A Taste of Germany Downunder ...

A Showcase of Products and Services on offer from the German speaking community (German, Swiss and Austrian) will be held between 9am and 4pm on Sunday 21 May 2006. The event will promote small businesses such as bakers, butchers, restaurants, travel agents, cultural institutions and other small producers and service providers located in the Manly/Warringah/Pittwater area. The Small Business Showcase will be held in the hall of the Queenscliff Surf Pavillion, North Steyne. Admission is free.

The Showcase aims at increasing the awareness of these products and services both amongst Australians and Germans in the area, and will create a better understanding, appreciation and a bridge between these communities.

All proceeds from the Showcase will go to the ‘Action Against Poverty’ Program (www.actionagainstpoverty.org.au), which helps families out of poverty in Manado, Indonesia. This community initiative started in 2005, and is supported by the Manly Mayor, Council, and many churches, organizations and businesses in the Manly region. A stand promoting ‘Action Against Poverty’ will also be located at the German Showcase.

There is a range of opportunities for local organizations and businesses to participate and to support the Small Business Showcase. This could be by either supplying products or services for free, by providing raffle prizes, or by making a business donation to ‘Action Against Poverty’. Business donations are fully tax deductible.

For further information please contact Bernd Martin on 0412 559 518 or email martinbe50@hotmail.com