What is the Bonn English Network?

Bonn English Network alias  BEN began as a printed monthly newsletter in 1999 following the British Embassy move to Berlin as well as  the American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand .. the list is endless .. Embassies.  Local expats were in a quandry. How were we all going to keep in touch with one another?  The many international and English-speaking clubs and associations  wondered how they could attract new  members and promote their events.  So I  started publishing a simple A4 sized newslettter in bright pink (easy to find !) and called it Bonn English Newsletter.

Alex at the English Shop in Cologne sponsored a six month trial of KEN (K for Cologne) for  customers which is how John  Hurd who picked up a KEN in the English Shop and I connected.  Eventually BEN went online.

John Hurd has been writing & reviewing regularly for BEN for about five years.  He is a keen photographer and his band reviews are extremely popular with the bands as well as BEN readers. l

The Webmaster is Steve – another Brit in Bonn – there are a lot of us about.  Hope you enjoy our articles and do let us have your features, views, news.

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Welcome to Bonn

Welcome to the Bonn English Network website.

Our aim is to provide an information base and offer a social network for English speaking people living and working in and around the Bonn and Cologne area of Germany.
Our site offers tips on living in Germany, as well as information on what’s happening in the area, reviews of events and ideas for where to go and what to do whilst you are here.
We hope you will enjoy visiting our pages and perhaps we will meet you personally at one of our get-togethers.

We look forward to reading your useful comments and your tips for newcomers.

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How to get English TV in Bonn?

Can I watch English TV in Bonn or Cologne? Where can I buy a receiver? Where can I … ? What is …  in German?  Does Freesat or Freeview work in Germany?  Who will set up my satellite dish?  Who knows … … ? Where can I buy … ?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Ask us your question and there’s a good chance through that our network will already know the answer and if we don’t someone we know will. Email:  bonnenglishnetwork@gmx.de

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