” The course of true love never did run smooth “,( act 1,sc.i ) when it came to the relationship between me, as organizer, and the human and natural elements involved in this event. The saga began when the owner of the restaurant where the pre performance dinner was to be held, telephoned the previous […]
It was a pleasure to organize this event for an enthusiastic and discerning group of attendees, representing five of the BRA regions, two members coming from as far away as the Grisons. A pleasant, if uninspiring fish lunch at the Swiss Chalet restaurant over, we wandered in small groups down the rather steep slopes of […]
We started our evening by selecting our pizzas from the wide choice on offer, including gluten free and lactose free for those with food intolerances. Our group of nine was comprised mainly of BRA members, including Sandra Darra, who came all the way from Vevey to join in the fun, we also welcomed some newcomers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nestle has a very close relationship with the town of Vevey. Its HQ, located in the town, has the Alimentarium on the lakefront, two product discount shops, and there was the Nestle. I write ” was ” for when this report is published in the Bulletin the company will be in the process of actively […]
We managed to round up 10 enthusiastic players for our Bowling evening in Conthey, close to Sion. Following our meal, we donned our bowling shoes and divided into two groups. Admittedly, gutters were more frequent than strikes but we took it in our stride and every-one was in good spirits 🙂 Rosy proved to be […]
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 […]
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 […]