This family-run restaurant offers an old-world Swiss ambience, in a casual and relaxing way. Andreas Stricker will give us a short introduction to Arquebuse societies in Switzerland and also tell us about a special concert planned for autumn 2019, of particular interest to English-speaking people. Menu Potage « Spécial » fait Maison Emincé de Poulet au Champignons, Riz au Légumes Duo Tarte aux Pommes avec Mousse Cost: Excluding drinks CHF: 30 for BRA Members CHF: 35 for Non-Members Please pay at the door – No-show charges apply. Reservations to: Alan Baker, by email alanbaker@bluewin.ch Please confirm names attending by 17 February 2019 Transport: Bus #814 between Coppet Station and Divonne passes the door.
At the end of the 19th century Gustave Revillod, a collector, traveller, man of letters and philanthropist built the Musée Ariana in Geneva to house his vast collection of paintings, sculptures, clocks and watches, jewellery, weapons, medals, furniture, ceramics, glass, and stained glass. Named Ariana as a tribute to his beloved mother, Ariane, the museum today houses an impressive collection of over 30,000 items. It spans periods, continents and techniques. As the only institution of its kind in Switzerland, the BRA’s Romandie West Region invites members to take part in the visit on 26 March. Audio guides are available in English, French and German at a nominal charge of CHF 5. In addition to the main exhibition, which is free, there is a temporary exhibition, at a cost of CHF 8, dedicated to the life of Gustave Revillod. The Musée does not have a restaurant but there is a tea room serving small snacks. Transport: The Musée Ariana stands in its own grounds next to the United Nations Palais des Nations in Geneva and can by reached by public transport: Appia stop (8, 28, F, V, Z or Nations stop (5,11,13,15,22). If coming by car, use the Nations parking, next […]
The BRA Council looks forward to welcoming you on the 18 May and thanks you in advance for your continuing support. This year our AGM is to be held at the Schweizerhof Hotel in Berne. This well-known beautiful five-star hotel is situated next to the train station and is a stone’s throw away from the centre of Berne. Our after-lunch speaker will be the UK Ambassador to Switzerland, Jane Owen. The AGM, Apero and Meal will all take place in the prestigious Salon Trianon on the first floor of the hotel. Cost: CHF: 83.- for BRA Members CHF: 93.- for Non-Members Please endeavour to make your payment in advance to the BRA account 17-55708-4 IBAN: CH 38 0900 0000 1705 5708 4 indicating AGM No shows will be charged Reservations to: e-mail: secretary@britishresidents.ch, copy to angiemeier@gmx.ch Or click here to use the on-line event booking form Apero 12:00 The Apero has been generously offered by Schroder & Co Bank Zurich Luncheon 12:30 LUNCHEON MENU Three course meal, served with 1 dl. Swiss white wine, 1 dl. Swiss red wine, mineral water, coffee or tea. Green-leaf salad with watercress, egg, parmesan shavings and shoots Veal Saltimbocca with a Marsala jus, served with […]
