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. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required  

The BRA Council looks forward to welcoming you on 5th May. Family and friends who are not BRA members will also be welcome to join us for the apéro, lunch and guest talk. Elections to the BRA Council You are reminded that nomination proposals for election to the Council should reach the Secretary no later than 14th April to allow the AGM papers to be circulated in time to the membership. Time: AGM 11:00, Apero 12:00, Luncheon 12:30 Transport: For those coming by train, the hotel is on your left-hand side when leaving the station. Car parking is underneath the station Cost: CHF 78 for Members, and CHF 88 for Members’ guests and friends. Please endeavour to make your payment in advance to: The BRA Account 17-55708-4 or IBAN CH 38 0900 0000 1705 5708 4, indicating “AGM”. No shows will be charged. Reservations to:  secretary@britishresidents.ch LUNCHEON MENU Aperitif ***** Mesclun salad with honey dressing, ham crisps and croutons ***** Braised beef with port wine sauce Pommes Dauphine and market vegetables ***** Berry Roulade with whipped cream ***** Water & 2dl wine with the meal, coffee Vegetarian option: Quinoa with seasonal vegetables, Log of goat cheese and red mojo sauce. The BRA is […]

The planned Royal Wedding Event in Basel will NOT take place.

” Memory of Water “, is a comedy about three sisters who return to the family home for their mother’s funeral: emotions run high, secrets are revealed. Awarded the Olivier Award for the best comedy of 1996. Village Players’ performance of the comedy, ” Memory of Water “, by Shelagh Stephenson Meet for dinner before the performance, 18.00 at the Piazza San Marco, Avenue d’Ouchy 38, 1006 Lausanne. Then a five minute walk to the Theatre. Performance starts at 20.00 at the Centre Le Pluricultural et Social; Beau Rivage 2, Lausanne Price: Meal at cost. Theatre ticket price: CHF: 30.- Reservations to: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com

We meet the last Tuesday of each month, but please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. We have been delighted to know that some members, not in our book club, have also been reading the books we have recommended. Reservations: If you are interested contact Jackie Pearson at: Jackie.pearson@teleport.ch or telephone 061-811-7531 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                               AUTHOR                                         To be discussed   The Magpie Murders        HOROWITZ Anthony                      27th February 2018 My Brilliant Friend            FERRANTE Elena                          27th March 2018 Storm in a Teacup           CZERSKI Helen                              24th April 2018 The Moment                    KENNEDY Douglas                        29th May 2018  

To give you an appetite for tea with Tulay’s specialities from Turkey, there is an optional circular walk. Mike De Morgan will be available as a guide so no one gets lost. We start from the house in Roveredo and will be able to admire the views over the ‘Denti della Vecchia’.  

Join us for the Loyal Toast and an informal dinner afterwards on the terrace weather permitting. More details to follow….

The British Swiss Chamber of Commerce Geneva Chapter has kindly extended an invitation to BRA members to join them for a Brexit Panel Debate between a number of distinguished personalities, followed by questions from the audience. The panellists will be: Sir Peter Marshall, KCMG, CVO. He was the UK’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN New York and Chairman of the Commonwealth Trust and Royal Commonwealth Society. Ian Paisley, MP for North Antrim. Sir Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham & Sale West; Chairman of the 1922 Committee, recently knighted in the New Year Honours List Alexandra (Allie) Rennison, Head of Europe & Trade Policy, Institute of Directors, London. Christa Markwalder, President of the National Council at the Swiss Federal Parliament, Berne. Tom Duff Gordon, Head of Public Policy Europe and UK, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd., London Roderick Abbott, Member of the Steering Committee and Advisory Board of European Centre for International Political Economy, former EU Ambassador to World Trade Organization and Deputy DG of WTO Richard Ayton, Director UK Government Affairs and Policy, Dow Europe   Time: Evening – time to be advised. Check on the BSCC website: www.bscc.co.uk and the BRA […]

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 and bring along other British, Commonwealth and Irish people you know.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required – just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come Contact: Joy Sandoz, E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or Tel: 032 7531139    

Southern Ticino was populated by a great variety of organisms between 180 and 245 million years ago. The museum in Meride, designed by world renowned Ticinese architect, Mario Botta, exhibits a collection of fossils found on Monte San Giorgio where there is an on-going interest as part of a UNESCO site. It is possible to find small shell fossils during a stroll around the mountain. We will meet at Beverly’s and car-pool to the museum in Meride. Entrance to the museum CHF: 12.-, reduced to CHF: 8.- Beverly Ortelli’s home: Via Nambodra, 6865 Tremona, to go to the Fossil museum Meride 6866 Afterwards everyone is invited to an English cream tea at Beverly’s home which is also on Monte San Giorgio.

This traditional event takes place, weather permitting, in the beautiful gardens of Belvoir Park Restaurant with views of the distant mountains, in the presence of our Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission. We will be greeted by our bagpipe player and during the course of the apero riche, we hope to be joined by Kevin Griffiths and his duo playing lovely traditional British music. Cost: BRA Members pay  CHF: 45.-  non-members CHF: 55,-  Reservations to : Joanna Koch, 076 319 4146  email: joannakoch@bluewin.ch 

We are looking forward to welcoming BRA members and friends to a fun, family day out, at our annual Queen’s Birthday Party. This year we have a new venue, The Aproz football grounds, in 1950 Châteauneuf, Sion. There is an adequate sized lawn to play croquet, which is right next to the covered terrace, where we can sit in comfort to watch the game while waiting your turn to play. We are honoured again this year with the presence of The President of the Swiss Croquet Association, Mr. Dave Underhill who organises us into teams and explains how this very British traditional game is played. No need to know how to play in order to participate in a team. Bring your own picnic & drinks (facilities available to grill meat or sausages) The canteen has a fully equipped kitchen, tables and chairs for 40+ people inside and more outside as well as toilet facilities. Getting there: If coming with public transport, please contact Deborah for details on how to get to the venue. There are ample parking spaces available for those coming by car. Cost: CHF 10.- for BRA Members           CHF 15.- for Non-Members Reservations to: deborah.kay65@gmail.com – before Wednesday […]

This is a regular chance to catch up with friends and meet new people. Chat over a drink or may be have a snack or a meal. It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table.  Parking: Just opposite, under the “Place de la Planta” Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required, just turn up  

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 and bring along other British, Commonwealth and Irish people you know.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required – just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come Contact: Joy Sandoz, E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or Tel: 032 7531139    

This is a regular chance to catch up with friends and meet new people. Chat over a drink or may be have a snack or a meal. It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table.  Parking: Just opposite, under the “Place de la Planta” Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required, just turn up  

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 and bring along other British, Commonwealth and Irish people you know.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required – just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come Contact: Joy Sandoz, E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or Tel: 032 7531139    

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 and bring along other British, Commonwealth and Irish people you know.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required – just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come Contact: Joy Sandoz, E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or Tel: 032 7531139    

AQUATIS is the largest fresh water vivarium in Europe. 35,000 M2 dedicated to the public: 46 aquariums; 20 different ecosystems; 100 different reptiles, 10,000 fish from 5 continents. The building is an architectural delight. Price: BRA Members: CHF27.- Non members: CHF32.- Discount of CHF5.- if the party is 15 plus. Meet at the Aquarium Entrance. Visit to AQUATIS, the Aquarium Vivarium, Lausanne. Followed by lunch at the Aquatic Hotel within the Aquarium campus. Lunch: 12.00 – 14.00 Lunch at cost: Plat du jour CHF35.- Reservations to: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com Getting there: By car: A9 – Exit to Vennes By the metro: alight at Vennes, train station in the aquatic complex.

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 and bring along other British, Commonwealth and Irish people you know.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required – just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come Contact: Joy Sandoz, E-mail: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or Tel: 032 7531139    

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. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required  

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. Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required  

This is a regular chance to catch up with friends and meet new people. Chat over a drink or may be have a snack or a meal. It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table.  Parking: Just opposite, under the “Place de la Planta” Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required, just turn up