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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Wishing our Royal Patron, HRH Duke of Kent, a very happy birthday!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re looking forward to continuing these conversations and developing a stronger BGA presence in Oxfordshire! 🇬🇧🇩🇪

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - particularly to our Oxfordshire Regional Rep Robin Hart, Dr Ed Turner of Aston University, and Colin Cook, Chief Technician at the Medical Sciences Teaching Centre, for their invaluable support and generous hosting.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Through breakout sessions led by the BGA team, we explored how the region could deepen its German focus across youth engagement, education, culture and sport. It was brilliant to connect, exchange ideas and spotlight the fantastic initiatives already happening across Oxfordshire.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A wonderful first in-person meeting and workshop in Oxford last Thursday! 🇬🇧🇩🇪 We brought together Oxfordshire-based people passionate about strengthening connections between Oxfordshire and Germany, and the wider British-German relationship.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A big thank you to Phil, the choir, Rick Jones and all the Friends of the Church for bringing everyone together for such a warm and uplifting event.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It was a wonderful evening, made even more special by Prof. Henrike Lähnemann’s fascinating talk on German hymns and James Carpenter FRCO’s beautiful playing of the historic Walcker organ.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What a wonderful evening of German hymn singing at St George’s German Lutheran Church last week! We were delighted that BGA members could join this special event, organised by Philip Price and With Cheerful Voice.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Have you been thinking about delving into your heritage? The AGFHS (@a-gfhs.bsky.social) is a fantastic organisation with a wide range of resources and invaluable connections to help you achieve just this! Info on how to become a member is below:

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re always expanding, so if not represented now, you soon will be!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Swipe to see the BGA Executive Team, and our BGA Trustees Robin Phillips and Ross McEwen on the last slide! If you’re interested in who your Regional Rep may be for your town, take a look at our website: britishgermanassociation.org/regional-rep...

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Regional Representatives - British-German Association

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you so much to our Regional Reps for joining us for our 2-day workshop, and for the vital contributions from Aston University, University of Cambridge, Stadt Leipzig and Bärbel Herrmannspahn (German Hon. Consul for the West Midlands).

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Being able to have in-person discussions and brainstorming sessions all about twinning was so valuable - we touched upon themes such as regional partnerships, youth-centric German language initiatives, upcoming regional events and general inspiration for us at the BGA to take on.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week we were delighted to host our first in-person workshop for our Regional Representatives in Birmingham! Our Regional Reps are volunteers, all from various regions and walks of life with their own unique connections and contributions to the British-German sphere in tow.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Very much looking forward to our event with @annettedittert.bsky.social ! Livestream is also available

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There’s even been a hex colour code (#16161D) created to recreate this colour we all see, and is the background of the post! (3/3)

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There’s actually a scientific reason for this: you never see absolute black in the dark as neurons in your retina always fire tiny signals - creating an internal visual ‘noise’ that your brain registers as a faint dark grey. (2/3)

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#WordyWednesday: Have you heard of the German word ‘Eigengrau’? Literally translating to ‘own/intrinsic-grey’, it’s typically used to describe that peculiar grey tone you see when you close your eyes in total darkness (1/3)

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Did you go to school in Germany, and have a fond memory of your own Schultüte? Was it decorated with your favourite cartoon character, or name? And for those dual-nationals living in the UK - did your family carry on the tradition when you attended your first day of school here?

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

‘Der erste Schultag’ - the first day of school - is set individually by Germany’s 16 federal states, and occurs during August and September of each year. So if you’re in Germany, keep an eye out for these colourful and adorable cones over the next few weeks!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Germany’s schoolkids are heading back to school, and ‘Schultüte’ time begins for those in first-grade classes! A Schultüte is an iconic symbol for first-years, filled to the brim with different sweets and treats to enjoy when coming back from their first ever day of school.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#FunFactFriday: GCSE Results edition! A great year again for GCSE German, congratulations to the over 30,000 students who sat the subject, and thank you also to the fantastic teachers who have taught them!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We’re saddened to hear of the future plans to scrap German GCSE and A-Levels in Northern Ireland. If you would haven’t yet signed the petition and would like to show your support, head to the petition below: www.change.org/p/maintain-c...

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Maintain CCEA's German GCSE and A level qualifications in Northern Ireland

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

If you haven’t managed to catch our meeting just yet, then follow the link below to watch: youtu.be/bXkwntH_Cmk

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Harking back to our AGM again with some ‘behind the scenes’ footage at ctn group ‘s London studio. Thank you again to ctn’s Nicholas Ashley and Carol Lamb for their guidance, and of course to Stephen Watson - ctn group ‘s CEO and BGA’s President.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you again to the Auslandsgesellschaft for involving us, and the NRW Staatskanzlei for funding such a fruitful event. See above for further photos taken throughout the event by Caroline Seidel. (3/3) Click here for the full report: staedtepartnerschaftennrw.org/town-twinnin...

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Town Twinning Summit NRW meets UK: 80 Years of Friendship

–> Original report in German Town Twinning SummitNRW meets UK: 80 Years of Friendship29.06.2026 | 10am – 4pmLandtag NRW | Düsseldorf Fotos: Auslandsgesellschaft.de e.V./ Caroline Sei…

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Both Rafe and Robin were part of separate panel discussions on youth, business, and twinning in a post-Brexit landscape. It was a delight to represent the UK-side throughout the project itself. (2/3)

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The English-language final report of the “NRW Meets UK: 80 Years of Friendship” Town Twinning Summit is now available! The BGA was represented by Rafe Courage (Regions and Partnerships Lead) and Robin Phillips (Chair for the North-West). (1/3)

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Seeing Moore's sculptures in person is wonderful, particularly at such an iconic and beautiful site as Kew. Let us know if you've also managed to see the Goslar Warrior in person!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Moore's 'Goslar Warrior' was a piece originally commissioned for the German town of Goslar, and is part of a rare few sculptures that depict a lone male figure at such a scale. It touches on Moore's personal experience of war, with a big nod to Ancient Greek art.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#BritishGermanStories: Kew Gardens is currently home to a number of Henry Moore sculptures, up until January 2027! But did you know that one of them has a distinct British-German story?

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A few snippets of the Hidden German Histories walk by Marcus Durst of Visitour.London! A lovely summer evening walk packed full of info on German-speaking immigrants and their impact on the Big Smoke. Thanks again to our attendees, and to Marcus for being our guide!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We don't really have a word like this in English, but if we did make a similarly catchy-sounding one, what do you think it should be?

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It's usually a highly detailed storyline you create in your head, particularly when something triggers your imagination like listening to a song, reading a book or watching a film. Sometimes though, it can be used in a negative way, like over-playing a past or upcoming situation

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#WordyWednesday: have you ever heard of the German word 'Kopfkino'? It's a lovely, catchy word that perfectly describes a moment when you truly allow yourself to delve into a 'movie in your mind'.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As Andy Burnham walks into 10 Downing Street, we walk down memory lane! In 2021, the BGA initiated the strategic partnership between Greater Manchester and the Ruhr region. During the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, the now Prime Minister sported our BGA tie!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Good luck to England tonight! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We’re bringing out a bit of German for good luck - maybe Thomas Tuchel will be using the phrase too today! “Fußballgott” means ‘football god’. Let’s hope ‘he’s on our side’ tonight… you can even use the phrase to describe a remarkable player on our ‘11-a-side’ team 😉

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A huge thank you to CTN for generously hosting us at their studios again this year! You are able to watch our meeting via the link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXkw...

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM last week via Zoom! During the meeting, three new Trustees were elected. We’re looking forward to having Ross McEwen, Isabella de Taranto and Robin Phillips on our Board and seeing the paths we can pave and strengthen.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

With Scotland and Germany out of the running, we’re still excited to cheer on England! But as a send-off, here are some great pictures from Monday night’s game. Despite the result, Borussia Dortmund London Fan Club had a great time at The Temperance in Putney.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

#FootballFridays: sadly the World Cup came to an end for Germany on Monday, after a highly dramatic game with Paraguay that ended in a penalty shootout - the first one Germany has ever lost.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Make sure to have a look at the article on their website: expressyourselfne.com/2026/06/30/k...

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Take a look at our Karneval Mask Competition winners - our Spring BGA schools project in collaboration with @EYFOLNE. Thanks again to all of the students who participated - it was fantastic to see such creativity, great use of the language and nods to German culture.

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 03/07/2026

Happy Pride, London! To mark #PrideInLondon 2026, we're flying the rainbow flag to show our support for LGBTIQ rights. #diplomatsforequality

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Come and join us for summer drinks at Albert's Schloss on 7th July, from 6:30pm! Everyone is welcome - if you are interested in coming along then contact Tamara at t.aberle@britishgermanassociation.org. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It was a fantastic event for BGA to be a part of, and many thanks to both the NRW Government and the Auslandsgesellschaft for the support and organisation of the project. We’re looking forward to hearing about upcoming projects and highlighting this milestone year for NRW!

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Alongside a roadshow with British-German centred organisations, were workshops highlighting the integral role culture, sport and the British Army’s legacy play in supporting NRW/UK relations. The event also highlighted the 20 NRW-funded projects - all with direct links to the UK.

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Rafe, previously Consul-General in Düsseldorf and now BGA’s Lead for Regions and Partnerships, was a panelist in the discussion on ‘Brexit: 10 Years on and the future for NRW/UK relations’. Robin - BGA’s Chair for North-West took part in the workshop on youth and economy.

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