British Residents’ Association of Switzerland
Thursday, 16 Jan 2025
After lunch, weather and walking conditions permitting, a downhill walk of 50 minutes (mainly country roads) to Vevey railway station. Warm up coffee and cake at a Vevey café. Walk is optional. Date:  Thursday, 16th January 2025 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Place: Al Pomodoso Rosso, Route de Village [...]
Romandie-East Region
Saturday, 18 Jan 2025
The Luzern Book Club meets on a Saturday afternoon each month. We vote on the book we’d like to read each time we meet.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: Laura Wilkes Using the Registration Form below or Email: secretary@britishresidents.ch  By the Monday before the e[...]
North-East Region
Saturday, 18 Jan 2025
In the historic Löwenzorn restaurant in the heart of Basel’s old town, the people of Basel and their guests have been dining since 1874. However, the old walls were first mentioned in documents as early as the 13th century. The façade of the Löwenzorn hardly suggests that this unique, romantic [...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Menu of the day CHF 17.- (starter and main dish) You can also choose from their regular menu or enjoy one of their delicious Pizzas, cooked in[...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 22 Jan 2025
3 course Meal for CHF 35.–. This does not include wine and drinks. Lift on hand to get down to the Caveau. Do come and join us for this middle of the week fondue in this magnificent historical fortress located in the town centre, with a breathtaking view of lake Geneva. Date:  Wednesday, [...]
Romandie-West Region
Friday, 24 Jan 2025
EN GUETE!  Enjoy a typical Valais setting and a traditional fondue.  The Walliser Kanne is a two minute walk from the Zürich main station. Date:  Friday, 24th January 2025 Time: 18:00 Place: Restaurant Wälliser Kanne, Lintheschergasse 21, 8001 Zürich Cost:   Pay for what [...]
North-East Region
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025
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.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: Angie Meier-Jones Email: northwest@britishresidents.ch or 0[...]
North-West Region
Thursday, 30 Jan 2025
The city-ticket covers the bus to “La Coudre” and the Funicular to Chaumont. Bus No. 107, direction Hauterive, leaves every 10 minutes from the back of the station (Gare Nord) and will take you to the bus-stop La Coudre, from where the funicular leaves. The funicular runs every 30 min[...]
Central Region
Sunday, 02 Feb 2025
Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” now have a Brunch menu with 3 different choices, Nordic, Rustic or English.   Brunch Menu Link https://www.britishresidents.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brunch_Menu_2024-August.pdf    For those who prefer so[...]
Romandie-East Region
Monday, 03 Feb 2025
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. Cost:  Pay for what you [...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 04 Feb 2025
Meet up for a chat and drinks. Please note the dates and support this new event. Tram 2 or 9 to Sihlstrasse Date:  First Tuesday of every month Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Place: Paddy Reilly’s, Talstrasse 82. 8001 Zürich Cost:   Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just [...]
North-East Region
Tuesday, 11 Feb 2025
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.   Jan 11th, Feb 11th and Mar 11th timings are advanced to Lunchtime: 12:00 to 14:30 due to early d[...]
Central Region
Wednesday, 12 Feb 2025
We have arranged to visit the Palazzo Cittorio in Brera, Milano where we will be able to see the exhibition “Renaissance Dreams”. The Palazzo was built in the 18th century and exhibits nowadays old and modern works of art and also temporary exhibitions. The museum opened its doors after 50 years[...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Menu of the day CHF 17.- (starter and main dish) You can also choose from their regular menu or enjoy one of their delicious Pizzas, cooked in[...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025
The medieval town centre, the frescoed facades, archways, towers and the ornate town hall with its Gothic staircase, bear witness to Rheinfelden’s rich past. The car-free old town with its wide market street, street cafés, restaurants and boutiques invite you to linger. Join our guided tour start[...]
North-West Region
Thursday, 20 Feb 2025
After lunch we will visit the Hermitage-Foundation and exhibition.               Masterpieces of Geneva’s Petit Palais A highly original collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art that has not been shown in Switzerland since 2000 when the Petit Palais[...]
Central Region
Thursday, 20 Feb 2025
After lunch we will visit the Hermitage-Foundation and exhibition.               Masterpieces of Geneva’s Petit Palais A highly original collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art that has not been shown in Switzerland since 2000 when the Petit Palais[...]
Romandie-East Region
Thursday, 20 Feb 2025
After lunch we will visit the Hermitage-Foundation and exhibition.               Masterpieces of Geneva’s Petit Palais A highly original collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art that has not been shown in Switzerland since 2000 when the Petit Palais[...]
Romandie-West Region
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025
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.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: Angie Meier-Jones Email: northwest@britishresidents.ch or 0[...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 02 Mar 2025
Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” now have a Brunch menu with 3 different choices, Nordic, Rustic or English.   Brunch Menu Link https://www.britishresidents.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brunch_Menu_2024-August.pdf    For those who prefer so[...]
Romandie-East Region
Monday, 03 Mar 2025
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. Cost:  Pay for what you [...]
North-West Region
Tuesday, 04 Mar 2025
Meet up for a chat and drinks. Please note the dates and support this new event. Tram 2 or 9 to Sihlstrasse Date:  First Tuesday of every month Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Place: Paddy Reilly’s, Talstrasse 82. 8001 Zürich Cost:   Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just [...]
North-East Region
Thursday, 06 Mar 2025
Set in the picturesque Vaud region near Lake Geneva, this four-star hotel offers an idyllic retreat with stunning view of the Alps and the Jura mountains. Our “after lunch speaker”, Jacqueline de Chollet, was born in Paris and spent her childhood in Fribourg where she discovered the contradictio[...]
Romandie-West Region
Tuesday, 11 Mar 2025
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.   Jan 11th, Feb 11th and Mar 11th timings are advanced to Lunchtime: 12:00 to 14:30 due to early d[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 18 Mar 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Menu of the day CHF 17.- (starter and main dish) You can also choose from their regular menu or enjoy one of their delicious Pizzas, cooked in[...]
Romandie-East Region
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2025
The Hergiswil Glassworks has been in operation since 1817. The Siegwart brothers found an excellent location here for transporting hydroelectric power and merchandise. In 1975 the glassworks were scheduled for closure as automated glass production abroad almost forced the owners out of business. The[...]
North-East RegionNorth-West Region
Thursday, 20 Mar 2025
Once again we have been invited to visit the garden of the late Sir Peter Smithers which is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. A. Winters. Hopefully it will be a sunny day where we will be able to admire the trees in bloom overlooking the Lake of Lugano. Date: Thursday, 20th March 2025 Time: 14:30 at the gar[...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025
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.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: Angie Meier-Jones Email: northwest@britishresidents.ch or 0[...]
North-West Region
Thursday, 27 Mar 2025
Meet at the Byron café directly across the road by the Chateau de Chillon entry gate for coffee from 10.20-10.55, and then proceed to the Fort. If coming by train, or 201 bus, alight at Veytaux Date:    Thursday, 27th March 2025 Time:   11.00-1230 Tour of the Fort     [...]
Romandie-East Region
Thursday, 27 Mar 2025
After lunch we will have a guided tour, in English, of the Albert Anker Centre. It includes the artist’s studio and the family home, which has been in the Anker family for seven generations. The house has been restored and transformed and an Art Pavilion has been added as an exhibiton centre. Anke[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 01 Apr 2025
Meet up for a chat and drinks. Please note the dates and support this new event. Tram 2 or 9 to Sihlstrasse Date:  First Tuesday of every month Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Place: Paddy Reilly’s, Talstrasse 82. 8001 Zürich Cost:   Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just [...]
North-East Region
Thursday, 03 Apr 2025
Meet at the Kunsthaus Bar in the Museum before we start the tour. There are several interesting exhibitions on at the Kunsthaus – “Natur – Mythos – Abstraction” and “A Future for the Past” plus the permanent exhibitions. We will be having lunch near the Kunsthaus where we will be a[...]
North-East Region
Thursday, 03 Apr 2025
Meet at the Kunsthaus Bar in the Museum before we start the tour. There are several interesting exhibitions on at the Kunsthaus – “Natur – Mythos – Abstraction” and “A Future for the Past” plus the permanent exhibitions. We will be having lunch near the Kunsthaus where we will be a[...]
Ticino and Grisons Region
Thursday, 03 Apr 2025
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. Cost:  Pay for what you [...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 06 Apr 2025
Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” now have a Brunch menu with 3 different choices, Nordic, Rustic or English.   Brunch Menu Link https://www.britishresidents.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brunch_Menu_2024-August.pdf    For those who prefer so[...]
Romandie-East Region
Friday, 11 Apr 2025
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.   Jan 11th, Feb 11th and Mar 11th timings are advanced to Lunchtime: 12:00 to 14:30 due to early d[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Menu of the day CHF 17.- (starter and main dish) You can also choose from their regular menu or enjoy one of their delicious Pizzas, cooked in[...]
Romandie-East Region
Friday, 25 Apr 2025
The Service of Remembrance will commence at 10.45 at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, St. Martins Church, 1800 Vevey, followed by a reception at the bandstand at the Cemetery hosted by the Australian High Commission. All who attend the service are welcome at the Reception. There is p[...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025
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.   Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: Angie Meier-Jones Email: northwest@britishresidents.ch or 0[...]
North-West Region
Saturday, 03 May 2025
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. Cost:  Pay for what you [...]
North-West Region
Sunday, 04 May 2025
Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” now have a Brunch menu with 3 different choices, Nordic, Rustic or English.   Brunch Menu Link https://www.britishresidents.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brunch_Menu_2024-August.pdf    For those who prefer so[...]
Romandie-East Region
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Meet up for a chat and drinks. Please note the dates and support this new event. Tram 2 or 9 to Sihlstrasse Date:  First Tuesday of every month Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Place: Paddy Reilly’s, Talstrasse 82. 8001 Zürich Cost:   Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required, just [...]
North-East Region
Sunday, 11 May 2025
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.   Jan 11th, Feb 11th and Mar 11th timings are advanced to Lunchtime: 12:00 to 14:30 due to early d[...]
Central Region
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
The Ristorante – Pizzeria Portofino “Chez Rocco” is happy to welcome us on the third Tuesday of each month. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Menu of the day CHF 17.- (starter and main dish) You can also choose from their regular menu or enjoy one of their delicious Pizzas, cooked in[...]
Romandie-East Region