The snow had long melted, the sun shone and a hint of spring lay in the air. We had indeed chosen the date well in reserving this ancient hostelry for RW Region’s first 2019 social gathering, held on 20 February. Whilst health and other reasons reduced the initial 29 reservations, 21 Members and their guests […]
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) one of the most important artists of all, has shaped the modern art of the 20th century like no other. With over 30 of his works, the Fondation Beyeler owns one of the largest and most high quality Picasso collections worldwide. The Young Picasso – Blue and Pink Period transforms temporarily the […]
On 15th February 12 of us caught the funiculaire and arrived at the Petit Hotel for our traditional fondue Neuchateloise. The moon was shining, the fields were covered in snow and we had a delightful stroll to the hotel. The fondue was excellent, the wine flowed, and the conversation was lively. An enjoyable evening! Joy […]
Five intrepid art lovers went to see the Kokoschka retrospective at the Zürich Kunsthaus on Saturday 9th February. The artist, almost a vagabond, lived in Vienna, a long time in England before ending his years and changing his nationality in Switzerland. He remained true to his art, not wavering to cubism or other modern movements. […]
The exhibition ‘Factories’ is a selection of 30 photographs from the private collection of Phil and Rosella Rolla. Club members were able to enjoy an interesting guided visit at the foundation in Bruzella, Val di Muggio. On such a beautiful sunny day we were able to take in the wonderful scenery on our way to […]
BRA members travelled to Sion town, not only from the Valais, but also from Lausanne and Zurich. Many were glad to see the Union Jack flying outside the restaurant, which made it obvious where they should meet up. We were warmly welcomed at the Restaurant Paradiso “Chez Chou” where we celebrated the Chinese New Year […]
11 BRA Members went to see a play at the Theater am Käfigturm in Berne on 24th January and what a great time we had! We were carried away in a dizzy whirl of laughter, love, folly, and wisdom. George Bernard Shaw wrote Pygmalion a hundred years ago and it reflects how our values have […]
No, not another boring commentary on Brexit by someone who knows nothing, but part of the text of a Walt Whitman poem set to music by Ralph Vaughan Williams . . . What a lovely surprise we had on the 20th January in the KKL Luzern, a visit arranged by the BRA with a table […]
Again this year 9 BRA members met up for a cheese fondue evening at the “Au Vieux Valais” restaurant in Sion old town. We had fantastic food, wine and finished off with a delicious apricot sorbet (some of us added an apricot schnapps) As you will see from the photos, a great time was had […]
Thirteen cheese lovers and one dog met up at The British Cheese Centre in the Zurich Viaduct Markthalle, for what has now become for some of us an annual event of enjoying British cheese and fine drinks. Mike Fontana-Jones, the British owner, has the largest selection of quality British cheeses in the world outside of […]