Österreichisch-Britische Gesellschaft / Austro-British Society (ABS)

22/10/2026

Dame Judi Dench's new memoir is titled Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, scheduled for release on October 22, 2026

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Too-Late-Make-Run-memoir/dp/0241799538

Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?: The long-awaited memoir from the beloved, award-winning British actress and icon

22/10/2026

Während es in Wien regnerisch und kalt ist, erreichen uns die ersten sonnigen Grüße aus Afrika! ☀️

Die ersten Fotos unserer Gruppe sind da – und sie sind einfach atemberaubend! So viel Sonne, so viele Eindrücke und ein Abenteuer, das gerade erst begonnen hat.

Das Reiseprogramm ist prall gefüllt mit spannenden Erlebnissen, unvergesslichen Begegnungen und jeder Menge Highlights. 🐘
Stay tuned for more info & amazing photos!

21/10/2026

The UK Ministry of Justice uses remote hearing technologies, including video platforms like Zoom or the dedicated Cloud Video Platform (CVP), to conduct digital court cases and reduce backlogs

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/remote-hearings-to-unlock-capacity-and-speed-up-justice-for-victims

Victims will see cases heard sooner under a new pilot that could transform court capacity by allowing cases to be heard by judges hundreds of miles away.

21/10/2026

On Monday the ABS Board met for their monthly session to walk through the planned events for the comming months.

There is a lot in the pipeline for you! Watch out for the invitations to come!

20/10/2026

Karl Bushby is a British former paratrooper famous for the Goliath Expedition, an unbroken walk around the world that began on November 1, 1998, in Punta Arenas, Chile.

Bushby follows two strict rules: he cannot use any motorized or mechanical transport to advance his route, and he cannot return home until he arrives completely on foot.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/13/karl-bushby-incredible-28-year-walk-home-goliath-expedition-hull

Foto credit: Karl Bushby

On his record-breaking trek, Karl Bushby was held at gunpoint, arrested, menaced by a polar bear and left by two separate girlfriends. Now he’s nearing home after 28 years – and he has a few stories to tell

19/10/2026

Ian Hill, the iconic founding bassist and longest-serving member of Judas Priest, officially announced his retirement from the band on October 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwu5fOqUMDw

Ian Hill is retiring from Judas Priest, and I want to say thank you...

18/10/2026

🐆 Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta are calling
Am Dienstag beginnt unsere neue ABS Reise! Die Victoriafälle und das Okavango-Delta zählen zu den spektakulärsten Naturerlebnissen Afrikas – und lassen sich ideal in einer attraktiven Reise kombinieren.

🔸️An den Victoriafällen erleben wir eines der größten und eindrucksvollsten Wasserwunder der Erde. Gewaltige Wassermassen, donnernde Gischt und Aussichtspunkte, die jedem die Dimension dieses UNESCO-Weltnaturerbes unmittelbar vor Augen führen. Dazu kommen Aktivitäten wie Helikopterflüge, Bootstouren oder eine Safari im angrenzenden Nationalpark.

🔹️Im Okavango-Delta erwartet uns anschließend eine der exklusivsten und leider auch teuersten Safari-Regionen Afrikas. Wasserwege, Savannen und Inseln bilden ein einzigartiges Ökosystem mit Elefanten, Löwen, Leoparden und einer außergewöhnlichen Vogelwelt. Kleine Camps sorgen für intensive Erlebnisse bei gleichzeitigem Komfort. ✅️ Stay tuned for more info and pictures!

18/10/2026

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, celebrated his birthday on October 9. He was born in 1935, making him 91 years old.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a74093723/duke-of-kent-91st-birthday-2026/

He is one of the longest-serving members of the British royal family.

17/10/2026

Climbing more than 5 flights of stairs—or roughly 50 to 70 steps (about 6 flights) per day—is identified by UK research as the "sweet spot" to significantly lower your risk of heart disease and premature death.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/climbing-stairs-linked-39-lower-risk-heart-disease-death-large-study-finds

A large review involving almost half a million participants shows why climbing just 6 flights of stairs a day could significantly boost heart health, while reducing risk of death from heart disease and other causes.

16/10/2026

Poppy Delbridge is a prominent British energy psychology practitioner, transformation strategist, author, and coach best known as the creator of Rapid Tapping®. She is credited with bringing Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping into the mainstream media and corporate wellness spaces in the UK

https://www.poppydelbridge.com/poppys-books

“ I love Poppy Delbridge. Her book is about how you’re the only thing that gets in your way and how to get out of the way. And it works. Grab your copy wherever you pick up your books and give this great book a read.”Ruby Wax The complete system is Unlock Your Power. The missing map to manife...