We shall be celebrating the Queen’s birthday at the beautiful Hotel de Peyrou and hopefully the weather will be good so we can enjoy the gardens. Directions: Take bus No. 107 direction Place Pury and get off at Les Rochettes, first stop. We shall be organising a “taxi” service for those arriving by train. There are also ample parking places behind the hotel. Cost: CHF: 40-. drinks included Reservations to: joy.sandoz@gmail.com by Wednesday 13 June 2018 please

To celebrate the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth we will meet on the balcony of the Café Spitz. As we usually enjoy good weather the Café Spitz is the ideal place on the Rhein with lovely views. Cost: CHF 35 (Pay on the day) Reservations: Before 5 June 2018 please to: Angela Meier-Jones                          E-mail: angiemeier@gmx.ch or tel: 079-322-4452                                

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 […]

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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 international chef at the Fork & Bottle is happy to serve us traditional lunch of Fish and Chips with mushy peas. Weather permitting we can enjoy lunch in the garden, with its views of the Albis and Allmend  hills. Cost: Pay for what you Consume How to get there? The Fork & Bottle is just past Sihl City, direction Chur Motorway, and can be reached  on a small turning on the right just before the Motorway.  Reservations to : Joanna Koch, 076 319 4146  email: joannakoch@bluewin.ch  Diana Divo, 044 984 2327 email: dianadivo@gmail.com 

The weekend in Lenk last year was a great success so it has been decided to organise a weekend again this year. The high point being the Dutch Swing College band on the Saturday evening! (for the complete program google Jazztagelenk 2018) Cost:   CHF: 290.- per person. This includes bed and breakfast for two nights, tickets for the jazz concerts on all three days. Use of hotel’s indoor swimming pool, sauna and hamam, service, taxes, and VAT included. Demi pension: CHF 35.- pp for a 4 course meal at the Gügi’s restaurant at the Wildstrubel. Reservations to: joy.sandoz@gmail.com by 25 June 2018 please                

The local Liestaler artist Franz Zimmerli has an exhibition of his works in the Johaniterkapelle in Rheinfelden. The proceeds from the exhibition will go to the charity “Mercy Ships”. After a leisurely lunch at the Hotel Schiff, we will visit the exhibition. We are not booking a set lunch, Members can either have a snack, a sandwich, a meal or just a coffee. Rheinfelden is a popular tourist town on the banks of the Rhine and opposite the German town of Rheinfelden. Well worth a visit..!! Cost: Self Paying Event Reservations to: Angela Meier-Jones, e-mail angiemeier@gmx.ch or tel: 079-322-4452 Please send your application in before 15 July 2018  

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    

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  

Estayaver-le-Lac is a beautiful little town, well worth a visit. For those who would like to have lunch, there is a pleasant restaurant “Le Moulinet” close by. Menu du jour between CHF 18 and 20. 11.30 for Lunch (pay for what you consume) Program: 14h at the Casino parking 15h wine tasting in the cellars of the Association des Vignerons Broyards 15h 45 drive through the reserve in Cheyres 17h back in Estavayer-le-Lac Cost: CHF 55.- per person Reservations to: Joy Sandoz at 032 753 11 39 or joy.sandoz@gmail.com by 14 August 2018 Please let me know if you are joining us for lunch when you reserve Parking: Casino parking lot 100 m from the train station at Estayaver-le-Lac

Our last lunch held at the Rebstock was a most agreeable and pleasant affair. We can order the daily lunch menu which is extremely reasonable. Cost: Self Paying Event Directions: Muttenz is easily reached by the 14 tram or the bus. The Rebstock is at the end of the village behind the walled reformiert church. Reservations to: Angela Meier-Jones, e-mail angiemeier@gmx.ch or tel: 079-322-4452 Please send your application in before 1 September 2018

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.

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  

This is a recently opened state of the art museum recording the history of Nestle. It is located five minutes walk away behind Vevey Railway station. The Café Henri is located in the museum and the set lunch has received fantastic reports. NB. A minimum of 10 participants needed to enjoy the discounted lunch and entry fee price. Meet at the Café Henri for lunch 12.00. Tour of the Museum 14.15-15.30. Tea/coffee afterwards 15.30-16.30 Cost: Lunch: CHF25. This includes salad, plat du jour, pudding of the day, water, coffee/tea Tour: CHF13.50 (to include audio guide) Reservations to: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com  

Please note that we are now meeting at the Restaurant Aeschenplatz, Aeschenplatz 4, 4052 Basel. The Restaurant Flügelrad has closed down. 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 Death in the Dordogne    WALKER Martin                             26th June 2018 (Bruno, Chèf de Police series)   Riptide                               LAWSON John                            31sr July 2018 The Bookshop                   FITZGERALD Penelope              28th August 2018 […]

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    

Please note that we are now meeting at the Restaurant Aeschenplatz, Aeschenplatz 4, 4052 Basel. The Restaurant Flügelrad has closed down. 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 Death in the Dordogne    WALKER Martin                             26th June 2018 (Bruno, Chèf de Police series)   Riptide                               LAWSON John                            31sr July 2018 The Bookshop                   FITZGERALD Penelope              28th August 2018 […]

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