British Residents’ Association of Switzerland

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

A change of scene this year for our Christmas Luncheon, as we all met at the Hotel Alps et Lac. BRA Members came from Bern, Fribourg, Lausanne, Zürich, Arau and over the border in France, joining members from the regions of Morat and Neuchâtel. The venue this year was just right, the meal was excellent […]

MICHAEL TYPE – “THIS IS MY LIFE”

In a very successful innovation to guest speakers invited to address our periodic luncheons, BRA Romandie-West Members gathered at the Everness hotel, Commugny, to hear ‘one of our own’ – Michael Type – recount the first 92 years of his warm, colourful and successful life. Born in London in 1932, Michael’s family lived in Surrey […]

CHRYSANTHEMA LAHR (BLACK FOREST)

A delightful place to visit during this unique event when chrysanthemums flood this idyllic Black Forest City. After a guided tour we enjoyed lunch and set off for Basel again, despite the rain and delayed trains we decided that Lahr was certainly worth a visit. Angie Meier-Jones  

WINE – TASTING

Getting together in the cozy carnotzet of the Domaine de Biolles in Founex has become an annual institution for the Romandie-West region. It’s a wonderful way to get into the spirit of autumn, warming your toes in front of the first roaring log fire of the season and supping a delicious glass of the Deblue […]

BRA NATIONAL AUTUMN LUNCH – MONTREUX

For this years National Autumn Lunch we were at the EUROTEL Montreux, which is situated on the shore of Lake Geneva. Their restaurant looks over the gorgeous views of the lake and the mountains. After a welcome aperitif in the hotel lounge/bar area, we moved across to their Bel Horizon Restaurant for a delicious lunch. […]

LUNCH AT THE HOME OF MADAME JACQUELINE DE CHOLLET

Pam Walsh had previously met Jacqueline for coffee and knowing that she was Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of the Veerni Project, a charity that provides support to young women in Rajasthan, India, invited her to speak at a proposed BRA lunch. As things turned out, Jacqueline reversed the invitation and very generously hosted […]

MINI-GOLF AND AFTERNOON TEA, INNERE ENGE, BERN

A warm and sunny afternoon saw BRA members meet at the Park Café of the Unique Hotel Innere Enge, in Bern. After a first refreshment 12 of us collected our golf club, ball and score card to start our Mini-Golf competition. The first 9 holes were relatively easy with several “holes-in-one” scores for some. Then […]

MUSEUM BARCA LARIANA, PIANELLO DEL LARIO, ITALY

The Museo della Barca Lariana was opened in 2018 in an establishment where silk was once spun. It is an attractive 18th century building with a stream running down one side to the lake below. In the 14 rooms on four floors there are 130 boats of all kinds from the early gondolas to the ‘Comballo’ […]

BRA SUMMER WINE AND CHEESE GET TOGETHER

Parties in an English Rose Garden on the Swiss Riviera High above Vevey is the village of Saint-Légier where hostess Sandra Darra, MBE welcomes “ one and all “, to her beautiful home and garden overlooking Lake Geneva for monthly lunchtime get togethers. Sandra’s hospitality is renowned and for many years she hosted community lunches […]

LAST OF THE SUMMER SUNSHINE BOAT TRIP AND LUNCH

A beautiful day for this co-regional event with Andrew Konecki, Chairman of Romandie-East region. A great opportunity to meet up with BRA Members from another region. A delicious meal and a delightful sunny crossing. Pam Walsh OBE