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 […]
This exhibition highlights the similarities between these two renowned artists. Both represent extremes of movement. Giacometti uses distortion and a distinctive factor of mobility. Rodin is all to do with natural form whilst his surfaces are rough, which enabled light and shadow to be an essential element of his sculptural technique. Time: Lunch: 12h00 to 13h30 Visit: 14h00 to 16h00 (optional lecture, 14h00-14h40) Place: Lunch at the Cafe de Barry, Barryland, Rue du Levant 34, 1920 Martigny Exhibition at Gianadda Fondation, Rue du Forum 59, 1920 Martigny Cost: Lunch: Plat du jour, CHF: 17.- to CHF: 22.- for three courses (Does not include drinks) Exhibition: CHF: 16.- (Seniors; group rate; 10 plus attendees needed) A lecture from one of the resident staff on the exhibits with a slide show is available for an extra CHF: 6.- per person. (15 attendees needed) Directions: Gianadda Fondation car park is located between Barryland and the Fondation. It is a 4 minute walk between the Barry de Cafe and the Fondation. Non car users take the 201 bus from Martigny railway station to the Gianadda Fondation and walk across the car park to Barryland. Bus times 11h16 or 11h46 Reservations to: Email: andrewkonecki3@gmail.com […]
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: deborah.kay65@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 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.
Join us for just a drink, for those who wish to eat, food is also available. This is a lively family place where you can also play various games: Ten Pin Bowling Pool Darts Table Football Table Air Hockey and other games. Be sure to bring some 2 franc pieces with you for the slot machines. Catch up with old friends or meet new acquaintances. This regular “meet up” has become the backbone of the Romandie-East region of the BRA. Anyone new to our area and who would like to meet our group, are welcome to join us. 🙂 It’s easy to find us…. we always have the Union Jack flags on the table. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: None required – just turn up