The signing of an Armistice to end the “War to end All Wars” took place in a railway carriage in the Compiègne Forest of France on 11 November 1918. As the 100th Anniversary of that special moment fell on a Sunday, for logistical reasons, the British Embassy brought forward the date for this year’s Swiss […]
Twenty one members and two guests attended this event were happy to be warm and cosy inside the Osteria Gallo d’Oro on a dull rainy day. After circulating during the aperitives on the covered, heated terrace, we moved in to the smaller dining-room just the right size for our group and set apart from the […]
With the perfect weather, the arrival by boat which goes back and forth every 15-20 minutes for visitors to the Villa, set the mood for this day. Romantic Lake Como, fascinating collections in a villa left intact by the previous owner to the FAI, and lovingly maintained by them, followed by lunch outside further along […]
We were a mixed bunch at this month’s brunch in Sierre but that didn’t stop the conversation from flowing. How could we resist Chanterelle mushrooms “en croute”, or the tasty well garnished pancakes, or even the freshly prepared salads. A trip to Zenhäusern bakery and tea-room also requires tasting some of the delicious pastries… Our […]
We had our usual Valaisan blue skies for the annual Anglophone Brisolée. Although this was not a BRA event, there were many BRA Members present, which was great to catch up and non-members who were new people to meet. When we arrived Cynthia had decorated the wooden tables with wine leaves, fruits, nuts and orange […]
For the second time members visited the Haus Zum Rech to glance this time at a recreation by the city archives of photos of religious buildings that disappeared at the Reformation or later, particularly interesting was the St Anna Chapel superimposed on the shoe department which now stands in its place. Afterwards a chat in […]
On a warm and sunny September afternoon six Members met at the charming restaurant “Le Moulinet” in the picturesque town of Estavayer-Le-Lac to enjoy a Chinese lunch together. Afterwards our carriage, drawn by two well-groomed horses, was awaiting us to take us on a rather jerky ride through the beautiful forest of the Cheyres Nature […]
The first meeting with a talk by Peter Arengo Jones was so popular that a second was planned with his speech concentrating more on the Anglo-Prussian relationship in view of the Franco Prussian war. The museum had a small well displayed exhibition and an excellent one-woman recreation of the visit. Diana Divo
This year Rolls Royce was the subject. Although quite some way from Zürich a few car enthusiasts trekked down to Glarner land and thoroughly enjoyed their visit which was made better by the welcoming hospitality of the Glarus English Club. It is hoped that our two clubs will meet again soon. Diana Divo
Once again boiling hot, as is usual for our summer barbecue! This year we had to change plans and everyone bought cold meats along. The no grilling restriction applied to us as the hut we hold the event in is too near to the woods. Nobody minded and so we enjoyed the day just as […]