After a real flurry of emails about whether or not we could walk if it rained there was general agreement that we could. Under that stress Diana Divo described herself as “not a manager but a worrier”. We find her a great organiser, and since worrying meant that she had reconnoitred our route 3 times, […]
The Limmat walk was an excellent idea and I think all 10 participants were delighted to discover such a charming unknown walk in perfect weather and ideal company. Thank you so much, Diana. That we should have by chance arrived on Mike’s last day at the Cheese Shop was a strange coincidence. Sad […]
Covid-19 provided the excellent idea for an afternoon meeting out-of-doors. Following a snack and good chat outside Richi’s friendly little bar we set off up the Allmend beside the meandering Sihl for a lovely autumn walk. We watched dozens of dogs playing with each other and with the teasing crows and our conversations also covered […]
In July Members from the BRA NE Region visited the Fork and Bottle for a lunch of fish and chips… or some other plate if one so wished. Seating outside under the trees is always convivial and it didn’t rain! A good time was had by all. 🙂 In fact the Fork and Bottle is […]
The BRA NE Region traditional New Year’s gathering had some added zest when it kicked-off with a good social meeting at The British Cheese Stand in Zurich’s Markthalle. It is a totally casual get-together at Mike Jones’s stand and visibly enjoyed by all. The conversation flowed and Joanna Koch thanked us all for coming and […]
We did not have enough members to justify a separate tour for BRA but a few intrepid (chocoholics?) joined a public tour in English later that day. It may sound a failure but everyone agreed it was excellent and informative and highly recommended. Many members regretted they could not come but were out of Switzerland. […]
At the last minute we had to change the date from Tuesday 9 July to Thursday 11 July, nevertheless twelve old, new and prospective members plus two dogs could enjoy a jolly lunch together. Weather a bit too cold to sit outside. Most of us enjoyed the delicious Fish and Chips, served on a strip […]
Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s birthday at the beautiful Belvoir Park Restaurant, near Enge station. The weather was not very kind but we gathered under the Terrace awning and could still enjoy views of the Belvoir Garden. Dani Schulz, our bagpipe player of many years welcomed everyone, mingled with guests and played in the surrounding garden. […]
Monica Shah, a BRA Member has just opened this Centre which upholds the British tradition of early and diverse education – education is not just schooling. Robin Hull, Director of the Zurich Hull School gave a comprehensive survey of all aspects of schooling in Switzerland. We enjoyed an informal buffet lunch and meeting with […]
We are grateful to the Zurich Reformation Ambassador, Protestant Minister Catherine McMillan. Last year she led us through an afternoon on Zwingli, who introduced the Reformation into Switzerland. It was a different approach to the Reformation in Germany. It gave rise to a welfare state in Switzerland, laid the foundation for the UN and eventually […]