Dear BRA Members,
Another New Year and we are already into February. Looking at the past events on the Website it seems that all the Christmas luncheons were very much enjoyed. Most of them with turkey lunches, Christmas cakes and puddings.
Ticino & Grisons held their cocktail party, which was also a great success.
Our lead sponsor Peritus is supporting us again this year, for this I say a heartfelt thanks to the CEO James Day.
Thanks to James we are able, amongst other things, to give support to our members at events.
Easter Sunday is on the 31st March, so I will take this opportunity to wish you all a pleasant Easter.
“The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.”
Kate McGahan
But did you know that
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to
put all your eggs in one basket.”
Evan Esar
After many years of dedication and hard work, always putting our members first, I am very sad to report that Joanna Koch has retired as Chairwoman of the North-East region.
From 2002 – 2004 Joanna was Chairwoman of the Association and many of you will remember the events she planned and the excellent leadership she showed.
Joanna you might be retiring as regional Chair but I know that we will see you at many future events, so it is now time for you to relax and let others carry on your good work.
Bernard Uttley has been co-opted as NE Regional Chairman of the on the 1st January 2024. Bernard, we wish you all the best.
In December 2023 we sent out payment requests for subscriptions due for 2024.
You have either received a request for payment or confirmation that you have already paid for next year.
If you have not received anything, please firstly check your email SPAM box.
If you don’t find our emails in there, then please contact us, so that we can check that we have your correct email address in our database.
Don’t forget to enrol early for the events taking place.
Your regional chair people work really hard to try and find new and exciting venues to visit.
Angela S. Meier-Jones
Hon. BRA Chairwoman