Welcome to the BGA
Welcome to the BGA and our website. The Association exists to promote understanding and to forge links between Britain and Germany. We have a history going back more than 50 years and today the BGA continues to play a vital role in forging relationships between our two countries.
We are currently building our membership and attract support from those involved in business, politics and the arts. I hope you will participate in some of our many activities and if you are not already a member, consider joining the BGA.
Thank you for logging on
Stephen Watson, BGA Chairman
BGA Webcasts
Stephen Watson introduces the work of the BGA and welcomes you to the website.
Click on this link to view the Webcast
"The Germany I didn't know"
Lecture given by Professor Fritz Stern of Columbia University
Recorded at the German Embassy in London on 27 March 2008
Click on this link to listen to the lecture
"Diplomats in Dialogue"
The British and the German Ambassadors talk to Stephen Watson
Click on this link to watch the interview
Youthbridge pupils
For our Youthbridge pupils why not Click here to visit the Voyage website.
For events in and around London and a chance to meet other Germans on- and offline please visit
Please visit Germany Today to find out more about further events and news regarding Germany
Events
We hold a number of regular events - Click here for more information.
 The Brutonmuseum is exhibiting the works of the german-born sculptor Ernst Blensdorf (1896-1976). The exhibition contains over 200 items including 30 wood sculptors, over 50 ceramics and terracottas. Some of th items are also on sale.The entrance i...
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| The Annual Polo match is held at the Ham Polo Club Prices: £60 lunch £25 picnic Further details to follow...
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 This exhibition of work by the artists Henry Tietzsch-Tyler and Nick Trench is the first in a series of contemporary art exhibitions to be presented by the BGA at 34, Belgrave Square. Henry Tietzsch-Tyler is an Anglo-German painter working out of the...
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| The British Germ,an Association invites you to their Study Visit to Bad Honnef, Germany. This 4 day trip includes visits to Königswinter and Bonn. For more information and to book, please look at the attached information and booking form...
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| A chance to see the Deutsche Bank's art collection in a private and exclusive event, hosted by Deutsche Bank's Art Curator Tickets £25, including drinks reception Venue: Deutsche Bank, Winchester House 1 Great Winchester Street, London, EC2N 2D...
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 The London Bach Society and Youthbridge present:The Youthbridge Bachfest 2008 Programme: TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER at 11.00am – 12.30pm First Communication workshop at the BGA Conference Room, at 34 Belgrave Square, followed by lunch. At 2.00pm we w...
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| The Nutcracker Ball 2008 will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, London. Further details to follow For information on tickets and sponsorship opportunites please contact the BGA Office...
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| the BGA would like to invite its members to its Annual Christmas Reception at 34 Belgrave Square, which promises festive fun and refreshments. Further details to follow...
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Latest News
All BGA News (including Youthbridge, Region and Affiliate events) will be reported in our News Page - Click here to go to this page. More detailed news reports may appear in the relevant area of the website.
50th AGM of the BGA
The 50th AGM of the British German Association was held in London last night - 3 July 2008. It was attended by members from across the UK, including a number of new members attending for the very first time. Stephen Watson, the BGA's chairman, report...
Cheque Giving at the Royal Latin School
On the 26th June, Jacqueline Jardine from the Volkswagen Group UK presented a Cheque to Robert Cooper, Headmaster of the Royal Latin School. During the Annual Prize Giving Evening Volkswagen agreed to become the Youthbridge partner for the Royal Lati...
Youthbridge Calendar 2009
The Youthbridge calendar 2009 is taking shape. Now we need your help to raise funds. Corporations can sponsor a page for £500 and individuals can have their name added for £50.
For more information please see the attached information.
Please su...
The Youthbridge Awards (Southern Schools)
The Youthbridge Award For excellence in German for the three best Pre-GCSE students of our Youthbridge Schools
Held on 25th June 2008, at 2.15pm, at the Goethe-Institut London
The Awards were presented by Darius Rahimi, Cultural Attaché at the ...
The Youthbridge Award (Northern Schools)
The Youthbridge Awardf or excellence in German for the three best Pre-GCSE students of our Youthbridge Schools
Held on 24th June 2008, at 2.15pm, at the Friesland School in Nottingham
The awards were presented by Mrs Margaret Steinitz, artistic...
The Bach Award 2008
Initiated and supported by The London Bach Society for students of German and Music went to Samuel Speight
of King Edward VI School, Lichfield The London Bach Society gives the Bach Award annually to a Youthbridge student for progress in German and ...
BGA Parliamentary Day 2008
The BGA hosted its annual Parliamentary Day at the Palace of Westminster on 9th June. The Shadow Secretary of State of Defence, Dr Liam Fox MP, was the guest of honour. Dr Fox spoke about the need for more cooperation from NATO allies in the campaign...
New Youthbridge School
Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham in Worcestershire joined Youthbridge with a Cheque Presentation on the 5th June 2008.
Ute Wegener, Chairman of Youthbridge hands over a cheque for £1,500 to The Headteacher, Mr Bernard Roberts.
The Sponsor...
Tiffin Grammar School Cheque Giving Ceremony
On the 16th May, Dr Ulrich Hoppe, Director General of the German-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry presented a cheque for £1,500 for German studies at the Tiffin Grammar School for boys in Kingston-upon-Thames to Mr Sean Heslop, Headteacher....
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington wins Awards for writing about Germany
A Level German students entered essays for the Independent-Bosch Technology Horizon Award 2008. The competition is organised by the British-German Association Youthbridge section and the essay title was: ‘How is technology and engineering driving cha...
Cheque Giving Ceremony at Congleton School, Cheshire
Vesta Coulson, PA to the Managing Director at Siemens Congleton, who are sponsoring the school with
£1,500 annually, said: “The Youthbridge initiative with Congleton High School is an excellent scheme which
will greatly enhance the learning ...
Youthbridge Competition for years 5 to 10
Youthbridge invites all Youthbridge school students to describe in German how they celebrate either Easter, Halloween or Christmas.
There are a multitude of prizes available.
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Youthbridge Calendar 2009 competition
Youthbridge invites all students from Youthbridge Schools to participate in this competition. The winning entries will not only be in the 2009 Youthbridge calendar but will also win £95 each.
So sharpen your pencils and get drawing or painting....