VISIT TO THE SRF – SWISS RADIO AND TELEVISION STUDIOS
A most enjoyable afternoon spent visiting the SFR studios in Basel. We were given an insight into how the programmes are put on air. It was very interesting to hear how they collect and store all the music played on the programmes and we event sat in on a live presentation. Angie Meier-Jones
SPRING LUNCHEON AND MUSEUM VISIT
A smaller group this time met at the historical restaurant Café du Gothard, which has been active since 1850. After an excellent lunch we visited the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and admired the beautiful stained-glass windows, both modern and old, and the many reliquaries; of St. Nicholas of Myra, St. Peter Canisius and of course […]
LUNCH BY THE LAKE AND A TALK BY MICHAEL MCKAY
The March weather did little to deter BRA members and guests from arriving – in high spirits – at the Hotel Real, Nyon, situated close to Lake Geneva. We all enjoyed a delightful Italian lunch, with wine from Sicily, “interrupted” solely by our guest speaker having been invited to talk to us between courses! Michael […]
VISIT TO THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (IRB)
The Ticino & Grison region of BRA, had a fascinating visit of the IRB, the Biomedical Research Centre in Bellinzona. The Director, Professor Doctor Davide Robbiani and the Deputy Director Professor Doctor Mariagrazia Uguccioni, both also group leaders gave us an introduction to the IRB. We were most impressed with the presentations of the two […]
FUNI‘FONDUE
BRA members and friends happily assembled at the Funicular station in La Coudre, Neuchâtel, for our trip to Chaumont for our traditional February FONDUE. No problems with the tickets this time, the machine was working well. Although the view of the Alps was obscured in mist the “Petite Hôtel” was surrounded by snow and the […]
FEBRUARY LUNCH
A very happy crowd having lunch at the Ristorante Alice in Lugano!! We managed to squeeze 23 members into the restaurant for a good lunch, plenty of chat and much laughter – an ideal venue for a light informal get together!! Beverly Ortelli
FONDUE EVENING
A good fun fondue evening was held in the old established Basel restaurant the Walliserkanne. Exactly the right weather outside with snow and bubbling pots of fondue inside! Angie Meier-Jones
FONDUE LUNCHEON AND TALK
Elizabeth 1 Defender of the Faith Saves Geneva. This was the title of an in-depth lecture presented by Valerie Offord, Official Archivist at the Anglican Church of Geneva, and Guide at the Museum of the Reformation. Imagine Geneva being rescued from financial embarrassment by accepting an interest free loan of 30.000 ecus! The ensuing account […]
MACHU PICCHU AND 3000 YEARS OF CIVILIZATION
A visit to MUDEC in Milano is well worth the train journey from Lugano! A modern art gallery a short taxi ride from the Stazione Centrale to see a fantastic exhibition of treasures found at Machu Picchu and as an added bonus a collection of incredible photographs by Robert Capa (1913-1954) the Hungarian war photographer […]
NEW YEAR GET-TOGETHER
Below are the photos from the North-East cheese and wine tasting in Markthalle, Zurich.