Dear Stammtisch Friends,
After a felt ten year absence, summer has eventually reached the North East again. I am sure you are all getting plenty of use out of your BBQs and have those beers chilled for the weekend.
Before you’re all heading off on holiday, here are a few suggestions that you may be interested in:
Every year, the German children’s group travels for a weekend to the castle in Featherstone (near Haltwhistle). This year the trip is from 27 to 29 September and our Stammtisch member Silvie Fish would like to invite other Germans (with or without children) to come along. Of course, non-German speaking partners are also very welcome.
Departure is on Friday evening and the return journey on Sunday afternoon. It is also possible to stay for one night only or simply come for a visit during the day. The plan is to cook, eat, drink and go for walks and for the kids there are also stories, crafts, treasure hunts etc. There are smaller rooms (usually for families with smaller children) and large rooms to sleep in. It’s all about the ambience rather than luxury. And this year the teenagers also get their own area to hang out in. Cost including food is £50 (simply half for one night), as long as we have a minimum of 25 people per night (which shouldn’t be a problem. Payment is in advance either by cheque or transfer and if you’re interested simply email Silvie by 1 September (indicating number of people/nights) – silviefish@yahoo.com
If you enjoyed our nights in the Mansion House, you may want to look for Gunther’s Memories of the Blackforest. On Sunday, 28 July, his stall will feature for the first time at Newcastle’s Quayside and you can pop down there for some German sausages and Spaetzle. We will keep you updated on where you’ll find Gunther in the region.
I also recently found ‘Rettich/Radi‘ in my local Morrisson’s. It’s called Mooli here and all the Bavarians will know, it goes excellent with your Brez’n & Bier!
Stammtisch 
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