Our Sunday Brunch is now taking place at the Restaurant Manora in the Centre commercial Manor, Sierre. There are a variety of buffets offering many different types of food and various seating areas to choose from. Parking is easy and there is a lift up to the restaurant which is on the first floor. [...]

Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Plus friendly banter and laughter. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Date: Held on the 3rd of each[...]

The museum, formally known as The Stradivarius Museum, is one of the towns cultural attractions and certainly a must-visit to see musical instruments and craftsmanship. Cremona is the birthplace of the world’s greatest violinmakers including Antonio Stradivari, Nicola Amati and Giuseppe Guarneri d[...]

On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]

“Happenstance and Historical Forces” Our after lunch speaker, Matthew Kahane, who was brought up in Rome, worked for the UN Development Programme from 1970-2008 in Tunisia; Iran; HQ in New York responsible for programmes in Democratic Kampuchea, DPR Korea, Laos and Viet Nam; Siri Lanka (peace ke[...]

FULLY BOOKED An ancient legend tells us that the Chinese Emperor Shennong always loved drinking hot water. One day, during a meditation, the wind blew some tea leaves into his cup. The emperor enjoyed the new creation and thus, tea was born. Many millennia later, in the 17th century, the precious te[...]

Wirtschaft zum Bott – It was in this very location in 1830 that the foundations were laid for the half-canton of Basel-Landschaft. There is ample parking space or you can reach it by taking the Waldenburg train from platform 5 at Liestal station, the train takes you right to the front door, it[...]

The Brasserie is a short walk down the hill from the railway station. Turn left just before the Natural History Museum. The entrance to the restaurant is to the right of the Théâtre du Passage, down a slight slope. If you come by car there is parking in the Port or Place Pury. Date: Friday, 27th M[...]

We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 18:00 at The Restaurant Alte Post, which is near to the train station and local trams. Please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. Dates: The last Tuesday of each month Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Alte Post Centralbahnstrasse 21, 4051 Basel Cost[...]

On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us.   (For the winter months November – March meet at 11:00) Date: 11th of each month Ti[...]

For the first time in its history, the museum is dedicating a comprehensive solo exhibition to Paul Cezanne (1839–1906), a pioneer of modern art and a key artist in the museum’s collection. Around 80 paintings and watercolours offer a condensed insight into Cezanne’s late work, including myste[...]

Take the Vevey-Mont Pélerin Funicular and see the wonderful views of the Lake and terraced vineyards of the Lavaux, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2007. The 201 bus outside Vevey Gare takes 5 minutes to the funicular and is the last stop on the route. For those who wish, a gentle downhill strol[...]

Situated near the lake, the restaurant is easy to get to and as we have been there a couple of times before we thought a return to this small and informal place is in order! The menu is quite varied so there is something for every taste. Their homemade pasta is very special as is the ‘risotto del [...]

JOINT EVENT ROMANDIE EAST AND ROMANDIE WEST Service of Commemoration begins at 10:45 followed by refreshments at the CWGC, St. Martin’s Church, Vevey. Lunch will begin at 13:00 at the Hotel Astra. Date: Saturday 25th April, 2026 Time: 13:00 Place: Hotel Astra, Place de Gare, 1808 Vevey Price: Pay [...]

JOINT EVENT ROMANDIE WEST AND ROMANDIE EAST Service of Commemoration begins at 10:45 followed by refreshments at the CWGC, St. Martin’s Church, Vevey. Lunch will begin at 13:00 at the Hotel Astra. Date: Saturday 25th April, 2026 Time: 13:00 Place: Hotel Astra, Place de Gare, 1808 Vevey Price: Pay [...]

By popular demand, this walk is being repeated. The last time it was organised was in October 2024. Now the retired head gardener of the Montreux Commune is ready to explain the Spring flowers, trees and their blossoms. It will last for 50 minutes and afterwards lunch is arranged. The guided tour is[...]