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Bowling at Strike · Bielefeld
13:00–14:00 · €18 fee
Bowling is included; shoe rental, drinks and any extras are paid separately.
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Events, book club & networking.
Speaking English with other people who are learning it, outside of any course room. Everyone is welcome, whether you take a course with us or not.
Book club
One book, two months, one evening a month.
Currently reading
Little Wonder
Sophie Chen Keller
Our December 2026–January 2027 read. Start reading now: we’ll discuss the first half in December and the second half in January. Read at your own pace and bring your thoughts to the table.
See the book on Goodreads →When
Every first Monday of the month
6.30 pm, one evening a month.
Where
The Library in Bielefeld
Free to join, no registration needed.
Rhythm
A new book every two months
Half a book per meeting, in English.
The archive
All the books we have read so far
Covers, dates and a Goodreads link for every book, from Behold the Dreamers in 2018 to our latest completed read, Kin.
How the reading rhythm works
We read one half of a book per month and start a new book every two months. We are now reading Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller: we’ll discuss the first half in December 2026 and the second half in January 2027.
December
First half
Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller
January
Second half
Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller
Events
Pub crawls, walks, karaoke.
Our latest event updates. Bring a friend, bring your English, no level required. Register directly with your email address; event registration and newsletter subscription are separate.
Save the dates · 2027
A year of good company.
Twelve ways to meet people, try something different and speak English together. All times are local to Bielefeld. Sign up below; we’ll confirm your registration and send payment details by email. Exact meeting points will follow where not yet listed.
Sketch & Social
Draw & Chat
18:00–19:45 · €28 fee
Materials are included; drinks and snacks can be ordered separately at the venue.
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Walk & Talk — Spring Edition
Fresh air & good company
13:00–14:00 · €8 fee
Join us for a relaxed walk around Obersee and friendly conversation in English.
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Karaoke Night
Mic drop & mingle
20:00–21:30 · €12 fee
Sing with us until 21:30, then stay longer on your own if you like.
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Game Night
Play Taboo, Monopoly or Activity with us in English.
18:00–20:00 · €16 fee
Bring your playful side for an evening of games, laughter and English conversation.
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Brunch on the Blanket
A picnic brunch with good company
10:00–11:30 · €19 fee
Food, drinks and fun English-speaking company are included.
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Walk & Talk
Castle paths & conversations
13:00–14:00 · €8 fee
Explore the paths around Bielefeld’s Sparrenburg with us and chat in English along the way.
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Ice Cream Tasting in Bielefeld
Scoop & social
13:00–14:00 · €8 fee
Our company is included; choose and pay for your own ice cream.
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Pick, Walk & Talk
Apple picking
13:00–14:00 · €8 fee
Pick apples, enjoy the fresh air and share a little conversation in English.
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Fall Pub Crawl
A taste of UK pub culture, right here in Bielefeld.
19:00–21:00 · €18 fee
Join us for a social evening exploring pubs and chatting in English.
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Craft a Little Christmas
Paint your own Christmas decorations
13:00–14:30 · €32 fee
Materials, snacks and drinks are included; a minimum of 3 participants is required.
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Bielefeld Christmas Market Walk
Bielefeld Christmas Market
16:00–17:00 · €8 fee
Enjoy Bielefeld’s Christmas market with festive English conversation and good company.
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