VISIT TO THE MUSEO FISOGNI, TRADATE, ITALY
BRA Members had an absolutely fantastic day out and lunch which was enjoyed by all, followed by a very interesting guided visit to signor Fisogni’s private collection of petrol pumps and paraphernalia – he has over 6000 bits and pieces !!!! Beverly Ortelli
RW – CORONATION CELEBRATION
BRA Members and guests met in the beautiful grounds of the Chateau De Bossey, a new venture this year as BRA RW joined forces with the BSCC (British Swiss Chamber of Commerce) to celebrate the coronation of HM King Charles III in style. We were met with the skirl of bagpipes playing and during the evening […]
Shakespeare at Château de Chillon (Romeo and Juliet)
BRA Members met up at Château de Chillon to watch Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
2023 BRA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SPRING LUNCHEON
It was a happy gathering of members at the AGM all looking forward to hearing how the BRA had fared over the last year. The AGM ran smoothly and our Chairwoman got through the agenda with no opposition from the members and nobody voted against anything. Following this and whilst waiting for the Ambassador to […]
WALK AMONGST THE NARCISSI AT LES PLÉIADES
Here we go again I thought when Andrew emailed to say there were no narcissi at Les Pléiades for the advertised Narcissus Walk. Did we still wish to go? Of course, we did! Walks with Andrew are always more than just what it says on the tin. On the day, Di and I from France […]
NEUCHÂTEL: CORONATION CELEBRATION
BRA Members met at the hotel Apls et Lac to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles the 3rd. Members came from as far away as Thun and Basel and over the border in France, joining members from the regions of Morat and Neuchâtel. The venue was just right, the meal was excellent and the service […]
NW – CORONATION CELEBRATION
A most enjoyable Coronation event. As we had all seen the Coronation on the television we had a lot to talk about. We were accompanied throughout the evening by Jason Peterson on the piano and we were able to request our favourite tunes and songs. The loyal toast was proposed and our glasses were raised […]
T&G – CORONATION CELEBRATION
We celebrated the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in style with our guests at the beautiful Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola in Lugano. Penny Osti
DISCOVERING THE NW REGION – BADEN
Baden is a beautiful city, we had a really interesting tour. Lots to see, including the Spas and a lovely shopping area. Angie Meier-Jones
LUNCHEON AND MUSEUM VISIT
After the menu-de-jours at the restaurant Lake Side of the Hôtel Beau-Lac we walked across the road to visit the Museum of Art and History (MAHNe). This imposing building features an impressive staircase decorated by the remarkable paintings of Léo-Paul Robert (1851-1923). At the head of the staircase can be seen three beautiful stained-glass windows […]