 Summer Party
 On 17th June we had our Summer Party to celebrate the 150th Anniversary with the traditional Jazz Band Dixie Ticklers. A good crowd enjoyed the music and the buffet. £180 was collected to support the German Seamen’s Mission. Many thanks to the donors!
New Venue for Thanksgiving Service
This year our Service of Thanksgiving was scheduled to take place in one of the German Churches. For the bigger capacity and better location we have changed the venue to St James’s Church, Sussex Gardens, London W2. This is within walking distance of the German YMCA, where we will have a reception afterwards. The time remains at 4.00 pm as announced in our 150th Anniversary Programme. An invitation will follow to all members shortly.
Still collecting…
If you have spare things, we are still collecting: DVDs for the Seamen’s Mission or towels for The Connection at St Martin’s in the Field (helping the homeless). Not to forget anything sellable for our Bring & Buy on 25th September to support The Olive Tree Campaign.
Hello United Kingdom!
 I would like to introduce myself, the new volunteer at the German YMCA in London.
My name is Philipp Koch and I am 20 years old. In my leisure-time I like to meet my friends. We play basketball together or make some music, which is a big passion of mine. After finishing school this spring I am looking forward to the next year in the U.K. It is a big pleasure to me to work in the YMCA. I am glad to meet new people and hope that these current “foreigners” will change to new friends of mine. The next year will be full of new experiences, which I am very excited about. I am sure that we will have a great time together!
See you in September,
Philipp
150th Anniversary Reception at the German Embassy
The German Ambassador has invited our friends and members to a reception at the German Embassy on 3rd November to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the German YMCA in London. As places are limited, will any member who would like to attend please advise our Programme Secretary, Udo Bauer, by 15th September at the latest. If more members wish to attend than there are places, the names of all interested will be entered into a draw.
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