Time: 11:00 Display Tables 11:30 Aperitif 12:30 Lunch Place: Glockenhof Hotel, Sihlstrasse 31, Zürich Cost:  CHF 65 Members, CHF 75 Non-members Reservations:  As soon as possible and by Tuesday 20 October at the latest E-mail: joannakoch@bluewin.ch dianadivo@gmail.com info@deanlightmetals.com Our traditional lunch this year is moving to the centre of Zurich, in the historic Glockenhof Hotel. We are planning a larger space for Display Tables, welcoming Skiing with Heroes, Philip Bellamy’s unique British Naval warship models, as well as Royal British Legion and the Royal Air Forces Association members. There will be a seasonal menu with a vegetarian alternative.

Place: Restaurant Flügelrad, Basel Date: The last Tuesday of each month Reservations: Phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place If you are interested contact Jackie Pearson at: Jackie.pearson@teleport.ch or telephone 061-811-7531 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                               AUTHOR                                         To be discussed   My Cousin Rachel            DU MAURIER Daphne                    31st October 2017 The Missing Ones            GIBNEY Patricia                              28th November 2017 The Betrayals                   NEILL Fiona                                    19th December 2017

Place: Britannia Pub, Sierre Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required, just turn up This is a regular chance to catch up with friends, chat over a drink, and meet new friends. It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table. The Valais/Wallis Round Tables are now held in Sierre and is a good opportunity for both areas to meet up. Only 2 minutes’ walk from the train station, it is easy for people to get there. Added bonus…. they serve British beer, Guinness on draught and they have darts boards… any one for a game?? Deborah Gorsatt

Place: Zürich Toy Museum, Fortunagasse 15, Zürich (off Rennweg), meet downstairs; to take lift to the museum. Time: 10:50, for tour at 11:00 (participation limited to 10 members) Cost: CH10 including entrance and guided tour It is advisable to call  beforehand in case there are last minute changes. Joanna Koch: Tel:  076 3194146, e-mail: joannakoch@bluewin.ch Diana Divo: Tel: 044 9842327, e-mail: dianadivo@gmail.com Robert Dean: Tel: 052 6591156, e-mail: info@deanlightmetals.com Reservations: Diana Divo as above, also mentioning whether likely to snack afterwards.  It is a privilege that Ruth Holzer, whose mother founded the museum, and is the granddaughter of Franz Carl Weber, will give us a personal tour of the museum which will be opened especially for the BRA visit. This is a unique opportunity to visit this little bijou in one of the oldest parts of Zurich. It is small but first-rate with a collection of European playthings from the 18th to the mid-20th century.  The toys mirror in miniature the life of the respective eras: trains and steam engines bear witness to the technical revolution, dolls and their costumes illustrate fashion trends, dolls houses show the domestic life of earlier generations.  Pewter figures, antique games, wooden toys, children’s books, stoves – everything that belongs to the theme of toys […]

Place: Restaurant Flügelrad, Basel Date: The last Tuesday of each month Reservations: Phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place If you are interested contact Jackie Pearson at: Jackie.pearson@teleport.ch or telephone 061-811-7531 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                               AUTHOR                                         To be discussed   My Cousin Rachel            DU MAURIER Daphne                    31st October 2017 The Missing Ones            GIBNEY Patricia                              28th November 2017 The Betrayals                   NEILL Fiona                                    19th December 2017

Place: Hotel de Peyrou, 2000 Neuchatel Cost: CHF 50 (Drinks not included) – No shows will be charged Reservations: Joy Sandoz on Tel: 032 753 11 39 or E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com To facilitate catering, please reserve by Monday 21 November The Hotel de Peyrou is on the way down from the station, bus 107 “direction Place Pury”, arrêt: Les Rochettes. For those coming by car there is ample parking behind the restaurant. The chef de cuisine is Australian so we can guarantee a real Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.  

Place: Britannia Pub, Sierre Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required, just turn up This is a regular chance to catch up with friends, chat over a drink, and meet new friends. It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table. The Valais/Wallis Round Tables are now held in Sierre and is a good opportunity for both areas to meet up. Only 2 minutes’ walk from the train station, it is easy for people to get there. Added bonus…. they serve British beer, Guinness on draught and they have darts boards… any one for a game?? Deborah Gorsatt

Place: Auberge de Founex, Grand Rue, Founex Cost: CHF 55 (not including wine) Reservations: chairman.romandie-west@britishresidents.ch  The RW Events Team is planning to return to the Auberge this year for a three course dinner with traditional Christmas fare. The Auberge, which is in the heart of the village has excellent parking nearby. The No. 811 bus from Coppet or Nyon stops by the Auberge. Do join us again this year to ensure a splendid start to the festive season.  

Place: Restaurant Flügelrad, Basel Date: The last Tuesday of each month Reservations: Phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place If you are interested contact Jackie Pearson at: Jackie.pearson@teleport.ch or telephone 061-811-7531 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                               AUTHOR                                         To be discussed   My Cousin Rachel            DU MAURIER Daphne                    31st October 2017 The Missing Ones            GIBNEY Patricia                              28th November 2017 The Betrayals                   NEILL Fiona                                    19th December 2017