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On this page we will keep you up to date about every event of the German YMCA
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We provide cultural and leisure-time activities, as well as advice, support and help for German-speaking people, their international friends, and the local community. We also run an au pair service, a volunteer service and a parent-toddler group.

30/07/2026

🎉💙 Celebrating an unforgettable year! 💙🎉

Our wonderful volunteers have reached the end of their year at the German YMCA, and our members, friends and community came together to celebrate them in style! 🥳

This year, Luzie, Mirjam, Laura and Lena have made an incredible difference through their work with the German YMCA and our amazing partners:
💙 Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
💙 PIP
💙 stjamesandstjohnschool

From supporting toddlers, older people and adults with learning disabilities, to organising community events, learning Makaton, making lifelong friendships and embracing life in London, you’ve inspired us all.

Thank you for your kindness, enthusiasm and dedication. We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see where life takes you next.

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️

08/07/2026

📚✨ FREE HISTORICAL TALK ✨📚

How has Christianity shaped England and the English nation?

Join acclaimed historian and author Bijan Omrani for a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential forces in English history. This engaging talk will delve into the stories, ideas, and events that have helped shape the nation we know today.

After the talk, stay for coffee, cake, and conversation.

📍 The Brothers Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel W2
🕑 Thursday 9th July at 2pm
🎟 Free drop-in event
💛 Donations welcome

Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of history, culture, and lively discussion!

30/06/2026

🎻☀️ Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music at the Schubert Society of Britain’s Summer Concert.

Featuring acclaimed musicians Madeleine Mitchell (violin) and Lorna Griffitt (piano), the programme includes:

🎼 Beethoven – Violin Sonata No. 10
🎼 Schubert – Impromptu No. 3
🎼 Brahms – Violin Sonata No. 3

📅 Thursday 2 July 2026
🕑 2.00pm – 3.10pm
📍 St James’s Church, Sussex Gardens, London W2 3UD

Admission is FREE, with donations warmly welcomed. Tea,coffee and cake follows at the Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace W2.

Come and enjoy a wonderful summer afternoon of classical music in the heart of London.

04/06/2026

🎉 Happy Volunteers’ Week 2026! 🎉

This week, we proudly celebrate and thank all of our past and present German and international volunteers whose time, energy and dedication make such a difference to our community!

Through their support, we are able to support charity and community partners including PiP (Pursuing Independent Paths), AJR (Association of Jewish Refugees), St John’s & St James Primary School, Friends of St Mary’s Hospital, and many others. Our volunteers also play a vital role in helping deliver the German YMCA’s weekly community programme, bringing people together through friendship, support, wellbeing activities and community engagement.

Whether serving behind the scenes, supporting events, welcoming guests, working at local charities, or contributing their skills and enthusiasm, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for your commitment, kindness and generosity. We salute you all! 🙌❤️

12/05/2026

Thursday at the German YMCA!☕📖

We’re delighted to welcome military poet Clive Sanders for a powerful afternoon of poetry and reflection. Having served much of his career in the British Army and travelled extensively to conflict zones, Clive will share a moving collection of poems inspired by his experiences of war, service and humanity.

Clive is also Poet in Residence for our partner charity Never Such Innocence.

The talk will be followed by tea, coffee and cake. All are warmly welcome.

📍 German YMCA @ Lancaster Hall Hotel 35 Craven Terrace W2
🕑 Thursday at 2PM
🎟️ Free to attend – donations welcome!

06/05/2026

🌼✨ May is blooming at the German YMCA! ✨🌼

From ballet and beautiful music to poetry and culture - we’ve got something for everyone this month 💛

🎭 Royal Opera House: Sleeping Beauty (Parts I & II)
A magical ballet experience across two Wednesdays (6 & 13 May at 2pm)

🥂 May Lunch (7 May)
Celebrate spring with German Maibowle, a seasonal lunch & live music 🎶 - (Fully booked)

📝 Talk Series: Clive Sanders (14 May)
A powerful afternoon of poetry and reflection at 2pm

🎶 Live Music Highlights
✨ Elvina Duo (20 May) – harp & flute with a modern twist
✨ Schubertiade Concert (21 May) – piano classics in a beautiful church setting

🎬 Documentary Afternoon (27 May)
“The Organ Symphony” – a fascinating musical story

♠️ Skat Evening (27 May)
Cards, community & a bit of competition!

🎨 Art Adventures (28 May)
Get creative with Mexican textile weaving – no experience needed

Come for the culture, stay for the coffee, cake & community ☕🍰

14/04/2026

🎶 Schubertiade Concert – Thursday 16 April, 2pm 🎶

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of live music at our April Schubertiade 🌿

Enjoy vibrant chamber music for flute, oboe, and piano, performed by the wonderful trio:
✨ Jane Harris
✨ Graham Salter
✨ Christopher Taylor

Set in the lovely surroundings of St. James’s Church, Sussex Gardens (W2 3UD), it’s the perfect way to spend a relaxed spring afternoon in London 🌸

After the concert, we’ll continue the conversation back at the German YMCA with coffee, tea, and cake ☕🍰

💛 Admission is free – donations warmly welcome
🚶‍♀️ No booking required – just come along!

Bring a friend, take a moment to unwind, and enjoy some truly uplifting music 🎼

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Address

35 Craven Terrace
London
W23EL

Telephone

020 7723 5684

Website

http://www.german-ymca.org.uk/

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