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 […]
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
The Kunstmuseum in Berne is presenting the second part of the Gurlitt Legacy. “Nazi Art Theft and its Consequences” trace the Nazi looting of European Jews and elucidate the role of art dealers and museums in the expropriation campaigns of the regime. Hildebrand Gurlitt was involved in forced sales and dealt with artworks that were either stolen or confiscated. The exhibition devotes a separate section to the “restitution” of looted art from the Gurlitt art trove. Cost: Entrance fee AVS / groups CHF: 7.- Share the cost of an English speaking guide, payable on arrival CHF: 180.- Reservations to: joy.sandoz@gmail.com by 30 May 2018 please
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
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. Reservations to: joy.sandoz@gmail.com by 25 June 2018 please