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 […]
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
” Memory of Water “, is a comedy about three sisters who return to the family home for their mother’s funeral: emotions run high, secrets are revealed. Awarded the Olivier Award for the best comedy of 1996. Village Players’ performance of the comedy, ” Memory of Water “, by Shelagh Stephenson Meet for dinner before the performance, 18.00 at the Piazza San Marco, Avenue d’Ouchy 38, 1006 Lausanne. Then a five minute walk to the Theatre. Performance starts at 20.00 at the Centre Le Pluricultural et Social; Beau Rivage 2, Lausanne Price: Meal at cost. Theatre ticket price: CHF: 30.- Reservations to: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com
If you enjoy a good English breakfast with all the trimmings, come and join us for a very British meal. English fried breakfast consisting of: Orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast Coffee or tea Cost: CHF: 20.- pp Reservations to: deborah.kay65@gmail.com by Thursday 24th May 2018 please.
The greatest political thriller ever written. In a world of Trump, Brexit, and the rise of the popular Right, this is a classical play for our time. The setting is historical, the music a powerful blend of live and recorded cello, song, trumpet, and percussion. Needless to say to the BRA membership, the poetry is sublime, the daggers sharp. Open air performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, in English. Presented by TNT Theatre Britain at the Chateau de Chillon, Veytaux Meet at the Restaurant Taverne, Avenue de Chillon, opposite the Chateau, at 17.45 for pre theatre dinner. Performance begins 19.30. Price: BRA Members CHF37 (AVS); Non members- CHF47. Dinner at cost. Reservations to: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com
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 […]
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.