English Speaking Business and Social Clubs in Hamburg Note: The information on this webpage is just some of the important and useful information that can be found on pages 259-263 of our club publication Hamburg in Your Pocket and pages 67-70 in our publication Bloom Where You're Planted. Learn more about these great books and how you can order them on our Publications page. There are many English speaking clubs, organizations, agencies, and representatives in Hamburg. Many of these organizations can help you keep up your ability to speak English, and most offer opportunities to meet new people. Their members have knowledge of the city that could prove invaluable in helping you get settled, make friends, and feel comfortable in Hamburg. You may also wish to refer to The Hamburger - Top Info as it always contains a directory of English speaking organizations.  American
Club of Hamburg, e.V. (information updated May 2002)
Contact: Jürgen Abel, President Monthly luncheons with guest speakers. Celebrating all American holidays. American Women's Club of Hamburg, e.V. (This is our club!)
Address: Postfach 55 10 66, 22570 Hamburg, Germany A women's social club with various monthly activities. All nationalities are eligible for membership. Amerikazentrum
Hamburg e.V. (information
updated June 2003) Address: Curiohaus, Rothenbaumchaussee
15, 20148 Hamburg Library services with over 9000 English publications available to the general public, readings by authors, and extensive information for studying in America (as well as au pair and exchange opportunities). Amerika-Gesellschaft of Hamburg, e.V.
Contact: Dr. Ingo Zuerbeir Monthly luncheon/program, meetings and other activity/interest groups. Anglo-German
Club (information
updated June 2003) Contact: Frau Brigitta Fischer-Zernin
und Silke Körner, Secretaries Businessmen's club with restaurant facilities - women prohibited at lunchtime. Anglo-German
International Women's Association, e.V. (AGIWA)
Contact: Karin Bude, (040) 8 70 51
52 or Monthly meetings and activities, including visits to places of interest. British and Commonwealth Ladies' Luncheon Club
Contact: British Studies Information Centre Monthly luncheons and other activities. British
Club of Hamburg (information
updated May 2003)
E-mail: mail@british-club-hamburg.de Social and cultural events for native English speakers. The British Council (NOT the British Counsulate)
Address: Rothenbaumchaussee 34, 20148
Hamburg (Rotherbaum) English-language library, films, social functions and Educational Information Service for study in the U.K. British
Decorative and Fine Arts Society of Hamburg (BRIDFAS)
Address: c/o Grotiusweg 7, 22587
Hamburg Monthly lectures and study days in English. Caledonian
Society (information
updated June 2003) Contact: John Houston Club for Scottish expats and people with close connections to Scotland. German-American
Women's Club (DAFC)
Contact: Uta Krohn Monthly meetings, numerous philanthropic projects and support of the German-American Student and Youth Exchange Program. Meets several times a month to further friendships. Deutsch-Britische
Gesellschaft (information
updated March 2002)
Contact: Dr. G von Bismarck Lectures and luncheons with British VIPs. The English Speaking Union
Address: Postfach 10 39 01, 20027 Hamburg Meetings and lectures to promote international understanding and friendship through the English language. First Hanseatic Toastmasters® Club (information updated June 2003)(Not listed in Hamburg In Your Pocket, but highly recommended by AWCH member Kirsten G.) Contact: Carolyn Kelly, President An international Toastmasters® club that focuses on improving communication skills through public speaking. The club provides a supportive learning environment where members practice speaking, listening, and leadership skills at meetings three times a month. The Hamburg club conducts meetings in English but has members from many nationalities. The
Hamburg English-Language Teaching Association (HELTA)
HELTA Address: HELTA e.V., Josephstr.
15, 22041 Hamburg Provides a venue for teachers of English as a foreign language to meet, socialize, and exchange teaching tips and information on job opportunities. H7
Hash House Running Club (information updated June 2003)Website: http://www.hamburghash.de H7 stands for Hansestadt Hamburg Hash House Harriers Hummel Hummel, a running and social club that meets every two weeks for a 4-6 km run in various locations around Hamburg. The Hash House Harriers are a world wide organization with over 1600 chapters. See their web page for the latest run locations. Meets every other Sunday at 2 p.m. during the winter months and on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. during the summer. Recommended by club member Linda M. International Women's Club of Hamburg, e.V.
Contact: Susan Kubica, President To promote a spirit of friendship, acceptance and understanding among all nationalities. There is a monthly luncheon as well as numerous activities. Ladies' Christian Fellowship of St. Thomas à Becket Church
Contact: Jane Ziesemer, Chair, (04106) 37 97 Meet monthly, encourage fellowship in the church and fundraising for church. Professional Women's Forum, e.V.
Contact: Pat Pledger International networking group providing contact and exchange between women at a professional business level through monthly gatherings. Women's
Council of Hamburg (Hamburger Landesfrauenrat)
Address: Grindelallee 43, 20146 Hamburg The Landesfrauenrat is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization. It is the umbrella organization for approximately 75 women's clubs based in Hamburg. The member clubs include professional organizations, political parties, religious groups, cultural groups, and charity and volunteer organizations.  Know of other English Speaking Organizations in the Hamburg Area?
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