Bristol from Clifton Wood, W. J. Müller. Courtesy Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery

The Bristol Anglo-German Society was formed in 1981 to further interest in the German-speaking world among the people of Bristol and surrounding districts.

The society meets at least twice monthly to attend lectures,  Konversationsabende and social events. The lectures, given by society members or guest speakers, cover a wide variety of topics. At least two of the lectures in each season are delivered in German, and the monthly Konversationsabende are often led by German-speaking members of the society.

The society organises an active social programme, with a ‘Frühschoppen’ in September, a Nikolausabend party and a summer garden party. An annual dinner is held in the autumn at which, in the last few years, principal guests have included no fewer than 7 past and present ambassadors, and one ambassador-to-be.

The Society is a registered charity, and associated with it is the Bristol Scheme Trust (also a charity), which supports young people wishing to live and work in Germany.

The annual subscription is £10, with a reduced rate of £8 for senior citizens and students. New members are welcome, and further information can be obtained from the secretary, David Stephens or the president, Professor Frank Shaw (see Contact details).