Läderach Suisse produces excellent chocolate and this tour is in English, lasts an hour, with chocolate tastings, and shows production from the fruit to the finished product. There is a short film, the factory floor is seen and the firms history is told, the English guide will explain and answer questions. Läderach emphasized that as there is no lift and involves stairs it is not suitable for wheelchairs, or handicapped visitors. Following the visit I have booked a table at the delightful little cafe 1 or 2 kms down the road as surprisingly there is nothing available in Bilten. Pedestrians can count on lifts from drivers. Time: 14.00 tour, meeting 10 minutes earlier at the Schoggi Shop, Bilton. Place: 1. The Läderach Chocolate Shop, Grabenstrasse 6, 8865 Bilton There is good parking for car drivers. Train goers have under 10 minutes walk from the station. 2. Cafe Lichtsinn, Allmendstrasse 2, Reichenburg. Ca 15.30. Cost:  Adults: CHF: 15.- (including 5.00 voucher to use in the shop) Children: (aged 8 – 16) CHF: 10.- (including 5.00 voucher) Reservations to:  Diana Divo on 044 984 2327  dianadivo@gmail.com or Joanna Koch on 076 319 4146 joannakoch@bluewin.ch Before the 16th October please. We need 10 participants and I have […]

We really look forward to welcoming you to this national event in the beautiful city of Vevey. Speaker: Ms Jo Fahy, Head of Multimedia, Swiss Broadcasting Corp, International. Presenter of “swissandchips” podcast.   The Hotel Astra is just opposite to the main train station. Apero at 12h00 Menu Cheese and Tomato Quiche accompanied by a vegetable spaghetti Beef cooked in a cream of mushroom sauce with roesti maison Pineapple carpaccio with a mango sorbet 1 glass of red or white wine, per person, mineral water, tea and coffee are included in the price. Vegetarian main course (vegetable tempura, tomato rice and rucula salad) is also available, please mention when booking. Cost: CHF: 70.- BRA Members CHF: 80.- Non Members Please pay into: BRA Post Office CCP Account No.: 17-55708-4 IBAN: CH38 0900 0000 1705 5708 4 Bookings should be made to: Angie Meier-Jones at angiemeier@gmx.ch by Thursday 10 October please.

Following the visit to ” From Turner to Whistler “, BRA art lovers might wish to continue the art conversation by visiting  ” Shadows “. This collection of 140 paintings represents 500 years of the history of art. Masterpieces presented reflect the sustained interest artists have shown in shadow, such as are self portraits ( Rembrandt, Delacroix ),  De Hooch, Munch, Dali, Magritte, Ernst, Picasso, Warhol. and many others: a cornucopia, a feast of wonderful art !!     Place: Lunch: “Le Chalet”, Route du Signal 12, 1018 Lausanne Visit:  Fondation de L’Hermitage, Route du Signal 2, 1018 Lausanne. Time: Lunch: 12h00 to 13h30 Exhibition visit: 14h00 to 16h00 Coffee/Discussion: 16h00 to 17h00 Cost: Lunch: Plat du jour between CHF: 18.- and CHF: 25.- (not including drinks) Exhibition: CHF: 14.- (group price 10 attendees plus) Directions: Car Park at Le Chalet. No parking at Fondation de L’Hermitage. For non car users take the No. 16 bus, direction Grand-Vennes, from Lausanne railway station to Route du Signal for the restaurant, or L’Hermitage for the exhibition. (bus frequency every 20 minutes)      Reservations to: Email: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com or Tel: 021 921 23 30  

Local Valisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” have agreed to prepare for us a full English breakfast consisting of :- Fresh orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast & butter Coffee or tea, for the price of CHF: 19.90.- pp Vegetarian option also available 🙂 There is also a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular menu. Come along and join us for just a drink or something to eat, it’s your choice…. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: diane.moretti@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event. When reserving please let me know if you wish to eat an English breakfast or not.  

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

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne is a blues pianist who is hailed as a cross between Amos Milburn and Fats Domino.  Traditional blues and boogie woogie with a taste of Kansas city Swing and New Orleans Rhythm best describe Kenny’s music. The boss plays some of the most compelling piano blues that you can hear anywhere. We shall have the dinner in the restaurant and then go down to the jazz room at 19h15 to enjoy the music. Cost: Concert: CHF: 30.- Menu: CHF: 53.- / Beef Stroganoff and rice, Dessert: Tiramisu CHF: 37.- / Vegan lentil curry with jasmine rice, Dessert: Tiramisu Drinks not included.  No shows will be charged Reservations to: Joy Sandoz joy.sandoz@gmail.com or 032 753 11 39 by 25 October please Transport: Bus 21 direction Bremgarten from the main station. Bus stop Innere Enge. To go home after the concert, hold on to your concert ticket which can be used as Bus/Tram ticket on all Bern Mobil Libero public transport systems. Parking: For members arriving by car there is limited parking available near the hotel. Please pay and take the receipt to the restaurant and you will be reimbursed.  

2019 marks the 80th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 and the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy in 1944 to start the liberation of Western Europe. To commemorate these historic events a concert, which has the non-financial support of the BRA, is being held at the magnificent Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle to raise money for the Invictus Games Foundation (IGF). Founded by HRH The Duke of Sussex, the Foundation organizes biennial Games for Armed Forces personnel with disabilities from all countries.  The 5th Games will be held in The Hague, the Netherlands, next May. The concert this November will feature the Brass Band Arquebuse, one of Switzerland’s leading bands directed by Jean-Pierre Chevailler, the Power of Lemania Pipe Band in full Highland regalia led by Pipe Major Ari Spassov, and the “In Remembrance Choir led by Kirsty Griffiths. Brigadier Richard Smith, CBE, who is the IGF Operations Director, is coming from the UK to open the concert which will be narrated by Major General Roderick Porter, MBE. Tickets at CHF 45 and 60 may now be bought from Starticket, either online Click Here or from their network of ticketing partners who include […]

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    

Local Valisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” have agreed to prepare for us a full English breakfast consisting of :- Fresh orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast & butter Coffee or tea, for the price of CHF: 19.90.- pp Vegetarian option also available 🙂 There is also a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular menu. Come along and join us for just a drink or something to eat, it’s your choice…. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: diane.moretti@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event. When reserving please let me know if you wish to eat an English breakfast or not.  

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 Angie Meier-Jones at: angiemeier@gmx.ch  or 079 322 44 52 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                                             AUTHOR                               To be discussed Snow Falling on Cedars                 David Guterson                         24 September 2019 Becoming                                       Michelle Obama                        29 October 2019 The Lido                                         Libby Page                            […]

We look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas lunch to finish off the year in festive style. This is the hotel where we had our Christmas lunch in 2017; it has now been taken over by Campanile Hotels and has been completely renovated and modernised.   Included in the price:   12h00 – Christmas Aperitif 13h00 – Christmas Lunch Menu (Vegetarian option also available)   Prawn Cocktail *** Roast Turkey with Gravy Roast Potatoes Carrots & Brussels sprouts served with Cranberry sauce and Sage & Onion Stuffing *** Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce *** Coffee or Tea   After lunch we will have some fun and continue in festive style with a Sing-a-long of Christmas Carols. 😉 Cost: BRA Member CHF: 55.- pp Non Member CHF: 65.- pp (Please pay cash on the day – Drinks not included)   Reservations to: Email: deborah.kay65@gmail.com by the Friday 1st December 2019 please.  

Once again our excellent chef Craig Penlington will be delighting us with his traditional three course Christmas dinner.  Come and join us to get the festive season off to a good start. Cost: CHF: 60.- which includes apéro, dinner but no drinks. No shows will be charged Reservations to: Joy Sandoz at 032 753 11 39 or joy.sandoz@gmail.com please reserve by 23 November 2019 When reserving please advise if you need transport from the train station. Parking: For members arriving by car there is ample parking at the restaurant.    

Once again, we are holding our Christmas Luncheon at the beautiful restaurant Schlüsselzunft in the heart of Basel. Easily accessible by tram and after lunch perhaps you can take the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and visit our famous Christmas market. This year the menu will be:           Nüsslisalat Mimosa mi Ei und Croutons Truthahn  Gebratenen Kartoffel,  Rosenkohl, Rotkraut und Apfel mit Preiselbeeren. Apfelkuchen mit Streusel und Vanillesauce. The menu Includes mineral water and coffee. Cost: CHF: 70.- (Please pay on the day) Upon request there will be a vegetarian alternative. Reservations to: Angela Meier-Jones, e-mail angiemeier@gmx.ch or tel. 079-322-4452 by the 1 December please.  

On the 21st August, we decided on the first 4 books for our reading group. We will be discussing the following books on the following dates: BOOK TITLE                                   AUTHOR                                 To be discussed The Immortalists                            Chloe Benjamin                         25th September 2019 Little Fires Everywhere                   Celeste Ng                               16th October 2019 A Keeper                                         Graham Norton                        20th November 2019 The Bookseller of Kabul                  Asne Seierstad                        18th December 2019 Please feel free to share with anyone interested in a monthly English […]