Hergiswil has the only glass factory in Switzerland. You can watch the glass being blown, and glass sculptures being formed. The tour starts in the museum “shaped by fire”. Afterwards we can see the glassblowers at work, and for CHF 15.–. you can actually blow our own glass ball to take home with us. We will visit the Glass Archive and the Priceless Glass exhibition. After the tour the entrance to the Glass Labyrinth can be found at the reception. After lunch we can visit the two shops on site, one is selling the original glass objects and one is a seconds shop. Price: CHF 5.–. For the tour Members should get their own train tickets. There is a varied menu for lunch at your own cost. Where: Meet at the Basel SBB at the bottom of the escalator at 08:45 Train Leaves Basel at 09:17 arriving in Hergiswil at 10:54 (Change in Lucerne) For people coming from other regions please be at the entrance to the glass factory by 11.00 hours. Reservations to: Angela Meier-Jones, e-mail angiemeier@gmx.ch or tel: 079-322-4452 Please send your application and any questions by the 10 April 2018.
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.
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 celebrate the birthday of HM Queen Elisabeth 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