A Summer Celebration

AJR were delighted to celebrate their London volunteers at the auspicious German House in Belgrave Square on 2 July, at the invitation of The Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, Tania Freiin von Uslar-Gleichen.

The celebration was shared with  Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP) to mark their 60th anniversary. ARSP works with young Germans and Poles who volunteer for one year as symbolic acceptance of the responsibility for the consequences of National Socialism. AJR’s intern from ARSP, Julie Manseck, along with two of her colleagues, spoke movingly about what their year of volunteering has meant to them.

AJR Chairman, Andrew Kaufman MBE, took the opportunity to thank their volunteers who provide such a valuable and appreciated service to members. While he did not want to single out anyone in particular it was difficult not to give a special mention to two of AJR’s wonderful volunteers who continue to give selflessly despite being over 95 years old themselves, Hortense Gordon and Peter Wayne.

As well as a delightful reception buffet, guests were invited to tour the current exhibition ‘Finchleystraße – German artists in exile in Great Britain and beyond 1933-4’ led by the curator from the Ben Uri Gallery.

Photos below copyright Adam Soller Photography