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Coming Events 2025


Sat 10th May German Heritage Seminar : Finders, Keepers, Storytellers. Exploring SA's German histories:
One talk will be given by Ruth Walter and Pauline Burger about the Wendish Heritage Trail. At Langmeil Lutheran Church, Tanunda (9.30 am - 4.30 pm). Cost: $50 (includes lunches) Part of SA History Festival. To register contact Chris Leske (0428 337 132, ejleske@internode.on.net)

Wed 14th May, 2 pm Talk: Wend/Sorb Traditional Costumes.
The Wend/Sorb culture of south east Germany has a rich tradition of ceremonial costumes. Wendish emigrants to South Australia in the mid-19th century, brought few of these costumes with them. The reasons will be discussed. Come and see a traditional wedding gown and a dance costume. This is our SA History Festival presentation. Speaker: Ruth Walter. At the Burnside Library. All welcome.

Sun 6th July, 2 pm Talk: Recent Visits to Lusatia.
Some of our members will tell us about their experiences when they visited Lusatia recently (including at Easter). At the Glynde Lutheran Homes hall (22 Avenue Rd, Glynde). All welcome.

Sun 10th August, 2 pm: Annual General Meeting
Followed by a talk by Ruth Walter and Pauline Burger about the Wendish Heritage Trail. At the Glynde Lutheran Homes hall (22 Avenue Rd, Glynde). All welcome.

Sun 19th October: Peters Hill day.
The Friends of Peters Hill Church have their annual get together and AGM. Lunch at 12 noon, church service at 1.30 pm, Annual General Meeting at 2.30 pm. For more information, contact the Secretary, Chris Fisher (mobile 0417 837 709)



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