From May 2020 to January 2022\, he was a State Secretary at the Federal Foreign Office. Prior to that he was Director General for Economic Affairs and Sustainable Development (2016-2020)\, Regional Director for the Near and Middle East and the Maghreb (2014-2016)\, and Commissioner for Globalization\, Energy and Climate Policy (2013-2014). \nYou can watch the event video here:
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/interview-with-he-miguel-berger-german-ambassador-to-the-uk/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230228T160511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T142002Z
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SUMMARY:Implications of the Windsor Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 13 March at 5pm GMT on Zoom for a discussion of the Windsor Framework with Catherine Barnard\, Professor of EU law and Employment Law at the University of Cambridge\, and Katy Hayward\, Professor of Political Sociology at Queen’s University Belfast. Together\, the speakers will consider key aspects of the Windsor Framework and its implications for the UK’s future relations with the EU and with Germany. \nFurther information on the speakers can be found here. \nYou can watch the event video below: \n \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/implications-of-the-windsor-framework/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230126T104801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T111921Z
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SUMMARY:Reception co-hosted by the BGA and the German Embassy in London
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nThe British-German Association (BGA) and the German Embassy in London request the pleasure of members’ company at our joint reception on Tuesday\, 21 February 2023 from 6.30pm-9pm GMT at German House\, 34 Belgrave Square\, London. \nDress code: Lounge suit. \nPlease bring your ticket and photo ID. No large bags please. \nPlease note that due to building refurbishments\, this event does not have step-free access.  \nThis event is for BGA members only (no guests).
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/reception-co-hosted-by-the-bga-and-the-german-embassy-in-london/
LOCATION:34 Belgrave Square
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20230216T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T095133Z
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SUMMARY:Guildford Twinning Association in conversation with Niall Sellar
DESCRIPTION:Niall Sellar is the translator of German author Volker Kutscher’s Inspector Gereon Rath books\, the basis of the TV series Babylon Berlin. Niall has taught German\, English and French in different educational settings\, but his real passion is translation. \nBGA members are invited to join this event organised by the Guildford Twinning Association at the Guildford Borough Council on Monday\, 20 February. Doors open 7pm GMT\, and the lecture starts at 7.15pm GMT. \nGuests are invited to stay for a glass of wine after the talk. \nYou can register on the following link or at the door on the evening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volker-kutscher-a-translators-story-tickets-525138723057
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/guildford-twinning-association-in-conversation-with-niall-sellar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221221T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T095430Z
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SUMMARY:2023 LSE German Symposium
DESCRIPTION:As in previous years\, BGA members are warmly invited to attend the LSE’s prestigious German Symposium from 13-17 February. Initiated in 1998 by German LSE students\, the German Symposium has become an important date in the LSE’s calendar and will be hosted for the 22nd time in 2023 under the motto “Thriving Together”. Featuring a wide variety of events ranging from keynote speeches and discussion panels to intimate coffee chats with world-class speakers\, the LSE offers time and space for rigorous political debate. Tickets will be released soon.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/2023-lse-german-symposium/
LOCATION:London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)\, Houghton Street\, London\, WC2A 2AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221221T165633Z
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SUMMARY:Stammtisch at Stein's in Kensington
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 17 January at 6.30pm GMT\, the BGA will be hosting its first Stammtisch of the year at Stein’s Restaurant in Kensington\, London. The German concept of a Stammtisch is a regular informal get-together\, typically over a beer.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/stammtisch-at-steins-in-kensington/
LOCATION:Stein’s Restaurant in Kensington
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221221T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T095557Z
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SUMMARY:LSE & FU Berlin Conference - Beyond the Barbed Wire
DESCRIPTION:BGA members have been invited to attend a conference (in person and on Zoom) on 13 and 14 January hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE) together with the Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin). Under the title “Beyond the Barbed Wire”\, the conference will examine the history of internees and prisoners of war in two World Wars and in global contexts\, with particular emphasis on the social and intellectual history of knowledge production related to internment. Further details\, including the registration link\, can be found here.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/lse-fu-berlin-conference-beyond-the-barbed-wire/
LOCATION:London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)\, Houghton Street\, London\, WC2A 2AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20220905T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T100241Z
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SUMMARY:Carols and Readings at the Christuskirche Knightsbridge
DESCRIPTION:The BGA’s traditional Carols and Readings with the Christuskirche Knightsbridge will take place on Thursday\, 15 December. BGA members and their guests are invited to join us in this joyful celebration of Christmas with Fever Pitch choir followed by a reception with traditional Stollen\, Weihnachtsgebäck (gingerbread biscuits) and a warming glass of Glühwein. \nThe Carols and Readings will begin at 7pm GMT and will be led by Pastor Lars Klehn. The reception will end at around 9pm GMT. \nMusical Director and Organist: Bernard Barker. \nReadings\, carols and anthems will be in English and in German. \nTo cover the costs of the service and to support our charitable work\, we are asking for a contribution of £20 per ticket. If you would be willing to make an additional seasonal donation to the BGA\, we encourage you to do so here. \nWe are expecting high demand for this perennially popular event in the lovely church\, so make sure to reserve your place early! \nPlease click here to book your ticket. \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/carols-and-readings-at-the-christuskirche-knightsbridge-3/
LOCATION:Christuskirche\, 19 Montpelier Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221206T101800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T142130Z
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SUMMARY:The Energy Crisis: What next for the UK and Germany?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 1 December 2022 at 1pm GMT/2pm CET on Zoom for a discussion between Dr Katja Yafimava\, Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies\, and Professor Dr Andreas Goldthau\, Director of the Willy Brandt School and Franz Haniel Professor for Public Policy at the Faculty of Economics\, Law and Social Sciences\, University of Erfurt. The discussion will be moderated by Charlie Cooper\, Senior Energy Correspondent at POLITICO. \nTogether\, the speakers will discuss the two countries’ approaches to the energy crisis and ask: how well prepared are we for the upcoming winter\, and the next one? Which learnings have been made and how have they impacted the UK’s and Germany’s efforts towards Net Zero\, especially with the results of the recent COP27 in Egypt? \nThis event is part of our British-German Climate Action Event Series\, organised jointly by the British-German Association (BGA) and the Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft. \nFurther details on the speakers can be found here. \nYou can watch the event video here:
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/the-energy-crisis-what-next-for-the-uk-and-germany/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Early morning private view: Making Modernism exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts
DESCRIPTION:BGA members have been invited to an exclusive early-morning private view of the upcoming Making Modernism exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Making Modernism is the first major UK exhibition devoted to pioneering women working in Germany in the early 1900s: Paula Modersohn-Becker\, Kӓthe Kollwitz\, Gabriele Münter and Marianne Werefkin. \nThe viewing will take place on 18 November from 8am – 10am GMT in the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries in Burlington Gardens. \nPlaces are limited so register now to avoid disappointment! You can register by clicking the Members’ Registration red button below. Please note you will be asked to log in to your BGA account before accessing the registration page. \n  \nMEMBERS’ REGISTRATION
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/early-morning-private-view-making-modernism-exhibition-at-the-royal-academy-of-arts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20221027T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T111732Z
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SUMMARY:BGA Reception at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
DESCRIPTION:BGA members are cordially invited to a reception at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)\, 5 Bank Street\, London\, E14 4BG\, on Wednesday\, 16 November 2022. Doors open at 6pm GMT. Introductory remarks and keynotes start at 6.30pm GMT. \nWe would be delighted to welcome you to this evening reception for members of the BGA and of the German community at the EBRD. As places are limited\, we would be grateful if you could please confirm your attendance by registering on Eventbrite as soon as possible. \nRegistration closes on 13 November 2022. You can register by clicking the Members’ Registration red button below. Please note you will be asked to log in to your BGA account before accessing the registration page. \n  \nMEMBERS’ REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/bga-reception-at-the-european-bank-for-reconstruction-and-development-ebrd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:The Bach Cello Suites - BGA in conversation with Steven Isserlis
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 4 October at 6.30pm BST for a conversation with internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis on his new book\, The Bach Cello Suites – A Companion. The event will take place at the Christuskirche Knightsbridge\, 19 Montpelier Place\, London SW7 1HJ. \nJ. S. Bach’s Six Suites for solo cello are amongst the most legendary works in music\, and Steven’s award-winning 2007 recording of the Suites is regarded as a benchmark. \nIn his new book\, Steven goes into the history and emotional journey of the Suites\, using all his experience of performing them. The companion is suitable for all\, from the casual listener to the performing musician. \nTogether with the London Bach Society and the Christuskirche Knightsbridge\, the British-German Association has the pleasure of inviting you to a conversation with Steven about his new book. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation and to receive a signed copy of Steven’s book. You are warmly welcome to join us for a reception in the Bonhoeffer-Saal after the conversation. \nTickets: £15 for BGA members\, £25 for non-members/BGA member’s guests. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/the-bach-cello-suites-the-bga-in-conversation-with-steven-isserlis/
LOCATION:Christuskirche
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220926T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T100459Z
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SUMMARY:BGA 2022 Oktoberfest and Football Screening
DESCRIPTION:Time to dust off those Dirndls and Lederhosen – and football jerseys! \nOn 26 September\, we will be hosting our traditional Oktoberfest together with a screening of the Nations League England v Germany football match at Stein’s Restaurant in Kensington. We look forward to enjoying an authentic Bavarian atmosphere with you – including traditional food\, beer and music. \nBGA Member Ticket: £35.00 per person.\nNon-Member / Member’s Guest Ticket: £42.00 per person. \nEach ticket includes a pint of beer or a glass of wine on arrival\, as well as a two-course Bavarian dinner. \nDoors open at 6pm BST\, and food will be served at 7pm. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. There will be a semi-private area for those who do not wish to watch the football. \nBook your ticket now to secure your place! \nClick here to book your tickets.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/bga-2022-oktoberfest-and-football-screening/
LOCATION:Stein’s Restaurant in Kensington
CATEGORIES:Function
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T115935Z
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SUMMARY:London Stammtisch – organised by the BGA\, YBCCG and BGJA
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our Stammtisch in London\, organised jointly by the British-German Association (BGA)\, the Young British Chamber of Commerce in Germany (YBCCG)\, and the British-German Jurists’ Association (BGJA). \nThe German concept of a Stammtisch is a regular informal get-together\, typically over a beer. Our next Stammtisch will take place on Wednesday 7 September 2022 from 6.30pm – 9pm BST at The Fence\, 67-69 Cowcross St\, London\, EC1M 6BP. We look forward to welcoming you in a relaxed atmosphere. \nTickets are free\, but attendees are kindly asked to pay for their own food and drink. Please note that the event is taking place in a pub rather than a private hire room. \nThe number of participants is limited. Registrations will be considered on a first come – first serve basis.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/london-stammtisch-organised-by-the-bga-ybccg-and-bgja-2/
LOCATION:The Fence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20220628T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T100606Z
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SUMMARY:Approaching Net Zero in the UK and in Germany: The Role of the Finance Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 13 July at 6pm BST at Ruffer LLP in London for a conversation between Elisabeth Stheeman and Dr Harald Heubaum about the finance community’s role in approaching Net Zero in the UK and in Germany. \nHow can financial markets and regulators come together to help the transition to Net Zero in the UK and in Germany? What kinds of collaborations are required? How can central banks support the transition to Net Zero? \nThe discussion will start at 6.45pm and will be preceded by a networking reception. \nElisabeth Stheeman is an external member of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) and Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) Board. \nShe has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Aareal Bank AG\, the deputy chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Technology and Innovation Committee since 2015. She has been a member of the Board of Edinburgh Investment Trust plc since 2019 and Chair Elect since 2021. She has been an external member of the Audit and Risk Committee of AIIB (Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank) since April 2021 and a member of alstria AG’s Supervisory Board since May 2021. \nPreviously\, Elisabeth was a Senior Advisor to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (2015-18). In this role she focused on governance across the UK’s financial services sector. \nDr Harald Heubaum is Senior Lecturer in Global Energy and Climate Policy at the SOAS Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) and Deputy Director and Co-founder of the SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF). He is Director of the climate and sustainable finance initiative SUFINDA C.I.C. headquartered at the CSF and serves as Contributing Author to the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6 WGII). \nHarald’s research interests include organizational change and innovation in global energy\, climate and financial governance\, climate and sustainable finance\, decarbonisation of transport and resilient infrastructure. His regional expertise covers the Asia and Pacific region\, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation. \nYou can watch the event video here: \n \nPassword: BGA130722
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/approaching-net-zero-in-the-uk-and-in-germany-the-role-of-the-finance-community/
LOCATION:80 Victoria Street\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The BGA’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Zoom on Monday 11 July at 6:30pm. \nAt the AGM\, we will be reporting on the activities of the Association and sharing details of our plans for the year ahead. We will be electing the Officers and Executive Committee members for the coming year. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions. \nYou can access the recording of the event here: \n \nPassword: BGA110722
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T101428Z
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SUMMARY:Grillabend at the National Liberal Club
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that the National Liberal Club German Circle has kindly invited BGA members to join this year’s Grillabend (Summer BBQ) on 5 July. \nFurther details will be sent to BGA members closer to the time.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/grillabend-at-the-national-liberal-club/
LOCATION:National Liberal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T143000
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SUMMARY:Parliamentary Day Lunch at the House of Lords
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual BGA Parliamentary Day Lunch on 23 June 2022. This year’s distinguished guest speaker will be The Rt Hon David Lammy\, Labour MP for Tottenham. \nThe event will be hosted by Lord Kinnoull\, Chair of the Lords European Affairs Committee. Drinks will be available on the Cholmondeley Room Terrace from 12.30 noon. Lunch will be served at 12.45pm in the Cholmondeley Room. \nA ticket includes a three-course lunch. Drinks not included. \nThe Rt Hon David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign\, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. One of the leading agenda-setters in the fields of social activism\, diversity and multi-culturalism\, he was a member of the previous Labour Government (2001-2010)\, is respected across the party spectrum and is a well-known figure amongst the general public. He was Shadow Justice Secretary from April 2020 until November 2021. \nPlease click the Members’ Registration red icon below to register for the event. You will be asked to log in to your BGA account before accessing the registration page. \n  \nMEMBERS’ REGISTRATION
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/parliamentary-day-lunch-at-the-house-of-lords/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220614T194500
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:The Wirecard Scandal: Dan McCrum in conversation with Elisabeth Stheeman
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 14 June at 6.45pm BST on Zoom for a conversation between Dan McCrum and Elisabeth Stheeman about the Wirecard scandal. \nDuring what has been described as “the financial investigation of the decade”\, reporter Dan McCrum uncovered one of the biggest economic scandals in Europe. Wirecard began as a financial services start-up and soon overtook industry giants such as Deutsche Bank on the stock market. After years of McCrum’s relentless pursuit\, the tech firm declared bankruptcy in 2020. \nDan McCrum and Elisabeth Stheeman will take us into the world of Wirecard’s multi-billion-dollar fraud\, with stranger-than-fiction stories of short sellers\, whistle-blowers\, hackers\, spies – as well as directors\, auditors\, courts and regulators. \nDan McCrum is a member of the Investigations team at the Financial Times\, where he has worked for 15 years writing about business and finance. His reporting on Wirecard has been recognised with more than a dozen prizes\, including journalist of the year at the 2020 British Press awards. His first book\, about the company’s unbelievable rise and crashing fall\, has been published as House of Wirecard in German and will be released as Money Men in English on 16 June. \nElisabeth Stheeman is an external member of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) and an external member of the Bank of England’s Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) Board. \nShe has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Aareal Bank AG\, the deputy chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Technology and Innovation Committee since 2015. She has been a non-executive director of Edinburgh Investment Trust (EIT) plc\, a FTSE 250 listed investment trust\, since 2019. \nShe has been an external member of the Audit and Risk Committee of AIIB (Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank) since April 2021 and a member of alstria AG’s Supervisory Board since May 2021. \nPreviously\, Elisabeth was a Senior Advisor to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (2015-18). In this role she focused on governance across the UK’s financial services sector. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation. \nYou can watch the event recording here: \n \n 
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/the-wirecard-scandal-in-conversation-with-dan-mccrum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
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SUMMARY:Spargelabend at the National Liberal Club
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that the National Liberal Club German Circle has kindly invited BGA members to join this year’s Spargelabend (Asparagus Dinner) on 26 May. \nFurther details will be sent to BGA members closer to the time.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/spargelabend-at-the-national-liberal-club/
LOCATION:National Liberal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222051
CREATED:20220512T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T123845Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - In conversation with Philip Oltermann
DESCRIPTION:Our conversation with author and journalist Philip Oltermann\, which was due to take place at 8pm on 24 May\, has been postponed. We will let you know as soon as we have a new date for the event. \nPhilip Oltermann was born in Schleswig-Holstein in 1981. He studied English and German literature in Oxford University and University College London before beginning a career in journalism for both German and English-language media. He has written for Granta\, the London Review of Books\, and the Guardian\, for whom he is the Berlin Bureau Chief. His first book\, Keeping Up with the Germans\, was published in 2012. \nHis newly released book\, The Stasi Poetry Circle\, tells the extraordinary true story of how a group of soldiers and border guards gathered for monthly meetings at a heavily guarded military compound in socialist East Berlin to learn how to write lyrical verse. \nIn 1982\, East Germany’s fearsome secret police – convinced that writers were embedding subversive messages in their work – decided to train their own writers\, weaponising poetry in the struggle against the class enemy. Using first-hand accounts and exclusive interviews\, Oltermann’s unconventional group biography charts the history of the German Democratic Republic from its utopian origins to its descent into a paranoid culture war: a literary detective story filled with spies who were moulded into poets; poets who spied on fellow writers. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation.
URL:https://britishgermanassociation.org/event/in-conversation-with-philip-oltermann/
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